August 2016

Jungkook was in Hongdae which was crowded with citizens gathering around different street performances. He was wearing an all-black outfit with a matching black mask, trying to blend in with the crowd.

He had been roaming around for an hour, munching on some street food while enjoying the performances. He was glad nobody had recognised him yet. He could not deny that his impromptu excursion to the busy street of Hongdae had alleviated some of the stress he had been feeling lately.

He had come straight from shooting the short film of his single— Begin. With the success of their previous album, the pressure is greater than ever to also do well for their upcoming comeback. He can't help the feeling of anxiousness and uncertainty.

Checking his watch, it was still 7:30 PM and he still didn't feel like going back to dorm. He at least wanted to get rid of the heavy feeling before going back home and seeing his hyungs.

He opened the 97 line gc and messaged his friends hoping any of them were available to meet up tonight.

Unfortunately for him, those who had been able to reply was either tied up with something tonight or had an early schedule tomorrow morning. 

He sighed in defeat. Maybe he should just head back, at least that was what he thought until he received an incoming call from Bambam.

He pressed the green button to accept the call. He wasn't even able to greet his friend properly because the hyper guy on the other end beat him to it.

"Jungkook-ah! I just saw your message. I'm in Hongdae right now with a friend. We're celebrating. Wanna hang out with us?" he asked loudly, causing Jungkook to distance his phone from his ear.

This time Jungkook sighed in relief. It was perfect. Bambam was also in the area and if he wasn't mistaken from the loud noise he was hearing, he and his friend were at a karaoke.

"Yah, will your friend not mind me crashing your party?" asked Jungkook hesitantly. Though he would appreciate the distraction, he didn't want Bambam's friend to be uncomfortable.

"Ani. I already asked my friend and got the okay," if it was possible, Bambam answered in a louder tone than before. Jungkook could make out Bigbang's Fxxk It being played in the background which made him smile.

"Thanks Bam! I'm also in Hongdae right now. Text me the address and I'll be there in a few," he hanged up. He was smiling his bunny smile under the mask, happy that he has something else to occupy his mind with, even if it's only for a few hours.

He heard the notification on his phone and opened Bambam's message. Now he was even more excited seeing as he'll be headed to an establishment he and his friends frequented when they got together.

Securing his cap and mask, he started to hail a taxi to head to his destination. If going to the place can't shake off the thoughts raging around his mind, he doesn't know what will.

Though a small part of him is daunted about the potential awkwardness in meeting someone new, it wasn't enough to dampen his mood. After all, if Bambam's friend could belt out to Bigbang's song, then he was confident he could make friends with the stranger.

A/N: Another double update because it's Jin Day! Happy Birthday to our vocal angel, happy pill, worldwide handsome— Kim Seokjin!!!