|Y/N Y/L/N|
It's been a rough couple days, but I tried changing my attitude and staying positive- especially because it was finally New Year's Eve. Everyone was meeting up at Baekhyun's that evening to do the countdown together.
It was only 10am, and the party was starting at 7pm, so I decided to head to the mall to buy a new outfit or something for tonight.
Some days you just gotta treat yourself.
I decided to take the bus and I was waiting for it to arrive when I heard my phone ping, signalling I got a text message.
'Oh, it's Chanyeol!' I thought.
From: Yeollie
Hey Y/N! I was wondering if u wanted to hangout one on one before the party ~
To: Yeollie
Hi hi! I'm heading to the mall do u wanna tag along? I'd love some company
From: Yeollie
Yes! I'll pick u up in 10?
To: Yeollie
Alright :) ~
I smiled happily to myself as I always had such a fun time hanging with Chanyeol. I loved the little happy virus.
Plus, I didn't have to take the bus now.
Ten minutes passed by quickly, and soon Chanyeol pulled up in his black car. I hopped inside the passengers seat, buckled up the belt and then finally turned to face him. When I did my mouth fell open, a taken back.
"Chanyeol-" my eyes were wide as a smug smile played on his lips.
In the drivers seat sat Park Chanyeol with now red hair, wearing a leather jacket with a white t-shirt, and black ripped jeans.
"You look- good." I said, still shook. I lifted my hand to touch his hair. "It actually really suits you."
He chuckled, making sure I buckled up, and started backing out of my drive way, heading towards the mall. "Thank you. I thought I'd shake things up a bit. It's gonna be a new year, might as well change a bit."
"It's funny because Baekhyun actually dyed his hair the other day as well...pink." I said.
"Wait so the selfie he posted on Instagram wasn't actually photoshopped or edited with one of those apps?" Chanyeol smiled a dimpled smile.
"Nope! I dyed it." I laughed.
*
The mall wasn't too busy which was nice, so Chanyeol and I wandered through different stores just examining things.
I started skipping around to the next store. "I need to find an outfit for tonight, willing to help me look?"
"Of course. Let's go in here." Chanyeol grabbed my arm, leading me into a store. "Can I try picking out some clothes for you?"
I nodded. "If you really want to."
I followed Chanyeol around, watching as he would examine something, put it down, pick it up again, but then find something else he seemed to like.
At least twenty minutes went by until he shoved me into a changing room, demanding I try on what he chose.
When I was changed I stepped out, and Chanyeol scanned my body, whistling lowly.
"Perfect." He said.
I became all shy and looked down at the clothes on my body. Chanyeol had picked out a light grey long sleeve that had a strings running up the front, black jeans with holes in the knees, and a leather jacket.
"We're kinda twinning." I couldn't help but laugh.
"Twinning is winning. Also kinda did it on purpose." He winked, burst out into a fit of chuckles, and then motioned for me to get changed so I could purchase the new clothes.
After I payed, Chanyeol wanted to go into the music store which had a really cool selection of guitars. While he was busy drooling over all the expensive electric ones, I picked up a black acoustic guitar. I sat on the bench and started plucking at the strings, not really knowing what I was doing.
"Wait you never told me you played guitar?" Chanyeol said as he sat next to me.
I snorted. "That's because I don't. I'd love to learn though."
"Why don't I teach you?"
"Really?" I turned to look at him.
"Why not?" He said and then shifted his position so my back was almost touching his chest. Chanyeol reached over and placed his hands on mine, leading my fingers to where they should go.
"So this is a G chord fingering..." Chanyeol moved his fingers on mine, and then I strummed all of the strings with my left hand.
"This is an A chord."
"This is a C..." Chanyeol's voice started crawling to a whisper.
When he stopped talking I turned my head to look at him with the corner of my eye. He was breathing deeply, staring at me.
"Chanyeol?"
"Y/N I- I really like you-"
"I like you too Chanyeol." I said.
"-more than a friend." He was barely audible.
I felt my body heat up.
"But I know your relationship with Baekhyun is strong, and I would never want to jeopardize that- because I care for you too much, along with Baekhyun. I would never take away each of your happiness'. I just wanted to get it off my chest."
We stayed in the close position for a few moments until I put the guitar down, and then faced the now red haired boy. I pulled him into a deep hug.
"Thank you for telling me Chanyeol."
"Friends don't keep secrets from one another, right? Please don't hate me for telling you." He mumbled.
I laughed softly. "Of course not."
If anything, I felt as if this made our friendship stronger.
"Wanna head home?" Chanyeol asked while standing up.
"Yea sure, it would be best to get some rest before the party as we're gonna be staying up late."
Chanyeol and I started our journey back to the entrance we came in from.
"So... are you okay with the whole two month Hong Kong trip? It must be hard because you won't see Baekhyun for a while..." Chanyeol said while shoving his hands in his pockets. "I won't see you for two months..."
I stopped walking. "Uh what? What Hong Kong trip?"
Chanyeol stared at me with wide eyes, "Oh no Baekhyun didn't tell you- shit." He turned around and started walking at a fast pace towards the exit.
"Chanyeol-" I said in a menacing tone and grabbed his wrist, pulling him. "Explain."
He seemed to panic, but then sighed. "Ok, ok... I don't know if I should be the one to tell you this- I didn't know Baek didn't tell you."
We were almost at Chanyeol's car now.
"Our producer wants Baekhyun, the rest of the boys and I to fly to China so we can prepare for our debut... we've done most of the planning here, however we also have Chinese members and we will apparently release albums in mandarin as well, so we need to go to Hong Kong. I don't know why it will take two months, but it will..."
My voice was quiet. "Oh... I-I'm really happy for you guys." I showed him a weak smile before stepping into the car.
"What about school?"
"Well, we will most likely finish this year by doing it online.. I'm really sorry Y/N."
I looked outside the window, pretending to be interested in everything outside.
Why didn't Baekhyun tell me?
"Could you actually drop me off at Baekhyun's house?" I asked Chanyeol.
He nodded.
~~~
"Thanks for the ride Yeol. I'll see you later, I had a lot of fun." I said.
He gave me a sad look, but smiled. "I had fun too. I'll see you in a few hours."
"See you." I closed the door and he drove off.
As soon as I knocked on the door I heard excited footsteps on the other side, and then it swung revealing my very unorganized boyfriend. His hair was all over the place, his sweat pants were hiked up one of his legs while the other leg was down, and a white tank top was on his upper half.
I tried to not smile at how adorable he was.
"Princess- you're early." He laughed and lead me into his house, giving me a kiss on the forehead.
"I actually wanted to talk with you.."
"Oh my god I swear if you're breaking up with me-" he looked at me with a dead serious look. "-of all days you choose this one-"
"No! Definitely not- you watch too many movies baek."
"Whew ok good~" he grabbed onto my hand. "What is it?"
I looked down at our hands.
"I- when were you planning to tell me you were leaving to Hong Kong for two months?" My eyes began to water.
"Oh no- who told you? I swear I was going to I just- I'm so upset I have to go I didn't want to tell you because I didn't want you to be sad and, and-"
I slowly wrapped my arms around him, hiding my face in the nape of his neck.
"I really don't want you to go. Two months is a long time Baekhyun. I don't think I can go that long without you."
Baekhyun squeezed me. "I don't think I can either."
"When do you leave?" I sniffed.
Baekhyun's voice cracked. "Tomorrow morning."
No...
I clung onto his tank top. "Why so soon?"
Baekhyun started rubbing my back softly. "I'll Skype call you every day, and text you good morning and goodnight. The time will fly by like I was only gone for an evening."
I choked back a sob, before looking at him. "You better work your ass off, you hear me? You boys deserve this opportunity- so instead of being sad I'll try to be happy, because I am happy you get the chance to do this. But make sure you get lots of rest as well."
Baekhyun gave me the sweetest smile. "I love you so much."
~~~
I ended up going back home to get showered, changed, and ready. It was 6:30 and my mom said she'd drive me back to Baek's so I took the opportunity.
When I got there, Xiumin and Lay had already arrived.
"Hiya guys!" I screamed when walking in.
The two ran over to me and tackled me in a hug, when they pulled away they took in my appearance.
"Damn girl! Looking spicy!" Xiumin yelled loudly.
"You look G to the O to the O to the D " Lay said.
"Hey! Who's calling my girlfriend spicy?" I heard Baekhyun's voice from upstairs, and then stomping down the stairs. Just as he turned the corner his mouth flew open as he looked me up and down.
"Aish stop." I squeaked and covered my face.
Someone pulled my hands down, and I looked up at Baekhyun.
"You look absolutely beautiful."
I blushed. "As do you my handsome man."
*
"Let's play spin the bottle!"
"I swear Chen comes up with the dumbest things."
"I will fight you Kim Jongin."
"Try me, shrimp."
"Who you calling shrimp, shrimp!"
"Yea well-"
"Guys!" Kyungsoo yelled. "Shut up."
"I think spin the bottle is a good idea." Sehun said.
"No! It's a very bad idea- I'm the only girl. Plus, I don't want to kiss anyone that isn't my boyfriend."
"Aw, you've never wanted to kiss me?" Jimin poked his cheek, doing aegyo.
I rolled my eyes and pushed him slightly.
"I'm okay with this- cause if the bottle did land on Y/N I know it wouldn't mean anything, and plus I trust you guys with my life." Baekhyun swung his arm around me.
"I don't know-" I started, but Chen interrupted me, "ILL GET THE BOTTLE!"
And within three minutes, the game had started.
"Eenie meenie minee moe, I choOSE JUNGKOOK!" Chen pointed to the youngest boy.
"Why do I have to start." He whined, but reached over to grab the bottle and spin it.
Everyone intensely stared at the glass bottle, waiting to see who it would land on, and it slowed , only to land in front of Taehyung.
"Kookie!" The two leaned in and gave each other a quick peck, as if it was nothing.
But my nerves were running because I really didn't want to kiss anybody who wasn't Baekhyun.
Taehyung spun the bottle, and it soon landed on Kyungsoo.
Tae burst out laughing as Kyungsoo glared at him. "C'MERE BESTIE!"
After they quickly kissed, Kyungsoo did his turn, where it landed on Baekhyun.
"Just my luck." He muttered under his breath. I couldn't help but start laughing as Baekhyun made lip to lip contact with one of his best friends.
Baekhyun then spun the bottle, and it landed on Chanyeol.
Both boys started laughing, and then kissed quickly.
"Is it weird I ship them more than Y/S/N?" Sehun said.
I playfully glared at him.
"My turnnnn." Chanyeol sang, everyone watched the bottle, and then looked at me.
"What?" I asked, and then looked to see the glass was pointing at me. "Oh."
"Uh-" I was going to say something but got cut off as a hand grabbed the bottom of my chin, and my lips met with soft ones.
It was only a couple seconds, but I felt extremely awkward as Chanyeol pulled away, and retreated back to his spot, blushing.
"Alright then." Kris said.
I didn't make anymore eye contact with Chanyeol, just went and took my turn. As if in my favour, the bottle pointed to Baekhyun.
"Good." Was all he said, before plunging on top of me and attacking me with kisses. I squealed, and he gave me a deep kiss to shut me up. Baekhyun then rolled off of me and we both sat up, and everyone gave us an unamused look. I hid in my sweater, leaning into Baekhyun's side.
The game continued for a while, but eventually we all got bored.
"It's 10- so we got two hours who wants to play hide and seek?" Jin asked.
"Let's do it!" I said excitedly.
"Okay, Baekhyun is it!" Chanyeol said and as soon as he did I started running towards the basement to hide in the best hiding spot I know.
The only reason I know of this spot was because I took Baekhyun's candy once...I feared my life that day.
I almost tripped down the stairs as I went as fast as I could, and then finally slid into the cupboard in the wall.
I let out a breath of relief but then the cupboard door opened once again, revealing Chanyeol.
"Move over move over- ahhh hurry he's coming." The lanky boy pushed himself inside, leaving barely any space left for me.
"It's a miracle we fit."
Chanyeol lightly chuckled but went quiet as soon as he heard Baekhyun's voice from above.
"I HEAR YOUR LOUD ASSES! YOU SUCK AT THIS GAME."
I held my hand over my mouth to prevent an outburst of laughter. Within seconds I could hear his footsteps running along the floor and up the stairs.
"Whew we are safe." I said.
"Hey Y/N?" Chanyeol said.
"Hmm?"
"Thanks for kissing back.."
~~~
"WE HAVE FIVE MINUTS LEFT, HOBI GRAB THE CHAMPAGNE!" Luhan screamed, and the two boys went blasting into the kitchen to grab the bottles. They came back grabbing plastic cups because we are classy, and handed one to everyone.
"Ohmygosh TEN SECONDS!" Tao screamed and I pulled my phone out, starting a video and facing it towards Baekhyun and I, showing everyone in the background.
"9
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!"
The clock had strike 12.
Behind us there was quite a commotion. Kai suddenly grabbed Kyungsoo and smashed their lips together, along with Luhan to Sehun.
Chen was screaming over top of everyone as he ended up dumping his drink excitedly over Chanyeol and Lay, who both ended up tackling him onto the couch.
The others just laughed and held onto each other, full of happiness.
We were all a cheering mess, and before I could take a sip of my drink Baekhyun's hands grabbed my cheeks, pulling me in for a deep kiss. I melted into him like a puzzle piece immediately, and almost dropped my cup. He pulled away breathless, leaning his forehead onto mine. Baekhyun smiled and stared into my eyes.
"Happy new year my princess."
"New year, new me. All thanks to you Baekhyun." I kissed his nose. "You're my boy."
"And you're my geek." Baekhyun said, and then we both exploded into a mess of giggles. "No, that's not right."
I peered up into his dark brown eyes. "Then how about we be geeks together?"
//
We partied for a while, listening to music, celebrating the beginning of something new.
Baekhyun stumbled around towards me while giggling up a storm. He hit the wall in the hallway we were currently in, laughing at himself even more.
"Go home, you're drunk." I slurred, unable to control the chuckles escaping my own mouth.
"Pfff I'm not- *hiccup* drunk... and I am home you silly billy." He leaned over me and started petting my head. "Prettyyyyy."
I grabbed onto his hand, and held it on my face. "Do you have to go to Chinaaa?" I dragged my words out. "I am saaaaad and don't want you to goooo. I want my baby to stay with me so I can cuddle with himmmmmm."
"Wait who's you're baby? You're cheating on me!?" Baekhyun cried.
"It's you, you dork."
"Hmmm, oh." Baekhyun hummed softly and slid down the wall now, leaning back on it while he made grabby hands towards me. He pulled me onto his lap and held me close. "You're just gonna have to come with meee."
"I don't know how to fly to China." I snorted, staring at him while running my fingers through his hair. He whimpered softly, sounding exactly like a small puppy. "Awwwweeee."
"Ha who needs to fly-" Baekhyun closed his eyes. "-when you can just teleport with Kai!"
*
I woke up, and placed my hand on my head, groaning. I had a massive headache. I suddenly remembered the events that happened last night, and immediately sat up when I remembered this was the morning Baekhyun was flying to Hong Kong.
"Baek?" I called out, crawling out of his bed. No response was heard.
As for that matter, I didn't hear any sound in the house. He couldn't have left already without saying goodbye, right?
A loss of breath followed me as I mentally panicked and ran down the stairs, only to find the living room and kitchen empty- not even his parents were around.
I checked the front door, only to see Baekhyun's favourite pair of white sneakers gone.
No he couldn't have left yet.
I ran back upstairs to grab my phone to text Baekhyun, seeing it placed neatly on his nightstand. Once I typed in the password my camera roll popped up on the screen. At the very bottom I noticed an unknown video; I clicked it.
"Hello my lovely Y/N!" I heard Baekhyun's voice, and then suddenly his face appeared. He waved his hand in front of the camera excitedly. "I want you to know I love you very much, and it really hurt for me to say goodbye, so I let you sleep in. I didn't want to see you cry. Or you see me." He pouted. "So I'm saying goodbye on this video."
I couldn't help but find my eyes start watering. Baekhyun really did leave, along with Chanyeol, Kai, Sehun, the others.
"Stay healthy okay? I will Skype call you every single night. Pinky promise." The pink headed boy revealed his pinky, which he brought towards the camera. Surprisingly, I found myself brining my own pinky towards the phone screen.
"I'll see you soon! Love you!" Baekhyun brought the phone towards his lips, kissing it dramatically. I smiled to myself.
"Bye bye! Oh, and make sure you open the envelope that was under your phone!"
The video ended and I quickly looked over at Baekhyun's night stand. There lay a small white envelope on the wooden table. Curious as to what it was I grabbed it, and noticed my name written out in small neat letters- easily recognizable as Baekhyun's hand writing. I pulled it open, slipping out two pieces of paper.
A plane ticket, and a note.
It read:
See you in Hong Kong Princess~
- Baekhyun