Hello, peeps. It's been a very, very long time. I broke my promise. You can all kill me already. I came back and saw a lot of encouraging comments. I love you all. It makes me want to cry. But it's just that... SeBaek is sailing, people. It hurts my heart. I'm looking for inspirations so that I can continue this story. Thanks to all of you. I feel very grateful. I don't know when my next update will be. But please do wait. It won't be long. Thank you so much.

Now please proceed. I know you're all dying for this update. I love you all.

Bye creeps, stay lovely~

P.S. I missed you all. Please bear with me.

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Baekhyun read and read the newspaper that lay in front of him. The headline of the town was, of course, them. As a couple. He can't do anything about it, he was provoked and he was unfortunately, still Chanyeol's slave.

Speaking of the devil...

Chanyeol came in Baekhyun's office, all formal and handsome in his suite. He walked as if he was in the red carpet and Baekhyun was left mesmerizing at how perfect his boyfri- no, not really. Baekhyun woke up from his senses as he put the newspaper down.

"What?" Chanyeol asked as he cocked his head to the side, "What's on the headlines today Mr. Byun?" He went to the chair in front of Baekhyun's desk

Baekhyun rolled his eyes. "What else could it be?" He snapped, "Hurry up, we still have a meeting with the board members."

Chanyeol's face suddenly turned blank, his expression changed. "What do you think will they say?"

"I don't know," the other shrugged, "But I hope it's going to be good."

"Don't you think what we published in the media is the right thing to do for the company?" Chanyeol asked worriedly.

It was the first time Baekhyun saw Chanyeol being so worried and he can't help but to feel concern about it. "It's the only choice," he said as he stood up and fixed his suite. "Let's go, babe?"

Chanyeol chuckled and smirked as he stood up. "Sure thing, babe."

Baekhyun rolled his eyes. "That was just a joke. Don't call me that." He walked away after that, Chanyeol following him behind.

But he can't seem to stop his smile as he entered the meeting hall.

...

"You're both a couple? Is this true Mr. Byun and Mr. Park," a board member interrogated both of them. It's as if she's one of the media reporters. She was middle-aged but it wasn't obvious from her face. She looked very young inside and out, maybe it's because of his gentle and soft eyes that out stands it's meaning.

Both of the businessmen, however, were hesitant whether to say yes or not. They were quiet for a while when Baekhyun started, "Yes, we are." He mentally noted to forget all the things he's going to say at this moment.

A smug ran up to Chanyeol's lips but he remained quiet. The hall became quiet after that. "There were a lot of critics and drawbacks," the board member broke the silence, "But there were a lot of compliments and good remarks."

"But there were still drawbacks," another board member snapped.

"Oh come on, Mr. Choi," the board member called, "There were drawbacks even from before, and the company had completely handled those. What about now, don't you think?"

The other board members nodded and smiled. "The news had also gained interests from many. The merger had gained more than a popularity it deserves," a board member contemplated. He, however, was one of the important board members of Baekhyun. He was known internationally. He was in charge mostly of the recruitment and the company's popularity.

"How about our investors?" Chanyeol asked.

"Business is business. Personal lives are completely out of it," the board member had said, "They had said."

Baekhyun and Chanyeol looked at each other for a moment before Baekhyun looked away. His heart seems to be abnormal every time their gazes connect. It's kind of a usual thing but even he, had still haven't gotten used to the feeling.

"The media?" Baekhyun asked, his voice had almost faltered.

"They were still on a rampage but it's kinda usual. There's nothing to be surprised about it."

Baekhyun nodded. "The sales and stocks," he asked, "and the project proposals?"

"They're still running Mr. Byun and their consistently rising," a board member immediately replied.

The businessman can't help but to be relieved but there was still one thing that bothers him. "Don't any of you know the person that publicized the picture?"

The board member's faces turned into confusion as they all looked at each other. "The person behind those had remained unknown but we're going to work on it," a board member said.

"How about we stop on knowing who that person really is?" Chanyeol interrupted, "It already happened."

Baekhyun was surprised at this, he looked at him. "What are you saying?" He demanded, "We should know who that person is."

"And what will happen after that? We'll sue him?" Chanyeol paused, "That won't even change anything."

"But what if that person was planning to ruin our company," Baekhyun pointed out.

Chanyeol sighed. "How are we supposed to start finding that person when there weren't even any clues?"

Baekhyun slumped. "That's it? We're just going to pass it just like that?"

That's when Chanyeol had the greatest idea in his life and he just had to cover up his smirk for what he's going to do. He raised his hand and put it in Baekhyun's hand which was on his lap. "Don't worry babe. I'm here."

Baekhyun turned to Chanyeol, his eyes widening in shock but it immediately turned into a playful one. He could just see the smirk through the other's soul. "Thank you babe for being here," he said as he held Chanyeol's hand tighter. Too tight that Chanyeol almost flinched.

Chanyeol let out an awkward chuckle but was gone unnoticed by the board member. "They're so perfect," a board member remarked, "both of you looked so precious. Both of you looked really in love."

Baekhyun had to keep himself from puking but he can't help but to smile. And so did Chanyeol.

They both looked at each other and with that, their hearts had once again went mad.

...

Baekhyun had to cover his ears just to keep it from being ruined. He was currently sitting on his bed, waiting for Chen to calm down. The guy had been very noisy ever since the kiss issue and of course, the couple issue. "I'M CRYING LEGIT TEARS BAEKHYUN! CAN'T YOU SEE?!"

Baekhyun shook his head. "Shut up, Chen! You're so noisy, dammit!"

Both of them are in Baekhyun's room since the guy had something to tell Chen. He's going to explain to the guy that Chanyeol and him are completely faking it all. But how is he supposed to say something when Chen is not letting him?

"I'M NOT NOISY! I'M BEING OVER DRAMATIC BECAUSE CHANBAEK IS REAL AND NO ONE CAN STOP THEM! HUH?! HUH?!" Chen berated as he kept on jumping up and down in Baekhyun's bed.

Baekhyun facepalmed. "You know what?" He said, "I think you need to get out of the house. OUT!" He stood up and opened the door.

Chen stopped from jumping and looked at Baekhyun for a moment. He didn't complain though but obliged which had caught Baekhyun by surprise. Chen usually had something to retort. He contemplated but he remained unmoved.

The guy went to the door with a smile. He stopped midway, "Don't keep pretending Baekhyun, I know what's real and what's not," he whispered to him.

Baekhyun blinked for a few seconds, processing what had Chen said. He woke up from his senses and was about to say something but the guy was already out of sight. He slumped on his back as he closed the door.

What's real and what's not?

He went to his bed and faced the ceiling. He saw Chanyeol's smiling face. His heart went fast, he have to hold it just to make it stop. But it didn't stop.

He closed his eyes. The image of the accidental kiss flashed. He immediately sat up. This is outrageous. He can't believe what he's thinking. He needs to stop it. His heart needs to stop beating fast. He's going to get sick because of this.

He heaved out a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. He got up and grabbed his phone from his study table. He found two new messages, one from D.O and one from Chanyeol. He was contemplating on which to open first but ended up with his brother. Why the hell would I open Chanyeol's message first? But he knew it doesn't really matter of whom to open first.

From: D.O

Take care of yourself in there, Bacon. Or I'm going to kill you.

Baekhyun chuckled. His brother had some different sense of being protective. But he loved it and had actually missed it so much. He knew his brother knew that Chanyeol and him are just pretending to be couples for the sake of their company. And he's glad his brother had totally understood it.

To: D.O

Of course I will, owl. I won't let you kill me.

Baekhyun sent the message to his brother. He opened Chanyeol's message afterwards.

From: Chanyeol

Goodnight, babe. Don't think too much about me ;) HAHA

Baekhyun rolled his eyes and once again his heart had beaten fast. His lips turned upwards into a smile. This time, he didn't do anything to stop it.

...

Chanyeol rolled and rolled in his bed, trying to make himself drift into slumber but nothing happened. He was still wide awake, thinking about what had happened earlier.

Baekhyun's soft hand that still lingered in his skin and how he had held it tighter was always fascinating than anything. Take note, he didn't even wash his hand. He doesn't know what's wrong with him. He stood up and decided to call Jongin.

"Jongin," he said helplessly as soon as the guy answered the call.

"Chanyeol," Jongin mocked, "Just how sweet is your love with Baekhyun."

"Fuck you, we're just pretending," Chanyeol retorted, "I already told you that."

"Whatever."

"I'm sensing that you're rolling your eyes right now."

"Oh yeah," the other line said sarcastically, "What makes you call, anyway?"

"I..."

"You can't sleep," Jongin had said for him.

Chanyeol nodded which was a stupid action because the other can't see him. "Yeah."

"Why?"

He doesn't know if Jongin was sincere with the question or he was just too hesitant to answer it. "I keep on thinking."

"Thinking of Baekhyun," Jongin said, "Am I right?"

Chanyeol groaned and finally hung up the call. Just saying the guy's name makes his heart turn into a complete madness. He's really not going to end his day like this. Reluctantly, he sent a message to Baekhyun.

He went to the bed and threw himself in there. This is just so frustrating. He groaned again. Please, Baekhyun. Let me sleep. Just shit.

His phone vibrated. It was the answer he had been waiting for. He opened the message and read it.

From: Baekhyun

For all I know, you're thinking about me babe. Tsk. Just go to sleep.

Chanyeol smiled as he dropped his phone. Just shit, Baekhyun. He faced the wall as he held his chest. Just complete shit.

...

Is it possible that I could be falling for you again?

- Chanyeol

Am I actually feeling this again? What's real and what's not?

- Baekhyun