I'm In Trouble

Clip 46

"Done!"

Minhyun smiled at Baekho who lifted both arms and stretched before falling back onto the bed, yawning. Roughly three days had passed since they started to stay together. Minhyun didn't think it was possible at first but he quickly came to realise that Baekho was really flexible. He could adapt quickly to having someone else by his side. When Minhyun started to clean up the floor of his dirty clothes or making sure the toilet seat was down, he realised the other naturally started to do it too the day after and made sure no laundry was strewn about the place. He barely left the bedroom but Baekho tried to spend most of his time with him too even as he rested. He also helped Minhyun change the bandage and clean the wound, grimacing at the sight of the healing cut every time.

"With the article?"

"Yep and all the evidence. Thank you really. Without everything you got for me, I wouldn't have been able to do this," Baekho said and kissed Minhyun's cheek. Minhyun blushed but smiled, feeling happy that he was of use after all. He had also managed to finish his food recently which made Baekho really ecstatic but he was really glad when the other praised him and ruffled his hair. Even though it made him sound childish, Minhyun figured he liked it because he was never shown such a form of love before. His parents' home had such a cold air in it and his own was empty. Back even when he was dating, he had only visited his boyfriend's house once or twice but it was just as empty. With Baekho, it felt full. He didn't feel lonely. Even though he knew this arrangement wasn't permanent but he really enjoyed this life. "I'm going to have to leave for a bit."

"Eh? Where to?"

"A broadcasting company or a newspaper company. Its the only way to get this spread as soon as possible."

"I see. Will it take you long? Do you need me to come along?" Minhyun asked warily. Baekho smiled and pinched his cheek, making him pout.

"Are you ready to go outside? I'll be really glad to have you with me but if you're not ready, I don't want to force you to."

"I-I can try! I know I can't stay cooped up in your room forever. I don't want to become useless."

Baekho chuckled and patted Minhyun's shoulder. "Good! Then let's go now."

"E-ehh??"

"Mhmm. I'll also need to stop by the bike shop before that."

Minhyun wasn't expecting that but he couldn't back out now. He stood at the shutters and gulped, a little nervous to step outside but Baekho revved up his bike and turned to Minhyun, holding out his helmet to him. He patted the back seat and Minhyun breathed in shakily. He made his way to Baekho and put the helmet on before climbing on. He can do this. It'll just be like how it used to be. Everything will be fine. He won't hallucinate anymore, he hadn't ever since staying with Baekho. He held Baekho's waist tightly before the other started riding off. Every time they passed by a pedestrian, Minhyun would peek at them and take deep breaths. He was fine, he was safe. He had Baekho. He just repeated it over and over again in his head until Baekho stopped in front of the bike shop.

"I'll be back in a jiffy," Baekho said as he got down.

"Eh? I'm waiting here?"

"Don't worry. I'm just buying a helmet for myself and we will leave."

Minhyun nodded and let Baekho go. He kept his gaze lowered to the bike seat and regulated his breathing. He was a pop star. He had stood in front of thousands of people before. This shouldn't be so difficult. It really shouldn't. He breathed in and looked up, forcing himself to face reality. They aren't here, not his ex and not that employee. Minhyun found his throat dry up and his head spun a little so he slid the visor up slightly to breathe deeply. He can do this. He overcame it once and stood higher. He can do it again.

"See? Told you I'll be back," Baekho said and Minhyun literally jumped, making Baekho surprised as well. "What was that?"

"A-ah... Nothing. I just... Got surprised," Minhyun said softly and Baekho laughed, climbing back onto the bike. He put on the new helmet and rode off to the next location. He made Minhyun wait again but by the third location, Minhyun was slowly getting accustomed to looking at people again. His breathing calmed and he only had to imagine he was in his own bubble. No one else mattered, no one else knew who he was with the helmet was. It was fine.

Everything was...

"I'm done. We can leave no... Minhyun?"

Minhyun shuddered, eyes trained on a certain person who had walked out from the broadcasting station. He blinked but the man didn't disappear. No, he was real. He was- "Minhyun!"

Baekho's face filled his vision and he jolted, realising he had held his breath. Baekho turned back and glanced around before facing Minhyun again. "Let's go home?"

Minhyun nodded quickly and Baekho got onto the bike, speeding back. Minhyun held onto him tightly all the way back. Ah. He hated how life was but maybe, maybe everything would become better right? They reached Baekho's home and he stepped inside, waiting at the shutters for Baekho after taking off the helmet. Baekho parked his bike and walked up to him, tilting his head.

"You okay? You seem pale."

Minhyun reached over and held Baekho's hand. He stared at Baekho and gulped. He can become better. He leaned in and gently placed a kiss on Baekho's lips. Baekho was caught off guard but leaned into it as well. He missed kissing Minhyun but he didn't want to do anything that might trigger him since he had realised that Minhyun became slightly avoidant with coming too close to his face as well. Minhyun's lips quivered and he moved back, gasping softly.

"Okay... What was that for?"

"Baekho, I want to make love with you."