Baekhyun couldn’t believe his ears. The tired feeling vanished in such a rapidity, it felt unreal. The moment he heard the beautiful name of his memory, his heart fell down into his stomach. He felt incredibly flustered and somehow afraid for some reason. He was so confused after trying so hard to convince himself and especially stop himself from putting Minseok and Xiumin together. It wasn’t supposed to happen that the one in front of him just says the other’s name so perfectly smooth. Just what was Baekhyun supposed to do?

Wide awake Baekhyun stays in his position in which he stared at the older. Why does he make him go crazy and feel so many things at once, why was he so evil to him?! But in fact, Baekhyun could never be angry at Xiumin. He might be a little dizzy, confused and his heart racing at full speed, but just watching the adorable man lying next to him somehow had a calming effect on him.

I need to calm down, he’s likely sleep talking… and remembering the first time when we met and when I accidentally called him Minseok… Yeah, that’s surely it… Baekhyun thought, unsure of his situation.

It was late at night, only Xiumin’s steady breath to be heard, because it was the only thing Baekhyun focused on, since he’s the one he’s sharing his bed with. He tugs his arm under his head to get a more comfortable position and just stared at Xiumin. His eyes tracing along every feature of the older man’s face. From the brushy eyebrows over to the relaxed closed eyes, the cute nose and to his slightly opened mouth that allowed gentle breaths to escape. With his eyes half-lidded, his gaze lingered on Xiumin’s mouth. Moments like this passed and only one and the same thought kept spinning in Baekhyun’s now calmed mind. I wonder how those lips might feel. Not that Baekhyun doesn’t know the sensation of lips pressed against his own and he usually wasn’t curious about it, but Xiumin’s thin lips just seemed so soft and with him he just wanted to know it so badly. Without any bad intentions Baekhyun thought that Xiumin is asleep now and with a faint touch he wouldn’t be able to notice, let alone wake up from Baekhyun’s deed.

Observing the older a little more he really seemed to be asleep deeply. Running his tongue over his slightly dry lips he bites on his lower lip, deciding on what to do next. After a short moment he snuggles closer to Xiumin. Once again, the elder’s soothing smell invaded Baekhyun’s nostrils. The young men are already only inches apart but Baekhyun narrows their distance even more, nervously approaching the older slowly. He almost touches Xiumin’s lips but his own hover over the older one’s before they would touch. No, I shouldn’t do that. But if not now when then? He abruptly pushes himself away from the sleeping body and rolls around in order not to face the smaller anymore. Guilt filled in his chest, he shuts his eyes, trying to fall asleep in “their” bed. He should savor the fact that he was sharing a bed with Xiumin. That’s all he should do.

Very soon he fell asleep. And despite the thrilling night, the thought of Xiumin next to him prevailed, gifting him with probably the sweetest slumber he had in a while.

Still the same night. Xiumin woke up, probably because he hasn’t slept in another one’s bed for quite a while now. He tries to stretch a little but got distracted by the handsome man in front of him. Once again, he got reminded of how unreal his situation was, being surprised once again how mundane and normal it all had become. But from all the things in his life the current moment topped it all. What had he done to deserve this happiness he felt now which resulted from his calm and comfortable state?

Seeing Baekhyun so completely relaxed and carefree while he sleeps made Minseok happy. The younger was such a great person, he deserved the world and with his busy idol life Minseok couldn’t help but care for his health and seeing him rest eased him as well. Fascinated by the view, Minseok observed Baekhyun in the dark whose features were still visible due to the busy traffic lights that shined through the square window.

Minseok’s mouth still slightly opened he only laid there, not pressed against the wall so firmly anymore, but so that it was comfortable and especially, it was warm. The younger radiates a perfect warmth letting him feel so cozily in his bed, but not only his body radiates this warmth. Being with Baekhyun always gave him this warm feeling. It was something he wouldn’t want to miss.

A gentle smile found its way to Minseok’s face while he just rested there, watching the handsome boy, wondering what might go through the younger’s mind. Just now Minseok realizes how close they are. Sure, when they went to bed it has been an issue, but it already felt so natural laying in his bed and with the night covering the situation as well… Minseok caresses over Baekhyun’s pajama that he’s wearing, pulling the shirt a little up to take a breath. It had a great smell but it couldn’t beat the real thing in front of him. Since the men are only inches apart, Minseok snuggles a little closer to satisfy his need to smell Baekhyun more.

I’d like to snuggle in that hole there, resting my head in that pit and have his skin against my own…

Unfortunately, he can’t do that now, because Baekhyun would definitely wake up. His gaze once again wandering all over the beautiful face, his eyes stayed on the slightly pouting mouth of the puppy-like innocent boy. How can he possibly look so kissable even when sleeping? His lips in the perfect shape, directing towards him own, tempting the older so bitterly, it tears his mind apart. Minseok pouts his mouth as well as if getting ready to kiss the other’s lips while he comes closer shifting his body towards Baekhyun’s direction. Their lips almost touching, he halts. His eyes wandering between his closed eyes and the slight pout. A chuckle to himself he pushed his body higher, his mouth now on the younger’s forehead’s height. Gently lifting some strands with his left hand’s index finger, carefully not to interrupt Baekhyun’s precious sleep. He hovers himself up and kisses Baekhyun’s forehead as softly as he could while he closed his eyes. As he pulled back, he observed Baekhyun’s reaction, relieved that he didn’t wake him up.

“Thanks for letting me stay here” Minseok whispered while pulling back. Contented Minseok snuggled a little farther away again to gain some space between them both. Taking one last glance at Baekhyun, he closed his eyes falling into such a sweet slumber, he might get addicted to this feeling.

The next morning the two woke up facing away from each other, both said they slept well when asked how their night was. ‘It was cramped “was just their answer, leaving out that it was actually a wonderful one. They all ate breakfast together and spend a lazy morning. But before it could become too late and not wanting to exploit their hospitality any longer, seeing that the weather was much better now, Minseok gets changed and was about to wear the same clothes as the day before. Baekhyun offered him his clothes, which Xiumin declines, arguing that everyone would recognize that clothes.

“You might be right.” Baekhyun said as he shrugs it off. Giving Luhan one last visit, Minseok looks into his room, waving goodbye and wish him good health. Baekhhyun and the others had to prepare for their schedule so they already saw him off at the dorm. Exchanging smiles that rather looked like a smirk, Xiumin said thanks for their hospitality and waved them all good bye.

Baekhyun was the one to close the door behind Xiumin to get one final view of him and Xiumin was so grateful that it was Baekhyun who closed the door.

Walking around the building downstairs towards the main hall’s exit, no security guard paid attention to him and the receptionist, Yura was it again today, even greeted him which he returned casually. The automatic door opens and he’s greeted by a new light day. Ruffling through his slightly oily hair, he decided that he needs a shower when he arrives home. He walks down the steps at the entrance and makes his way to his apartment with his hands in his pockets.

Somehow Baekhyun and Minseok had more energy during the day than normal. Only Luhan was still in his bed being sick. After Luhan heard that Xiumin even slept over at their place he couldn’t help but whine about how unfair it was that he was sick and couldn’t spend some quality time with them all. Before heading to dance and vocal practice Baekhyun, Kai and D.O. went to the café to get some coffee first. While getting their liquids they met their fellow idols. Kai’s good friend Taemin from Shinee and Taeyeon from SNSD. They are talking friendly together, Taemin telling about his first album’s production and Taeyeon about her enjoying her free time.

Yesterday for example she was even able to go drinking with some other SNSD members and she admits that she still had a slight handover making all her male colleagues start laughing.

Their day went along completely normal, no agitation or turmoil. Before the day could end however, Xiumin send a last message to Baekhyun when he got ready for bed, making a joke about Baekhyun’s sleeping habits. Baekhyun acknowledged the message gladly, before spending the last evening hours with s.

Minseok sits at his kitchen table preparing some things for his master’s thesis. Biting on his pen, he works on his thesis, until he got various notifications on his mobile. Wondering who it was, he was surprised to see many people writing to him at the same time. Did something happen? He chooses Jimin’s chat first and squints his eyes in disbelief as he reads the messages:

“Minseok, UR in the TV !!!! And you don’t do you?? You would’ve told me if you had something with TAEYEON !!! HOW Is that POssiBLE ???!!”

“What the heck is he talking about?” He mumbles to himself and turning on the TV only to find himself in his two-day old clothes today morning, walking away from the SME building. His mouth falling wide open, he follows the news with the thick headline:

“BREAKING NEWS: LOVE AFFAIR AT SM ENTERTAINMENT!!”

The reporters told how Taeyeon and Xiumin both entered SME at only a few minutes apart: Taeyeon tipsy and Xiumin well dressed. Rumor is, he’s a trainee to become an idol. And he even wore the same clothes the next morning, pictures from night and morning showing Minseok and Taeyeon. “You gotta ing kidding me” Baekhyun and Minseok said to themselves when they watched the news. Incredulous to believe he’s the reason for such a scandal that is in the media even the same day, Minseok realizes its heaviness. What’s worse, he doesn’t even know her, but an affair with her might be better that with a male idol…

But just what was he going to do now? He better asks Jimin for help and dialed him while his eyes are fixed on the TV following the news perplexed/shocked and hiding his mouth with the other free hand.

The EXO members started to worry as well, hectically talking, knowing there’ll be consequences for both Xiumin and Taeyeon. Enraged Baekhyun makes his way to Taeyeon, running, feeling like he’s responsible for all this mess.

Just how could this great day end so badly?!

A/N:

The world just doesn't give those two a break.... xD

In case you don't know or like Taeyeon from Girls Generation / Taemin from Shinee: they won't be important for the story. Or rather they won't have a lot of screentime. The story is focused on Baekhyun and Xiumin.

And I'm sorry there's no kiss (yet? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)  ) The kiss on the forehead doesn't really count, now does it? ;D Though I can already tell there won't be any in this story. But none of my stories have . I just way too much at writing it.... xD

Only a few more chapters to go though ~~

Tell me what you think about the story! I hope everything is understandable and makes sense, if not just tell me. Comments are always welcome.