The week in Busan passed by really slowly for Baekhyun.Even though he had to do lot of work,still the time passed really slow.They had to spy on different warehouses and places that belongs to Rubies.It was hard.Some people looked at the suspiciously.But finally they managed to find out some very important informations about Rubies and Yoojung.So the mission was a success.They all were both shocked and amused by the informations they got.They couldn't wait to get back to Seoul to tell Joonmyun what they found.

As soon as they came back to the hotel they were staying at they all flopped down on the couch.

"This fucking mission is finally over,I can't wait to get back home,"Lucas shouted flopping down on the couch.

"We didn't even get a tiny bit of rest this whole week,hyung made us work so hard!"Taeyong complained.

Baekhyun smirked.In this week he noticed that even though they all seem silly and naughty normally,during missions they all are really serious.They followed whatever he said and did everything without complaining.Joonmyun and Annie were right.They indeed are very competent.Taeyong is finally complaining after the mission ended.

"You all worked hard,"Baekhyun said,"Go to your rooms and rest now.Hopefully we will go back tomorrow morning."

"Ah!Finally I would have time to call others and get to know what is going on there during our absence.I just hope something big didn't happen.I don't wanna miss out on the fun,"Lucas said.

"I would finally be able to listen to my midnight radio show.I missed it this whole damn week because of this annoying ass mission,"Haechan shouted.

"You are still obsessed with that show?Gosh,you got beat up by Yuta so many times because of it,"Taeyong said.

"But one night I made him forcefully listen to it,"Haechan said,"Now,he's a fan too."

"What's the big deal about the show?"Baekhyun asked while sitting across Haechan,interested as to why a youngster like him is interested in a radio program.

"Hyung!"Haechan said,excitedly,"It is a show of the host telling us different stories,giving life advice,answer questions from listeners.The host's soothing voice helps people heal and some insomniac people can sleep with the help of the voice.That's why it's this famous."

"Load of bull crap,"Taeyong said and looked away,"How can someone's voice and story telling help insomniac people?"

"It can!!You should listen to her once,"Haechan said.

Lucas,Taeyong and Haechan suddenly got into an argument whether or not it's complete bull crap.

Baekhyun sighed and said,"It can."

They all immediately stopped fighting and looked at Baekhyun.His voice didn't seem right.

Baekhyun sighed again,"I used to know someone who had this ability."

Then he forced a smile and looked at the others,"Guys,go to your rooms.I need to sleep."

The three of them immediately got up and Lucas said,"Hyung,have a good night."

Baekhyun smiled,"You guys too.See You tomorrow morning."

After they all left Baekhyun went to the washroom to take a shower hoping that will get rid of all the flashbacks and memories he is getting.The shower didn't help much.He couldn't stop thinking about it.

After shower he sat on his bed trying to think of a way to divert his mind.Right then a thought of someone came to his mind.He smiled thinking about her.It's not 12 yet so she should be free.

Baekhyun took his phone out to send her message.

To:Cinderfuckingella

Hey there honey.

Sent:11.45 pm.

He didn't get much time free this week but whenever he got sometime he texted Annie like this.He has fun teasing Annie like this.Whenever she texts her like this she replies with something sarcastic or gets really angry.It's fun to annoy her.Baekhyun imagines her angry expression and he finds it amusing.And no..he didn't change her contact number in his phone.He likes it.And Annie once saw it and she found it hilarious.

Annie replied not far after.

From:Cinderfuckingella

How many times have I asked you to stop calling me that?

Sent:11.47 pm.

Baekhyun chuckled seeing the message,he could feel her anger through the screen.He quickly typed a reply.

To:Cinderfuckingella

I'm not gonna stop.And I'm coming back tomorrow.Be ready to give me an answer,honey.

Sent:11.47 pm.

Baekhyun is pretty sure Annie would tell him no but this time he won't stop.He would get her to date him no matter how.His feelings for her are going rapidly and he wants to be with her.He would do it no matter how,no matter what it takes to convince her.

From:Cinderfuckingella

Did you get the information?!!!!

Sent:11.48 pm.

Baekhyun chuckled.He could feel her excitement through the screen.

To: Cinderfuckingella

Of course,I'm Byun Baekhyun

Sent:11.49 pm.

Baekhyun knew Annie was excited about this new information.But she had to wait till tomorrow.Baekhyun and Annie chatted for awhile after that.Baekhyun asked her what she did today.To which she replied they went to the amusement park today with some fellow members and had fun.She also said that it was fun because he wasn't here and didn't have a chance to be a buzzkill.To which,Baekhyun laughed.

Annie had to stop messaging soon after because the clock had stricken 12.Baekhyun was a bit sad but at least talking with her got all the unnecessary memories out of her head. Baekhyun couldn't be more grateful for that.Only Annie can help him push these memories out of his head.

Baekhyun laid down on the comfortable bed.He can't wait for tomorrow to get back home,to his gang,to his territory and to Annie.

Baekhyun let out a sigh of relief thinking about that.

The next morning right after having breakfast the four of them got on Taeyong's expensive ass car and started their journey back to Seoul.Taeyong was driving while Lucas and Haechan sat on the back and Baekhyun sat by Taeyong.

They brought snacks and drinks to have on their way home.

The journey was going smooth.They all couldn't wait to go home.

They all were lightly chatting and bickering and suddenly Lucas said,"We missed out on so much fun,hyung.I heard the others had a lot of fun in the last week."

"Like?"Baekhyun asked while sipping on the bubble tea he got and looking out of the window.

"They went to shopping together,out to eat together,they even went to the amusement park yesterday.Without us,"Lucas complained.

"Why are you so sad?Are you a kid?Who goes to the amusement park?"Baekhyun asked,"And because I wasn't there everyone got time to slack off,Huh?They are having fun without working?No worries,no more of that would happen because I'm coming back."

"That's not what he meant though.He wants us to have fun with them as well,"Taeyong said.

"Having fun and playing around is not allowed,during work,"Baekhyun said and sipped his tea.

Lucas sighed and said under his breath,"This hyung is very no fun."

Baekhyun heard that and shook his head,"You hung out with Hoseok too much,didn't you?" Baekhyun then sighed loudly and asked,"Who was the main culprit behind all these?Who planned all this?"

Lucas stayed quiet.Baekhyun frowned at was about to turn back before Haechan shouted,"Annie noona And Taehyung hyung together!!"

Baekhyun was taken aback,"Who and who?"

Haechan again said,"Annie Noona and Taehyung hyung.Apparently the two of them got really close in the last couple of days.I talked to Renjun last night.He was saying that.."

"Haechan,shut up,"Taeyong said trying to get Haechan to stop making the situation worse.Lucas also nudged Haechan's arm to make him stop.

But Haechan didn't stop,"..that..some people are starting to think they might even like each other."

"Oh my God,Haechan.What the fuck are you talking about?"Lucas shouted,panicking.

Taeyong also panicked.These two know about Baekhyun's feelings for Annie but Haechan doesn't.That's why he is not shutting up.

"No..what did I say wrong?According to Renjun it's the first time Taehyung hyung Looks this free with a girl.They have similar characteristics.They even think alike.So what's the big deal.."

"Lucas,cover his damn mouth.I can't drive because of his nonsense!!"Taeyong said while panicking.

Lucas wasted no time and tightly covered Haechan's mouth even though he moved around a lot and protested but Lucas didn't let go.Lucas was feeling like smacking some sense in to Haechan.But he can't do that in front of Baekhyun.

The car got awfully quiet besides Haechan's protests.Baekhyun didn't say a single thing.Taeyong was too scared to even look at Baekhyun But he turned his head towards Baekhyun.

Baekhyun's face showed no emotion.He had crinkled the bubble tea cup he was holding.It was hard to know what he was thinking but Taeyong could tell that he was angry...as hell.

When Taeyong turned to see Baekhyun,Baekhyun said in a low and scary voice,

"Drive faster."

Taeyong didn't question and stepped on the accelerator and prayed that nothing too bad happens.He was also praying that Baekhyun's anger vanished before reaching Seoul.

Baekhyun on the other hand couldn't feel anything but anger.He needs to get to Seoul and ask what is going on to Taehyung.

What kind of situation is this?

Taeyong drove really fast and they got to Seoul earlier than they thought.Taeyong parked the car inside the territory and they got out.Haechan,Taeyong and Lucas sighed in relief when they finally got out.The silence in the car was too much.Baekhyun was really quiet on the whole way.Baekhyun was deep in thought the whole way.The rest of them didn't say anything as well.

Baekhyun also got out of the car and headed straight to Joonmyun's office to tell him everything he found out about Yoojung and Rubies.To him,work always comes first.He told the Nct members to head home and rest then he came to Joonmyun.

Joonmyun welcomed him dearly.Baekhyun told him everything he and the three of them found out.Joonmyun was shocked and happy that they got so much information.Joonmyun was proud of him.

"I will see how Yoojung dares to do anything to Sunmi,"Joonmyun said while smirking.

Baekhyun nodded.

Joonmyun then looked at Baekhyun," Baekhyun-ah,Why don't you head home and rest.You must be tired.I will call Namjoon and discuss this with him."

"No,hyung.I have things to do here,"Baekhyun said.

"What do.."

"Hyung,where's Taehyung?Is he at the territory?"Baekhyun asked.

Joonmyun shook his head,"He is out.He will come back soon."

"At this time?He's out with Annie,isn't he?"Baekhyun asked without showing any emotions.

Joonmyun nodded,"Yeah,how did you know?"

Baekhyun just smiled and got up,"See you later."

Before Baekhyun could go out Joonmyun called,"Baek?"

Baekhyun turned around and raised his brows.

Joonmyun didn't know how to word this but he still tried,"There are some weird rumors going around the territory about Annie and Taehyung.Don't pay heed to them."

Baekhyun chuckled.There was not a slight bit of happiness in his chuckle,"Rumors like they like each other?Why can't it be true,hyung?"

Joonmyun said,"Cause they can't."

Baekhyun chuckled like that again and turned back to the door and told Joonmyun,"See you later,hyung."

It was obvious that Baekhyun didn't like this whole situation.At all.

Baekhyun was waiting for Taehyung to get back at the territory.Then he would talk to Taehyung.He thought about what to tell Taehyung the whole car ride.He is prepared.At least he thinks he is.

While waiting he heard all sorts of people present in the territory talking about the two of them.Baekhyun just wonders what the two of them did in the week to get everyone to talk about them.It kind of made him angry as well. Baekhyun wonders if Taehyung is the reason Annie won't be with him.Was it why Annie was so touched when Baekhyun came running when he heard Taehyung was hurt?Was Taehyung the one she likes?Was Baekhyun wrong when he thought Annie liked him?When in reality it was Taehyung?Was the feelings mutual for Taehyung?

Taehyung came to the territory before evening.As soon as he saw Baekhyun he jumped on him saying how much he missed him.Baekhyun hugged him back saying he missed him too.Then Baekhyun suggested that they should go out for a walk.Taehyung agreed and they went to walk on the streets of Seoul.

Taehyung kept telling him how he and Annie got close before Baekhyun even got to ask.Then he continued to say how much fun he and Annie had together.Taehyung also said he wishes that Baekhyun was here with him to enjoy the experience.Baekhyun didn't say anything,just listened to Taehyung talk about how free Annie was with him.Baekhyun couldn't help but feel jealous.

During the whole walk Baekhyun tried to bring up what he wanted to ask Taehyung and had practiced in his mind.But he somehow can't get it out.What if Taehyung actually likes her?What would he do then?

When the sun finally set Taehyung spotted a street food stall market and dragged Baekhyun there.There Taehyung happily ordered food for both of them and then happily and excited ate his Hotteok,

Baekhyun smiled sadly seeing Taehyung.Annie also likes street food like Taehyung.They indeed are very similar.

Baekhyun took a deep breath and calmed himself.Then he slowly decided to start.

"Taehyung-ah?"

"Yeah,hyung?"Taehyung asked while eating his hotteok and ordering one more.

"So..you know that I like Annie,don't you?I like Annie so much that I'm thinking of giving up on the challenge of trying to find out who she actually is cause she told me the day I find out who she is,she's gonna leave.I like Annie this much."

Taehyung said,"Yeah,I wanted to talk to you about it as well.You should really give up on..."

"Taehyung-ah.."Baekhyun called.

Taehyung stopped his sentence and looked at him,"Hmm?"

"Look,you are my brother.I'm ready to do anything for you.Even though I like her I'm ready to give up on her for you..so just say the word.,"Baekhyun looked away.It was a hard decision.But Baekhyun would do anything for Taehyung.

Taehyung was more than confused.He paused for a moment,"Hyung?What are you talking about?"

"I'm asking if the rumor going around in the territory about you two is true?"Baekhyun asked.

"Which rumor?"Taehyung asked cluelessly while biting on his hotteok.

"The one..that said.."

"That said...?"

"That.."

"Uh huh?"

Baekhyun closed his eyes and clenched his fist,"That you two like each other?"

Taehyung was so shocked he almost choked out his hotteok.As soon as Baekhyun heard that he opened his eyes and quickly handed Taehyung a tissue.

After Taehyung stopped coughing he looked at Baekhyun and asked,"I'm sorry,WHAT?"

Baekhyun again asked,"Do you and Annie like each other?"

"OH MY GOD,NO,"Taehyung looked disgusted,"Who makes these rumors?Neither do I like Annie like that or she likes me like that.Gosh!"

Baekhyun widened his eyes,"Taehyung-ah,are you sure?"

"Damn sure!"

To say that Baekhyun was on the cloud nine would be an understatement.He was really happy.He even hugged Taehyung tightly thanking him so many times.Everyone was looking at them but they didn't care.

After the hug Baekhyun said,"You didn't know how crappy I felt the whole day thinking that you might like her."

"I know right!Who makes these rumors?And why do people believe them?"Taehyung asked.

Baekhyun sighed in relief.

"Hyung..I was saying.."

"Hmm?"Baekhyun asked.

Taehyung got another hotteok and said,"You should give up on trying to figure out who she is.That's the only way you two can be together for now."

Baekhyun nodded slowly,"I will think about it more."

Taehyung nodded,"So hyung,Are you happy today?"

Baekhyun nodded.

"So does that mean you will buy me Hanwoo tonight?"Taehyung asked grinning cheekily.

Baekhyun patted his hair and said,"Fine."

"That's like my hyung!"Taehyung cheered and then he went back to his hotteok while thinking about the whole situation and saying,"Why would Annie and me like each other?I can't believe some people spread rumors about this.That would be the worst.."

Baekhyun also went back to thinking about how relieved he was and how happy he felt.Baekhyun also started thinking whether or not he should give on the challenge or no.For Baekhyun it was a big deal and it needed a lot of serious thinking.So Baekhyun didn't hear what Taehyung said next with a very low and serious voice while eating his hotteok.

What Taehyung said in a very low,barely audible voice while eating his hotteok was,

"No incest allowed in my house.Gosh!"

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A/N:

😆😆😆Hi.I'm trying to be real slick over here.And probably failing but whatever.

On a different note,If you all haven't heard Taemin's 'Criminal' listen to it..like right now.I am obsessed with it.