A Still Day or A Hurricane | Jungkook

Part 5

Jungkook yelps in surprise as Hobi nudges him on the shoulder, the young man's eyes blinking to try to stay awake as he continues his preparations for the day's bakes.

"I honestly didn't think you'd last more than a day but it's already Thursday and I'm impressed," the older man chuckles. "You got it hard, Kook. I didn't think you'd be committed to anything other than baking."

"Well, I am still baking," Jungkook responds, taking the puff pastry that's been chilled overnight. "Just, you know, doing it for someone who—" he holds his hand up in front of Hobi to keep him from interjecting— "is actually helping me with the final dessert menu," Jungkook continues.

"I am the one who should be helping you with the final menu," Hobi teases. "I am your boss, not ___."

"Yes, but you're not a customer, she is."

"Who also happens to be the woman you're currently crushing on."

"And that," Jungkook doesn't hesitate.

It's been 4 days since he's been coming to the cafe about 6 hours earlier than he's required to. After finding out that you come here every morning for your only caffeine fix of the day, he rearranged his shift so that he's on opening duty and taking this time to whip up something he's been working on to serve to you, on the house, as part of his efforts of finalizing the dessert menu that Hobi has asked him to do.

You were surprised when you arrived last Monday, not expecting Jungkook to be there serving your coffee because that's also something he learned to do.

He also served you a strawberry tart like you hoped he did last weekend, and he was over the moon when he saw your lips turn up after the first bite, even more so when you finished it immediately and told him to make sure it makes it on the menu.

Everyday since then, Jungkook has been making something new for you to try, from scratch. He'd been perfecting the recipes in time for the soft launch in a few weeks, as Hobi wants an afternoon tea set with seasonal pastries.

As Hobi's favorite customer, Jungkook says it's important that you get to weigh in on which ones make the final cut, although both men know that's complete bullshit. Jungkook hasn't stopped thinking nor talking about you since that night you both met, and all he wants to do is impress you.

Hobi watches the young man prepare the filling for the turnovers, with Jungkook hissing as he lightly burns his fingers from momentarily dozing off. He only had 3 hours of sleep after staying up late playing Overwatch with his friends, with Jimin copping out much earlier in the night because of work. Lucky him, Jungkook thinks, being in the same space as you everyday.

"Fuck," Jungkook wails, tending to his aching fingers.

"Love hurts, doesn't it?" Hobi teases, earning him a smack from the younger man.

"Be supportive, will you?"

"I am! Even if I think you don't really have a chance."

"Why, because of my age? I'm not her type? She's mature and responsible and I'm not?" Jungkook states. "I've heard that already from her friends."

"And they have a point, Kook. They are her friends."

"Yeah but—" his mouth opens then closes, unsure what else he wants to say.

He doesn't want to come off as disrespectful, even if all he's been doing is give you free food.

"You know what makes one not mature? Not accepting no for an answer," Hobi points out.

Jungkook merely huffs, knowing his friend is right.

It's not another hour when you arrive, in your high-waist skirt and kitten heels, iPad in hand as you read through articles and case files. He sees you from the kitchen order your drink and settle at your usual table, the one in the corner.