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Baekhyun's POV

I stared at the man in front of me. My eyes squinted as I closely and judgmentally considered him. He was a decent looking guy. He has smooth, clear and white skin, his face was chiselled and his features were strong yet his eyes looked gentle. He was good in the eyes, and fairly hot too. I noticed how wide his shoulders were and his chest seemed to be a good place to bury your face in. He was a complete hottie if I was truthfully honest with myself.

I then glanced at my best friend and quirked an eyebrow at him, a small smirk forming on my lips.

Not bad, Dae. I mentally told him. Not bad at all.

He simply rolled his eyes at my expression. He clearly understood what I meant.

Someone then awkwardly cleared their throat. It was the man in front of me. I flashed him a dazzling smile.

"So Baekhyun-ssi, this would be our first meeting right?" he inquired. I dutifully nodded. "Yes, it is Junmyeon-ssi. It's nice to finally meet you," I courteously answered him.

My eyes then wandered towards the person beside me. He seemed to be frowning about something on his phone. I'd better ask him about it later. I then glanced back to Junmyeon.

"Minseok has told me about you," I told him. He understandingly nodded his head and hummed in response. My eyes then met my best friend's. Mischief soon sparkled in my eyes and the corners of my lips evidently tugged upwards. "Jongdae too! He's been gushing about you ever since the charity event!" I mused.

I could feel Jongdae shooting lasers in my direction but I paid him no heed. I innocently smiled at Junmyeon. His face was flushed red, obviously flustered with my words. I couldn't help but silently coo at his embarrassment.

"You didn't tell me your cousin was so cute, Ming. You should have introduced us sooner," I jokingly whispered to the man beside me.

Minseok merely raised an eyebrow and pursed his lips. He didn't even bother to look at me, he was just typing away on his phone. I irritatingly clicked my tongue at him.

Isn't he the rude one?

I turned my attention back to Junmyeon. "So~ Junmyeon-ssi? Tell me about yourself," I smiled at the said man. He shyly scratched the back of his neck and smiled weakly. "I, uhm. I'm not interesting at all. And I think Minseok and uhm Jongdae has already told you everything about me," he timidly replied. "Nonesense! I think you're rather interesting Junmyeon-ssi!" I commented. His face brightly lightened up a bit.

"So Junmyeon-ssi..." I carefully drawled out. "It's alright if I called you Junmyeon, right? Since we're the same age and all," I asked as I cocked my head to the side. He furiously nodded his head. "Ah! Yes! Please do! Let's drop the formalities and talk as friends," he smiled warmly. I quickly smiled back at him.

He seems nice. But don't let your guard down, Baekhyun. I told myself.

Since the.opportunity has kindly presented itself, I think it's only right to selfishly grab onto it. This was a good chance for us to know more about Junmyeon and to get close to him.

"So..." I then started.

This was going to be one long dinner for the four of us. I could feel it!

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Minseok wad obviously paranoid and worried about eating with the likely mastermind behind all the attacks on him.

During the entire dinner, he was as rigid as a surf board. His answers were curt and brief and a deep frown has settled permanently on his lips. It also seemed like his mind was wandering off to God knows where.

I was getting seriously miffed to be honest. We're already nearing the dessert course too.

"Ming. I know you're worried about the new information Luhan has told us but remember your cousin's only a suspect. We're still not sure if it's actually him that's behind everything so can't you just act and be civil towards him?" I subtly whispered in his ear. Minseok turned to me, an annoyed scowl on his face. "That's not it," he curtly answered. "Then why are you frowning and always spacing