Man in Dreams

Shared Laughter

The next morning, the dorm was quiet except for the soft sounds of cooking coming from the kitchen. Jin and Maya were busy preparing breakfast, their laughter and light-hearted banter filling the room.

Jin flipped a pancake expertly, glancing over at Maya with a grin. "You know, Maya, I think last night might go down in history as one of our best parties."

Maya laughed, stirring the eggs. "I'm just glad no one was filming when my wig flew off."

Jin chuckled. "That was epic. You should've seen Hobi's face."

As they continued cooking, Yoongi wandered into the kitchen, drawn by the delicious smells. He leaned against the doorway, watching them with a smile. "Morning. Looks like I missed the fun part."

Maya turned and grinned at him. "Morning, sleepyhead. Come help us instead of just standing there."

Yoongi walked over and wrapped an arm around Maya's waist, giving her a quick kiss on the cheek. "Good morning to you too."

Jin, not missing a beat, teased, "Looks like someone had a good night's sleep."

Yoongi laughed, grabbing a spatula. "I did, thanks to this one," he said, nodding towards Maya.

As they worked together to finish breakfast, the other boys slowly emerged from their rooms, drawn by the aroma of food. RM, still looking a bit sleepy, yawned as he sat at the table. "Morning. Smells amazing."

Jimin, with a playful grin, looked at Maya and Yoongi. "So, any new plans for today, lovebirds?"

Yoongi rolled his eyes good-naturedly. "Maybe just surviving your teasing for one more day."

Taehyung, already digging into his plate, added, "I'm still processing last night. Maya, your disguise was top-notch."

Jungkook, ever the jokester, said, "Yeah, we should make you our official eighth member. You'd fit right in."

Maya laughed, shaking her head. "You guys are too much. But it was fun while it lasted."

Hobi, with a mouthful of pancake, chimed in, "Well, you certainly kept us entertained."

Jin glanced around the table, a mischievous glint in his eye. "Speaking of entertainment, Hobi, why don't you share that hilarious talent show disaster with Maya back in school?"

Hobi's eyes widened, and he nearly choked on his pancake. "Oh no, Jin, don't bring that up!"

Yoongi chuckled, placing a hand on Maya's shoulder. "Come on, Hobi, spill the beans."

Hobi sighed dramatically, shooting a mock glare at Jin. "Alright, alright. Back in school, Maya and I decided to perform together in a talent show. I was supposed to rap, and Maya was going to sing."

Maya grinned, intrigued. "Oh that one shit."

Hobi nodded, laughing. "You have no idea. Everything was going fine until halfway through the song. I lost my voice suddenly, and Maya... well, Maya started rapping my lines all wrong."

Maya groaned playfully, covering her face with her hands. "Oh no, Hobi, don't remind me! We were so embarrassed."

The boys erupted into laughter, teasing Maya and Hobi good-naturedly. Jungkook, with a wide grin, leaned over to her. "Hey, Maya, now that we're officially twin brothers, you have to follow only my orders. Got it?"

Maya raised an eyebrow, playing along. "Oh really? And what exactly are your orders, oh great twin?"

Jungkook pretended to think deeply. "First order of the day, you have to make me the best cup of coffee ever. Twins gotta look out for each other."

Before Maya could respond, Yoongi jumped in, smiling. "Actually, Maya is the elder one here, so technically, you should be following her orders."

Jungkook's face dropped comically, and he pouted. "But hyung..."

Yoongi couldn't help but chuckle. "Alright, alright. Maya, go ahead and make the coffee. But remember, it's out of love for your twin brother."

Maya laughed and saluted. "Yes, sir! Anything for my twin."

Jungkook's face lit up with a smile. "I knew you would do anything for me."

The table erupted in laughter, and Maya went to make Jungkook his coffee. Jin looked around the table at his friends, feeling a warm sense of camaraderie. "Alright, everyone, dig in. We've got a big day ahead, and we need all the energy we can get."

As breakfast wrapped up, the boys were still chuckling over Hobi and Maya's talent show disaster story. The atmosphere was warm and filled with camaraderie.

Jungkook finished his coffee and looked around the table. "So, what's on the agenda for today?"

RM, always the planner, leaned back in his chair. "We have dance practice this afternoon, but until then, we have some individual schedules."

Taehyung's eyes sparkled with an idea. "I'm heading to the studio to work on some new tracks."

Jimin nodded enthusiastically. "I have a vocal lesson scheduled, so I'll be there."

Hobi grinned. "I'm planning to hit the gym. Gotta stay in shape!"

As the boys discussed their plans, Yoongi glanced at Maya, a small smile playing on his lips. "You guys go ahead. Maya and I don't have anything until the afternoon, so we're going to spend some time together."

The rest of the boys exchanged knowing glances but didn't comment. RM stood up, stretching. "Alright, let's get moving then. We'll see you both at practice later."

As the boys left, Maya and Yoongi stayed behind, enjoying the rare quiet. Yoongi took Maya's hand, leading her to the living room couch.

"Finally, some peace and quiet," Yoongi said, settling next to Maya. "It's been a while since we had time just for ourselves."

Maya nodded, leaning into him. "Yeah, it's nice to have a moment away from all the chaos."

They sat in comfortable silence for a few moments, simply enjoying each other's presence. Yoongi brushed a strand of hair away from Maya's face, his touch gentle.

"You know," Yoongi began softly, "last night, seeing you in that disguise, it reminded me of just how incredible you are. You fit in perfectly with all our craziness."

Maya smiled, looking up at him. "It was fun, but I couldn't have done it without you guys. You all made me feel like part of the family."

Yoongi's expression turned serious, his eyes locking onto hers. "You are part of the family, Maya. And you're more than that to me. You're everything."

Maya felt a warmth spread through her at his words. She cupped his face in her hands, leaning in for a tender kiss. "I love you, Yoongi."

He smiled against her lips. "I love you too, Maya."

As they sat comfortably on the couch, Yoongi pulled out his phone and began scrolling through some music files. He handed one earbud to Maya, who eagerly put it in.

"I've been working on a new song," Yoongi said softly. "I want you to hear it first."

Maya's eyes sparkled with excitement. "I'd love to."

He pressed play, and the room filled with the gentle, soulful melody. Maya closed her eyes, letting the music wash over her. Yoongi watched her reaction closely, his heart pounding with anticipation.

When the song ended, Maya opened her eyes, her expression one of pure admiration. "Yoongi, that was beautiful. Your lyrics... they touched my heart."

Yoongi blushed slightly, looking away. "I'm glad you liked it. I was thinking about you when I wrote it."

Maya's heart swelled with emotion. She leaned in, kissing him softly. "Thank you for sharing that with me. It means the world."

Yoongi wrapped his arms around her, holding her close. "You inspire me, Maya. Every day, you make me want to be a better person and a better artist."

They sat like that for a while, wrapped up in each other's warmth. The world outside seemed to fade away, leaving just the two of them in their little bubble of love and music.