Decalcomania | JJK

07: Shopping trip

The tiny bell indicating costumers' arrival rang as the trio of friends entered the small coffee shop where they were considered regulars.

The sun was shining through the windows of the small shop, making the room seem more spacious than usual. This weekend was the perfect weather to go strolling down the streets and even though Hoseok had dreaded this day and was pouting all the way to the small coffee shop, he was smiling on the inside, happy to spend time with his favorite people.

The barista behind the counter looked up from his phone noticing his favorite customers. Favorite, because they were one of the few that always laughed at his jokes.

"Dragging him along on your shopping trip again?" The barista spoke and put his hands on the counter, ready to finally have some human interaction.

The shop was rarely busy and most costumers didn't answer properly when talked to -- they just nodded while keeping their eyes locked on their screens and as soon as they got their coffee, they left. There's nothing else to say than, Busan is a busy city.

Nia and Haejin turned to the tall brunette barista, both returning his wide smile. Meanwhile Hoseok grunted with his back turned at them, pretending to analyze the paintings on the wall.

"Don't act like you don't enjoy it." The barista, that was most like hired only to attract costumers with his good looks, chuckled at the bad actor.

"Hi Jin." Nia smiled and stepped closer to the counter to look at the menu hanging on a sign from the roof.

"Hey handsome face." Haejin chuckled before also stepping closer. Jin sent her a wink, loving the recognition.

"Let me get a..."

"One macchiato, a cappuccino with oat milk and one large espresso for the depresso in the back." Jin, the barista, spoke confidently, recalling his costumers' usual orders.

"Yes please." Nia looked down from the menu with a smile, then looked back at Hoseok who was still standing in front of a painting.

It was a small shop with only two barstools before a narrow table attached to the wall. It wasn't one of the most popular coffee shops in town, but Nia and her friends had always preferred it since the baristas Jin and Haein were truly fun to be around. It wasn't rare that they went to the coffee shop only to hear one of Jin's bad jokes or to see one of Haein's charming smiles.

The boss certainly knew what he did hiring the two charming and handsome baristas.

"Can you add a little bit of ecstasy in the espresso?" Haejin whisper-talked, making Hoseok turn around, "Hey! The sun is shining, and so am I." He put his hands on his hips, standing straight up with lips tightly pressed into a thin line.

"Shining very much I see." Jin shook his head and chuckled lightly before he turned around to make the orders.

"Talk about shining... I have to get a new pair of earrings!" Haejin spoke, "And Hope, I think you're the perfect model to try them on."

"Fuck no, I'm leaving right now." Hoseok turned around to leave, almost panicking just by the thought of the tiny needle attached to an earring.

Haejin crossed her arms, calmly waiting for Hoseok to turn around again. She knew him well enough to know he wouldn't leave when a coffee was in the making just for him.

"Your coffees are done Nia." Jin spoke to Nia, not bothering the other two who was being silly as always.

"Our coffees are done." Nia repeated a bit louder, aiming for Hoseok to hear.

"Right after this coffee! I'mma leave after that!" The coffee loving boy turned around again and grabbed his espresso.