However, the possible solution to his issue came in the form of Oh Sehun who casually strolled into Baekhyun’s office the next day around lunch time, leaving Baekhyun in utter disbelief. The older one quickly stood up and pulled his friend into a tight hug.

“Sehun, it’s been ages! What are you doing here? I thought we would meet at Kyungsoo and Jongin’s?”

“Yes, but Jongin told me you need my help and we both knew you wouldn’t come to me so here I am. Finding a plus-one on the Christmas Day is a bit too late, don’t you think? We should start working on it as soon as possible.”

“Listen, about that – I’m good. I’ll just survive as my lonely self as always.”

“And answer awkward questions? Endure annoying remarks? Why would you want to suffer like that when there’s an app for that?”

“I already tried Tinder and it was a mess.”

“Well, if you go on an app that’s meant for booty calls, that’s what you’ll get. It’s not meant for serious stuff. However, our app is.”

“I don’t want a relationship.”

“By serious I meant business, not a relationship. Do you think you’re the only one who is struggling with explaining to people that career is more important than some ? Are you the only one receiving unwanted sympathy that can easily be avoided?”

“Well, probably not.”

“Exactly! That’s why we developed this app! For busy people who just want to get it over with. You don’t have to get into a relationship. It’s more like a business contract – he goes to Christmas dinner with your family, you go to his company’s Christmas ball and that’s it. You never see each other again.”

“And both parties are ok with it?”

“Yes, everyone who uses this app just needs a saviour for a night and the night ends as soon as you leave the party. No strings attached.”

Baekhyun couldn’t believe that Sehun’s offer was actually starting to interest him.