~~~ Cosmic railway - EXO ~~~

It turned out, It wasn't hallucination, unfortunately. She though she will be at least a little bit pleased to see familiar face again. Hah, familiar? How could his face became familiar to her, she needs to stop thinking about useless things and try breath again. She screamed at herself, in her mind. Not being that pleased that he almost got her killed, is quite understandable. She opened her eyes, looking at his delicate features, gulping for the air.

He placed his hands on her shoulders, sending tingling sensation all over her body, while he was trying to position her to sit up. She felt her body stiffen, when his hands travelled on sides of her neck, causing goose bumps to rise on her arms. She couldn't even speak, to tell him to back off, she only managed to stare at his straight face, while he was studying her pitiful appearance.

Oh, shoot! She looks like a wreck. She was planning to look her best tomorrow, wash her hair and all, why the hell is he here? Why, does he have to witness her, while she looks like a complete mess? Greasy hair, shiny-sweaty skin, dark circles under her eyes, thanks to the jet lag, she hasn't been able to get out from yet and on top of that, she was wearing old sweatpants and only tank top. Whilist he looked like he came out of the photoshoot. Damn, he looked so good, wearing ordinary black t-shirt, tucked in denim jeans, completed with dark purple blazer. Is his hair red, or is her imagination going all strong today? She was surprised she didn't start drooling as a cherry on the top,  of this insane scene.

"Dee, can you hear me, you look out of it, let me take you to infirmary," she heard his voice coming like from afar, he was perhaps trying to communicate with her for quite a while now, so she shook her head to stop him from worrying.

"I'm okay, just give me a chance to get my breath back," she wheezed. It took her few seconds to start breathing again, her back hurt as hell, but she wasn't going to complain. She glanced his way again, finding him way too close to her, with smirk plastered over his lips.

"Is really the sight of me that breath taking, that you almost ended up killing yourself?" he asked innocently, still in the same position. Their faces were just few inches away from each other. Do you remember when she said, how calming it is to talk to him, only through the phone? Now you probably can imagine why. The breath she lost a minute ago, was back, hitching in her throat. Her pulse sped up, without warning, as she was getting lost in his gaze.
It took her few seconds to pull herself together, diverting he eyes away from him.

"You surprised me, you dork!" there was no way, she would ever agree to, what he just blurted out, even if it was true and it wasn't, obviously.

"Alright, Alright, let me help you get back on your feet, or are you planning to sit here forever?" he stood up, reaching his hand out to her. She glanced at his slender, elegant fingers, hesitating. She has been already that unlucky to be holding hands with him m, so what is she waiting for? The heart in her chest was slamming against the ribs, that she was certain, he has to hear it, when she inserted her hand into his warm one, letting him to pull her up.

She could finally check him out properly. His hair is indeed bright red, with dark roots, making him look absolutely dashing. Once again she couldn't stop staring at him. How can someone look this way, making her heart flutter just by simple glance on him.

"What are you doing here? You said you are coming tomorrow," she asked with suspicion, when he let go of her hand, tucking his own in the pockets of the pants he was wearing.

"Change of plans, I couldn't wait to see you," he said jokingly, her heart was already in the race, but she didn't let him sweet talk her. She narrowed her eyes at him, trying to forget how terrible she must look now.

"Where are the others?" she pressed at him, making one step close to him, whilist corners of his mouth twitched. When she thankfully unharmed, got over the shock, she sees him here, she felt the urge to know why.

"Still in Japan," he said simply, making her speechless. Did he seriously come here, to see her? She widened her eyes at him, seeing his, sparkling with amusement. No, there is no way. "They are coming tomorrow evening, but I had something important to do with you, that's why I am here sooner than you expected," he finally explained in more details, when he saw her puzzled expression.

"What is so important that you ditched your schedule?" she murmured still not understanding the situation Baekhyun created. Frankly, she thought when she agreed to his proposal, that he will only help her to gain her spot in the company, but his calls and interest about her well-being was starting to be way too suspicious. She knew the reason, why he invaded her life, to get her here, but there is still a lot he is hiding away from her. That was why she couldn't wait for him to come back, so she could ask him about his intentions.

"I need you to accompany me to this event, which takes place tomorrow," he stated, his facial expression changing at once, to intimidating, firm one. She couldn't keep up with his mood swings. She opened her mouth, trying to form a words, but nothing came out, staring at him utter shock. Why did this feel like the first day they met?

"Why... why do you always come up with stupid ideas?" she yelped with shaking voice. Her face was now on fire, thanks to his proposal. Why does he have keep doing this?

"Thanks to one stupid idea, you are here," he argued with lifted eyebrows.

"And still I entirely don't know why," she folded her arms on chest, giving him fierce look. He mirrored her gesture, while his smirk came back, like the moment of seriousness didn't even occur.

"Just come with me," he stepped closer to her, looking down on her from his height. She already knew, he is not considered tall in his group, but compare to her, he was definitely taller than her, well everyone was always higher than her.

"Why should I?" when she gave it a though, she wasn't sure if going with Baekhyun to whatever event he is suggesting, is the best idea ever.

"Because, I want you to do me a favour," he sure thought, that is enough explanation, but she had a different opinion. "Let me tell you more on the way back to your dorm," he then said.

"What makes you think you are going with me and I'm not done with the exercise," as much as it pained her to say that, she had to continue.

"You look like you are about to faint, let me take you home," he told her with stern voice, not giving her chance to bargain.

In no time she was sitting on passengers seat of his car, scared for her life, thinking that he probably doesn't even have a driving licence. It was white convertible Mercedes, which kind of suited him, but she still wrapped her fingers around the door holder, when she safely fastened her seat belt. There was almost no one in the SM building, when they went to the underground parking, so she was relieved, that no one would be asking them questions.

"Are you sure, you are good driver?" she muttered, while she tried not to glance at his profile, she knew she would like the image of him, behind the steering wheel.

"I didn't have an accident yet," he stated, when she couldn't bear it and looked at him. Seeing him all focused on the road, was fascinating. She was about to ask how long is it since he passed the test, but he outran her with serious talking. "Dee, I really want you to come with me tomorrow,"

She studied his face, he didn't look at her, with eyes glued to the road in front of the car, but complexion of his face got tense, when he pressed his lips together.

"What is it?" she wanted to know more, before she will even consider the possibility.

"It's anniversary party for SM entertainment. It's nothing really important and Exo was not supposed to show up anyway, but I changed my mind at the last minute," he spoke quietly, there was something weird about this whole thing.

"Why do you want to go?" she knew exactly what question to ask. The ones he didn't want to answer. They arrived to girl's dorm and he safely parked by the curb, turning off the engine and turning to face her.

"I think you might already know why," he accused her. The small space they were in now, became suffocating all of a sudden. She was exhausted as it is and try dealing with Bakehyun was like, climbing a mountain.

"What does that have to do with you..." she growled with low voice, avoiding his dark eyes.

"You gathered enough courage to come all the way here. I will come and pick you up tomorrow evening, your schedule is cancelled, I said you don't feel very well, don't try to pick a fight with me over it and listen," he definitely must have been used to people just obeying his demands without a protests.

She got out of his car in a daze, just watching him leave, thinking that this must be just a dream. On her way through the quiet house, she realized how late it was. She got a call from Eve. Coming home so late had its perks, thanks to the time difference. Eve just got from the school at two a clock in the afternoon and she was already tucked in her bed ready to say good night to the world.

"Just follow the rules of his game for now, Dee. There is no other way," Eve instructed her, when she got all the important information from her about the crazy acting of Byun Baekhyun. Dee moaned in her hands.

"I don't want to," she whined.

But when the next day arrived and she was left alone in her room all day, she knew there is no coming back now. She spent the whole day on the internet looking for the suitable private school she could attend, once the evening came and she realized she doesn't own anything to wear for occasion like this, panic was consuming her for another half an hour, until someone knocked on the door of the flat where was her room. It turned out there was parcel being delivered to her.

"Are we in the Pretty woman or what?" she snarled all flustered, when she opened the box. Silky black dress with long sleeves and the neckline of V shape was waiting for her inside of it. She had to admit, it looked beautiful, especially when she actually put it on.

She forgot to mention the shoes on the heels, nothing which would literally kill her, while walking, but she was thankful, that Baekhyun's taste is a little sensible when it came to her unfashionable side.

I'm here, come down.

That is what she got from Baekhyun, when she thought she is ready, or when she was considering to pretend, she is not at home. After five minutes of hesitation, she took he purse, checked her appearance in the long mirror and then went down on the street, as she was ordered to do.

She almost tripped over, when she saw him leaning against the car, he drove yesterday. It was already dark, but even so he wore a sunglasses. She didn't have time to judge him for it, because he also wore a dark blue suite, fitted right for him, looking hot as ever, especially, when he noticed her, standing there all stunned, he fixed his relaxed posture, pulling away from the car's bodywork, taking the sunglasses down along way. She had to persuade her stiffened body to move.
Oh, how is she going to survive this evening in his crushing presence?

"You look beautiful," he said, when she finally managed to stumble all the way to him. His eyes were wondering over her body, making her heart flutter for some kind of reason. Of course it wasn't for the first time, she felt this way, when he looked at her, or when he unexpectedly made a physical contact with her, but just now she realized, how dangerous this might be for her. Not for him, she was sure, he is used to this, that he won't even budge.

"You don't look bad either," she let out, there was no way, she would tell him, how perfect he seems to look in her eyes. It caused him to form light smile on his lips, anyway. He stepped away from the car's door to open them for her. She needs to have a serious talk with the beating organ in her chest. She fanned her burning face, as soon as she sat on the seat, waiting for Baekhyun to do the same.

"We might see rest of the guys later, they got on earlier flight," he informed her. She nodded, not saying anything. "Another thing, there will be some reporters. Just don't respond to anything they ask, if they approach you," he advised her on top of that. She didn't even realized that possibility of being seen with him, again.

"I think this is bad idea, you should stop somewhere and let me go," she went into the state of indecision.

"You will be fine," he tried to assure her, but she felt like this wasn't place she was supposed to head right now. Aside of the fact, she might be mistaken as Bakehyun's girlfriend.

"This is not my place to be," she whispered, when he still didn't bother to stop for her, to let her go and drove to the place of the event.

"This is exactly the place for you to be," he answered sternly, not giving her a chance to protest again, until they reached the destination. She turned her eyes to him, taking her mind of the matter, wondering what exactly his purpose is. Meanwhile he parked in the garage of SM building, getting of the car. She was starting to shake, when he showed his gallant side and opened for her, offering her helpful hand to get out.

"We are not going by the main entrance," he stated, making her sigh in relieve.

"This is so weird," she murmured, when they stepped into the elevator, which took them to the ground floor, where was located event hall for the celebration. She felt his eyes on her, so she returned his stare. Not saying anything, it looked like he was trying to give her some sort of mental support, like he knew exactly what is going to happen.

The bell rang and the door opened, bur before they could step out, person standing on the other side didn't allow them to do so, or more likely all three of them froze on the spot. Dee widened her eyes, looking at the familiar, but despite of that, still stranger's face. She felt Bakehyun next to her stiffen, the same way she did. But she couldn't peel her gaze away from man standing before her.

"Iseul?" he finally found the words to talk, with the same surprised expression in his face, like her.

"Hello, Dad," she mumbled breathlessly.

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You bet one of my fav hair colours on Baek indeed is the one I described😍

SO.... What do you think? 😊

I was so itching to get to this part, this is gonna be fun!

Ahhh and now, tell me all your thoughts... I bet you can't wait for the next one, cuz there will be more! Someone who was expecting it? Ahh there is still so much you need to know to understand, why is Baek the way he is! 😜

Untill the next time!

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