I'm In Trouble

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Minhyun peeked his eyes opened and shut them again as quickly. They hurt and stung but not only that he had a headache. He groaned and tried to get up but realised he was unable to. He turned around and flinched when he saw Baekho hugging him tightly. He blinked and tried to recollect his memories from the night before but everything was blurred from the aching he felt in his head and eyes. His movements seemed to have woken Baekho though as the other opened his eyes and flashed a smile at him. Minhyun flinched again, feeling his heart wrench.

"Good morning," Baekho said groggily.

"Uh... Um... Morning," Minhyun responded while rubbing his temples.

"You okay? You cried a lot last night," Baekho said gently and Minhyun shook his head.

"My head hurts. My eyes hurt," Minhyun mumbled softly and Baekho got up, pulling his arms away.

"I'll get you some water."

"Ah... You don't have to. I can get it myself."

Baekho moved the blanket aside and Minhyun realised they were still naked. Very much naked. He blinked and frowned. Baekho got off the bed and headed to the bathroom first. He came out with a cloth and pressed it against Minhyun's eyes. Minhyun yelped since it was cold.

"It'll help the soreness," Baekho said and grabbed a mineral water from the table, opening it for Minhyun. "Here."

Minhyun peered at him and took the bottle to sip. "Thank you. What... Happened last night?"

"You don't remember?"

"I... I remember crying a lot. We talked until I fell asleep... I think or I talked."

"Yeah. You basically told me about this asshole of a guy and why you were being one to me too." Baekho sat down and held Minhyun's hand after taking the bottle from him. "Minhyun."

"Y-yeah?"

"Please don't hide yourself with me anymore."

Minhyun felt his cheeks heat up and he placed the cool cloth on it. "What do you mean?"

"Listening to you talk yesterday made me think... You're not an asshole. You're more of a coward. You should be more honest with me. If you really want a relationship with me, then you have to open up to me. It might hurt a lot but... Its better than accidentally hurting me with words or actions you don't mean. If you hate something, say it loud and clear," Baekho said and Minhyun felt the tightness in his chest. He nodded and pressed the cloth against his eyes. "And no more crying your eyeballs out."

Minhyun laughed a little and nodded. "I understand. Thank you, Baekho."

"Don't thank me. I did nothing."

"You held me."

Baekho chuckled and kissed Minhyun's hand. "I did one thing. Also I didn't get the chance to tell you yesterday but I quit my job."

Minhyun pulled his hand away from his eyes immediately. "What? Why?"

"Well, if I were to really get a pop star boyfriend, don't you think I should stop working for people who ruin their careers? Plus even if I make a big scoop with my current investigation, where I was wouldn't have posted it. We are under entertainment after all. Business scoops play little role for us unless an idol is involved," Baekho explained. Minhyun found his heart melt the moment Baekho's first sentence left his lips.

"I... I see. In that case, do you want to live with me? You don't have to pay me rent or anything at all. I just want to help lessen your burden until you find another sustainable job," Minhyun said, tightening his hold on Baekho's hand.

"I still have some savings so I'm fine for now."

Minhyun was worried and he wanted to insist but he didn't want to push Baekho if it wasn't what he wanted.

"Plus, I don't want you to get into a scandal just because I shift in with you."

"But..."

"I'll be fine. If I really need the help, I'll take your offer."

"Okay..." Minhyun's phone rang, startling the two as the pop star hurriedly answer it. "Ah, manager.... Yes. Yes. Okay. I'll be there."

Baekho went to the bathroom to wash up, wondering if he made the right choices but he felt like there was probably no right or wrong choices here. Just choices that would change his future paths. After the phone call, Minhyun got up and knocked on the bathroom door before peeking inside.

"Can I... Join you?"

"Sure."

After wearing clothes and drying up, they went their separate ways but promised to meet up again soon. Minhyun got up his manager's car and sunk into the seat. He felt oddly lighter despite how heavy his body felt. Maybe it was the mental weight being lifted but he smiled softly.

"So that's the guy?" his manager asked, having seen Baekho waiting for his car to arrive before leaving. Minhyun nodded and fiddled with his thumbs.

"He's amazing," Minhyun said softly. "I really like him."

"I see."

"Ah, manager. Is there any possible way for us to get in contact with the Choi corporate?"

"Huh? You mean the electronics company?"

"Yes. That's the one."

"Uh... Well. I don't know what kind of contact you want but if it's for some kind of advertisement, it might be doable if they'll have you."

"Could you help me get one please?"

"What are you planning now, Minhyun? Don't do anything unnecessary," his manager grumbled and he chuckled.

"You sound just like him. I just want to see what they're like... Inside."

"If it's something dangerous, I won't allow you."

"If you're there with me, then it's not dangerous, right?"

"Gosh, Minhyun. You're one hard man to please, aren't you? Does that guy say that?"

"No. He can handle me just fine," Minhyun said with a happy smile. Although there were definitely large hiccups along the way, he felt like they were slowly starting to stabilise. "And I'm doing this for the person who saved me."

"I'll see what I can do but if I sense any danger, we won't ever do something like this again, okay? You're a pop star, someone who has to keep your image up."

Minhyun nodded. "I understand. Thank you."