Mmm.. Something is.. Wet..?
When Kyungsoo woke up that morning he was slightly surprised to discover a black ball of fur in front of him. Not only that, but an enthusiasticly ball of fur. His whole face has been carefully taken care of by little Fluffy in front of him. For a few seconds Kyungsoo was still not himself, and forgot about the guest he had chosen to accept into his life yesterday. But quickly enough he came back to his senses and a wide happy smile spreaded across his lips.

"Good morning little Fluffy.. Yes, yes I'm awake..." Kyungsoo groaned out before stretching and sitting up, the little cluts climbed up on his lap and began wagging its tail with excitement. It's almost as if Fluffy knows that he will be going on an adventure to the university today. Kyungsoo laughed to himself before picking the pup up in his palms and nuzzling their noses together. 

"You are so unfairly cute, you know that? I can't believe any normal person would have left you in the park like that..." 
Really, who would do such a thing? Truthfully speaking, this dog is so small that it must be easy to lose it out of sight. Kyungsoo knew he needs to stop thinking about it and begin his day properly.

Just like yesterday's plan, first - call Kim Junmyeon to recieve premission to bring Fluffy to class, second - call the pet center and ask to bring him in to check for a chip, and last - stop to buy a leash before getting to university. Not too bad. 
Kyungsoo was never the type to get bored or depressed over repetetive daily routines, he was generally positive and hard working. But having a little change in his schedule was always exciting and refreshing. Even though Kyungsoo was the one who saved the curled pup's life, in some sense he himself felt thankful.
A little beeping sound echoed from near his mattress. Kyungsoo's arm naturally grabbed his phone up and after a quick check he saw a message has been recieved.

[ Prof. Junmyeon: Kyungsoo, are you free after today's class? I need some help making copies of some papers for the other class. It would take me half the time if you'd help. I'll treat you to a coffee in return - promise! ]

It isn't the first time he was asked by his professor to help with making copies. Either Junmyeon simply doesn't know how to do it, or he is just very lazy. Kyungsoo let out a little sigh and patted Fluffy's soft fur while contemplating his options. If he helps his teacher he will get coffee in return - but it means he will be getting home late again. If he doesn't help his teacher nothing bad will happen - but he wouldn't get coffee, and the guilt would probably haunt him for at least a week.
Kyungsoo got up from his mattress and folded it back to its spot at the corner of the small room before calling Kim Junmyeon.

"Hello? Kyungsoo?"
"Good morning Professor, I saw your message. I can help out, but I have a favor to ask of you.."

Kyungsoo yawned while listening to a weird rustling sound coming from the other's line. Stepping out of his room he felt something wet under his foot. Oh no.. He didn't need more than a glance to realize what he just stepped into. Oh my goddd..... He thought to himself with frustration, his shoulders falling loose by the sides of his body and his eyes raising up to the ceiling. He stood like this for a while, letting out a grunt of discomfort.

"...-soo? Kyungsoo? Are you there?"
"Ah... yes, Junmyeon."
"What happened? You sounded angry just now, is everything alright?"
"Yes, yes, it's just--.. Yesterday I found a little dog in the park, and even though I waited for hours the owners didn't come."
"Whoa, you took a puppy in? I didn't expect it of you! Haha."

Kyungsoo let out another sigh, while holding the phone as best as he could against his ear with his shoulder, he started cleaning up the little puddle that Fluffy has left in front of his room during the night. 

"I don't know how to take care of pets, and I can't leave him alone in my apartment.. If I buy a leash for it, is it alright to bring him to class? I'll keep him in my bag or something. He is really small and quiet."
It should be alright, Fluffy hasn't caused any troubles so far. He's just a puppy so it makes sense he wouldn't be able to control his bowels very well in a stranger's house. Kyungsoo warmed up the very last bit of chicken leftovers and cut them to tiny pieces for his guest.

"Hahaha, this really sounds unreal. Did you really take a puppy in?" his professor was laughing on the line. If he wants to laugh they can do it over a coffee after he helps him with the papers.
"Alright, bring him with you. I have a dog at home as well, I could give you some tips." Junmyeon's voice sounded very soft, as if he suddenly started thinking about his own dog at home. At home.. At home? Does it mean Junmyeon is not at his home right now? It's six and half in the morning.
Kyungsoo breathed out in relief to get the premission, if Junmyeon really has experience with dogs it could be helpful. Right before he was about to speak again Kyungsoo suddenly heard a deep voice coming from the background of Junmyeon's surroundings.

"Junmyeon? Anyway, I will help you with the copies as well."
"...Ah--, yes. I will see you at class then, Kyungsoo, thank you for agreeing to help."

The call ended, and Kyungsoo looked down at Fluffy with a little smile. So fluffy was allowed in class. That's very good for him, since it'll save up the energy he would have spent worrying about the clumsy black ball. While getting ready to go Kyungsoo made sure that Fluffy was warm and comfortable inside the bag he brought for him. It's a little carry-on bag with handles. He just filled it with the old sweater that was used for Fluffy's bed last night, and a little cushion to make sure it's soft enough inside and no harm will be done to the pup.

While on his way to university he stopped at the pet store on the main street two blocks away and bought the cheapest leash he found, along with a small pack of dog food and a little bag of dried jerky pieces as dog treats. He doesn't know how long Fluffy will be staying with him, so for the time being it's better to be prepared. In a situation where he finally finds the owner, he would just give them the rest of the dog-related items he bought since it would no longer be useful to him. Being resourceful is his speciality, so at the spare time he had on the way from the store to university he called the pet center and was delighted to know that he can bring Fluffy in for a check at any time of the day. That's great news! It means he wouldn't need to rush after helping Junmyeon with the copies.

Kyungsoo finally entered class, carrying his usual back-pack with study materials, a plastic bag with the pet foods he bought from the store, and another carry-on bag where Fluffy was napping with the leash already attached to his collar. The few students who were already in class turned their eyes to him. Kyungsoo usually really doesn't recieve a lot of attention, he is very quiet and nice, but noticeably shy around people he doesn't know well. But this time it's different, this time not only does he look like a black coated marshmellow, but he also carries two bags his classmates have never seen before.

It was surprisingly hot in the class, the others must have turned the heater on earlier to counter the cold weather outside. Kyungsoo sat down, putting the bags on the empty seat next to him and quickly pulling off his coat. Then just to make sure, he gently opened the Fluffy-containing bag and checked inside. Still sleeping.. Phew.
The only thing he didn't realize is that the two female students sitting right behind him could see the little cub in his bag, and couldn't help but squeal quietly from the cuteness of seeing someone as cute and handsome as Kyungsoo bringing a little curly puppy to class.
They commenced a short excited interrogation with Kyungsoo, who just calmly replied in the friendliest way he could manage. It kind of made him feel a little giddy himself. It is pretty odd to see someone bringing a pet to class. Let alone a ball of cuteness such as Fluffy.
Students proceeded entering the class, some of them gave Kyungsoo and his bag curious looks, and some just walked past without a second thought.

With 5 minutes left until the beginning of the lesson, the professor finally showed up. His hair looked a little frizzled and he had a new unique looking coat over his body. That coat is way too big to be owned by Junmyeon himself. It was too long and too colorful to fit with anything he was wearing. It must belong to whoever he was with this morning.
Luckily Fluffy was behaving during the lesson. He was sleeping deep through half of it, and the other half he was too busy nibbling on the cushion in the bag and rolling around. From time to time some tiny noises were heard but he didn't bark or whine. At the moment the class ended, Kyungsoo became the center of attention again. A bunch of classmates asked him about Fluffy who, of course, played very well with all the hands that came to pet his soft fur. Eventually the crowd cleared out and Kyungsoo was surprised to see Junmyeon standing by the door with a smile. 
"He really is adorable! You named him Fluffy? it's a suitable name. Let's go to the printer room and talk there."

Kyungsoo agreed, following after his professor through the already known offices of the administry and into the little side room that contained a single big printer and a few shelves with different types of papers. After the door was closed Kyungsoo gently placed the bag down and pulled fluffy out to the floor. Junmyeon's smile was even wider than before and his eyes were shining through the glasses. 

"It's only expected that such a cute dog would find it's way to such a good caretaker." he said with a warm sincere tone. 
"I guess.. I bought him a leash this morning and some food and treats. I couldn't just leave him out there in the freezing snow.. he would have died." Kyungsoo replied. Indeed this puppy was lucky. He doesn't know many people who'd agree to take care of a dog they just found if they weren't prepared for it or had any experience with dogs.

"Professor, you said you have a dog at home, right? Does it have a chip? I plan to take Fluffy to the center to check it later."
"You did the right thing, Kyungsoo. I'm sure he is thankful deep inside." Junmyeon answered while sliding papers into the big machine and staring at it with his finger ready to press at the buttons, but it was clear that he had no idea what he was supposed to press.
Kyungsoo sighed and clicked the correct number, and the printer was set to the task.

"I have a dog at home, her name is Byul. I got her when she was a puppy as well and we inserted the chip at the first time we took her to the vet, as part of the prosedure........."
Junmyeon kept talking and talking about his little dog Byul, and Kyungsoo was long gone in his own world of thoughts. Of course he nodded and hummed in agreement from time to time, acting as if he is actually following the conversation, but he really didn't. His eyes were following little Fluffy all over the place. The curled ball was running around the tiled floor and chewing some papers that were left under a shelf. This pup is so clumsy and silly. On one hand, Kyungsoo really hopes to find Fluffy's owners as soon as possible. They must miss him and his pet jacket and personalized collar. But on the other hand the idea of keeping Fluffy was really alluring to him. He never pictured himself living with a dog on his own, maybe only in the far future when he had already settled his life.
"...--Oh, it finished." Junmyeon called out, neither of them realized how quickly the time passed. 
"So if you take Fluffy to the center later, let me treat you to some coffee? To thank you for the help." He added with a bright smile, gathering the pile of papers together into an ordered group and holding it in his arms.
Kyungsoo meanwhile already placed the black little ball back in the bag and stood up. After a short moment of thought he nodded to his professor with a small smile.
"I didn't do anything other than pressing the button.. Next time I can just text you the instructions over the phone instead." He shook his head and went outside of the office, and out of the building itself. While standing near the gates Kyungsoo looked around. There was no fancy silver car parked outside today. He was still curious about the man in the car, but he can't just ask his professor such an intimate question. As close as they are, Junmyeon is still his professor, and a good friend, so he wouldn't want to intrude into a private subject.

Junmyeon finally got to the gate and they began walking towards the main street to the small coffee shop that is way too expensive for Kyungsoo to be able to afford on his own. Kyungsoo felt a little awkward to be in such a place, not because he was scared but because he thought its unfair that he would not be the one paying for his own consumption of highly priced menu items. The place was nice though, because they allowed Fluffy to roam around freely. There weren't many customers either. Most likely because the weather has gotten even colder than yesterday, and nobody enjoys being outside even if it's only to get to a coffee shop.
It was pleasant to sit like this and just chat. Junmyeon was doing most of the chatting, but there were no shaky moments between the two of them. Once Kyungsoo graduates he knows that he would stay in contact with Junmyeon for sure. The only thing that was different this time than the other times the two of them went out for a coffee together, other than the location itself, was the fact that Junmyeon actually paused talking from time to time to respond to his phone's beeps. He was texting someone. Not that is it bad or anything, Kyungsoo actually thought it was really nice that Junmyeon who was known to be a little bit of a tough nut to crack, finally began getting closer with someone. It must be the man from yesterday, the voice he heard on the phone earlier this morning. 

They spoke about movies, about dogs and about food, and after a long story about that one time Junmyeon ate at this huge restaurant where he got a huge meal and recieved a huge bill, the two decided its time to part ways. 

"Let me know if you need any more help with Fluffy, alright?" Junmyeon said calmly while recieving his card back after paying.
"I will. Thank you Junmyeon." Kyungsoo bowed his head down to his professor gratefully. He really was thankful. Having a person he can trust like this in case something happens really takes a stone of anxiety out of his heart. Kyungsoo kneeled down and attached Fluffy back on the leash, thinking he could walk him properly on the way to the bus station, but the snow was a little bit too thick and if the little curly pup would step outside he would be covered from head to paw. So the dog was picked up yet again into the bag. He will have to figure out a way to allow Fluffy to empty himself without freezing outside.

While thinking of ways to let the little one relieve himself, Kyungsoo's attention was directed towards a car. Not just a car, THE car. It's the same car from yesterday, the fancy grey one that sparkles from how clean it is. The engine wasn't on this time, it was parking there empty. Did Junmyeon tell that man to pick him up from the coffee shop?
Kyungsoo turned his head and looked back towards the place he just left, Junmyeon was..... kissing the man. He was standing up on the tip of his toes and kissing the tall car owner.

Kyungsoo quickly spun back to his path and started walking faster than he ever did before. His heart was thumping, and it seems Fluffy noticed the urgency and barked a few times in the shaky bag. W-Whoa.... Kyungsoo really didn't expect to see this. He felt like he just saw something he definitely wasn't supposed to see. It was weird for him that his professor was kissing another man, but at the same time he couldn't help but get a little thrilled.

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Four days passed by and Kyungsoo was back at the park again. It has been untouched since the moment the weather had gotten colder. The snow was so clear and comforting to look at. So Fluffy doesn't have a chip. The vet at the pet center said that since the puppy is so young the owner probably didn't even have time to get him through it yet. It was both good and bad news for Kyungsoo. Guilt was growing inside him when he thought of the owners who must miss their young puppy. But is this guilt greater than the happiness of being able to keep him? His feelings were conflicted. During these days he had grown attached to the little dog, and if it would take any longer for the owner to show up it really would cause an emotional damage to Kyungsoo. He already got used to having this tiny friend at his place. He learned so much and his life was brightened by this unplanned fall of events. It would be extremely difficult to let Fluffy go now.

It was getting dark as he crossed through the park and walked near the kids' playground. Just like any other day Kyungsoo was sure he wouldn't see a single living soul in the area, but today he noticed an unfamiliar car parking right at the front of the park. Hey, it isn't legal to park in this spot.. Whoever parked here must not be from the area. But the car didn't have any snow on it like the rest of the parking cars, the engine was still warm. 
Kyungsoo began looking around. There weren't any shops nearby that could be the reason someone would park here.. So why..?

"...--EN!! TOBEN!! Where are you?!" A deep voice suddenly echoed around the park. Kyungsoo tightened the grip on the bag and walked back into the park, noticing a tall lean man, with a coat almost as long as his own height, running around from side to side and calling out the name 'Toben' over and over again. What kind of name is this anyway?

All Kyungsoo intended was just to tell the man that he cannot park at the spot he did, since it blocks the pedestrian crosswalk. But the closer he got to the man the more restless Fluffy became in his bag. He started wiggling and barking, and by the time he was around 10 meters away from the tall man, Fluffy squeezed his way out of the bag, dropped to the soft snow and began clumsily clearing his way through the cold snow to him.
"Hey-- Fluffy--!"

"TOBEN!! It's you!!" The man now turned towards Kyungsoo and Fluffy, falling down to his knees and spreading his arms for the tiny dog to jump into. 
"Ohhh I'm so sorry--!! I'm so glad you're alright!!" He continued speaking loudly, his voice sounding a little hoarse from the possibly long period of time shouting. He picked up the curly pup and squeezed it so tightly Kyungsoo was sure it'll burst, but Fluffy's tail was wagging with excitement and he continously the incredibly happy face of the man who held him.

Kyungsoo felt foreign all of a sudden. A heavy cold rock just fell down on his heart from seeing this happen in front of him, because he realized that this person was the real owner of his beloved new friend. It didn't take long before the man was up on his feet again, his knees covered in white, and his facial expression was radiating with bliss. Surprisingly, it actually made Kyungsoo feel a lot better, to see how ecstatic and satisfied this person was. It must have been a nerve wrecking experience to lose such a young puppy when the weather was so dangerous for it. Kyungsoo decided that instead of sadness, he would switch his own feelings into positive ones. He did something amazing, he saved the pet of this man, which from first glance, was very good looking.

The lengthy merry dude stepped closer to Kyungsoo, and without a second of hesitation wrapped his one free arm around Kyungsoo's shoulder, pulling him into an unexpected hug. Kyungsoo's body froze on spot as his cheeks and possibly even ears quickly changed their color into a bright shade of pink.
"A-Ah.. uhm--..." Kyungsoo tried to begin a sentence, he wanted to congratulate this guy for being able to find his lost pet again, but the other's arm was holding around him so strongly that he couldn't form a single word.

"Thank you. Trully, thank you." He heard how honest his tone was, and any worries about having to deal with negative feelings from giving away his five days guest - vanished. The long arm finally released him from the tight hold and he could feel his lungs filling with cold air again.
"I will pay you back, anything you want. I will take you out for a meal-- I will reserve you a ticket to my future concert-- I will pay with cash if you want!!" The guy's face was way too close to Kyungsoo's as he began chanting these statements out loud. Kyungsoo winced a little and leaned his upper body backwards, this invasion of personal space was something he wasn't familiar with. The man finally understood he was being a little too pushy, and took a small step back, reaching his hand out towards Kyungsoo with a content smile.
 

"Nice to meet you. My name is Park Chanyeol."