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I am because we are (Ubuntu) [Permanent Hiatus]
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Word Count: 1526

 

 

Once again, Baekhyun feels like the biggest idiot on the planet.

 

The first time he entered Chanyeol’s bathroom, his surroundings were a blur; too filled with emotions of that night to bother looking around besides the pretty cityscape that presented itself in front of him in both the living room and the bedroom. He completely missed the huge square window in one end of the bathroom; another side of the city presenting itself like a photograph.

The bathroom was sleek with black marbles, from its walls to the countertops to the floors; the sink, the toilet, and the bathtub a pristine white in all the black.

 

Baekhyun stood in the center of it all and stared like a first time idiot all around. So, he has to shower.. Where?

Bathtub. He approaches the bathtub, he’s not that much of an idiot to not know what it does (thank you Kyungsoo’s house), and slowly turns on the faucet and watches for a moment the water run down filling the tub little by little.

 

The view of the window just beside the bathtub snapped him back to attention and at the sudden realization, he panics. Window. View. Exposed. …

Immediately, he covers his still clothed chest and begins internally flailing at the thought of being exposed to the city. But then later hits his head because who in the world is going to peak when he’s 59 floors above ground. Stupid.

 

 

 

The warm water and the beautiful cityscape by the window relax him. As he sees his reflection, thoughts begin to swirl in his once blank head – the previews night’s event, Tao’s family, Junmyeon’s comforting words, Chanyeol.

 

Chanyeol Chanyeol Chanyeol.

 

Chanyeol fidgeting. Chanyeol’s arm around his. Chanyeol’s smile.

 

Chanyeol’s smile.

 

It was beautiful, radiant even, pretty. Very handsome.

 

As he pictures Chanyeol’s smile, he giggles and almost drowns as he suddenly lowers his head under water because feels. Just as fast as his head had gone under water, he rises and coughs violently as he pats his chest because he drank some water.

 

“Baekhyun? Are you okay? What happened?” A deep voice accompanied by a few knocks behind the door echoed through the bathroom.

 

“Y-yes! I’m okay! I’m okay~” Baekhyun answers still coughing. “Just.. accidentally drank some water.”

 

For a moment it was silent until Chanyeol replied with a voice firm and serious but he could tell the concern behind it. “Be careful.”

 

 

 

 

Baekhyun is the biggest idiot on the planet.

 

He forgot to bring a change of clothes. Smart.

 

“Chanyeol?” Baekhyun tries to call from the door but is only met by silence.

 

 

“Chanyeol?” He tries to knock to try again but still no sign.

 

 

Sighing and slightly panicking for the millionth time, he grabs the towel by the rack and wraps it around himself. Without any choice really, he proceeds to slowly open the door to take a peak outside.

 

“Chanyeol?”

 

Gulping because still no reply, he clutches tight the towel around his chest and slowly and sneakily makes his way out to look for the taller. He finds him in the living room, seated and watching something while he patted Foofoo on his lap.

 

Feeling very embarrassed because he was very underneath, he hides his body behind the wall and only peaks his head. “Yeol~?”

 

As Chanyeol turns to look at him having caught his attention, he blushes madly because now he’s staring at him.

 

“Can I.. um… borrow clothes?” He stut

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exocholic
[Ubuntu] Hello! Just to let everyone know, a little update on the last chapter, it's already on the works! It looks like it's going to be a very long chapter though. So I may have to see if I'll update with what I currently have or just the whole last chapter in one go. But finally getting there! 😭

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MyLipsOnEXOs
#1
This fic is definitely the perfect one for winter. If anyone scrolls the comments they’ll see how often I reread this! At this point I would buy a physical copy of it.
Maya1990
#2
Chapter 95: When I saw in the title that it's in permanent huatus I went to the last ch to see where did it stopped and I swear to god I cried .... the pain I felt was REAL, the last 1000 words broke my heart 💔 now I want to read the whole thing knowing very well it will get me depressed
JuliaByun #3
Chapter 95: August 2023 and I still long for this story 🥹 I keep coming back because it demands my attention. I hope you’re doing great and well authornim ❤️❤️
walkinginmoonlight #4
Chapter 95: Ahh sometimes I get reminded of this fic and just how like, lovely it is? It's been years since I've last reread it, but I still remember it fondly, gosh the times when it had just started I still clearly remember. I was just reminded of aff being a thing today and had to try and remember my login.. I cannot remember if I commented on this chapter already but! Even if it's not the complete end, it's half of the end, so we've come pretty far since the beginning 😊 I know updates went from quick to rather slow, but seeing it's been awhile I got a bit worried so checked your twitter, and it's nice to see you're still doing well! Or, seemingly doing well. That you're still around and still enjoying our EXOs~❤️ so I hope you are doing well! And thank you for the very memorable fic 😊
MyLipsOnEXOs
#5
I've lost count of which rereading this is but this shall definitely always be my comfort fic. Whether it's the writing style or the details or the flow or the characters or maybe all of that together, there's just something that has me always coming back.

I read this for the first time in 2018, 5 years later it still holds a special place in my heart. I usually avoid starting new fics that haven't been updated recently, but just like my very first comment on this fic "It's on permanent hiatus but the foreword has me entranced so I will read it", the story is truly entrancing and gosh I'm grateful I read it!
Exofanland #6
Chapter 95: had to reread the last few chap bc its been so long and yes i am still crying my eyes out.
dreaming777
#7
Chapter 95: Hi there, I've left my aff account for so long an happy to see this update!!!! And truthfully I didn't expect I would still bawled my eyes out 😭
uwuness
#8
i keep coming back here just to check if authornim's have an update but no rush authornim, i can still wait :)))))) i'll reread this again because i'm missing this so much~

take care always~
uwuness
#9
i miss this so much 😭
hearteututu #10
Chapter 95: I’m back after many years and this made me cry so much. I really love this story and can still remember every scene vividly. Tysm for this wonderful and heartfelt chapter 💕