Chapter 3

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Jungkook came bounding down the stairs excitedly, gaining the attention of his parents.

"Well, someone is excited this morning," his dad chuckled as he sipped his coffee.

"Morning appa," Jungkook greeted as he took his seat at the dining table.

"Morning Jungkook," his father greeted with a smile.

"Happy birthday my baby," his mother greeted, hugging him tightly as she placed breakfast before him.

"Thanks eomma," he said with a happy smile.

"So, excited for today," she asked, sitting between her husband and son to have her own breakfast.

Jungkook nodded happily, cheeks stuffed with food. The ringing of the door bell had Jungkook jumping to his feet in anticipation and running for the door, flinging it open to reveal Kim Taehyung holding a bouquet of orange tiger lilies and red roses, a smile on his face, "Happy birthday Kookie."

Jungkook carefully took the flowers in hand with surprise, "Hyung, they're beautiful, thank you," he smiled.

"Here," his mother gently reached out for the bouquet, "I'll put them in some water for you and put them in your room."

"So, where are you two going?" Mr. Jeon asked the older of the boys. Jungkook looked at Taehyung expectantly as he never told him where they were going either, only saying it was a surprise.

"The Autumn flower festival in Ilsan."

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"Thanks for coming with me on such short notice Jimin, I appreciate it, and I could certainly use the moral support."

"No problem Hoseok hyung, glad to help in any way I can, though you don't really need me, you're an amazing dancer and teacher. I'm sure you'll get the job," Jimin sincerely praised, eye-smile on full display.

Hoseok smiled in return, thankful for the younger's words and encouragement, "Thanks Jiminie."

Jimin nodded as he checked he had his wallet and phone before grabbing his bag and leading the way out the apartment. 

"I'm so excited!" Hoseok exclaimed as he climbed into the driver's seat, Jimin, after placing his bag into the backseat with Hoseok's, claimed the passenger seat with a nod of his head.

"Me too. I'm glad we decided to turn your job interview into a week-long trip," Jimin chuckled.

Hoseok smiled happily as he nodded in agreement, "Well, we're both off for Fall break, so I figured why not!" 

Hoseok pulled from the parking spot and soon they were on their way. 

"Hey, hyung, you never told me where we were going."

"Oh, yeah, I guess I was so excited I forgot," Hoseok chuckled in embarrassment, "Strap in and enjoy the ride Jimin, we're headed for Ilsan."

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"Sorry I'm a bit late, tryouts ran a bit longer than expected."

Namjoon looked up from his book at the voice, placing his cappuccino gently back on its saucer as he closed the book, setting it aside, "Don't worry about it hyung, so, how are tryouts going," he asked.

Yoongi nodded in response, "Good. We've had a lot of talented hopefuls tryout."

Yoongi noticed Namjoon's smile brightened as a pink haired male in a pink candy stripe apron approached their table.

"Namjoon-ah, I see your friend has arrived." 

Namjoon nodded, "Jin hyung, I'd like you to meet Min Yoongi, architecture professor and head coach of the university's basketball team," he then turned to address Yoongi, "Yoongi hyung, this is Kim Seokjin, the owner of this cafe."

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