still you | baekyeon

Chapter 5

Baekhyun's inner resolve surged, a quiet determination that echoed within his mind. He had entered this room with a purpose, an intention to face the consequences of his actions head-on.

Their conversation, the tension that swirled around them, was momentarily disrupted by the entrance of Kim Young Min, the imposing figure of authority settling between them. His voice cut through the silence, his gaze probing as he addressed the issue that had consumed the media.

As the weight of the question hung in the air, the room seemed to hold its breath, each individual grappling with their own thoughts.

"Baekhyun?" the boss prompted, his gaze fixated on the young man before him.

Swallowing the nerves that had lodged in his throat, Baekhyun spoke, his words measured yet tinged with a touch of vulnerability, "Sir, I... It was my doing."

The weight of Kim Youngmin's gaze bore down on him, an unspoken demand for answers. "Explain," came the concise command.

Baekhyun struggled to find the right words, to articulate the whirlwind of emotions that had driven his impulsive actions. "I wasn't thinking clearly, sir. I found myself at her apartment without a clear recollection of how I got there."

"And what were you thinking during that time?" The question resonated with a mix of concern and exasperation, a glimpse of Kim Youngmin's own frustration.

Caught in the spotlight, Baekhyun hesitated, his gaze involuntarily shifting to the woman seated beside him. Her demeanor, the casual nonchalance she projected, masked the tumultuous storm that raged within him.

"I... I can't remember," he finally replied, his words laced with a hint of dishonesty as he met Taeyeon's gaze.

As the spotlight shifted, Taeyeon became the focus of the CEO's inquiry, her presence a reminder that this situation was far from over. "Taeyeon, did you allow him entry to your apartment?"

A fleeting exchange of glances passed between them before Taeyeon responded, her voice steady, "I had no knowledge of anyone visiting my apartment, sir. I spent the day within my room, with my members and Tiffany as my only interactions."

Her words provided a relief he hadn't expected, a sense of secrecy maintained that lessened the weight of his actions.

The boss's questioning continued, delving into the heart of the matter. Baekhyun's heart raced as he grappled with the impending confession, the truth that he hadn't dared to voice until now.

"I..." His voice wavered, a mix of hesitation and urgency coursing through him. "I went there with the intention of seeking her out, of being near her."

A heavy silence followed his admission, a palpable tension hanging in the air. The truth, though spoken, felt like a fragile thread that connected them all, a revelation that had the power to reshape their realities.

Kim Youngmin regarded him, a mixture of sternness and contemplation in his gaze. The weight of responsibility pressed heavily upon Baekhyun's shoulders, a reminder that his actions held consequences beyond his own desires.

In that moment, he understood the depth of his feelings, the irrevocable connection that had been forged between them. His heart beat as a testament to the truth he had laid bare, a truth that would forever change the course of their intertwined fates.

"I was on the verge of leaving the place as soon as I realized my mistake, but before I could, the Oh!GG sunbaenims spotted me, and the press had already captured the situation, so they ushered me inside," Baekhyun's voice held an air of truthfulness as he recounted the events.