"Hi?" Chanyeol cheekily smiled upon entering the house wherein Sehun and Baekhyun are currently living. He walked himself towards Baekhyun and handed him a red rose. "For you."

And Baekhyun gladly accepted it. Scooting the flower near his nose. "It smells so nice. What did you put on this? And by the way, thank you for this."

Chanyeol nodded in acceptance. "I don't know what did the floweriest put on that to smell good. She told me that she'll do everything for that flower to look presentable and pleasing into someone's eyes. Never thought she'll be putting some fragrance on it."

"Oh, okay," Baekhyun can't help but to continue on sniffing the smell of the rose. "But may I ask why did you bought only one piece?"

Chanyeol scratched the back of his nape. "It's the thought that counts, right?"

"Yeah, sure."

Chanyeol and Baekhyun decided to give their relationship a break. Practically, they're kind of cool-off but they see each other oftentimes. Of course, behind Sehun's back. Luckily, they haven't got caught yet since the younger one is always out of the house, having the time of his life with Luhan. Chanyeol and Baekhyun both hoped that things going in between Luhan and Sehun will end to happily so that they can already plan on how will they tell Sehun about the thing going between the two of them.

"Won't you allow me to enter the house?" Baekhyun nervously laughed and led the path inside the house. It's been very awkward for the both of them since they kind of grew apart while Chanyeol is away. But nonetheless, they really love each other so here they are, giving themselves space (if seeing each one often is called space) and their relationship a break but still trying to sort things out without fully splitting.

Dead air. Chanyeol sat on the sofa in front where Baekhyun is seated. They are always like this. At first, they will have a decent conversation, but after that, dead airs are what follows next. It's like they're back to zero and nothing. But the only good thing is that, they both know that there's no deep shit problem on their relationship. The only problem they have is their secret.

"So, uhm. When are you going back to China for the press conference and movie premiere?" Baekhyun started a conversation.

Chanyeol cleared his throat. It's Baekhyun's first time on asking things regarding the movie. "W-well, the press conference will be held the day after tomorrow and the movie premiere the night that day. Maybe I'll be leaving Korea tomorrow night. Why do you ask?"

"Nothing," Baekhyun averted his gaze. Trying to keep his normal facial expression even though something inside his chest ached at the thought of seeing Chanyeol being away from him again.

"Don't worry, Baek. It's just a work," Chanyeol assured by holding the midget one's hand placed on the table. "I'll come back here the first thing in the morning after the premiere night."

Baekhyun broke the skin contact by pulling his hand back. "It's okay, Chanyeol. You don't have to explain."

"But I want to. Because I know there's something wrong just by looking at how your facial expression changes."

"It's okay, really," Baekhyun forced a smile. "We're no longer in a relationship, right? So, I have no rights to demand for your explanation and assurance. I'll be fine, don't worry about me."

Pain stung on Chanyeol's chest. "When will you stop hurting my feelings, Baek?"

"Am I hurting your feelings? Or your ego?" Baekhyun mocked. To be honest, he has changed especially with way he treats Chanyeol. Sometimes he's the usual Baekhyun whom Chanyeol used to love and adore from afar. But sometimes, he's just as cold as ice towards Chanyeol. Being the matured one knowing what his mistakes have gotten Baekhyun through, he's just trying to understand him that it is his fault why he's changed. But Chanyeol is just a human, too. He has limitations. And what's happening now is one good example.

"Baekhyun. . ." Chanyeol closes his eyes hiding the pain seen on it. "When will you forgive me?"

"Why would I? You didn't cheated on me, right?" Chanyeol shook his head. "Then why am I going to forgive you when you're just enjoying your life in China that time?" He added sarcastically.

"I'm really sorry for being a jerk, Baek. I really am sorry for treating you like that and leaving you with pool of what ifs."

"Damage has been done, Chanyeol. There's no turning back," Baekhyun was about to leave the giant but Chanyeol took a grip of his hand. "What? Need to say more? I lose interest on talking with you already."

"Baekhyun, I love you," Baekhyun's face softened and that made Chanyeol smile a bit. At least, his I love you to his lover can still affect him. That's enough for him to be assured that Baekhyun still have feelings for him.

"Let me go," and Chanyeol loosen his grip letting Baekhyun walk himself through his room. When Chanyeol heard a loud slam of door, he can't help but to chuckle. He knows Baekhyun is about to throw tantrums inside his room. He's still the Baekhyun he loved, loves, and will love. He's still his Baekhyun. Maybe it's just his cover up to face Chanyeol everyday. Maybe it's just a mask to make Chanyeol realize that Baekhyun is not weak without him. Maybe his Baekhyun is lying underneath that pretending-to-be-fearless Byun Baekhyun.

Chanyeol was about to knock on the room when he heard footsteps not so far from where he is standing. He hears laughters and he recognized the one as his brother's. Luhan and Sehun both walked themselves towards Chanyeol.

"Chanyeol hyung!" Sehun hugged Chanyeol. "What are you doing here?"

"Oh. . ." Chanyeol averted his gaze. Looking away from Luhan who's giving him an judgmental look while trying to think an answer to Sehun's question. "I-I thought this is your room. I w-want to check you here."

"Is that so?" Chanyeol nodded. "Then it's a good idea to check on me! I would like to have a talk with you, hyung."

"What is it all about?"

"Luhan hyung, please help me on this," Sehun said cutely at Luhan. "I don't think I can do this alone."

Luhan cleared his throat. "I would like to ask for your permission to take Sehun. I mean, a sleepover in my house with Sehun. His professor asked me to guide him on doing his project."

Chanyeol shrugged. "It's fine with me though."

"Really, hyung?" Sehun asked with his eyes almost popping out.

"Yeah. As long as you're safe, it's fine with me. For how long?"

"Just a week!" Luhan nudged Sehun. "Ouch! What was that for?"

"Go tell Chanyeol about your decision. You're forgetting it!" Luhan reminded.

"Oh. . ." Sehun sheepishly smiled. "I have a good announcement to make, Chanyeol hyung!"

"What is it again, Park Sehun?" Chanyeol massaged his temples. His brother really can't go straight to the point.

"I decided to come back in the mansion!" Chanyeol's face lightened up. "I just realized it's hard to live alone, though not literally since I have Baek-hyung with me, but still! You're the only family left so why bother staying away from you? But! I won't stop doing my part time job."

Chanyeol can't help but to mess his brother's hair. "I'm glad that you already made up your mind of moving inside the mansion once again. Will Baekhyun go with you, too?" He asked. He wanted his lover back on his territory, too.

"Well, if he would like then yes. But if he won't like, he has no choice but to come with me. So it's a yes!" Luhan and Chanyeol just both chuckled with Sehun. Not so long, the two left Chanyeol already.

"Phew." Chanyeol sat on the couch, removing the imaginary sweat on his forehead. "That was close," Chanyeol's phone vibrated inside his pockets. He got a text from Luhan.

"What now? Are you hooking up with Luhan?" Chanyeol slightly jumped when Baekhyun suddenly spoke. "Am I not really enough for you, Chanyeol?" Sadness crossed his eyes.

"It's not like what you're thinking, Baekhyun!" He defensively said while shaking his both hands in front of the midget's face.

"I thought we're gonna give our relationship a break first then we'll start fixing it once again? What's this?" Baekhyun pointed towards Chanyeol's phone that's still lighted, showing Luhan's text.

"Baekhyun, I'm not hooking up with Luhan."

"YOU'RE NOT EVEN CALLING ME BAEK OR BABY ANYMORE!" Instead of getting mad, Chanyeol suddenly softened. He pulled Baekhyun making him crash on his broad chest and hugged him tightly.

"I miss you so much, Baek. Sehun said he's going to come back on the mansion. Are you going, too?"

Baekhyun was taken aback with Chanyeol's words but jealousy overpowered him, so he started punching Chanyeol's chest. "Why are you changing the topic?! Are you cheating on me?!"

"Why would I cheat on you? We're not together anymore, right? You mocked me earlier that we already got separated?" Chanyeol said with a hint of playfulness but it seems like Baekhyun is really jealous so that he started sniffing on Chanyeol's chest. "Hey, don't cry. I didn't meant those words. I was just joking."

"A-am I tiring to love? A-are you getting tired of me already?" Chanyeol tried to face Baekhyun but he just tightened his hug. "Just answer me, Yeol."

"No. You're not tiring to love. I'm not yet tired and I'll never be tired of waiting for you to come back to me. I will always be at your side, Baek," He kissed the top of his lover's head.

"T-then w-why are you telling me back the t-things I told you? Don't y-you know I'm just joking whenever I'm p-pushing you away from me?"

"I was just teasing you, too," Baekhyun pinched Chanyeol's forearm. "I'm really sorry. I didn't meant it. And no, I'm not really hooking up with Luhan nor anyone. He just texted me. He said that we should consider on planning how are we going to tell Sehun about us. He said he doesn't want to see my brother hurt and in pain once again. Just that. How did you came up with the idea of me hooking up with Luhan? I'll never cheat on you, baby."

"I hate you so much, Chanyeol!" But Baekhyun knows to himself that it's not true. It's just a cover up to hide how happy he is right now. Knowing that after all what happened, Chanyeol is still his.

"You mean, I love you so much, Chanyeol?" He teased. Hate has four letters and so love."

Baekhyun rolled his eyes. "Annoying has eight letters and so Chanyeol."

Chanyeol chuckled. "You're learning the art of cockblocking from Kyungsoo, don't you?"

Baekhyun nodded. "Yeah. At first it's hard to deal with his witty comebacks, but as time goes by, I just saw myself adapting his wittiness and so Jongin."

"Really?" He said, too impressed on how people around him have gotten closer during those days he's alone in China. "That's nice to hear."

"How about you? What's new in you?"

"Nothing much has changed. I'm still the old Park Chanyeol. Why?"

"I just asked. I thought you've changed during those days you've spent on China without your friends, your brother, and me," he almost whispered the last word he said but nonetheless, Chanyeol still heard it.

"Fuck distance, fuck time, fuck everything. Nothing can separate us. Nothing can change the way how I love you from the start. No one, Baekhyun. Don't ever get tired of me and I'll never get tired of loving you."

"Chanyeol?"

"Baekhyun. . ."

"I'm going back with you."

"A-are you sure?"

Baekhyun smiled sincerely on the giant. "Yes, because I still love you. Nothing has changed."

"So do I, Baekhyun."