NCT's Baby Boy| 24th member ~ Lai Yu-han

"Baby, I'm sorry but I don't feel the same way" Part One

Third Person Perspective

"Hyung, are you busy? I can call back at a better time."

Chunho let out a deep, raspy chuckle,

"No. You're fine. What did you need, baby?"

Yu-Yu's hands started to slightly shake, as he tried to convey what was on his mind to the older.

"I-I was w-wondering i-if w-"

The older interrupted the younger, sensing the boy was anxious. He whispered reassuring words through the phone trying to calm the clearly shaken boy.

"Baby, I want you to take a deep breath for me.
I promise whatever it is you're trying to ask or tell me, I won't disregard the matter. You have my full undivided attention, so take as long as you need.
You seem a little tense. I don't like seeing you this way.

If you don't mind, would you like to tell me what's bothering your precious mind, my sweet boy?"

At the mentioning of the nickname, the younger turned into a blushing mess. In return, he tried to spit his words out, but the only thing coming out was rapid breathing and mumbles. The fear of something was weighing his poor soul down.

Thankfully, the older was being attentive and could pick up the boy's sudden, rapid breathing. He couldn't help but grow worry as he heard his precious boy's breathing become even more ragged by the
second. After listening for a moment longer,
he intervened and took matters into his
own hand.

"Hey. You are okay, baby. I will be right over at your dorm in a few minutes. Then, you can tell me what you wanted to say to me, or whatever it is that's been causing you to feel such a heavy weight on your heart, okay? I promise I will be there soon.

I know you feel like an anxiety attack is about to overtake you; however, I promise I will make it there before it gets to you. Nothing will harm you as long as I'm beside you. I will stay on the phone until I reach your dorm. In the meantime, I want you to count to five ten times while exhaling and
inhaling."

The younger let out a rasped breath, signaling to the older that he was listening and following the boy's directions.

Two minutes later

"I'M ALMOST THER-"

The phone call abruptly ended before the older boy could finish speaking, causing Yu-Yu to slightly panic. However, his panic state didn't last for long as the door slammed open a few seconds later revealing the one person he truly needed right now.

Even though the younger was struggling to breath, he was able to mumble out something that melted the older's heart in an instant.

"H-h-hyung, y-you m-m-made it!"

The older rushed over to him, gently moving him up into a sitting position. Once he got the younger up, he maneuvered the boy onto his lap, facing the boy's front to his chest. Meanwhile, he rubbed comforting circles into the younger's back, resting his head atop of the boy's head.