“What????!!!” Baekhyun gasped in surprise when he heard what Mr. Lee Soo Man wanted him to do.

“The international publishers are demanding. You’re ‘Moving-on’ article is a huge success. And now, they are asking for something romantic.” Mr. Lee Soo Man told him.

“Bu-bu-but… with all due respect sir, you know it ISN’T my genre.” Baekhyun started to protest.

Mr. Lee Soo Man sighed and continued, “Mr. Byun, I know you. You are a very smart guy. A genius! That is why your articles are hitting internationally. I know you can do it.”

“Bu-but… you don’t understand me sir. I can write anything from rags to fashion, just let me write about those things, except… except this one.” Baekhyun continued on protesting.

“Mr. Byun, why don’t you just try. Give it a shot, we never know. It might turn out good.”

“No sir, it isn’t that easy. I am definitely clueless when it comes to that thing and…”

“Mr. Byun?!”

“What sir?”

“I believe in you.” And with that, Mr. Lee Soo Man smiled awkwardly.

“Eh? He… he… he…” and Baekhyun gave a soft but forced laugh.

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Baekhyun exited the room with a frown on his face, Lay saw him coming out the president’s office so he went to him for greeting.

“Good Morning awesome!” Lay smiled but Baekhyun only gave him a snort.

“What’s with that face in this fine day?” Lay said in disgust when he saw Baekhyun’s downed face. “You were partying like an animal last night and now… ugh… look at you!”

“I am exhausted, okay.” Baekhyun said and walked away. But Lay followed him.

“Anyway, what’s the new plan?” Lay asked at last.

“New plan?” Baekhyun asked back.

“You know, the one you talked with Soo Man? The new plan?” Lay explained as well asking.

“Oh, don’t even bother mention that to me.” Baekhyun said in irritation as he walked away from Lay but Lay kept on bothering him.

“What? Is the new plan something unreasonable?” Lay kept on questioning the annoyed Baekhyun.

“Yes.” Baekhyun simply answered as he continued walking with Lay on his side. Baekhyun saw Tao in one corner reading the newest edition of their Magazine, he called for him.

“Huang Zitao!” Baekhyun called and Tao looked at him.

“You did not go party with us last night.” Baekhyun said, relieved that he could avoid Lay’s nagging even just for a second.

“I… I’m not used to those kind of things…” Tao said shyly. He sure is a sensible and shy kid. Tao is an event organizer. He is not the very sociable kind even though he manages the events. He always stays in one corner reading whatever piece he could read. He might look though but inside, he is a very gentle man.

“We know…” Lay nagged beside Baekhyun and Baekhyun in return just sighed.

“So… the plan?” Lay continued on asking.

Baekhyun gave in another sigh as he touched Lay’s arms. As much as he wanted to touch Lay’s shoulder he couldn’t because well, he is small. “In my office…” He said and he turned his back to Lay. He continued to walk when he sensed Lay following him.

“Oh, and please call our friendships.” Baekhyun said as he entered his office.

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“WHAT?!” Lay, Luhan, Sehun, Chen, and Xiumin said in chorus as if they just practiced it.

“I said, Soo Man wants me to write something romantic. A romance, got it?” Baekhyun sighed as he rolled his office chair. He likes doing that thing.

“Oh… beautiful! Beautiful suggestion from Soo Man indeed!” Luhan said romantically as he cling at Sehun’s arms.

“Get… get off me!” Sehun said in irritation as he moved Luhan’s hands away from him. Luhan pouted cutely to Sehun and Sehun avoiding the temptation, looked away from him.

“Alright, so tell us, what is so difficult in writing a romance eh? Sir?” Chen asked with his hand on Xiumin’s.

“It’s because… because I have no idea what is that thing called love alright!” Baekhyun blurted out with his face red of embarrassment. People inside his office were all in love well he still had doubts with Sehun but still, he was embarrassed for even that simple word, he couldn’t even give meaning to.

“You’ve got to be kidding me!” Lay exclaimed with his eyes wide.

“No, I’m serious! What is that ing love anyway? Man! This gives me headache!” Baekhyun said as he put his hands on his head.

“It is love when you want to be in his arms like forever…” Luhan said dreamily as he put his head on Sehun and Sehun avoided his head before it touched his shoulder. In the end, Luhan almost fell.