REOCCURRENCE

Baekhyun's p.o.v.

The water snaked around Baekhyun's limbs and slowly pulled him deeper.

He couldn't move. He couldn't swim. He couldn't breathe.

Byun Baekhyun was drowning.

The water's cold fingers released him, and he sunk deeper, but before the water could completely swallow him, Death's hands wrapped around Baekhyun's wrists and pulled him into his cold embrace. Baekhyun felt his icy lips touch the crest of Baekhyun's ear as he whispered, "I'm creeping in your heart I will overturn you, break and swallow you I steal you and indulge in you I will ruin you." Death's grip tightened as he pulled Baekhyun closer and bit his neck, breaking the skin and drawing blood. Death licked the thin line of blood and was overcome with a ravenous want. Needing more, he brought Baekhyun's lips to his and kissed him. Baekhyun froze beneath his touch.

He couldn't move. He couldn't fight. He couldn't breathe.

Byun Baekhyun was dying.

Death brought his lips to Baekhyun's ear, his sickly voice whispering, "Everyone fears me so I'm untouchable But why can't you honestly refuse me in the end I hide, watching you, and you're surprise I'm like an antinomy to you, but I'm part of you Accept me as I am Forget your fearful worries Enjoy the pain you can endure Fall deeper I'm toying with you in my palm however I want Don't run away, you will linger forever You can call me monster." Baekhyun gasped as he felt Death's hand pass over his heart, chilling him and numbing his body.

He couldn't move. He couldn't fight. He couldn't breathe.

Byun Baekhyun was dying.

"I'm creeping in your heart . . ."

"Baekhyun," someone called. Baekhyun felt a light shake on his arm; it shook Death's grasps from his body, and cowering, Death slinked away as Baekhyun floated to the surface.

"Baekhyun?" they called again. Dazed and disoriented, Baekhyun blinked his eyes open to see Chanyeol hovering above him, he hand brushing back Baekhyun's sweaty hair. "Baekhyun, you were having another nightmare," Chanyeol murmured.

Baekhyun brought his hand up his face and rubbed his eyes, and discovered that his whole face was sweaty. Disgusted, Baekhyun pulled his hand back and muttered, "Did I scream?" Chanyeol nodded. "Sorry," Baekhyun mumbled.

"Don't apologize," Chanyeol said almost sternly. "Your nightmares terrify you, and you don't have to apologize for that." Baekhyun nodded. "Thank you, Chanyeol," Baekhyun whispered. "Of course, Baek, and I'll always be here for you," Chanyeol promised. Baekhyun smiled weakly and Chanyeol kissed his forehead.

"Um, I-I think I'm going to shower now," Baekhyun mumbled.

"Okay, Baek," Chanyeol said.

Shaking away the darkness, Baekhyun walked to the dresser he shared with Chanyeol. Since it was Saturday, Baekhyun decided to grab something lazy. When Chanyeol had asked if Baekhyun wanted to move in, they had gone out the next day and bought Baekhyun clothes and other necessities because neither of them had wanted to go to Baekhyun's house for it, so they just decided to buy it all new. And along with that, Baekhyun didn't want the memories attached to his things at his house, so he was more than happy to spend his savings on a new wardrobe, and Chanyeol helped, much to Baekhyun complaints because Chanyeol had already done so much for him.

With a sigh, Baekhyun walked into the bathroom and quickly undressed. He turned on the shower and got to work washing away the sweat and trying to clear his head. When he finally finished he stepped out and dressed into a light sweater and black skinny jeans since the house was feeling chilly. When Baekhyun walked out of the bathroom he saw Chanyeol sitting at his desk and decided to walk up behind him and wrap his arms around his shoulders from behind.

Baekhyun rested his chin on Chanyeol's shoulder. Chanyeol smiled and asked, "Feeling better?" Baekhyun kissed his cheek and mumbled, "Much better." Chanyeol turned around and Baekhyun took a step back to let him. "I'm glad, Baek. So, what do you want to do today?"

Baekhyun bit his lip in contemplation and said, "I want to try making you breakfast." Then Baekhyun grabbed Chanyeol's hand and lead him downstairs into the kitchen. Baekhyun pulled out a chair and shoved Chanyeol into it before he got to work on making them breakfast.

Baekhyun wasn't the best cook, not even close, but he hoped his effort and love for Chanyeol was enough to overshadow the horrible food he had made. Baekhyun hopped onto the table as Chanyeol bravely took the first bite. "So, does it suck?" Baekhyun mumbled. "Or is it manageable?" Chanyeol continued to chew, causing Baekhyun to close faith before Chanyeol finally said, "It's not bad." Baekhyun punched him and Chanyeol laughed. "Yah! I'm only kidding, it's actually really good, Baek. Thank you."

"And you're not just saying that?" Baekhyun mumbled. Chanyeol shook his head. "No, I mean it, Baek. It's really good. Here," Chanyeol said and fed Baekhyun the food he had made for Chanyeol. Baekhyun chewed it, then said in surprise, "Wow, that is good!" Chanyeol grinned and said, "Don't doubt yourself, Baekhyun." Baekhyun smiled and muttered, "Thank you, Chanyeol." Chanyeol smiled and kissed Baekhyun's cheek. "You're welcome, Baekhyun."

After breakfast they moved into the living room to watch a movie, and halfway through it Baekhyun fell asleep on Chanyeol's shoulder.

. . . .

3rd p.o.v.

It was around dusk when Baekhyun woke up. He had been lying on the opposite side of the couch, and Chanyeol was asleep on the other side, his head resting against the corner of the couch, his body slumped down and his long legs hanging over the edge. Baekhyun bit his lip to hold back a laugh. Chanyeol just looked so funny like that. Baekhyun scooted over to Chanyeol's side of the couch and poked his cheek; he tickled at the hair by Chanyeol's ear. Chanyeol lazily brought his hand to his ear and swatted around by his ear. Baekhyun slapped his hand over his mouth to keep from laughing and tickled him again. "Um, freaking midget," Chanyeol grumbled.

Baekhyun gapped at Chanyeol in surprise and cried, "What!? How'd you know it was me?"

Chanyeol just laughed huskily and opened his eyes, then mumbled, "Isn't it obvious? I mean, who else other than you likes to mess with me for their own amusement?" Chanyeol grinned up at Baekhyun as he just scoffed and rolled his eyes, muttering, "Oh, shut up, giant." Chanyeol laughed again. "Awe, Baek, you know I love it when you mess with me."

Baekhyun arched an eyebrow and muttered, "Did you mean for that to sound kinky?" Chanyeol's cheeks turned red and he cried, "Oh, Baek, don't say things like that!"

Curious, Baekhyun scooted closer and murmured, "Why, Chanyeol?"

Chanyeol gulped and said, "Okay, now you're just messing with me." Baekhyun laughed and hopped off the couch, saying slyly, "I have no idea what you're talking about, Chanyeol."

"Oh my God, Baekhyun!" Chanyeol shouted before jumping off the couch and chasing after Baekhyun. Baekhyun gasped and darted out of the living room. He ran towards the kitchen and almost slipped turning around the sharp corner, slowing him down long enough for Chanyeol to grab him around the waist and twist him around in the air. "Chanyeol, put me down!" Baekhyun cried with a laugh.

Chanyeol just hugged Baekhyun closer and kissed his neck as he murmured, "But I don't want too." Baekhyun sighed and went limp in Chanyeol's arms, causing Chanyeol to fall forward from the unexpected weight. "Yah! Baekhyun!" Chanyeol cried before he stumbled forward.

Baekhyun fell forward and handed on his butt on the floor. "Ow!" Baekhyun moaned. "I think you broke my ass."

"Well, that's what you get," Chanyeol replied with a huff as he had fallen backwards on his butt too when Baekhyun had tipped forward. Baekhyun glanced up at Chanyeol with a pout and mumbled, "Sorry." Chanyeol's heart squeezed at Baekhyun's adorable little puppy expression and he leaned forward and kissed Baekhyun's forehead. "It's okay," Chanyeol mumbled.

. . . .

Chanyeol's p.o.v.

The next morning Baekhyun woke up, Chanyeol suggested that they go on a picnic. Baekhyun was so excited that he literally jumped up from the bed then jumped over Chanyeol before dashed down the stairs, and only coming back up when he realized he had to change first. Chanyeol had just laid on the bed, shocked at Baekhyun's enthusiasm. But then Chanyeol laughed when Baekhyun came back in mumbling, "I forgot to change," before walking into the bathroom, slightly embarrassed, to change into something more appropriate than his sweatpants and Chanyeol's baggy ripped T-shirt.

"Oh my God, Baek, could you be any cuter?" Chanyeol called to him from the bedroom. Baekhyun walked out wearing light blue shorts and a gray graphic T-shirt. Baekhyun plopped onto the edge of the bed and muttered, "Yes, I could." Chanyeol couldn't hide his grin as he said, "Conceited, much?" Baekhyun laughed before leaning forward to kiss Chanyeol as he whispered, "You make me feel good about myself, Chanyeol, and I'm only expressing it."

Chanyeol's brow pinched into a frown and he mumbled, "Now you're making me feel like an asshole."

Baekhyun frowned too and touched Chanyeol's cheek. "No, Chanyeol, don't say that, that wasn't my intent. I just wanted you to know, and I also want you to know that I haven't felt this good in a long time. So thank you," Baekhyun whispered as he gently kissed Chanyeol's lips.

Chanyeol smiled faintly and kissed Baekhyun before pulling back and muttering, "Thank you, Baekhyun, I'm glad you told me, and I'll always do everything I can to make you happy."

Baekhyun smiled and wrapped his arms around Chanyeol's neck as he whispered into his skin, "I love you, Chanyeol."

With a squeeze of his heart, Chanyeol realized that that was the first time Baekhyun's ever said that he loved him when he wasn't half-unconscious or talking in his sleep. Chanyeol smiled and kissed Baekhyun's cheek as he whispered, "I love you too, Baekhyun." But to Chanyeol, those words didn't seem like enough, and Chanyeol wanted to express his love in another way, it was just a matter of when. "So, would you like to go on a picnic with me?" Chanyeol asked once Baekhyun had pulled away.

"I'd love to go on a picnic with you," Baekhyun said, beaming his brightest smile.

. . . .

Chanyeol drove them to the Han River, and after parking they walked to a spot close to the river with the cover of a magnificent tree, that's leafy branches reached toward the sky, creating the perfectly shaded place for a picnic.

Baekhyun pulled out the blanket they packed into their basket and shook it out before laying it across the slightly damp grass. Baekhyun found four big rocks and placed them on the corners of the blanket, so if it became windy their blanket and food wouldn't go flying. Baekhyun sat down as Chanyeol sat down next to him and started to pull out the pre-made sandwiches, consisting of ham, lettuce, cheese, tomato, and either mayo or mustard. Baekhyun pulled out a sandwich and hungrily took a bite. Chanyeol just watched him with a faint smile before eating his own sandwich.

"Hmm, this is really good, Chan," Baekhyun mumbled around a bite. Chanyeol smiled and lightly laughed as he said, "Baek, you helped make them too." Baekhyun shrugged and muttered, "Yeah, but it was your idea." Chanyeol sighed and leaned towards Baekhyun, he kissed him before muttering, "Give yourself some credit too, Baek, you helped." Baekhyun smiled sheepishly and murmured, "Okay, fine," before he took another bite.

They ate in silence for a while longer, digesting their food. After another moment Baekhyun asked, "Did you bring any snacks?"

Chanyeol laughed at Baekhyun's childishness and searched through the picnic basket for the strawberries he had packed specially for Baekhyun. "Here, Baek," Chanyeol said, holding them out to Baekhyun. Baekhyun beamed a bright smile and took the strawberries. "Thanks, Chanyeol," Baekhyun said appreciatively. "You're welcome, babe," Chanyeol said.

Baekhyun froze with a strawberry halfway to his mouth. He looked at Chanyeol curiously, thinking he had heard wrong, then Chanyeol glanced up, as if asking with his eyes, "Did I really just say that?" Baekhyun just smiled and muttered, "Chanyeol, did you just call me 'babe'?"

Chanyeol blushed and said, "Um, it—it just slipped out." Baekhyun grinned and leaned toward Chanyeol, and kissed him before muttering, "It's okay. I think it's sweet." Chanyeol just blushed furiously in response.

After their day in the park and before driving home, Chanyeol told Baekhyun he needed to stop at the store and buy something. He didn't want to leave Baekhyun in the car like a puppy when he brought it, but he also didn't want Baekhyun knowing about what he planned on buying, but it couldn't be helped. "Um, Baekhyun?" Chanyeol muttered as he put the car in park.

Baekhyun glanced over at Chanyeol curiously and said, "Yeah? What is it?"

Chanyeol bit his lip. How does he ask Baekhyun to stay in the car without hinting at him buying something he didn't want Baekhyun to know about? God, this is going to be hard. "Um, I have to buy something, and it'll only take a second. Do you mind waiting in the car while I go in?" Chanyeol asked.

Baekhyun nodded. "Yeah, Chan, that's okay." Chanyeol smiled appreciatively. "Thanks, Baek," Chanyeol said and kissed Baekhyun's cheek.

Baekhyun's p.o.v.

Baekhyun smiled as Chanyeol got out of the car and half-sprinted towards the building. What is he buying? Baekhyun wondered. Sighing, Baekhyun leaned his head back against the headrest and poked at the car ceiling in boredom. Then he turned his head towards the window and blew on the glass, fogging the window and drawing with his finger threw the condensation. Baekhyun was randomly doodling and drawing a heart with C+B in the middle when the door next to him opened, and panicked, Baekhyun wiped his hand across the window and turned to Chanyeol with wide eyes.

"God!" Baekhyun screamed. "You scared the shit out of me!"

Chanyeol furrowed his brow and muttered, "S-sorry, Baek, I didn't mean to scare you."

Baekhyun sighed. "Maybe next time, tap on the window before getting in."

"But wouldn't that just freak you out even more?" Chanyeol asked with a frown. "I mean, usually a stranger taps—"

"Okay, never mind, don't do that. Just—just don't scare me next time . . ." Baekhyun trailed off in a mumble.

Chanyeol rolled his eyes. "Okay, Baek, next time I'll scream and flap my arms."

Baekhyun punched him. "No, you pabo, that'll just make it worse!" Baekhyun cried.

Chanyeol laughed. "Okay, okay, I'll just have to bring you with me next time."

Baekhyun smiled then muttered, "Yeah, make sure you do that."

. . . .

Chanyeol's p.o.v.

They had been at the house for a half an hour now, and Chanyeol still couldn't work up the nerve to tell Baekhyun what he had bought. As soon as they got home, Baekhyun had announced he was going to take a shower, and Chanyeol had taken the opportunity to prepare. He was sitting in the living room, gnawing on his bottom lip in contemplation and waiting for Baekhyun to come down the stairs after his shower, and he just couldn't figure out how to say it. When Baekhyun finally came down the stairs, Chanyeol had decided to go for a casual approach, and prayed that it worked.

"So, Baek . . .?" Chanyeol said the moment he walked into the living room.

Baekhyun rubbed the towel over his damp hair and muttered, "Yeah, Chan?"

"Uh, there's something I want to ask you, and I'd like for you to keep an open mind," Chanyeol said.

Baekhyun frowned and mumbled, "Um, okay. What is it?"

Chanyeol just bit his lip and stood up, then grabbed Baekhyun's hand as he lead him outside.

Baekhyun's p.o.v.

Baekhyun was very confused and very excited as Chanyeol lead him outside. He was beyond excited, and as Chanyeol lead him out the back door and into the yard, he froze and tears pooled into his eyes.

"Chanyeol, what is this?"

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Author's Notes

Hello, guys! Any ideas on what Chanyeol is planning? What he bought? *Laughs excitedly* I'd love to know what you think, so please comment, and don't forget to vote and share with your friends.

Anyway, until next time.... 🌸🌸