Finally Home (KPOP Fan Fiction)

14.5

Baekhyun jolted away, his eyes snapping open instantly. He caught his breath, suddenly unaware of his surroundings. He peered at the rays of sunlight that came through the curtains that decorated the wide windows, then when he tightened his grip, Baekhyun realized his hold was around a lithe being that smelled of flowers with a hint of fruit. He looked down and met a peaceful, innocent, and relaxed face, eyelashes twitching every so often. Baekhyun raised his hand and brushed back the hair that fell over the perfect face, pausing when the figure's face scrunched up slightly before relaxing entirely.

The man let out a sigh and dropped his hand back around Dara's waist, pulling himself closer to her so he had a better, comfortable, and tighter hold. Her scent filled his nostrils and it made his heart race. Everything about her didn't change whatsoever these past years, from her features and the latter.

"How can you have faith in me?" He whispered, barely audible. Baekhyun glanced around her room, interest rising slightly with how simple yet modest it was decorated. However, that interest faded when Dara's happiness and future consumed his mind. "We both know I'm just going to end up hurting you, like I always have."

He felt slightly weird talking indirectly to her, even though she's asleep, but now felt like the right time to let out what he's kept bottled in. Maybe when he's ready, he'll tell her everything, and pursue working things out with her. Baekhyun decided long ago that his selfish needs are to be put aside, for the best of Dara and their children. Even though his feelings are so strong they hurt, he'll deal with it for her. If she cannot return them, even if there's a chance that a part of her still loves him, he won't persist coming back into her life.

At least, not romantically.

"But yet," he continued, raising his hand to smooth out her soft yet slightly tangled hair. "You always manage to see the good in all things. It's amazing how naive you can be."

"Although, ironically, your nativity is what always draws me in. Not forgiving the man who nearly ruined your life, yet having faith in him. Letting him hold you as you sleep. Letting him almost kiss you after your heart's been broken yet again..." Baekhyun drifted off as he pulled away from her slightly so he could look at Dara's sleeping face, a sad grin forming on his face. He truly wants the best for her, Haru, and Luna, but the way things are right now, it just isn't achievable. Him just being here for her is a one-way ticket to her getting hurt again. Somehow, someway, he always ends up hurting her, and he doesn't want that happening again, let alone spreading on towards Haru and Luna.

Baekhyun remembered what it was he wanted to do after briefly talking to Yifan and Joonmyun about it as he escorted them out her house, then speaking in a louder tone so Dara would feel reassured that no one would bother her until she's ready. He felt guilty for lying, but there was purpose in it. Glancing at his watch, he reluctantly let go of Dara and sat up, his eyes never leaving her face. The sun slowly rose more into the sky and Baekhyun clenched his jaw.

He leaned down, his lips brushing over her cheek. Baekhyun cupped her face as he kissed it softly before he brought them over to her ear and whispered, "Just wait for me, okay?" And with one last look at her, Baekhyun got up off her bed and quietly left her room.

After the door shut with a click, Dara opened her eyes and sat up, staring at the closed door with sad eyes. She sighed and dropped her eyes to her hands, already feeling cold and lonely with him leaving. Dara wasn't sure if he knew she was already awake and intended for her to hear everything he said, but it made her heart clench ever so tightly. She brought her hand up to where he kissed her and scrunched her eyebrows, nodding slightly.

"I'll always wait for you," she promised quietly.

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Double update!

What do you think he's going to do? And more importantly, what do you think about them now? Are they growing closer, or growing further apart?

Please tell me! ^-^