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“And that’s it for today, don’t forget to practice the choreography at home.” He said as he dismissed the class. The students start leaving the room, some wishing him a great evening ahead. He smiles at some of them and wave them good bye.
Jimin let out a sigh as he plop down on the floor after the last student leave. It’s his last class for the day, and he probably need to head home since his roommate must be starving. He finishes his drink then get up and pack his stuffs into his bag.
“Jimin-ah..”
He turned his head towards the voice. It’s Mrs. Kang, the owner of the studio. Jimin smiles at her as he zipped his bag slinging it onto his shoulder then walk closer to her.
“Yes Mrs. Kang?”
He can see that Mrs. Kang is somehow hesitating on what she’s about to say to him. Jimin feel a little bit uneasy, he knows that he is one of the two teachers that still managed to keep the studio popular until now (number one being that famous choreographer, Jung Hoseok). But Mrs. Kang business partner wasn’t fond of him because of his sexuality and his second gender, she has been trying to make Mrs. Kang let go of him or just give him less classes to teach.
“You know that I’m always grateful for your help here right? But… the bills are pilling, I might need to lower your payment now.” Her eyes show how much she feels guilty about it. “I know we promised at the beginning that it’ll be 11.000 won per students, but now I need to cut it to 8.000 won per students. You have lots of students now, I’m sure it’s enough for you right?”
Jimin knew that he can’t really say anything about it. From the way she said it he knew that it’s a final decision from both her and her partner. He tried to smile softly and nods at her.
“It’s okay Mrs. Kang.” He said then wave them goodbye before walking towards his apartment few blocks away.
He feels his blood boiled, he knew that it’s not Mrs. Kang fault but still, he’s losing quite a lot. He used to get 330.000 won since he teaches 3 classes which contain 10 students each. But now he’ll only get 240.000 won. His apartment cost him 128.000 won per month, and his parents stopped sending him money after he graduated from university two months ago. He knew that if he tells Taehyung about this the younger will probably stop him from paying the rent since the apartment is technically the younger’s, but Jimin can’t really let his best friend take care of him this way.
He let out a small sigh, staring at the cloud of smoke that escapes his lips as he keeps on walking. He remembers how excited his mom was when he said he start working, he never told her that he works as a dance instructor because he knows that his mom will probably be disappointed.
He was a late bloomer, his parents didn’t think he will turn to be omega instead of beta like his parents. That’s why his parents are so adamant on getting him into business major in his college. When his first heat hit him two months after the classes start, he knew that no one would want him to work in their company. His parents were upset about it, but they still support his decision on continuing to get his degree. The entrance and tuition fee is not exactly cheap, that’s probably his only reason why he stayed.
He shivers as the autumn wind hit his body. He wrapped his arms around his own body, regretting his choice of clothing as he jogs to the entrance of his apartment. He greets the security on the lobby then proceed to walk towards the elevator, pressing the button towards his floor. He smiles at the old woman who also ride the elevator with him. He greets her goodnight as he gets off at 7thfloor. He let out small sigh as he walks towards his apartment room.
A loud crash can be heard from behind his apartment door. His eyes widened in worry, it won’t be the first time seeing Taehyung- his roommate- in danger as the younger tried to cook something.
“Tae? You good?” He asked as he entered the apartment. He closes the door carefully then walk towards the kitchen area. Their apartment isn’t really that big, there are only one bedroom, one bathroom and a living and kitchen area but he can't say that the apartment is not luxurious, as Taehyung's mother is the one who bought it for Taehyung.
He blinks his eyes as he saw Taehyung sitting on the ground, rubbing his head with some utensils on the ground. “What happened?” He asked the blonde head.
“I wanna cook something so I tried to grab the pan from the cupboard, but then everything is falling over me.” The younger omega pouted as he glared at the utensils.
Jimin let out a snort as he offers his hands towards the younger boy. “This is one of the reason why I banded you from the kitchen Tae.” He let out small chuckles as Taehyung grab his hand and let him help the younger boy to stand up.
“B-but-“
“No buts, now go and sit down on the sofa. I’ll cook us some dinner.” Jimin tried to make his voice stern, but he can’t help but chuckles as he saw the younger omega whines and pouts at him, insisting that he’ll be able to help Jimin on cooking. He ended up letting the boy sit on one of the counter as he cooks their dinner.
“You know, Kookie have been bugging me about bringing you to the meet ups.” The younger start as Jimin chop the kimchi. He knew about that, since Jungkook sends him some messages asking him to come along.
Jungkook is Taehyung’s boyfriend, and he is one of those semi-idol, famous youtuber. His friends consist of idols and other famous youtuber even producer. He can’t exactly just meet all his friends. Taehyung is also quite famous, being a youtuber and all that jazz, so the younger is probably more comfortable meeting all Jungkook’s friends. While Jimin is just… Jimin, he’s born in normal family, yes he have won some dance competition, but he’s not even that popular, unlike his colleague, Jung Hoseok, a brilliant dancer who have created lots of choreography. It’s already a miracle that Jimin can teach in the same studio as him.
Don’t get him wrong, he like Jungkook’s friends. But he isn’t really that comfortable as those guys basically born with silver spoons. He is scared that he will embarrass himself, or worse, Taehyung if he come and hang out with them.
“Tae, we talked about this.” Jimin tried to drop the topic as he put the ingredients into the boiling water in the pot. He turned his head and look at his younger bestfriend. “I’m sorry Tae, I’m just… uncomfortable. You can ask Kookie to come here instead, I can cook for three of us.” He tried to give the younger boy small smile.
Taehyung stares at him for a while before nodding. “Okay, I’ll ask Kookie to come here soon then.”
Jimin ruffles the younger boy’s hair, grinning at him. “You really are the best.”
Taehyung giggles at him then smiles his infamous boxy smile at Jimin. “I know~”
Both end up laughing. Jimin thinks, that maybe his life isn’t really that bad, as long as his bestfriend is here with him.
Jimin offer a small smile towards the omega in front of him. He can see that she’s having a bad day, if that frown can be the indicator. “Hyejin-ah, it’s okay really, take a break. I’ll be able to handle the costumers. Seulgi will be here in less than 5 minutes.” He tried to assure the girl.
Jimin shift didn’t actually start until 1pm, well it’s almost 1, but he can see that Hyejin is having a bad day. He remembers that it might be because of her preheat symptoms. Hyejin gave him an apologetic smile before she walk towards the staff room.
The male omega let out small sigh of relief. He saw some alphas are looking at Hyejin before of her distressed smell. He can’t just say it to her face, how her smell is disturbing the peace around the café. Now that Hyejin already went to the staff room the alphas start to relax and mind their own business. Jimin let out small chuckles as the speaker start playing a familiar song.
“Seems like Taehyung managed to get a hold of the playlist huh?”
Jimin blinked his eyes then turn his head at another familiar voice. “Oh… Jungkookie.” He greeted the owner of the voice, also the owner of the voice who sing the song that currently playing.
The young alpha chuckled then give Jimin his cute bunny teethed smile. “Hey hyung! Can I order an ice caramel macchiato and an ice Americano please?”
Always the polite boy. Jimin let out small smile before nodding and putting his order into the cashier machine. “That will be 7000won.”
Jungkook gave Jimin the money before walking towards one of the empty chair near the back of the café. Jimin quickly walk towards the coffee machine, preparing the order before any costumer come. He smiles at the smell of brewing coffee, preparing the cups already filled with ice cubes and water before pouring the freshly brewed coffee into them. He closes the lid for the Americano then proceed to pour the cream for the macchiato. He made sure to put a nice amount of caramel into the macchiato since he knew that Jungkook never really enjoy the bitter taste of coffee but still need to drink the coffee to stay awake after a long day.
Jimin then take the drinks to the younger table, putting them onto the table in front of younger singer. “Here you go… are you meeting someone?” Jimin can’t help but ask. Well that Americano can’t be for Jungkook himself.
“Oh… thank you hyung and yes! I’m meeting Kim Namjoon. We have something to discuss.” The younger boy offer Jimin a smile. Jimin return the smile then nods in understanding.
Kim Namjoon, one of BTS- one of the most popular rapper/idol duo in South Korea right now- member that Jungkook familiar with. He knew that the older alpha is one of Jungkook’s popular closest friend.
“Well then… good luck! I’m gonna go back to work, don’t forget we have movie night today.” Jimin ruffles the younger hair before start walking towards the counter to take another costumer’s order.
Friday is always his favorite day, Taehyung and he decided that it’s their movie night, every second and fourth Friday of the month after they start living together two years ago. If it’s not their movie night he usually went out with Taehyung to Hongdae, busking around or just simply walking around. Since Jungkook and Taehyung start dating, ten month ago, the younger start joining the duo on movie night.
A sound of bells jingling make Jimin turn to look at the door, he was about to greet the new costumer when he saw two familiar figures standing there instead of any regular costumer.
He knew that Kim Namjoon is coming, but the smaller man beside the tall Alpha makes Jimin want to hide. Min Yoongi, another alpha, also member of BTS, and of course… Jimin ex-crush (He is still Jimin crush, but Jimin is in denial). It’s almost been three years since the last time Jimin saw him, but as usual, the sleepy looking alpha always took Jimin’s breath away.
The thing is, the older Alpha never really know about his existence. Min Yoongi is very popular. Yeah, Jimin have saw him in passing when he was going to classes since their buildings are side by side. Yoongi was majoring in music production, two years older than Jimin, share few mandatory classes with Jimin, but he never once talked to the older alpha.
“Uhm… excuse me?”
Jimin blinks his eyes as a deep voice cut his train of thoughts, he looks up at the owner of the voice before his eyes widened in surprise. He was thinking so hard that he didn’t realized his ex-crush is standing across the counter.
“U-uh… Good af-afternoon. May I take your order?” Jimin cursed himself inwardly for stuttering. He feels so stupid.
“Yeah, can I get hot vanilla latte, uh… and a slice of strawberry cheesecake please?” The alpha said, eyes still scanning the menu above Jimin’s head.
“Okay, that will be 4500 won.”
Jimin offer the alpha small smile as their eyes met. Yoongi return the smile as he hands Jimin is card. Jimin quickly accept it and proceed to swipes the card then return the card to Yoongi once he finished. The alpha gave a polite nod before walking towards Jungkook’s direction.
Only after Jimin start making the order that he realized. Jungkook didn’t say that Yoongi is coming too. Did the younger did that on purpose? Jimin will probably asked that later on the movie night. For now, he has coffee to brew and costumer to satisfy. He let Seulgi deliver the coffee for Yoongi to avoid embarrassing himself more than he already had. This will be a long day for him.