Once A Park : Cry For Love

Pancakes

Baekhyun dragged his feet downstairs, he didn't had even a wink of sleep causing his head to throbbed like hell. Chanyeol didn't came home again last night but Baekhyun kinda expected that. He spent his night crying in his bed before he finally have the strength to pull himself together to do the right thing. For once he wants to make things right.

" Good morning, noona.. "

Min-ah was startled when Baekhyun greeted her. It is only past six in the morning and Baekhyun never came down this early. She noticed Baekhyun's swollen face and eyes. He's been crying again. Min-ah sighed to herself as she greeted him back.

" Good morning to you too. " She smiled at him. " You woke up very early. "

" I can't sleep anymore, noona. And I'm a little bit hungry. I didn't have the chance to eat last night. "

" I see. Well, if you sit down here for a moment I can quickly serve you your breakfast. Just give me a minute while I get you - coffee? Milk chocolate? " She offered him.

" Warm milk please. And noona, can we cook our breakfast together? You always cooks for me and today I want to cook for you. As a thank you for always looking after me since you came here. " Baekhyun said with sincerity.

" Oh, Baekhyunee! You don't have to. It's my job. But besides that, I really like taking care of you. You like a little brother to me. A very adorable cute little brother! " Min-ah's tears up, touched by Baekhyun's appreciation for her.

" I make the best pancakes in the world! You will be missing a lot in this lifetime if you haven't try it. " Baekhyun smiles hiding the guilt that creeping inside him.

" Then let me try it! " Min-ah said enthusiastically. Happy that Baekhyun is willing to be more productive today than locking himself in his room.

They started preparing their breakfast, Baekhyun making two types of pancakes ( strawberry and chocolate) while Min-ah cuts some fruits and fry eggs and bacons. They were chatting about random things, mostly about Min-ah's life since Baekhyun didn't really have a chance to know her more since she started working at their house. Min-ah was animated telling her life story to Baekhyun, her own way of entertaining him so he wouldn't think about Chanyeol even just for this time of the day.

They sat in the dining table and starts eating their breakfast.

" Baekhyunee!!! This is heavenly!!! " Min-ah was surprised about the pancakes. It looks like the normal ones but the taste and texture is superb.

Baekhyun smiles proudly, he is glad that he managed to make it well despite the headache he is experiencing right now. He really wants to make it special for Min-ah.

" I'm glad you like it, noona. They are kinda my specialty. " Baekhyun laughs softly.

" You should do this more. I can see you are talented when it comes to sweets and desserts. " Min-ah remembers the dessert that Baekhyun made for Chanyeol the day Baekhyun's father called out for him. The dessert that Chanyeol missed because he didn't went home that night. " I would love to have a taste of whatever desserts you will make in the future! "

Baekhyun almost chokes when he suddenly feels a lump in his throat when he heard those words from Min-ah. He lifted his glass of milk and drinks while blinking his tears away. He couldn't say a thing, afraid his voice will crack. Instead, he nodded at her.

Min-ah is so immersed with the pancakes that she didn't notice Baekhyun's sudden silence. Baekhyun on other hand tried to eat as much despite of the heaviness he is feeling right now. After they eat, they cleared the table and Baekhyun voluntarily do the dishes, totally ignoring Min-ah's protest.

" I'm going to the market today. Seafoods are fresher in morning. You want to come with me? " Min-ah asks him.

" I need to go somewhere important today, noona. " Baekhyun declined.

" Oh! Is that so? Then just tell me what you like me to buy and I will cook them for our lunch! " Min-ah took a paper and pen to write down her market lists . But instead of answering her, Baekhyun walks forward and hugged her, leaving Min-ah surprised.

" Thank you, noona. For the seafood and everything. " Baekhyun pulled away , feeling suddenly awkward. He gave her a sincere smile.

" Tch! What even you're thanking me for? I really didn't do anything out of ordinary. " She smiles back at him. " But if you're really thankful, please smile more and don't lock yourself in your room for most times. " It sounds more like a plea in Baekhyun's ears.

" Don't worry, noona. I'm not locking my self in that room anymore. " He said like a whisper and almost missed Min-ah's ears.

Min-ah was satisfied with what he said. " Then I will just choose whatever is fresh! " She giggles as she took her bag and set to go out.

" See you later, Baekhyunee! "

" See you, noona . Please take care. " Baekhyun waved her off.

Please take care of yourself always.

A/N:

A very short update. But update is an update, right? I will try to write the next chapter tonight. But please don't really count on that. 😅🙄

But before I do that. I really like to ask you guys, what do you think about my story. I really wanted to know your honest opinions on this. Besides the wrong grammar and spelling and whatever ignorance I squeezed on this - how do you find the flow of the story? Is it too lame? Too cliche? Too ordinary? Poorly written? Almost nonsense? Waste of time?

Please spare me some of your thoughts about this. I can use that as encouragement and tools to do better in the future . As I've said, this is my first published story and it's not really easy. I know that now. Imagining it is easier than putting all the ideas into words. I know I have a lot of shortcomings but I'm doing my best to do better. As a first time writer/author , I need feedback from the readers, so I will know that whatever I published is worth your precious time.

Thank you and I hope you keep supporting me and my story. 💕🫶🏻

P.S. Sorry, but as this story dragged on, I'm running out of ideas for the chapter titles. Bear with me and the lame titles. 😅

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