A Second Chance

Chapter 4

Baekhyun spotted Sehun on his morning walk to school. He had some earphones in, and the music was making him dance around a little bit. Even though he was hardly trying, Sehun's skill in dancing was clearly evident. Baekhyun smiled as he watched him, easily allured by the way he was moving his body. He could watch Sehun for hours.

Suddenly Jongin approached Sehun, and they laughed together for a moment before Baekhyun decided to finally approach them.

"Good morning hyung." Baekhyun smiled as he stared at Sehun.

Sehun smiled back, "Good morning hyung."

Jongin looked back and forth between them in confusion, "Sehun, you know you're older right?"

Sehun shrugged his shoulders and put one of his earphones back in.

"So, I guess we're going to your house after school, I heard it's really nice." Jongin decided to continue.

Baekhyun nodded, "Yeah. Just don't get any ideas about throwing a party there or something."

Jongin laughed, "Don't worry, we're not really party goers."

Baekhyun smiled, he liked hearing confirmations about Sehun's good behavior, "Good, I'm not either."

Sehun laughed a little to himself, knowing full well that Baekhyun was actually a respectable adult, in his mind anyway.

Honestly, Sehun wasn't really sure how to handle the fact that one of his close friends was Mr. Byun. It was like hanging out with an adult at all times...Which was kind of awkward. However, Sehun didn't want to make Baekhyun leave, he actually wanted to help him. He knew Baekhyun would have a hard time adjusting to high school life again, and maybe he could even help him find someone to love.

As they were walking, Jongin spotted Kyungsoo and Chanyeol. Chanyeol had his arm wrapped around Kyungsoo's shoulder. Jongin glared at them and then nudged Sehun to get his attention, pointing out the unwelcome sight. Baekhyun noticed them making a secret observation, whispering to each other about their opinions. He searched the crowd of students to find what they were so concerned about, and it didn't take long for him to spot Kyungsoo and Chanyeol together.

Baekhyun leaned closer to them to join their whispering, "Hey, it's rude to ignore me like that."

Sehun gave Baekhyun a very apologetic expression, "Sorry...It's just..."

"It's ok, I understand, I haven't been your friend for that long, I'm sure you have lots of secrets. But I don't want to be treated like a third wheel all the time."

Jongin sighed, "You'll find out eventually if you're going to keep hanging out with us...I have a crush on...that guy over there..."

Jongin pointed at Kyungsoo, wishing somehow his finger could sever Chanyeol away from him.

Sehun blushed, embarrassed by Jongin's casual confession to Mr. Byun about his homosexuality. He doubted if Jongin knew the truth he would ever tell Mr. Byun that tidbit of information.

Baekhyun looked over at Kyungsoo again, "Oh, those are the students I met before. You like the small one?"

Jongin nodded, "...Yeah...but that guy Chanyeol...I don't like how close he's getting to him..."

"Have you ever tried talking to Kyungsoo at all?"

"...He's in one of my classes...I've talked to him a few times."

"About what?"

"...Homework and stuff."

Baekhyun sighed, Jongin really was hopeless. It was frustrating to watch, especially since Baekhyun was all too familiar with feeling pathetic and lonely. It made Baekhyun overly determined to help Jongin with his love life.