Man in Dreams

Long-Awaited Gathering

The months flew by as everyone became engrossed in their busy lives. One evening, after an exhausting dance practice, Hobi slumped down on the couch with a sigh. "I can't believe how long it's been since I last saw Maya."

Tae, lounging nearby, playfully patted Hobi's head. "I almost forgot about her. How's she doing these days?"

"I don't know, but I'll make sure to meet her this weekend without fail. You guys can join too, if feasible," Hobi suggested.

"Sure, I'll join," Yoongi said, sitting next to Hobi.

"I knew you would join," Jk added mockingly, directing his comment at Yoongi.

"Don't utter nonsense. It's been long since I met someone outside," Yoongi sighed seriously.

"Really?" Hobi giggled. Yoongi signaled him to keep quiet, smiling mischievously.

"Then I'll join too," Jk added.

With that decision made, Hobi dialed Maya's number. The phone rang a few times before Maya's familiar voice greeted him on the other end.

"Hey there, Bubuli! How's my jaan doing?" Hobi's voice was filled with genuine excitement.

Maya laughed softly, a warm feeling spreading through her. "Finally, someone remembers to call me! I'm doing great, Bablu. How about you and the boys? How's everyone?"

Hobi's smile widened as he settled back into the couch. "We're all good, Maya. But we've been missing you. So, here's the plan—we're coming over this weekend. Get ready for some chaos!"

Maya's gasp of excitement was loud enough to make Hobi pull the phone away from his ear for a moment. "No way! Really? Oh my god, I can't wait! It's been too long!"

Hobi chuckled, his heart warming at her enthusiasm. "Yeah, we've all been feeling it too. Get ready for some serious catching up."

"I definitely will," Maya replied eagerly. "I'll start preparing right away. I want everything to be perfect for your visit."

Hobi smiled to himself. "You always do. It's one of the things we love about you."

Maya's laughter tinkled through the phone. "Well, I'll take that as a compliment. And Hobi?"

"Yeah?"

"I've missed you. A lot."

Hobi felt a lump form in his throat. "I've missed you too, Maya."

"Come soon, can't wait, yar," Maya said.

"Sure thing, just bear it for three more days, dear," Hobi cheered her up.

"Hmm okay, until then stay healthy."

"Sure, see you soon," Hobi said, his excitement visible. He winked at Yoongi, who gave him an assuring smile. Just then, Jimin teased Hobi.

"How long are you gonna say that she is your friend?" Hobi gave him a bombastic look, adding "She will always be my friend."

"We'll see," Jimin smirked playfully.

Jk chimed in, "She’s my type. I’ll give it a try."

Yoongi and Hobi were shocked. "What?" they said together.

"Just kidding, but Yoongi, what's going on, ah?" Jk said mockingly.

"Here we go again," Yoongi sighed, giving him a playful punch. "It's you who started it," he added, and they began playfully wrestling. The others joined in the commotion.

As they tussled, Tae grabbed a pillow and started whacking Jk. "Take that, and that!" he shouted, laughing.

"Hey, that's unfair!" Jk protested, grabbing another pillow to defend himself.

Jimin jumped into the fray, "Pillow fight! Let's see who the real champion is!"

Hobi, laughing, tried to dodge the flying pillows. "You guys are crazy!"

Namjoon walked in, shaking his head. "Seriously, guys? I leave for five minutes, and this is what happens?"

Jin chuckled, "This is how they relieve stress, Namjoon. Let them have their fun."

Jin then picked up a pillow and joined in, hitting Namjoon lightly. "You're not getting out of this, leader."

Namjoon laughed and grabbed a pillow, "Alright, alright. But don't say I didn't warn you!"

Jk and Tae teamed up against Namjoon, "Get him!" they yelled in unison.

Hobi paused for a moment and looked around, "Guys, we should make this visit a surprise for Maya. She won’t expect all seven of us to come."

"That sounds like a great idea," Jin said. "But we need to keep it low-key. We can't let anyone know."

"Yeah, let's make sure no one spills the beans," Namjoon agreed. "We’ll need to be secretive."

Yoongi nodded, "We can’t have anyone finding out. It’ll be more special if it’s a complete surprise."

"So, how do we do this?" Jimin asked.

"We'll split up and arrive separately," Tae suggested. "That way, it’ll be less obvious."

"Good plan," Namjoon said. "And let’s avoid posting anything on social media until after the visit."

"Agreed," Yoongi added. "This way, it’ll be a total surprise for Maya."

The boys spent the next few days coordinating their surprise visit in secret. Despite their busy and hectic schedules, they were excited about the upcoming reunion and managed to keep everything under wraps. Meanwhile, Maya was overjoyed to hear they were coming. Her excitement was at its peak as she mentally prepared herself. She knew they really needed a break and was determined to make it a memorable one as she resumed her plans for the upcoming three days.

As the days passed, Maya threw herself into preparations. She cleaned every nook and cranny of her apartment, making sure everything sparkled. She stocked up on snacks and drinks, carefully choosing their favorites. The scent of fresh flowers filled the air as she arranged them around the living room, wanting to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for her guests.

Between errands and work, Maya found herself daydreaming about the weekend ahead. Her heart skipped a beat every time she thought about their impending reunion. The thought of their laughter filling her home, their inside jokes, and the comfort of their friendship made her feel lighter than she had in weeks.