𝙼𝚢 𝙲𝚛𝚞𝚎𝚕 𝙱𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚢 ٭ 𝚃𝚊𝚎𝚗𝚗𝚒𝚎 ٭

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It was dinnertime, and the house was filled with the lively sounds of everyone gathering around the large dining table. After a long day, the boys had finally returned home, ready to relax and eat. Seokjin and Hoseok had volunteered to cook tonight, which led to an unexpected yet entertaining argument over ingredients in the kitchen.

"I'm telling you, more sesame oil will make it perfect!" Seokjin said, holding up the bottle like it was a sacred elixir.

Hoseok shook his head firmly, pointing a spoon at Seokjin. "Are you trying to drown us in oil? We need more gochujang, not sesame oil!"

"I've cooked for years, Hobi, I think I know what I'm doing!" Seokjin retorted with a dramatic sigh, while Hoseok rolled his eyes.

"You also burned rice once, remember?" Hoseok shot back.

The rest of the group was lounging around the table, laughing at the playful banter in the kitchen.

"I bet jin hyung will burn something," Jimin whispered to Yoongi, who nodded silently, not taking his eyes off the spectacle in the kitchen.

Outside, Taehyung was smoking in the garden, staring up at the fading evening sky. After the heavy talk with Mingyu and work, he needed a moment to unwind. Taking one last drag of his cigarette, he threw it in a bush and made his way back inside.

As he entered the kitchen, Taehyung glanced at Mingyu, who was sitting quietly at the table with the others. The boy looked better, calmer after their talk. Taehyung walked over and ruffled Mingyu's hair. "You okay kid?" he asked with a reassuring smile.

Mingyu nodded shyly. "Yeah, I'm good, hyung."

Taehyung sat down next to Jennie, who greeted him with a soft smile. He placed his hand on her thigh under the table, the simple touch grounding him after the long day. Jennie leaned into him, a subtle but comforting gesture, while Taehyung joined in on the lighthearted conversation that was going on.

Just then, Seokjin and Hoseok triumphantly emerged from the kitchen with plates in hand. "Dinner is served!" Seokjin announced, setting down bowls of steaming kimchi fried rice, along with several side dishes, including a beautifully cooked lobster.

Hoseok rolled his eyes at the lobster. "We didn't need lobster, but apparently we're dining like royalty tonight," he said with a playful jab at Seokjin.

"Only the best for this family," Seokjin said proudly, ignoring Hoseok's teasing.

Everyone started digging into the food, the table filled with chatter and laughter. The smell of the kimchi fried rice was intoxicating, and the side dishes added a perfect balance of flavors. They joked around, making fun of each other, while indulging in the delicious meal.

Mina, however, was struggling with her lobster. Her small hands couldn't seem to break through the shell, and she was growing frustrated. Jungkook, noticing her difficulty, smiled softly and pulled her onto his lap. "Here, let me help you baby."

Mina smiled gratefully as Jungkook peeled the lobster for her, carefully removing the shell and feeding her pieces. "Thanks, oppa," she said happily, munching away.

Across the table, Jungkook's eyes caught Lisa's for a brief moment. Their eyes met, and they exchanged small, shy smiles before quickly looking away, both feeling a little flustered. Lisa focused on her food, but her cheeks were a faint shade of pink.

Mina, who noticed the interaction, leaned into Jungkook's ear and whispered, " Kookie Oppa, can I tell you a secret?"

Jungkook raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Sure, what's the secret?"