ⓖⓘⓕⓣ || ChanBaek ⏸️

Part 3

Baekhyun is running late for work. He was supposed to be available in Skype forty-five minutes ago but the traffic was such an asxhole tonight.

Running to reach the elevator doors before it closes, Baekhyun sighed a small amount of relief when a veiny hand hindered the doors from shutting the male out.

"Thank you." He muttered softly before moving to press the floor number, but the same hand is quicker and pressed the button for him. Glancing up surprised, Baekhyun saw Chanyeol looking down at him.

"You're on night shift?" Chanyeol asked to which Baekhyun answered with a nod. "And you're late." He stated and the smaller male rolled his eyes. Sweat already formed on his forehead and he hates it.

"Obviously." Baekhyun answered with a sarcastic tone.

"No need to hurry though." Chanyeol said, now looking at the LED that indicated the floor number they're now in.

Baekhyun scoffs. "I've got a meeting to attend--"

"I wrapped it up for you." Baekhyun was surprised of what Chanyeol said. "I- I t-thought you'd b-be late so I started the Skype meeting and went for it.." Chanyeol added, slowly getting embarrassed of what he did.

"I messaged you though! But I t-think you haven't seen it yet.." The nerve of him. He could've just rescheduled the meeting on Baekhyun's behalf! Dammit--

"Oh.. Thanks." Baekhyun stated plainly, making Chanyeol nervously glance down at him. He emitted a sigh of relief when he noticed that Baekhyun is actually smiling.

"Thank you for saving my tardy ass." Baekhyun giggled. The elevator is now filled by only the two of them but Chanyeol's chest still feels so constricted.

He really needs to free himself out.

"H-How about a cup of c-coffee later, in return?" He asked and received a mocking face from his pretty little colleague.

"Are you asking me out for a date?" Baekhyun's words turned him into a ripe tomato and he could only shake his head frantically.

"N-No, not a d-date." Chanyeol said, looking away. If only he didn't, he would've seen how Baekhyun's face fell.

"Oh.." The smaller felt embarrassed.

"Are you free this weekend though?" Chanyeol finally asked, mustering all the courage he has. "I would love to take you out for a proper date."

Baekhyun was obviously surprised. The taller now looked so small as his head is now hanging low, fiddling with his fingers as he waits for Baekhyun's response.

Walking near the buttons, Baekhyun hurriedly pressed the one for the floor under theirs, not wanting to leave the elevator yet.

Giving them a little bit more time together.

"If I say yes, where'd we go?" He asks, anticipating the taller's response.

"I-- I haven't decided y-yet." Chanyeol answered truthfully. He knows Baekhyun would reject him anyways. He just needed to try his luck.

The elevator doors opened and they're about to hop off it when Baekhyun finally spoke.

"You've got four more days to decide then." He stated with a smile, surprising Chanyeol. The taller froze on his place and Baekhyun left him be. He must admit it's quite amusing to see the newbie's reaction for a few seconds more but he really needs to log in already. He don't want to see any word near 'LATE' be stamped on his attendance sheet.