something new ¡! baekyeon

chapter seventeen

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Taeyeon and Baekhyun walk into the restaurant, their hearts beating in their chests even if they seem calm,calm to other people.

It is only normal for them to be this stressed about it; after all, it was their first public appearance, together, as a couple.But they have to look comfortable and composed, so the press won't end up saying more than they are supposed to.

"Byun Baekhyun." He says to the receptionist, his arm around her waist as he glances down at her, a soft smile on his face.

That smile is Taeyeon's turn on, it activates her senses and makes her heart beat faster than it normally does. Whenever she sees it on his lips, she immediately understands it.

There was, there is, there will always be something that he wants to tell her behind it. And most of the time,it means "I love you, I don't want to lose you."

And she does what she usually does, everytime it happens. She brings herself closer to him, but not too much -since they are currently in public.

She only moves a bit closer, nudging him on the back and blushes when the smile changes into a smirk,an intimidating one.

"This way, Sir." The receptionist leads the way,and they follow him through the restaurant, paparazzis still flashing their cameras from outside, wanting to get the best picture of them together.

Flashes cease when they reach their table. Fortunately for both of them, there was no window near them, which means that they aren't going to be disturbed while eating dinner.

A lot of questions wander in Taeyeon's mind as Baekhyun helps her sit down. What now? What will happen? What will the media say? What will my fans say? Will they leave me? Will they say something about him being my company's CEO? Did I make the wrong decision?

But they all fade away when her gaze meets his, and she finds herself thinking once again: It's alright, since it's Baekhyun. It will all be fine.

"You alright?" He asks in his tell-me-if-something-is-wrong tone, after they make the order and the waiter leaves.

Taeyeon locks her eyes with his, smiling as she nods. But Baekhyun only sighs, swiftly sliding his hand across the table towards hers, and he brushes his fingers against hers, before taking her hand in his and squeezing it.

"Are you feeling uncomfortable?" He questions, looking into her eyes as if telling her that she won't be able to lie to him.

Taeyeon gives in to his gaze, sighing. "Just a little bit." She replies in a whisper.

"We can leave if you want to." Baekhyun suggests, and her lips arche into a soft smile at what he said.Soon enough, the smile reaches her eyes and she chuckles, shaking her head. "No, we can stay."

Yet, he doesn't seem to buy it, and this time she's the one who squeezes his hand, reassuring him, "I'm okay."

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Taeyeon types in the pass-code to her apartment, opening the door when it unlocks and gets in. She spins on her heels, holding the door so that Baekhyun will step in.

But he stands still, outside in the halls, not moving an inch as he breathlessly stares at her. 

"You're not going to come in?" Taeyeon eventually questions, leaning her cheek against the cold surface of the door, a little bit too sleepy.

"I was actually thinking about whether I should go in or not." He answers, shoving his hand into the pockets of his pants, as he keeps his eyes on her, as always.