Life has been a little tough over the months for Chanyeol; first for losing his sight right after his parents signed divorce papers in court- having no time for him what so ever and second, being hated by his newly step brother he loves.

“Okay.” Baekhyun simply said with a huff, he stood up and held Chanyeol by the wrist and lead the way to the giant’s room.

Baekhyun was tired of walking Chanyeol to his room, he was actually tired of having to walk his step brother practically everywhere; the bus stop, to class, he even have to keep watch when Chanyeol needs the bathroom.

He would debate to himself that it wasn’t his fault Chanyeol has lost his sight, so why does he have to be responsible for the guy. It’s not that he hates Chanyeol, he just thinks Chanyeol should put a little effort of helping himself than having Baekhyun drag him everywhere.

“Thanks Baek,” Chanyeol said with a smile, revealing his pearly, rich teeth.

The smile dropped slightly when he heard the other male huff in annoyance. Chanyeol wanting to be a co-operative brother he added, “I wish the house wasn’t so big. Then you wouldn’t have to carry me around.” He said hoping to get any sort of response- anything but a huff or sigh from Baekhyun.

“I wish you weren’t so blind.”

Quick footsteps and a bang from the shut door, Baekhyun left the room.

Chanyeol did not expect such a despicable reply. They haven’t talked much since their first meeting; some small talks now and then and mostly Baekhyun and his disputes. Chanyeol was just shocked, he should be use to Baekhyun being so careless, but out of all the things he did or said over these past few months, this was the most unpleasant.

Chanyeol, with his heart so heavy- cried himself in bed. With so many thoughts and insecurities, he prays hoping the next day God would magically give his sight back.

After a few minutes, his tears wore off. He continued staring blankly into nowhere since he couldn’t put himself to sleep. He pressed the button that was placed on the side of the bed, usually where his arm would lie next to.  A few minutes later his mom entered the room.

“What’s wrong honey?” She said a bit worried.

Still facing upwards at the ceiling he quietly asked, “is Baekhyun asleep yet..”

“Yes he is, do you need something?”

Chanyeol slowly sat himself up, “Can you take me to his room?”

His mom helped him up and held him a securely by the arms. They both walked through the wide hall, Chanyeol walking in an unsteady pace. He held his mom tightly for better control of his balance; Chanyeol was one who had a fear of falling.

As they walked towards Baekhyuns room, Chanyeol has memorized the turns and corners.

“Okay, here we are. Do you need anything else?” he heard his mom say once they reached the front of Baekhyuns room.

“No I’m okay now, thank you mom.” He said with a loving smile.

He stood and waited till he no longer heard the footsteps of his mom- and took a step forward as he reached his arms out to feel for the wall.

One step, two step and felt the smooth surface of the wall against his middle finger tips. He slowly continued to walk with the guide of the walls. After a few more steps, he could feel the door frame of Baekhyun’s room, the door was slightly opened; he slowly pushes the door away and entered.

He let go of the wall and started take little steps towards Baekhyuns bed; he remembered it was 5 steps from the door to the wardrobe, and then 6 steps to the right for Baekhyun’s bed.

A bit shivery he counted his steps. ‘one.. two.. three.. -‘ Baekhyun must have left his book on the ground, Chanyeol shrugged it off and continued. ‘four.. five.. there you go.” He rested his shoulders against the wardrobe and took a deep breath.

Just six more steps, he continued. ‘one.. two.. three.. four.. five.. six.’ He used his toes and felt the bottom edge of the bed.

Kneeling down, Chanyeol sensed Baekhyuns body, he first Baekhyun’s soft hair, later he places his head lightly against the chest.

‘wait.. wait.. ‘ Chanyeol waits and listens carefully. Until he hears the beating of his brothers heart.

Smiling, Chanyeol listens a few more beats and sat back up. Using his thumb, he caresses Baekhyuns forehead and planted a gentle kiss.

Even though it’s only been six months, Chanyeol has already grown to love Baekhyun. With that, he walks back to his room and headed to sleep.

Weekend was here, Baekhyun woke up to five miscalls from Jongin, and a message saying his friend wanted to hangout today. He quickly replied informing the other that he was free today and has nothing else to do- afterwards he lifted himself from bed and took a quick shower.

After he was done getting dressed, Baekhyun headed downstairs to the dining room, where he viewed his mother and a smiling Chanyeol- both eating their breakfast.

Their mom would always try her best to make Chanyeol smile whenever they are together, she wants to see Chanyeols pearl white teeth, it makes her happy for Chanyeol to at least live life full of smiles and laughter. She knows the giant is having a hard time losing his sight; so she loves it whenever he laughs.

Chanyeol listens to his moms daily morning jokes, he ate as he laughed along.

“Mom, I’m going out with Jongin today,” Baekhyun interrupted.

“But aren’t you going to help your brother with his poster for school? You promised.”

“I could do that after.”

“And weren’t we supposed to go to the park together for family bonding time, Chanyeol wanted to listen to the birds.”

The whole time Chanyeol had his face down, still eating his breakfast. He knew this conversation would become an argument soon.

“Mom!” Baekhyun exclaimed. “I don’t care! Okay? I don’t care! It’s not my fault he’s blind, get him a maid or a butler or something, and maybe they can walk around together!”

Baekhyun breathed, “ I just- I just want to be free, okay!”

“Byun Baekhyun!” his mom gasped in shocked.

“No, mom.. It’s okay, we can just go together.” Chanyeol said. “Baek, you could go with Jongin, and you don’t need to help with the project, I can ask Sehun.”

Angry, Baekhyun huffed and stomped out. Even though Baekhyun was permitted to go, he was still a bit annoyed.

His mom shook her head and looked at Chanyeol who still had his head down- except now she could see tears rolling down his cheeks and soaking the scrambeled eggs.

“He didn’t mean it Yeol..”

Chanyeol loves his mother, he would always try to prevent her from stress- complain less and ask for less. He doesn’t want her to be stuck assisting him and not being able to live freely, he knew how busy she was with work, ruling the house and taking care of her children.

“Mom..” Chanyeol said- his voice weak and cracked. “Sorry that I make life so hard.”

He suddenly felt his moms warm arms wrapped around him, his head caressed. “No, no, please don’t say that.” She whispered tenderly, “I’m very grateful to have a wonderful son like you, it doesn’t matter if you’re blind, I’m very happy to have you.”

After a few seconds of hugging, she pecked his forehead and they both continued their breakfast.

When they were done with breakfast, Chanyeol went up to Baekhyuns room with the help of his mom.

Again he waited till she left until he knocked onto Baekhyuns door. It took a few seconds before Baekhyun had opened the door; Chanyeol couldn’t see it, but Baekhyun had a displeased look on his face.

“What do you want?” Chanyeol heard him say.

He took a light breath, “Baekhyun, whenever you’re free, let’s go eat, my treat. Just a little sorry treat for ruining your morning.”

He hoped for a good response from Baekhyun. He doubts it.

“Okay.” Baekhyun said and shut the door leaving Chanyeol standing alone, not knowing what to do.

After an hour, Chanyeol and his mom went to the park, where they were supposed to be enjoying with Baekhyun.