I'm In Trouble

Clip 27

Minhyun opened his eyes and wondered why everything was pitch black until he realised he was still holding onto something. He shifted back and blinked as light poured into his eyes. Immediately his sight was filled with Baekho who was still awake and typing away on his laptop that he had brought over.

"Baekho...?"

"Hmm? Morning," Baekho said calmly and ruffled Minhyun's hair.

"You... You stayed?"

"Yeah. Not like you let go of me once at all. Once you were out, you were out like a log. Couldn't even get you to lay down properly."

"Oh."

"I stayed because I wanted to. Don't get any weird ideas," Baekho said and poked Minhyun's cheek. "Go wash up. Your manager called earlier too."

"Huh? Regarding what? Why didn't you wake me up?" Minhyun scrambled to his feet and grabbed his phone to check his messages.

"You seemed out of it yesterday so I thought you might want a bit more rest."

Minhyun responded to the message and turned back to Baekho. "Thank you... Uh... The meeting..." Minhyun gulped and nervously rubbed his hands together.

"Hmm?"

"The meeting with the Choi corporate has been shifted to later in the afternoon."

Baekho blinked and gasped. "What? You're really going?"

"I really want to help you out especially since I can. It really won't take long. I won't be in any trouble and my manager will be with me so..."

Baekho sighed and rubbed his temples. "Okay. As long as you don't do or say anything unnecessary."

Minhyun beamed and leaned closer. He hesitated for a bit but Baekho pouted his lips and closed his eyes. Minhyun smiled and kissed him.

"Will you be staying here? I could give you spare keys," Minhyun said cautiously. Baekho shook his head and shut his laptop.

"Nope. I got things to do. Plenty of things."

"Investigating?"

"Yep. The list gave me a few people that I could try to hunt down and speak with so I'll do that today. I might be too busy to hang out but..." Baekho paused briefly as he held Minhyun's hand and gave it a light pat. "If you ever need help again, I'll come running."

Minhyun gaped at Baekho and chuckled. "Thank you. I really really do like you."

Baekho grinned and kept his things. He stood up and slung his bag over his shoulder. He kissed Minhyun's cheek and patted his shoulder. "A spare key would be nice though."

Minhyun's eyes twinkled and he nodded, rushing off to get his spares. Baekho smiled and sighed, wondering if he was becoming too soft to the man already. It's not like Minhyun completely ruined his life. There was no way he was pinning that blame on Minhyun.

"Here."

"Thanks. I'll keep it safe. And, Minhyun?"

"Yes?"

"Don't sleep with anyone else."

"I won't. Wouldn't dream of it unless you decide you no longer need me."

Baekho frowned and Minhyun laughed a little since he looked like an angry puppy.

"Can I call you Baekie?" Minhyun blurted and Baekho blinked in confusion. His cheeks heated up slightly and he cleared his throat.

"No. That sounds ridiculous," Baekho muttered even though he felt his chest pitter pattering. It was just a nickname for goodness sake. Minhyun pouted but nodded.

"Right..."

"Well, I'm leaving now."

Minhyun's hand lifted reflexively and Baekho noticed it but neither of them made a move until Minhyun put his hand down.

"Have a good day, Minnie," Baekho said and snuck a quick kiss on his lips before rushing out. Minhyun was left stunned and his blood rushed to his head, making him dizzy. He covered his face and smiled as he heard the door shut.

"That's unfair, Baekho."

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Minki lifted his papers, turning over his files and stationary container. Stuffing his hands into his pockets and looking all over his desk.

"Looking for something, Minki?" a fellow colleague asked and he immediately jolted up with a smile.

"Yeah. I lost my pendrive. Silly me," He said in a joking tone.

"Oh. Do you need help searching?"

"N-no. It's fine. I think I just left it at my friend's place."

Minki sat down and breathed out, trying to stay calm. He called Aron immediately since that was the only stop he had made yesterday night. The other answered the call on the second ring.

"Hello, Minki. To whom do I owe this honor to?"

"Aron, can you help me find your place for my pendrive?" Minki whispered shouted slightly.

"Pendrive?"

"Y-yes! I think I dropped it at the shop."

"Okay. I'll head back to my shop now."

"You're not there?"

"No, I came out to get lunch."

"Ah..."

"Just wait a bit."

Minki gnawed at his thumb impatiently and brushed his hair aside as he peered up at his father's office door. He had managed to enter the company database after sneaking into the office and guessing his father's password but he wasn't able to copy everything. He clicked his tongue since the secretary had caught him too and that was what led to him asking questions and getting slapped.

"Minki, you still there?"

"Yes!"

"I can't find it anywhere. You sure you left it here?"

"N-no. But I went nowhere else last night."

"Oka- Oh, wait. That was the bell. I have to tell them that it's closed."

There was the sound of footsteps followed by the first bell. And then the second. A silence.

"Minki, what does your pendrive look like?"

"U-uh. Its blue with a pink rabbit attached to it."

"You're very sure?"

"Yes? It's mine after all. What's wrong?"

"Someone left a box outside my shop. Your pendrive is inside."

"W-what?! You're joking! Kwak Aron, I swea-" Minki shut his mouth and looked up, realising that people were giving him stares. He hurriedly grabbed his stuff and left to head over to Aron's. He shouldn't have carelessly slip that name out in the company. Who knows who his enemies or friends are? Minki couldn't trust anyone and he sure as hell hoped he could trust Aron.