Cycles [ChanBaek]

[Cycle 1- Chanyeol]

Baekhyun and Chanyeol had been friends since their diaper days and had done everything together. They defended each other from bullies and anyone else who even thought of hurting the other. With time, this friendship turned to more in Chanyeol's eyes, while for Baekhyun, it remained the same. And sure, it hurt, but it was okay. After all, Chanyeol understood that Baekhyun didn't make him fall in love, he always made his feelings clear. Baekhyun didn't have to feel the same way.

They continued to grow and to share experiences, both feeling free to confide in the other at all moments.

It was beautiful.

Then college happened and, as best friends, they decided to rent an apartment together. They found a third roommate, Jisoo, a bubbly Junior who eventually became like their sister. Everyday became a routine with them going to school and working whenever they had to, and on weekends, all three spent it together watching movies and eating yummy food.

Time passed by, though, and as it did, Baekhyun stopped spending as much time home as before and whenever he was around, he would always be texting, with a soft glow of infatuation in his eyes. And yes, of course it hurt, but at the same time, seeing Baekhyun so happy and glowing made Chanyeol feel happy for him. That was all he wanted for Baekhyun, after all, for him to find happiness.

Of course, when Baekhyun broke the news that he was dating someone (name of the boyfriend not important), Chanyeol acted surprised and genuinely wished him all the best. Jisoo wasn't as enthusiastic since she knew of Chanyeol's feelings, but once alone, he made sure to reassure her that he was okay.

"As long as he's happy."

When Baekhyun introduced his boyfriend to Chanyeol, the giant immediately felt a weird vibe from the guy and his arrogance couldn't be ignored. Still, Chanyeol let it go. Perhaps it was the part of him that undoubtedly felt jealous.

But as the relationship progressed, Chanyeol started to feel more and more uneasy. The guy held no respect for him or Jisoo whatsoever and would touch Baekhyun rather inappropriately in front of them whenever he visited. Chanyeol would try (and fail) to ignore them, but Jisoo wasn't so kind and would frequently fight with Baekhyun and his boyfriend about this.

Chanyeol would always try to mediate, but it was impossible with how uncharacteristically explosive Baekhyun had suddenly become and how fiercely he would protect his boyfriend.

The relationship between Jisoo and Baekhyun soured and as it did, Baekhyun cared less about their comfort and would often bring his boyfriend on purpose and would very loudly get fucked by him while Jisoo and Chanyeol were in the apartment. Of course, this took a huge toll on the giant and Jisoo herself, who couldn't believe who Baekhyun had turned into because of some asshole.

"Jisoo, please don't leave," begged Chanyeol as he watched her pack her stuff.

"No Chanyeol, I can't stand them anymore," she said as she zipped her bag and placed the strap over her shoulder. "I'm not going to stand being disrespected like this, and neither should you."

She approached him and cupped his cheeks. "Think about yourself, Chanyeol. Be selfish if you must. You deserve better than this."

Chanyeol knew she was right, but he was an idiot in love, an idiot who was still holding on to the image he had of his sweet, caring best friend. And he held hope that deep in his heart, Baekhyun was still the same.

When Baekhyun found out that Jisoo left, he seemed taken aback and, dare Chanyeol hope, a little hurt. The emotion were fleeting though, and Chanyeol felt disappointed once Baekhyun shrugged his shoulders and said he didn't care.