Unexpected Love [EXO FF - High School AU]

Chapter 07: Opening up

On my way from the market, I saw a familiar guy talking to an elderly man in front of a house. No wait... it looked like the older man was scolding him. The younger one had his eyes trailed at the ground. As I walked closer, I recognized that all too familiar guy... Byun Baekhyun.

I hid behind a nearby wall and tried to listen in to the their conversion. Why was he being scolded? And by whom? Who is that man? My pupils dilated when I saw Baekhyun being slapped. "YOU IDIOT! I ASKED YOU TO DO ONE THING AND YOU COULDN'T EVEN DO THAT. GET OUT OF MY SIGHT." Baekhyun had his head lowered while tears brimmed his face with his hands clenched into fists on either side. I could hardly make out what they were saying so I leaned closer to the edge and tripped over a can. I quickly got up and noticed two pairs of curious eyes on me. I swiftly walked ahead, fiddling with my purse, as if I saw nothing.

I hope he didn't recognize me.

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Byun Baekhyun... the school's rude guy who no one dares to mess with was just slapped and shouted at by an older man. Why didn't he say anything in return? Was that his Dad? Or his grand-father? No no... they wouldn't behave like that. Maybe a neighbour? No, why would a neighbour do that? Who could he be? But I feel bad for him. Rude or not, he's still a human being. I guess Miss Tiffany was right. So was I. There's more to that guy than what the rumours at school say. Maybe I should reach out to him and try to help. I'll try to talk to him about it when I go back to school. That might not be a good idea... What if he didn't see me clearly? Maybe he thought it's just some random girl. I don't know how he would react. Or just be nice towards him, even if he stays cold. Yeah, that sounds good...

What am I even thinking? Ugh why do I feel bad for him? I don't care about him. He hurt my wrist, it still stings. I lightly tapped my wrist and flinched when the pain sparked. Why am I even thinking about him? It doesn't matter to me. Aish, I shouldn't be so curious about him. Just go home and forget about him. But at the back of my mind, I felt sorry for him. He was humiliated. Luckily for him, no one else saw it... besides me.

(The next day at school)

"Byun Baekhyun."

"What?"

"Did I do these right?" He looked over from his phone at the notebook I held out for him and replied, "Yes, but your last answer isn't according to the question."

"Oh... (further squibbling) Is it right now?"

"Yes."

"Anything else?"

"No, you're done for today. Just complete this exercise."

"Ok." I looked up to see his face. His facial features are strong. I never noticed them before. His prominent forehead complements his slender face. His smooth skin looks almost unreal and his nose is turned down. From his clear, small bright eyes to his sharp jawline, he looks stunning. His sleek brown hair is held back neatly. His cheeks show a tint of pink blush and his lips resembles... Rapunzel's??!! I squinted my eyes and leaned slightly closer to get a better view.