ARTIFICIAL LOVE

Dawn

Daybreak is starting to filter inside Chanyeol's bedroom. The first rays of sunlight danced on Baekhyun's face.

Baekhyun stirred slightly and felt a tight embrace around his waist. He opened his eyes and he gazed upon Chanyeol that is sleeping beside him, holding him tight. A smile formed on his lips. Baekhyun wanted to wake him up with a kiss but he just contented himself just staring at him, not knowing that it's Chanyeol that he is staring at. Not PCY.

His recollection of that fateful night when he was shot by Kyungsoo is vague. He cannot even remember the physical pain anymore. All he remembered is the regret that he felt thinking that he will leave PCY alone. But here he is, opening his eyes to the person that his heart beats for. He felt so blessed. Finally the nightmare is over. It's a happy ending after all, just like in the fairytale.

Chanyeol opened his eyes to a wide awake Baekhyun. Baekhyun warmly smiled at him. Chanyeol cannot find the words to say to him. But Baekhyun was not a bit concerned about it. He just stared at Chanyeol with loving eyes. Then he gave him a kiss on the lips. It is something that Chanyeol was not ready for.

When did Baekhyun become this bold? He is afraid to think of the reason why. He just wants to shut down any thoughts that will lead him to the possibility that Baekhyun and PCY were in love when he was out cold and brain dead.

He sighed and cupped Baekhyun's cheek with his palm. Baekhyun held it. "I heard you in my dreams. It's a weird ugly dream. I was lost. But I heard you. You were calling me. I'm glad I was able to find myself back here. Thanks to you PCY." Baekhyun leaned close to Chanyeol.

Those words brought warmth to Chanyeol. Almost. Because when he heard Baekhyun mentioned PCY's name, he knew, it wasn't him that Baekhyun is thankful for. He tried to act okay. But it is hard to hide the hurt.

"PCY is there something wrong?" Baekhyun asked him. He was able to feel the hesitation in Chanyeol.

And Chanyeol is still at loss with words. How is he going to pretend? For the first time in a long time, he felt jealousy eat him again. It is so painfully overwhelming. 'PCY what did you do to my Baekhyun?' Chanyeol closed his eyes momentarily.

Chanyeol felt Baekhyun put his arms around his neck. "Why are you like this? Is there something wrong?" Baekhyun asked again. "N- -nothing." Chanyeol finally answered back. But Baekhyun can still feel there is something not right with Chanyeol. "Why do I feel that you are not happy? You are not happy to be with me."Baekhyun said in a repressed tone.

Chanyeol regretted acting that way immediately. "Ani Baekhyun. Just seeing you finally awake, I- - I don't know what to say. I am overjoyed honestly. I waited for a long time." He tried to say it as sincerely as he can. He was sincere but he lied about being overjoyed. He is feeling insecure. Baekhyun is not convinced so he tried to kiss Chanyeol. Chanyeol only responded lightly. Baekhyun's brow creased, he can feel Chanyeol's subtle rejection.

Chanyeol wanted to be happy. He wanted to make Baekhyun feel that he is thankful and more than delighted that he is finally well. He felt bad for making Baekhyun feel unwelcome. He felt like he is in a position where he doesn't know what kind of step he should take first to be an acceptable replacement for PCY. 'PCY, tell me what to do.' He whispered in his mind.

"Baekhyun, I love you." He said earnestly. Plain and simple words but it came from Chanyeol's innermost sentiment. Baekhyun finally smiled back. Chanyeol kissed him. He started with light kisses, encouraging Baekhyun to respond. Then he kissed him deeply, searching. His tongue invaded Baekhyun's mouth as if trying to convince the other to play with it. And Baekhyun did. Their tongue playfully tasted each other.

Then Chanyeol's pace changed abruptly. He kissed Baekhyun like there is no more tomorrow. Chanyeol is upon Baekhyun's body, Baekhyun felt being pressed under Chanyeol's weight. And his touch, they are somewhat out of control. Chanyeol's kisses became hard and unruly. Baekhyun is already running out of breath.

He tried to squirm lose from Chanyeol. But Chanyeol already forgot. He was so lost with his own desire to own Baekhyun's body. He wants all of him. He dismissed the faint force of Baekhyun pushing him. Baekhyun tried to push Chanyeol slightly away from him. He is already feeling too smothered by Chanyeol's kisses and touch, he feels like he is going to faint anytime soon.

"PCY.. I can't breathe.."

That stopped Chanyeol from his sudden frenzy. He quickly rose up and propped his arms against the bed to support his weight. "Mianhae," he apologized. The look of concern suddenly came back to Chanyeol's face. He can still see how Baekhyun gulps in air deeply. He watched Baekhyun's chest rise and fall in irregular rhythm. Baekhyun smiled back at him. "I am alright. Sorry to scare you. It's just that.. Maybe I am not ready yet to do this with you PCY. I'm sorry."

Chanyeol just nodded. That name again. Baekhyun called him 'PCY' again. He sat up and combed his hair with his fingers. Baekhyun reached out for him "Are you upset PCY?" Chanyeol sighed.

"I am alright. I guess it is better to call Jongin to have you examined. Just stay here for the meantime. I will bring breakfast. I will call Jongin too." Chanyeol attempted to mask his jealousy with a smile. He squeezed Baekhyun's hand, then let go. He went out of the room, leaving Baekhyun in doubt.

Chanyeol leaned against the door and sigh. "Yes I am upset Baekhyun. So upset." He gritted his teeth and balled his fist in jealousy.

CHAPTER 27: DAWN