Baekhyun bit his bottom lip as he watched the base floating in space as the Exotytes ship moved further away. That night with Daehyun meant everything to him, even though he was now headed home to EXO Planet, his heart began to ache for the loss of his roommate.

Joonmyeon saw Baekhyun looking out the wide windows of their ship and sighed. He knew that Baekhyun would be able to get closer to the Matokis but not this close. He was always an affectionate one. Joonmyeon thought he would actually be excited to go home rather than mope about the ship when they left. He walked over to the male and placed his hand on his shoulder.

“Everything will be fine. You get to see Chanyeol again. I’m sure he misses you.”

Baekhyun’s body went rigid at the mention of his lover’s name. It was one he hadn’t thought of in the last month and a half. Now everything that happened between him and Daehyun suddenly felt wrong. He already had a lover. That night in their room was just that one time. But it was so amazing to him.

He placed his hands on his head and sank down to his knees. Joonmyeon raised a brow at him curiously but said nothing. Whatever it is, it's obviously something that he needs to work out on his own.

But Baekhyun didn’t know what to do. His lover, Chanyeol, was worried about the very thing that he swore wouldn’t happen.

~~~

The ship landed onto the loading dock six hours later. Baekhyun’s heart drummed in his chest with each step he took off the ship. He looked around and saw his fellow soldiers greeting their families. He sadly didn’t see Chanyeol and his heart sank.

He picked up his bags and headed towards the door. Once he walked out he was stopped.

“Hey.” The deep familiar voice called out to him. Baekhyun froze and turned his body slowly to face the taller male. He was leaning on a light post right outside the base watching the other male. Baekhyun was torn between running to him, never letting him go, or to turn around and keep walking to the vehicle.

He decided for the latter and walked to the car, ignoring his lover. Chanyeol followed behind him silently, his hands shoved into his pockets. He unlocked the car and tried to help Baekhyun put his bags away.

Without a word, Baekhyun jerked away from him. Chanyeol dropped his arm with a hurt expression on his face. Once Baekhyun was done putting his stuff back in the trunk, they got in the car and drove home in silence. Occasionally Chanyeol would glance over towards his lover and frown.

He had missed him so much. After Baekhyun had left the house to board the ship to go to the base, he had sat around and moped for a week. Chanyeol then realized that he didn’t have to worry about Baekhyun. He loved him and knew that he would be back with him safely.

When they pulled up to their home, Chanyeol placed a hand on Baekhyun’s shoulder. Baekhyun flinched but didn’t move away.

“Baby….” Chanyeol started.

“Don’t Chanyeol. I don’t want to talk about this right now.” Baekhyun spoke through gritted teeth.

“We have to talk about it eventually. I don’t want us to keep going like this.” He could feel the tears welling up in his eyes already. Having Baekhyun ignore him hurt more than he could say.

Baekhyun got out of the car and grabbed his bags before going inside of their home. Chanyeol sat in the car for a moment before following him inside the house, a blank expression on his face.

~~~

Baekhyun had been back for almost two weeks now and they still hadn’t spoken of their argument prior to Baekhyun’s departure to the shared base. Chanyeol was beginning to get anxious every time he saw Baekhyun in the same room as him. He still had his duties as Lieutenant to deal with, and the matters at hand with peace talks between the planets so it kept Baekhyun busy and away from Chanyeol as much as possible and he was grateful for it.

By the end of the second week, everything was in order. A treaty was signed and a temporary peace had been created between the planets. Baekhyun was glad that everything was settled but now he had to go home and face his lover.

He walked into the house to the smell of vegetables and spices wafting throughout the house. Chanyeol’s cooking always made him happy. He stepped into the kitchen and watched as Chanyeol hummed as he moved around the kitchen. Baekhyun sat on one of the barstools at the kitchen island while he cooked. He rested his chin in his hands, staring at his back lovingly.Chanyeol turned around and paused for a second when he saw Baekhyun, who had stopped smiling, before continuing his cooking.

“How did the meeting go?” He asked casually.

Baekhyun sat up straighter before answering. “It actually we