Chanyeol and Baekhyun were back home at the dorms later that same day, and they managed to carry all their camping gear up to the dorm room in only one trip. When Chanyeol finally managed to unlock the door by juggling everything in one hand they went inside. The place was empty without a trace of Taemin, and on the fridge door he had left a note saying:

Chanyeol,

If you get home before me, I just wanted to let you know I met someone while you were away. And if you ask me for even one damn detail.... (ง'̀-'́)ง I'll fight you! So do NOT think about it.

Your brother,
—- Taemin.

P.S. Baekhyun's ex was looking for him . . .

"Why would Daehyun be looking for you?" Chanyeol muttered.

Baekhyun pursed his lips and shrugged. "I have no idea . . . Um, do you mind if I go over to see him so I can ask?"

Chanyeol shook his head and pulled Baekhyun close to press a chaste kiss to his forehead before softly muttering, "I trust you. I'll put away the gear while your gone, and hopefully, before you get back I'll have an amazing dinner for us to eat."

Baekhyun grinned and kissed Chanyeol's cheek. "Stop being so wonderful," Baekhyun softly muttered with a giggle.

Chanyeol grinned too and quickly kissed Baekhyun before replying, "Not a chance, babe. Now go find out what Daehyun was wanting before I change my mind in letting you go . . ."

"Ooh?" Baekhyun muttered before sensually running his hands up Chanyeol's chest. His lips brushed his ear when he whispered, "And if I stay.... What will happen?"

"Let's just say nothing will be even remotely PG."

Baekhyun laughed before kissing Chanyeol, and then he was darting away as he happily called, "Okay! I'll be back soon, Chan! Love you!"

"Love you too! Be safe, Baekkie!" Chanyeol called just before the front door closed behind Baekhyun.

Baekhyun caught a cab to his old apartment he once lived with Daehyun, the man he had pictured himself marrying before his knight in shining armor walked back into the picture. Baekhyun took the elevator up to the third floor, and used the key he forgot to give back to Daehyun after he had moved out, to get inside.

He should have knocked . . .

Baekhyun slowly pushed the door open so not to startle Daehyun in case he was in the living room. Baekhyun placed his key in the glass bowl beside the door as he walked inside quietly calling, "Dae, it's Baekhyun! Chanyeol's brother told me you had to talk to me, is that right?"

When there was no response, Baekhyun walked further into the apartment. He checked the kitchen before walking down the small hallway to the bedroom, and gently knocking on their old shared bedroom door. He didn't hear anything in response, and not thinking, he pushed the door open.

Baekhyun's eyes immediately widened at what he saw and he couldn't deny the stab of pain he felt in his chest when he saw Daehyun having sex with another man. Baekhyun slapped a hand over his mouth and quickly spun around as he heard a gasp followed by Daehyun breathlessly calling, "Baek?"

Baekhyun ran into the living room and threw himself onto the couch, grappling for a pillow to hold against his face as tears immediately began to pour down his cheeks. His life was seriously fucked up . . .

A moment passed before Baekhyun heard the floorboards creaking beneath the weight of Daehyun, and then the weight of his body sinking into the couch cushions as he softly said, "Baek, I'm....I'm so sorry. That was probably a huge shock to you . . ." Daehyun trailed off and another minute passed before he felt the hesitatant touch of Daehyun's hand against his shoulder.

Baekhyun finally pulled his face out of his pillow then, and glanced at Daehyun with red rimmed eyes and puffy cheeks as he hoarsely muttered, "Don't apologize. Why do you always apologize...? Gosh Daehyun, I was the one who cheated so you should never feel obligated to apologize to me. I just.... I'm sorry. I should probably go . . ." Baekhyun mumbled as he began to stand up.

Daehyun reached out though, and grabbed his wrist as he said, "Hey! No, don't leave. Please? I...." Daehyun sighed. "I came over to your place before because I wanted to apologize." Daehyun rolled his eyes. "My parents told me about.... Um, you know.... Anyway, my dad was completely out of line for yelling the things he did and I know he would never apologize to you so I'm doing it...."

Daehyun smiled weakly before quietly muttering, "Why does this always happen? You and I....constantly apologizing to the other."

Baekhyun smiled weakly and muttered, "Maybe because we're both screw ups . . ."

Daehyun smiled. "Maybe . . ."

Baekhyun smiled too. "Daehyun?"

"Yeah?"

"Do you still love me?"

Daehyun blinked in surprise at the sudden question and didn't say anything at first, but then he softly sighed and muttered, "Yes. It's hard, you know, trying to get you out of my heart...."

Baekhyun nodded. "I know what you mean, and I'm sorry I can't give you the future we imagined together. I just . . . I hate myself some times. I'm so screwed up that I . . ." Baekhyun trailed off and he felt his cheeks redden.

"You what?" Daehyun whispered.

Baekhyun bit his bottom lip and glanced at Daehyun, his eyes briefly dropping down to Daehyun's lips, before quicker than either of them could react he leaned forward and pressed their lips together. Daehyun gasped, and Baekhyun used his surprise to slip his tongue pass his lips to invade his warm mouth.

Baekhyun knew he was being incredibly stupid, but a part of him would never be able to completely let go of Daehyun if he didn't give himself the closure he knew he desperately needed. Daehyun felt just the same. He loved Baekhyun, and knew a part of him would always have a special place in his heart for him. He also felt the same need as Baekhyun, and in order for them to completely move on, they'd have to tear apart the wall that had been built between them.

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