Baekhyun's POV

"It's been over a week and I have tried to find Chanyeol. I fell asleep sitting up in my room last night hoping each night he would show up so I can explain but nothing. We haven't been able to go back to the company yet as Cece is redecorating the place making sure no one can get hurt. Everyone has been busy doing their own thing. I have been in my room looking over some music sheets waiting for just one day or night Chanyeol will show up. I decide to head off out on a walk and just see where the day takes me.

Walking past the company building I can see builders walking in and out some carefully carrying new mirrors. Stopping just outside I wonder if I was quick enough could I slip inside and maybe head to the ghost room to see if he is there. Taking a deep breath I make a run for it sneaking down the side of the building through a back door. Quickly I make my way down past the dance studios seeing some builders fixing the mirrors inside. I quickly rush past and decide to take the stairs instead of waiting on the lift.

Making it up the stairs without being caught I rush along the corridor stopping right outside the Ghost room as I reach and grab the handle. I push it and the door opens to my delight as I hurry inside closing the door behind me. Dropping my bag to the floor I make my way to the centre of the room. "Chanyeol are you here? I'm sorry please come out and talk to me. I won't leave until you do" I plop down on the floor looking at the mirrors hoping the one that opens will open and that he will just walk right through it. 15 minutes have passed so I get up from the floor and walk to the mirror pushing it as it slides open making me step inside. Walking carefully along the back as not to be seen. The area from before is blocked off stopping me from going any further. I reach my hands along the wall looking for the part Chanyeol hit before but nothing works. "Shit" I moan out as I make my way back the way I came and close the mirror behind me. "If you can hear me I am really sorry. I never meant to hurt your feelings Chanyeol. I promise please don't ignore me". I find myself getting upset that his feelings were hurt because I was being nosy and wanted to know more about him. I wipe a stray tear and grab my bag slinging it over my shoulder leaving the room.

Quickly I make my way out of the building as I see Cece and Lay get out of a car. "Shit " I panic moving as close to the wall as I can as not to be seen. "We need this all sorted honey we have our yearly Masquerade ball in 3 weeks time everything needs to be sorted then," I turn a little to try and see them as Lay tries to comfort her by hugging her. Once they embrace I make a run for it and finally get out onto the street without anyone seeing me.

Not wanting to head home just yet I make my way across the street and down a bit to a nearby park. Finding a spot under a large tree I take a seat and just look at people playing in the park enjoying the day. My mind keeps drifting off to Chanyeol and how he must be feeling hearing everything that was said that day. Kai was wrong with the names he called Chanyeol. Chen had a major go at him when we got back to the dorm that day. They wouldn't talk to each other for a while until Kai's knees nearly got raw from being on the floor begging Chen to forgive him and his behaviour. Grabbing my backpack I move it so I can lay my head on it and close my eyes resting for a bit listening to the world around me and the beautiful music it makes with the chirping of the birds.

My peace and quiet is ruined when I hear laughing and shouting making me sit up knowing the voices. "Hey Baek why didn't you say you were coming to the park you could have waited for us" Jeno shouts towards me while kicking the ball towards Kai who has his arm around Chen's shoulder. "I'm sorry I just fancied a bit of alone time" I answer as he flops down on the grass beside me. "Are you still in shock after what happened that day?" He looks at me with concern as I look towards Kai. "I guess I am scared if I'm honest" I turn to look back at him as he looks towards Kai. "Don't be so hard on Kai he just doesn't have a filter. He doesn't think before he speaks. He has been apologising all week and today is the first time I have seen him smile since all this happened . We are all a team. We should work together and not ignore each other "Jeno says his piece and heads off to kick the ball with Kai making me feel bad that it's not Kai I am worrying about but more on how Chanyeol is feeling.

"Hey Baek'' Chen joins me sitting down beside me. "Baek are you ok? you seem rather distant this week the guys and I have been worried about you is everything ok?" Chen looks at me with sorrow making me feel bad that I didn't realise I made them all worry. "I guess I just don't know what to do with my free time. I was expecting to be busy when I joined but it seems a lot has happened since I arrived" I smile shyly at him as he just looks ahead at the others playing with a football. "Oh Chen, does the company have a masquerade ball coming soon?" he jumps up from the grass shocking me as he lets out an unholy scream making the others look towards us. "Hey what the hell?" Kai rushes over towards us with Jeno as I get up from the grass looking over Chen to see if he may have got bitten or something.

"The ball is in three weeks how have I forgotten?" . I need to sort out my outfit. I need to head out I'll see you guys later" Chen rushes off leaving us three laughing at his outburst. "So is this Masquerade ball a big thing?" I grab the football bouncing it as the others look at me shocked. "It is huge in our company. Cece goes all out for it making sure everything is perfect. She has guests from other companies over and top Music producers. Any person from the music business will be there so that's why Chen ran off like a crazy person," Kai laughs taking the ball from be and kicking it into a goal close by. "Should one of you come with me then and tell me what I need to buy for it?" I look at Jeno as he holds out his arm. "I'll show you all you need for this ball" He smirks as I link his arm as we leave the park with Kai following behind.

A few blocks down the street 

Chanyeol's POV 

"Chanyeol Sir, I am just popping out to get some shopping. Would you like me to bring you anything back?" Lianne fixes her bag over her shoulder as I join her in the living room. "Maybe some fudge if you can and Lianne please take the car this time you nearly hurt yourself the last time trying to carry everything home". I watch as she lowers her head embarrassed. "I don't really like taking your car Sir, I mean Chanyeol'' she blushes as I take the keys from the table and toss them to her. "I bought you that car, it's all yours so please use it" I watch as she smiles "Thank you sir, but won't you need it?" she stops as she opens the door waiting. "Lianne I have three other cars to use head on out and I will see you later and don't rush back enjoy the sun out today". I head back into the kitchen pouring myself a cold drink from the fridge. The weather is rather hot today which is weird since it's autumn so I pull off my hoodie and make my way to the private garden out the back. Nobody can see in here. I made sure of it. I sit on one of the sun chairs and lay back loving the feeling of the wind and warmth of the sun on my scarred face.

As I close my eyes I feel the slight sting in my arm making me remember I have to take my next painkiller. Opening my eyes as I sit up I look at my arm all wrapped up. Touching the bandages area, my mind drifted off to seeing Baekhyun scramble when I smashed the mirrors on top of him and the others. I didn't mean to hurt anyone, I just hate that Kai. He talks shit about people and I hate it. He thinks he is someone important around here when in fact he is a nobody. He tries to be all brave when deep down I know he is shy. I have seen him work day and night in the dance studio hurting himself pushing himself to the point that he passed out one time while I was watching him try to get his dance moves right. I guess I can just see myself in him and I hate it because I can't do what I love so much anymore. 

Throwing my glass smashing it against the ground as I grab my face in my hands holding it tight trying to calm myself down.  As I close my eyes all I can see again is Baekhyun covering his head looking so afraid. Getting up from the sun chair and making my way into the kitchen I grab the brush and sweep up my mess making sure to pick up all the glass so Lianne or myself wont get hurt. Maybe I should go and check on Baekhyun tonight. I need to make sure he is ok. I can't be angry anymore, it wasn't his fault after all. I decide to wait till it gets dark and head over to his dorm and hopefully see him. 

Later that night 

Baekhyun pov

"I enjoyed tonight, but I am wiped goodnight all" I wave goodnight to my roommates as I make my way to my bedroom. Along the hallway I see the window just outside my bedroom wide open. It's been awhile since I have seen it open. I feel my heart pound in my chest as I rush down to my bedroom bursting inside the room looking around. There laying on my bed is a beautiful red rose with a black ribbon on it being lit up by the outside light. Closing my bedroom door and locking it I rush over picking up the rose smelling it. "Why didn't you stay?" I whisper to the room as I place the rose with the others on my dresser. "I did" I hear his deep voice from behind me making me jump holding my chest. "Don't scare me like that damn it" I fall sitting on my bed trying to catch my breath as he steps out of the darkest  part of my room. 

"Sorry" he whispers as he walks closer to my window looking out. "Chanyeol are you ok I was so worried. I sneaked into the company today to see if you were there but you never answered". I wait as he turns around dressed in all black with his hood up hiding his face. "Why is your hand wrapped in a bandage" I get up from the bed and make my way closer to him seeing the bandaged hand. Lifting it up I pull back his sleeve a little before I look up at him. "You cut it from the glass?" he pulls his hand back and moves away from me making me feel so hurt and small. "Chanyeol I am so sorry I hurt your feelings and you had to hear all what Kai said. I was just wanting to get to know you better that's all, I am sorry". I wait as he huffs. " You don't need to know about my past Baekhyun" he whispers in that deep voice I have fallen in love with. "Please Chanyeol, can you sit, your making me nervous pacing my floor. Let me turn on the lamp is that ok?" I wait till he replies as I turn it on letting the small bit of light light my room. 

I still can't see his face with his hood up but at least I can see him a little bit better then in the dark. "I know you won loads of Trophies and awards, what happened ?" I watch as he moves so quickly looking so annoyed and angry. "Why do you need to know everything about me?. I should go. I just wanted to make sure you were ok after I smashed the glass and seen as though you are I will leave, " He makes his way over to my bedroom door just about to open it when I grab his good arm. "Please don't go, I have been so worried about you" I lower my voice trying to sound calmer as he lowers his head and turns to face me. " You don't need to worry about me Baekhyun, I can take care of myself" he tries to free his arm but I stop him. "What do you want from me?" he grabs both my arms holding them tight and he nearly lifts me off the floor hurting me. 

"I just wanted to know who you are that's all" I begin to tremble and get really emotional as a tear falls from my eyes as he is scaring me right now. "Shit" he whispers letting me go as I keep staring at the dark space under his hoodie where his face is well hidden. Reaching his hand up I close my eyes afraid he may hit me but he gently wipes my cheek free of tears. I let out a breath I was holding feeling his large hand touch my face. "Don't cry Baekhyun, not over me, I didn't mean to hurt you. I must leave" he moves away again opening my bedroom door and checking the hallway. "Wait, stay for a little bit. I can get us a drink from the kitchen, just hang out with me. I will turn off the light if it makes you more comfortable please Chanyeol I feel so bad as it is". I wait for a few seconds and he closes the door. "Ok I'll stay for a little bit" he whispers as I wipe my face and hurry out to the kitchen grabbing a large bottle of soda, two glasses and some snacks and rush back to my bedroom without my roommates seeing me.

I step into the bedroom and lock the door seeing him sitting on the end of my bed with his back to me but his hood is down and I can see his black hair. I take a deep breath and place all the things in my hands down on my desk. "Ok so I got us some soda and snacks. I hope you like jelly babies " I wait as he starts to speak . "Baekhyun don't run" he whispers as he turns to face me. I have to admit I'm rather nervous as it feels like he is turning in slow motion. " You don't have to show me Chanyeol if you're not comfortable". He stops and waits as I know I shouldn't have said anything. " Maybe you're right" he moves his back to face me again pulling up his hood as I rush to him sitting close on the bed. "Show me" I touch his shoulder as he turns to face me and removes his hood. 

" I can't remove the mask I'm wearing I'm not ready to show you that" He smiles as I shyly smile back. "That's ok and thank you for trusting me, now you pour out the drinks while I find us something to watch" I grab my laptop turning it on feeling rather happy that he is more relaxed with me. I watch him move around my room pouring out some drinks and grabbing the goodies while carrying them over to the bed sitting beside me. I get comfy hugging a pillow as I turn on Netflix. "So what shall we watch?" I look at him as he turns to face me with his dark mask cover one side of his face. " Anything you want you choose" he smiles as he settles on my bed making me happy that he stayed. I want to ask him about the ball but I think I will wait for another day. Maybe in time he will open up to me more but for now he can me my little secret, my ghost.   

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