Stigma | KTH ✔

33 | Winter Wonderland

I'm back from the dead! Sorry for the long delay again, but I've been working and studied for exams all summer so I haven't had time to write TT But the winter adventures are finally approaching, and I might or might not have a few interesting things planned for the upcoming parts ;3 

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As the winter settled further along with the colder weather and shorter days, the last couple of weeks of this semester went by quickly as we buried ourselves in knitted sweaters, large scarves and homework. The last exams were written this week and we are now finally allowed to unplug our brains from any form of school work for three whole weeks forward.

And to celebrate our temporary freedom -- at least until the next hell begins in January -- we wrap up the semester with the long awaited ski-trip. The clock is just about to strike six a.m. and there is not a single soul in the school's parking lot that is energetic right now.

Except Hoseok, of course.

"Guuuys!" he cheers at the top of his lungs when he approaches the assembly that is me, Areum and the guys. Taehyung is currently koala-ing me; meaning that his cheek is squished against the slope between my neck and shoulder, arms locked around my body for support while he's allowed his own body to relax against mine -- as he's literally asleep standing up. His friend's loud, too cheerful arrival makes him groan in annoyance.

"Listen up you bag of rotten cheetos," Yoongi growls through gritted teeth, eyes boring into Hoseok's with pure rage. "Unless you want to ski down the slopes with two broken legs and my fist stuck down your throat.. I suggest you keep it down when you're in a ten meter radius from me."

Hoseok's eyes widen in fear and he takes a scared step towards his girlfriend, slightly hiding behind her. It's not rare to fall victim to Yoongi's viscous word-spews, and we all know he doesn't really mean it -- most of the time. It can hurt depending on his mood, but thankfully he attacks Tae, Jungkook and Jimin more than us others.

It is rare for him to cuss like that to Hoseok, however, meaning that Yoongi was not in a good mood at all. And if anyone prefers to keep their body parts where they should be, they better not say anything to anger him. Though, the best thing would be to simply get as far away as possible from him.

Chanyeol looks a bit afraid as he eyes the short-tempered male before making eye-contact with Baekhyun, who simply shakes his head as if knowing that Chan might say something dumb.

Areum takes the initiative, as per usual, to lighten up the tension and fearful silence.

"When's that damn bus getting here? I'm freezing my damn Ryan socks off!" she complains in a frustrated whisper-yell.

Jungkook's eyes shoot up. "Ryan socks?" he squeaks, clearly intrigued.

"They released special christmas socks in the Ryan store two weeks ago. They're soooo adorable and comfy!"

"What?! How haven't I heard of this?" Jungkook exclaims in disbelief.

"What are you, two years old?" Jimin scoffs.

"Excuse you," Jin inclines with an arched eyebrow. "Don't need to be rude just because you have a distasteful wardrobe inspired by 14 year-old white girls."

When you think an insult from Yoongi hurts, Jin just hits it just where it hurts the most personally.

Even I felt that burn.

"Guys, let's not begin this trip with a battle of who can roast the other the most.. We all know Jin will win in the end," Namjoon steps in with a sigh, hands raised. Jin grins in triumph and Jimin pouts angrily, burying the lower half of his face into his scarf and tucking his hands further into his pockets. I can faintly hear him scoff "My wardrobe isn't inspired by 14-year old white girls.." which is thankfully muffled by the clothing covering his mouth, so I was the only one that heard. Otherwise he could risk getting a Jin-slap across his face. You do not want a Jin-slap across your face.