Jamais Vu

Chapter 35

"Five, six, seven, eight, pa, pa, pa," said Hoseok, with each step the group made. They were practising diligently for the comeback and concerts and there was no room for mistakes. They treated each performance as if it's their last, so they were pouring their heart and soul into every performance they were going to make.

"Namjoon-ah, bend your body lower," instructed Hoseok.

"I'm tall. I can't go any lower than that," said Namjoon.

"It's still not low enough. Come on, you can do it," commented Hoseok looking at Namjoon. "You look like you're just looking up."

"I'll try," said Namjoon.

"Jin-hyung, your head was turning in the wrong direction," added Hoseok.

"Sorry. I'll do it right this time," Jin gave Hoseok an okay sign.

"Start from the top," said Teacher Son, their performance director, playing the song again.

They were dancing since early in the morning and by the time they stopped for a break, BTS and the dance crew were panting heavily. Everyone went out for refreshment and Hoseok followed the crowd to the serving room for brunch.

Hoseok was not actually hungry. He was just looking forward to see Sunhee. He spotted her and his face broke into a huge smile as he approached her. He was trying so hard not to push the people in front of him and made his way. He noticed some of his band members were smirking at him at that moment. They knew him too well not to notice the sudden change of his demeanour. Hoseok and Sunhee haven't seen each other for so long that it was making him surly.

"Thank you for the delivery, ae-," said Hoseok stopped halfway as Sunhee gave him a warning look. They're in public and their relationship was still unknown to other people. "Ae yo, that looks good," he corrected himself.

Jin and Yoongi rolled their eyes to the lame emendation and Namjoon coughed discreetly, hiding his laugh. They knew Hoseok and he was practically buzzing at the sight of Sunhee nearby.

"I'm a fan of your sweet roll," said Taehyung, munching on the said bread. "The best."

"I'm glad you like it," said Sunhee in return.

"I think I'm addicted to your croissant, noona," said Jimin as he placed one on his plate. "It's flaky and soft."

"That's good. Just remember, sourdough bread is not without calories. It's just easier to digest as compared to normal bread," informed Sunhee. "Jimin-ssi, I used a lot of butter to make the croissant. Be warned."

"No worries. I'll be burning the calories as fast as I eat this. Especially when Hoseok hyung here is going on a slave driver mode," informed Jimin.

"What did he do?" asked Sunhee, eyeing at Hoseok.

"Everything has to be precise, or he would start glaring at you," said Taehyung.

"I'm not that bad," defended Hoseok.

"Even Jungkook here is trying really hard not to make mistakes even when he never made any," said Jin.

"Hope hyung is scary lately," Jungkook shudders. "It's like his eyes are shooting out laser beams."

"Enough tattling on me. I need to excuse myself and Sunhee for a while," interrupted Hoseok. "Did you bring the document for me to look over?" asked Hoseok to Sunhee all of a sudden.

Sunhee looked clueless and Hoseok hoped she picked that hint that he wanted to be alone with her. He looked at her and tried to signal her with her eyes, urging her to play along. He nearly sighed with relief when she did.