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"Have a safe trip home. Namjoon-ssi. Make sure to come next week, yeah?" Hoseok said as he closed his pen lid and kept it on the table along with his notepad, making sure Namjoon doesn't have anything written on it.

"Um, Hyung?" Namjoon called out, Hoseok facing his back.

"Yes, Namjoon?"

"Can you cancel the next session? I have exams next week." He lied. The younger didn't have an exam. He just didn't want to come to this session and listen to Hoseok blabber about self-love and also he doesn't want to see his perfect face. He is just too perfect for him to even face.

Hoseok again got the fact that the boy was lying but he wouldn't like to force his patients for a stupid session. He thought of an offer that Namjoon might not decline. Basically had a fifty-fifty chance and the psychiatrist didn't want to lose it.

"We can delay the time, Namjoon. You have been missing your sessions for like three weeks. This is not good and I was also thinking to take you someplace to visit. What do you say?" Hoseok proposed and Namjoon was in deep thoughts.

I don't really care if it's good or bad. I just don't like facing your handsome face. What place does he want me to take anyway?

"You'll see if you come that day." Hoseok smiled and Namjoon's eyes widen.

"Do you read minds or something?!" Namjoon gasped making Hoseok burst into laughter. "You don't, right?"

"Haha! No, I don't. Your face was screaming that you were thinking about what place I want to take you." Namjoon chuckled softly which made Hoseok relieved a little about the fact that the boy felt calm and not stressed at the moment. "By the way, Jin Hyung called me and told me to tell you to go to his cafe. He wants you there. Why is your phone dead by the way?"

"Ah! Okay, thank you." The brunette was about to leave but Hoseok tugged onto his hoodie sleeve.

"So, are you coming for the session? If yes, I'll cancel all the sessions that day and might even tell Jin Hyung to join us." Manipulating was something Hoseok was an expert in and he knew Namjoon can't decline him. He internally smirked feeling proud.

"Okay, I guess."

"When will your 'exam' end?" Hoseok emphasizes the word 'exam' and crosses his slender arms on his chest while leaning back on his wooden office desk.

"I- um- one PM?" Namjoon stammered. Hoseok chuckled at his state.

"Okay okay. Come at one thirty PM sharp with Jin Hyung. I'll see you. Now get going. Your boyfriend is probably waiting for you." Namjoon gulped and nodded.

"Okay bye, Seokie Hyung." He bid his goodbyes and left the clinic.

He took a bus to his boyfriend's cafe.

Reaching there, he swiftly opened the door, the bell tinged ever so softly announcing his arrival. It was afternoon, so the cafe was almost empty, with just a few customers sitting around.

"Welcome to Epiphany! What can I get- Oh Joonie Hyung! How can I help you? Jin Hyung just went outside to get some sprinkles for the kids as we are out of it. Should I get you a latte or iced Americano? Or maybe some Lavender tea?" The boy behind the counter named Jeon Jeongguk babbled and Namjoon smiled at his childish instincts. The boy was only nineteen for God sake.

"Calm down, bro. I'll have some latte. Thanks." Namjoon smiled at the boy. Jeongguk will never admit that he has a big fat crush on the older but he wouldn't also admit that he loves his colleague and roommate, Taehyung who is two years older than him.

Taehyung is whipped for the boy but Jeongguk keeps rejecting him. *ze author facepalms* Don't worry, they'll get along.

The bell by the door chimed again announcing that someone has entered. Namjoon was sipping on his latte when he lifted his eyes up to see who came.

"Jeonggukie? Is Namjoon here?" Seokjin asked as soon as he entered.

"Ah yes, he is here, sitting over there." Jeongguk pointed at Namjoon and the brunette waved at his boyfriend.

"Hey, Joonie! How are you? How was your session with Hoseok?" Seokjin softly and lovingly wrapped his arms around his boyfriend into a hug.

"It was good, Hyung. He said in next week's session he will be taking us somewhere."

"Yeah, he told me. I wonder where he wants to take us." Seokjin kissed Namjoon's nose in a chaste. "He is full of surprises." Namjoon nodded. "So am I!" Seokjin carefully took out a small box and inside there was a cute platinum pendant carved in the shape of a magnolia.

"Hyung, what is this?" Namjoon said, not wanting to accept the pendant.

"Shush!" Seokjin shushed his lover with a chaste kiss on the lips and wore him the pendant.

"Why a magnolia?" Namjoon asked curiously as he inspected the pendant resting on his chest.

"Magnolia meanings depend on the colour of the flower and the immediate culture of the person giving and receiving the flowers. Usually, magnolias are given as presents from men to women as if the men are saying, 'You are worthy of a beautiful magnolia.' so just to let you know that you're beautiful and perfect, I'm giving you this even though you're a man but who gives a shit about gender these days. I love you, bub." Seokjin reasoned with a soft kiss on his forehead. Namjoon smiled while looking up at his boyfriend.