Chanyeol didn't come to school the next day, but Baekhyun wasn't surprised, he figured he might not see him. He wondered how long it would take Chanyeol to recover, and when he would be able to talk to him again like normal. He really hoped this hadn't destroyed their friendship.

It seemed like Jongin was oblivious as to why Chanyeol was absent, and Baekhyun decided it would be best to explain it to him after school. He waited until gym class to approach Jongin, making sure he didn't have any plans that day.

"Hey, are you free after school?"

Jongin noticed Sehun watching them, and a cocky smile grew on his face before answering Baekhyun, "Yeah I'm free, why?"

"Want to go out somewhere?"

Sehun couldn't help eavesdropping, and he became a little tense as he continued spying on them. Sehun had no problem with Chanyeol, he was harmless. It was clear at the bowling alley that Chanyeol was a soft hearted person. But Jongin was another story, Sehun didn't exactly have the best impression of him after their fight. It was obvious that Jongin was a little more aggressive about his feelings, and that made Sehun uncomfortable.

"Sure, I'd love to. Where do you want to go?"

"I don't know, it doesn't really matter. Anywhere you want to go?"

Jongin paused, thinking long and hard about it before he answered. He wanted to go somewhere with a romantic atmosphere, not somewhere they usually went together.

"We can get dinner somewhere nice. I'll pay for it."

"You don't have to pay for it." Baekhyun laughed, "I eat too much."

"I want to." Jongin smiled back at him, "I feel bad about the last time we hung out."

Baekhyun sighed, making a cute pout with his lips, "Well then fine, I accept. You do owe me for that."

Sehun was getting more and more uncomfortable, realizing that Jongin was doing his best to make it a date. His mind was already going wild thinking about what Jongin might try to do. Sehun took a deep breath, anger building up inside him. He couldn't let it happen.

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Baekhyun finished changing his shoes, and closed his locker once he had grabbed all his belongings. He wasn't too shocked when he spotted Sehun standing behind the door, since it happened to him so frequently.

"Another short joke?" Baekhyun asked, sneering at Sehun a little.

"I told you what happens when you look at me like that." Sehun smirked, extremely tempted to kiss Baekhyun in front of everyone at school.

"What do you want?" Baekhyun turned his head away in embarrassment, really hoping Sehun wouldn't do that.

"Let's go somewhere." Sehun suddenly answered, trying his best to remove the desperation from his voice.

Baekhyun glanced back at him curiously, "Right now?"

"Yeah. We can get pizza from that Red Tomato place. You really like pizza right?"

Baekhyun was a little stunned, first that Sehun was asking him out somewhere so suddenly, and second that Sehun knew he loved pizza.

"How do you know that?"

"When you were telling Doyoon everything you like, you went off about pizza for a while."

Baekhyun remained silent for a moment, touched that Sehun remembered that information, "...Sorry, I already have plans to get something to eat with Jongin."

"Just cancel it." Sehun abruptly replied, already expecting this answer.

Baekhyun smiled slightly, finding Sehun's behavior very odd, "I can't, I need to talk to him."

Sehun took a deep breath, getting uncomfortable again, "Ok, talk to him, and then come meet up with me."

Baekhyun stared into Sehun's eyes, trying to read his expression. He was starting to wonder if Sehun was actually getting jealous for once. Suddenly realizing he had the opportunity to make Sehun go the extra mile for him, Baekhyun smiled confidently.

"I don't know, maybe."

Baekhyun turned and started to walk away, really hoping Sehun would chase after him. Sure enough, Sehun joined him, walking next to him.

"What do you mean maybe Puppy?"

"Maybe, if I feel like it." Baekhyun smirked.

Sehun was getting very concerned, really not wanting to play around with the prospects of that night. He couldn't force Baekhyun to go with him, but he suddenly remembered something that he knew would possibly make Baekhyun change his mind. He stopped walking, and Baekhyun turned to look at him curiously.

"Ok, I'll just go with Junmyeon then."

Baekhyun's face visibly became upset, as much as he wanted to hide it. Still, he tried his best to repress his displeasure in his voice, answering Sehun calmly.

"Sure, whatever."

Sehun watched as Baekhyun walked away, feeling slightly reassured by Baekhyun's obvious annoyance with that proposal. He could only hope that meant that Baekhyun would actually come. He really didn't want to have to stalk Baekhyun, and possibly get in another fight with Jongin.

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"So...I wanted to talk to you about Chanyeol."

Jongin wasn't exactly thrilled with these words after ordering their food at the restaurant. It certainly wasn't what Jongin had hoped to talk about.

"Oh. Is he ok? Do you know why he didn't show up at school today?"

Baekhyun hesitated, his face showing his concern for Chanyeol, "...He confessed to me last night."

Jongin froze, going silent in thought. He wasn't sure where this was going, but it made him feel nervous. Baekhyun sighed, looking up at Jongin with a worried expression.

"I told him I already like someone else...It's my fault he didn't show up today. He's really upset."

Jongin couldn't help repeating the first part of Baekhyun's statement in his mind, not able to move on from it.

"You like someone?"

Baekhyun nodded, his expression getting a little happier, "Yeah...I really should have said something sooner. I know you guys have already noticed...I was just kind of embarrassed."

Jongin's eyes dimmed, all hope that it might be him disappearing with Baekhyun's words, "...It's that guy...Sehun right?"

Baekhyun smiled, nodding again, "Yeah."

Jongin took a deep breath, realizing it was his turn to admit defeat, except he had to be more discreet about it. He put on a brave face, not wanting Baekhyun to feel concerned about him as well.

"I see."

"Anyway, I hope you can comfort Chanyeol in my place. He really needs some support right now."

Jongin nodded, feeling like it would be good for both of them, "Ok, I'll go see him tonight."

"Good. I just really hope this doesn't destroy our friendship."

Jongin stared into Baekhyun's eyes, giving him the warmest smile he could, "Don't worry Baekhyun, it won't."

Before Baekhyun could answer, their food was brought to them, set on the table in front of them. They both silently began eating, Baekhyun happily enjoying his meal as Jongin secretly watched him. Jongin had a hard time eating, not in the mood for it at all, but he forced himself to keep Baekhyun in the dark about his feelings.

"So...I hate to do this..." Baekhyun spoke after cleaning off his plate, "But Sehun actually invited me to hang out with him tonight..."

Jongin was honestly relieved to hear these words, wanting to escape this dinner himself. He put on a fake smile, putting down his fork as he also finished eating.

"Go ahead. You're probably excited to see him, right?"

Baekhyun blushed a little, nodding shyly, "Yeah..."

"I'll take care of the check. You can leave now if you want."

"Are you sure?" Baekhyun asked in surprise.

"Yeah, I'll see you tomorrow." Jongin answered as he continued to keep his brave face.

Baekhyun smiled at him, getting up from the table, "Thanks Jongin! I'll see you tomorrow!"

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Baekhyun rushed to the Red Tomato, an irritation in the back of his mind that he would see Sehun eating with Junmyeon. Luckily he wasn't very far away, and it didn't take him long to get there, even on foot. Opening the door to the restaurant, Baekhyun looked around at the tables.

He hesitated in surprise when he spotted Sehun sitting by himself, holding onto his phone and staring at it with a concerned expression. Baekhyun approached him slowly, wondering why Sehun looked so worried.

"Hi." Baekhyun smiled, sinking down in the seat across from him.

Sehun was startled by his voice, and instantly put away his phone, nervously hiding it, "Hi...You came."

"Yeah. I felt like it." Baekhyun smirked playfully, "Where is Junmyeon?"

"He couldn't make it." Sehun lied, never actually asking Junmyeon to come with him in the first place, "You didn't spend very long eating with Jongin."

"No. We had a quick talk."

Sehun stared at Baekhyun curiously, wondering what happened. He knew there was no way Jongin would let him leave so early, which meant it had to have been Baekhyun that wanted to cut their evening short. Sehun smiled a little to himself, imagining that Baekhyun really was antsy to come see him.

"So, you already ate right?"

"Yeah, I'm not hungry."

"Want something to drink?"

Baekhyun nodded, smiling happily, "Sure."

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It took a few weeks before Chanyeol, Jongin and Baekhyun were able to hang out with each other normally again. Chanyeol and Jongin had come to grips with the fact that Baekhyun liked Sehun, and were doing their best to move on. As Baekhyun's friends, they just wanted him to be happy.

Still, they weren't exactly sure if Sehun was the answer to Baekhyun's happiness, and maintained a protective attitude towards him whenever Sehun got near him. However, Baekhyun continuously reminded them that they were only playing around, and that Sehun really was a nice person. Unfortunately Baekhyun couldn't describe the depth of Sehun's kindness to his friends, and hoped they would eventually understand.

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Baekhyun walked towards Sehun's locker slowly, holding a small envelope in his hands. He was already blushing, feeling embarrassed to offer the envelope to Sehun. Sehun turned his head once he noticed Baekhyun had approached him, and smirked at his bashful expression. He closed his locker, giving Baekhyun his full attention.

"Hey Puppy."

Baekhyun took a deep breath, holding out the envelope for Sehun to take, "Here."

Sehun stared at the envelope curiously before taking it, flipping it over to look at the text written on it. Baekhyun could feel his face getting hotter, but he forced himself to explain despite his embarrassment.

"...It's a ticket to the vocal competition. I had an extra."

Sehun hesitated, taking a moment to admire the fact that Baekhyun wanted to invite him, knowing that it wasn't just an extra, "Thank you, but Junmyeon already gave me one."

"Oh...right. I should have known." Baekhyun shyly replied, feeling even more embarrassed than before.

"It's in two weeks right?" Sehun asked, handing back the envelope.

Baekhyun quickly grabbed it, nodding as he lowered his face, "Yeah. Two weeks."

Sehun smiled, raising his hand to ruffle Baekhyun's hair, "I'll be there Puppy."

Baekhyun lightly smacked Sehun's hand away, resuming his usual defiant expression, "Don't do that."

Sehun continued smiling, realizing that Baekhyun was really embarrassed, "What, I can't even touch your hair now?"

Baekhyun glared at him, "No, you're not allowed to do anything unless I say so."

Sehun lowered his eyelids, smirking at him seductively, "I think you're forgetting Puppy, I'm the one training you."

Baekhyun felt his heart tighten, Sehun's expression making him feel weak. Suddenly reaching forward, Sehun wrapped his hand around Baekhyun's waist, pulling him closer as he spoke quietly.

"And you're giving me that nasty look again."

Baekhyun's cheeks burned even brighter, his heart pounding as he listened to Sehun's words, fearing that Sehun might actually kiss him right there in the hallway. Sure enough, Sehun began to lean towards him, bringing their faces closer together. Baekhyun tightly shut his eyes, knowing he wouldn't be able to fight Sehun off, his heart beating rapidly in his chest as he waited.

However, he was surprised when he felt Sehun's lips press down against his cheek, giving him a gentle kiss. Sehun smirked as he pulled away, knowing that wasn't what Baekhyun was expecting. Baekhyun took one look at his amused expression and immediately smacked him, pushing himself away.

"Don't touch me pervert!" He shouted loudly, abruptly turning around to stomp off.

Sehun couldn't help but chuckle to himself, wondering how Baekhyun would have reacted if he actually kissed him. He could tell by the look on Baekhyun's face, he was disappointed that he didn't.

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Hello~ Sorry I know this chapter is kind of short, so I decided to do a double update XD