Shitty Blind Dates (Chanbaek/Baekyeol)

Five Minutes

Jongdae ran past me into the kitchen, clearly stressed out. It was too warm in the kitchen and all the chefs were sweating. 

The heat from the stoves didn't exactly help. Kyungsoo was cutting the ingredients with such ease and force. You could clearly see that he had done this almost his whole life. 

After all, Kyungsoo valued his job more than anything else. He is one of the most hardworking persons I know.

I went out with some of the orders and sighed in relief when the cool and comfortable air met me inside of the restaurant.

There were some benefits of being a waiter after all.

Today had been a stressful day at work. It seemed like everyone had decided to eat at Restaurant EXO tonight, and all the workers felt the pressure. Even Junmyeon was at work today. It was of course a good thing for the reputation of the restaurant, but I had to admit that I prefer the calm nights.

It was two days since Baekhyun and I picked up a crying Kyungsoo in the park. I still don't know what had happened that night. 

I feel so frustrated, a best friend would tell you everything, right?

No, clearly not. 

Kyungsoo had ignored my questions and nagging after we had driven him home. Baekhyun had been so understanding and didn't even bat an eye when I decided to stay the night with Kyungsoo.

Your best friend needs you. You can stay at my place another time, okay? Then he kissed me, an innocent kiss with the promise of  more in the future.

Back in the kitchen I took a deep breath and looked at the clock on the wall. One more hour before we're closing. Thank god. 

"Kyungsoo, please go and take five minutes. You look like shit." 

Junmyeon was standing in front of Kyungsoo with his arms crossed, a stern look on his face. I had to admit that he did look tired. 

Kyungsoo had come to work today with big bags under his eyes and messy hair. His whole body had looked tense all day, and even Jongdae wasn't joking around as he usually does. He didn't say anything, but I could see that he worried too.

"Bu-"
"No buts Kyungsoo!" Junmyeon cut in and Kyungsoo hung his head.
He sighed and took of his chef apron.
Junmyeon suddenly pointed at me.

"You, Chanyeol. Join him and make sure he gets some fresh air."
"Yes, boss." I nodded and Kyungsoo turned around and walked past me.
Junmyeon nodded at me and then went back to work.
I took of my own apron and jogged after Kyungsoo.

I found him outside, behind the restaurant. We usually had our breaks there. It was quiet place. A place where you could sort out your thoughts before diving back into work.
Kyungsoo was leaned against the wall and lit his cigarette. I frowned.

"You're smoking again? What the fuck Soo?"
Kyungsoo just closed his eyes and ignored my nagging.
I walked up to him and stood beside him, waiting for him to speak.
Kyungsoo took a drag of his cigarette and the smoke came out of his mouth seconds later.

"Please say something." I murmured.

"What am I supposed to say? I was so fucking drunk, Chanyeol." His voice was hard.

"Tell me what happened." I begged.

Kyungsoo went quiet again before throwing away his cigarette.

"It's hard seeing you two together, all happy and in love." He said, now with a shaky voice.

He avoided eye contact with me, his face showing no emotion.
"It made me jealous, hell I still am." He scoffed.
"Don't tell me that's the only reason I found you crying your eyes out, Soo. You never cry, unless something real shitty has happened." I said with a stern voice and Kyungsoo looked down at his feet.
He let out a sigh.
"I was jealous. Jealous of you looking so fucking happy going out on dates and just finally being in a relationship. I got a bit drunk, but that's not the bad thing." He went quiet, looking unsure of how to continue.

"I went to your apartment, to talk to you. But you weren't home."

I put my hands in my pockets. It was a bit too cold to be standing out here in five minutes. But I didn't really care. Making Kyungsoo happy again was more important.

"Jongin was home though." He grimaced before he continued. "And he wasn't alone." He sat down on the ground and buried his head in his arms.

"She was so pretty, Chanyeol. She looked like a fucking model, and I felt so stupid. I had like finally, finally decided to-" he stopped and he was nearly crying now.

"Confess." I mumbled quietly and Kyungsoo nodded into his arms.

I sat down beside him and laid my arm around him.
"It will be okay Kyungsoo. We don't even know if Jongin is serious about her. I mean, he has a really tight schedule because he works so much an-"

"I punched her." Kyungsoo gasped out and I looked down at him in surprise.
"What?"
"I punched her hard in the face." He let out a sob.
"Oh my god Kyungsoo."
"Oh my god, indeed." Jongdae cut in and Kyungsoo's head snapped up.

Jongdae sat by the door, his arms crossed and with an amused smile on his face.

"Haven't you heard that it's bad to eavesdrop?" Kyungsoo growled and he dried his tears angrily with his hands.
Jongdae raised his eyebrow and didn't look so amused anymore.

"Well, I think it's perfectly okay when you don't tell me a shit, Kyungsoo."
Kyungsoo looked guilty and hung his head down again, ashamed.

"I'm sorry, you guys." He muttered.
I patted his back and gave him a what I hoped looked like a comforting smile.
"It's okay Soo. Tell us next time, okay? You really do like shit, you know. You don't look good being all depressed."

Kyungsoo nodded.

"Our five minutes are up, come on guys." Jongdae said and we both got up.

Ten minutes later I could hear a little scream from the kitchen.

"Have you been smoking? My little baby, my son SMOKING?"

"He can do whatever he wants now, he's Kyungsoo - One  Punch Man" 

"Exuse me?"

Oh god, Kyungsoo was sure going to hear it from Junmyeon and Jongdae the rest of the night.

- Are you okay. Have things sorted out with Soo? 

I smiled when I read the message from Baekhyun.

- Yeah, he'll manage. Just a wounded heart.