"Ahjussi"

"Hmm?"

"So you haven't dated anyone before?"

"No. I have not. How about you?"

"Hmmm... as for me, dating... I haven't actually done it properly. I did play around and sleep around a lot. But to be emotionally attached to someone.... It just never really happened. But do you know Kim Minjoon? The guy at the CloudNine?"

"Imm"

"He is probably the only person that was close to dating. But as you witnessed that day, he has bad personality, really bad kinks and really into drugs"

"I see"

"But Ahjussi, for real? You never dated before"

"It's true"

"Why?"

"Just...... kiddo ah"

"Yes?"

"My life.... has been a little different from most people. I grew up..... in...... I grew up in......." Chanyeol is being a lot hesitant to say to tell Baekhyun about his past.

"Ah haaaa" Baekhyun cuddles and hugs Chanyeol tighter. "You don't need to tell me if you are not ready. But one thing for sure is, I am falling for you deep and going to accept you no matter what your past is. I promise. Even if you were a monk, a priest, a cult leader or ......... an ex-convict"

".......Wait...." Chanyeol tries to make eye contact with Baekhyun breaking the hug "Did.... did you know?"

"..............."

"Since..... since when? When your brother said that?"

"........... yes.... I was awake at that time. I didn't mean to eavesdrop. I am sorry..."

"So...... so it is... okay for you?"

"Okay what?"

"That...... that I am a murderer?"

"It doesn't matter"

"Why?"

"Ahjussi.... Rather than why... just say thank you. Because you now have someone who will be by your side and defend you under any circumstances"

"Why?"

"Aigoooo.... You are like a little curious kid today. I am like this to you just because I want to. Nothing more, nothing less. Sometimes, there are no specific reasons. I don't have vest morals either. If someone was killed and they deserve it, I don't feel bad at all. If you want to commit another murder, I will make sure there is no evidence left. Or if I need to protect you within the laws, I will hire best lawyers in this country. Those are the lengths I am willing to go just for you"

"..................."

"Why? Won't you not do the same for me?"

"I will... I will do everything for you"

"Heheh, that's all I need. And Ahjussi, it is long due but, thank you."

"Hmm?"

"For beating that Kim Minjoon up for me"

Chanyeol looks taken back and looks guilty.. "Oh come onnn" Baekhyun whines "All you need to say is 'you are welcome' or 'I like you'. That's all I need. Hmm?"

"What if..... you change one day?"

"What if we grow old together? Hmm... what if, I am just nobody with none of my family background?"

"I .. I do not care about your family background. You are still you and I will stay by your side."

"It is the same for me. No matter what happens, I will stay by your side. Of course, future is..... unknown, a lot of things can happen to us. I will sometimes get mad at you, we will fight, quarrel but, what most important is we will stay together."

"My forever.... I can give it to you."

"Wow..." Baekhyun touches his chest "My heart skips a beat. Why are you so good at flirting?"

"Flir... what?"

"hehe..... you are mine"

"I have yo go to both my shifts today. I missed quite a few already" Chanyeol says

"Ahhh... too badddd. I don't wanna let you go" Baekhyun whines

"I will be back"

"Or should I come pick you up at BBQ place tonight?"

"If you want to"

"I will. Hehe"

"Okay. Get some sleep now." Chanyeol kisses on Baekhyun forehead as he gets out of bed to get ready .

"Hmmm... already miss him" Baekhyun mumbles.

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Baekhyun's POV

We literally talked the whole night and cuddles with skin on skin. I mean since it is our day one. "Ahhehehehhehe" *rolling on bed* "ahhhhh.... I still can't believe ittt!!! Our feelings are mutual. Oh my lord!!"

Hmmm... should I go and buy a couple rings now? I feel like I need to claim him and mark him mine completely. Hmmmm.... Or couple necklaces? I know he will wear anything I ask him to at this point. "Hehehhehe... Ahjussi is my.. Boyfriend!!!!!" God. I can't get over this. He is so... kind and gentle. And he just listens to me.

'Did.... did you know?'

That look... when he said that. The worried face, or scared?
I mean, I lied that I knew it from when my brother barged into my house. But, I actually knew it since ... hmmm.... Since I met him again at the cafe? I pulled some strings and asked Mr.Nam to do some background checks.

His case... no matter how much I think about, it is off.?
He was just 9years old. No matter how tall he was at that age compared to his classmates, to kill 12 of them.... Plus teacher and driver. Even though, only 4 died from stabbing wounds and the rest from fire.

And memory lost only to that particular time period. It can only caused due to extreme amount of stress, anxiety and PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). Or he has head injury?

Hmm, should I dig up more information? I know it doesn't matter anymore and the more Ahjussi stays around from any law related issues will be the most important.

"Ah.... I don't know anymore. I should go buy couple nightwear, cups, couple cute house slippers, may be couple rings or necklaces. Hehhe"

Should I find a new place? Big enough for two people... like penthouse. I do have my secret savings from playing around with stocks. I mean, this place is okay but not like luxury high rise penthouse. This is just spacious apartment. Moreover, my family knows this place and actually bought for me so.... I don't really like it.

Yes, I should look for new places as well.

As I go to make some coffee, I hear someone tries to open my door and keep tapping passcode but, keep getting wrong. I kinda know who is at the doors but I am not ready to face him after last time.

"Baekhyun ah" he says as soon as I open the door for him

"Hyung."

"Did you change the passcode? What happened? Did someone tried to barge in?"

It was you, Hyung. "Just... I just wanted to have some privacy."

"Privacy? Was it because of last time?"

"............."

"Baekhyun ah..."

"Hyung, next time, can you let me know in advance before coming? I am living with someone now. It is not convenient for that person if people keep barging into my house"

"That person. Don't tell me it is who I am thinking right now"

"... It is"

"Byun Baekhyun!" He grabs my shoulders with strength.

"H..hyung... it hurts"

"Not him. It cannot be him!"

"I don't think my love life is something... you need to be bothered about. It is not like you care when I was seeing druggies"

"No... not that ki......"

"Stop bringing his past against him, Hyung. If he gets hurt from your words, I will never forgive you" I can't believe, I am talking back and going against Hyung. He was my crush just a few months ago snd I can't seem to find a piece of that feeling now.

"Baekhyun ah...."

"Sorry Hyung. I am a big busy now."

"I came to give you this" he says and hand me an envelope "My wedding invitation cards just came in this morning"

You... left me first hyung. You were all I had... yet.

"Thank you Hyung. I am sure future sister-in-law is preparing well for the wedding. I will be there"

".... Okay. Take care"

"Hyung too"

I can't believe that my 10 years crush has ended for good. Still, wedding huh. I don't think I will attend. I just don't want to see any of the family members at this time. I need to find a way to live independently. Should i start working as well?

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Character Names so far (a/n: Because I forgot some names easily 🥹)

Byun Baekhyun
Park Chanyeol

Lee Sungjo - Chanyeol's Friend

Byun Hyunwoo - Baekhyun's Brother
Lee Nara - His brother's fiancée

Kim Minjoon - Baekhyun's so-called lover/ Rap*st

Mr. Nam - Baekhyun's Driver

Baekhyun's Group Project/College Friends.
Girl 1: Somin
Girl 2: Minyoung
Girl 3: Chaeyoon
Boy: Yeonguk