Life goes on

13

Hustling.

A true art form that not a lot of people have or appreciate. I was a hustler at heart, I knew how to get things done quick and efficiently in order to better my network. A trait I had picked up from my father at a young age. He always had some kind of hustle most seemed ridiculous but you bet your ass he made them work and had people in the palm of his hand to get what was needed for us to survive. I always admired my dad for that, but it also made me a low key workaholic especially when I was stressed.

Although I can't complain too much because when I put my mind to something I made things happen quickly. The downside though is I tend to block anything and everything out when I'm in hustle mode. A whole month had passed since that night. I waited to hear from Yoongi but he never called nor texted, I wrote him a handful of times to hang out but he said he was swamped with work. Which wasn't a lie technically, every time I'd swing by he was in fact busy but it also felt like an excuse to ignore me. Maybe I had got caught up in my own feelings but it hurt when I barely got a head nod out of him.

So in order to cope with my selfish pain I put everything I had into my work to secure that promotion which I got just last week. I didn't bother telling anyone though, I let Wooshik and Hoseok buy me lunch and breakfast but that was about it. It wasn't that big a deal in my mind anyways, besides my friends have been busy with their own lives so I didn't want to bother. Jimin and Angie were all moved in and settled, Jimin was smart and hired movers for them so it made things easier for them. Jungkook and Viv seemed to be doing good which was great for him but as per usual he's gone MIA. We'll get an occasional emoji on the group chat but that's about it. I wish I could be happy for him but with it being her it just made things harder. Namjoon also has been busy with work, though he called me about a week ago asking advice for a date he was going on. I was happy for him and hoped it went well, though he never really followed up with my checking in. It was unlike us all to go so long without a check in or hang out session but I assumed it was normal as we were getting older. It did make me sad though especially because my birthday was coming up. It was a day I dreaded, I didn't care for all the attention but did enjoy the company of my friends.

"What are you still doing here?"

I jump at the voice and glance around only to be met with an empty workspace and a smiling Hoseok. He looks as tired as I feel "what time is it?" I mumble gathering my things and glancing at my phone. I'm surprised when I have a few messages from Namjoon "nine, you should have left hours ago. Did you even eat?" I shake my head no and yawn before shutting my computer down and getting to my feet. Everything felt stiff. "You're a workaholic lately. Come on I'll take you to dinner" I stretch and then grab my bag and phone "We have a lot to do, plus this is our first big project together don't you want it to be the best?" I ask my footsteps matching his own now as we make our way to the elevator.

"Of course I do, and it will be the best. You're doing an amazing job y/n. Just make sure you take care of yourself" I nod as another yawn forces it's way out of me. Hoseok yawns next making me chuckle "Sorry" i sheepishly say, he smiles and waves me off "So where should we eat?" I shrug, oddly this had become routine for us, or at least over the last week. We'd eat most our meals together in order to stay efficient, I oddly enjoyed the company. I hadn't realized how lonely I've been feeling lately until I get home to a dark empty apartment. Sad as it is I started to leave a light on when I left so when I came home it felt like someone was there. Pathetic I'm sure but it was a small comfort for me.

"Chicken and beer?"

I suggest making Hoseok smile "Sounds perfect, seeing as we have tomorrow off don't let me get carried away with the beers" I chuckle as I eye him, he was a bit of a lightweight from my experience so two beers and he was cut off. "Any plans this weekend?" I ask as I watch our feet step in sync, the place we go to was only a block away so it was easier to walk. "Not really, Sloan called me the other day she wants to meet up but I don't know" I look up at him a bit surprised he only nods "Is it too weird or inappropriate if I ask why you guys even split up?" He shakes his head no and then takes a deep breath "She cheated" I make an 'oh' face "I'm sorry Hoseok" he shrugs