Once the boys had left, I decided to go into Chanyeol’s room. When I opened the door, Baekhyun was already there.
His face was red, though there weren’t any tears left, he was sniffing.
“Baekhyun…” I sighed.
“I’m not gay.” He replied.
I cocked my head, why would he say that.
“I know what you’re thinking. Why am I always so close to Chanyeol and things like that. It may look like I’m gay but I’m not.”
“I didn’t say anything.”
Baekhyun sighed. “Chanyeol has always been there for me. Ever since we were trainees, whenever I would feel down or anything, he’d be the first to be there for me. He used to be really nice… Recently he’s been acting up.”
“Acting up? Do you know why?”
“Ever since you came.”
I froze. “What’s that supposed to mean?”
“You really don’t know?”
I shook my head.
“Ever since you lived with us, everyone has been acting all different. The changes were so obvious.”
“Obvious?”
“Everyone in this dorm, all 12 of us, have feelings for you.”
Everyone? I burst out laughing, “You’re joking.”
Baekhyun frowned and shook his head. “I’m serious.”
“Everyone?” I gulped. “Including you?”
He slowly nodded. “I’d be lying if I said I don’t like you. The reason why I have to be all ‘Baekyeol’ in front of everyone is to make it less obvious. Chanyeol is openly expressing how he feels to you; it amazes me how he can do that shamelessly.” Baekhyun smirked.
“Aren’t you worried about Chanyeol? Even if the ‘Baekyeol’ is fake-”,I asked.
Baekhyun cut me off, “Hey it isn’t fake. It’s just that I’m not gay. Of course I’m worried. Knowing Chanyeol, it could be a gag or maybe he just wants to be alone.”
“But it’s his birthday tomorrow.” I frowned, hard. Why would he do this?
Baekhyun hugged me, “He’ll be fine. By the way, where’d you and Luhan go today? We didn’t see you guys at the hospital and when we came home, the dorm was empty.”
“Ah that…” Should I tell him it was a date? “We were just hanging out.”
“Looks like he bought you a lot of stuff. You guys went to the BWCW store? The paper bags had the store name on it.”
I simply nodded my head. I didn’t feel like talking about anything that didn’t have to do with Chanyeol. I walked around his room and lay on his bed. This was where I treated his wound. I decided to ask the boys how things were going. I took my phone out and there was an unread message, it was from Chanyeol.
“Why would it matter if I do like you?” His words were as cold as always. How does he manage to pull off a lively image on stage?
Baekhyun lay down beside me and caressed my hair sighing. “It’s not fair how the others are able to openly express their feelings for you. Especially Chanyeol.”
“Chanyeol doesn’t like me.” I rebutted.
“He’s the one that likes you the most. Look.” Baekhyun pointed to a photo frame at the corner of the bed.
I picked it up and smiled; “I never thought that he would print this.”
It was the very first selfie that we took together
**************FLASHBACK********************
“You’re a song writer and composer?” He asked.
I could feel my face burning up, he was really handsome. I simply nodded to his question.
“Ah you’re blushing. I’m Chanyeol, EXO’s vitamin and voice.” He held out a hand for me to shake and I did.
“Let’s take a picture to remember today.” Chanyeol took out his phone and we took a selfie together.
“You seem like the shy type. That’s dangerous around guys.”
I shook my head. “I’m not really shy… It’s just that you’re a new person.”
Chanyeol smiled and chuckled, “Ah but still.”
I whispered. “I’m honestly worried about sharing a dorm with 12 guys.”
Chanyeol smiled, “Don’t worry about it! I’ll protect you.”
***************END OF FLASHBACK******************
“Protect…” I mumbled. I could feel myself shake again.
Baekhyun got up and sat beside me; he took the photo frame and put it down. He cupped my face and pecked my lips.
“Baekhyun…” I could feel my face go red.
“I know I shouldn’t be doing this at a time like now but I really like you. Chanyeol will definitely be okay.” Baekhyun hugged me tightly. “Please stop thinking so hard. It pains me to see you so hurt. It pains me even more knowing that you’re hurt because of another guy.”
I buried my head in his shoulder and sobbed.
“Yah don’t cry.” Baekhyun wiped my tears. “I’ll do aegyo for you so don’t cry.”
I sniffed a little and looked up; Baekhyun was doing as many aegyo poses as he could. I laughed a little but it wasn’t enough for me to get over the fact that Chanyeol’s disappeared.
Baekhyun frowned and hugged me again, “Please don’t be upset. I should be the one that’s the most upset here.”
I looked up at Baekhyun, why would he say that?
“Why?”
“The one girl that I love so much is crying over my best friend who disappeared. I no longer have a chance with you anymore, do I?” Baekhyun’s eyebrows were frowning but he was smiling. It looked like he had given up hope.
I got up and hugged him. “It’s not like that.”
Baekhyun sighed, buried his face in my shoulders and hugged me tightly. “Please don’t be upset. It really hurts me that you’re upset.”
I felt my shoulder become wet.
Baekhyun was crying.
