Baekhyun was doing a bit of studying for an exam he had the coming Monday, and as he turned to the next page of his textbook, a small piece of paper fell out. Baekhyun frowned curiously as he picked it up and read:

To my dream boy,

So you finally found my note. 😊 I'll make this quick and sweet. I love you, I love you, and never forget it.

Love forever,
— C 🖤

P.S. You looked beautiful today.

Baekhyun smiled and kissed the note before refolding it. "What a cheese ball," Baekhyun softly muttered as he slipped the note into his back pocket. He ripped off a strip of notebook paper from his journal and wrote a quick and sweet note of his own; he'd hide it in Chanyeol's room tonight when he goes over for dinner.

* * *

Baekhyun had just finished packing his backpack when Daehyun walked into their room. He glanced at the full bag before settling on the bed as he asked, "How many days are you staying with Luhan, again?"

"Only through the weekend," Baekhyun replied. He had made the suggestion to Chanyeol only an hour ago, saying since it was Friday he could convince Daehyun he was staying at Luhan's until Sunday evening or so.

Daehyun nodded as he watched Baekhyun zip the bag shut, and place it down onto the floor. Daehyun sighed. "I hope you have fun . . ."

Baekhyun nodded and smiled thinly. "I will, thanks," Baekhyun smiled.

Daehyun nodded and furrowed his brow before asking, "When you get back though, we need to spend more time together. You've been disappearing most evenings to study with classmates and I miss you. So please, we should plan a night together when you get back."

Baekhyun nodded. "That sounds fun," he replied truthfully with a smile. Even if he wasn't thinking along the same lines as Daehyun, the thought of hanging out with him was still nice because even though Baekhyun had Chanyeol back he still missed hanging out with one of his closest friends.

"Do you need a ride to Luhan's or the bus station?" Daehyun asked.

Baekhyun smiled appreciatively, and replied, "No, but thank you, Dae."

"Are you sure? Your bag looks a bit heavy to carry for too long," he said as he studied Baekhyun's face.

Baekhyun's smile wavered, and he quickly dropped his gaze as he made his way towards the bathroom, calling out once again that he was fine to walk. Daehyun watched him curiously, noticing certain little things that itched at him. He chose not to confront him though; he wanted to be sure before he started throwing around questions which would ultimately lead to accusation.

* * *

Baekhyun was careful to stay out of sight as he walked across the lit campus path to the dorms; watching for people and staying out of the direct lighting. When he made it safely to the dorms he used the key card Chanyeol gave him to get inside, before quickly hopping inside the elevator and pressing the number for the second floor.

When he reached the door numbered twenty-four, he tentatively knocked. He waited as he heard movement on the other side, followed by a thud which was then followed by . . .

"Taemin?" Baekhyun asked when he opened the door.

Taemin's jaw dropped and he spun around to face their dorm room as he cried, "Holy shit, Chanyeol! You're a slut!"

Baekhyun gasped when he saw Chanyeol laying on the floor, obviously having been pushed as they raced to answer the door before the other. Then Baekhyun's eyes widened once he realized what Taemin had said. He mentally face-palmed as he pushed his away into the dorm before securing the door shut behind them.

He quietly cursed as he rushed to Chanyeol, dropping his bag to the floor as he helped Chanyeol to his feet.

"Why are you calling me a slut?" Chanyeol cried.

"Because you're having a fucking affair, or did this little snake not let you in that he was engaged!?" Taemin yelled angrily as his eyes kept throwing daggers at Baekhyun.

"Oh my god! You know each other?" Chanyeol cried.

"Hardly!" Taemin yelled as Baekhyun softly replied, "No, we were lab partners one day and he ruined one of my shirts by not following the teacher's instructions."

Chanyeol furrowed his brow and nodded before asking, "Okay, but Taemin, how do you know Baekhyun's engaged?"

"Wait! You know he's engaged, but you're still having an affair? Chanyeol!"

"Taemin, please! We have an explanation, but...." Chanyeol trailed off.

"But what?" Taemin asked.

"It's crazy and you wouldn't believe us," Baekhyun said.

Taemin pursed his lips and crossed his arms before saying, "Try me."

Baekhyun bit his bottom lip as he glanced up at Chanyeol, asking with his eyes what they should do. Chanyeol sighed and kissed Baekhyun's forehead before murmuring near his ear, "Didn't you leave the scrapbook here for me...?" Baekhyun nodded as his eyes lighted up with realization. "Then let's use it."

Baekhyun nodded again as Chanyeol nodded too before going into his room to retrieve the scrapbook. It was crazy, but also the only chance they had for explaining the situation without getting themselves committed.

Chanyeol came back a moment to later with their childhood scrapbook in his hand. He reached out for Baekhyun's hand, and set the book onto the coffee table as he gestured for Baekhyun to take a seat on the couch. Chanyeol gestured for Taemin to sit as well, and once everyone had, he reached forward for the book as he began to say, "We're not going to bother trying to explain anything to you, Taemin," Chanyeol said. "It'd be futile. So instead, I want you to look through this book and then we can talk. Okay?"

Taemin pursed his lips as he reached out for the book while mumbling, "Could you be anymore cryptic?" He rolled his eyes as he opened the book.

Chanyeol and Baekhyun watched silently as Taemin turned through the pages, and after each one flipped they could see the questions growing in his eyes, along with confusion and maybe even a little bit of fear. When he reached the end of the book he slowly closed it before delicately placing it on the table, as if afraid something bad would happen if he didn't handle it with care.

He took a deep breath before glancing up to meet Baekhyun and Chanyeol's expectant gazes. He exhaled unsteadily and his voice wavered as he asked, "How are there picture of you as a child in here Chanyeol? And there's people that I . . ." he trailed off as he shook his head and rubbed at his temple. "Please, explain?"

"Maybe we shouldn't have showed him the book...." Baekhyun mumbled as Chanyeol took a breath before saying, "Taemin, now that you've seen the book, I'm hoping everything else won't seem so impossible. And who knows, maybe you can answer questions Baek and I have?"

"Okay, I'll start from the day I returned home . . ." Chanyeol began.

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A/N: Chanyeol's brother finally knows the truth, now how much longer until every truth has been spilled? How will the one's closest to them react?

Will there be fear? Resentment? Happiness?

Read to find out, the ride has only just begun.

Love from,
BunnyBaekkiee ❤️