Tender Love (ON-GOING)

CHAPTER IV

"Give me your money."

"Sorry I don't have any money can't you see why I'm walking?"

"I have a knife,"

"I don't need a knife,"

~♡~

It's the usual school day. Baekhyun is freely sitting on his designated chair surrounded by some classmates talking about gossip as if all his homework were done when it's not the case.

"Did you slap Chanyeol?" the girl beside him exaggeratedly asked.

"Yup. I did," Baekhyun proudly answer. People around him animatedly clap their hands and pat him. "Wow, you slap a prince? You're so cool,"

Baekhyun just shrug. "He is trash. Everything you saw so far was to deceive you. Always remember, a handsome face comes with an awful personality and vice versa." he said a bit loudly for a certain someone standing just outside their classroom to hear.

Chanyeol furrowed his eyebrows and defeatedly sigh. He's trying his very best to not be bothered by the bad-mouthing idiot near his classroom.

Leave it to Baekhyun to ruin his day early in the morning.

~♡~

During lunchtime, Baekhyun didn't get to eat.

Usually, he has this small card that scholars in the school use, he can just show it to the aunties serving in the cafeteria and he can eat until he's full and thinks about how to pay them at the end of the semester.

But because that jerk of Park Chanyeol took his notebook where he put the card, he can't. And now he's super hungry carrying all these boxes he will sell later.

He remembers back when he was still young, he can survive not eating for at least two days but now he feels like dying just skipping lunch. Maybe he's living quite too comfortably than before. And because of this hunger, he suddenly feels like bugging a certain someone he saw in the hallway.

"Hello my dear your majesty," he greeted as he peaked beside Chanyeol who is looking through a folder he was holding.

Chanyeol glances at him for a split second and gets back to what he's doing. "Stop calling me that,"

Baekhyun pressed on Chanyeol's right shoulder to slightly elevate himself and see what was inside the folder. "But you are one my royal highness,"

"I don't want you to use silly names on me," Chanyeol said annoyed but didn't bother to remove Baekhyun's hold on him.

"Your wish is my command my princeling," He chuckled at Chanyeol's annoyed face and continue following the taller.

When they reached Chanyeol's door he turns around and looks at Baekhyun. "Why are you here anyway, if it's your notebook sorry but I'm not giving it back."

Baekhyun gave him a confident smile. "I decided to act like I don't care about that notebook anymore. With that you will eventually feel like what you did is pointless and soon enough give it back to me." he smiled and proceeded to go to the door next to Chanyeol's. "And this is my dorm by the way,"

Chanyeol gape at Baekhyun. "We're neighbors? Since when?" he asked surprised.

Baekhyun laughed. "I know since the first day I've come here. I can even hear you at night doing inappropriate things" he teased.

"I don't believe you," Chanyeol said. He is guilty-free.

"You're just an idiot," he said and tried to pat Chanyeol's hair but fail, almost falling if not for Chanyeol supporting him. Why is this guy so tall, Baekhyun thought.

Baekhyun chuckled and angled himself on Chanyeol's hard chest, leaning for support. "Can I borrow money by the way?" he asked.

"What for?" Chanyeol asked trying to make Baekhyun stand up straight but failed since Baekhyun's whole weight is basically on him.

Baekhyun struggles and leaned more. "Something happened with my money and my lunch pass card is in the journal you took."

"What happened were you robbed? Are you hurt anywhere?" Chanyeol asked concerned, his attention now focus on Baekhyun to properly got a hold of Baekhyun.

"I'm fine. I'm strong. I just need to eat to get my energy back." he answered and show his fragile arms shaped like lightning.

Chanyeol breathes a sigh of relief. "Ok, I'll give you money on one condition."

Baekhyun immediately interrupts "Ok never mind then. My judgment of you is 100% accurate." Baekhyun muttered while trying to open his door. "What a nice neighbor I ha-" Before Baekhyun can even finish his sentence he passes out, Chanyeol catching him just in time.

"Shit Baekhyun-ah are you that hungry? I'm sorry fuck." Chanyeol asked surprised while struggling to carry Baekhyun.

He walks through the hallways. Some people even take pictures but he doesn't care. Good thing the infirmary is near the dorms so it's not a long walk.

"How is he?" he asked the nurse. "I put IV so he'll be fine now. He passes out from hunger and dehydration. He'll wake up soon and please, once he does, tell him that he should eat according to the amount of energy he needs." the nurse explained.

"Yes thank you," Chanyeol replied and took a sit down beside the bed. He observes Baekhyun peacefully sleeping. He was just supposed to tease Baekhyun but now he feels guilty.

"I'm sorry," he whispered as he holds Baekhyun's hand.

~♡~

"..."

"Here is your journal. I'm sorry," Chanyeol quietly apologizes.

"So all I have to do is pass it out for you to give it back? Noted," Baekhyun fumes and put up a sarcastic face.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean to. I also lied I didn't open nor read anything inside your journal. I respect your privacy." Chanyeol argues.

Baekhyun sigh. "...Fine," he said. It's not like he can stay mad at Chanyeol anyway.

"Really?" Chanyeol leaped up for joy, and his mood suddenly lifted. He carefully sits next to Baekhyun and without thinking much hugs him. "Thank you. I'll never do it again," he assures.

"Can I extend the necessities for your acceptance of my apology?" Chanyeol asked and extended his hand to help Baekhyun up from the bed.

"It depends," Baekhyun shrugged.

Chanyeol smiled. "Let me treat you to dinner then,"

Baekhyun cringes and frowns at him. "Smooth Chanyeol, smooth,"

Chanyeol chuckles. "Stop it you'll come with me anyway," he said as they leave the infirmary.

~♡~

After leaving the infirmary, Chanyeol immediately drove them to a cool Spanish vibe restaurant overlooking the ocean located near their school.

They took a sit in a secluded corner and just quietly eat what they ordered.

"Can I take the leftovers please?" Baekhyun asked noticing their leftover food as they were preparing to leave.

"Why?" Chanyeol asked.

"I want to give it to someone," Baekhyun replied.

"Of course," Chanyeol shrugged. He was going to give it all to Baekhyun anyway.

After leaving the restaurant, they go and buy ice cream from a nearby stall before riding their car back to the dorms. Baekhyun leaned on the passenger windows, kinda tired but can't help but observe the night view. He glances at Chanyeol in the driver's seat. Even with a rough start, the day ended peacefully.

"Good night. I'll see you tomorrow?" Chanyeol said as he opens Baekhyun's dorm for him.

"Good night," Baekhyun smiled and replied.