hearts at odds | baekyeon

05

"Where to this time?"

Baekhyun leaving home with a luggage is not uncommon. He's in and out of town frequently due to the nature of his job. He has to be onsite to oversee the projects or photoshoots.

Don in a plain white tee, a hoodie hangs on his arm as he wheels the luggage out, he stops to answer Taeyeon's queries.

"The moon."

Half the time she asks this question, she receives nonsensical answers.

"See you on the news, I guess." Rolling her eyes, she gets back to her work on hand.

"Nami Island."

Now, this place sounds more realistic for humans than the moon. Envy finds its way to her eyes. It's one of the most beautiful season to visit Nami Island. Cherry blossoms will be painting the landscape with a fleeting beauty that captivates hearts.

Taeyeon is nonchalant about the places he travels to for work. However, Nami Island feels ideal a short getaway, especially with the favourable weather.

Baekhyun continues to stand still at his track instead of putting on his shoes. He gazes silently at her typing diligently on her laptop.

She must have sensed someone staring into her soul. Why is Byun Baekhyun not leaving yet?

She turns away from her screen, asking with her eyes if he needs anything from her.

"Do you want to come along?"

"Huh? Me?"

"Who else is in this house?"

"Zero."

"It's a no pets hotel."

"But if I go..."

"Pets hotels exist."

Their stares are magnetic, each pair drawing the other into a wordless exchange. A subtle perplexity knit on Taeyeon's brows. She's confused with Baekhyun's earnest invitation to Nami Island. Why the sudden enthusiasm? His eyes are unfortunately one of the hardest to decipher.

"So do you want to come along?" Baekhyun repeats the question.

"How long are you there for?"

"Two days one night."

"I can really come along?"

The temptation to tag along is burning ferociously. It's currently spring, which means Nami Island should be covered in pink canopies and petals. It's so pretty, she wants to enjoy that scenery.

"Woman, my car is coming in ten minutes." He points to the clock on the wall. He tries to control his temper because this is definitely a last minute invitation. He barely gave her any information as well.

"How can I pack in ten minutes?"

"Then pack now? Who are you going to impress there anyway?"

A disapproving click of the tongue from Taeyeon speaks volumes without uttering a single word.

She succumbs to temptation and hurriedly heads back to her room to get a couple of simple summer dresses. There's no time for trying on each outfit and organising them for the days for this impromptu adventure. Baekhyun might erupt and change his mind to leave her at home.