HIBISCUS | Bang Chan of Stray Kids

Track 17

"Even when we're washed away, we return together."

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Track 17

          "I choose Bang Chan and Hyunjinnie!"

          Hyunjin tackled her in a bear hug, cheering loudly, "I knew you loved me most!"

          Hwayoung laughed, patting Hyunjin's shoulder to release her from his tight grip. Once free from his grasp, Hwayoung took a deep breath. Chan danced happily in his seat with a dimpled smile on display, "Yes! I don't get to hear anyone's loud snoring tonight!"

          "How do you know Hwayoung doesn't snore loud herself?" Minho questioned, tilting his head towards Hwayoung, "Unless?"

          Hyunjin playfully glared at Minho, sticking out his arm directly between Hwayoung and Minho, "Hey. Don't cross the line."

          Everyone laughed together mimicking Hyunjin before settling down to figure out the rest of the teams. Felix mockingly made a checkmark with his thumb and pointer finger and rested his chin upon the gesture. He hummed loudly, looking up to think about his answer in exaggeration.

          Minho was the first to grow impatient, "Yah, Yongbokkie. Hurry up!"

          "Okay, okay!" Felix defended, "Minho and Seungmin!"

          "I can't believe you've done this," Changbin casted a betrayed look at Felix, "It's not like I wanted to room with you anyways."

          Minho and Hyunjin snickered the most from Changbin's expression. Felix, clutching his stomach in pain from laughing, tried to apologize and explain his reasoning only to be cut off by his words changing into short humorous gasps. Before Felix could catch his breath, Jeongin jumped in, "2RACHA are mine!"

          Jisung and Changbin shook hands with swagger in celebration. Meanwhile, Stray Kids and Hwayoung continued to converse with one another until they were almost at their stay. Manager SKZ and Manager An made their way from the front of the bus to the back, "Alright, guys. We are about ten minutes away. Us two, plus the other managers, are planning to go eat out in the market tonight, you guys are welcome to join us or stay and cook at the house."

          Stray Kids reasoned with each other briefly before Chan made the final decision, "You guys can go eat out. We want to make our own food tonight."

          Manager SKZ sent a weary look, not completely trusting the group on their own, especially if they were cooking, "Are you sure?"

          Hwayoung spoke up, "You don't have to worry. I'll be the one to look after them. I know how to cook."

          Manager SKZ looked over to Manager An for confirmation and reassurance. Manager An shrugged with one shoulder, "As impossible as it is, Hwayoung can manage a kitchen well."

          With that, Manager SKZ agreed to let Stray Kids and Hwayoung cook at the house while he and the other managers would spend their time at a restaurant with a couple bottles of soju afterwards. Much to their surprise, Hwayoung was put incharge of the others and even took responsibility for holding the JYP credit card. Hwayoung placed the card safely in her wallet just as the bus arrived at the house, parking parallel to the stone walls of the front gate.

           Stray Kids quickly unloaded their bags from the overhead platform and eagerly rushed out. Keeping his word, Minho was the last member to leave as he aided Hwayoung with her baggage. He happily followed after the others as he held his bundles by the knots. Chan unlatched the gate and held it open to everyone to pass through. Felix was the most excited member, as he was the most uneducated about traditional Korean houses. He was the first to climb up the wooden stairs and slid the paper door open, "This looks awesome!"