{ cocoa party. | bbh+heb
“Oh yeah, that’s our thing. Doing dumb things together.” He nods at the accuracy of her words, knowing for sure that more than half of the dumb ideas were his and ninety-five percent of the time he was the one persuading the younger. For someone who claims to be so independent, Sehun sure goes along with what Baekhyun says more often than he’d probably like to admit to. There is a little voice at the back of his head, similar to his friends’, grumpily denying the fact, demanding full ownership of his actions. Sehun would do that. He would deny the fact that he can’t say no to Baekhyun’s ideas, to the temptation that lingers on every single of Baekhyun’s (often) dangerous offers. And yes, he only offers what he knows it can be pursued and what he knows it won’t bring any harm to the younger; leave it to him to be the daredevil for he can decide whether or not he should fuck up a little more than he has already. But really, how is it ever enough to Byun Baekhyun? He allows himself a full-blown ‘never’.
“I’m surprised though,” He starts, his eyes running miles on Eunbi’s face because he can never set them on one particular spot for more than a split-second at a time “How is it that I don’t have a bad reputation with you? Most people start picturing me as a bad influence at first, then wonder what the hell is going on inside my head and then go through the stage of decision on whether to hate me or simply label me as a crazy fuck. Although I don’t mind with that last one because it’s true; I wonder how much of a devil’s advocate Sehunnie has been that I’m not frowned upon” A smile then - another one of the many he has flashed today “Thank you for that.”
Baekhyun wonders how much of that is damage control and how much is genuine concern - although really, she just met him, she doesn’t need to hold any concern for him (and the little devil on his shoulder secretly wishes she didn’t; somehow he knows it would probably be easier in the long run that she was not nice and understanding). “Oh but I do, my dear –” There is a small pause in his words, not that any regret washes over him upon the affectionate term of endearment, but his words need to be chosen albeit not too carefully (he has no time or patience for that. “I need all the invitations in the world, a little note with my name on and a ‘we politely invite you to our humble maison’” he adds, in his best french accent “I need the whole show, full-blown red carpet even, if it’s an available option. Forgetfulness isn’t a good excuse, I’m a little high maintenance as a friend I’m afraid.” especially not after six years of knowing the guy; he wants to think that he is smarter than that, that maybe uncertainty did it, that the stupid habit of always being sure about everything before taking the next step is what has kept the news from reaching Baekhyun’s ears sooner. But he needs the drama queen act, he needs to be the selfish kid, the spoiled brat who should be the centre of the universe even when he is not. He’s so much better at pretending to be insufferable and the overall bad guy that he can only dream of being.
He takes mental notes here and there, in between the distraction that he is holding and that has her so worried and that so promptly urges the threat upon him. How is it possible for someone to smile as their life is being threatened and his physical integrity depends on whether or not the older (he assumes he is older anyway) holds the chinchilla safely, making sure it stays that way.
“Has anyone ever told you that you have a way with words, Miss Eunbi?” He offers with as much enjoyment as he can place into his own words, as if it’s the start of a compliment that shouldn’t be called a compliment in the first place. He has only the best intentions and none of it is fake or even refers to a hidden insult; he is positively impressed actually. “I’m really good at this whole cuddling pets thing, I’ll let you know, she made a nest out of my arm and it’s been what? thirty seconds? She’s safe here, don’t worry.”
Eunbi isn't really surprised that Baekhyun doesn't even try to deny that the things they end up doing together is as dumb as Eunbi is always telling Sehun they are which is good and another pro point for the Baekhyun guy, but what catches her by surprise is his next words, her eyes widening the slightly bit. Granted that Eunbi isn't exactly a conventional person considering her personality and what is inside of her, especially with the sincerity his thanks holds. She vaguely remembers when people used to think the same thing about her only because she never hesitated to speak her mind and apparently that was a really bad thing, especially because she's a girl and girls are supposed to be nice and polite and everything apparently Eunbi isn't and she could rub off on the other poor girls who had to wear uncomfortable dresses and play inside with her barbies. Not that is the reason why she doesn’t judge Baekhyun badly. ( It has something more to do with how he somehow makes Sehun happy and no matter what dumb things they decided to do that definitely makes Eunbi frown and scold Sehun for trying to make their babies have a delinquent father, he always also come as one piece so Baekhyun is sane enough to not put them in real danger but it isn’t like she’ll ever say that out loud. )
The corners of her lips still twitch just slightly in a resemble of a smile anyway. “Who said you don’t have?” She teases even if her tone is probably way too dry and serious for Baekhyun to tell it’s a joke; not that Eunbi cares that much anyway and it’s shown when she shrugs next. “Sehun isn’t exactly sane himself so I think you guys suit each other somehow. Even if you should stop with that bad habit, I don’t want to receive a call from the police or an old nagging lady calling me at three in the morning to drag your asses out of there.” And the last part is a little more serious because she means it. She’d probably ( not ) roll on the bed and let them grounded for the rest night. She thinks it’s a good beginning; Eunbi lasted what? A few minutes of being cordial like a ( almost ) good host. That’s when she also notices that they’re still standing up near the door and Eunbi for once feels a little awkward and her legs are starting to hurt, still a little sore from her shift in the pet parlor the other day and she hesitates for a moment before sending a last glance to Nari in Baekhyun’s arms, stepping closer so she can rub the small animal’s favorite spot behind her ear but before she can do such thing she’s letting a small amused huff out of her lips, looking up to the taller male with eyes that has a tone of silence laughter.
Well, Baekhyun does seem to have quite the sense of humor and even if Eunbi doesn’t approve of how much he says, she does like a little bit what he says. He’s funny in a sarcastic way and Eunbi wonders if maybe Sehun and her are alike even in their taste in friends. Maybe because she’s in a good mood, maybe because Nari seems indeed safe in Baekhyun’s arms, maybe because it’s a little bit of a payback for the whole making her laugh in their first encounter thing, she takes a step back and thanks that she had the idea of leaving a small note and pen near the phone for writing down any messages that is supposed to be left for them and writes down in perfect French — thanking her French classes in her high school and her sister and father interest in french movies — and with her cursive handwriting that isn’t exactly bad, her sister always telling her how she should write wedding invitations if her handwriting weren’t so small. “There you go. Happy now, madame?” And she presses the note carefully on Baekhyun’s forehead, waiting for him to get it before letting it go. It’s nothing really fancy, a small note that says “we humbly invite to our apartment which gives you the right to show up whenever as long as you don’t wake up anyone in the ungodly hours of the night.”
The older male’s next words do make Eunbi snort this time and she rolls her eyes before they fall back to the ball of fur in his arm. “Good to know we’re already in the level of comfort to tease each other.“ She retorts with a dry tone, her nose wrinkling just the slightly bit even if she was the one who started teasing him. Probably; not likely but. This time when she steps closer to rub the spot behind her baby’s ear that always makes her let out a happy and pleased sound, she does just that; her eyes softening when her chinchilla leans on her touch, a more sincere smile on her lips while she watches her for a while and sort of forgets about Baekhyun for a moment before— “Right.” She clears her throat and finally takes a step back so she can move around Baekhyun and reach the couch, sitting there without any ceremony ( after all it’s her couch ) and crossing her legs on top of it, finally showing that she is indeed wearing loose shorts under the shirt ( even if she’d still be in the same position with or without shorts ). “Have a sit. Make yourself at home and all that shit.” Great host skills Eunbi has, as it’s clearly seen. “Want something to drink or eat? Coffee? Tea? Hot cocoa?” She offers after another beat, remembering what her sister does when they receive people.










