𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐈𝐑

𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 16

“Him? Who's him? Baekhyun?” he looked around to find Baekhyun had taken off to hide behind a nearby tree. It was pretty obvious where he had gone to hide, because although he pressed his wings together the tips could still be seen from behind the tree. Princess Yuri and his father headed into the house after the butler, so Chanyeol went over to see what's the problem.

“If he sees me he'll recognize me and then he'll tell!” Baekhyun hissed, peering out from behind the tree, “He already hate me enough. Not like he should have a reason to....”

“Hey, can you please calm down? He has no authority here. He may be the head butler, but as long as we're here, he follows our orders. He can't touch you. I wont ever allow it. You're save with me baby. Now please tell me why you're so terrified,” Chanyeol took Baekhyun into his arms. At first Baekhyun was reluctant, staying perfectly still and stiff in his arms.

Eventually the warmth of Chanyeol's embrace took over and he leaned in to him, pressing their bodies close together. He had both his hands against Chanyeol's chest, where he also rested his head.

“He bring back a lots of bad memories, and i hate is so much” Baekhyun murmured first, answering the question but not easing Chanyeol's curiosity.

“ And why is that?” Chanyeol refused to loosen his grip, keeping him close. It was like he was trying to tell him that he would be protected.

“T...That's the guy I was with.....who cheated on me. He's not a good person, Chanyeol. I'm afraid he's going to do something. He looks completely innocent and well mannered, but behind closed doors he is anything but a----abuser” his breath was shaking, like he was already imagining all the things that could go wrong.

“Baekhyun...did he ever hit you?” Chanyeol went out on a limb with the statement. Baekhyun couldn't be that fearful over someone who only cheated. Sadness was understandable, but fear seemed like an exaggeration. His identity could be kept a secret, so why was he scared?

“When a client comes to you, even when you have a personal relations with them, you let them do whatever they want. If they want to hit you, you let them hit you,” Baekhyun replied quietly, his body beginning to shake softly,

“I became used to it, even though I probably shouldn't have. When he cheated and I told him that I didn't want to see him anymore, that was the worst. He bruised me almost everyday. I couldn't work for a week, but I never saw him again after that incident. I knew it was too good to be true. I was apprehensive about being with you, but the way you do everything is different. The way you kiss me, the way you hold me like this, it's all different. I never felt safe with him, even when I thought I was in love. I always feel safe with you, but it's hard when he's around.”

“Baby, listen to me and listen well. I wont let him do anything to hurt you, alright? You are safe so long as I am here,” Chanyeol refused to let go. He wasn't going to move until Baekhyun said it was alright. That's, if someone else didn't try to tear them apart first.

“Chanyeol! What are you doing out there? I have a job for you!” his father called from one of the windows.

“Come, I will take you to the room we will stay in. If it makes you feel comfortable you can stay in there until I return. I have a feeling this will be a long errand,” Chanyeol took Baekhyun by the hand and led him inside.

Every step made his legs feel like stone as he was lead up the stairs to the room they would stay in. It wasn't as grand as Chanyeol's room at the palace, but it was still nice nonetheless. He noticed there was a big bookshelf just like back at the palace, so he thought that maybe he could practice his reading skills. He had been doing so well lately, and he knew Chanyeol would be proud of him if he practised on his own.