I'm Not Your Pet

Chapter Ten

Chanyeol smiled as the cat hybrid chattered along.

"They're honestly not that good. A child could draw better, but I guess Luhan still is a bit of a child. He is so goddamn childish, Yeol. It makes me insane sometimes!"

His tail flicked while he talked, his eyes wide and ears perked up. Chanyeol's smile got wider and he couldn't help himself finding Baekhyun being too adorable.

Baekhyun had started to hang out with the other cat hybrid, ever since Luhan got adopted himself. Luhan lived only a few streets away and visited Baekhyun whenever he got the chance, or when Sehun was at work. Chanyeol had been a bit relieved to have another person to confide in and share his problems. Sehun was great talking to, even though he could get a bit too graphic sometimes. He and Luhan was going at it, that's for sure. Way past sweet kisses and faint touches, where Chanyeol and Baekhyun still were.

Chanyeol didn't want to rush whatever they had. He didn't want to pressure him into something he wouldn't be comfortable with. So, kisses and hugs were enough for him.

"Are you going to hang out today too?" he asked as the cat hybrid took a bite of his tuna sandwich. Having a cat hybrid in the house meant more fish in the fridge. Chanyeol was fine with eating fish for dinner, but had to put his foot down when Baekhyun wanted to make pizza with fish on it.
Baekhyun nodded as Chanyeol took a last sip of his coffee cup. He stood up and leaned over to kiss his forehead.

"I'll be home by seven today, long shift. Say hi to Luhan for me."

The cat hybrid blushed slightly of the kiss and grabbed Chanyeol's neck just as he was going to leave. His fingers played with his hair a bit. The golden eyes were warm and reminded Chanyeol of melted caramel.

"I'll miss you."

Chanyeol's eyes widened and blushed of his sudden confession. Baekhyun leaned up and planted a soft kiss to the lips he had started to love so much. The grin he got in return made the butterflies in his stomach go crazy.

The sound of the door closing made the cat hybrid a bit sad. He hated staying away from the tall human. Luhan was great company, but he longed for the sweet cuddles and small kisses from Chanyeol. The cat hybrid sighed before he stood up to put away his used plate. He put on the kettle and found from two cups. Luhan was crazy about tea, and if Baekhyun was right, he would be here in under ten minutes.

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Chanyeol sang along to the radio as he drove. The sun was up and the traffic was going smoothly. Mornings with Baekhyun always cheered him up, their breakfast a great start of the day. His thoughts started to wander as he stopped by a traffic light. A frown formed on his face. He didn't like lying to Baekhyun, and today was of no exception. The guilt hit him like a wave of cold water. He sighed and scratched his head. He really hoped the little white lie would be worth it.

***

"Sehun is amazing Baekkie!"
Baekhyun rolled his eyes over the nickname, something Luhan chose to ignore. His eyes were lit as he walked around in the room with his arms raised high. Baekhyun frowned. Luhan seemed a bit too crazy for him sometimes.

"Chanyeol is amazing too." He pouted quietly and Luhan giggled of his friend.
He ran up to Baekhyun who was seated in the sofa, and sat down beside him. A bit too close for Baekhyun's liking, but he didn't bother object. Luhan would only be a drama queen about it, and it was too early in the morning for that, he thought.