Chapter -III

My Only Hope

Baekhyun’s Pov

“Student"

“Yes Granny”

“Here distribute these Minho got them printed today only, make sure people don’t throw away immediately after they distribute, Ok?”

“Yes, I understood “I replied in a diligent manner

“I don’t understand why you are working part-time you’re just a middle schooler, also I’m not paying you so much ...so why”

“Ah, Granny I won’t work every day here it’s just for few hours, My mom works a bit late so I just feel a bit lonely… um, I’ll go back before dinner time” also to protect myself from the psycho uncle who can’t help himself from hitting me just cause I’m young and weak.

“Ok, don’t stay here for too long alright,” she said cautiously

I nod back with a small smile and start with distributing the flyers

“Anneoyanghaseyo, Please come to our restaurant! We have a discount”

“Please come to our restaurant! We have the best samgyeopsal!”

This is surely not the easy job I guessed it would be, everyone was receiving and throwing them either in front of me or in the dustbin close by...aigoo if Granny sees this she will surely discourage me to come from tomorrow …

“Hey Kid!” I turned at the voice it was Minho “Yeah Hyung”

“Only give these pamphlets to the target audience like high school students or college students or couples, they might turn up as they are always on a lookout for good places ... Alright “

“Yes, Fighting!!” I replied in an ambitious manner

“Fighting!” Minho Hyung chuckled

I went on distributing for a while when I saw a familiar face near the convenience store, I’ve seen him somewhere oh... its Sunbae

I guess I stared for a while that we locked eyes, I immediately look away I guess he will not recognize me like this.

“Oh Baekhyun-ah” he waved towards and came jogging to where I was standing

He is wearing gym shorts and a loose shirt with a cap; he looks nice like this maybe because he is not wearing our usual school uniform

“Hi! Sunbae” I smiled and bowed

“Hey, you don’t have to be so polite,” he said while patting me on my shoulder

“So... You’re working? “

I nodded in response.

“Aren’t you too young kiddo?”

“Ah sunbae I’m just passing time, cause no one is there at home ... so I thought I can help the old Granny here ..”

“Ohh I see, won’t you give me one” he teased while pointing at the pamphlets in my hands

“Oh I was going to give you here you go”

“Sunbae .. Do you live nearby ...?”

“I live in the other neighborhood I was just cycling and exercising at the playground nearby so I dropped in here to have something” he replied while looking at the flyer in hand.

“Would you like to have something? Here “I said while pointing at Granny’s small restaurant

“Sure why not but not too heavy “he replied waving his hands in the air

While I lead him inside the restaurant through the plastic curtains in the entrance

He asked if I lived close by too, which I felt too insecure to share but if I suddenly try to change the topic he will sense it, without overthinking much I simply nod.

“Sunbae what will you have ...ramyeon or something light?” I asked

“Ah... I’ll have Banana milk and rice cake” he answered quickly

‘Ok, I’ll get it for you!”

“Baekhyun ... what will you have”

I’m hungry too but I feel too embarrassed as I don’t have the money to buy... so I just reply “I’m not so hungry”

“No No, take something you must be tired ... Take something ... My treat!”

“No ... sunbae its ok...” I tried voicing out in a small voice but he gave me a persuasive look.

“Ok, I’ll get myself something”

I get him what he ordered and take the same for myself.

We settle down and eat quietly “Sunbae don’t you stay back for studies “

“I do sometimes, but I prefer self –study at home more “

Suddenly he glances at my worn-out digital wristwatch, his fingers brush my wrist to check the time.

I feel warm at the sudden touch at my skin

“Kiddo isn’t it quite while you‘re out “

Oh No... They’ll be so mad at me...or would they... they don’t care anyway

“Y-yes it’s been a while I’ll hurry Sunbae ... Thank you for the treat” I stammered weirdly and bowed.

He gets up along with me,

“Should I drop you, it’s quite dark “

“No its alright, Sunbae you’re getting late as well I’ll go on my own “I replied quickly and smiled at him.

He is so good-natured, we barely knew each other and he treated me. I stand there to wave at him while he leaves.

I check the time... my gosh it’s quite late

I quickly inform Granny and leave before that she gives me some food for my work.

“You’ve worked hard “

“Thank you So Much “I reply and give a 90-degree bow

“Aigoo go quickly your parents will be worried “she said while patting my back.

 

Park Chanyeol’s  Pov

After studying for while I went to cycle and work out for a while when I coincidently met the short kid I met recently, he seems to live quite differently than the kids around his age he never seems to joke, always he is one-two goody shoes.

I couldn’t get off the look he had when I checked the time on his wristwatch

He looked so unsettled, his expressions etched with worry which he immediately covered up with his usual polite façade.

When I offered to drop him he panicked... I guess he was quite sensitive with the matter related to his house, well some people are, and he is sure quite mature

But as it is said Curiosity kills the cat, I couldn’t resist following him because first, it was quite late and second I was curious to know.

I observed from far how quickly he ran after the restaurant owner handed him some food

I slowly cycled behind him; he was running like someone was chasing him despite of the darkness the streets were filled with.

Suddenly, Baekhyun fell and scraped his knee I had an urge to help him but then I didn't wanna show up all of a sudden and out myself.

He slowly gets up sadly, he picks up the remaining packed food which didn’t spill I assume he spilled some curry

“Aigoo poor kiddo he spilled on himself too” I whispered to myself

My instincts told me he had reached his house I parked my cycle near the turn stood and I saw him as he walked dragging one of his legs.

Next thing I saw was something, that I couldn’t believe my own eyes

Someone in black attire with messy black hair coming out of the door and pulling his ears harshly and leading him inside, while Baekhyun bit his own sleeve to muffle his  scream

Horrified, I couldn’t move my body from there, I felt so shaky, I forced myself and leaned against the wall and breathed out the breath I didn’t know I was holding

“Baekhyun who are you leaving with?”

“Was that his Dad?”

These were some unanswered questions to which I have to find the answer

 

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Beau1996 1305 streak #1
Chapter 28: Chan is so sweet - I hope that high school is a good experience for Baek👍
Beau1996 1305 streak #2
Chapter 27: I always worry a little when everything is going too good...
rbdgirl
#3
Chapter 26: So sweet:)
Beau1996 1305 streak #4
Chapter 26: Very fluffy and sweet - nice to see Baek making progress with a positive supportive relationship rather than an abusive one🌞
Beau1996 1305 streak #5
Chapter 25: After Baek being so long without comfort - emotional or physical, it's nice to see he and Chan's relationship changing ❤️ Nice update author-nim ✌️
Anindita_ #6
Chapter 24: The answer is you chanyeol
Beau1996 1305 streak #7
Chapter 24: Looks like I was right !!
Anindita_ #8
Chapter 23: Hmm, i wonder if baek sleep well in the same bed with chan
Beau1996 1305 streak #9
Chapter 23: I think Baek's sleep inducer is going to be cuddling with Chan...
Looking forward to next update!
Anindita_ #10
Chapter 22: Congratulation baekhyu