Chapter 4
It had been a week since Baek had been paired with Chanyeol for the project and he did everything in his power to not fall the devilishly handsome and charming male.
Baek couldn't deny that Chanyeol was everything he had imagined for an ideal boyfriend. He was handsome and popular, but a really nice guy, he was a total hit jock with a body to die for but also a total nerd with the brain to go with it. He proved that on the first day they worked on their project in the library. He twitched into school mode but as soon as they were done for the day he was back to being all chill and playful.
It was really hard not to fall for him but Baek was doing his best reminding himself this was his brother's ex-boyfriend whom he might still have feelings for. He would constantly tell himself Chanyeol would never like LIKE him but then Chanyeol wasn't helping because after their second day working on their project the shameless flirting began. If Baek didn't know it before now he knew Chanyeol was really into him as much as he was digging him.
And to make matters worse they had so much in common. Basketball, classic movies, action video games and so much more. They even liked the same type of juice all the way to the same brand name and flavor. Baek was surely doomed. Disappointed as well since he seemed to have found his soulmate but he was off-limits.
He was thankful it was Friday and they had just finished working on the project in the school library. It was completely done and he didn't have to worry about meeting up with Chanyeol again if he was going to be able to stay away from him himself.
"So...are you going to the party tonight?" Channel asked as they packed up. They were a student who was having a party because his parents were not around for the weekend and apparently everyone was invited.
"No. I'm just going to sit this one out. Netflix and chill is more my thing at weekends" Baek responded.
"How about I take you to the cinema and we turn it into a date?" He confidently made a move turning Baek into a stuttering mess.
"Wha...what...i...i mean...i would love that...but I can't...not that I don't want to....i really really want to go out with you...you're so hot and cool and like my soulmate... I mean not soulmates because that would be weird right" Baek laughed awkwardly totally embarrassed.
"Come on Baek. You knew like you a lot and I'm not planning in pretending otherwise. And I know you like me as well. You're very open about your thoughts and we have so much in common. I also feel like you're my soulmate and it isn't weird at all. So what's holding you back. I have thought I would feel this way for anyone again but you make me happy and I want us to be together" Chanyeol said as he took a step towards the shorter male but Baek took a step back.
"But you dated my brother" Baek finally let it out, "I like you so much Chanyeol and I want to be with you but... You dated Hyun and it feels wrong somehow...like I'm taking something from him"
"Baek, please. Hyun broke up with me and I have 0 feelings left for him. I admit I did love him a lot buy he broke up with me and after that, I didn't want to commit to anyone because he broke my heart...that was until I met you. I don't think I can just let you go Baek" Chanyeol took a step towards Baek again, but this time he wrapped his arm around his waist pulling them closer. He leaned in to kiss Baek but then the shorter male looked away.
"I'm sorry Yeol. I really am but...can we just be friends" Baek looked up with a sad look. This is not what he wanted and Chanyeol could see that but he couldn't force the other male to be with him.
"I can't believe you just friend-zoned me but it's fine. If I can't have your ass I will at least take your friendship because I'm serious about not letting you go" Chanyeol said before taking Baek home.
Baek had just finished popping popcorn when he met Hyun in the hallway fully dressed and on his way out.
"Going out?" Baek asked.
"Not that it's any of your business but I'm out the whole weekend a d I don't care what you get up to. Anywhere is better than being stuck in this house with you" Hyun said before leaving the house.
"Asshole" Baek said before grabbing his popcorn and snacks and heading up to his room for some Netflix and chill.
An hour later caught up in the emotions of 'Pursuit of happiness' the doorbell rang surprising Baek.
He was wondering who would come to the house this late at night since his dad was out of town on business and Hyun was out...doing whatever he gets up to and was clearly not coming back anytime soon.
As soon as Baek opened the front door he was blinded by a handsome smile.
"I hope you don't mind. I brought pizza and some drinks" Chanyeol said as he raised up the box and a paper bag.
°°°°°°°°°°
Will Baek invite him in?
What do you think will happen next?
What is Hyun up to tonight?
Remember comments keep the author happy and updating.
©chubbyeol_jones
