𝐒𝐕𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐞́| Seventeen

스물넷 (24)

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     "Yeona," Seokmin called as he leaned back to the kitchen counter, interrupting Yeona's concentration in cooking. "Yeah?" she hummed as she gave him a quick glance. "Soonyoung wants to see you in his office." "But I'm helping Wonwoo." she replied without looking back, proceeding to pour the ingredients inside the boiling pot. "No it's okay." Wonwoo chirped in as he began to roll up his sleeves. "You go ahead. I can do this myself." 

"Are you sure?"

Wonwoo nodded insistently. 

"Well, suit yourself." 

     "Wash your hands, Yeon." Wonwoo mumbled before she went ahead to the kitchen sink. Seokmin then breathed a complaint, his head looking down in slight disappointment. "We really need more kitchen staff." The latter replied with a tone of disbelief, "Seriously. Mingyu knows how to cook, and is probably the best chef in our crew. Why not add him?"

     "Jisoo," Seokmin lifted his head up. "Soonyoung wants to see you, too; along with Jeonghan." 

     The loud sounds of a pestle pounding on a mortar came to a stop, Jisoo quietly hummed in response -- like he always does.  All he does is stay silent, talk occasionally, and blabber all he needs to say to his only friend, Jeonghan. It was almost like he didn't have a voice; and oddly enough, Jisoo wanted to stay that way.

"I'm so done with this silent treatment." said Seokmin through a sigh. 

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      Jeonghan arrived in Soonyoung's office first, then to be followed by Yeona and Seokmin, and then Jisoo. The four were seated on black plastic chairs, excitement and thrill gradually swallowing them as a whole. Missions were fun for them, at the very least. It was the only time they could bond together, because everyone was just so busy and tired; and most of the time, they all just wanted to stay in bed. So now, the four employees face their manager with a straight face, trying to hide the thrill that flows within them.

     "I have a big mission for all four of you." Soonyoung announced with a smug grin. "And it involves..." The manager started tapping his fingers against the table to imitate the sounds of a drumroll. He smiled upon seeing the grins of his co-workers. He then shouted with glee, "Going to Seoul!!" 

     Soonyoung gave no time for them to be shocked as he began explaining the details of the mission. "As you two may know, Jisoo and Seokmin; we're nearly out of Euphoria ingredients! All of which are high-quality and from the big city. Now, because Seoul is a huge city, I'll be dividing you into pairs. Yeona, you go with Seokmin. Jisoo, you're with Jeonghan."

     He continued after pause, "Bring back a potion of endorphins and serotonin from Tea By Tea, south half of Seoul. And a potion of oxytocin, along with serotonin mix from NCTea Factories, north half of Seoul."

     Soonyoung explained further, taking four train tickets from deep within his pockets and placing them on the table. "You'll be heading to the city tomorrow, five o'clock in the afternoon. Eat your dinner on the train ride, and spend the night there in a hotel to regain your energy."

     "I'll allow you four to wander around and buy some souvenirs. Take some photos, too!" he added, and in response, all four of them smiled at him warmly. 

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     The following day, when the sun was covered with clouds and such, as it positioned itself to end the partly-cloudy afternoon; the four missioners made their way to a dark alley deep within the city. They dressed in dark colored coats, turtle necks and plain t-shirts, slacks and high-waisted jeans, formal shoes and high-heels; they looked stylish, elegant and cool. They walked together in pairs; the lady was walking alongside the kind gentleman, Seokmin. The other kind gentleman was walking with his delinquent best friend, casually conversing normally as if they weren't intimidated by the unfamiliar, dark road.