The next night, after returning from camp, Chanyeol decides it's time to talk to Baekhyun openly.
As he finds Baekhyun sitting alone in the living room, Chanyeol walks over and sits down beside him, with a respectable distance.
"Baekhyun shi" he begins softly, his tone steady but gentle. "I think it's time we talk... really talk. I don't want to pretend there's nothing between us. I want to understand you, and maybe, if you'll let me, be there for you."
You're wasting your time, Chanyeol-shi. You'll never get into my heart."
Chanyeol feels a pang.. but he doesn't look away. "Why do you say that? I know you've been through things... I don't expect you to open up overnight. But pushing everyone away won't heal what's hurting inside you."
"You think you understand? You have no idea. It's better for both of us if you just stay out of it. Don't pretend this could be anything more than it is.Dont shower you goodness and everything..."
Without another word, he walks toward the door, ready to put more distance between them.
"Fine, If that's what you really want... let's get separated."
"But you know it's not that easy , It might take a while-maybe a year, maybe longer. There are legalities and family obligations. You understand that, right?"
"So, suit yourself until then," Chanyeol says, a touch of resignation in his voice. "Live however you want, keep your heart locked up if that's what makes you feel safe. But remember that it's your choice to push everyone away."
He takes out his pillow and a rug from the bedroom .
"You'll be comfortable without me. Just go in..."
With no other words , baek goes in...
A month passes, and the atmosphere between Baek and Chan has grown heavy with silence. Chanyeol has become distant, no longer the warm, patient presence he once was. He's polite, but it's the kind of politeness reserved for strangers. that once hinted at his feelings for B.
Now, Chanyeol treats Baekhyun like a mere roommate.
One morning, as Baekhyun is setting up the materials for the teenager's SAT prep, he catches sight of Chanyeol in the hallway. Chanyeol's gaze drifts over Baekhyun briefly before he looks away, expression unreadable.
"Good morning," Baekhyun says,
"Morning," he replies.
"Are you... just going to keep ignoring me like this?"
"I'm not ignoring you," he says coolly, his voice even. "We're just... sharing space. That's all."
Just as Chanyeol walks toward the door, the teenager arrives, carrying his SAT books and offering a shy smile.
"Hey! Ready for another study session?"
"Yes, sir! I'm really hoping to get through some tougher questions today."
"That's the spirit"
The warmth in Chanyeol's tone is like a knife twisting in Baekhyun's chest. He watches the exchange, feeling the sharp contrast between Chanyeol's kindness toward the teenager and the cold distance he's reserved for him.
After Chanyeol leaves, Baekhyun and the teenager settle into their usual study spot.
"It's only a month left until the SAT, I am ... kind of freaking out."
"A month is still time to improve , You've made a lot of progress. Focus on what you know, and keep working on the tricky parts."
"Yeah, I guess. It's just... everything feels so overwhelming. "
"It feels that way now,"
The next day, Baekhyun receives a call from his parents, inviting both him and Chanyeol over for dinner this Sunday.
"Your father and I would love to have you both. It's been a while since we all sat down together,"
He nods and asks the same to Chanyeol...
" I'm not sure it's a good idea."
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Tuning To Your Heart
FanfictionByun Baekhyun was once a brilliant, passionate researcher at the country's top university, known for his great work and dedication to his work. But all of that changed in an instant. A day in his life changed everything around him. It shattered all...
