"You guys took us by surprise when after the very intimate photos of you that flourished all over the internet, your agency - SM Entertainment - released a statement that you two we're actually married for over a month now. Could you tell us how did it all started?" The reporter asks.
Baekhyun and Chanyeol sat side by side, their stiff fingers intertwined against their will, and smiles at the Elle Magazine's photographer whenever he takes a snap of them, that didn't quite reached their eyes. The supposed to be pictorial that CEO Park wanted for them was moved to an earlier schedule, and Chanyeol would always cackles whenever he remembers that Baekhyun got suspended.
"First of all I would like to apologize for causing everyone's trouble. But yes, Baekhyun here and I had secretly tied the knot a month ago, in a secret place which I wouldn't detail anymore. I hope you guys understand the reason for keeping our relationship a secret. I don't want to give him trouble since he's a private person. And also, we hope you guys gives us your blessings even though it's late already. To answer your question, I guess it was a love at first sight for me, I mean my husband is really adorable. Next thing I knew I'm asking him out on a date, then ask him to marry me, then bam! Our pictures are all over the internet already." Chanyeol said convincingly.
"How about you, Baekhyun-ssi? Have you adjusted from all the attention you're getting from all the people around you?"
"Umm... I'm honestly feeling overwhelmed since I'm not used to all of these. Everything are still new to me, but I'm glad Chanyeol is here to guide me with my new environment." Baekhyun successfully delivered his lines that he kept practicing since yesterday.
"Aww that's really sweet!" The interviewer cooed. "So tell me, how was Park Chanyeol as a husband?"
Heol! He's terrible, demanding and moody! For those who says he's everyone's dream guy, well sorry to burst your bubbles, hun. He's the exact opposite of what you think he is, tch! Baekhyun thought as he press his lips into thin line.
"Umm... he's... he's very s-sweet?" Oh gosh I forgot my lines. "A-and umm... he's very ro-romantic?"
"Really? I bet he always takes you out on a date." The interviewer smiles at the flustered nurse.
"Not really." Chanyeol butts in. "I'd rather stay at home with him than have people staring at him. I don't share what's mine, so no. I just want him for myself, right babe?" Chanyeol smiles, with his eyes twitching. Baekhyun is sure that the actor is cringing deep down inside, but again he's with a top celebrity that he can make people believe he's in love with Baekhyun without them noticing how he cringe.
"I guess it's true that newly weds are always like in their honeymoon phase. How about your future plans? Do you guys plan on having a baby? Adopting a child? Perhaps opting for a surrogacy?"
"We still didn't know, honestly. I guess for now our main focus, aside from our relationship, is our work. You know by now that Baekhyun works as a nurse in the hospital where we got caught--"
"But nothing happened there, seriously!" Baekhyun cuts in Chanyeol's words, earning him a small glare from the actor.
"--yeah, nothing happened there. I just can't get my hands off of him, that's why." Chanyeol chuckles, and if the people around him were attentive enough they can actually see how awkward he was.
"Oh! Good thing you guys clarify that issue already."
And so the interview continues.
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"Do you really have to do that?" Chanyeol asks once they were out from everyone's earshot.
"What did I do now?"
"Why did you have to say that nothing happened? Don't you think that it may raise further questions rather than shutting that big mouth of yours?"
"Didn't you heard what she said? She said that it's a good thing we already cleared up that issue, meaning once the issue died down, our so-called contract would end faster?"
He has a point there. Chanyeol thought, but of course he won't admit it to the guy.
"Are we done with this whole magazine photo shoot?"
Chanyeol raise an eyebrow to him, silently asking him 'why? What are you up to?'
"I just want to visit the kids in the hospital and maybe visit my former housemate. I promise I'll be back before 5."
"What happened to your no invasion of privacy? Besides, I'm not even asking where, who or even when will you come back."
"At least I asked for your permission, your highness." Baekhyun bows his head.
"Are you mocking me?"
"Of course not." Baekhyun grabs his bag and went out of their shared dressing room after changing back to his own clothes (and a few selfies he secretly took because he simply likes the way he looks).
"Where are you going?" Jongdae asks when he saw Baekhyun coming out of the dressing room.
"I'll just visit some friends, I kind of miss them already."
"Oh, I see. Just be careful on your way. Don't hesitate to call me in case you run in with some fans, okay?"
"Thank you, hyung!"
"Anytime."
***
Baekhyun waits at the bus stop when a black Mercedez Benz stops in front of him. His eyes widen when he saw the driver when the window rolls down.
"Going somewhere?"
"Oh my gosh, what are you doing here?"
"Road trip I guess? Come on, hop in."
Baekhyun doesn't need to be told twice so he opens the door and ride inside the car.
"Thank you, Mr. Kai." Baekhyun meets the Adonis-like actor's eyes shyly.
"No problem. And please, just call me Jongin since we're friends now. Mr. Kai is too formal." Jongin smiles at him.
Oh my God, he said we're friends now. I am friends with my celebrity crush now! Baekhyun internally squeals.
"So where are you going?"
"To Samsung Medical Center."
"Okay." So Kai or Jongin starts to drive. "Can I ask you something?"
"Sure, what is it?"
"I heard you're married to Chanyeol hyung, is that right?" He asks while driving.
"Umm, I guess you can say that since it was all over the news."
"So you mean you two are married even before that scandal broke out?"
"Ah, yes?"
That's weird. Jongin thought.
"I thought so. I mean Chanyeol hyung wouldn't be careless if you two didn't have a special relationship, right?"
"Uhh... yeah." Baekhyun chuckles nervously. "Um, are you close with Chanyeol?" Baekhyun asks to divert the other's attention. "I heard you calling him hyung awhile ago"
"Ah yeah, we're friends... although we're not on talking terms." Jongin smiles sheepishly.
"How did you two became friends if you guys are not talking to each other?"
"Long story, believe me. But I hope you wouldn't mind if we can be friends too."
"Sure!" Baekhyun squeaks. "I-I mean no problem."
"By the way how old are you?"
"I'm 25. Half of 50, gosh I'm getting older!"
"Seriously? Well you don't look like 25 to me. I thought we're just at the same age, or maybe even younger than me. But at least you're still younger than Chanyeol hyung." Jongin muses. "Can I call you hyung?"
"Sure." Whatever you want to call me, baby.
After few minutes of driving and chitchats later, they've reached the front of Samsung Medical Center but Jongin hold the older's wrist, not letting him getting out of the car.
"There are lots of fans out there. I don't think it's a good idea to enter the hospital premises, hyung."
And true enough, Baekhyun saw hoards of angry fans standing in front of the hospital's entrance, some of them were even holding an 'Oust Byun!' placard. Sensing the gloomy aura his new found friend have, Jongin start driving once again and makes a U turn, going to another direction.
It took them 30 minutes before Jongin turn off the ignition.
"Where are we?" Baekhyun asks as he gets off the car.
"You'll see."
Grabbing the elder's arm, Jongin drags Baekhyun towards the building entrance. Inside, the dark hallway is illuminated by small LED lights all over the wall up to the ceiling, that leads to a staircase to the second floor. It's kinda weird that Baekhyun feels amaze at the galaxy ambiance and feel a little claustrophobic at the same time, maybe Tao had smeared his cowardness to him.
They stopped at the second floor and Baekhyun noticed that the floor is getting renovated.
"It'll be a bakeshop in 2 weeks time. A friend of mine wants to open a business so I offered this whole floor to him. The 3rd floor is off limits though - for now. I'm still thinking if I'll open it to the public or what."
"Why? What's up there?"
"A dance studio. Come with me."
"But you said it was off limits."
Jongin cackles at the pouting male. "You're too cute for your own good hyung. Yes it is off limits, but you're welcome to come up there." Jongin ushered Baekhyun upstairs.
Contrasting to the dark hallway downstairs, and the vintage like ambiance on the second floor, the third floor are rather bright and well illuminated. There are steel bars attached to the mirrored walls that looks squeaky clean even up to the top most part, also at one corner of the well polished wooden floor, and Baekhyun wonder how did he maintained the cleanliness of the room if the place is off limits.
"So, what do you think hyung?"
"Daebak jinjja! Say, do you own this whole building?" Jongin only answered him with a bashful smile while rubbing the back of his neck. "Wow! I bet this whole place costs you alot!" Baekhyun exclaimed.
"It did cost me alot, but it's worthwhile. I've been dreaming of having my own dance studio alongside with my brother. We both wanted to be a dancer when we're younger, but I became an actor instead."
"What about your brother then?"
"He still didn't know about this place. I'm planning to surprise him and maybe brainstorm with him whether we'll make this as our business place or just our place to hangout." Jongin said dreamily.
Gosh... a mature and kind hearted man is always my weakness. Baekhyun gushes secretly.
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Meanwhile, at the other part of the world...
"Tous les passagers du vol Asiana Airlines sur KS931201, lié à Incheon, Corée du Sud, s'il vous plaît procéder à la porte 4 pour l'embarquement.
All passengers of Asiana Airlines flight KS931201, bound to Incheon, South Korea, please proceed to gate 4 for boarding."
A young Korean man tilts his head as soon as he heard his flight number being mentioned. Standing from his seat, the young man with a smile on his face, makes a beeline towards the gate.
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"Thank you for spending time with me hyung. Sorry if I can't meet your friend today, I still have to prepare for my filming later."
"It's alright Kai. I should be the one to thank you for dropping me here at my old neighborhood and letting me have a glimpse of your private life as Kim Jongin."
"I hope I didn't bore you out."
"Of course not! What are you even saying? I did enjoyed spending my time with you." Baekhyun could already feel the blush creeping on his face.
"I'll see you again next time, hyung. Bye!"
"Bye Jongin. Drive safely." Jongin drives off after their goodbyes.
Baekhyun felt nostalgic as soon as he sees his once shared apartment with Tao. Baekhyun merrily skips his way towards his former housemate's apartment, but the brat is not in. He kept calling but his panda friend didn't answer his calls nor reply to his text messages. He tries to look for the spare key that they hid at the secret pocket above the door frame, but of course he's too short to reach it.
"Of all the day I forget to bring my duplicate key, why today?"
His phone buzz and saw a reply from Tao: "I'm so sorry Baek, but I'm in Gangwondo right now for a camping trip. I didn't know you'll visit me there, plus the signal reception here wasn't that good. I'll be back after 3 days and I promise I'll call you once I got home."
"Great." After typing in his message of 'ok... take care of yourself and be back safely. T^T', crestfallen Baekhyun left the doorstep.
On his way to the bus stop, 3 high school girls suddenly approach him and blocks his way.
"Oh my gosh! You're Byun Baekhyun, right? Right?" The tallest among the three asks ecstatically.
"Uhh..."
"Oh my gosh oppa you're so cute!" The girl with weird bangs pipes in.
"Oppa can we have your autograph, please?" Said the chubby girl as she tries to shove her notebook to him.
Baekhyun gave them a shy smile before he gets the notebook and signed it when all of a sudden he felt a cold liquid being poured to his head.
"Suits you right for seducing our Chanyeol oppa, slut!" A new voice of a girl from behind says.
He looks down on his white shirt to see a bluish water had seeped in to the fabric. Then, as soon as Baekhyun cranes his neck to look at the people behind him, someone throws flour, directly hitting him on his face.
"Thought we'll never find you? This wasn't even enough for getting into Park Chanyeol's pants, you bitch! How come you seduced him that easily when we've been following him for 3 fucking years?! Are you that good at sucking him that you managed to lure him to marry you!?" One of the girl said, probably these high schooler's boss.
"Yah! How dare you to do this to someone older than you, huh!? You don't even know the real thing so if I were you I'll focus on my studies rather than fooling and stalking Chanyeol around! You girls are lucky I'm not a bully like all of you!"
Baekhyun was supposed to just leave those bully high schoolers when a battle cry-like shrill was heard, all of a sudden the high schooler girls pins him down to the pavement as they forcefully tug his hair.
Of course, sassy Baekhyun is even sassier when triggered. Not minding whether there are 5 high school girls against a full grown guy gets involved in brawl, he tugs each and everyone's long hair whenever he gets a chance to do so, pinching their overly caked face or even pull their ears harshly, Baekhyun would never let anyone to hurt him physically.
***
Jongdae was shocked to see the way Baekhyun look once he got to back to the penthouse.
His messy hair going towards every direction, his face has traces of white powdery substance, his cheeks and arms are reddish with scratches, not to mention blue-stained shirt that looks like it doubled its size and his pants are covered with dust.
"What happened to you?" The concerned manager asks as he strides towards Baekhyun. "Did someone bullied you? I knew it! You should've called me to fetch you."
"This is nothing hyung."
"What do you mean 'this is nothing'? It certainly doesn't look like nothing to me! I am so going to report this to CEO Park so he could get you a bodyguard!" Jongdae frowns.
"There's no need to do that hyung--"
"No! I'll call CEO Park right now to inform him about this." Jongdae fish his phone from his pocket as he walks back to the living room.
Panicking, Baekhyun immediately chase the manager and grabs him by his shoulder.
"Hyung,"
"What?"
Baekhyun needs to think fast before CEO Park answer Jongdae's call. Removing his wristwatch and raise it in front of Jongdae's face. As soon as the manager looks at the watch in front of him, Baekhyun flicks his wrist, swinging his watch left to right, hypnotizing Jongdae.
"Just look at this watch hyung and listen to me." The manager's head and eyes follows every movement of the watch, with his phone still sticking to his ear. "You'll only hear my voice and will do as what I say. I want you to drop the call now hyung."
Baekhyun press bites his lower lip when Jongdae suddenly lowers down his hand and press the red button, not minding whether the company's CEO's faint 'hello?' could be heard.
"Very good hyung. Now, erase all your thoughts regarding how I look right now and never, ever mention to President Park about me being bullied, do you understand?"
Jongdae nods slowly.
"You never saw me look messy just now, do you hear me?"
Jongdae nods again.
"Now when I snap my fingers, you'll forget why you're calling President Park and everything you saw today. Now at the count of three. 3, 2, 1." Baekhyun snaps his finger then hides his watch behind him.
Jongdae blinks his eyes and asks, "Oh hey Baekhyun! How did you get here? Uhh... what am I doing again? I know I was suppose to do something but I can't remember."
"You said you're going home now."
"Oh, that's right! Well, I'll see you again tomorrow, bye!" Jongdae grabs his bag and head towards the door.
"Bye hyung! Drive safely."
Baekhyun lets out a deep breath he never knew he was holding until Jongdae left the room.
"Never thought it would actually work!" Baekhyun clutch his chest. "Can he still remember his way home? Tsk! Oh well, I should take a shower now before ugly yoda saw me like this. He'll get mad at me again." He said before he went to his room.
Little did he know, Jongdae calls CEO Park once he's out of the penthouse and inform his big boss everything (after apologizing for hanging him up of course), and suggest to give Baekhyun a bodyguard secretly.
"I think I'll enjoy your little naiveness, Baekhyun." The manager murmurs after he ended his call with CEO Park.
*
After showering, Baekhyun was drying his hair when he sees a girl, probably just around his age standing at the living room as she cranes her neck left and right, with various dress shirts and pants that are hang on a mobile rack.
"Ah, excuse me?" Baekhyun calls for the lady's attention.
The lady looks at him from top to bottom; his towel covering his hair, blue statement shirt, black basketball shorts and slippers. Nothing fancy.
"You're Mr. Byun, right? Chanyeol's husband?" Baekhyun nods. "I'm Ara, Chanyeol's stylist, I was actually looking for you. Your husband asked me to deliver his clothes and also to tell you that he wants you to iron them."
"I'm sorry?" Baekhyun was confused. Didn't he told me not to touch his things? What does he want now?
"He said he wants you to iron them because he doesn't trust me with flat irons. You know how to iron, right?" Ara asks.
"Yeah, but--"
"Okay, so I'll leave you now." The girl walks towards the front door. "He's still at the meeting with a movie producer so I guess he'll be coming late. Alright, so I'll leave you now. Bye! Oh and nice meeting you too!" The door shuts close leaving Baekhyun with a rack of clothes to iron.
Leaving no choice, Baekhyun starts to do his task once he found the iron and ironing board. Then in the midst of his task, Baekhyun's right contact lens suddenly loosen and drops somewhere. It's his last pair of contact lens, and graded contact lenses are quite expensive than those non-graded ones. Patting the iron board surface and even crouching down the floor, where his contact lens possibly drops, he forgets to turn off the iron, leaving it on top of Chanyeol's dress shirt.
Cursing when he realized he actually stepped on the lens while searching for it, Baekhyun suddenly realized he just burned Chanyeol's clothes once he smell the burnt odor.
"Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God!!!" He panics while trying to take the material that already sticked to the iron, not even realizing that the moody actor had arrived. "Ugly yoda will kill me when he saw this! What should I do now?!"
"What have you done!?" Baekhyun flinch when Chanyeol snatch his burnt dress shirt from the squinting nurse.
"Ah, I-I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to burn your shirt."
"Sorry!? Will your sorry can restore this shirt to it's original state!?"
"I am so sorry, really! I-I'll buy you another one if you want."
"Do you think you can just replace this shirt with new ones? This shirt has a sentimental value! It cost more than anything than you think!"
"I'm really sorry, Chanyeol. I'm really, really sorry!"
"And what did I told you about not touching my things?"
"But didn't you told your stylist to tell me to iron all of your clothes?"
"Are you playing games with me?"
"But that's what she said."
"Get out of here. Get out! OUT!" Chanyeol drags Baekhyun out of his penthouse and close the door harshly, not even giving the other male a chance to grab his phone, his wallet or even to get his shoes.
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> ooh~ what do you think will happen now with those two idiots? poor baekkie getting kicked out of the penthouse.. i can already see some of you will either gets mad at channie or at me? XD and oh, if you're wondering how old was channie in this story? he's 27 years old, a little older than baek.
> and yay for a fast update, woot woot! ^^
> thank you to those people who share their thoughts to me, it not just inspire me but it also helps me to get idea, base on how you guys react/respond to the chapter i've posted. i'm not a good writer to be honest, the story only gets its good flow because you guys secretly helps me working on this, so kudos to all of you! ^^
> and can some of you help me with the cover of this story, if that's okay? i'm not really good at photoshop so... yeah. oh my god i'm so shameless! >.<
> have a great week ahead to all of you guys! hope i can write fast since you guys are like pregnant women always craving for more haha! see you next time...
Ppyong! ^^ --> (i think this will be my trade mark from now on)
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Edited version: November 27, 2019