The Hidden Treasure

~22~

"Hyung, how did you get so far ahead of me?"  Jungkook ran up behind his Taehyung, desperately trying to catch his breath.

"Ahh, sorry Jungkookie, I felt a sudden need to hurry." Taehyung turned slightly and patted the doubled-over maknae on the back.

"Taehyung-ssi, welcome back!  I'm sorry to let you know that Megan just flew out today." 

Yoongi watched Hyejin turn her attention from him to the two men who were walking further into the shop.  He wasn't exactly prepared for this, but he could be flexible if necessary.   He smiled and stuffed his hands into his front pockets.  "Megan?  Who is Megan?"  His cold smile met Taehyung's similar one and he came to stand next to Hyejin.

"Oh, you didn't tell your friends about her?  She'll be hurt," laughed Hyejin.  "She's a friend of mine from college and was here visiting me for a while.  She had to fly home today though.  Oh!  I have a message for you from her though!" 

"A message?"  Taehyung's cold expression turned to Hyejin and warmed instantly.

"Well, not exactly.  But she wanted me to give you this."  Hyejin handed him a small, folded, pink paper.

He opened it and a silly smile took over his face.  "I see," he said quite happily, pulling out his phone immediately and typing in various bits of information.

Jungkook peered over his shoulder and giggled.  "MCP? What's that?"

"Manga Corner Partner," mumbled Taehyung, completely focused on his phone.

Hyejin laughed.  "I can feel Megan cringing from here."  She turned and smiled at Yoongi.  Suddenly as she looked at him, it dawned on her.  "Wait, you know these guys?  Hold on...you're Suga!?"  Her hand flew to her mouth as she gasped.  "How did I miss this," she mumbled, taking a few steps to the side, feeling suddenly overwhelmed by the amount of celebrity presence in her shop right now. 

Taehyung's fingers stopped their movement and his eyes slowly rose to meet Yoongi's.  "What brings you here, hyung," he said quietly. 

"Oh, I have started reading again.  I figured it would be good for my lyric writing."  He slung a confident smile at Taehyung and turned to Hyejin.  "Don't let our celebrity status make you uncomfortable.  If you' would feel better by me leaving I can do that."  He smiled warmly at her and she felt her face flush.

"Oh...uh...no!  That's okay!  I'm okay!"  She laughed nervously.  "Ah, Jungkook was it?  I don't believe I've met you before."  She quickly turned her attention to the adorable younger man who was lingering just behind Taehyung. 

He stepped out and bowed slightly. "Hello, I'm Jungkook."  He spoke softly and smiled widely.  Hyejin wondered if he ever dressed up as a bunny for Halloween.  He would make a sweet one that's for sure. 

"Nice to meet you.  Maybe in time I'll meet your whole group!"  She smiled and softly folded her hands behind her back.  "Well, gentlemen, feel free to browse the shelves and if I can help you with anything, please don't hesitate to ask."  She bowed her head slightly out of respect for her customers and then retreated to her spot behind the counter.  She kept one eye on her customers.  She felt a little bit of tension but she wasn't sure why.  She heard them talking to each other but their voices were low and she couldn't understand everything they were saying.  Best if she just kept her nose out of it.  Grabbing one of her books off the stack, she delved into a fictional world of suspense and intrigue. 

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"Hey, Kookie, over there is the manga corner.  You'll love it."  Taehyung gestured towards his favorite corner that he had shared with Megan a few times.  He didn't want the maknae to get involved with this or hear his words with Yoongi.  He,would just get upset and try to fix the whole thing himself when it wasn't his problem to begin with.