The Sound of Rain

6 - New Beginnings

Chapter song recommendation:
Chen and Chanyeol - If we love again, Rocoberry- In heaven
Los amores Recientes - Villa Traful
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Baekhyun walked down the school corridor, glancing at all the different art projects. From realistic portraits, watercolors, led sketches. They were all amazing. Sometimes he wondered how he was accepted in the first place.

Sure, he wasn't bad, but he wasn't Miyoung level. The university split into four parts, for each department. If he kept walking he'd find himself in the photography section. This whole part of the building was for the art majors. Third and fourth floor, as well as basement were taken by the dance department. If he walked outside towards the far end of the building, he'd find himself in the music department.

Baekhyun had never gone there, hadn't wanted to. Yet now, he found himself slowly walking towards it. He stepped outside, feeling the cold bitter air hit his face. Dry dark brown leaves that had fallen, were laying around, covering the ground. The trees now naked and barren. A sign that autumn was coming to an end. He wanted it to rain, but it was more likely to snow than rain now. He texted Chanyeol a lot though, he was glad they exchanged numbers.

After what happened, at the funeral. He felt that they were getting closer, even if they still hadn't met outside of the gazebo.

Baekhyun walked up the stairs to the music department, entering the building. Right from the start he could hear a mix of  instruments being played from different classroom. He could even hear the difference between the modern and traditional classes. Xiumin and Chen were on the second floor, which was vocal and general music studies. He should give them a visit. They would love that, he slowly made his way to the stairs when a hand grabbed his shoulders.

"Baekhyun!"

It was Chanyeol, he looked so much healthier. His was face brighter and happier. His hair that always for some reason looked wet was dry and soft. And it was styled back. Like always his guitar was strapped to his back. Instead of an oversized hoodie, he was wearing a light blue collared shirt, with navy blue pants.

"Wow! You know how to clean up huh?"

Chanyeol laughed "I couldn't come looking like I always do to this."

Baekhyun glanced behind Chanyeol as the Dean of admissions came out of his office. They both bowed.

"Park Chanyeol it was a pleasure meeting you, you're a really talented guy. I'll see you on Thursday." Chanyeol shyly nodded, bowing again "Thank you Mr. Lee I'll be there." The dean left, and Chanyeol turned back to Baekhyun.

"What was that about?"

"I turned in my application, I told you I want to come back. Study music."

Baekhyun grinned, he was glad Chanyeol had decided to go through with his decision. "But... Baekhyun-" Chanyeol looked away awkwardly "The audition for my acceptance is on Thursday, they said I can apply with just guitar but I could have an accompanied vocalist with me. I think it'd help me to have you there."

No. He thought, feeling his legs weaken. He couldn't sing. Not in public, even if it was for Chanyeol.... singing in public just meant his mother would hear about it. He didn't think his voice was trained enough either, he wasn't ready, not yet. Not yet.

He was about to say no when-

"Ya! Baekhyun?" Chen walked down the steps two at a time, Xiumin behind him. Good timing. Baekhyun sighed, glad Chen was louder than most. Chen threw his arm around Baekhyuns shoulder almost knocking him down a step. "Oh! Who's this?" Xiumin asked looking at Chanyeol.