A Reason to Fight

CH 22- Christmas Eve

Baekhyun adjusted his hair in the mirror, smiling at his reflection with a look of pure bliss. He was wearing a nice sweater and some dress pants, an outfit he had finally decided on after trying on a plethora of other options. Baekhyun took out his phone and stared at the time, Sehun should be there any minute. It was Christmas Eve, and Baekhyun hadn't slept that night, thinking about dinner with Sehun.

There was a knock on the door and Baekhyun went running to answer it. Sehun was standing at the door wearing a long coat.

"Almost ready?"

Baekhyun smiled, "Yeah I just finished."

Baekhyun grabbed his coat and put on some gloves. He wrapped a scarf around his neck and reached for a small bag by the door. He stepped out of the door next to Sehun and started locking it.

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The host took Sehun and Baekhyun's coats and began to show them to their table. Baekhyun looked around the restaurant in awe, it was filled with beautiful garlands and stringed lights, along with a large Christmas tree. Baekhyun stared at the pianist in the middle of the room, accompanied by a violinist. They were playing Christmas music together, and it filled the room with a romantic feeling.

They arrived at their table, which was near a stone fireplace, and Baekhyun stared at the candle flickering in the center. Sehun pulled out Baekhyun's chair, and Baekhyun paused smiling at him, impressed by his gentlemanly act. He sat down with a smitten expression on his face. Baekhyun placed his bag under the table as Sehun sat down.

Sehun started to look at the menu. Baekhyun couldn't help staring at him for a moment, he looked so handsome illuminated by the candlelight.

"This is a nice place, how did you find it?"

"I walked around."

Baekhyun smiled and then finally looked down at his menu, "What are you getting?"

"Pasta."

"Me too, there are so many options here."

After finalizing what they wanted, the waiter eventually came over to take their order. Sehun looked up at the waiter.

"Prenderò gli spaghetti alla carbonara e lui gli scampi alla diavola. I musicisti sono pronti?" (I will have spaghetti alla carbonara. He will have scampi alla diavola. Are the musicians ready for my cue?)

"Sì Signore, sono pronti in qualsiasi momento." (Yes sir, they are ready for you at any time.)

"Grazie." (Thank you)

Baekhyun watched Sehun with a large smile on his face. The waiter walked off and Baekhyun rested his chin on the back of his hands.

"I love when you speak Italian."

Sehun smiled, "You do?"

"Yes, I love the way it sounds." Baekhyun bit his lip staring at him, "Say something else."

Sehun stared deeply into Baekhyun's eyes. It suddenly dawned on him, speaking Italian was a good way to express himself without letting Baekhyun know what he was saying.

"Sei così... bello." (You are so beautiful)

Baekhyun giggled, "Longer, say a really long sentence."

Sehun paused, thinking of more things to confess, "A volte penso a come sarebbe baciarti...Non capisco perché, ma ho voglia di provare a farlo . Averti intorno mi fa venire voglia di..." (Sometimes I think about kissing you. I don't understand why, but I want to try it. I get so many impulses when I'm around you.)