[M] 2: Library Adventures (1/1)

His phone was vibrating and Chanyeol knew well who was calling. Who else? Of course, it’s his one of a kind girlfriend. He removed the mask covering his mouth and was about to reach for his phone inside his pocket when someone yelled, “Hey you!”Chanyeol had to look around and saw that there’s no one around but him. Why am I being called? He looked down at the short boy pointing his index finger at him. His eyebrows met and he felt confused. What does he need? “Y-you! You sold me fake tickets for SNSD’s solo concert!” What? What ticket? It took a while before Chanyeol realized that the guy in front of him was angry and was glaring at him with laser-like eyes. The words of the angry boy soon sank in Chanyeol’s head and he was more confused than ever.“What?! Me?!” He pointed to himself. “Why the hell would I do that?!”“Stop lying, you liar! You scammed me!” The boy shoved his finger closer and almost touched the tip of Chanyeol’s nose if Chanyeol didn’t step back a little. He then felt that his phone was still vibrating and that means his girlfriend is still waiting for him to answer. Chanyeol knew he had to settle things with the short guy and answer the phonecall or else.He gathered himself together and held the shoulders of the short guy accusing him. “Listen carefully, little guy, if you’re gay and that’s one of your ways to get my attention, stop it because it’s not working. You see, I have a girlfriend and I don’t date boys.” He gave a smug smile at the boy and patted his shoulders.Chanyeol wasn’t really sure if the guy was gay or if he even likes him but that’s the only reason he could think of so he went with it. He wanted to get rid of the boy and answer his girlfriend but the boy is really stubborn. “Hey scammer! First of all, I’m not gay! Second of all, give me your number and pay me or I’ll report you to the police!”He was shocked when the boy asked for his number and even asked him to pay. And what was that? He’ll report me to the cops? What for? Chanyeol found himself pointing at the short boy before him. “What? Pay you? Report me? Get my number?!” Chanyeol snorted. “You’re impossible! Is that the new way of flirting now? How many times do I have to tell you I’m taken and I don’t and will never date boys!”“How many times do I also have to tell you I’m not gay? Stop playing with my mind like how you did months ago! It will not work anymore! Just give me your number and pay me!” What months ago? Chanyeol asked himself. He was sure he never met the guy before. He was thinking of what to answer when he felt his phone stopped vibrating. Damnit.“What the hell are you even saying? I can’t believe it’s the first day of classes and I’m already meeting some weirdo!” He has to end the odd conversation. He has to go and call his girlfriend back or all hell would break loose. Chanyeol turned away from the short boy and he hasn’t taken five steps yet when he felt something touch his butt and it was painful.He turned around and glared at the short boy. “What the actual---” He felt pain again. And this time, it was more unbearable. Why wouldn’t it? The said boy did kick his crotch.Chanyeol was disoriented for a moment because of the excruciating pain he felt. He hasn’t fully recovered yet when he felt another kick to his arm followed by a kick to his gut that made him fall down. He raised his gaze to glare at the short brown haired boy now laughing as if there’s no tomorrow. It irritated Chanyeol.“How weak!” Another annoying laugh. “That serves you just right! Asshole!”Damnit. Chanyeol cursed inwardly. He couldn’t possibly let this small boy win. If the boy laughing obnoxiously infront of him continued to push him around like this, then he really is weak. But he knew he isn’t. Besides, he’s way taller than the said guy. Is it even possible to lose to someone as short as him? Chanyeol scoffed. No, of course it’s impossible.Chanyeol found the oppurtunity to turn the tables around when the other guy was about to give him a kick again. When the boy’s feet was close to have a contact with his body, he took the chance and grabbed the other’s ankle. He pulled him down. Chanyeol used the boy’s disorientation and immediately hovered over the him, pinning his wrist up above his head.“Let me go, asshole! Let me go!” Chanyeol gripped the boy’s wrist tighter everytime he struggled. He felt himself having the urge to laugh at the boy beneath him. The boy struggling to break free was cute. He’s like a puppy, Chanyeol thought but he immediately pushed it away from his head.“Why the hell would I let you go? You kicked me twice--- no, not only twice but many times! Psycho!”“Let me go, scammer! You asshole! Let me go!” The boy whined like a puppy and Chanyeol couldn’t supress his laughter anymore. He is a puppy. He received a glare from the boy. “Why are you laughing?”He continued to laugh and the boy under him started to call him names. “Asshole! Dumbass! Idiot! Moron! Ugly tall guy---”“Don’t call me names, psycho.” Chanyeol managed to stop his laughter and glared at the puppy below him who’s also shooting daggers at him. The boy started screaming incoherently and Chanyeol shook his head as he used his left hand to cover the other’s mouth. “You’re so noisy, it’s piercing my ea--- what the hell?!”Chanyeol removed his left hand the moment he felt the boy’s tongue stuck out and licked his palm. He looked at the other and saw him smiling mischievously before sticking his tongue out on Chanyeol. “This is too much. Damnit.”“Let’s have a deal!” The puppy offered and Chanyeol looked at him with questioning eyes. He then felt his phone vibrate again. Shit. “Looks like someone is calling you! Let’s settle this once and for all, okay? So you could answer the call and you wouldn’t see me again!”That sounds good. Chanyeol contemplated on going with the boy but he then gave in. “What deal?”“A while ago, I think it was a case of mistaken identity. I thought you were the scammer. But I think... I’m wrong?” The boy paused and gave a smile that Chanyeol didn’t quite understood. “I wouldn’t ask you to pay anymore or bother you. So, you could let go of me now!”“You sure?” Chanyeol asked and slowly loosened his grip on the boy. The boy didn’t answer and he just took is as a yes. When he was no longer holding the puppy though, he was pushed and in a split second, he felt it again. The pain in his groin caused by the other’s kick. “What the f---”“What’s happening here?” Someone Chanyeol knew well appeared and he felt relieved when he saw Kim Junmyeon, his friend and the student council president. “Ya! Park Chanyeol! What happened?”Chanyeol pointed to the short boy who just kicked him and he saw his friend look at the other. “And who are you?” Junmyeon’s tone was authorative and Chanyeol was surprised when the boy flinched at his friend’s tone.“B-Byun Baekhyun.” He heard the boy named Baekhyun stutter.“What did you do?” Junmyeon asked and Chanyeol was once again surprised when the Baekhyun kid didn’t even lie and said what he did honestly. Why is he being obedient and respectful now?“I kicked him.” The brunette admitted and Junmyeon shook his head disbelievingly. “You’re new and it’s the first day and you do something like this? Come with me to the office.”Chanyeol watched the president leave followed by the puppy who seemed to lost his sharp teeth the moment Kim Junmyeon interfered. No wonder he’s the president.He abruptly stood up when he felt that his phone is still vibrating. He took it out from his pocket and saw that true enough, it is his girlfriend. Chanyeol cleared his throat before answering, “Hello?”    “Hello? Who’s this?” Baekhyun looked at his phone before returning it against his ear. The name says Jongdae, so why is Jongdae asking who he is? “Hello? Is anyone still there?”Baekhyun cleared his throat before speaking, “Uh, It’s me... Baekhyun.”“Oh, sorry. I just deleted your number, wondering if we’re still friends. Oops! Maybe we’re not. Yeah, after you hanging up on me without a goodbye or anything. You didn’t even call this week. Yeah.”“Jongdae---” Baekhyun got interrupted from speaking when Jongdae started nagging at him.“I had no idea if you were still alive or if you suddenly got bitten by a stray dog while walking home and died because of rabies. Yeah.”“Jongdae, look---”“Or maybe you got hit by a big truck and died... or maybe you were fucked by some guys and committed suicide because you lost your virginity---”“Jongdae!” Baekhyun felt heat rise up to his cheeks. “That’s so gross and disgusting! Who in the right mind would even think of that!”“I’m in the right mind and I’m thinking and saying the words and ideas you think are gross and disgusting all thanks to you being M.I.A.” Jongdae snapped at Baekhyun.“But... I wasn’t missing in action... I was just---”“Yeah. Hanging up and not talking to me for five days is definitely not being missing in action.” Baekhyun immediately heard the hint of sarcasm in Jongdae’s tone.“Look, Jongdae, I’m sorry okay?” Baekhyun apologized. “I saw that asshole that scammed me and I knew I had to take care of things and forgot about you...” He explained and he heard a sigh from the other line.“But that doesn’t explain the five days...”“About that...” Baekhyun sighed when he remembered what happened.“Tell me.” And Baekhyun did.    -5 Days Ago-“You’re going to work at the library every lunch and every after dismissal until 6:30PM for this week.” Junmyeon told, more like ordered Baekhyun the moment they arrived the office.“Come again?” Baekhyun wasn’t sure if he heard it right. He tilted his head in confusion at the boy whose back is facing him and was shocked when the said boy looked at him in a scary way.“I said you’re going to work at the library every lunch and every after dismissal until 6:30 for this week.” Junmyeon repeated and turned his back again. “Don’t make me repeat myself again.”“Okay. Uhm, sorry.” Baekhyun looked down. He knew Junmyeon. He is the student council president, of course he’ll know him. He heard from his friend at the cafe that Junmyeon was all about first impressions. Which means, he’s thinking of Baekhyun as a troublesome kid and Baekhyun didn’t like that. Because he knows he isn’t. But what can he do? What’s done is done and it’s all because of that tall kid named Chanyeol. He’s definitely going to feel my wrath, that asshole. Baekhyun unconsciously rolled his eyes.“Are you rolling your eyes at me?” He was surprised to see the other looking at him now. He gave a timid smile and shook his head.“I’m sorry, I was just thinking of something.”“Well, whatever. Now, before you go to your first class, fill this up and leave it on my desk right there.” Junmyeon pointed to his desk and Baekhyun nodded. “Class is about to start so better hurry up. And also, there are many things to do so I’m leaving now.” Again, Baekhyun nodded and he was left alone inside the cold office.Baekhyun finished the narrative report (writing everything that happened and why it happened) and went straight to his first class. When he entered, he immediately felt the hostile aura from his classmates. They looked at him as if he isn’t welcome at all. He just decided to give an awkward smile before walking to the empty seat near the door at the back of the room. He glanced at his classmates one more time before bringing out his earphones and listening to SNSD’s songs.     “This is the school library. The librarian is Mr. Zhang. Tell him your name is Byun Baekhyun and he’ll know it already. Do you have any questions?”“Uh---”“If you have, ask him. Not me. I’m leaving now. Don’t even try to slack or else you’ll receive another punishment.” Junmyeon reminded and was about to leave when he remembered something. “Anyway, I’ve read your report.”Baekhyun’s ears perked up. He hoped the president now understood why he had a fight with Chanyeol and why Chanyeol should be the one being punished and not him---“It seems impossible for Chanyeol to scam you.” Baekhyun’s hopes instantly fell. “As you can see, Chanyeol is rich and his parents even contribute in the school, so... it’s impossible.”Junmyeon left after and Baekhyun sighed as he entered the library. It was very cold when he entered and he wondered why all air conditioners were open when the only person around is the librarian and a student silently reading a book in a corner. Baekhyun noted that he should bring his jacket the next day to fight the cold before approaching the librarian who is sleeping.“Uh... excuse me?” Baekhyun poked the shoulder of the librarian but there were no response.“Um... I’m Byun Baekhyun.” He followed what Junmyeon instructed him before poking Mr. Zhang again. The librarian slightly opened his eyes.“Shhhhhhh!” The half awake librarian whose eyes are also half open placed his index finger on top of his lips, gesturing Baekhyun to keep quiet. Baekhyun complied for a few minutes then spoke again.“Mr. Zhang? I’m Byun Baekhyun. I’m supposed to work here---” The librarian just stared at him as if he was still in the middle of a dream before mumbling something in a language that Baekhyun didn’t understand.“I beg your pardon?” Baekhyun almost felt his jaw dropping when the librarian closed his eyes and he knew the librarian is completely in the world of unconsciousness again.    -4 Days Ago-Lunch time wasn’t a busy time at the library (even in dismissal time) since almost everyone was at the cafeteria, outside the school or just loitering around. Baekhyun didn’t have any friends at school (except for his cafe friend) since everyone in his class still doesn’t seem to be used to his presence. They avoid him most of the time like he was some outcast but Baekhyun didn’t mind it. In fact, he kind of liked how they were ignoring him. He felt like he could focus more on the teachers’ discussions. There weren’t any disturbances and that’s definitely okay with him. Especially that he’s a striving honor student.Baekhyun was busy scanning through his textbook when his phone rang and Yixing, the librarian, who’s just at the counter almost jumped out of his seat because of the sudden ring.“Silent your phone, Baekhyunee.” He had a hard time to complete the sentence and Baekhyun had to ask him again before understanding what the Chinese librarian had to say. Baekhyun nodded when he finally understood what Yixing said and did as he was told. He opened his messages and saw that the one who texted was his friend from the cafe he’s working in.Sender: Do KyungsooMessage: Let’s go home together after your library punishment :D When does it end again?Baekhyun composed a message and sent it immediately to his only friend at school.Receiver: Do KyungsooMessage: Yes, ofcourse! ^_^ It ends at 6, though. Is it okay if you wait?Baekhyun placed his phone down and closed the textbook he was scanning and placed it inside his bag. And as if on cue, his phone vibrated. It showed a notification that Kyungsoo had replied.Sender: Do KyungsooMessage: Great! I still have something to do until 6 so I won’t necessarily be waiting :D See you, then!That afternoon, Baekhyun was assigned to check if the books were in their proper places. He noticed that the student from yesterday was there again. Ah, a bookworm. Baekhyun thought as he glanced at the girl then continued to do work.Time quickly passed and Baekhyun’s work for the day has already ended. As he said goodbye to Yixing (who is fortunately not sleeping), his eyes landed on the girl who was sleeping. She’s the same girl that Baekhyun noticed hours ago. Before leaving the library, he decided to walk to the girl. He tapped her shoulders lightly and after doing it a couple of times, he successfully woke her up. “Why?”“The library’s closing any minute now. You should go home. It’s dangerous to stay late alone outside at night.” The girl nodded and looked at her wristwatch. Baekhyun didn’t wait for her to speak up and left the girl to meet with Kyungsoo.    -2 Days Ago-“Here are your SNSD tickets, sir.” A tall guy with a plain mask at the counter gave Baekhyun the tickets and Baekhyun couldn’t help but feel giddy. “Thank you so much!” Baekhyun said and just when he’s about to touch the tickets, it suddenly burned to ashes and an evil laughter was heard before everything faded to black.“I’m so angry, Jongdae! I’m so angry!” In the darkness, all Baekhyun could hear was his voice, crying and angry which was followed by Jongdae’s calming voice. “There will always be a next time, Baekhyun. Don’t worry.”Then, a mixture of Park Chanyeol’s voice and Kim Junmyeon’s voice was added. Both of them were laughing and making fun of Baekhyun. Another layer of voice was added, it was Zhang Yixing instructing him things to do in the library. It gradually became louder and it was not pleasing to Baekhyun’s ears at all. He knows well that this is a dream and all he wants to happen is snap out of it. Just when he’s about to shout all his frustrations out, he felt something hard hit his head and his eyes flew open and the first thing he saw was a shelf full of books. “Damnit. What kind of dream was that?” Baekhyun muttered before feeling the pain coming from his head which was the main reason why he woke up. He stood up from his seat and saw a book on the floor that probably came from the shelf behind him (since it was missing one book).Baekhyun held his head, wondering how the book fell if it was placed perfectly fine at the shelf before and if no one was around except for the librarian who is busy doing something in his computer.    -Present Time-“I want to meet that Kyungsoo friend of yours. Is he nice?” Jongdae asked and Baekhyun laughed at his bestfriend. He knew for sure that the other was interested so he had to shut him down already.“He’s heterosexual... I think. So don’t even think of dating him.”“I’m not interested in him! I still like Minseok, you know!” Jongdae sounded defensive but Baekhyun heard the honesty in his voice and he also remembered something that made him laugh again. “What? Why are you laughing?”“The last time we talked, you said you didn’t like him---”“I was being indenial! It’s normal! You didn’t even notice my indenial-ness!” Jongdae yelled from the other line and Baekhyun had to put away the phone from his ear because of his bestfriend’s loudness. “Well, you didn’t answer my question. Is Kyungsoo nice?” Jongdae immediately changed the topic.“Well... he’s kind of bipolar. You know, he’s bad sometimes and good sometimes.” Baekhyun started. “He was never mean to me though. He’s really nice to me but he’s harsh to those other workers at the cafe. I even remember him headlocking one of them!”“He kind of sucks.” Jongdae commented.“But I swear, Kyungsoo’s really nice!” Baekhyun defended his new found close friend.“You only say that because he’s your only friend there.” Jongdae chuckled and Baekhyun did too. He had to admit that his bestfriend was slightly right. He’s nice enough to be friends with him.“That... and also because he’s really really really nice.” Baekhyun tried to convince Jongdae. All he got from Jongdae though was a simple, “Okay.”“Okay?” He asked and tilted his head to the side, wondering what Jongdae meant.“Okay.” Jongdae repeated.“Oh, Okay.”“Stop, okay?”“Maybe okay will be our always.” Baekhyun quoted from a John Green book.“I’m hanging up.” His bestfriend announced. “No wait---” Baekhyun was about to stop him but Jongdae suddenly hung up.     Monday came fast and finally, it’s Baekhyun’s first day at the cafe. But luck is not on Baekhyun’s side. Never was and never will. He was supposed to come to the cafe with Kyungsoo but he didn’t because he hasn’t finished his notes yet and he needs it for the quiz the next day. He copied it swiftly and ran to their meeting place but when he arrived on their supposed-to-be meeting place, Kyungsoo was not there. His phone vibrated and saw that his friend texted him.Sender: Do KyungsooMessage: My bestfriend’s girlfriend pulled us both to the cafe already. You could go on your own right? Sorry, Baek T_TBaekhyun looked at the time and saw he’s close to being late on work so he ran as fast as he could but he wasn’t far from the school yet when he tripped and sprained his foot. “Damnit. What’s worse than this?” He asked himself and touched his foot that hurts a little. Just when he’s about to stand up, the heavens answered his question seconds ago. He felt small drops of water fall on his head, getting bigger and bigger. It was raining. “Seriously?!”Baekhyun contemplated on staying under the rain and get a cold later or running to the cafe and hurt his foot even more. He chose the latter. Baekhyun was limping and he felt extremely ridiculous as he ran but he couldn’t afford to get a cold and he also couldn’t affor being late at his official first day in his part time job (even though he already was).He entered the cafe’s back door and when he did, a pair of doe eyes met his. “What happened to you?”“I tripped and it rained.” Baekhyun simply said and Kyungsoo immediately ran to get some towel and bring them to Baekhyun.“Why don’t you take a bath upstairs first?” Kyungsoo suggested.“I’d like that very much.” Baekhyun nodded before adding, “Thank you, Kyungsoo.”The two went to the second floor, where Kyungsoo and his parents’ house is located.“You can use my shower gel and soap over there. Here’s a towel. It hasn’t been used yet, don’t worry. I’d just tell dad that you’d start working an hour later.”“Thank you so much Kyungsoo.”“No worries. We’re friends already anyway.” Kyungsoo’s heart-shaped lips formed into a smile and Baekhyun found himself smiling back at his good friend.An hour after, Baekhyun already started working. He walked slowly to a customer since his right foot still hurts after tripping hours ago. He was carefully holding a tray with an espresso to his destination, which is painfully the farthest from the counter. He was nervous. Not because he doesn’t know what to do but because he’s scared that he might slip because of his foot.Baekhyun was focused on balancing the tray that he didn’t notice two kids playing in front of him and one of them even spilled milk on the ground. Baekhyun slipped. He slipped, accidentally threw the cup at some random person and spilled the espresso on her uniform. A uniform that looks very familiar to him.“What the hell? Look at my uniform! What have you done?” The girl stood and shouted at him. Baekhyun was about to say sorry when he saw the guy infront of the girl, who just turned around to see the person who spilled coffee on his companion.“You?”