As promised, Chanyeol got ready to meet up with Baekhyun. "Where are you going now? Our lunch is later but you're getting ready already? That eager?", Minyoung rolled her eyes at her son. "Not for lunch Mom, I'm meeting Baek. He said he had something to tell me." the lady squealed in happiness. 

"What is it about?"

"Not sure but can you help me out Mom?", he said and the woman nodded. "Can you hold off Dad? He will be pissed off if he comes to know I left." Minyoung gave a smirk saying she can handle her husband. 

The tall raven head thanking his mother sneaked out through the back. But the sound of the engine got Jaehwan running downstairs. "Where is he leaving now?", the male went to the front door, "We have an important meeting how can he leave now?" he rambled on. 

"It's been a while since it's been just the two of us, honey.", Minyoung voiced out and hugged her husband from behind. "I don't think you can beat me in chess, wanna try?", feeling a little degraded he defended himself and agreed to play. Of course, Minyoung knew her husband's competitiveness still existed and it was no surprise that Chanyeol had completely inherited it.

Baekhyun had done some thinking all night, mentally preparing himself. When Chanyeol walked through, his breath got stuck in his throat as his fingers became jittery.

"Hey!"

"Hey, Yeol.", came his reply and the elder smiled as he sat in front of the younger across the table. "You never do morning dates, what's up?", Luhan said approaching the duo. The duo only scratched their heads with awkward smiles. 

"Oh, right.", he turned to Baekhyun, "Did you visit the doctor? What did they say?" Baekhyun shook his head and signaled him to be quiet. "Give me a vanilla milkshake, please?", the Chinese man nodded and Chanyeol ordered Iced Americano for himself. 

"Well are you sick?", Baekhyun shook his head shrugging off the question. "Listen, I need to tell you something.", the CEO nodded slowly sipping on his Americano that had just arrived at their table. 

"I'm pregnant.." Baekhyun sighed out but the other's reaction had shook.

Chanyeol jumped from his seat and hugged the flabbergasted male. "I'm so happy for you! Congratulations Baek!", he cheered. "Who's the father?", he said with a slight pang in his chest. Baekhyun leaned over the table to flick his forehead before sitting back. 

He slowly took the larger hands in his and looked at the table as he slowly continued. 

"You're the father, Yeol. The only person I've been with.", their eyes met as Chanyeol pulled back his hand. The blood drained from his face as it became pale as paper. A thick silence fell upon them until Chanyeol broke it.

"Well, will I be allowed to your check-ups? I can take care of the baby's needs too. Don't worry about Kyungsoo, I'll convince him somehow. I don't wanna be one of those jerks who would abandon their babies.", promised the raven head and Baekhyun smiled through his tears. 

Taking a deep breath, he continued again. "That won't be necessary." Chanyeol raised his brows in confusion, "I don't plan on keeping the baby, I'll need the father's sign for the abortion procedure." the tall raven head stood up in complete shock. 

"Why? Why do you want to do that? I said I'll take care of everything, trust me Baek." he said as he knelt by the petite male. "I don't want my baby to be without a father, Yeol. And you're gonna be marrying Kyungsoo soon and I don't wanna be a nuisance.", he choked back a sob yet flashed a small smile.

"Well, it's your body after all." the CEO dejectedly uttered and sat on his seat.

"Thank you for understanding Yeol." but the raven head was not the slightest bit happy about it. He wanted to reason with him further but he knew it would be pointless. "If it's alright, can we get to the hospital right now?" Chanyeol reluctantly nodded and followed Baekhyun out to the car. His lunch appointment with the Do's was long forgotten since his priority was Byun Baekhyun, and him only.

As they waited for their names to be called out, Chanyeol could see how nervous Baekhyun actually was. His legs could not stop shaking as he fiddled with his fingers. The tall raven head slowly took the other's hand in his and rubbed the back of his palm with the pad of his thumb. 

Baekhyun was soon called in and two unconsciously continued to hold hands not wanting to let go. "Good morning, Dr Byun", came a cheerful voice and the male bowed. 

"Hi, Dr Kim"

"Call me Minseok, Baek." and the other gave a smile. "Your husband?" the duo were quick to shake their heads as they sat at the provided seats. "Well, what brings you guys here then? Trying for a baby before wedding?", the petite male gave a shake of head. 

"I came here for an abortion.", he uttered out and felt Chanyeol's tight grip loosen and slip away. Minseok's cheerful smile was long gone as a confused look etched on his face. "You are a doctor yourself then why would you think of something like that?", seeing he got no reply from the other doctor he shifted his eyes to Chanyeol who quickly looked away but that was enough confirmation for the doctor to know that he was not on board with Baekhyun's decision. Minseok sat back and instructed the duo about the procedure. 

"First, I'll do a scan and after getting your signatures, we'll start the procedure. Any doubts?", the two shook their heads. Soon Baekhyun was told to lay on the bed and Chanyeol stood by him, his eyes showing complete reluctance. Chanyeol was completely against it but he did not want to meddle with Baekhyun's life. 

Baekhyun held his breath as Minseok applied the cold gel on his exposed midsection. Seeing the petite male clutch the sheets, Chanyeol sneaked back his hand and let the other hold it. Baekhyun smiled a little before turning to the other doctor. 

As he moved the inducer around, a soft continuous rhythm filled the initially quiet room. Baekhyun tried to hold back his tears in which he miserably failed while Chanyeol's eyes went wide as a soft grin crept on his face. "Oh my God! Is that the baby's heartbeat? Holy shit! That's so cool!", he sounded like an excited child making Minseok chuckle. 

"There's the baby.", said Minseok and Baekhyun's face went red as he cried. Chanyeol squinted his eyes at the screen trying to find the fetus but the tall raven head pouted. "What's wrong?" Minseok voiced out. Chanyeol's ears went red as he looked at the other doctor. 

"I can't see it..", he dragged on and the other two were confused. 

"See what?"

"The baby.." Baekhyun almost cooed at how cute the other looked then. Minseok chuckled before pointing to the little jelly bean on the screen. "That's the... baby?", he sounded a little  disappointed making the two doctors chuckle at him.

"It looks so tiny, is something wrong?"

"Nothing's wrong and that's how big it should be." Chanyeol made an oh with his mouth before nodding at Minseok. "So I just need your signatures and we're good to go." the two nodded and the taller helped Baekhyun off the bed after handing him tissues to wipe off the gel. 

(A/N: That gel is literally disgusting, it's gooey and yuck ><... and if it gets on your dress ugh ><)

"Are you two sure if this is what you want to do?" Chanyeol glanced at Baekhyun hoping the other might have had a change of heart but he remained stoic. He looked firm in his decision and the elder could see right through him that it was nothing but a facade. 

"Yes, and I need to ask about something." Baekhyun uttered and pulled out a bottle of medicines from his pocket. "I took this the next day.. after you know.." Minseok nodded as he observed the capsules. 

"You didn't hear?"

"About what?"

"This was banned almost half a year ago, Byun. They said it has no effect and that it was all a scam."

That was when it clicked Baekhyun. It had been noisy throughout the city because of a pharmaceutical company. He vaguely remembered the name of the medicine and facepalmed at his stupidity.

Minseok got the papers ready and handed it to the duo in front of him. "Take your time to read through it and put your signatures." Baekhyun and Chanyeol read through it and the petite male signed it with shaky hands and glassy eyes. The elder was reluctant about signing it but seeing the petite male urge him to do the same, he did. 

"Mr Park, you can go wait at the front and Baekhyun let's get you ready for the procedure."

Chanyeol felt Baekhyun's frail hand leave his and he could never describe how much he wanted it to stay in his. 

With Baekhyun gone inside, the tall raven head waited outside. He scrolled through his phone and that was when he came across the article which included pictures of Baekhyun leaving some pharmacy. He read the comments under the post and he could almost feel like going on a murder spree. His hands balled into a fist as he read further and further. 

Chanyeol could see red as he read each and every comment, line by line. People were heartless towards the young doctor who meant no harm and it was partially his fault since he had forgot protection that night. He finally pocketed his phone, thinking he might definitely go on a killing spree. The tall raven head leaned back on his chair and Baekhyun's words replayed in his ears from the first time he had seen the little infant things in the petite doctor's room.

'It's just that I feel too lonely sometimes since I don't have anyone. I always thought a baby would help me, give me a new meaning to life, be a reason for me to keep breathing'

'I can't do this to him, he would have never made this decision on his own. I believe him.' he nodded at his thought before jumping off his seat to the receptionist. 

"Where's Dr Minseok?"

"He's in operation, Sir. You can't meet him now." Chanyeol glared at the woman in front of him, "Tell me right now or I'll have you fired, try me." he demanded again with a much intimidating look and the woman nodded before pointing the way. Not wasting a second, he rushed in the direction. 

"You know, it's not too late. Please think again Baekhyun, you're a doctor yourself." Minseok tried again but the other looked lifeless as he stared at the ceiling. Baekhyun closed his eyes as tears slid down his cheek. "Please start, I want to be done with this soon." reluctantly Minseok gave a nod before getting off the seat just then the door burst open. 

"Don't touch him. Step away from him right now!"

Chanyeol carried Baekhyun off the bed and hugged him close to his body. "You're not getting rid of my baby. The baby's mine as much he's yours and he's not going anywhere, I can't let you do this." the younger sobbed on the other's shoulder. Chanyeol carried him out to get back his clothes so that they could get out of the hospital.

"See Nurse Yoon? No one can do it once they've heard the heartbeat.", Minseok chuckled with a cheeky smile watching the couple walk out of the room. 

"Who made you do it?" Baekhyun hummed in confusion as a reply, "What do you mean?" and the elder rolled his eyes. "I know you would never actually think about aborting your baby when you cried over a baby who died during birth, I'm not that thick-skulled for your information." he turned the petite male to face him as he trapped the pregnant male between him and the wall.

He slammed his fist on the wall seeing the other turn away trying to avoid the question. He forced his chin up and asked, "Who told you to abort the baby, Byun? And don't even think about lying 'cause I'll find out no matter what." the petite male's heartbeats were erratic against his chest. 

"Your father." he mumbled out with a small voice and looked down but the elder lifted his chin with his forefinger, "What? Who was it you said?"

"Your father, Yeol. He came last night and told me he found out from his assistant about the pregnancy tests. He told me to abort the baby and that's why I ended up at Sehun's house watching movies. I too thought it would be for the best, I didn't wann--"

Chanyeol interrupted his words with a finger on his lip. "You're not ruining anything. We need to go somewhere right now." Baekhyun was confused yet nodded and let the other pull him to the car. 

"Woah, I haven't prescribed the medicines and stuff yet, come back." said Minseok and the petite male responded that he would come back later. Arriving at his car, Chanyeol got out the spare clothes he had in his trunk. "Wear it, we're going somewhere formal." the petite male scratched his head and nodded. He changed inside the car while the elder stayed out till he was done. 

"Yeol?" Baekhyun stepped out. 

Chanyeol looked at the other and stifled a laugh. "It's a little big, don't you think?" Baekhyun looked at the suit and pants and lifted his head to see the other laughing. "Don't laugh, you stupid Yoda! How could you give me your clothes when you're this big? Do you have a brain smaller than a fucking peanut?" the elder went silent at the sudden outburst. 

"Hormones, really sorry. This feels comfortable." the petite male uttered and Chanyeol sighed. "Change back to your pants or you're gonna trip and fall somewhere." the petite male gasped. "How can you say something so cruel?!" he got back in the car to change into his pants. 

'Nine months of this?' Chanyeol pondered in his head but still smiled as he imagined a baby looking like Baekhyun. "I'm done." the elder was pulled back from his thoughts and gave a thumbs up seeing the other in his suit before climbing in the driver's seat with the other beside him. 

As soon as the car stopped, Baekhyun's eyes almost popped out at the sight of the huge building with his mouth agape. And that was until Chanyeol tapped on his window. He slowly stepped out and took the other's hand helping him get out. 

The CEO had a tight yet soft grip on the other's hand as he dragged him with him but not too fast. Baekhyun had to hold in his breath as the smell of different kinds of food there made him a tad bit nauseous. The petite male bumped onto Chanyeol's back as he suddenly stopped. 

"Where were you Chanyeol?" that voice Baekhyun wondered and slowly looked over Chanyeol's shoulder and regretted coming there as he saw Chanyeol's family and who he assumed to be Kyungsoo's family. "What the hell! Are you trying to get me killed?" he whispered to Chanyeol from the back standing on his tippy toes. 

The tall CEO totally ignored the other male and tightened his hold as he tried to wiggle away. "Good Afternoon, everyone! I'm sorry I'm late." he bowed and the petite male lowered himself so he was not visible.

Sehun spitted out his drink having had a glimpse of the younger behind him. "I know you guys were waiting for a yes or no but I have a different answer." Kyungsoo's smile slowly faded along with the others'.

"Meet Byun Baekhyun", he pulled the younger to stand beside him, "The person I want to marry." Chanyeol interlaced their fingers together while the elder tried to avoid any eye contact with Kyungsoo.

Baekhyun paled his face becoming white as a ghost as his eyes met each and everyone at the table. Minyoung stood up and hugged the younger with a huge grin, "Welcome to the family, Baek." the petite male hugged back and averted his eyes as soon as they met with Jaehwan. 

"You're kidding, right? Chanyeol what kind of a prank is this, son?" Jaehwan gritted out trying to sound as nice as he could. "It's not a prank dad and I can't believe you actually wanted our baby gone." Minyoung slapped a palm over her mouth. She stared at her husband in disbelief but decided to deal with him later. The kind lady congratulated the couple again while Sehun and Kyungsoo tried not to shatter the glass in their hands. 

As soon as Minyoung let go of Baekhyun, Jaehwan pulled Baekhyun by his arm, the grip almost bruising. "He's going to be my partner, father. Take your hands off of him." came Chanyeol's calm yet intimidating voice. When the elder refused to let go, the tall CEO pushed him away before standing in front of Baekhyun shielding him. 

"You can't marry him, you have to marry Kyungsoo Park Chanyeol. Do you hear me?" he moved his glare to the shook up petite male, "What? Did you rat me out?" he screamed at his face. Chanyeol again pushed him off but it was all too overwhelming for Baekhyun as he felt his headache worsen. 

He pulled on Chanyeol's blazer before swaying. The last thing he remembered was the tall CEO holding him before passing out. The raven head got him to Minseok with his mother who did not want to leave Baekhyun's side for a minute. Sehun had already left and Jaehwan tried to convince the Do's but it was all in vain.

"If he already had one, I don't understand why you dragged us around for so long and kept leading our son on and on this way." Jihan uttered and Jaehwan watched as the trio walked away. "I'm so sorry son." he said to the owl-eyed male who gave a smile as he nodded and promised to talk to Chanyeol later, of course without his father's knowledge. 

At the hospital, Chanyeol sat beside Baekhyun's bed along with his mother.  "He's fine, he needs to eat a little more and Mr Park here's the list of medicines he'll need." the tall one nodded before he left the room followed by the doctor. 

It did not take long for Chanyeol to be back as he joined the lady on the couch. "Mom am I doing the right thing?" he said with a weak voice. Minyoung let her son lean his head on her shoulder as he gently stroked his head. "I'm so glad you stopped him from doing something he would've regretted his whole life. My baby is the sweetest human.", she proudly uttered and the CEO smiled. 

"But can I be happy with someone I have no feelings for? Won't it be unfair to him, mom?", the raven head voiced out the thought which concerned him the most. Minyoung's smile faded a little but it was there. "I can't say anything about that sweetie. But I just feel like you two are gonna be a great pair." she said and snickered in her head, 'No feelings, my ass. You don't even know how you look at him. My son sure took after his father in the brains department.'

Her mind went back to when Baekhyun had passed out at the restaurant. Her son's face had become so pale and his hands were shivering and that was why she had insisted on coming with them since she knew her son would be a nervous wreck if he were to be left alone.

'You love him, you idiot. Just give it some time and you'll recognize your own feelings soon.' with a warm smile she waited with her son for her soon-to-be son-in-law to wake up.

Meanwhile, at that hot afternoon, Sehun was getting wasted in the bar with Jongin beside him who was begging him not to drink more. But he was already too wasted to listen to his friend. "What's got you so worked up like this?" the dancer said and Sehun threw the glass to the wall making it shatter into pieces. Some of the bartenders and the customers flinched and glared at the handsome duo.

"He's mine, I won't let this go." the CEO mumbled and Jongin hopped on his feet seeing the other walk out the bar. The dancer quickly got into the driver seat after pushing his very drunk friend onto the backseat. A frustrated sigh left Jongin's lips seeing that they were in front of a hospital. He had been driving according to Sehun's instruction, well he had to since the other kept kicking his seat whenever he made a different turn. 

Sehun ran in first followed by Jongin. The CEO went door to door until he found Baekhyun. "Sehun! Oh my God! Are you okay?" Minyoung said but the other said nothing as he walked over to Baekhyun and hugged him before sobbing on his shoulder. As much as the petite male wanted to comfort his friend, the scent of hard liquor made him scrunch his nose. 

Chanyeol having understood the look on the doctor's face, pulled his unconscious cousin off of him and laid him on the couch. Baekhyun got up from the bed and dashed off to the bathroom. "What happened to him?" Jongin shrugged at Minyoung, "He called me and told me not to drink, that's it." Only then did Chanyeol remember something...

'Sehun has a crush on Baek..'

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A/N

Well, how was the chapter? Hope I didn't disappoint. I'm so sorry for not updating so long, I'm so sorry. I just have four assignments and then I'll be completely free again, till then please put up with me <3

How's everyone handling the news about Baekhyun leaving on his birthday? Cause I cried the whole night. Chanyeol leaving after four months of being inactive and Baekhyun enlisting on his birthday :'(

Let's wait for them and support them till they're back! And Baek's confession about the hormonal problem he had.... That man is fricking strong and I stan a King!! I'm so glad I'm his fan :)

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Stay safe and take care!!!

Love you guys<3

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