"Hey," greeted Chanyeol as soon as Baekhyun's face flashed on the screen of his laptop. Baekhyun is sitting on the shore under the starry night sky while Chanyeol, on the other hand, is resting on his hotel room.

"Hi," Baekhyun sheepishly smiled trying to hide the problem he has right now. "How are you doing there, Yeollie?"

"I'm doing my best here," Chanyeol moved inside the comforter. "So that I can leave China as soon as possible. I miss you already. So so bad, Baekhyunie."

"Same," Baekhyun sighed. Before logging in into his Skype account, he made sure that everyone, especially Sehun, were already enjoying a deep slumber.

The dinner-by-the-sea with Sehun a while ago went smoothly even if Baekhyun finds it too awkward to his own comfort. How can he tell Sehun that he is secretly dating Chanyeol? How can he explain everything to him without hurting his feelings? Baekhyun wanted to reject Sehun but he knows he will hurt him. Baekhyun wanted to tell Sehun the truth, but it will still hurt him. At the end of the day, Sehun will still be hurt by him and his brother that's why Baekhyun opted not to tell Sehun anymore.

"Are you okay?"

"Yes, why?"

"You looked like a bit off?" Chanyeol reached for something on his bedside table that made his biceps flexed. "Is there some things bothering you?"

"N-nothing," Baekhyun avoided Chanyeol's question by asking random questions like when will Chanyeol go home, what's his schedule tomorrow, and the such.

"It's been a long and tiring day for me. I'm so exhausted. I just wanna cuddle all night long with you," Baekhyun hugged himself as cool breeze of air hits his bare skin. "Why aren't you wearing a jacket? Isn't it too cold there?"

"I can withstand the coldness. Besides, I'll be going inside in just a few minutes since I'm already sleepy," Baekhyun yawned in fakery. He just wanted to be alone right now and think about Sehun's feelings and the thing going on between him and Chanyeol.

"Is that so?" Baekhyun nodded. "Then let's call it a night. Good night, Baekhyunnie."

"Good night, Yeollie. Sweet dreams. I'm your most beautiful nightmare," Chanyeol chuckled, but even before they logged out their accounts, they exchanged I love you first then bid their goodbyes.

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Morning rolled in fast and the first thing that Sehun saw the moment he opened his eyes is the vacant side of the warm and soft bed. He looked at the alarm clock on the table and it says it's already eight in the morning.
Sehun knew Baekhyun has become a morning person that's why he didn't bothered searching up for him, instead, he went inside the bathroom to freshen up himself. After that, he walked himself to the lounge only to find a Luhan with puffy eyes.

"Hey," Luhan flinched when Sehun made a skin contact with him. He quickly placed his sunglasses on, then he nodded at the younger one. "What's with the puffy eyes, Luhan hyung?"

"Puffy eyes? What are you talking about?" Luhan tried to act coldly but he failed on it. Sehun is the only one who can make him feel like this. Sehun is the only one who has the only effect on him that bad.

"Who are you fooling here? I saw it with my very naked eyes. Your eyes are bloodshot red. Care to share why? I have all day to listen," Sehun warmly smiled which made Luhan's heart beats abnormally once again.

Luhan cried himself to sleep last night. He felt so bad because he knew he's disturbing Jongdae with his uncontrollable sobs but what can he do? He can't control his tears flowing down from his sparkling pair of orbs. He didn't slept that good so he looks like a panda with bloodshot eyes. Just imagine how trashy and haggard he looks like this early morning.

"I-I just cried myself to sleep because of the drama I'm watching last night. Yes! It's too dramatic!" Luhan prayed to all saints that Sehun won't ask furthermore but who the hell is he really fooling? Sehun is just a kid. It's normal for him to have follow up questions. Mind you, numerous follow up questions.

"What drama? I wanna watch it too, with Baek-hyung! So that when he feel so sad about it, he'll just pull the hem of my shirt and then I will hug him until we felt the urge of kissing each other. Isn't it too romantic, Luhan hyung?" Sehun joyfully shakes Luhan as the older one examines how his eyes glow whenever he's talking about Baekhyun.

"Y-yeah," the only word that came out of Luhan's mouth. He never thought Sehun will be this naïve, numb, and insensitive. But Luhan is partly at fault too, Sehun is still young, Sehun needs further enlightenment. Sehun is not a fortune teller who can predict the future or what's gonna happen soon.

"So, what's the title?"

"D-Descendants of the Sun," the first drama that came into his mind was Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo's drama. It's too influential and many Koreans, even people from other country loved it. Luhan doesn't know if DOTS is really dramatic in a way that it will make Baekhyun cry. He's just not fond of watching Korean Dramas or any dramas.

"Oh. I heard about that. I heard it got a very high and impressive ratings. I hope Baek-hyung hasn't watched it yet! Thank you, Luhan hyung!" Sehun gave Luhan a brotherly hug before resuming on finding Baekhyun.

After not so long, Kyungsoo appears on the lounge. Probably he's going to the kitchen but he stopped right on his track when he heard little sobs coming from the long sofa in the lounge. He found Luhan crying while hugging his own legs, curled up.

"Are you okay?" Kyungsoo just wanted to punch himself. Of course Luhan is not okay. Who the hell will be fine if you're crying yourself to death. "Crap."

"I-I'm fine. Don't mind about me," Luhan wiped his tear-stained face as he tried to smile on Kyungsoo but to no further avail, he failed on it. It looks so fake and forced.

"I'm not going to force you to share it to me but I want you to know that you can always rely on me," Kyungsoo shrugged after leaving Luhan on the couch. He's not that friendly kind of person but he suddenly felt the urge of listening to Luhan. Maybe because he has an inkling that it has something to do with Sehun? Kyungsoo is a very observant type of person. He's silent but he do observe. Always.

Luhan quickly followed Kyungsoo on the kitchen and sat on one of the tools. "For how long have you been staying with the Park brothers?"

Kyungsoo rose an eyebrow. "What's with the sudden question of it?"

"I just wanna know. You said I can rely on you right?"

Kyungsoo nodded as he put a whole frozen chicken on the sink. "Nearly ten years already? Or five years? I forgot but it has been years. Why?"

"How is Sehun? I mean did he ever fell in love with someone else?" Kyungsoo already knew where this conversation will lead them but he opt to answer Luhan's questions just to pacify him.

"He did. Many times already. But he didn't commit. Why?"

"Do you really have to ask me why? I know you're not that naïve, Kyungsoo. I know you know where are we going with this kind of topic," Kyungsoo sighed. "Do you know that there's something happening between Baekhyun and Chanyeol behind Sehun's back?"

"Yes," Kyungsoo avoided Luhan's piercing glares. "I know I'm such a bad person for keeping it from Sehun but it's not my secret to tell. I already talked this matter with Chanyeol. I already told him that dating Baekhyun behind Sehun's back will still hurt Sehun and making him an ignorant character here. Whatever he do, Sehun is bound to be hurt by the two of them."

Both of them were taken aback when Jongin entered the kitchen. He looks like a disturbed kid who's still enjoying his deep nap.

"Since when did you got there?" Asked Kyungsoo hiding the panic inside him.

"I just arrive. Why?" Jongin looks so hot with his messy hair as he scoot himself in front of the refrigerator to drink some water. "Why do you look so pale, hyung?"

"N-nothing."

"I better be going," Luhan stood up then he patted Kyungsoo's shoulder. "Maybe we can talk about this on some other time. Don't worry, I'll be quiet," Kyungsoo just nodded and then Luhan left the two in an awkward state.

"Good morning, hyung!" Jongin kissed Kyungsoo on the cheeks which made the older one punch Jongin on his arms. "Sadist lover!"

"Shut up!"

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Going back with Sehun, he already found Baekhyun at the shore. "Baek-hyung?" He called when he saw Baekhyun's back facing him.

"S-Sehun. . ." Baekhyun wiped the tears on his face before turning around to meet Sehun's stare. He can't call him Hunnie anymore because of his confession last night. He doesn't want to lead Sehun into misunderstanding at the same time he's trying to lessen the pain he will have in the future.

"Did you slept last night? You look horrible today," Baekhyun flinched when Sehun touched his cheeks. "Are you alright?"

"Y-yes. Why did you wake up too early?"

"It's because you're not beside me. I thought you ran away from me but knowing you, you won't right? You're not going to leave and hurt me again, right?" Sehun asked like a kid who wants assurance that his parents will bring him to the mall and buy his most wanted toy ever. Baekhyun's tears suddenly started falling again and that made Sehun panic. "W-why are you crying?"

"N-nothing. I'm j-just happy," he lied, trying to fake a smile. "I'm hungry. Did they prepared breakfast already?"

"Not yet. Do you want me to ask for a quick breakfast?" Baekhyun nodded. "Okay, I'll be back after an hour. Just stay here, okay?" He kissed Baekhyun's forehead before completely leaving him.

Baekhyun cannot withstand the pain and pressure anymore that's why he fished for his phone inside his pocket. He knows it's still early for Chanyeol to wake up and he's still resting over a workaholic day yesterday but he needs him right now. It took him three rings before Chanyeol picked up his phone. He even heard him groan on the other line.

"Ugh. Morning. Who's this?" Baekhyun cannot help but to chuckle. He always find annoyed Chanyeol so cute.

"Good morning, Yeollie!" Baekhyun greeted to sound excited as much as possible.

"B-Baekhyunnie?" Chanyeol suddenly got up from his bed and looked at the time on the wall clock. "Is there a problem there? Why did you called this early?"

Baekhyun shook his head even if Chanyeol can't see him. "I just miss you so bad," tears are starting to form from his eyes again. "W-when will you go home?"

"Baby," Baekhyun feels like his heart is melting whenever Chanyeol calls him like that. He feels like he's Chanyeol's possession. He feels like he's Chanyeol's one and onlyㅡthat no other man owns him. He feels like he's always safe on his hands whenever he hears him say that word.

"I-I'm sorry. I-I just miss you so much," Baekhyun sobbed and it worried Chanyeol a lot. Yes, he cries easily but knowing Baekhyun, he won't tell Chanyeol his secret.

"Shhh. Baby, don't cry. If you'll cry, I'll book a flight tonight just to be with you," Chanyeol massaged his temples as he comforts Baekhyun. As much as Chanyeol wanted to leave China, he just can't. The head of the conference meeting took his passport from him since he volunteered on giving it to him because he knows, anytime, he can book a flight just to be with his Baekhyun.

"I'm sorry."

"You really sounded something is off. Is there a problem, Baekhyun?" Baekhyun panicked because Chanyeol didn't addressed him as Baby or Baekhyunnie anymore. His voice sounds so serious right now.

"N-nothing. If there is, what could it be?"

"I don't know," Chanyeol sighed. He knows Baekhyun is keeping something from him but he didn't want to force him since it's his choice. "You know I love you, right?"

"Y-yes."

"The moment I come back from China, I'll make you mine and we will plan on how we will tell Sehun about our relationship."