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⚾️ TEAM KIM SEOKJIN ⚾️

YoonKi_monsturr: just fax. No 🖨.

loliTae: NANI!?

loliTae: Kookie's not gay?

loliTae: I'm pretty sure he was.. i felt it on my radar.. 🤨

nemjune: *dramatic gasp* what is the meaning of thizz?? Oshiete yo~

jeikeihey: I dont share the same sexual orientation with you hyung @loliTae

loliTae: FYI. I'm bisexual, not gay.

loliTae: and nothing is wrong with that! I'm a beautiful person inside and out.🦄

nemjune: we gotchu @loliTae

kweenVee: MIN YOONGI

kweenVee: im gonna whoop ur ass when I see you!! 🧹🪓 🧨

YoonKi_monsturr: hey @kweenVee! wanna see a magic trick?

nemjune: no dick pics please 😰

nemjune: respect the rules of the chatroom.

YoonKi_monsturr: now u see me!

YoonKi_monsturr: now u don't! 🤡

YoonKi_monsturr has logged out

kweenVee: @YoonKi_monsturr pussy

loliTae: *censored*

alpacaParkaJin: i need a 250 word essay on this. And NO, articles are not counted. @kweenVee

hoseokWOAHH: @alpacaParkaJin you can't even say alpaca hyung.

jimneyxx: wtfok @jeikeihey

jimneyxx: JEON JUNGKOOKK

jimneyxx: you have now graduated from being single. Congratulations, please accept my handshake. 🤝

nemjune: Just like Ariana Grande said and I quote, she might've let you hold your hand in school but imma show you how to graduate, unquote.

nemjune: yeEEEAaaahhuuheeAhh~ mmmmmm~

alpacaParkaJin: i just thought of something amazing while eating a donut!!!!

alpacaParkaJin: This filling has a nice feeling. 👍

loliTae: @kweenVee are you going to invite us on your first anniversary?

kweenVee: I haven't confirmed anything yet!

jeikeihey: stfu @loliTae

alpacaParkaJin: No reaction?

alpacaParkaJin: so mean!!! I worked hard on that 🥺🥺

hoseokWOAHH: speaking of working hard, anyone here been studying for the qualifying exam?

jimneyxx: shit i forgot i go to school.

loliTae: I know someone who ranked 299 out of 300. A legend.

kweenVee: lol who's that idiot?

jimneyxx: YA! I can't be good at everything!

jimneyxx: i just don't like studying.

jimneyxx: i don't need grades to play baseball.

jeikeihey: uhhh yes you do.

jimneyxx: wth

jimneyxx: wait. even an idiot can swing a bat. So why the fuck not?

jeikeihey: idiots don't win in a game. 😒

jeikeihey: same reason why u can't beat me in any game.

loliTae: haha DoUbLE kiLL! 

hoseokWOAHH: you need to pass on your exams in order to play. @jimneyxx

loliTae: I'm safeu!!

loliTae: I'm ranked 114/300. 😎

kweenVee: that means if any one of us fail, our team can't play?

nemjune: @kweenVee  that's the school's policy. Plus you have to take supplementary classes.

kweenVee: I didn't know that..

kweenVee: how bad is Jimin at studying? It can't be that bad, right?

jimneyxx: actually...

jimneyxx: I got a 3 on my Korean studies the last time..

kweenVee: NO

loliTae: how are you that bad??? You're Korean!? Born in Korea. Raised in Korea.

kweenVee: if we want to play, I think we should help Jimin.

kweenVee: Jimin that means no dates with Syd for a whole week!!

kweenVee: I will talk to Syd.

jimneyxx: that's too much!! 😭😭😭😭

jeikeihey: if you weren't ranked last, we wouldn't even be having this conversation. 🙄

jimneyxx: I'm not last! I'm second to the last. 🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻

nemjune: that's not something to be proud of. 😰

hoseokWOAHH: I'm good at Life Science, I can tutor him in that subject.

loliTae: I got 96 on my English test! I'll help Jimin but I get to have free snacks.

loliTae: Or no deal. 🤷‍♂️

nemjune: I'm pretty good with all the subjects. Jimin, just ask me if you need help.

jimneyxx: guys... i'm really touched. 🥺

kweenVee: there's no reason for you to fail now. You have to pass!

alpacaParkaJin:  Let's pass! Salon-Pass!!

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"Dad, I'm home." I called out to his study and he raised his head from his laptop, looking at me behind his rectangular spectacles.

"Where did you go?" Dad asked. He leaned back to his chair and lowered his glasses a bit.

"I bought ice cream." I grinned and lifted my hand up to show him. We sat outside on the balcony together and ate our ice cream.

"So, did Syd say she's okay with going with us for the weekend?" Dad asked while I was on the phone, just scrolling through the group's chatroom.

"Yep. She's even excited because it's her first time camping." I replied with a big smile. "Um, Dad? I have friends who likes fishing and I kinda mentioned this to them.. They asked me if they can come with us."

My Dad had no reaction so I added, "I know it's our thing as a family and I told them not to expect anything. I just wanted to ask you first."

"Of course, they can. They're your friends." Dad said as he gave me a warm smile.

"Really? Yoon-" I was so excited but I managed to stop myself before I can mention their names because I haven't told them that the friends I'm referring to are guys.

"Friends are also family, isn't it? I'm glad I could to meet my daughter's friends." Dad didn't notice my tongue almost slipping but I have to tell him. Maybe not now because it'll ruin the happy mood. I smiled happily beside him and enjoyed our father-daughter time. I will definitely tell him tomorrow.

Tomorrow came and I still could not tell him about it. I dropped tons of hints but I don't think he understood them. I don't even know how to start telling him. How do I say it without him finding out about the baseball team?

I found him reading the newspaper in the living room and sat beside him slowly to make my presence known. "Morning Dad."

"Goodmorning pumpkin." He lifts his eyes from the newspaper to send me a smile.

"Um, Dad, remember I told you about my friends?" I started, pulling my legs towards my chest.

"Yeah. Did you tell them already?" He asked without sparing me a glance.

"Not yet. I just want to tell you something before I tell them." I replied. "My friends are guys. Like they are all guys."

"Oh, that's great then. They can help me with setting up the tents." He said nonchalantly but I was confused.

"Okay then. I'm going to tell them to prepare." I replied and left, still doubtful. That was so easy. Maybe I was just overthinking it. I mean, there's nothing wrong with having guy friends. I just thought Dad would think otherwise.

Or does he know about it already?

He stands up and heads to the kitchen, opening the fridge then he turns to me with a big smile. "What does my pumpkin want to eat for lunch? Daddy can make anything and it's edible now!"

Or not?

"Anything is fine. I'll help you cook." I smiled as I walk to where he is. He gave me a knife and a cutting board to slice potatoes.

"Watch your fingers." He cautioned while teaching me how to properly hold a knife while slicing. All of a sudden, he turned silent while peeling onions. "Your mom was supposed to be the one to teach you how to cook.."

"I guess I have no choice but to learn from the master now." I replied and he laughed out loud.

"That's right." Dad tousled my hair and I scolded him for that which he just laughed off.

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Monday morning, we were invited to Namjoon's house for the tutoring. I went there with Taehyung, in our bikes, since we live in the same neighborhood. We found Hoseok's motorcycle already parked outside so we went straight in. As expected, Hoseok was there with Jimin, Jungkook and Namjoon. They were playing Gang Beast and are very loud.

"Hey, Vee! Hey Tae!" Namjoon greeted casually and told us to sit anywhere we like.

I sat down on the nearby couch, "Aren'twe supposed to tutor Jimin?

"Chill, Barbie. We're waiting for Yoongi hyung." Jimin said and cursed right after his character was thrown off the building by Jungkook.

I dreaded that nickname. I thought they've forgotten it already. "Where is Yoongi?"

"He said he's on his way 5 minutes ago." Hoseok said, checking his phone again. "Biggest lie ever."

"I'm gonna beat his ass to a pulp when he gets here." I crossed my arms and leaned back.

"Um, this country is not ready for World War III." Jungkook spoke for the first time. Our eyes met and he sent me a smile. It was still awkward with the guys around but I liked it.

"And Seokjin hyung?" Taehyung asked when he didn't spot him.

"On a date." Jimin answered then glanced towards me. "I wish I could spend time with Syd too. If it weren't for someone.."

To which I replied with conviction, "NO. And glaring at me won't help."

Yoongi arrived an hour later. So much for being on the way 55 minutes ago. I mentally rolled my eyes when he stepped inside. He sat next to me and latched his arm on my shoulder then kissed my cheek. "I missed you, Vee."

I jumped so fast and was about to send his ass to Finland but Namjoon caught my foot right before it lands on Yoongi's grin. "My parents are working abroad and entrusted me to take care of the house and my little sister is sleeping upstairs."

"You have a little sister?" My eyes animatedly sparkled when I heard about a small young girl being in the same house as Namjoon. "And you live alone with a younger sister to take care off."

"Yep. She's in the fourth grade." Namjoon proudly announced. That was cute.

"That's so responsible of you." I said with admiration, making Namjoon flustered.

"He's not the responsible one though." Hoseok chuckled. "Hajoon does the budgeting, chores, the laundry and the cooking."

"Oh. I didn't know it's diss Namjoon day." Namjoon sarcastically replied, wriggling his hands weirdly.

"And she wants to marry Yoongi." Jimin added with disgust. "Talk about toxic relationship. Phew."

"Why Yoongi?" I heavily questioned.

"It's called Charisma, Yoo. And Park, don't drag others down just because you're ugly." Yoongi shrugged his shoulders and smirked. "Hajoon is a wise young woman who has fine tastes in men."

"I strongly disagree!" I exclaimed. "Namjoon, as an older brother, you should guide your sister to make better life decisions."

When the argument finally died down, Namjoon discussed his assessment findings of Jimin's previous test scores and even his study habits. He might not be great at house chores but he is intelligent to the point that it's sometimes scary.

"So I noticed that Jimin isn't so bad at memorizing our plays but has poor academic performance." Namjoon spoke and we all listened to him, gathered around the dining table. "I prepared this chart to compare his performance."

"Why do I feel so insulted?" Jimin stood up and said, "Aren't you guys supposed to help me study? What's all this shit?"

"We are so shut the hell up." Jungkook sat him back down.

"Looking at these two charts, it is apparent that Jimin performs better when he moves his body. He retains more information whenever his body is active. So, I think it will be more efficient if we plan a specialized routine for him that involves both physical and mental aspects instead of going for the traditional method of studying." Namjoon ended his explanation with a set of flash cards. "To prove this theory, I prepared these flashcards for the first lesson. Jimin will memorize all this while doing squat variations."

"You grow your brain while growing your butt as well.." Yoongi concluded. "Hm, not bad."

"Great. I'm a lab rat now?" Jimin deadpanned, "Am I going to be alive after this?"

"Of course. I'm in charge of cooking. I will make sure you get the nutrients you need to study hard." Taehyung grinned widely as he sport an apron.

"Nutrition, of course!!! Taehyung, you are a genius!" Yoongi claps his hand against Taehyung's back.

"Yeah, people call me that a lot." Tae grinned sheepishly.

"What? A genius?" I asked.

"No, Taehyung. That's my name so people call me that a lot." He replied as he makes himself a sandwich. "Hey Jimin, I can make you jam and bread with omega 3. Or do you like peanut butter?"

Jimin's knees gave out but Hoseok picks him back up, "It's all for your sake, buddy."