𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐈𝐑

𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 18

The entire night was filled with little sleep for Baekhyun. It wasn't the bed, because the bed was soft and comfortable like the one in the palace. It wasn't the lighting, because it was dark with just enough light from the moon.

It wasn't too cold, because the blankets were warm and Chanyeol was there as he held Baekhyun in his arms the entire night. He was safe that way, he knew he was. Chanyeol was sleeping softly with his head buried in Baekhyun's hair, his arms around his waist as he snored quietly.

Still, Baekhyun was unable to sleep.

A million thoughts raced through his mind as he stared up at the ceiling. He had every intention of telling Chanyeol what happened when he came to bed that night. Unfortunately, Baekhyun lost all his courage and after they exchanged kisses and 'good night's, Chanyeol fell asleep. Before he knew it, the sun was rising and he could feel the prince stir beside him.

He had to tell him, he just had to, but he couldn't figure out how to muster up the courage.

“Good morning...” Chanyeol murmured, pressing their foreheads together.

“Morning...” Baekhyun sighed tiredly.

“You didn't sleep, did you?” Chanyeol suddenly said, and Baekhyun couldn't hide his shock.

“H..How did you...?”

“I can see it through your eyes, are you going to tell me why?” he smiled, trying to reassure his lover. It seemed to work, because Baekhyun knew he had to tell Chanyeol sooner or later. He loved him so much and vise versa, keeping a secret would only hurt him.

“It's because of what happened yesterday---” Baekhyun murmured, trying to get his confidence up.
"I-I didn't past out in the kitchen....."

“H-he attacked me Chanyeol. I seriously thought he was going to ended up raping me.” Baekhyun's eyes started to water. The thoughts of him getting rape makes him wanna scream in agony.

“He fucking what now? Who's that guy? Who did this to you, Baekhyun?” Chanyeol asked as trying to sound calmly as he could, he didn't want to startle the younger male. But Baekhyun knew the prince was trying to hide his anger as he notice how the prince grit his teeth.

“H..He did” And Baekhyun was nervous now, he hoped the prince would understand him.

“Was it the butler you were scared of hmn?” Chanyeol asked, still just as calm as he gently stroked Baekhyun's cheek. He was trying to be reassuring as his other arm pulled Baekhyun closer.

He will fuckin pay for what he did....

He didn't know what's happening but he feel himself boiled over the thoughts of someone else touching what's 'HIS'.

“I just...I want to go home. I don't want to be here. I don't feel safe and I can't sleep. I'm so scared, Chanyeol. I know you're here but nothing will make me feel better so long as he's here. I'm terrified, absolutely terrified. I thought I would never have to see him again. Our little reunion was just as bad as I thought it would be. God I'm just--I don't know what to do. I'm so scatterbrained, I can't even breathe right,” Baekhyun rambled, his breath speeding up. Chanyeol just listened and nodded in understanding until Baekhyun was done.

“How about we sleep outside tonight? Like camping? That way we can watch the butterflies while we rest for the night,” Chanyeol suggested, praying the fairy would do the trick. It wasn't that he didn't understand Baekhyun. He knew that Baekhyun was terrified, and rightly so. He also knew, however, that his father would get suspicious if he asked to take Baekhyun home alone.