Safe Haven

WORTH

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"Just finished my practice, let's eat?" Chanyeol asked as he sat beside Baekhyun.

He was in the same class as the latter. Well, he really copied all the possible subject schedules with Baekhyun's schedule so that he can be with him as much as possible although basketball practice puts it as a bummer at most.

Baekhyun lifted his head slowly, with his big round glasses dangerously hanging on the bridge of his nose. After a gentle lift of his eyeglass, he answered, "Umm, nope. I'm not hungry. You can go and eat with your friends, I'm okay." He said as he looked back at the piles of papers below him and continue to jut down notes.

He ignored the annoying growls that his small stomach was creating but never did Chanyeol could tolerate it.

"Aish, this kid. I can hear your stomach growling, Baek. Let's fill you up, I'll treat you! So c'mon!" He held Baekhyun's hand tightly and pulled him out from his seat swiftly making the smaller yelp and mumble inaudible words.

Their classmates just looked at them silently. Not able to speak because, Duhh, the varsity player-handsome-super hot Chanyeol was there. Maybe a lil squeal from his fangirls would be heard across the room. No one really looked at Baekhyun tho, but the smaller is more than satisfied with that everyday routine.

He was used to the stares though, they would look at him sharply and judgingly but knowing Baekhyun, who wouldn't even hurt a fly, he would endure it all together. Other people's opinion doesn't really matter to him because he only got one mission, to finish the study and make his family live in a more comfortable lifestyle.

Chanyeol knows that his best friend has financial issues. He knows that he's enduring break times and lunch just to save up money. Oftentimes Chanyeol shares allowance for Baekhyun but being a stubborn kid, he always refuses it even tho Chanyeol tells him that he could just pay for it later.

"Aish, you just treated me yesterday, Yeol. Don't waste too much money on me." Baek reluctantly let the latter pull him, pouting. Chanyeol's arm was gently wrapped into the short one's shoulders and their height difference was showcased, making Baekhyun sigh in embarrassment. The smaller just sighed but smiled nonetheless, appreciating how Chanyeol cares for him.

"I know and I don't care because you're my best friend and I can't watch my stubborn best friend die from stubbornness," Chanyeol exclaimed and headed into the cafeteria.

They walked past from a large number of crowds of students in the long hallway as Chanyeol stood tall and coolly as he semi-dragged the shy Baekhyun under his arms.

Once he got to the cafeteria, Chanyeol told Baekhyun to pick all the food he wants. It took a matter of seconds for Baekhyun to nod shyly to his best friend and started to pick. Baekhyun chose the cheap ones. He picked two sandwiches and one waffle. As for Chanyeol, he noticed it and inwardly frown. A sudden smug smile lingered on his face as he grabbed a bunch of fruity desserts and sandwiches and paid for all of it with his black card.

Baekhyun can only look at Chanyeol silently while he handed his to the cashier. Every time Baekhyun would see the latter's black card, it made him realize how high Chanyeol really was. A person with a black card is one of the wealthiest people in South Korea and he bet it can buy all the things he wanted just with that piece of card. Their Park family is really rich. A complete opposite.

The smaller found an empty square table at the furthest corner where they can sit together and walked there, head held low to avoid the judging looks of the crowd in the huge school's cafeteria. He was used to it.

Baekhyun started to munch silently on the peanut butter sandwich but then he noticed the bunch of snacks sprawled messily in front of Chanyeol, "Are you not going to eat?" He asked while chewing. Chanyeol just followed Baekhyun's movements.

"Nope. I changed my mind. I'm not eating anymore." He casually said while smiling in front of his best friend.

Then it's time for Baekhyun to frown. "Then why did you bought these? Do you know how much they cost? Argh, learn how to save money Chanyeol." Chanyeol can see the tint of annoyment on Baekhyun's face so he opened a blueberry muffin and chunked it down like a behaved puppy.

Yeah, only Baekhyun was permitted to scold Chanyeol. No one else can do it.

"Okay Mr., I cannot eat it all so can you help me finish it." He smiled before swallowing the last bite of his food. The fact is that he purposely bought those for Baekhyun and not for himself.

I should have seen that coming, Baekhyun thought.

"You can put it in your bag and just eat it later," Baekhyun suggested but Chanyeol's not getting any of it.

"I have basketball practice this afternoon I don't have time to eat it later. Wait, are you going to eat it or not? I'll just throw it in the trashcan if you wouldn't then." Chanyeol teased not missing the sight of a glaring Baekhyun.

"I'm already frustrated on how to pay our bills at home and yet, you're making me more frustrated." He stared at the taller, his dainty fingers massaging his temple cutely, Chanyeol was just smiling sheepishly and shrugging slightly in return.

Baekhyun has no other choice than to grumpily shove down half of the snacks that he didn't eat and just thought of sharing it with his brother Taehyung instead. He sighed for his best friend's being extravagant but nonetheless smiled and thanked him for treating him. Chanyeol smiled genuinely and so does a filled stomach Baekhyun while exiting the cafeteria.

After some time, Chanyeol took a glimpse at his grayish-black Rolex watch cursing silently as he excused himself from Baekhyun before dashing through the long confusing halls and to the gym.

"HEY! PARK!! WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?! YOU'VE BEEN MISSING FOR ALMOST 2 HOURS OF PRACTICE AGAIN!!" his old grumpy basketball coach yelled across the gymnasium as he changed for his basketball jerseys and shorts almost immediately.

"Important matters coach." He answered while flashing an apologetic smile, jogging his way inside the court.

It's clear that he purposely didn't attend the practice so that he could check on Baekhyun. He's doing it often more like every time. His coach can't eliminate him from the team tho because he's the best player of all the basketball players he was coaching so he can't do anything about it. Without him, the group would be nothing.

But doesn't mean he couldn't punish him,

"100 down!" His coach yelled, his eyes almost popping because of his loud voice. However, he complied with his punishment and did a hundred push-ups before jogging at the side of the court, already sweating.

He sat beside Kai who was sitting at one of the orange benches while a towel was messily rested on his broad shoulders, catching his breath.

"Are you out hanging with your ner— friend again?" Chanyeol shot a glare at Kai who was intently teasing his Baekhyun being a nerd.

"Hey, I'm just joking! You're no fun at all!" Kai blurted but Chanyeol ignored him.

"Is he worth it?" Kai suddenly asked. Man, 100 push-ups is not a joke.

Taking a deep breath, he looked into Kai's eyes and answered, "Yes. He is, so shut the f**k up and watch your words." Chanyeol said with a serious deep tone that definitely made Kai's spine get shrills before sprinting inside the court ready to shoot some hoops.

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