In Places

#6 - Altitude

So how did we get here? Do let me retell.

My family loves Baekhyun. From my aunts and uncles to my parents and from my cousins to my one and only sibling. Some of them would even corner me when we're in gatherings and ask questions about Baek and what do we plan to do in the future. 

When my parents came home from a business trip, they called for a dinner and asked me to take Baekhyun. My Mom says she can't wait to see how much Baekhyun had grown as if they went away for a few years. My Dad says he bought Baekhyun a suit and he would like to see him in it.

That night, my Baekhyun was dashing with his jet black suit and neatly styled hair, a courtesy of my sister, Yura. Mom pulled Baek into a very tight hug and Dad even gave him a quick one-arm embrace, telling him he looks good in the suit.

"So, Baekhyun, what are your plans for this coming spring break?" Mom asked as the main course was served to our table. "Will you go and visit your parents?"

Baekhyun gave a small smile. "I'm not sure," he muttered, glancing at me. "I plan to spend the break with Chanyeol, if that's okay with him?" he raised his brows at me, waiting for an answer and it only took me a heartbeat to answer.

"Of course, of course." I nodded. "I would love to spend the break with you." I beamed at him and Baekhyun smiled, biting his lower lip to keep himself from grinning. We started sharing stories about school and all the extra jobs we're taking like helping Noona in her school. When the dessert was served, we're still full of stories to share and my parents started to plan for another trip.

Dad gently placed his wine glass on the table. "How about Hawaii? Next week?"

"Omg, Dad, I hate you." Noona groaned. "I'm attending an international fashion show next week and you lot plan to go to Hawaii?! Dad, you know how I love beaches!" Yura-noona pouted and she grabbed Dad's sleeve, begging for him to reschedule the trip.

"We can't reschedule." Mom said, shrugging. "We'll go to Japan for business the week after next week and we'll be back to work. We'll visit Hawaii again when you're available, I promise." Mom reached out to squeeze my sister's hand, smiling apologetically. Yura-noona is still pouting but she nodded slowly in agreement.

"I can't come," I said. "We told you, we're spending spring break together." I gestured at Baekhyun and my parents shared a laugh.

"We know, right?" My Mom grinned. "That's why you're both coming with us!"