Chapter 20 - Baeksoo

Don't worry, I am not shipping Baekhyun and Kyungsoo together. I just have no idea what to put for the title and since the whole chapter is mainly them so yeah.

Baekhyun POV

I put down my pen and sighed. What's the point of studying when I am leaving in less than 2 weeks. Should I just go out and have fun? Like going to the mall and spending some money before I go back to being penniless. Oh well, maybe I should.

But I should go alone right? I mean, everyone is studying and I shouldn't affect them. I got up from my chair, changed into casual clothes, grabbed my phone and wallet before heading down.

"Baekhyun?" I heard my mother say when I walked down the stairs. "You're going out?"

"Ne eomma." I answered.

"But I thought you just went out with Chanyeol a few days ago? Not that I am not letting you go out but your exams are near."

"Ah... I am feeling really stressed out lately so I just wanted to go get some fresh air." I lied. Well, not exactly a lie though.

My mother smiled and nodded. "Alright. I can tell that you are tired from your horrible eyebags. Go ahead then, just take care of yourself." She nagged.

I smiled and went forward to hug her. I missed the way my mother nagged at me, the way she cared for me when she was still alive. Even thought the one I am hugging now isn't my real mother, I could feel her love for me.

"What's with you Baekhyun?" She chuckled and asked.

"Nothing... Just felt like hugging you." I said.

"You coming back for dinner?" She asked as I broke the hug.

"Ne."

"Ok, now get going already." I smiled and waved before leaving.

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I was walking and buying whatever that caught my eye. Sorry, it's not my fault that I am spending so much money. It's just that I don't know if I will ever have another chance to spend money so freely without second thought.

"Baekhyun!" I heard a familiar voice call me. I turned to the direction of that voice and saw that it was Kyungsoo. It has been some time since I actually talked to him.

"Uh Kyungsoo? Why are you here?" I asked which I felt stupid immediately after I asked him. Obviously he is here to shop.

"Just felt like coming out after all the studying." He said. "Wanna go grab a drink?" He asked and I nodded. 

I ordered a smoothie while Kyungsoo ordered Latte. We found a sit and sat down.

"So... How are things with you and Kai?" I asked, breaking the silence.

Kyungsoo smiled and answered," Great, don't worry."

"That's good then." At that moment, my phone rang. I took it and saw the message.

You have 10 days left

"It's the message, isn't it?" Kyungsoo asked. I looked at him in shock.

"H-how d-did you know?" I asled as I tried to force a smile. The message really dampens my mood.

"Your expression." He said as he took a sip of his drink. "It's obvious since your smile faded and I can see sadness in your eyes." He continued.

I chuckled awkwardly. "I never knew you are so good in reading expressions huh?" Kyungsoo just shrugged. "Seems like I have to be more careful with my expressions when I'm with Chanyeol before he gets suspicious." I continued, forcing a smile.

"You don't have to force a smile in front of me you know?" Kyungsoo said.

"I'm sorry." I didn't realize he could even see through that.

"Aniya! I didn't mean it that way. I just-" I interrupted him before he could continue.

"Don't worry, I understand. It's just that I want to be the Baekhyun you guys know. The cheerful and always positive Baekhyun. But... It's just difficult since it's the complete opposite of who I actually am..." My voice trailed off.

"Baekhyun-ah, you know you are already very strong. You have endured so much since you are young so stop thinking that you are weak and cannot do anything. Arrasso?" Kyungsoo comforted.

"I... I just don't know how I am going to face my abusive father after 10 days." I said as my tears threatened to fall.

"Bwo?! 10...10 days?!" Kyungsoo stuttered.

"Ne, 10 days."

"How can time pass so fast?" Kyungsoo gasped.

"I don't know. I'm scared Kyungsoo. I'm really scared. How am I going to survive all the abuse and bullying without Chanyeol beside me and without you by my side?" Kyungsoo patted my back, trying to console me as I let my tears fall.

"No matter what happens, you have to stay strong arrasso? I believe you will meet Chanyeol someday. Maybe, you might even meet us!" Kyungsoo said, trying to lighten up the mood.

"Gomawo Kyungsoo-ah, I feel better now after telling someone and crying all out. " I thanked Kyungsoo and he smiled.

"Baek, I am always here for you. Just come and let it all out whenever you feel depressed for the next 10 days." Kyungsoo reassured me. I am really lucky to have such a best friend.

If only you would remember me after I leave.....

Hi everyone! I'm back! I finally updated yay! Today is the last test for this month so maybe I can have another chapter sometime this month?( if I don't procrastinate...) hahahaAnyways, hope you guys enjoy this chap! ^^