The Bruised Bus Boy

Warmth

With this new found feeling, Chanyeol felt strange yet at peace around Baekhyun. He felt strange because this feeling made him curious about the younger, it made him want be closer and know more, but the two aren't that close in their friendship yet.

He feels at peace because he seemed to have accepted something about Baekhyun. He wasn't sure yet, he just felt more comfortable with his actions when he was around the smaller.

So when the two were on the bus that afternoon, after their visit to the cafe, Chanyeol had openly wrapped an arm around Baekhyun's shoulder as they stood. Not only did this generate more heat between the two, but it made Baekhyun more secure while standing on the bus.

And Baekhyun didn't seem to care, making Chanyeol satisfied.

In fact, Baekhyun had smiled when Chanyeol had done so. His cheeks pink and heart speeding up, but he figured it was because it was cold and his body was doing its job of keeping him warm.

The two were currently headed to the beach, a place Baekhyun had suggested they go since it had started snowing and he states it looks most beautiful during the winter.

The two were in a comfortable silence as the bus pulled to a stop, letting people on. Baekhyun was looking down towards the ground, while Chanyeol watched the people getting on the bus.

His eyes widened when he saw a head with red hair. His heart quickened as he saw Red and J make their way onto the bus.

Chanyeol looked down at Baekhyun and then back up towards the two who were making their way towards them.

Without much thought, Chanyeol quickly pulled Baekhyun to his chest and turned his body. Baekhyun's face was pressed against Chanyeol's clothed torso as Chanyeol spun toward one of the windows they were near, body blocking Baekhyun and trying to hide his face.

With his free hand, he pulled Baekhyun's hood up, since his beanie didn't cover all of his white hair.

Now, Baekhyun's back was up against one side of the bus, against a window while Chanyeol's body trapped him in.

Chanyeol tiled his head down and practically hid his face in the top of Baekhyun's hood.

Chanyeol's heart was racing in panic while Baekhyun's heart was racing for another reason.

Baekhyun didn't see the two walk on, so when Chanyeol suddenly pulled him in, Baekhyun almost choked.

"Shh, don't move." Chanyeol whispered in a low tone, his arm around Baekhyun.

The two had stayed like that for what seemed like forever.

Once Chanyeol heard the bus doors close and the engine fire back up, he peeked out and looked to see where the two had gone.

When he saw them at the back of the bus Chanyeol let out a sigh. He pulled away from Baekhyun and began to drag him towards the front of the bus. As far from those two as possible.

Once at a comfortable spot, Chanyeol loosened his arm around Baekhyun and looked down at the smaller. Baekhyun was looking up at him through his hood, eyes wide and face struck with question. His cheeks bright red.

Chanyeol smiled a bit, "Sorry about that."

Baekhyun's expression changed and his cheeks went brighter as he looked down.

"Uh, um, it's uh, okay, I guess." He mumbled out, words getting lost in his throat.

Baekhyun wasn't sure what had just happened but, he needs to calm himself down. His heart was pounding like crazy, making it extremely loud. His cheeks were so hot and his mind was racing.