Ardor Chap. 4

[kumo_is_kumo]

Title: Ardor

Pairing: Kaisoo, implied!Chanbaek

Genre: Soul mate!AU, Romance, Fluff, Angst, Smut

Length: Series

Summary: People are going to meet their soul mate at the age of twenty. Kyungsoo thinks he has lost his soul mate even from the beginning. Jongin thinks he has found his soul mate, but turns out he has not. Weird things happen and chemistry strikes before they meet their true soul mate.













Poster by: ░ spearmint ░ graphic shop









Chapter 4



Never once in his life that Kyungsoo has ever thought of joining a study exchange. And to top that, without paying a single cent.

He is supposed to pay like the others, but Kyungsoo has more than credits and points to last him getting free treatment for the rest of his time in the college. The perks of being a smart student.

The college he is attending is celebrating its newly formed cooperation with the sister college three towns away. They offer a study exchange to the college he is attending, to broaden students’ experience, to give them more credits, and to build a better education. The college three towns away is known to be the best college in their area.

With his worn out backpack and a small bag for all his belongings, Kyungsoo waits with the other students just at the college back gate. He is kind of afraid to make such a broad move, but he thinks that this will be good for him. Too much negativity here.

Kyungsoo considers this as a new start.

He climbs up the bus, giving a last glance to the college building which he will left for about six months from now. He thinks about wanting to see Jongin’s face for the last time before he would go but that’s not for him to decide. It’s destiny’s.

As he sits down at the second row, Kyungsoo stares out and touches the window.

I’ll be back soon.











Jongin feels dread filling his gut the moment he wakes up in the morning. His chest churns as if something heavy is sitting on top of it. And he feels nervous. And afraid, too.

It feels like… something bad is going to happen.

He can’t even stomach his cereals. He forgets his book and he has to run back home again. He almost stumbles over a lamp post in his walk.

Seriously. Nothing goes right for him.

He walks into the college, feeling sensitive to every single move from people. It might b his feeling only, but it seems like the building is less crowded than usually. He would easily find small groups of students lounging around the bench or near the lobby, but there are only a few.

He wonders what’s going on today.

Oh, he wonders where’s Kyungsoo, too. He hasn’t seen him since a few days ago.

A few people crowd around the college’s bulletin and he finds one person is oddly familiar. With a tap on the person’s shoulder, Jongin calls, “Baekhyun.”

The male glances at him, a horror stricken face greets Jongin.

“Hey, Baekhyun. Have you seen Kyungsoo anywhere?”

Baekhyun gulps, lifting his pretty finger up to point onto the nailed bulletin on the board.



List of Names of Students Joining Study Exchange.

Do Kyungsoo.

Departure date and time: January 19th, 2017 at 8 A.M.



“…what is that?” Jongin whispers as a shudder runs his spine.

Baekhyun splays his palm over the bulletin. “Kyungsoo joined the study exchange… for half a year.”

“What? Why would he do that? Why would he go?” Jongin asks, feeling confused and hysterical. Baekhyun says nothing to answer him, yet he keeps his gaze on him.

Jongin freezes. Why? What’s the reason of Kyungsoo’s departure?

Him.

It’s because of him. It’s because of Jongin.

With his breathing ragged, Jongin spins on his heels and runs towards the back gate, hoping to be able to catch Kyungsoo from going. His chest churns pathetically and he stumbles over his shoelaces but it’s okay. At least he has to stop Kyungsoo from going away. They haven’t talked about anything yet.

As he glances at his wrist watch, Jongin reads the digital clock. 8:26 A.M.

Is he late?

The back gate is empty and Jongin gasps for air. There’s no trace of him arriving at the right time and by the sense of his gut feeling, he is late.

Kyungsoo has left.











The bus stops as it drives into a wide complex of the college. Kyungsoo looks around in awe, together with the other students because the place is so big and pretty. After five hours of drive, they have arrived at the college.

Kyungsoo drags his bag down the bus and stands still on his spot. A professor comes to welcome them to their place. They need to follow the rules and they will get a place in the dorms, mixed with the original students from the college.

The paper in his hand will lead him to the room where he will be staying with another person for the next months. With nervous heart thudding in his chest, Kyungsoo takes a deep breath before lifting his hand up to knock onto the door.

There’s a sound of ‘coming!’ from the inside of the room and Kyungsoo grips onto his fist tightly to calm himself. The door opens and comes into the view is a very tall male with wide smile welcoming him.

“Hello! You must be my new roommate! Come in, come in! Let me help you with your bag!”

Kyungsoo blinks and bows politely to the male, refusing his attempt to take his bag, but the male clearly doesn’t seem to mind as he takes over his bag and ushers Kyungsoo inside. The room is spacious, with a small area for makeshift living room, a kitchen, and with a few walks away, he can see two beds on each side of the wall.

“Welcome here! I hope the journey didn’t worn you out because we have so many things to do!” The male says, putting his bag onto one of the bed which Kyungsoo concludes will be his to occupy.

“Uh,” he stutters, before bowing lowly to greet the male, “h-hello- I mean, how are you, I-I’m- my name is Do Kyungsoo, uh, please take care of me…”

The male laughs, his voice resonating in the whole room. “You are a shy one, huh? Don’t be so formal around me, roommate! I’m Chanyeol! Park Chanyeol!”

Kyungsoo forces a smile at the friendly male, or Chanyeol, who is now staring at him with wide grin playing on his face.

“So, Kyungsoo! Would you like to rest or try my delicious cooking for the first time?” Chanyeol offers, skipping on his feet in giddy, and Kyungsoo feels a sincere smile curls on his lips after a very long time.

“I would like to try your cooking, Chanyeol. Thank you very much.”

“Okay! One kimchi fried rice coming!”







Fitting into a new place is not something easy for Kyungsoo. He can’t start a conversation with a stranger and he could only keep his head down.

His first day in the new place is going relatively well, seeing that the only talking one here is Chanyeol. The tall male is acting as his tour guide by taking him all over the places; from the rest of the dorm, the cafeteria, the lectures’ rooms, the break rooms, and so many rooms Kyungsoo needs to write down on notes.

He concludes that Chanyeol is one talkative male because ever since they introduced each other a few hours ago, he has not stopped talking. Chanyeol tells him that he has been staying in the dorm all by himself and he hasn’t gotten any roommate so he is very excited to have someone to talk to. Kyungsoo gives him a small smile.

Chanyeol also introduces him to some of his friends. A handsome looking male goes with the name of Joonmyun and his soul mate with the name of Yixing who is a transfer student. Also a stoic looking guy named Sehun who surprisingly talks a lot when he jokes around with Chanyeol.

Kyungsoo is glad that he gets to be roomed with someone friendly and kind. It’s a good start.











“Chanyeol?” He calls softly, standing rigid in the middle of the room.

“Mmh?” The tall male answers, looking up from the game he is playing.

“Is it okay that I… use the kitchen?”

“Sure! Don’t worry about anything! This is your room, too! Are you going to make something?”

Kyungsoo curls a tiny smile, fiddling with his fingers. “Yes. I would like to make something for you… for being so kind to me on my first day here. Is that okay?”

Chanyeol throws his game controller onto his bed and he jumps around the room.

“I’m so excited! What will you make, Kyungsoo? Oh my gosh, I will have a meal buddy from now on!”

A soft laugh bubbles out of Kyungsoo upon watching the tall male running around in circle.

“Come on, my friend! I will help you as your assistant!” Chanyeol throws an arm over his shoulder and beckons him towards the kitchen.

Kyungsoo smiles. Chanyeol calls him as his friend.











After a heartwarming dinner where they talk about some things and also Chanyeol complimenting his cooking with tears in his eyes, Kyungsoo steps into the bathroom to freshen up before sleeping.

He stands in front of the mirror, looking at his face, and finding it weird because he has a faint trace of smile on it. He does smile a lot today. Chanyeol makes a good roommate. Even though he hasn’t known him for too long, but he can tell he is being a very good friend.

Kyungsoo touches his own cheek.

“Is this my new start…?” He ponders softly.

There’s a knock onto the bathroom door, surprising him.

“Kyungsoo, are you going to be long in there? Ugh, my stomach aches! I think I ate too much food!” Chanyeol groans from the outside.

Kyungsoo blinks his eyes before he laughs wholeheartedly.

“Wait for a moment!”







He slips into his bed, cuddling into the softness of the fabric, because he hasn’t felt this kind of softness in his rusty living place before.

Chanyeol walks out of the bathroom, relief written all over his face.

“Fuh! Sorry for the bad impression! I don’t usually have diarrhea when I know someone new! I swear!”

Kyungsoo smiles. “It’s okay. At least it shows that your digestion is healthy.”

Chanyeol throws himself onto his bed, sighing.

“My first night with a roommate!” He says happily. Kyungsoo curls under his blanket.

“Thank you for today, Chanyeol. I really appreciate it that you are being so kind to me.

The tall male grins at him. “Hey, no need to thank me! That’s what friends are for! Don’t mention it, Kyungsoo! I will help you anytime you need it.”

Kyungsoo closes his eyes. “Good night, Chanyeol.”

“Good night, Kyungsoo! Wake me up when you need something!” Chanyeol whisper-screams as he switches the lamp off.

Kyungsoo smiles.











“Kyungsoo-yah! I have your breakfast ready!” Chanyeol’s voice booms from the small kitchen.

“Yes, thank you.” Kyungsoo smiles up as he takes a plate full of toast bread, sunny side eggs, and bacons.

“How’s your feeling? You are going to start your first class here!” The tall male asks, shoving a big cut of the bacon into his mouth and coughing for a few seconds.

Kyungsoo smiles. “Excited. And nervous, too. I’m afraid of… making a mistake.”

Chanyeol widens his already-huge eyes, waving his palm. “Hey! Humans make mistakes to grow up! Nothing to worry about!” He grins widely. Kyungsoo nods to his words.

“After your class is over, I will wait outside, okay? Then we can go to the cafeteria together!”

“Uh, if that’s fine with you. I don’t want to bother you.”

“Nonsense! We will always have our meals together, my friend!” Chanyeol gives him a thumb up. Kyungsoo tries mimicking him with his own thumb, but he ends up making Chanyeol laughs and chokes onto his tea.

Such a messy morning.











“Hey! How was your lecture?” Chanyeol greets him happily. Kyungsoo hugs his book close.

“It’s… new. Very exciting. My college didn’t have that kind of teaching method. It’s fantastic. I like it.” He answers, eyes shining in excitement. The lecture just now had taken his full attention and Kyungsoo still can’t wrap his head around it. He expected himself to be a ball of nervousness during the class but he was surprisingly relaxed and managed to learn in excitement.

“Glad to hear that, although I have never heard someone liked a lecture, but it’s okay! Come on!” Chanyeol drags him towards the cafeteria and Kyungsoo tries to catch up with his short legs.

He is being maneuvered to sit onto the bench, where Chanyeol easily slips beside him. Soon, the new friends from yesterday join them one by one. Kyungsoo remembers the sleepy one as… Yixing, isn’t it?

“Hyung! You can’t be sleeping again!” Chanyeol nags at the half asleep male who is leaning onto his soul mate’s shoulder.

Joonmyun laughs, patting his soul mate on his fluffy hair. “Let him be. He stayed up all night to finish his assignment. Poor guy.”

Chanyeol pouts because he loses another listened, as Sehun is busy with his game in his phone. He ends up glancing back to Kyungsoo who is sitting silently.

“I will just tell you then. Kyungsoo! I heard about a part time job in a small café near! I’m planning to apply, would you like to apply together?”

“Uh? Me?” Kyungsoo points onto himself. Chanyeol nods excitedly.

“We are best buddies, Kyungsoo! Best buddies stay together in every occasion!” He says, gripping onto Kyungsoo’s hands tightly while giving pleading eyes.

Sehun snorts. “Liar.”

“Shut up, you brat!”

The stoic face male gazes up from his game. “Chanyeol hyung, I have applied there.”

“What? And you didn’t tell me?”

“I did. Just now.” Sehun shrugs with a teasing grin.

“Kyungsoo, let’s do it together! We can make money, not much, but let’s do it!”

Chanyeol is literally begging, even as far as faking a sob. Kyungsoo ponders over in his mind. It doesn’t hurt to start a part time job in this new town. He also needs to earn money for himself.

“Sure. Let’s do it.” He gives Chanyeol a tiny smile.

The tall male whoops and hugs him tightly, before releasing him and going to hug Sehun.

Sehun stares at Kyungsoo and makes a gesture with his fingers, as if telling him that Chanyeol is crazy.

Kyungsoo laughs at that.









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A/N: Another update! New start for Soo, with new surrounding and new friends! Sorry if it's a bit boring! ;~;
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