Tomorrow With You (ChanBaek)

Chapter Two

At the dinner table, Baekhyun sat next to Jisoo because he felt more comfortable sitting beside someone as positive as him. Infront of them, sat Chanyeol who was grumpy when he arrived at the table.

"Looks like someone got arrested again." Jisoo whispered to Baekhyun who gave him a confused look.

"Dad must've grabbed his ass from his game to come to dinner. I heard he doesn't want to eat." He added.

"Ohh.."

"I bet he wouldn't last ten minutes in his table. He could shove his food down his throat in five minutes if he wanted to."

"No whispering at the dinner table." Mr. Park said as he gave a look that made Jisoo immediately sat straight.

The atmosphere was quiet as no one attempted to talk while they finish their food. Baekhyun felt the awkwardness would end if he finishes his food faster. But then, he thought about leaving before everyone else would be disrespectful so he just ate what he can.

"Baekhyun." Mr. Park has broken the silence.

"Uhm.. yes.., sir.?" He confusedly said.

"How are you liking your stay here so far?"

"It's only been a few hours. But so far, it's okay." He replied.

"Do you like your new room?" Mr. Park asked.

"It's.. great.."

Mr. Park put down his knife and fork then looked at Baekhyun with a reassuring smile.

"I know it's been tough and I know it won't be easier anytime soon. But this is your home now. I want you to feel comfortable staying with us. Think of us as your family. You as my son, me as you father, and my sons as your brothers."

Baekhyun did not respond. He was occupied with the thought of his last meal in their house.

Blowing the candles for everyone to enjoy a piece of cake. Unwrapping the presents that did not last a day. And leaving the house that was burned down into ashes.

"Baekhyun? Baekhyun?" Mr. Park said and it brought his mind back to three people, all looking at him.

"Are you not feeling well?" Mr. Park asked.

"No. I'm fine."

"As I was saying, I believe that it would be in your best interest to live with us here as our family." Mr. Park said.

"But I already have a family." He said.

"Had. You had a family." Mr. Park said as he stopped himself for Baekhyun not to notice the sudden change of the tone in his voice.

"I'm sorry. What I meant was that you have a family. And right now, it's with us. I hope you don't ignore that we'd like to be a part of you." Mr. Park added.

"Ah.. yes." It was all Baekhyun can think to say.

"Since you'll be a part of this family, I would like to give you our family name. It would be weird for other people to acknowledge you as my son if you don't have my last name." Mr. Park said.

He couldn't think straight at this point. He felt as if everything is going fast. It's only been a few days since his parents passed away and he's already getting a new name.

"I won't ask you for an answer right now because I know how tough it is for you. But I do hope you take time to think it over. Besides, it wouldn't be bad to be Park Baekhyun." Mr. Park smiled at the thought of his name being changed to their last name.

"I.. I'll think about it." It was all Baekhyun could answer as the awkward silence once again took over the dinner table.

After dinner, Jisoo walked with Baekhyun to the living room. He was eating a banana while looking at a preoccupied Baekhyun walking beside him.