Title: a special chapter taken from my story "Finding You"

 

Description: a fluffy short story about 6-year old chanyeol and baekhyun 

 

Pairing: BaekYeol / ChanBaek

 

Content: lots of fluff...

 

Rating: Rated PG-13

 

Status: part 1 of 3

 

Link to Original Story: http://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/1062857/finding-you-comedy-romance-exo-baekhyun-chanyeol-baekyeol-chanbaek

 

word count: 4.2 K

👑Chapter Twelve: The Past [Part 1]👑

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was 6-year old, Byun Baekhyun's, first day at a new school. Again.

 

     His family has always been moving around from place to place because of his father's job and because of this, the little Byun never had time to make any friends. After all, before he could, his father would've gotten another promotion and his company would have to transfer him to another district or city. Again.

 

     It's pretty much Byun Baekhyun's whole life and even though it shouldn't be the life of a little kid like him, that's the life he was born with and eventually got used to.

 

     Byun Baekhyun is an only child. To be honest, he would've been the third son of the Byun family if his two older brothers hadn't died because of miscarriage. His successful delivery to the world has always been viewed as a miracle by his parents who vowed to give him the best life there is to offer. Thus, he is always spoiled and protected. Maybe a little over-protected.

 

     Because of this kind of upbringing, Baekhyun grew up different from the other kids. Since he has no siblings or friends of his age, his social skills to befriend others don't exist. Since he's always babied by his parents, his knowledge of the world is limited along with the kind of games he is allowed to play.

 

     Another thing different about him is his physical appearance and preferences. There are little boys who love to quarrel a lot and play lots of physical games, earning them the look of a child who has always been outside. Baekhyun on the other hand was as timid as can be. Just a little bit exposure to physical activities could leave him panting and within 10 seconds of running, his feet would've already tripped to the ground.

 

     The little boys view Byun Baekhyun as a weirdo saying he is a boy that should've been a girl all along while others see him as a porcelain doll that with the slightest of touches could break into a thousand pieces. Thus, he is avoided by many.

 

     Baekhyun never told his parents about the kind of treatment he receives at school. He had learned from his mistake.

 

     There was one time he came home crying for some boys in his class kept calling him a girl for weeks and even forced him to look like one. The boys had taken away his shorts and replaced it with a skirt. They forced some girls to put make-up on Baekhyun's face and to top it all off no one was allowed to call Baekhyun by his name. Everybody was calling him girly nicknames and laughing behind his back. The little Baekhyun finally had enough and finally came home crying his poor heart out.

 

     To say that his parents were angry was an understatement, they were furious.

 

     The next day, they marched in to the public school Baekhyun was studying at and demanded to have a word with the kids bullying their child. The kids must have never received the kind of harsh lecture Baekhyun's parents had given them for in the end they all went home crying as hard as Baekhyun did the day before. The teachers had no power to stop the Byuns for it was their own fault at the first place for not noticing that Baekhyun was being bullied and the parents could not complain after hearing the whole situation. They understood that Baekhyun's parents acted just like how any parents would in the kind of situation their child was put in.

 

     The unexpected result though is that the kids had stopped bullying him publicly but had resorted to dirty means as a revenge to his parents.

 

     They would purposely trip Baekhyun whenever he was walking around the playground and apologize, saying that they didn't mean it. They would 'accidentally' hit Baekhyun's lunch causing it to fall down the floor. There were lots of days when Baekhyun doesn't even eat at school because of this. There were times whenever they are all forced to play with each other for "P.E" that they would push Baekhyun's fragile body too hard and the little boy will come home with bruises that he will try his hardest to hide from his over-protective parents.

 

     Baekhyun was smart for his age and he knew that if he went home crying to his parents that there's a possibility something worse would happen to him. So, he just zipped his mouth shut and braved the bullying all by his little self.

 

     Now, that he is moving to a different school once more, Baekhyun knew that it would just be like all his previous schools. He will have a bullied, friendless life because of how he looks and how he grew up. The best solution for him is to remain as invisible as possible, to just study hard and hope for the best.

 

     Little did he know, is that this new school is different and that the place they are moving to will hold lots of surprises. For it is a private school and a neighborhood ruled by a certain handsome boy with big ears and the weirdest of personalities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sevit School is a private school ruled by none other than Park Chanyeol.

 

     Park Chanyeol is a boy who's handsome and manly even for his age. The other kids looked up to him because of his physical attributes and the fact he is the smartest kid they know. Park Chanyeol is also blessed with many riches and because of this everyone wants to be friends with him and everyone follows anything he does.

 

     Park Chanyeol is not stupid though. He knew the kids are only being friends with him because of his looks and money. He has never felt how it was like to have a true friend all for himself. The kind of friend he could laugh with because of his lame jokes and not just laugh because they are trying to impress him, who will and not be intimidated by his presence, who will show that he loves him not only for his good parts but also for his bad ones, who will be mad at him if he does something crazy not simply go along with all his wishes like a mindless robot. Basically, he wanted someone who would not up to him but someone who will be... well a true friend.

 

     So, when his parents told him that there will be a family moving in to the house beside theirs and that the couple has an only son about Chanyeol's age, Chanyeol was beyond excited. His parents also advised him that he should befriend the boy for he is the son of Chanyeol's mother's best friend back in high school. Chanyeol was grinning so widely and he vowed that the kid who will be moving there will be his first true and bestest friend!

 

     He woke up early that weekend and demanded his mother's maid to make cookies for him that he will give to the kid next door. He bathed extra hard and long and even put on the cologne his father uses. He picked his best clothes, after all, first impression is everything.

 

     Chanyeol barged in to his parents bedroom and jumped up and down on his sleeping parents, whining for them to wake up because his new friend (yes, he is already calling the unknown boy that will move in next door as his friend) will be coming soon.

 

     When his parents opened their eyes and had a look at the well-groomed 6-year old, they both bursted out laughing and sat up, patting their handsome son's head saying that they would start getting ready and that Chanyeol could wait outside the house for the Byun's car to arrive next door.

 

     Chanyeol nodded eagerly and stumble his way out of his parents' room. He run at full speed towards the kitchen and quickly grabbed the pack of cookies the maid baked because of his demand. He put on his shoes and in his hurry, forgot to put on his jacket as he dashed outside, sitting at their front porch, waiting enthusiastically for the Byuns' car with the pack of cookies in his hands.

 

     After about 15 minutes, he sees a white SUV approaching and he immediately stood up, bouncing on his feet, eager to see the family, especially their son that will be his new neighbor and best friend.

 

     Lots of moving vans followed the car and the couple stepped out. They were a well-dressed couple, just like Chanyeol's own parents. The mother opened the house while the father proceeded to open the back door of the car, he reached inside and carried his son out placing him down on the ground. The father whispered some instructions to his son's ear, which the boy smiled softly at and nodded. The man followed his wife inside the house along with some of the movers, while the little boy proceeded to sit down at the bench between the two houses.

 

     Chanyeol was awe-struck. He has never seen a boy as fair as the little Byun, whose skin could put a girl's to shame and is a perfect complement to his fluffy black as a raven's hair. The boy had the most heart-melting droopy eyes and Chanyeol thought that anyone who would look at it would instantly be mesmerized, just like him. The smaller boy also has squishy-looking cheeks with a small, adorable, button-like nose in the middle. And his pretty thin lips formed the cutest of smiles Chanyeol has ever seen.

 

     Chanyeol's little heart started beating fast in his chest and he gulped hard before slowly walking towards the pretty boy.

 

     Chanyeol cleared his throat and gently tapped the small boy's shoulder who quickly looked back at him, alarm and nervousness present in his droopy brown orbs.

 

     "W-what do you want with me?" the small boy asked with a whimper.

 

     Chanyeol noticed two things. One, the boy has a musical voice, a soothing melody to one's ears and two, the boy's afraid of him, or nervouse as if he'll do something.

 

     Chanyeol looked down at his small tuxedo, accompanied with a bow tie and black slacks. He is asking himself what could possibly be wrong with his clothes. Chanyeol's father once told him that formal clothes are the best clothes to wear on any special occasion and since meeting his new friend is considered as a special event, Chanyeol thought it would be best to wear formal clothes.

 

     When he couldn't figure out the reason to the boy's nervousness, Chanyeol smiled. It was the first time a thought was handed out to him that he couldn't answer and it was the first time he met a kid his age who didn't act so phony but felt so real just like the small nervous boy in front of him.

 

     "I just wanted to talk to you!" Chanyeol happily announced. When the pretty boy made no sound, Chanyeol continued. "My name's Park Chanyeol. What's yours?"

 

     Baekhyun didn't answer. He was horrified that a kid who is dressed so formally for no reason is actually talking to him with that creepy huge smile. His child's brain began to wonder if this was some new form of bullying in this neighborhood.

 

     Baekhyun avoided Chanyeol's earnest eyes and decided to remain silent.

 

     But Chanyeol doesn't give up so easily, he took a seat beside Baekhyun who quickly scooted away as far as possible. Chanyeol didn't mind it though and held out his hand, offering the chocolate chip cookies to the prettiest boy he has ever seen.

 

     "Do you like cookies? I hope you do! I asked our maid to bake some for you as a welcome present!" Chanyeol excitedly announced as the grin on his face never fade, despite the lack of movement and response from the person he was talking to.

 

     Baekhyun became even more nervous. An incident wherein one of his classmates offered him ice cream flashed through his mind. He felt so happy that finally someone was being nice to him, his heart actually broke for when the kid was about to hand him the ice cream, he actually pushed it all over Baekhyun's face. Ever since then, Baekhyun stopped accepting things from others and eventually hated too sweet foods.

 

     Baekhyun decided to shake his head.

 

     Chanyeol was feeling bummed that what he thought was a great present wasn't actually appreciated by the receiver. He put the bag of cookies down and forced himself to put the smile back on his face.

 

     "Well, what kind of foods do you like?" Chanyeol asked once more, tilting his head.

 

     Baekhyun's eyes widen as his heart shrunk. He saw how Chanyeol's smile fell for a moment and he began to feel bad for the boy. Baekhyun decided that Chanyeol was genuinely trying to be nice so with blushing cheeks he looked down and whispered an apology.

 

     Chanyeol can feel his mood rising back sky high once more now that the kid was finally speaking to him. He scooted closer, pushing the bag of cookies aside as he asked the boy, his happy smile back on his face. "Can you repeat what you said? I didn't hear it."

 

     Baekhyun started to panic again. The weird boy was getting closer to him and there's no more space in the bench for Baekhyun to move further away. He gulped as he stared into Chanyeol's eyes, becoming silent once more.

 

     Chanyeol chuckled at the little boy's reaction and smiled softly this time. "Relax, I won't bite you."

 

     Baekhyun gasped. "You bite people? Are you a dog?"

 

     Chanyeol bursted out laughing. It was the first time someone in his life has compared him to a dog. "I don't! It was just an expression saying I won't hurt you. You really look like you're afraid of me and I don't want that."

 

     Baekhyun blinked in confusion. The weird boy is now laughing at him! He must probably think Baekhyun is pathetic! But his words are kind...

 

     "Are you gonna bully me too?" Baekhyun whispered softly, eyes tearing up.

 

     "What?" Chanyeol asked in alarm. "Bully you? No, no! Why would I do that? You're so nice! Who would want to bully you?"

 

     Baekhyun frowned to himself. Is he actually hearing this stranger being concerned for him?

 

     "Everyone wants to bully me." Baekhyun muttered, observing the weird boy's action closely.

 

     Chanyeol became outraged. He grabbed Baekhyun's shoulders who squeaked in surprise at the contact and announced confidently. "No one's going to bully you from now on. I am going to be your friend!"

 

     "W-what?" Baekhyun gasped as he stared in wonder at the determined face of the boy holding him.

 

     "I am going to be your friend!" Chanyeol repeated, nodding to himself.

 

     Baekhyun tried to squirm away. "But no one wants to be my friend!"

 

     Chanyeol gently shook the boy, smiling brightly down at him. "But I do! And I'm going to be the greatest friend to you!"

 

     Baekhyun was blinded by that smile and the sincerity of Chanyeol's statement was flooding him. As if, forcing him to believe that for once in his life, someone actually is being nice to him instead of laughing at him for being different. Baekhyun starts to feel a flutter of hope that maybe, after all this time, he could finally feel how it's like to have a friend who will stand by his side and enjoy many fun memories with. He was willing to risk the possibility of Chanyeol's statement being a trick and is willing to put down his walls for the weird but refreshing boy with big ears in front of him.

 

     Baekhyun said softly. "That's nice... But I don't know how to be a friend."

 

     Chanyeol beamed and clasped Baekhyun's delicated fingers into his. "It's all right! We can learn together! We'll be the greatest best friends this world has ever known!"

 

     Baekhyun slowly started to smile. That sounds nice.

 

     He showed Chanyeol his smile and big-eared boy froze into place, completely dazzled by Baekhyun's beauty. "My name's Byun Baekhyun and I'm going to be the greatest friend to you too!"

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The rest of the day was spent with Baekhyun and Chanyeol hanging out at the Park's residence.

 

     Chanyeol's parents gushed at how adorable and well-mannered Baekhyun is and immediately fell in love with his eyes and melodic voice. They're also very happy to see that their only son Chanyeol seems so excited for the first time in his life.

 

     They allowed the two to play around in the mansion while Chanyeol's parents went next door to help Baekhyun's parents settle in their new house.

 

     Chanyeol gave Baekhyun a tour around the house. They first visited the enormous living room that gave Baekhyun's face the most awestruck of expression which Chanyeol can't help himself but squeal at.

 

     They proceeded to the entertainment room with the big flat screen TV, fluffy, bouncy, enormous cushions and beanbags. The whole room was carpetted and the two rolled around laughing loudly as they tickled each other.

 

     Baekhyun practically squealed as he ran to the floor to ceiling shelves full of DVDs of every movie and TV series possible. He begged Chanyeol to let him watch his favorite kid show "Sofia the First" and Chanyeol hugged Baekhyun tightly before reaching up to grab the CD and playing it on the television.

 

     Chanyeol doesn't like the girly show Baekhyun seems to really love but he doesn't want Baekhyun to know that. Luckily for him, he didn't get too bored for he spent his time watching Baekhyun's facial expression change.

 

     The smaller boy will squeal in delight whenever the animals come out. He will also drop comments about the characters actions with the most adorable of expressions on his face. Chanyeol simply cupped his cheeks, gushing over at the cuteness of his new friend who is too oblivious to notice that Chanyeol was just watching him instead of being focused on the show just like he is.

 

     Chanyeol's favorite part though is when the characters will burst out into songs. Baekhyun will stand up and eagerly follow each of Sofia's actions as if he was the princess himself. He sings the words in the same perfect melody he has memorized his whole life because watching kid shows is the only source of entertainment for Baekhyun since he used to be friendless.

 

      Chanyeol will stare at his friend totally enchanted, his mouth hanging open. Whenever a song ends, Baekhyun will blush, embarrassed at what he just did and will quickly sit down. Chanyeol chuckled to himself for no matter how embarrassed Baekhyun might seem to act, whenever a new song plays, the pretty boy will still sit up and sing his heart out.

 

     "You have a beautiful voice, Hyunnie." Chanyeol grinned as Baekhyun finished his 6th performance with another blush.

 

     At Chanyeol's statement, the boy's cheek seem to grew hotter and he covered his face. "I don't. Princess Sofia's voice is more beautiful. She's also very pretty..."

 

     "Hyunnie, you're prettier than her!" Chanyeol insisted.

 

     Baekhyun gasped and removed his hands from his face, looking at Chanyeol with teary eyes. Chanyeol started to panic at the thought of seeing Baekhyun crying.

 

     "B-but I don't want to be pretty! P-people bully me because I'm d-different!" Baekhyun sniffed and Chanyeol quickly reached over to give his friend a hug. His mother told him that whenever he sees someone crying, he should always offer them a hug to make them feel better.

 

     Baekhyun seemed to calm down as he slowly wrapped his arms around Chanyeol as well. "Hyunnie, my mommy told me that other people bully other people because they are jealous. They are jealous because you are pretty and loveable not like them. So don't ever change for anyone, okay?"

 

     "Is it really all right if someone like me became your friend, Yeollie?" Baekhyun asked after he calmed down as he look up at Chanyeol with a pout.

 

     Chanyeol gave his friend a squeeze and nodded eagerly. "Of course! From now on, no one will harm you as long as I'm here!"

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The next day, Baekhyun woke up extra early to meet Chanyeol. He begged his parents to take him next door as soon as breakfast was over.

 

     His parents were very happy to see so much life finally dancing around Baekhyun's eyes but they told their son that he needs to get groomed first before seeing Chanyeol.

 

     So Baekhyun dashed towards the bathroom as fast as his small legs could carry him and started bathing. He got dressed in a pink sweater and applied his favorite strawberry scented cologne. Within a few minutes, Baekhyun was ready.

 

     His parents let him walk over the front yard and Baekhyun eagerly knocked at the Park's front door. He was greeted by Chanyeol who tackled him with a hug which Baekhyun smilingly returned.

 

     "Hyunnie, you're here! I missed you!" Chanyeol greeted with his signature wide smile that Baekhyun is slowly growing to love.

 

     Baekhyun greeted him back and the two run inside the house, deciding to finally finish the house tour they had started yesterday.

 

     It was already 3:30 pm when the two finished their tour and are resting inside Chanyeol's room which Baekhyun decided is his favorite room because he could see every trace of Chanyeol everywhere.

 

     Baekhyun let out his adorable squeal once more when he looked out the window and saw that his and Chanyeol's rooms are directly across from each other. He told Chanyeol this and the slightly taller boy smiled saying that they finally found a way of messaging each other even when they're not together.

 

     Baekhyun asked Chanyeol what he meant by that but the taller just shrugged and told him that Baekhyun will soon now. Chanyeol added that he was hungry and Baekhyun suggested that they went downstairs to make sandwhiches.

 

     "I'll make sandwhiches for you, Yeollie! Mommy says I make the best sandwhiches!"

 

     The two little kids run off to the kitchen and Chanyeol demanded their maid to get all the things Baekhyun needed in making the sandwhiches. He also told the maid to assist his little Baekhyun as best as possible which the old woman beamed at. Her little master Chanyeol was growing up to be a very fine and quite protective gentleman.

 

     The maid grabbed a stool and carried Baekhyun over to the top.

 

     "Mrs. Chi! Don't! What if, Hyunnie falls down? My friend will be badly hurt! Mrs. Chi, I don't want that!" Chanyeol started whining.

 

     Baekhyun blinked down at his friend and turned to Mrs. Chi with his adorable droopy eyes. Mrs. Chi then decided to put some blankets on the floor and placed the ingredients down. Baekhyun thanked the maid and sat down, starting to work on the sandwhich.

 

     Chanyeol sat down across from Baekhyun, watching the smaller concentrate on grabbing a loaf of bread. Chanyeol smiled.

 

     "Yeollie, what flavor do you want?" Baekhyun asked.

 

     Chanyeol pointed at the peanut butter, then the jelly. Baekhyun made a face. "But that's gross!"

 

     Chanyeol laughed, weirdly happy that Baekhyun disagrees with him. That Baekhyun is being true to himself. That Baekhyun is keeping his word of being the greatest friend there is.

 

     Chanyeol stuck his tongue out. "But it's yummy! Yeollie likes it!"

 

     Baekhyun huffed and muttered a 'fineeee' as he started to spread the peanut butter and jelly all over the sandwhich. When he was finished he covered it up with another loaf of bread. Baekhyun kissed the sandwhich much to Chanyeol's surprise and scooted over to Chanyeol to feed his friend.

 

     Chanyeol happily opened his mouth and Baekhyun placed some of the sandwhich inside with a giggle. After chewing and swallowing, Chanyeol grinned and pecked Baekhyun's cheek. Baekhyun blushed scarlet red.

 

     "That was the best sandwhich ever, Hyunnie! Mommy says food tastes best if made with love. And I felt the love. I love you, Hyunnie!"

 

 

 

 

 

 

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That night, before Baekhyun went to sleep, something by the window caught his eye.

 

     He leaned over and a smile formed on his face.

 

     There was a piece of paper taped on Chanyeol's window with these words written on it with a blue crayon:

 

     Goodnight, Hyunnie! Sweet dreams! Yeollie loves you 😘

 

     Baekhyun hurriedly grabbed a piece of paper and his red crayon. He scribbled on the paper as big as he can and headed to his own window to paste his own message.

 

     Sleep well, Yeollie! Hyunnie loves you too 💓