You couldn’t help but smile as you saw Chanyeol walk through the door – until you saw his wife trailing in behind him. Right, he’s married.

“Come join us.” Tao called them over. You glared at Tao. You felt uncomfortable sitting with someone pursuing you and the person you love there to see it all. Loved.

“Wifey here wanted to eat out.” Chanyeol smiled lovingly at his wife.

Wifey. You couldn’t help but grimace. You stayed relatively quiet throughout the rest of the dinner, glad that Tao and Chanyeol were catching up.

“So, ________, Chanyeol talks a lot about you.”

“Oh? Well, we were best friends.” You forced a smile at Chanyeol’s wife, noticing the cold look she gave you.

“Are best friends.” Chanyeol corrected as he took another bite of his dinner. You couldn’t help but feel the atmosphere was beginning to get heavy, the attention was on you and Chanyeol’s wife seemed to make you want to squirm in your chair.

“If I didn’t know any better I would have thought Chanyeol was in love with you and you two would be married by now instead of me.” She laughed dryly.

You were at a loss for words.

“So how’s work?“ Tao interrupted, sensing your discomfort.

“Shut up, Tao.” Chanyeol’s wife cut him off.

“I need to use the restroom.” You bolted up and walked away, not waiting for a reply.

You wanted to just leave but you were really having a nice time with Tao until they came in. Your thoughts were interrupted when the door opened once again to Chanyeol’s wife.

“I’m sorry, I was being rude.” She smiled at you.

Well, isn’t that a full 180. Bipolar. “It’s okay, Chanyeol and I go way back. I’m sorry if that makes you feel uncomfortable.” You answered honestly.

“I know. But, I’ll just tell you now. Stay away from my husband. I see the way you look at him. I know you love him.” She deadpanned as she walked closer to you, jabbing her finger on your chest.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“Don’t play dumb. You stay away from Chanyeol and nothing bad will happen to you or your little freelance photography.” She smiled wickedly at you before turning to leave.

You followed shortly after, agitated. “You okay?” Tao looked at you with concern. You gave him a slight nod before taking a sip of your water.

“Did you know wife here is going to take over the company that hired you for your photography?” Chanyeol looked at you oblivious to your obvious discomfort.

You nearly spit your water at his wife. “What?”

“I guess I never mentioned, wife’s dad owns a whole bunch of magazine companies.” Chanyeol smiled.

“Can you stop with the whole wife. It’s gross.” Tao interrupted.

You almost laughed if it weren’t for the fact that you were threatened just minutes ago. Before anything could escalate you cleared your throat, “I should get going. I have an early schedule tomorrow.

“But we barely even talked.” Tao held on to your wrist as he looked at you like a lost puppy.

“Yeah, well maybe next time there should be more date crashers.” You answered sarcastically before leaving a bill on the table and walking away. Ignoring the smirk on Chanyeol’s wife’s face.

Once you stepped outside you hailed a taxi, ignoring the call of your name followed by footsteps you heard behind you. You told the driver to bring you to the closest bar there was in the area.

Within 15 minutes you were sitting alone in some old bar with a second glass of scotch in your hand. You could hear your phone vibrating in your clutch but you didn’t care at this point.

“Another drink please.” You began to slur as the bartender poured you another glass. Another five minutes passed and you asked for another cup.

“I don’t think so.” A familiar voice said sitting next to you as he snatched the drink out of your hand and downed it in one go.

“Well, well, if it isn’t the great model TaoZi.” You giggled.

“You’re drunk.”

“You know, you looked really hot the last photo shoot. All the women were drooling around you.” You said matter of factly as you poked his side.

“Is there a reason you just left like that.” Tao ignored your statement despite his embarrassment.

“ I told you, I have a schedule tomorrow.” You wagged your finger in front of his face.

“Really? Then why are you in a bar drunk off your ?” Tao retorted sarcastically.

“Because I got threatened and I love him.” You don’t know what came over you but your tears started falling.

“. . Sorry. Okay, don’t cry.” Tao reached over and brought your face to the crook of his neck as he rubbed your back soothingly.

“You smell good. Why do I love him?” You murmured in-between hiccups.

“Why do you love him?” Tao chuckled, a pained expression etched onto his face.

“Did you fall asleep?” Tao gently shook you after a couple minutes of waiting for your answer. He peered down to see you knocked out on his shoulder.

“Is my shoulder that comfortable?” He scoffed as he carefully picked you up. He carried you took his car before carefully placing you in and buckling the seat belt.

“Why do I love you?” Tao whispered before he drove away.

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You woke up the next morning; heat radiating around your body, an arm around your waist, and a pounding headache. You opened your eyes groggily, realizing that it wasn’t your house.

“I see someone’s awake.” A voice said groggily next to you.

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To be continued.

Sorry I haven't updated in a while. It's been a mixture of a lot of college stuff and writers block. I'm sorry it's not that long or that good for that matter but I hope you guys enjoy it. ^-^