It was the beginning of a new season, leaves are gone and the ground has gotten colder yet warm. Chanyeol has gotten taller and Baekhyun hasn’t. The two of them have been the best of friends. Not only were they best friends, they were also neighbors. You can say that they can pass as being as close as brothers. Baekhyun is older than Chanyeol by a couple of months but Chanyeol acts as if he’s older. They went to school together and Baekhyun always thought that he would be the popular one but instead it was the tall giant who was popular.

Chanyeol turned out to be the captain of the school’s football team. What in the odds, Baekhyun always saw him as a lanky clumsy giant. Baekhyun was just the school’s head journalist, he spends his nights typing away in his laptop. The two of them were much different from each other, they were still close as usual...that was what Baekhyun thought.

“Hey Chanyeol! Wait!” Baekhyun stuffed his notebook inside his backpack running toward the gate of the school where Chanyeol stood.

“Tsk Tsk...if only your short legs grew.” Chanyeol laughed as he ruffled Baekhyun’s hair, “Let’s hurry, winter break is starting and our parents are probably waiting for us.” He looked down at Baekhyun and flashed the warmest smile Baekhyun saw.

Baekhyun would lie if he said he doesn’t have any feelings for his best friend. Deep down, he doesn’t want to be just friends, but due to their friendship he’s afraid that he might make a mistake. He started to develop unusual feelings for the giant from the start of 8th grade. The two of them were playing indoor dodgeball for P.E and it was the first time Baekhyun saw that charm of Chanyeol. The way sweat ran down Chanyeol’s soft cheeks, the way Chanyeol shook his sweaty bangs, flashing Baekhyun a bright smile sparked a fire in Baekhyun’s heart. From that day on, Baekhyun would always imagine himself as the person sitting next to Chanyeol in class. The person that gets to work with Chanyeol on projects, look at Chanyeol, and even sit next to him for hours. When they got into high school, Chanyeol was still as friendly and close to Baekhyun like the old times, but then Baekhyun just felt like they were growing apart slowly once Chanyeol made it into the football team. Chanyeol was the biggie in the school, everyone knew and cherished him. Baekhyun...was just a journalist who stay behind closed doors, typing up reports or newspapers. But, Baekhyun was grateful that the giant still treasured him as a close friend.

“How was your day today Yeol?” Baekhyun decided to ask as they crossed the streets.

“It was alright, practice was a bit tiring as usual.” Chanyeol looked down at Baekhyun, wrapping his arm around Baekhyun’s small shoulder, “How bout our Baekkie?”

Baekhyun couldn’t help but blossom a blush, “My day was okay, except the fact that I didn’t see you at lunch. Where were you?”

“Oh- I had a meeting to go to. Sorry, were you disappointed?” Chanyeol grinned as he bopped Baekhyun’s button nose.

“I-I-no I wasn’t. I was just wondering.” Baekhyun looked at the ground to possibly hide his red face.

“Okayy whatever you say.” Chanyeol chuckled before hauling up his duffle bag once they reached the front door of Chanyeol’s house.

“Ohh, they are home!” Baekhyun’s mom happily placed down the pot of hot stew, turning to them with a smile, “Come in before the soup gets warm.”

Baekhyun and Chanyeol walked their way in bowing to their parents, before sitting themselves down in front of each other, “Thanks for the food.” The two of them said in unison before everyone started digging in.

While eating, Chanyeol noticed the luggages by the door, with furrowed eyebrows he looked at his parents, “Are you guys going on a vacation?”

“Oh, yeah we are. We forgot to tell you. We’ll be going to the mountain side to visit our close friends.” Chanyeol’s mom nodded with a smile, “You’ll be home alone but I’m sure you/ll be fine right? You have Baekhyun next door.”

Baekhyun perked his head up as he glanced over at his parents, “You guys are going too?”

“Yes we are son.” Baekhyun’s dad laughed.

“Oh- okay. I hope you have fun then!” He smiled at them, constricting himself from jumping up in victory because that just means that he’ll be spending days with Chanyeol!

“We’re leaving after dinner.” Chanyeol’s father noted as he gulped down the glass of water.

Chanyeol nodded as he looked over at Baekhyun mouthing the words “games all night” earning a nod and smile from Baekhyun. The two boys found themselves washing dishes while their parents got dressed and ready. “Baek!! We can finally blast music as loud as we can and play games.” Chanyeol nudged Baekhyun’s arm slightly.

“I know right! Finally.” Baekhyun replied with a small laugh. Finally I get to spend time with you Yeol.

“Boys!! We are leaving now! Take care of yourself and don’t blast music!!” Chanyeol’s mom glared at them teasingly before exiting the door.

“Bye have a safe trip!” Chanyeol and Baekhyun waved at them happily. Once the door closed and clicked Chanyeol grabbed Baekhyun’s hand pulling him upstairs to his room.

Baekhyun felt his heart rush as he held onto Chanyeol’s big warm hands. Entering Chanyeol’s room only made Baekhyun breath harder. He could only smell Chanyeol and he loved it, it almost made him dizzy. It’s been awhile since Baekhyun’s been in his room only because Chanyeol would always come home late from his games.

“Baek?” Chanyeol chuckled as he leaned down poking Baekhyun’s cheek, “Did you hear what I said?”

“No..I’m sorry what did you say?” Baekhyun let out a small laugh rubbing his nape.

“I asked if you wanted to shower first so we could start playing games?” He repeated as he walked over to his closet pulling out a loose tee, a pair of boxers, and sweatpants.

“S-Sure.” Baekhyun nodded as he stood up walking over to Chanyeol.

“Alright, here are some of my clothes. They might be oversized but it’ll work right?” Chanyeol glanced down at Baekhyun, amused with the way the smaller’s cheek was as pink as cotton candy.

“Thanks.” Baekhyun received the clothes as he walked inside the bathroom.

“There should be an extra towel in there too!!” Chanyeol shouted as he looked at the bathroom door.

Baekhyun smiled to himself as he inhaled Chanyeol’s clothes, heart going crazy because of the scent. He the water as he quickly stripped himself.

-

Chanyeol hummed to himself as he cleaned out his duffle bag, throwing his sweat covered muscle tank and shorts into the laundry bin by his door. He pulled out his phone from his pocket as he quickly replied to messages from his buddies. During that time the bathroom creeped open, Baekhyun shook his bangs and looked at Chanyeol.

“Oh-  you’re done?” Chanyeol cleared his throat as he charged his phone by his bed smiling.

“Yeah you should go shower too giant.” Baekhyun chuckled as he got on his bed laying down.

“Okay little one.” Chanyeol stuck his tongue out strolling into the bathroom, stripping himself as he closed the door.

Baekhyun rolled around on Chanyeol’s bed happily before he spots a message on Chanyeol’s phone. He finds himself accidentally reading the message which brought a frown on his face.

Sora

Chanyeol~ You’re going to hang out with me tomorrow at the Cafe right? <3 I hope to see you there tomorrow morning.

Baekhyun sighed to himself as he felt a fuming rage inside his heart. Who is this Sora girl…? But anyways...I’m sure she fits Chanyeol. One of Baekhyun’s fears is telling his best friend his uality. Chanyeol was obviously straight.. Baekhyun had no chance. Just as he was about to read another message she sent Chanyeol came out of the bathroom without a shirt, having Baekhyun gasp unconsciously.

Chanyeol jumped on the bed with a bright smile, “GAME TIME.”

Baekhyun couldn’t help but smile back even though he felt his heart breaking slowly, “Yeah, let’s go. I’m sure I’ll beat you in a game of Mario!”

“yEAH? Let’s go Baek.” Chanyeol challenged looking at the brightening screen. The two spent hours shouting and playing games. They both were laying on their stomachs, clicking away the buttons.

“DAMNIT.” Baekhyun sighed as he placed the controller on the bed after he lost a game.

“Aww...look who lost?” Chanyeol turned his head only to see a puppy face making him hold in his laugh.

“You always...win.” Baekhyun pouts as he stretched his arm.

“Well, I can’t say I always lose.” Chanyeol chuckles as he ruffles Baekhyun’s soft locks hair.

Baekhyun broke into a small smile as he looked into Chanyeol’s eyes for brief second wishing time could stop at this moment. He was very much in love with his best friend. Chanyeol found himself staring into Baekhyun’s brown orbs for a couple seconds, only to break the contact. “What should we do now?” Chanyeol laid himself back down on his bed, rubbing his eyes.

“Hm..movie? I don’t know.” Baekhyun shrugged, taking a long breath in to calm his fuzzy chest.

Chanyeol watched his best friend before grinning, “Alright! Movie it is...how bout the old classic Star Wars?”

“You sure read my mind Yeol.” Baekhyun laughed as he laid back beside Chanyeol, leaving a small space between them.

Chanyeol tapped on controller, directing it to the movie. He glanced over at Baekhyun and chuckled wrapping his arm around Baekhyun’s petite form, chuckling softly.“You look cold.”

Baekhyun didn’t refuse the hug because they always hugged and cuddled together, it was normal. In fact it’s been quite a while since they hugged and cuddled. He hesitantly wrapped an arm around Chanyeol’s waist, instantly feeling warmth within his body. His chest felt fuzzed up, his heart was hammering against his chest. He really wished Chanyeol wouldn’t notice.

Chanyeol focused on the movie humming the intro song quietly as he held Baekhyun close. He always hugging the smaller, it felt nice to him. Sometimes he just wanted to protect Baekhyun with his all because his best friend seemed too precious.

During the movie Baekhyun found himself dozing off to the movie, his eyes always lingered over to the taller’s side profile. Everything is perfect about Chanyeol to him… “Hey it’s you.” Baekhyun joked as he pointed at the screen which showed Yoda.

“Hey-...it’s kinda true I guess.” Chanyeol bursted into a fit of laughter, holding Baekhyun closer to his body.

Baekhyun laughed softly as he pulled the blankets closer to his body as he felt cold. The coldness went away right away though when he was pulled against Chanyeol’s body. He felt such at peace, he could stay like this forever… He blinked slowly as he tried to focus on the movie, but his hooded eyelids were winning.

“Oh my gosh that scene is the be-” Chanyeol shut himself up as he found Baekhyun snoring away quietly, cheeks against his arm, “Pft...sleeping already?” He smiled a bit as he watched Baekhyun’s eyelashes, nose then lips. He still looked the same from when they were younger and Chanyeol was grateful. Sure the only thing that could’ve change was his height.

Chanyeol quietly laughed to himself before reaching over to check his phone, he cleared his throat as he read Sora’s message. He hummed as he typed her an answer.

To: Sora

Hey, sorry for the late reply...but sure i’ll go with you. See you tomorrow.

Sora was a pretty, tall, and smart girl in Chanyeol’s eyes. He had no problem hanging out with her. In fact he was a bit excited about tomorrow. Chanyeol reached over past Baekhyun’s body to set his phone done, smiling to himself. He hugged Baekhyun tighter as he adjusted his head on the pillow, drifting off to sleep not knowing that Baekhyun was blinking away the tears in his eyes.

-

It was early in the morning when Baekhyun felt Chanyeol remove his grip around his lithe body. Baekhyun couldn’t sleep at all last night because he was just really heart broken. He knew that Chanyeol went off to get ready for his lowkey date with the popular girl Sora. Baekhyun rolled over to face the bathroom, peeking his eyes open. He saw Chanyeol walk out of the bathroom hair swept up and clean, making Baekhyun’s poor heart skip a beat.

Chanyeol looked at himself in the mirror making sure his hair and face was presentable. He looked through his closet for something decent only to glance over at Baekhyun who watched. “Oh, Baek. Good morning, you should of slept more.”

Why should you care...why do you care. Baekhyun managed to break into a small smile, “Because someone was making a ruckus.”

“Oh ...really? I didn’t know I was that loud.” Chanyeol laughed, “I probably will leave you alone in the house later. Do you remember Sora? The girl in cheer and dance?”

Of course I know Yeol.. “Uh..yeah isn’t she really popular?” Baekhyun replied plainly.

“Mhm, I was really surprised that she wanted to hang out with me today.” Chanyeol smiled with a small laugh.

Why are you surprised? Anyone would kill for you to be their boyfriend. “Oh. I hope- you have fun.” Baekhyun nodded slowly as he sat up, playing with his fingers to distract himself from breaking down into tears again.

“Thanks Baek..I really don’t want to leave you but I mean it’ll be for a couple of hours.” Chanyeol gestured Baekhyun to come over, “Help me pick out an outfit.”

Baekhyun pulled himself out of the bed as he walked over to Chanyeol’s closet, “Yeol, you look great in anything. Just pick something out.”

“Not everything..hm Baek pretend you’re Sora. What would you like on me?” Chanyeol took a glance down at Baekhyun.

I wish I was her right now. Baekhyun hummed as he stared at Chanyeol head to toe then back to the closet pulling out a white button up and maroon sweater to pull over, “This would be good.” He murmured as he picked out a pair or black jeans, handing it to Chanyeol.

“Wow, see I knew that your advice would be useful.” Chanyeol tapped Baekhyun’s button nose.

“Mm..no problem Yeol.” Baekhyun managed to pull a smile from Chanyeol’s tap.

“Do you want to wait here for me? I’ll come back with food for us when I’m done.” He promised.

Baekhyun wasn’t sure if Chanyeol would come back early...but he believed into his giant, “Okay Yeol.”

“Great okay well I’m going to head downstairs now. I made you some pancakes” Chanyeol held Baekhyun’s hand leading him downstairs.

“Thanks Yoda. Have fun okay?” Baekhyun watched Chanyeol slip on his black sneakers. Boy Chanyeol looked so good with the outfit he picked. It sparked his heart, even though he was completely jealous, seeing his best friend happy was enough for him.

“Thanks Baekkie.” Chanyeol hugged his best friend, landing a quick kiss on Baekhyun’s hair.

Baekhyun stepped back from the shock and the heart skips he experienced in less than a second, “N-No...biggie.” His cheeks fumed up red as he watch Chanyeol wave before walking out of the door. This was the very first time Chanyeol kissed Baekhyun, it wasn’t even a forehead kiss but Baekhyun felt like he was the happiest person at the moment.

-

Chanyeol was a bit surprised by his actions before. He never kissed his best friend. It wasn’t even a kiss but Chanyeol felt a bit flustered by it. He pulled out his phone as a buzz came in reading the message.

Sora

I’m at the cafe right now, are you on the way? c:

He smiled a bit before replying back.

To Sora:

Yeah! I’m on my way. Sorry for having you wait!

He shoved his phone back into his pocket as he crossed the street, reaching the cafe. Chanyeol walked inside seeing Sora waving at him. She was wearing a red knitted dress and a nice tan coat. Sora fixed her wavy hair once more as she smiled at Chanyeol. He made his way over to the table sitting down, “Hey.”

“Hi Chanyeol. I’m glad you made it.” She happily grinned.

Chanyeol watched her tuck her hair behind her ear and laughed softly. It’s been quite awhile since he hanged out w