10080 | chanbaek

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"I've got a book sign event this
weekend, Yeol," Baekhyun said, smiling into the webcam.

Chanyeol returned him a tired smile. "Really, now. Your book's doing good?"

Nodding, Baekhyun grinned. "Yeah, it's pretty high up on the charts for new authors. I'm really happy about that."

"Congratulations, Baek."

"Thanks, Yeol." There was an elongated silence following them for a second. "So, will you come? Please?"

Opening his mouth, Chanyeol hesitated. He knew that he most likely wouldn't be able to go so he didn't know why he said, "Sure."

Beyond Chanyeol's notice, Baekhyun's eyes lit up. "Buy a book! I'll sign it for you!" he joked. Then he glanced down at the time. "Ah, I have to go now," Baekhyun said, yawning.

Chanyeol bit down the urge to yawn also. "Alright. Bye."

"Bye," Baekhyun said, nodding. "Oh, are you coming home this weekend?"

"Baek, I—"

Hiding behind a smile, Baekhyun waved him off. "It's okay! I already knew the answer, so you don't need to say anything. I understand...You should come back some time, though. I planted some nice flowers out in the yard." Seeing Chanyeol's face, Baekhyun knew that his husband didn't know how to respond to that. Feeling like he was making his husband feel bad, Baekhyun picked up his mood, even if it strained his face. "I'll take photos for you, okay?"

"Okay."

"Bye, Chanyeol. I love you."

Chanyeol took a moment. "Bye, Baek."

Baekhyun waited for the "I love you" part that would usually ensue, but after two seconds, he nodded and signed out. He reasoned that Chanyeol was just too tired to remember; he was too tired to remember those three simple words.