Big Brother | Kyungsoo

Ice Cream

Baekhyun walked me home from school. He said his house was the same way, probably forgetting I knew that it wasn't. I went along with him, anyways, and he offered to take me to eat ice cream. Upset, stressed, and hoping to forget my worries, I said yes.
"Y/n, does this look good?" Baek asked, ice cream smeared on his nose. He looked so dumb, I couldn't help but laugh. As I was laughing my head off, he looked at me with loving eyes.
"Baek?" I asked him in confusion.
He flicked my forehead, and as I winced, he muttered, "You're so cute, stupid." I reddened a bit, and he smiled triumphantly.
Licking the ice cream I had gotten, I accidentally pushed it too far from the cone, and a little bit spilled on jacket. Baekhyun looked at me, expecting me to clean it, but I just shrugged and kept eating. The ice cream was too good to worry about a little stain. Plus, it was hot outside, and I didn't mind the cold sensation that was now seeping through the fabric.

"What a mess. Geez, give me that. I'll get the ice cream off." he told me. I didn't feel like arguing, so I let him work his magic. He cleaned it as we walked, and I simply observed.
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Waving at him as he left, I went inside the house. It felt so empty and cold. I instantly regretted turning down Baekhyun's offer to stay at his house for a while.
I went up to my room and texted Baek, not even bothering to say an "I'm home". We talked all afternoon, and at night time, I realized that I had neglected to tell him to give me back my jacket.
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Me: Baek, omg! I just remembered!! You still have my jacket!!!

Eggsandbaekhyun: ehh?! 😰 no way!😰

Eggsandbaekhyun: ...

Eggsandbaekhyun: ur right, i still have it in my bag.. ;___;

Me: I'm coming to get it. ;-;

Eggsandbaekhyun: no way y/n. it's too late and dark outside!

Me: I'll be fine, Baek. I need my jacket!
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I locked my phone, so I wouldn't see any more of his complaints. I would quickly go there, then come back just as quick. He wasn't that far away. I would be fine, right?
Ignoring my worries, I put on a hoodie, stuffing a pocket knife in the pocket, and then headed out, quietly shutting the door.
I walked with a quick pace, and kept my eyes out. Everytime a cat would meow, or a leaf would graze the ground, I would jump. I was so paranoid, but I tried my best to ignore it.
I knew the way to his house from the times he had instructed me over the phone how to get there. Luckily, I made it there safely. I knocked on his front door, and moved a hair out of my face.
"Y/n! I told you not to come! You.. argh! You dummy!" he whined, before hugging me tightly. He seemed so genuinely concerned, that I didn't hit him for calling me dummy.
He pulled my jacket out of his bag, and handed it to me. I took it from him, and tied it around my waste.
"I'm walking you home." He stated.
"No, Baek. I got here with no problems, I can get back just the same." I retorted.
"Do you even know your way back?" He said with a scoff.
I rolled my eyes. "Of course, idiot." I said, with a matter-of-fact tone.
He lightly hit me and sighed. He opened the door for me, and as he shut it, mumbled, "stay safe, y/n."

Turns out, I didn't know my way home. I had never walked back alone, always having him escort me, and the veil of darkness that was covering the world was certainly not helping.
I tried retracing my steps. Soon enough, though, I realized I must be lost, when I no longer recognized any of my surroundings. I tried turning back, but I couldn't even find the way I came from. Panicking, I started running through the streets. I was not only lost, but also paranoid. My eyes darted around, and my legs were growing tired. Running past a park, I heard my name being called. I kept running.
I felt my wrist being grabbed, and I was stopped in my tracks. Turning around, I saw Kyungsoo panting as he held me in place. I, too, was completely out of breath. I didn't dare even try and run from him.
"Why didn't you come home? I was searching everywhere!" he said as panted.
I looked away, and he didn't ask any more questions. He pulled me by my wrist, and led me home.