PHONE CALL

Baekhyun's p.o.v.

The next morning when Baekhyun woke up, Chanyeol's side of the bed was still warm, but there was no Chanyeol. Baekhyun sighed and scooted over to Chanyeol's side of the bed, surrounding himself in his slowly fading warmth and throwing the blanket over his head. When Baekhyun turned over onto his side, he heard the sound of crinkling paper and threw the blanket off so he could see. There was a piece of paper on Chanyeol's pillow — the place Chanyeol knew Baekhyun liked to roll over to — that said:

Morning, my love.
   
Got called in early. I'll be there when you get home, and I'll have cooked your favorite.
   
— Love, C.

Baekhyun smiled and hugged the note to his chest. Then sighing again, he got up and folded the note, placing it lovingly on his bedside table before walking to his closet and pulling out a suit for work. He dressed and went into their adjoining bathroom and brushed his teeth and hair, then he ran a hand threw it, fluffing it up and messing it slightly. He sighed again before going downstairs to eat breakfast, then he was driving off to work.

Baekhyun was the english professor at the local college; along with Kyungsoo and Luhan who were the arts and music professors; and Minseok who was the physics professor. Baekhyun was reviewing his course schedule for the day when Luhan popped his head into the room and said, "Hey, Baekhyun? Do you have a minute?" Baekhyun looked up from his work and said, "Yeah, of course. What is it?"

Luhan pushed the door fully open and said, "Sehun's been working a lot lately. He's barely home, and I miss him." Baekhyun felt bad for Luhan because he knew just how he felt. "Chanyeol's been working a lot, too. Didn't you say a few days ago that you thought Sehun was going to propose, though?" Baekhyun asked.

Luhan nodded and muttered, "Yeah, I thought so because remember I had said I found a receipt for that expensive jewelry store?" Baekhyun nodded. Then Luhan's eyes widened as he gasped, "Shit! You don't think he's cheating do you?" Baekhyun's eyes widened and he quickly said, "What!? No! Sehun wouldn't do that. Maybe he just hasn't found the right moment, yet. Do you two have an important date coming up at all? Like an anniversary, maybe?" Luhan bit his lip and closed his eyes for concentration as he counted something out on his fingers. Then opened them quickly, his jaw dropping as he cried, "Oh my God! Yes! Yes, yes, yes! YES!" and jumped around.

Baekhyun slapped a hand over his mouth to keep from laughing, then said, "Ah, mind sharing there, Lulu?" Luhan laughed and said, "Oh, yeah. Our anniversary is coming up!" Baekhyun smiled. "See, there you go! Now just don't freak out or anything the next time you see him, okay? And act surprised when he finally asks you."

Luhan nodded, then asked, "Where you surprised when Chanyeol asked you?" Baekhyun shook his head as a smile formed across his lips. "No," Baekhyun softly said, "because I said something first." Luhan gasped and cried, "Awe! Really? How? When?"

Baekhyun frowned when he thought back; the memory was both good and bad because he had been in the hospital after his father had tried killing him, but then he had woken up to Chanyeol's beautiful face and in the heat of the moment he had asked Chanyeol to marry him. Baekhyun sighed and mumbled, "I had been in the hospital." Luhan frowned and muttered, "Oh, you were in the hospital a lot the beginning of senior year. Well, I'm glad you don't have to worry anymore. I'm mean, who would dare go after you now? Being married to the sheriff diffidently has its perks."

Baekhyun laughed and muttered slyly, "Especially when that certain sheriff brings home his handcuffs." Luhan gasped and cried, "Oh, shit! That's kinky!" Baekhyun turned beet red and he gasped, "Shit! Did I say that out loud!?" Luhan nodded, then bursted out into laughter. Baekhyun huffed and glared at Luhan as he threatened, "If you say anything to the others, I'll kill you." Luhan stifled another laugh as he replied, "Don't worry, I just want to forget you ever said it."

"Said what?" Kyungsoo asked as he walked into the room, not caring whether or not Baekhyun was busy or not as he sat down at a desk and flipped through a folder of papers a student had left behind. Baekhyun threw a pen a Kyungsoo as he yelled, "Hey! Stop that!" Kyungsoo laughed and said, "What? I work here too. It's no secret these students don't learn shit. They never pay attention."

Luhan cleared his throat and said, "Um, they pay attention in my class." Kyungsoo grinned and said, "Yeah, because your students are all honor roll nerds." Luhan punched Kyungsoo and cried, "They are not! And we teach the same class, you moron!" Kyungsoo rolled his eyes and waved his hand, brushing Luhan off; Luhan huffed.

Baekhyun just watched their whole exchange with an annoyed expression, then he cleared his throat and said, "My lunch break is almost over, so I would like to escape from you two idiots before I have to start teaching again." Kyungsoo rolled his eyes and yelled, "Screw you too, Baekhyun." Baekhyun sighed and rubbed his forehead as he muttered, "God, he hasn't changed one bit, has he?"

Baekhyun walked towards the teacher's lounge and searched through the fridge for his water bottle. He pulled two pain killers from his pocket and put them in his mouth before taking a drink of water. "Ooh, a professor popping pills!"

Baekhyun's eyes widened and he spit out his water in surprise. He whirled around, wiping his mouth as he gasped, "Shit! Where did you come from?" The other just laughed and walked towards Baekhyun, then he said, "You missed a spot," and used his thumb to wipe away the water from the corner of Baekhyun's mouth. Baekhyun smacked his hand away and said, "God, go away, Chul. You're not even suppose to be in here." Chul just grinned and moved closer. Baekhyun glared at him. "What do you want?" Baekhyun asked in annoyance. "You obviously," Chul said.

Baekhyun inwardly groaned and muttered to himself, "What the hell, not again."

Out loud he said, "You do realize I'm married to the sheriff, and all I have to do is say one word and you'll be out of here so fast." Chul smirked and asked, "Then why haven't you? Um, maybe because you like the attention. Or you're being sexually deprived—-" Baekhyun raised a hand, stopping him as he said, "Say one more word, Chul, I swear." Chul laughed and turned away, calling, "Nice chattering with you, Professor!"

Baekhyun closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Chul was new to his class, and ever since that first day he's made Baekhyun a target. The only reason Baekhyun hasn't said anything yet, is because Chul was just one his students, and Baekhyun didn't want to sound pathetic by telling someone a student of his kept making advances on him. Baekhyun sighed and rubbed his forehead — his headache had gotten worse. Baekhyun pulled out a chair and sat down, rubbing his temples in hopes of relieving the pounding pressure. When that didn't help, he groaned and dropped his forehead against the table.

Two more hours, Baekhyun told himself. Two more hour, and you can finally go home. Baekhyun sighed at the thought. He couldn't wait to see Chanyeol, and he was cooking him his favorite meal. Baekhyun stood back up, and he was placing his water bottle back in the fridge at the same time as his phone started to vibrate in his back pocket.

"God, that feels weird," Baekhyun muttered as he pulled it out. "Maybe I should keep it on silent for now on when I'm working . . ." Baekhyun mused. Then he tapped to accept the call, wondering who would be calling him at work.

"Hello?" Baekhyun asked.

"Hello, is this Park Baekhyun?"

"Yes?" Baekhyun said unsurely.

"Oh, good! I tried to reach your husband first, but he didn't pick up. So I called you," the now familiar voice said.

"Oh my God, Dr. Wang!" Baekhyun cried. Dr. Wang chuckled and said, "Yes, hello, Baekhyun. I'm calling you as I promised I would because Taeyeon just got her test result back." Dr. Wang paused for a moment, and it was the longest moment Baekhyun had ever experienced as Dr. Wang continued to say, "And I am happy to tell you" — by now Baekhyun's face was scrunched up in a silent scream of immense happiness — "that Taeyeon is pregnant." Baekhyun felt tears in his eyes and he gasped, "Oh my God, thank you! And would it be unprofessional or illegal for you to give me her number? I'd like to talk to her if I can."

"I'd have to ask Taeyeon, but in a situation such as this, it would be responsible of you as the future parent to have her number in case anything were to happen to her or to the baby," Dr. Wang said. Baekhyun nodded and said, "Yes, I completely agree. I wish I would have thought of it yesterday."

"Well, regardless, I'll tell Taeyeon and have her call you if she can. If not, I will. Anyway, congratulations, Mr. Park," Dr. Wang said. Baekhyun beamed and replied, "Thank you so much."

After that, Baekhyun hung up, and more than anything he wanted to call Chanyeol. Baekhyun knew he would answer — Baekhyun was the only one he ever answered while working —- but he didn't. He wanted to tell Chanyeol in person to celebrate in his happiness, and so they could share it together.

When Baekhyun walked back to his classroom, Kyungsoo and Luhan were still there, along with Minseok. They looked up when Baekhyun entered, each of them wearing the same curious expression upon seeing Baekhyun's happy face.

"Why are you so smiley?" Kyungsoo asked.

Baekhyun sighed and said, "Because I just received amazing news."

Kyungsoo clapped his hands then pointed at Baekhyun as he yelled, "Holy shit! What? Did Chanyeol finally get you pregnant?" then Kyungsoo laughed at his own stupidly impossible question. Baekhyun glared at him and flipped him off. Kyungsoo went, "Ooh!" and fake grabbed Baekhyun's finger and put it in his pocket as he muttered, "For later."

Baekhyun grimaced in disgust and said, "What the hell, Soo, and no!" Minseok laughed from behind his hand, it was muffled as Luhan gasped, "Oh my God, Chanyeol's pregnant then!" Minseok bursted out laughing and Luhan chuckled and clapped, saying, "Whoo, way to go, Baekhyun!"

Baekhyun glared at them all and said, "Fine then, maybe I shouldn't tell you if all you're going to do is joke around!" Minseok wiped his eyes and said in a voice with a hint of laughter, "No!" —- another stifled laugh —- "Tell us!"

Baekhyun rolled his eyes and said, "Fine, but only because I love you idiots so much. Chanyeol and
I—" Then Baekhyun stopped. Chanyeol. Baekhyun couldn't tell anyone until Chanyeol knew first — Baekhyun didn't want him hearing it from anyone other than him.

Baekhyun bit his lip and muttered, "Ah, actually, I can't tell you yet."

"What!? Why not!?" they yelled in unison.

"Because it wouldn't be fair," Baekhyun replied. Kyungsoo opened his mouth, preparing to say something when Baekhyun cut him off and said, "No! Complain again and I won't tell you!" Kyungsoo closed his mouth with a pout, and Baekhyun smiled.

. . . .

Later that day when Baekhyun got home, Chanyeol was in the kitchen cooking dinner; it smelled amazing. Baekhyun placed his bag by the door and dropped his keys in the glass bowl with Chanyeol's. Then as quietly as he could, he crept into the kitchen, and bit his bottom lip in an attempt not to laugh as he jumped forward and seized Chanyeol around the waist. Chanyeol wasn't even fazed, and pouting because his attempt to scare him had failed, Baekhyun cried, "Hey! You could have at least faked a startled jump."

3rd p.o.v.

Chanyeol turned around in Baekhyun's embrace, and draped his arms across Baekhyun's shoulders. "But why do that? I knew it was you." Baekhyun pursed his lips and asked, "How so? I could have been an intruder." Chanyeol kissed Baekhyun's forehead and muttered, "Because I just knew. I have an amazing sense of intuition when it comes to you, Baek." Baekhyun blushed and dropped his gaze.

Chanyeol loved seeing Baekhyun's cheeks turn pink, and his instantly started thinking of others ways to get his skin to flush. Chanyeol mentally shook all the possibilities out of his head and asked, "So, how was your day?" Baekhyun met Chanyeol's gaze again as he replied, "Long." Then he remembered his phone call with Dr. Wang and sudden excitement overtook him.

Baekhyun bit down on the inside of his cheek in an attempt to contain his smile as he said, "So, Chanyeol? Should I tell you the good news now or later?" Chanyeol's brow furrowed momentarily and he muttered, "What good news . . .?"

Then realization hit him and he gasped, "Oh my God, Dr. Wang called you!? Now I regret not answering my phone earlier, then it would have been you who didn't know." Chanyeol stuck his tongue out at that and laughed mockingly. Baekhyun frowned and muttered, "Oh, you're mean, Park Chanyeol."

Chanyeol grinned and murmured, "But you love me anyways, Park Baekhyun." Baekhyun smiled and kissed Chanyeol as he replied, "Yes, always and forever." Chanyeol smiled and kissed Baekhyun back, and delicately caressed his cheek with his thumb as he whispered, "I'll always love you too."

They stayed like that for another moment, then Chanyeol pecked Baekhyun's forehead before turning back to the cooking food. Baekhyun lifted himself onto the counter and rested his head back on a cabinet door and closed his eyes. After another moment, Chanyeol asked, "So, what exactly did Dr. Wang say?" Baekhyun furrowed his brow as he thought back and mumbled, "Um, he told me that Taeyeon was pregnant basically." Then Baekhyun opened his eyes as he continued to say, "I asked if I could have her phone number too. You know, in case something happens." Chanyeol nodded and said, "Yeah, that's a good idea. To bad we didn't think of that yesterday." Baekhyun smiled because that had been what he had thought as well.

As Baekhyun and Chanyeol were eating dinner, Baekhyun heard his phone ringing from the living room and his cheeks instantly started to burn. Chanyeol laughed as Baekhyun ran to answer it, Chanyeol calling, "Oh my God! Baekhyun, is that our wedding song?" Baekhyun's cheeks were so hot as he yelled, "No! Get your hearing checked, giant!" Chanyeol just chuckled.

"Hello?" Baekhyun answered.

"Oh hello, Baekhyun!" Dr. Wang said.

Baekhyun smiled and replied, "Oh, hey! Were you able to get ahold of Taeyeon?"

"Yes, I did. She said she'd either call you later tonight or tomorrow," Dr. Wang said. Baekhyun sighed, placing his hand over his heart as he said, "Oh, that's a relief," just as Chanyeol walked into the room. He wrapped his arms around Baekhyun's waist and kissed his neck, and murmured near his ear, "What is he saying?" Baekhyun held up a finger, telling Chanyeol he'd tell him in a second. "Okay, thank you, Dr. Wang!" Baekhyun said.

"You're welcome, Baekhyun," Dr. Wang said. "Have a good night."

"Yes, thank you. You too!" Baekhyun said and then hung up. He set his phone back down on the coffee table and said, "Taeyeon will call either tonight or tomorrow." Chanyeol nodded and pulled Baekhyun into a hug, he rested his chin on the top of his head and closed his eyes, sighing contentedly.

Baekhyun giggled and asked, "What are you doing?" Chanyeol kept his eyes closed and murmured, "I'm happy, and I want to be close to you." Baekhyun smiled and whispered, "I'm happy, too."

They were silent for a moment, and then Baekhyun said, "Chanyeol?"

"Yeah?" Chanyeol murmured.

"I love you," Baekhyun whispered.

Chanyeol smiled as a wave of warmth filled his heart, and he kissed the top of Baekhyun's head, and murmured into his soft hair, "I love you too."

The next morning Baekhyun woke up to an annoying buzzing sound, and squinting, he looked around. Chanyeol rolled over in the bed beside Baekhyun and groaned, "Ugh, your phone. Turn it off." Baekhyun muttered a silent "Ooh," as the sound now made sense to him. Baekhyun reached out beside him towards the bedside table and grabbed his phone. He didn't recognize the number, and frowning, he hit "accept call".

"Hello?" Baekhyun muttered.

"Baekhyun? This is Kim Taeyeon. Dr. Wang said you wanted to talk?" Taeyeon said.

Baekhyun jumped up in bed, his sudden movements causing Chanyeol to slightly bounce. Chanyeol groaned again and grabbed a pillow as he muttered, "Ugh, Baekhyun!" and hit him with the pillow.

"Ow!" Baekhyun cried. "Fine, fine! I'm going." Baekhyun slide out of bed and walked to the bathroom, closing the door behind him as he said, "Okay, sorry about, Taeyeon. And yes, I asked Dr. Wang to call you for me because I was wondering if I could have your number? I mean, you are after all carrying mine and Chanyeol's baby."

"Yes, and I don't mind giving you both my number. I want you both to know everything," Taeyeon said. Baekhyun smiled and felt tears in his eyes as he replied in a slightly choked voice, "Yeah, I would love that. Thank you, Taeyeon. For everything."

"Of course, and why don't all three of us set up a date to meet?" Taeyeon asked. "Oh, that's a really good idea!" Baekhyun said. "Um, I work today. I'm a professor at the local college, so how about this Saturday. Chanyeol doesn't work either. But would you be available?"

-Um, one moment, please." There was a shuffling of papers, a calendar maybe, then Taeyeon said, "Yes, I'm free, Saturday. Why don't we meet at the park?"

"Oh, that's perfect!" Baekhyun said. "Okay, I'll tell Chanyeol. And thank you for calling."

"Of course," Taeyeon said. "See you Saturday. Bye, Baekhyun."

"Yes, okay, see you Saturday. Bye!" Baekhyun said.

Sighing, Baekhyun hit "end call" and opened the bathroom door, and walked into their bedroom were Chanyeol was still sleeping. Baekhyun moved quietly across the room until he was next to Chanyeol, then he sat down and brushed his hand through Chanyeol's hair. "Hmm," Chanyeol sighed. Baekhyun leaned closer and rested his chin on Chanyeol's shoulder as he murmured, "Taeyeon just called." Chanyeol mumbled something, then brought his hand out from under his pillow and rubbed his eyes as he muttered, "What'd she say?" Baekhyun caressed Chanyeol's cheek and murmured, "She wants to meet us Saturday at the park." Chanyeol nodded and turned over to face Baekhyun, he brought his hand up to Baekhyun's face, and brushed his thumb against his cheek, then he brought him close and kissed him. "Mhm, Chanyeol, I didn't brush my teeth yet," Baekhyun mumbled against Chanyeol's lips. "I don't care," Chanyeol murmured before kissing Baekhyun again.

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A/N: Hello, lovelies! That's it for chapter three, and sorry for the weird paragraphs and any grammatical/spelling errors, I wrote this story and book one so long ago, and clearly I've improved since then. 😊 Monster/Rapture and this book were my first fanfics, so I'm hesitant to change things so . . .

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed the chapter, and please, don't forget to vote and comment. Thank you!

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