I'm with a headache. Cross your fingers for a good shot. :'( 

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"I'm done with this, okay?!"

"So am I!" 

"How dare you?!"

"NO! How dare YOU!"

Zhang Yixing or simply, Lay, inhaled a lungful of air to calm his nerves. The muffled noises are not muffled anymore and his patience is thinning. He is a man of peace, yes. But everyone has his limits and he's one of those 'everyone'. He slowly ran a hand through his hair, gritting his teeth and trying hard not to curse.

A door banged open and Lay jumped on his seat, almost dropping the phone in his hand. His message to Suho is almost done:

"To: Suho

THEY'RE ON IT AGAIN! HELP! Please! These guys are     "

"You think I'm fine with you being the most slutty person I've ever known?!" Byun Baekhyun shouted as he stormed out of their room and down the stairs. A tall and fuming Park Chanyeol is following him and he banged the door close before running after Baek.

"You think that  is slutty?!" Chanyeol shouted back. "Then how do you call you  and your acts?!"

Baekhyun turned around sharply and Chanyeol almost bumped into him. "You asshole!" he screamed, pushing Chanyeol by the chest and glaring up at him. "I'm not the one flirting with all the girls I meet on the internet! You're the jerk! You're the slut!" he pointed a shaky finger at Chanyeol's face and the taller brushed it off.

"Oh yeah?" he hissed. "You started everything, right? You had your girlfriend, you left me hanging, you cheated on me! And now, you are off doing all those flirting with Sehun!"

Baekhyun is shaking with anger. "You're such a jerk, Park Chanyeol!"

"Really, Baek?!" Chanyeol shot back. "If I'm a jerk, then---"

"ENOUGH YOU TWO!" Lay boomed, finally standing from his spot in the living room and angrily walking towards the two lovers who are fighting just about every week. Baekhyun and Chanyeol turned to look at Lay in unison, their faces filled with shock. They NEVER expected Lay to look this annoyed, he's always the calm one.

Baekhyun opened his mouth to speak but Lay cut him off with a deadly glare. "Do you know why I decided to stay here in the dorm rather than going out with the others?" he hissed, his fingers clenched to his sides. "It's because I want PEACE, you kids! I WANT TO THINK, I WANT TO ENJOY THE QUIET, I WANT TO BE PERFECTLY AT PEACE! AND YOU'RE HERE TO RUIN IT?!"

Chanyeol is the first one to react. "Hyung, we're---"

"IF YOU'RE NOT GOING TO STOP YOUR STUPID FIGHT, THEN JUST LEAVE! LEAVE ME ALONE! LEAVE THIS FCKING PLACE! LEAVE LEAVE LEAVE!" He even pointed a finger at the door and the embarrassed couple looked down in shame. They honestly didn't expect Lay to have this outburst. And now, he's obviously angry at them.

When neither of them moved towards the door, Lay let out an exasperated sigh and he slowly crossed his arms over his chest. He stared at the couple in front of him and he thinks about the uncountable days they spent fighting and shouting at each other. No matter how grown-up these two are, they would always have their immature sides reserved for one another. It could be cute. But most of the time, it's annoyingly frustrating and tiring.

If only they realize how important peace and trust  in a relationship is.

And with that thought in mind, Lay suddenly came up with a 'punishment' for the two annoying love birds. "You know what? I think I've changed my mind." he said between gritted teeth and ChanBaek looked up at him. "Just don't stop."

The smurf frowned in confusion. "What are you saying, Lay?"

"Since you two like fighting, then don't stop!" Lay hissed. "Don't you dare say 'Sorry' to each other and fight again after 24 fcking hours! Don't sleep together, don't cuddle, don't say anything nice or sweet! DO IT OR I'LL THROW THE TWO OF YOU OUT OF THIS DORM!"

"Lay," Chanyeol began but he suddenly thought about his ego and he kept his mouth shut. He glanced at Baekhyun for a microsecond before looking away again, his lips fixed in a straight line.

Baekhyun, on the other hand, has his pride. "Fine." he hissed. "I don't care." and with that, he walked back up their room after sending Chanyeol the most hateful gaze he could muster.

Lay looked at Chanyeol and he raised his brow in question.

The giant sighed, rolling his eyes. "Whatever."

Baekhyun almost made two cups of coffee.

And then he realized he and Chanyeol are not okay so he threw the other cup's contents on the sink before gritting his teeth together. Chanyeol's such a flirt. He flirts with just about anyone and he has to keep that in mind.

"You're not making two cups today?" Kyungsoo suddenly asked when he stepped inside the kitchen. Baekhyun glanced at him for a second before shrugging and proceeding to put hot water to his own cup. 

Kyungsoo went to get Chanyeol's cup. "I'll make Chanyeol's coffee then." he said as he smiled towards Baek. "That's fine, right, Baekhyun? I heard you broke up already."

Baekhyun stopped stirring his coffee. "Is that what he told you?" he asked Kyungsoo and the pain is too evident on his voice, he want to regret asking it. Without realizing it, his hands are already shaking and the coffee's almost spilling to his fingers.

The other grinned, shaking his head slowly. "Nope." he answered. "But Lay said you had a really bad fight last night. So... are you breaking up already?" Kyungsoo started making Chanyeol's coffee and Baekhyun wants to tell him he has put too much sugar and too much milk. Chanyeol wouldn't like his coffee like that.

Unfortunately, Baekhyun has no answer for Kyungsoo's question and before he could give a stupid reply, the giant came into the kitchen and he ignored Baekhyun entirely. He ruffled his hair, yawning and Baekhyun wants to tell him he looks hot. But NO. They're in a fight.

No showing of feelings.

Just hiding. Pure hiding.

"Hey, Chan!" Kyungsoo grinned when he saw Chanyeol. "I made you coffee." he added one dashing smile and Baekhyun suddenly want to choke him to death. He held up the coffee and Chanyeol stared at it with surprise evident on his pretty face.

"That's for me?" he muttered, a finger pointing to his own face.

Baekhyun tried hard not to roll his eyes. Stupid. Stupid, Park Fcking Chanyeol.

Kyungsoo grinned, nodding his head. "You're so cute." he smiled. "Of course this is for you, Chanyeol." The water dispenser is beside Baek so Kyungsoo made his way towards him and the smurf awkwardly moved aside, wrapping two hands around his cup. He watched Kyungsoo fill Chanyeol's cup as he sat on a chair for breakfast.

Just as Kyungsoo started stirring the coffee, the maknae arrived and he settled beside Baekhyun without uttering a word. His eyes are half-closed and he obviously looked tired.

"Here, Chan." Kyungsoo exclaimed, handing the coffee to Chanyeol. "I hope you'll like it."

Hesitantly, Chanyeol took the cup. He ran his nose over the coffee, smelling the aroma of coffee beans as if he's testing it. Chanyeol does that when other people make his coffee, but when Baekhyun's the one making it, he would drink it immediately. Baekhyun notices and he hid a smile.

"Ugh," Sehun groaned as he dropped his head on Baekhyun's shoulder. He buried his face on Baekhyun's neck and the smurf almost choked on his own coffee. What's with this child?! he thought.

"This is so good, Kyungsoo!" Chanyeol exclaimed, his voice too high, too forced. "I hope you'll make my coffee again."

Kyungsoo grinned. "Of course, I would." he bit his lip before walking towards Chanyeol and holding unto his arm. "But I wouldn't if you won't come to my room tonight? I think I need some help with a song I'm writing." he added with a pout.

Baekhyun's jaw dropped and Chanyeol's eyes widened with utter surprise.

WHAT'S WITH THESE TWO?!, both of them thought in unison.

Before Chanyeol could answer, Sehun sighed in exasperation, temporarily stealing their attention. "Baekhyun-hyung, did you shower already?" he asked with his eyes closed and slightly parted lips.

There was a long pause before Baekhyun finally realized the maknae is talking to him. "Uh," he shook his head, sipping from his coffee. "N-not yet. Why?"

Sehun snuggled nearer to Baekhyun until he's almost hugging him. "You smell so good." he smirked. "I would like you on my bed tonight."

Baekhyun dropped the cup in pure shock, hot coffee spilling to his lap and tummy. He let out a yelp before getting to his feet and hissing from the sudden pain on his skin. The cup crashed to the floor, broken shards flying everywhere.

"Damn," Baekhyun hissed as he spotted the start of a burn on his right thigh. He's wearing thin shorts and it did nothing to protect his skin. Just as he started to reach down and wipe the spill with bare hands, Chanyeol came with a towel in his hand.

He slowly rested his hand on Baekhyun's back. "You fine, Baek?" he whispered before wiping Baekhyun's legs with the piece of cloth. He gently wiped the spill, dabbing the cloth very slowly on the burned parts.

"I'm fine," Baekhyun swallowed and he grabbed the towel from Chanyeol's hand almost harshly. "I can manage." the tone of his voice is flat and hard, it pierces Chanyeol's heart painfully.

Before Chanyeol could react, Baekhyun is already wiping the coffee off his own skin and Sehun is helping him. The maknae looks down at Baekhyun with concern and Chanyeol felt a certain guilt and anger washed through him.

Hell with the agreement. It's sounding more like a game now.

Another box came today.

"Are you kidding me?" Jongin breathed as he stared at the blue cloth-covered gift. "This is so not her!"

Suho looked over the younger's shoulder and at the gift. "Yeah." he agreed. "So not her to be sending gifts to her ex."

The two opened the door to their dorm and Jongin immediately tossed the box to Baekhyun's who's currently sitting by the piano. He caught it just before it hit the floor. All the EXO members are gathered around the living room, waiting for a movie they're about to watch.

Kyungsoo sighed as he stared at the DVD at hand. "I don't want to watch this again." he murmured. "I don't want to cry."

Xiumin grinned. "Just do it, Kyungsoo!" he called. "You're wasting our precious time!"

"What's in it?" Jongin called to Baekhyun and the other members paused to look at the smurf. "What did Taeyeon send you this time?" he wiggled his eyebrows in playfulness and Baekhyun glares at him.

Chanyeol let out a silent huff. A gift? he thought to himself. What would that girl send him?

Baekhyun slipped the box beside him. "I don't know." he answered as he looked away. "I don't even know why she's doing it."

Jongin smirked as he shrugged off his coat. "Maybe she wants you back." he teased and the other members laughed with him, mocking Baekhyun in the process. Of course, Chanyeol stayed quiet, glaring at the ceiling which did nothing wrong to him.

"What if Jongin's right?" Xiumin asked, totally forgetting about the movie Kyungsoo's holding. "Would you agree?"

Baekhyun's face started to heat up and Chanyeol squirmed uncomfortably on the sofa. He knows some of their members have their eyes on him, watching and judging his reaction.

Kyungsoo clucked his tongue. "If Jongin's right... you'll break up with Chanyeol then?" he gave Baekhyun a triumphant smirk and a wink to Chanyeol's direction.

"That means... a chance for me." Sehun muttered thoughtfully, shocking everyone in the room.

"And me." Kyungsoo grinned, looking at Chanyeol.

Baekhyun clutched the hem of his shirt. He want to kick Kyungsoo's face and he want to kill him for flirting with his boyfriend. Yes. They're in the worst situation right now but Park Chanyeol is his, absolutely his. Can't everyone see that?

"Sehun, you have a thing for Baek?!" Chen gasped, eyes wide. "I didn't know that!"

Sehun shrugged. "You don't have to know everything, hyung." he muttered. "Besides, Baekhyun's cute and everything. He's also sweet. Why won't I like him, right?"

Chanyeol felt his brows furrow in a tight frown. He's not used to being mocked like this, face-to-face. He's not used to people admitting their love for his boyfriend in front of him, but he's not a really patient guy like Lay. He hates waiting. He hates what he feels right now. And most of all, he hates letting people win.

But for Baekhyun, he could lose. He would always allow himself to lose.

"I give up." Chanyeol called, his voice firm and flat. He stared down at Lay as he stood up. He looked at him in the eyes for a good three seconds before striding towards Baekhyun. When he reached him, he grabbed him by the arm, pulled him up and crashed his lips to his.

Everyone paused, everyone doesn't know how to react.

Unsurprisingly, Baekhyun kissed Chanyeol back and it feels like a million days without him. It left him with want, with a certain thirst only Chanyeol could fill and heal. The kiss feels great, like heaven itself. It would always feel that way.

Panting, the two pulled back for air and Chanyeol stared down at Baekhyun. "I love you." he breathed. "I love you and I can't let anyone take you from me. Not now. Not ever."

Baekhyun smiled and a tear suddenly rolled down from his eye. "Me, too." he choked. "It pains like that. I don't want you with anyone but me, Yeol."

But Lay is a man of promise.

So that night, Chanyeol and Baekhyun are both staring into the open sky as they both laid down on a wide blanket they took from their room. The wind is chilly but they kept each other warm.

"I don't think it was a really bad idea." Baekhyun whispered as he buried his face unto Chanyeol's neck, kissing it ever so gently.

The giant pulled Baekhyun closer, wrapping another blanket around them. "The what?"

"The agreement." he giggled. "But I'm glad to say we're both losers."

Chanyeol chuckled and his body shook with it. "I think I'm a champion, holding you here right now, I would ask for nothing more." he whispered. "You're like the best prize I could ever get."

Baekhyun has to laugh to cover up the fluttering of his heart. "Hm. Best prize, eh?" he giggled. "Cause I could do this?" then he kissed Chanyeol's neck one more time. "And these?" He started showering Chanyeol's skin with light kisses up to his jaw and the sides of his lips.

The taller caught one of the kisses with his lips and Baekhyun stopped, staring down at Chanyeol with a small smile on his face. Chanyeol slowly reached for Baekhyun's cheek, holding it gently on his palm where it perfectly fits.

"You're the best prize cause you're you, Byun Baekhyun." he whispered. "You're just about... everything to me right now."

Baekhyun didn't bother hiding the blush this time. "I love you, Park Chanyeol." he whispered back. "I really do. And I would always feel that way."

"Gah." Kyungsoo sighed, wiping sweat on his forehead. "Glad the job's over now!"

Lay grinned at him. "Thank you guys for participating." he handed Sehun the one box of Bubble Tea he promised him. "Let's just hope they won't piss me off again."

"Right." Sehun grinned. "But if I get one of these again, I'd rather they fight for life."

With that, Kyungsoo hit him hard with the new limited edition spatula he's holding. "Btch! Our parts were hard, dammit! I won't do it again!"

"Oh!" Lay exclaimed, grabbing his phone from his pocket. "I still have to thank Taeyeon!"

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Good night fellas!

Love love love~