Minseok felt guilty. All this time he was the one being immature. He ignored Baekhyun because he liked him so much he couldn’t bear seeing him with another man. But he was too coward to even admit how he felt. 

“Seokie. Again I am so sorry. I hope I can still make it up to you”. And I hope Han doesn’t mind if I get to spend time with you just every lunch to make up. Pl..please”. He begged. 

Minseok was confused. Oh yes, how could he forget their fake couple acting with Luhan. Luhan, he thought. Luhan who he can’t ignore. The same Luhan who was there for him all these years. Baekhyun just wanted to rekindle their friendship anyways and not something else.

“Ah yeah, Luhan will be fine”. 

The next days were all sunny for both Minseok and Baekhyun. They both enjoyed each other’s company. They laughed out and made up through all the years they’ve been away from each other. 

Luhan became distant towards Minseok and he just didn’t like it. 

To Lu-ge:

Hey ge! What’s up? I missed you around. Let’s eat bbq at our fave place. My treat!

He was impatiently waiting for a response..

To Baozi:

Hi Minseok. Are you sure? Wouldn’t you spend time with Baekhyun? 

To Lu-ge:

Ah, not. I missed you though. Wouldn’t you want to hang out?

To Baozi: 

Alright alright. Let’s meet there after your work ends. 

To Lu-ge: 

Cool! Thanks, Ge. 

They met at the bbq place. Awkward silence enveloped both at first. Then Luhan started talking.

“Baozi, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to confess and create an awkwardness between us. I really understand you like Baekhyun a lot. That I got nothing against him. Please, if you want to confess to him. Go for it. Don’t be guilty thinking about me”. Luhan was only looking at the empty bbq stick. 

“Ge, I am really thankful you came into my life. All this time, I was always the one who care more towards people but you came and you were the one who really cared towards me. I really admire your care. Don’t think that I am guilty that’s why I asked you out. I don’t want to lose this friendship. I don’t want us to be awkward”

Luhan giggled. “You’re cute. Really Baoz, I genuinely want you to be happy. If it means you confessing your feelings to Baekhyun, then I will support you”. 

Minseok pouted and reached out for Luhan’s hands. 

“You’re really the best, don’t you know that? Thank you for being with me, Ge. Really”. 

“Ah stop being dramatic and let’s continue eating”. Luhan whined.

Minseok decided to finally confess (formally) to Baekhyun. If Baekhyun doesn’t accept him, then he’s fine with it. At least, he was able to blurt out his feelings. That way, he will be at ease. 

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Minseok decided to invite Baekhyun to his apartment instead so they can thoroughly talk. 

“Seokie, your apartment is really clean. You haven’t changed a bit. You’re still a clean freak.” Baekhyun teased.

”At least I get to clean right. Unlike other people.” Minseok’s eyes directed to Baekhyun.

”Yah!! I’ve changed! I’ve learned how to be organized too” Baekhyun pouted.

”Fine Mr-I’ve-changed-for-the-better”. Minseok cackled.

When they finished their dinner, both decided to chill and watch Netflix. 

“Boohu, remember when we were trying to harmonize a certain song, we were so in sync? I realized we were like inseparable”. 

Baekhyun gazed towards Minseok. His eyes were so lovely Minseok almost drowned. Then he his lips, Minseok was so tempted to kiss those pink lips. 

“Yeah, we were the best. With you, I can always be myself. I am confident when you’re around”. Baekhyun answered.

”Boo, I.. I just want to keep this straight since I was holding this back a few years now.”

”Huh? What is it?” Baek was suddenly confused.

”I liked you so much. I realized when I was in my senior year. I realized when you were with Jongin. I realized that I shut myself down away from you. I wanted to forget you. But until now.. it’s.. it’s still you. I still like you Baekhyun.” He finally said it. “All these years. It’s only you”

”Sseo. Seokie. I like you too. All these years you’ve been away. I was just thinking about you. How I ignored you, how I’ve hurt you. I messed up. And I couldn’t be any happier knowing you feel the same. But.. but Luhan”. 

Minseok kissed Baekhyun. A kiss that was so deep they almost ran their breaths out. 

“Luhan and I.. We were never a couple. I just asked him to act out just for you to stop seeing me. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you”

”Ah, no worries. So.. are we official then?” Baekhyun was too excited.