by: junmomney (ao3)
It wasn't a strange thing that Idols and staff to hook up, as a matter of fact it is kind of a thing that happens a lot since they are together almost 24/7 for days, weeks and even months on end. It was bound to happen because literally their lives revolve around in the same business and each other. You just have to be discreet about it.
That's why when Kris decided to leave EXO and SM finally; it was both good and bad news for you.
Good news because he was finally free from his misery. Mainly the reason why your relationship with him started was that he needed someone to talk to. Sure, he was close friends with all of EXO, but he can't complain to any of them about how SM mistreated him, not even the Chinese members. Especially not Tao, whom he was really close with. That kid was just naïve and happy, among the Chinese members, he was spoiled, he was treated well because he was very young.
You found him one late evening, drinking and smoking alone while crying at the balcony of their dorm. You only went there because you forgot the documents you needed for the next day's meeting. You were one of the managers for EXO and you left your document bag when you accompany them home. You were responsible for getting the boys of EXO home, along with a driver.
You wanted to scold him that day but you stopped yourself because he was still a year older than you are. It felt weird and you have no exact grip on him since you manage Jongdae. He still panicked, though when he saw that you saw him and he begged you not to tell anyone.
Ever since then you both formed a friendship and eventually turned into something else. You weren't official per se, but he treats you good. He treats you how a real man should. He treats you better than the last asshole you dated. The conversation and the sex were the best you've had in your life.
Bad news because it meant it was the end for the both of you. He didn't even say anything to you when he left. Everyone, especially the EXO members were hurt when he decided to leave. But they didn't know you were hurting the most. You were his emotional rock when he was struggling. You were patient with him and you were by his side always to listen to him when he can't talk to his members.
The last time you both spoke to each other was a few months after he left. He kept apologizing and saying that he misses you a lot. You were silent most of the phone call, only answering a few 'hmms' or 'yeahs' while he talked. You know he only said those words to appease your silent strife. He knew you were upset but you chose not to speak up since you know your unspoken boundaries you both set for each other.
You understand why he left, but you never understood why he didn't let you know of him leaving. You thought all those years of conversations out or in between the sheets, he would at least tell you of his plan. You knew this would happen; you were a witness when the three members of TVXQ and Han Geng left. You were just new to the company that time, and everyone was shaken because of it.
After Kris hang up, you cried and didn't notice that Chanyeol was just behind you all throughout the phone call and he heard everything clearly. From whom it was you were talking with and to the relationship, you shared with Kris. At first, he was angry. Angry because you get to at least talk to Kris while the members didn't even get a simple text message from him.
And that night was the start of the shitstorm that is Park Chanyeol.
Chanyeol's demeanor towards you changed dramatically overnight. He was the playful and teasing kind, but to you, not anymore. From being friendly, he started being civil and professional around you. Nobody seemed to notice except you and it bothered you to a point where you have to confront him.
But when you did, he just scoffed and brushed you off as if you're just nothing. He told you everything was fine and that you both should forget what happened.
