Collateral Love | Tao

Chapter 32

Months went by without me really talking to Tao. Months also went by before I got the third place spot in the class. Sehun was second, Jongin was fourth, Jongdae was seventh, Baekhyun was ninth, and Chanyeol was tenth. I was amazed that everyone actually managed to pull it off.

"We're going to China! We're going to China!" Sehun chanted as he danced around with Jongin, dodging tables and chairs.

"Would you two stop?!" My mom shouted from the kitchen, "One of you is going to get hurt. And Sehun, you're supposed to be working."

Chanyeol laughed from the table as Jongin tripped over a chair.

"Are you okay?" Sehun asked.

"Yep, I'm fine," Jongin sat up. Jongdae's annoying laugh echoed through the room.

"I can't believe we got into top ten," Baekhyun said.

"I can't believe you did either," Jongdae teased.

"Baekhyun is very smart," Chanyeol defended.

"Unlike you," Jongdae laughed again.

"Whatever, Jongdae," Sehun said, "We all made it into the top ten, so there's no need to argue."

Jongin smiled, "Sehun, you're so sweet."

Sehun went back into the kitchen to hide his embarrassment.

Over the past few months, Luhan hadn't been too horrible, but he seemed to bother me whenever he got the chance.

"When are you people going to be done working? We're ready to go shopping," Baekhyun complained.

"I think after Sehun finishes frosting those cupcakes."

"Do you want a cupcake, Baekkie?"

"No, I just want to go shopping."

Chanyeol bought cupcakes for him and Baekhyun anyways, which Baekhyun managed to get all over his face. Baekhyun seemed to have this habit whenever he was eating something sweet. I often wondered if he just did it so Chanyeol would clean him up and take care of him.

Sehun came out of the kitchen, "I'm done now," He hung up his apron. He had somehow managed to get flour on his butt which Jongin had no problem wiping off of him. Sehun didn't seem to enjoy his boyfriend cleaning him up as much as Baekhyun did.

I realized that I was stuck hanging out with Jongdae all day today. I didn't really mind, Jongdae wasn't all that bad. Everyone piled into Chanyeol's car, leaving me to get in last.

"Sorry, CJ, no more room," Chanyeol said.

"Really?"

"She can just squeeze in," Sehun said.

"Whatever," Chanyeol said, "But if I get ticketed for you not wearing a seatbelt, you're paying for it."

"Like you can't afford it," I squeezed in next to Jongdae.

"Yeah, but if I keep getting tickets I could get my license taken away."

"He always gets speeding tickets," Baekhyun said.

Chanyeol put his finger to Baekhyun's lips as a way of silencing him. Baekhyun blushed then kissed Chanyeol's finger, giggling. Chanyeol stuck his tongue out.

"Gross!" Jongdae interrupted their cute teasing.

"You can just leave, this is my car," Chanyeol held Baekhyun's hand in a somewhat protective manner.

After getting to the mall, Jongdae and I broke away from everyone else. We went to a random store where Jongdae pulled me behind a clothing rack as if he was trying to hide from somebody.