A Second Chance

Chapter 7

Baekhyun laid in his bed and stared across at the empty pillow, envisioning the memory of Sehun laying next to him. He wrapped his arms around himself and remembered the way it felt to be in Sehun's arms. It was so heavenly, the feeling of someone holding him close like that. Baekhyun couldn't stop thinking about it ever since Sehun let him go.

Suddenly Baekhyun's phone buzzed, he nervously went to look at it, hoping to see a text from Sehun, but it was Jongin.

"Hey, I can't sleep, what's up?"

Baekhyun wondered if Jongin was up late thinking about Kyungsoo, "Just laying down. What about you, are you ok?"

"Yeah, I'm fine, thanks to you. You're a great friend Baek."

Baekhyun smiled, "That's good. I'm sure you'll find someone soon Jongin. You're very handsome, there's no way you'll be single for long!"

"Oh yeah, you think I'm handsome?"

"For sure 😎"

"I'm sure you won't be single for long either. You're very attractive yourself."

Baekhyun laughed, "Thanks."

"So really, you've never thought about dating guys though?"

Baekhyun paused, "I've been thinking about it a little bit."

"Really? Well if you have any questions, go ahead and ask me."

"Thanks. You're a great friend too Jongin. I have to go to bed now, goodnight."

"Goodnight Baek."

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Baekhyun was putting on his shoes at his locker when he felt someone suddenly touch his shoulder. Baekhyun turned to see Sehun standing next to him.

"Hi Baekhyun."

Baekhyun blushed, Sehun had never called him that before, "Good morning hyung."

Sehun looked rather uncomfortable, he shifted his weight and his chest inflated with a large breath of air.

"You...You look good today."

Baekhyun smiled at him, "Thank you. So do you."

Sehun gulped and then stared at Baekhyun for an awkwardly long moment, "Thanks."

After another awkwardly long moment, Sehun reached out his hand to touch Baekhyun's hair, gently adjusting it and tucking some behind Baekhyun's ear. Baekhyun's eyes grew wide as his heart started pounding.

"Sorry, it was just out of place."

Baekhyun slowly nodded, "...Oh, thank you."

"Good morning!" Jongin suddenly interrupted.

They both jumped a little as they looked over at him. Jongin smiled as he went up to Baekhyun and grabbed one of his hands, bringing it to his face to plant a soft kiss on it. Sehun puffed up in anger, he hadn't even dared to touch Baekhyun's beautiful hands yet.

Baekhyun laughed, "What are you doing Jongin?"

"Just saying good morning. I'm in a good mood after our conversation last night."

Jongin had a smug expression on his face as he made secret eye contact with Sehun. Sehun's fist was trembling as he clenched his teeth. What conversation?

Sehun suddenly reached for Baekhyun's hand and grabbed it tightly. Baekhyun tripped a little as Sehun started dragging him away. Jongin, in retaliation to Sehun's behavior, grabbed Baekhyun's other hand. Baekhyun made a small alarmed sound as he was suddenly being tugged between the two of them.