Title: Baekhyun's Endgame Part 1
Pairing: Chanyeol/Baekhyun,
Other Pairings: Sehun/Baekhyun, Jongin/Baekhyun, Yixing/Baekhyun
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Reverse Harem, Comedy, Fluff, High School!au
Word count: 8.4k words

Summary: Boys and girls, everybody just loves Byun Baekhyun. But someone has already stolen Baekhyun's heart and he might be the guy at the rooftop.

Notes: Congratulations to us chanbaekists for the Chanbaek selca we've waited for 3 years and 5 months to happen again! Now as a celebration, this fic is for you! Warning: This must be full of crack because I literally wrote this two-shot without thinking of any plot. Clichè anime moments ahead, but I know you all love it anyway!

*

The sound of the bell from the bicycle outside makes Baekhyun hurry up on wearing his uniform. Swishing the curtain of his window, he sees his best friend greeting him with a bright smile. He skips around his room and grabs his bag, a toast stuck in his mouth which he eats on a rush. His mother hollers at him, reminding him again to wake up early every morning. He answers with an energetic, 'I'm leaving!' which his mother replies with a wave.

"Good morning, Baekhyun."

"Good morning, Yixing hyung!"

Yixing smiles at him. "Get on."

"Sorry to keep you waiting! I overslept again," Baekhyun laughs and mounts the bike. He wraps his arms tightly around the older's waist as they leave.

"I figured. Did you finish our assignment for today?"

"Nope! It was too hard for me to understand..."

"I'll let you copy mine."

"But you always let me copy your assignment ever since we met in first grade."

"Well, we've known each other for ten years now so it's fine."

Yixing swerves when they pass by the curve, pedaling along the road where an old woman sweeping in front of a store greets them good morning. Baekhyun greets her back lively.

"Just because you treat me like I'm your real little brother doesn't mean you can always spoil me."

"I treat you more than that," Yixing mumbles to himself.

Baekhyun leans closer. "What did you say?"

"Nothing. I just said to hold on tighter. We're going faster."

At the mention of that, Baekhyun clutches Yixing's uniform as he hugs him from behind. A little smile makes its way into Yixing's mouth, proving that it really is indeed a good morning today.

"Oh, it's him," Baekhyun says, having a glimpse of a tall lanky blonde kid walking alone by the side walk. "Hey, Sehun! Good morning!"

Hearing that chirpy voice, Sehun turns around and sees his neighbor grinning at him. Eyes widening and cheeks flushing, he immediately runs fast without even greeting him back. He almost trips on a rock as he dashes away.

"He ran away," Baekhyun mutters sadly. "I hope he's fine."

"He always does that like a creep everytime he sees you," Yixing comments. "But he'd follow you like a stalker at school, though."

"He's not a creep! Maybe he's just shy. I'm his upperclassman after all."

"Maybe."

"Doesn't Sehun resemble a chick? His blond hair is really cute."

Yixing answers him with a shrug.

They reach the school in a moment, Yixing parking his bicycle and locking it after telling Baekhyun to get to the lockers first to change into his indoor shoes.

"BAEK-HYUN-HYUUUUNG!!!!!!"

As Baekhyun closes the door of his locker, a big figure envelopes him into a bear-like hug that he almost stumbles. The guy clings to him affectionately despite their height difference.

"Good morning, Jongin. You're very energetic as always," Baekhyun says, not minding the younger completely sticking to him.

"Well, that's because I've already seen the face of my beautiful angel. As always, you're really soft and fluffy!" Jongin yells while grinding his face against Baekhyun's hair. "Will I see you at the club today? I'll wait for you after class!"

Baekhyun laughs, "But I don't remember joining your club, though."

"Aw, come on. It'll be fun as long as I'm with you," Jongin gives a cheesy wink, "Here. It's the registration form. Answer it, alright? Bye-bye!"

"Bye..." Baekhyun waves a little, seeing Jongin off. Jongin is a first year so he's older than him for a year. He stares at the paper and reads it. "Club Aesthetic..."

"What's that?" Yixing appears from beside him and takes the paper. The two of them head together to their respective classroom, at Year 2 Class 3.

"Jongin's asking me again to join their club."

"Club Aesthetic, a club where all good-looking people hang out together and does nothing but breathe," Yixing reads the description as he fixes his eyeglasses on top of his nose, "We aim to make the school an aesthetic place with the help of our handsome and pretty faces. Come and join us."

Baekhyun chuckles. "I'm not sure if I'm cut out for that club but it seems interesting."

"You're not good in sports and academics. The club you joined in freshman year has already closed so you don't have a club now," Yixing says, opening the door of their classroom and seeing his classmates scattered around and chatting with each other. The girls greet Baekhyun happily as he heads to his respective desk.

"Yixing hyung, you're in the literary club, right?" Baekhyun pulls out his chair and puts down his bag before he sits, while Yixing occupies the desk beside him.

"Yeah, but if you wanna join this club, then I don't have a choice but to follow you here."

"Pfft. You always do that."

"Of course. I need to make sure you're within my sight."

The bustle of the classroom settles down at the arrival of their homeroom teacher, Ms. Lee, a young lady. Students return to their seats and wait for her to speak.

"Good morning."

"Good morning, Ms. Lee!"

"Today, we have a new transfer student that will be joining our class," Ms. Lee says with a kind smile, "Come in, don't be shy."

Gossip arises from the class as the girls whisper to each other. The boys only stare when the tall intimidating guy enters the room, overpowering the whole place with his aura. The teacher looks small beside the boy who looks like a giant.

"P-please i-introduce yourself to everyone," Ms. Lee says, a bit scared.

The new student glares at everybody, making them cower in fear.

"My name's Park Chanyeol. Nice to meet you."

Nobody speaks.

"O-okay... Uhm, you can take the vacant seat at the--"

"Can I choose my seat?"

Ms. Lee just nods.

Chanyeol looks around the room in search for a nice comfortable seat where he can roam his legs freely and sleep. He spots the desk occupied by someone at the backrow of the room beside the window. He points at it.

"I want that one."

The entire class turn to look at Yixing who is surprised as well. Chanyeol walks towards him while everyone stays silent.

"Get out of my seat," Chanyeol says, looming over the kid with glasses.

"Yixing, you can take the seat over here," the teacher apologetically says.

Having no choice, Yixing just stands up and collects his stuff while sparing a frowning Baekhyun a little smile. It's fine. We can still talk to each other during breaks.

The class starts promptly. Baekhyun glances at his new seatmate who appears to be bored. He looks a little scary because of his height and his eyes.

"Why are you staring?"

Baekhyun blinks. "Huh?"

"You keep looking at my face," Chanyeol says.

"Oh... I," Baekhyun gives him a tiny smile as he whispers, "I'm Baekhyun. I hope we get along well."

"Tch. I'm not asking for your name. Stupid."

Chanyeol turns his back to sleep.

Baekhyun just rubs his nape. He's kind of rude.

From the corner of his eyes, Yixing adjusts his specs and goes back to staring at the board.

*

Lunch time.

"Did you bring a packed lunch?"

"Nope. I'm eating at the cafeteria!"

"Hey, have you watched the new MV? He's so cool, right?"

"This game just came out a week ago so let's play it after class!"

"I'm on cleaning duty today..."

"What? He confessed to her already?"

"That sucks, man. I don't know the answer. Let me copy your work."

"You can do it girl, just give it to him!"

"I'm... I'm embarrassed, I don't think I can do it..."

"We're here for you, okay? Fighting!"

"Come on, just get near the Prince. We'll wait for you outside the room."

Baekhyun zips his bag after taking out his packed lunch wrapped in a blue cloth. He is unaware of the low murmurs around him, too excited to eat the lunch box his mother made for him.

"Uhm... Ex-excuse me..."

Baekhyun looks up, seeing a girl not from his class standing right in front of him.

"B-baekhyun sunbae... I-I'm..."

Chanyeol, who's peacefully sleeping, is awaken by the noise of his guy classmates whistling and his girl classmates chattering.

Meanwhile Yixing who just came back from the cafeteria, stops by the door.

"Uhm, I-I'm sorry for bothering you..." the girl stutters as she blushes furiously without lifting her face up, "B-but I want to give you something... I-I made it last night and I hope you'd accept it..."

Baekhyun blinks up to her. "What is it?"

"Here! I-I baked some cookies for you.. P-please eat them, Baekhyun sunbae!!!"

The girl hands Baekhyun a pink small paperbag with a cute ribbon on top of it. Baekhyun gently takes it from her hand and offers her a warm smile.

"Thank you, Eri. I'll surely eat it."

The girl looks surprised.

"Y-you k-k-now my name?"

"It's written on your uniform."

"Oh, uhm! I'm sorry!!!" Eri exclaims and bows like she's about to cry.

"Don't apologize. Thanks again for this."

"O-okay! I'm-I'm getting back to class now, Baekhyun sunbae!" She runs out of the classroom squealing while two of her friends cheer her on.

Baekhyun keeps the cookies on top of his desk. He resumes opening his lunch box and eating his meal happily.

"Woah, he's so popular even in the freshmen... I envy him!"

"How to pick up girls like that? He's a genius. He barely did anything..."

"Must be his face, dude. Girls love flower boys with a prince-like appearance."

"Really? Shit. I hope I was born with that pretty face, too!"

"Oh my god, should I also give Baekhyun sweets for him to notice me?"

"I want to do that to the Prince, too!"

"He is so cute and handsome as always!"

"Accck! I wanna baby Baekhyun, put him in my pocket, and take him to my house!"

"Shh! He might hear you!"

"Baekhyun doesn't usually pay attention to his surroundings, though, so he won't!"

"Not Baekhyun, him!"

Yixing walks in and pulls out his chair with extra force, making the girls shut up as they all shudder. Yixing adjusts his specs and offers them a gentle and heartwarming smile.

"Hi. Is there a problem?"

"N-nothing," the girls all say in unison, their eyes literally sparkling at his handsomeness.

"So noisy," Chanyeol picks his ear.

"Where are you going? The next class is about to start," Baekhyun asks the transfer student who leaves his seat for the first time this morning.

"Skipping it," Chanyeol says boredly, yawning and not giving a damn about anything. He opens the door of the classroom and bumps against someone creepily standing in front of him. "Hey, watch it!"

"I-I'm sorry," the guy mutters in a broken voice who fell on the floor. When he's about to get up, he sees a pretty hand outstretched in front of his face.

"Hey, are you okay? Wait. Is that you, Sehun?"

Sehun jolts in shock, seeing behind his long fringe Baekhyun looking down worriedly at him. Baekhyun seems to be extra sparkling today that Sehun might get blind at his radiance. Good thing he has long bangs to cover his eyes.

"Here. Take my hand and I'll help you up."

Panicking, Sehun backs away quickly on the floor until his back reaches the wall outside the room.

"I-I-I-I'm f-f-fine!!!"

Before Baekhyun can talk to him any longer, Sehun has managed to stand up and leave, running as fast as he can that he bumps against someone at the hallway.

Baekhyun just sighs, shrugging his shoulders. "He's gonna hurt himself like that."

"BAEK-HYUN-HYUNG!!!"

A wild presence is approaching that Baekhyun can see smoke behind Jongin's tracks as the guy runs towards him. Baekhyun is now waiting for his drink to drop at the vending machine, and again, he is enveloped into a tight bone-crushing hug.

"I missed you, my angel!" Jongin says, squeezing Baekhyun's body and nudging his face against Baekhyun's cheek like a kitten. "Have you finished the club form yet? Have you? Have you?"

"Not yet, Jongin. I still haven't decided yet if I'll join your club."

"But you're perfect for our club! All the school's gorgeous people are there! We need your beautiful aura to make our school a harmonious place," Jongin says with a pout, "And I want to see my angel Baekhyun everyday, so that my heart will always be in peace."

"Let me think about it," Baekhyun answers with chuckle, "The next class is starting so get back to your room now, okay?"

"Yes, your Highness!" Jongin says, assuming a soldier gesture, before he runs away to retreat. "I'll wait for your answer!"

Baekhyun sips the last of his milk drink before he gets back to class. Throwing the box to the trash, he hears a deep voice behind him.

"You're quite popular, aren't you."

Baekhyun turns around.

"What makes you special?" Chanyeol sneers with crossed-arms, looking judgmentally at Baekhyun from head to toe, "You're short and you're skinny. Seems like you're not also good in class. Ah, I know. It must be your girly face."

What's his problem, Baekhyun mentally says. Did he just say I have a girly face?

"Hmm, let's see," Chanyeol says, holding Baekhyun's chin up so that he can look directly at Baekhyun's eyes staring expressionless at him, "Say, are you a girl? You look like a girl to me."

"I'm a guy," Baekhyun answers, pulling himself and stepping back, "Let's get back to class. The teacher will get mad if we're late. He's quite strict."

"Nah, I don't want to," Chanyeol stretches his arms up, "Why don't you just show me around the school?"

"What?"

"I'm quite bored. Show me around."

"But the class."

"You told me you hope to get along with me, right?" Chanyeol smirks. "Don't tell me you lied?"

Baekhyun just heaves a sigh, following his tall classmate behind.

"Fine."

Yixing glances at the back of the classroom, seeing two vacant seats. Worried, he brings out his phone under his desk and texts Baekhyun.

Where are you, Baekhyun? Are you okay? Class is starting now.

"Who is it?"

Baekhyun lifts his eyes from his phone after reading Yixing's message. Chanyeol and him ended up lazing at the rooftop after strolling around the gym, library, and cafeteria.

"It's Yixing hyung. He's asking where I am."

Chanyeol turns to him from his lying position on the floor. "Oh, that dude with four-eyes?"

"How did you know?"

"He keeps staring at you the whole time. That guy's weird."

"No, he's not weird. He's my best friend," Baekhyun hugs his knees when the wind blows to their direction, "Let's just go back. I've showed you around the school already."

Chanyeol puffs out a laugh.

"Why did you skip class and decided to come with me? You don't even know me."

"Hm. Let's see..."

"Nah. Don't answer that."

"You're a transfer student and you seem lonely. You pretended to be scary so you won't be approached by anyone, but you were actually just shy around new people. You were faking sleep and you were listening to other people's conversation, watching their actions. You were waiting for someone to talk to you and be your friend, but you were also worried that you might scare them away," Baekhyun says, smiling at the taller guy, "Is that right?"

Chanyeol stares widely at him, surprised.

"If I'm wrong, then I'm just gonna get back to class," Baekhyun stands up and dusts his pants, "You can just stay here. I'll tell the teacher that you had to stay at the infirmary because of stomach ache."

When Baekhyun leaves the rooftop, Chanyeol can only stare at his small back.

"Tch."

He smiles.

*

"See you, tomorrow!"

"Yeah, see you!"

"Let's go to the internet cafe after this."

"Do you have club activities?"

"Ah, wait for me! Don't leave!"

"Hey, you're on cleaning duty today!"

After Baekhyun packs his things, he stands up to leave the room with Yixing waiting for him.

"Where were you earlier?" Yixing asks.

"Oh, I just went to the bathroom."

"That long?"

"Yeah, and I happened to talk to the transfer student for a while. I convinced him to get back to class but I failed," Baekhyun laughs, opening his locker and wearing his outdoor shoes.

"Oh. So that was why the two of you were missing," Yixing states, "Don't hang out with that guy. He seems dangerous."

"But I think he's nice. He's just a little scary because of his height."

"You can't be sure of that."

They are now outside the school at the bicycle parking lot when somebody appears behind them.

"Hey, Second year, class three, Byun Baekhyun."

Baekhyun and Yixing turn around, seeing three girls standing on their way. Baekhyun recognizes them as all third years so that means, they are all his sunbae. The girl in the middle is Jongin's sister while he doesn't know the names of the other two girls.

"Good afternoon, Taeyeon sunbae," Baekhyun greets, bowing at the three. "What can I do for you?"

Taeyeon clears her throat. "I'm the President of Club Aesthetic and I'm recruiting you into joining our club." She shows him a paper which looks like a poster. "Right now!"

Yixing steps forward. "Thanks for the offer, Taeyeon sunbae, but Baekhyun hasn't decided yet to..."

"I'm not talking to you so shut up, Chinese Guy," Taeyeon tells Yixing.

"Yeah! Shut up, Chinese Guy!" the other two girls follow her.

"So? Are you gonna join us?"

"Uhm," Baekhyun scratches his neck as he thinks for a while, "Well, I'm not really sure... I haven't really thought about it..."

"Hm, if that's the case then don't think about it!" Taeyeon yells. He points at Baekhyun and commands behind her, "Boys! Take him!!!"

Baekhyun is taken by the a group of buff guys from the football club. Yixing is pushed to the ground, unable to do anything about the situation.

"Huff! Huff! Huff!" the football club cheers while carrying a helpless Baekhyun away. The three third years break into laughter as they all go.

Hearing that noise from the rooftop, Chanyeol curiously looks down at the ground to check what's happening. He just shrugs, seeing there his short classmate being lifted like a sacrifice.

Meanwhile, Sehun, who's hiding behind the lockers, watches Baekhyun being kidnapped. He glares at them and balls his fists.

Yixing fixes his eyeglasses and gets up from his fall.

"Tch. So troublesome."

*

Flowers, pixie dusts, blinding lights, lovely music, sparkly fountain, and the fragrant smell of sweets. Those are what greeted Baekhyun when he arrives at Club Aesthetic Garden. This garden which looks like paradise is where all the club members hang out after class. There are beautiful and handsome people everywhere having tea and eating sweets.

There's no way out, is there? Baekhyun thinks he might just go along with this. It seems like it's harmless and everyone looks friendly and nice. Plus, he's hungry and he wants to eat that delicious chocolate cake on top of the center table. Ah, that pretty sight makes him salivate.

"Everyone, may I present to you, the newest member of Club Aesthetic, Byun Baekhyun from year two class three!"

When the door opens after the Peesident's introduction, the club members all give Baekhyun a round of applause for his arrival, welcoming him to the club.

Baekhyun takes a deep breath and offers everyone his most beautiful smile as he walks at the red carpet.

"Wow, his face is so visually pleasing! He's like an angel!"

"Look at those soft eyes and plump mochi cheeks! I wanna squish them~"

"That side profile, though! He's really hot!"

"I knew it. That charming dude from the other class will join us. He truly belongs here."

"Although he's a guy, I'll gladly ask him out!"

"No way, dude. I'll do it first and make him my boyfriend!"

Jongin clicks his tongue and shakes his head, "Shut up and back off, you imbeciles! He's already mine!" He claps loudly and waves his hands in the air. "BAEKHYUN HYUNG!!! I'm here!!! Welcome to our club!!!"

Baekhyun recognizes Jongin from the crowd. He waves at him and smiles brightly.

"Ah, I'm gonna die," Jongin says dreamily, fainting due to happiness. The girls squeal behind him and catches his falling body.

"Now that the members of Club Aesthetic is already complete," Taeyeon says to the microphone, "I hereby announce to close--"

"STOP!!!"

Everybody goes silent when a certain voice emerge from the opened door of the garden. The spotlight turns on while the surprise from the crowd arise at the arrival of an unwelcomed presence.

"Who are you?" Taeyeon asks. "How dare you come in here, you non-aesthetic person?"

"I want to join this club."

Jongin furrows his eyebrows at the guy suddenly barging in without notice. The suspicious guy's face is all covered with his long blonde fringe.

"And who the hell are you?"

"Me?" A deep laugh. "We're in the same class, don't you remember, huh? Kim Jongin?"

The girls gasp, hearing the stranger say Jongin's complete name.

"He called Prince Jongin his full name! He's totally disrespectful!"

"Show your face! I bet you look like a toe!"

"Just get out of here if you can't, you uncultured swine!"

The whole club stops breathing the moment the unannounced guy lifts up his long bangs to uncover his identity. There's like a holy light emanating from his godlike handsome face as the people gasp in wild amazement. His blond hair falls across his forehead as his beautiful eyes glimmer like stars. His refined eyebrows, perfect jawline, high nose bridge, and sexy kissable lips, make the girls and guys bleed through their nose.

"Am I aesthetic enough?" the guy asks.

"Y-y-you're in!!!" Taeyeon says, clapping her hands, "Welcome to the club, Blondie!!!"

"Yey! Welcome to Club Aesthetic!" the members cheer in joy, carrying the blond guy and passing him around.

Baekhyun has successfully eaten his chocolate cake when he notices the chaos of the people behind him. He squints his eyes.

"Sehun?"

Hearing his name from that angelic voice ten meters away, Sehun's ears perk. He spots Baekhyun at a distance eating cake, and that cute sight causes his heart to thump. The crowd drops him on the ground, abandoning him immediately when Jongin in front shows his abs.

Sehun massages his injured back and stands up timidly when Baekhyun approaches him. His hair returns to its original form while his back slumps meekly.

"B-b-b-baekhyun sunbae..."

"What are you doing here, Sehun?"

"I-I-I came to save you..." Sehun stammers without raising his head. He's too nervous and shy at the same time, facing Baekhyun this close to him, "L-l-let's get out of here..."

"Hm, since I finished my cake already, I think it's time to go," Baekhyun places down his plate on top of the table and smiles. "Come on, let's go home together."

The glorious hand outstretched to Sehun seems heavenly to be touched by a mere mortal like him. His knees are shaking and his face is blushing like he wants to cry. This is a precious moment for him. He takes Baekhyun's hand and allows himself to be pulled away as they leave side by side.

"Why do you always hide your face?" Baekhyun asks while the two of them walk home together. They pass by the empty playground where Baekhyun used to play when he was young.

"I-it's because... I-I don't want... to spread my curse, Baekhyun sunbae..."

"Curse?"

"T-t-they said... that my face... is a curse... That's why I... I keep hiding it... from people..."

"Don't say that," Baekhyun says. He turns to the younger male and cups his face inside his small hands. "You are not cursed. Your face is a blessing."

Sehun's eyes slowly widen at the sudden physical contact of Baekhyun's warm hand cupping his face. This is the first time that Sehun can have a clear look of Baekhyun's face ever since they moved into the neighborhood five years ago. Baekhyun really is so beautiful that Sehun can't even explain with words how ethereal he is. It's making him emotional and overwhelmed, Baekhyun's words and his actions.

"Are you okay?"

Sehun's nose gushes out blood.

"Your nose..."

"I... I... I... G-g-g..!!!" Sehun backs away and runs to escape. "Goodbye!!!!"

Baekhyun stares cluelessly at Sehun running away like he's in a race.

"Why is he always running away?"

"So, you're here..."

Baekhyun looks behind him.

"I've been... calling your phone..." Yixing pants for his breath while holding his knees. "What happened to you?"

"Oh, Yixing hyung!" Baekhyun greets with a light chuckle. "I'm sorry, I get held back by the club for a while. Were you worried?"

"Of course, I was!" Yixing snaps. "So, you decided to join them after all?"

"Yeah. They have cake."

That makes Yixing laugh. He ruffles Baekhyun's hair and pulls him close.

"Come on. I'll take you home until the door."

"You take me to school and take me home everyday. You're like my personal butler."

"Yeah? Do you want me to call you Young Master now?"

"Don't do that," Baekhyun sticks his tongue out and runs away like a child. "It's embarrassing if people heard you!"

"Hey, Young Master!"

"Shut up, hyung!"

Yixing chases after him.

"Young Master Baekhyun!"

"Stop!"

*

The next day.

"Good morning, Prince Baekhyun! This is for you! They're honey biscuits!"

"I brought you snacks, please accept it, Prince!"

"Here! Cupcakes from me, Baekhyun-nim!"

"G-g-good morning, Baekhyun sunbae... T-t-the chocolate sticks... are from me..."

"Thank you everyone. Thanks Sehun," Baekhyun looks at the people lurking around him including Sehun who has managed to infiltrate their classroom. Baekhyun stares down at his desk full of sweets from his classmates, "But why so many?"

"Ah! That's because we decided to be your official fans from now on! Sehun also joined us!!!" the four girls giggle, "We hope you accept our undying love, Prince Baekhyun!"

Bakhyun smiles sweetly at them. "Sure."

"KYAAAHHHHH!!! HE SMILED AT US!!!"

"Yes, he did! My heart is throbbing!"

"The word is suddenly peaceful, thanks to Prince Baekhyun!"

"HE IS SO BEAUTIFUL MY ACNE ARE NOW CLEARED!!!"

"I KNOW, I KNOW!!! I'M LITERALLY SHAKING!"

Sehun whose saliva is dripping and whose soul is leaving his body, lets himself be shaken by the four girls as they release their extreme fangirling.

"Tch," Chanyeol snorts and rolls his eyes, slumping his head on top of his desk. "So freaking annoying."

"Do you want some?"

Chanyeol peeks at his seatmate who's offering him a piece of candy. He sees Baekhyun's desk overflowing with gifts and treats.

"I hate sweets," Chanyeol just says, before ignoring the whole world again.

The classroom door slams open loudly, and a large sobbing bear appears.

"BAEK-HYUN-HYUNG!!!"

Jongin runs towards Baekhyun and hugs him tight while smothering his face against Baekhyun's hair. The girls at the class squeal at the arrival of another handsome Prince meanwhile the boys, including Sehun, all die of envy.

"Waah! I missed you so much, my angel!" Jongin aggressively cries while he squeezes Baekhyun inside his arms. "Thank god, I saw your cute face now!!! My energy is back!"

"But we just saw each other yesterday, Jongin," Baekhyun says with a soft laugh.

"That's not enough! I wanna see you every second of my life! Can I stay here with you? Please? Please?"

"Nope. This isn't your class."

"Wahhhh! I hate it! I wanna be with my angel!"

Baekhyun is embraced again by Jongin clinging to him like a koala. Jongin accidentally nudges the person sitting peacefully behind him.

Observing the sight, Yixing furrows his eyebrows, crumpling a piece of paper inside his fist. He is about to stand up from his seat, when he hears the noise of a chair being pushed back against the floor.

"Hey, you."

Jongin turns around.

"You're invading my space," Chanyeol mutters as he stands tall in front of Jongin. "Who the hell are you? Get out of here."

"Oh. Me? I'm Baekhyun hyung's Prince," Jongin says, giving the unknown guy a once-over while smirking arrogantly. "And who are you?"

"Who am I?"

Chanyeol shakes his head and laughs sarcastically.

"I'm Baekhyun's--"

Everybody in the room falls silent.

Baekhyun's fan girls drop the notebooks they are holding.

Yixing's fist tightens.

Jongin's glare intensifies.

Sehun is ready to kill anytime.

Chanyeol suddenly realizes what's happening.

"You're Baekhyun's what?" Jongin asks.

"I'm Baekhyun's seatmate," Chanyeol answers, "Got a problem with that?"

Jongin cackles, "Oh, I see."

Everybody goes back to their own businesses as Baekhyun ignores his surroundings. He is eating his sweets happily, not caring about the argument around him.

"See you after class, Baekhyun hyung!" Jongin chirps while waving at the older. "I'll wait for you at the club!" He sends Chanyeol a death glare before skipping away.

"Sure," Baekhyun answers, waving a little.

"What club is that guy talking about?" Chanyeol mumbles at Baekhyun.

"Club Aesthetic," Sehun who emerges from between them and answers for him. He pushes Chanyeol's face away from Baekhyun. "And I'm also in that club."

"And who the hell are you?"

"I'm Sehun," Sehun answers, "I'm Baekhyun sunbae's neighbor."

"Then, get out of here."

"I don't want to."

"This kid! Why are you so cocky? I'm older than you so speak politely."

"Baekhyun sunbae is the sunbae I only acknowledge. Not you nor anyone."

"Go back to your own classroom, you stupid prick."

"Don't order me around, you ugly giant."

Meanwhile, Baekhyun notices that his pencil case is missing from his bag, so he suddenly stands up. Did he forget it at home?

Everyone around looks at Baekhyun's confused state.

"Omg! What's the problem, Prince!?"

"Did you lose something, Baekhyun!?"

"We'll find it for you!"

"Just tell us what you need, Prince Baekhyun!"

"No, it's okay," Baekhyun mindlessly heads towards the seat in the middle of the classroom. He tugs the sleeve of the uniform of the student sitting there.

"What is it?"

"Yixing hyung. I left my pencil case at home."

"You're really forgetful, aren't you?"

Baekhyun snickers. "I'm sorry, but can I borrow your pencil?"

"Of course," Yixing smiles as he hands Baekhyun his own pencil. "Here."

"Thank you."

"Do you still need anything?"

"Mm, no."

"Did you finish your assignment?"

"Yes! Thanks for helping me last night."

"No problem," Yixing says, side-eyeing the people staring at him. He lets out a secret smirk. "I'm Baekhyun's best friend after all."

When Baekhyun gets back to his seat, the atmosphere feels kind of weird and different. He looks around him.

"Did something happen?"

*

"Oh. You're here."

"Hey."

"Hey."

Baekhyun looks up to the voice that disturbed his thoughts. Chanyeol mindlessly sits beside him who is sipping his orange juice.

"Why is the Prince here?" Chanyeol asks teasingly. "Does the Prince want to nap?"

"Maybe," Baekhyun yawns sleepily. "It's quite noisy... in the classroom... so I went up here..."

"Tch. Of course it would be."

"Hm..."

"Oi, what do you think you're doing!?" Chanyeol asks in panic when he suddenly feels Baekhyun's head falling slowly on his shoulder. "Get off.... Will you...."

No answer.

The wind blows but it's warm and peaceful. Chanyeol finds himself squeezing the box of orange juice he is drinking as his body tenses.

He sighs.

"You can't just do that..."

Silence replies Chanyeol as he basks in Baekhyun's gentle presence lingering beside him. The way Baekhyun's hair touches his cheek is making his tummy kind of tingle. Baekhyun scoots his body closer to his warmth, and he suddenly forgets how to breathe. How can a guy make him feel this way? This is just weird.

"Chanyeol..."

"H-huh?"

"You smell nice..."

Chanyeol clenches his fists and gulps. Is this guy actually a girl and is now seducing him? That must be it. Now he just needs to make sure. If Baekhyun is really a girl, he would have boobs, right? If only he could reach Baekhyun's chest and touch if there are boobs...

Chanyeol lifts his hand, and oh so slowly, lowkey palms Baekhyun's chest.

Touch.

Touch.

Touch.

Chanyeol wants to cry.

It's flat!!!

"What are you doing?" Baekhyun asks, staring right into Chanyeol who has now his hands all over his chest.

Chanyeol's eyes widen and withdraws his hands.

"M-m-my hands slipped!!!"

Baekhyun rubs his eyes.

"Are you checking out if I am a girl?"

"I can't help it, you're just!" Chanyeol holds his forehead, "Too cute!!! And it's weird!!!"

Baekhyun snickers at Chanyeol's cute reaction. "You're really funny, aren't you? I thought you hated me."

"And what makes you say that?"

"Well, we're seatmates but you don't actually talk to me."

"That's because your fans will kill me if I talk to you," Chanyeol groans to himself, "What I mean is, I don't really like talking when there are lots of people."

"Whenever you want someone to talk to, I'm just here to listen. It's fine if it's not in front of many people. Oh! I'll give you my number so you can text me, too."

Chanyeol stares at his phone, seeing the contact number Baekhyun saved himself. Baekhyun put a heart beside his name and maybe Chanyeol wants to squeal a little. Why is he being happy over this anyway?

Baekhyun smiles sweetly at him.

"There. Now you have my number. It's a top secret so don't give it away, okay?"

Chanyeol averts his eyes.

"I-isn't it time for the next period? Let's go back to class."

"Am I really hearing this from you?"

"Shut up. I don't usually skip classes. I'm actually a good student."

"Really? Then, you should teach me!"

"You need a smart brain to be able to understand my teachings."

"Are you saying that I'm an idiot?"

"You said it yourself."

"That's really mean!"

All students inside the classroom are staring as both Chanyeol and Baekhyun enter together. Chanyeol ignores the looks directed at him when he sits on his chair. Baekhyun seems not to mind the attention he is garnering. He just brings out his things and puts them on his desk needed for the next subject.

"Why did they come back together?"

"Did the transfer student threaten our Prince!?"

"Maybe they're friends now?"

Yixing listens to his girl classmates whispering behind him.

"I saw them going to the rooftop together!"

"Really? Baekhyun is friendly with everyone so that's not a surprise!"

Baekhyun faces Chanyeol and says something to him while putting his palms together. Chanyeol turns around, gets something from his bag, and hands Baekhyun an eraser. Baekhyun smiles at him as a thank you.

"Look, I told you they're friends now!"

"Hey. But how about Yixing."

"What about him."

"He could be left out!"

"I CAN ACTUALLY HEAR YOU."

The girls slowly turn their heads at Yixing smiling like an angel behind them.

"Please, shut up or I'll do bad things."

"O-okay..."

Baekhyun looks over at Yixing's seat, wondering if his best friend got a stomach ache. His face looks pained, though.

*

Today is White Day and that only means everybody in school is gonna give and receive chocolates in this special day. Classes are cancelled so students are rejoicing. The air smells exceptionally sweet, especially for Baekhyun, now that when he opens his locker the morning he arrived in the classroom, it's already filled with chocolates, flowers, gifts, and love letters.

Baekhyun's fans, as always, are gathered around him, squealing and trying to get his attention. Baekhyun looks at them and gives them his prettiest smile.

"Uhm... Thank you so much for the chocolates."

"No problem, Prince! Anything for you!" they all energetically say in unison. "WE LOVE YOU!!!"

As soon as Baekhyun sits down on his chair, he sees Chanyeol already dozing off on his desk who looks like he doesn't have a single interest around him. Well. That's expected of him anyway.

Bzzt. Bzzt.

Baekhyun opens his phone and reads a message.

"Oh, it's from Jongin."

Happy White Day, Baekhyun hyung! Can you meet me at the garden today? I have something important to tell you. Please reply!

"Hm. I wonder what it is."

Baekhyun stands up.

"Where are you going?" Yixing asks him when he sees him leaving the classroom.

"Oh. I'm just gonna meet someone."

"Who is it?"

Baekhyun just smiles.

"I won't take long."

The Aesthetic Club garden is extra sparkling and elegant today the moment Baekhyun arrives. It's surprisingly empty but the ambiance is overwhelming. Baekhyun sees Jongin standing under the tree, looking handsome as always in his white suit like a real-life Prince. The guy smiles at him and waves.

"You came, Baekhyun hyung!"

"Yeah, you texted me and said you were gonna say something important."

"Yes, actually... I've been meaning to tell you this for a long time."

Jongin suddenly kneels down in front of Baekhyun and brings out a bouquet of red roses.

Baekhyun's eyes widen.

"Baekhyun hyung, the moment I saw you at the opening ceremony, I fell in love with you at first sight. I may be always loud and clingy with you, but I'm really serious about how I feel towards you," Jongin confesses as he stares into Baekhyun's eyes, "I admire you so much and I really like you a lot. Please go out with me."

Baekhyun opens his mouth to say something but he's too surprised to utter any words.

"Uhm, Jongin, I--"

"You don't have to answer right now, Baekhyun hyung. Please take your time and---"

"No. I'll give you my answer right now," Baekhyun says. He holds Jongin's hands and helps him stand up. "Jongin, I like you, too..."

Jongin's heart races.

"But not in a kind of way to be able to go out with you," Baekhyun continues, "You're a good friend and you're really nice to me, and I can tell that you're a wonderful person. But I can't return your feelings towards me. I want us to stay just like how we are now."

Jongin smiles sadly, feeling his heart break. But it's all right, as long as Baekhyun stays friends with him. He can feel tears forming in his eyes and lets them fall anyway.

"Okay, I understand..."

"Thank you for the flowers and thank you for liking me," Baekhyun says as he bows, "But I won't be taking them with me. I'm sorry."

Jongin only watches as Baekhyun's small back disappears out of his sight. This is his first heartbreak and he's glad he is brave enough to at least confess to the person he likes. He sighs to himself and sits on the grass under the tree.

"This hurts a lot more than I expected..."

Baekhyun is walking down the hallway and is about to head back to his classroom, when he sees someone being surrounded by two to three guys. He finds out it was Sehun who is being cornered by the guys who are bigger than him.

"Hey! I just told you to give us your money!"

"You're not gonna do it!? You wanna get hurt!?"

"I-I-I don't have any money! S-s-stop bothering me!"

"You really got the nerve to talk back huh, you useless brat!"

Baekhyun throws his shoe at the bully's head. The big guy looks at him with his dark scary gaze.

"What are you doing!? Leave Sehun alone!" Baekhyun bravely says.

Sehun's eyes shine upon seeing his Baekhyun sunbae standing up for him.

"Oh, look who it is. It's Prince Baekhyun!"

"So, you think you can save this poor kid? How lame!"

"We can beat you up into a pulp right now, you small fry!"

"Hahahaha! Come at us now, shorty!"

Baekhyun freezes, stepping backwards as the bullies get closer to him.

"HEY! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING, YOU UGLY BASTARDS!"

The three bullies stiffen at the sight of a battalion of girls suddenly appearing out of nowhere.

"Are you picking a fight with our husband!?"

"GO TO HELL AND DIE YOU UGLY PIGS!"

"Who do you think you are screaming at Baekhyun like that!"

"Unforgivable!"

"You wanna fight!?"

"Leave the Prince alone!"

"I'LL FUCKING KILL YOU!!!"

Before Baekhyun knows it, the group of guys who was trying to assault Sehun are now gone after being chased by the girls who are mainly his fans. He mentally thanks them for helping him out and driving those bullies away.

"Are you okay, Sehun? Are you hurt somewhere?"

"N-no, I'm fine..." Sehun stands up while Baekhyun assists him. He notices that his palm is bleeding because of falling on the ground earlier.

"Let's go the nurse's office to treat your wound," Baekhyun offers, pulling Sehun with him. "Come on."

"But I..."

"It'll get infected if you leave it like that."

Staring at his cleaned and bandaged hand, Sehun enjoys the comfortable silence in the air while waiting for Baekhyun to finish talking with the nurse. Now that they're alone in the clinic, he can feel his heart pound faster when Baekhyun sits on the bed next to him.

"The nurse said you can stay here for a while."

"H-how about you, Baekhyun sunbae? A-a-aren't you going to return to your classroom?"

"Oh. I'll head back later after I make sure you're okay."

Sehun hides his face as he blushes.

"B-baekhyun sunbae..."

"Yeah?"

"T-thank you for helping me... I-I felt embarrassed that you had... to see how lame I am..."

Baekhyun smiles. "It's nothing. Of course, I just feel the need to protect someone who's younger than me."

With shaking fingers, Sehun fishes out a small box of chocolate from his pocket and shyly hands it to Baekhyun. He was about to put it inside Baekhyun's locker earlier when the bullies got into his way. Thank god the chocolates are fine.

"H-here. It's for you, Baekhyun sunbae... I-I made them last night... to give you on White Day..."

Baekhyun looks at the pink box of chocolates Sehun is giving him.

"I-I don't know if you noticed but... I've been watching you for a long time... E-ever since my family moved in to your neighborhood, I started... to look at you from a far... So I was really happy... when you talked to me first... I was really glad... to become close to you like this... So, I want to be honest with you... A-and tell you how I... really feel..."

Sehun clenches his fists together before he says:

"I LIKE YOU A LOT, BAEKHYUN SUNBAE!!!"

"Sehun..."

"P-please, accept my heart! I-I want to date you and be your b-b-boyfriend!!!"

Sehun is still catching for his raging heartbeat when he feels Baekhyun's hand touching his chin. Before he knows it, he is directly looking at Baekhyun in the eyes.

"B-baekhyun sunbae..."

"Thank you for telling me how you feel. I appreciate it a lot."

Baekhyun half-smiles but it makes Sehun's chest clench.

"But I can't accept your heart. You're like a precious little brother to me and I don't want that to change... I can't be boyfriends with you, and I hope you understand that."

Sehun lowers his head, feeling tears brimming on the corners of his eyes. He finally sobs as Baekhyun only pats his back.

"I-I see... So, that's how... it is..."

"I have to get back to my classroom now."

"O-okay..."

Sehun hears the door of the clinic closing after Baekhyun leaves. He buries his face on the pillow and cries, staring at the box of chocolates Baekhyun left together with his broken heart.

"I-I just got dumped... It hurts..."

It's already lunch time; Baekhyun is falling in line at the cafeteria when someone suddenly pulls him out of the line. Surprised, he sees Yixing smiling at him and showing him a box of packed lunch.

"You don't have to buy food. I brought us lunch."

"Wow! Thank you, hyung!"

They choose to eat lunch under the tree outside, where most students are eating as well. On top of the blanket laid out on the grass they sit together, eating the lunch Yixing cooked for the both of them.

"Yum! This tastes really good!" Baekhyun cries, munching the rolled omelette with a smile on his face. "Your wife is gonna be so lucky to eat your cooking everyday!"

"Too bad I'm not gonna get myself a wife," Yixing chuckles. He gives Baekhyun water when his best friend starts coughing.

"W-what do you mean by that..." Baekhyun mutters. "Are you gonna stay single forever?"

"Well, if the person I like won't go out with me, then I think I might stay that way forever."

"W-WHAT? Y-YOU HAVE SOMEONE YOU LIKE!?"

Yixing laughs.

"I do."

"Who is she? Do I know her? Is she from our class?"

"It's not a girl."

"So, it's a boy!?"

"You're really naive, aren't you?"

Baekhyun stiffens when Yixing out of the blue grabs his wrist. His eyes instantly enlarge when Yixing suddenly shoves him down the grass with him hovering on top.

"H-hyung, what are you... doing.."

"Baekhyun," Yixing mutters, leaning his face closer to the male, "I've been by your side since we were young. Don't tell me you still don't know who's that person I'm talking about?"

"Y-you're getting too close, please let me go," Baekhyun mumbles, "W-why are you doing this?"

"You still won't realize after I act like this towards you, will you? I've been hiding my true self in front of you," Yixing says, scaring Baekhyun at the drastic change in his eyes, "I'm tired and sick of pretending to be your best friend! For a long time, I don't  see you that way!"

"Y-yixing hyung..."

"You wanna know the truth? Then listen to me!" Yixing yells, making Baekhyun flinch. "I have feelings for you all this time! You're too dense to notice that, right? Because you're being so nice to everybody! I hate that! I'm selfish because I want you only for myself! I want you to become mine!"

Baekhyun tenses when Yixing rests his head on top of his chest.

"Do you... Do you even understand that, huh, Baekhyun?"

The atmosphere turns thick and uncomfortable as Baekhyun stays pinned down on the ground. He gently pushes Yixing away and gets out of his hold. Yixing looks at him with pained eyes, and even he himself feels hurt seeing the way his best friend breaks in front of him.

Baekhyun stands up.

"I'm sorry... I need to be alone for now."

Then he runs away as fast as he can.

Yixing stares at the unfinished lunch box Baekhyun left, feeling his insides twist as regret crawls into his chest.

"Shit," he buries his face into his palms, "I completely screwed up..."

*

Hearing a sobbing noise from nearby, the guy with a book covering his face who was sleeping at the rooftop awakens. Baekhyun becomes aware of what he did so he quickly wipes the tears in his puffy eyes with the sleeve of his uniform.

"I-I'm sorry to disturb your nap..."

Chanyeol gets up, curiously peeking at Baekhyun, "Hey. Are you crying?"

"No..."

"Your eyes are red, though?"

Baekhyun turns his back away to hide his messed-up face.

"Did you just get dumped on White Day?"

"No..."

"Then, why is your face like that? You look ugly."

Baekhyun sighs, "You're probably the only one saying that I'm ugly..."

"I'm just kidding. Don't take that seriously."

"Why are you even here anyway? Everybody's celebrating White Day since classes are cancelled."

"I could ask the same for you. Why are you, a popular guy, even here hanging out with someone like me?"

Chanyeol chooses to sit closer to Baekhyun just because he feels like it. He takes the space beside him and stretches his long legs.

"I just... feel comfortable around you," Baekhyun says, "When I'm with you, I can be just myself. I can be sad and I can be happy. I can properly breathe and I can say whatever I want."

Chanyeol hums.

"So even the Prince gets sentimental, too."

"Stop calling me Prince. I hate it."

"Woah."

"I hate it... when it's you who calls me like that," Baekhyun mutters, unconsciously leaning his head on top of Chanyeol's shoulder as if it truly belongs there. Chanyeol is still about to shove him away when he hears Baekhyun say, "Please let me stay like this for a while."

Staring at the clear skies, Chanyeol finds himself relaxing his stiff shoulders while he lets Baekhyun do what he wants. He gets the book he was reading and just continues where he left off. Just like that, both of them sit in silence with no one speaking. They relish the comfortable atmosphere with ease.

"If you wanna talk about it, just talk," Chanyeol says after a long while. He clears his throat when Baekhyun doesn't reply, "I'll listen to you so just spill it anytime."

Baekhyun breathes.

"Chanyeol."

"What?"

"I think I already found someone I like."

Chanyeol pretends not to react. He keeps his face neutral with all his best.

"Yeah. Good for you."

"How about you? Do you have someone you like?"

"Me? I don't know."

"If you found someone you like, you have to tell me first, okay?"

Chanyeol rubs his ear.

"Yeah... I'll do that."

Baekhyun chuckles and forgets the reason of his tears earlier. He gets something from his pocket and places it on top of Chanyeol's lap. It's a small piece of normal-looking chocolate, not even expensive, not even fancy. Just a plain chocolate wrapped in a cheap plastic.

"For you."

"What's this?"

"A chocolate."

Thinking for a while, Chanyeol gets something from his pocket too, and hands it to Baekhyun. It's a candy, just a small piece of ordinary candy.

"For you."

"What's this?"

"A candy."

Baekhyun laughs and keeps it inside his pocket anyway. He never bothers to take his head away from Chanyeol's shoulder; it's too comfortable to even move so maybe he'll just sleep here for the rest of his life.

"Thank you. I'll eat this well."

Chanyeol hides his smile, turning the page of the book he is reading.

"For a delinquent student like you, it's surprising that you're actually reading a book," Baekhyun says.

"I'm not a delinquent. I'm just too lazy to groom myself."

"Yeah? Then what are you reading?"

"A novel."

"About what?"

"You won't understand it anyway."

"Still, share it with me."

"I don't want to."

"Then, just read me one line."

"It's in Japanese."

The pages of the book might be all empty, yet Chanyeol strangely feels complete with this warmth sitting next to him.

*

To be continued

(A/N: Byun Candy & Loey Park are married! Thanks for reading and wait for the next part!)