Tomorrow With You (ChanBaek)

Chapter Eleven

Baekhyun was flustered by Chanyeol. He couldn't move, he was in shock by his actions more than the pain he felt from his stomach. 'What was he saying? Did I hear him right?' He thought to himself.

He just stood there, not knowing what to do with this 6'1 feet tall giant and these arms around him. His eyes are locked at the devil's face. Chanyeol had grown fast from what he remembered three years ago. His shoulders are broader, his cheek bones showed more angle, his hair changed its color, his height a bit taller, but his eyes remain the same, and the comfort of his warm embrace felt like it did the first time Chanyeol held him that night.

"Uhm.." Baekhyun pushed Chanyeol a little to free himself from his grasp.

He looked into Chanyeol's eyes, not knowing what he's thinking. He's not sure if he heard him right. Why would the devil say those words? He hated him from the start until the day he came back.

"Are you okay?" Jisoo asked.

Baekhyun freed himself from Chanyeol's grasp and stepped a little bit farther from him. "I.. ah.. I'm okay."

"You're really okay? Wahh that Kang Dong Joo. I never thought he'd do this to you."

"Uh-hmm."

"I think we should all go home." Jisoo said but when he looked at Chanyeol, he already left.

"Where did he go? He was just here. Is he a ghost?"

Jisoo looked for him but he left without a trace.

When they arrived at the house, both Jisoo and Baekhyun went upstairs to go straight to their rooms. Baekhyun stopped where he could see Chanyeol's door closed. He stared, oblivious to what the owner was thinking when he said those words and held him close.

He came back to his senses and started walking to his room where he planned on taking a shower.

Baekhyun didn't want to go to the dining room. He didn't want to face Mr. Park after what happened the night before. But Jisoo went to his room and brought him to dinner.

When they arrived, only Mr. Park is seated at the table. He was there quietly eating his meal and did not bother to look at them. Baekhyun can feel the tension between Mr. Park and his presence.

Both of them went to sit but Baekhyun did not go straight for the food. Infact, he stared at what is prepared infront of him and couldn't move his hands to pick up his chopsticks and spoon.

"It's disrespectful not to eat what's on the table." Mr. Park said without addressing to anyone.

Baekhyun looked at Mr. Park then picked up his chopsticks. He took a radish and a numbered amount of meat.

A loud noise hit the dining table that startled Baekhyun when Mr. Park forcefully placed his chopsticks beside his unfinished plate. He stood up and turned his back at them.

"Don't forget to do the dishes." He left without looking back.

Both Baekhyun and Jisoo know that he is talking to Baekhyun. Baekhyun couldn't touch his food, he felt sick to his stomach to even eat what he didn't pay for.

"Don't worry. I know Ms. Nam will secretly do them for you." Jisoo whispered.

"No. I can do it."

Baekhyun stood up and gave Jisoo a reassuring smile.

"Tell me when you're done. I'll be at the kitchen."

He didn't feel like crying when he looked at the sink. He didn't even feel anything at all. He knew his stay would be inevitable and keeping his privileges while doing the household chores is the closest to comfort he could ever get in a shelter. He's not a real part of their family after all, and he expected this from three years ago. He was just surprised that it happened later than he imagined.