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When Jimin comes home that night, only Jungkook’s still awake, judging by the soft playing music he can hear through jungkook’s bedroom door.
It’s as usual as it gets.
Jimin never liked going to sleep early even as a kid. The only free time they get is the few hours between their schedules or practice ending and going to sleep and one thing is sure, Jimin will stretch those few hours of freedom to the max, sleep be damned.
He goes to the kitchen to get himself a glass of water then makes his way to Jungkook’s bedroom and knocks on the door, not necessarily waiting for Jungkook to answer before turning the doorknob and barging inside.
«Yeah, come in, hyung» comes Jungkook’s answer anyway. He’s lounging on his bed and acknowledges Jimin by smiling at him before turning his attention back to his phone in his hand.
« Hey, I just got back. What are you listening to ? » Jimin asks as he goes to sit at the foot of the bed.
« Some Nell songs. I don’t know, they’re … appeasing, I guess? I couldn’t sleep and Namjoon hyung suggested them a while ago»
« Mmmh, and is it working ?» Jimin asks as he sips on his water.
Jungkook snorts « No, I’ve been lying here listening to this album on repeat for 2 hours now. »
Jimin laughs a bit at that and rearranges himself on the bed so his head is comfortably resting on Jungkook’s leg.
«Where were you tonight? You kinda disappeared after practice and none of the hyungs knew where you went » Jungkook asks after a few moments of silence.
« Ah sorry about that. I got a text from one of my friends from Busan, he’s in Seoul for a few days so we decided to meet up last minute»
« I wondered if you were coming back at all tonight » Jungkook says. He looks quickly at Jimin then back at his phone.
« Well, yeah, I mean I don’t know, we were talking and time flew by I guess » Jimin tells him, a bit perplexed.
« Which friend was it? » Jungkook asks, his eyebrows knitted together.
« Nosy much ? » Jimin laughs « You don’t know him, Jungkook. I’ll probably invite him over for dinner or something in the next few days so you guys can meet him though. His name’s Sejun. »
« Ok well… I hope you had fun» Jungkook says, his tone unreadable. He must tired, Jimin thinks.
« I did, yeah » Jimin smiles and sits up on the bed with a groan and stretches his arms over his head. «Well, I’m off to bed. Try not to stay up too late, Kook, it’s already past 2am» He squeezes Jungkook’s ankle as he wishes him a good night and walks off to his and Hoseok’s room.
« Night, hyung ». Jungkook says as he turns off his music and buries himself under the sheets.
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The next day is a rush, their schedule is packed until late in the afternoon, and they barely have time to down a coffee before they’re ushered into vans.
Yoongi, Hoseok, and Namjoon are barely alive and try to get as much sleep as possible on each ride to different locations.Tae’s sharing AirPods with Jungkook while listening to music and Jin’s playing on his phone next to Jimin.
Jimin’s texting back and forth with Sejun who’s excitedly chatting about his plans of walking around Hongdae this evening. As much as Jimin would love to go with him, it’s just not possible. Hongdae gets very crowded at night and Jimin, well Jimin’s part of the most popular boyband in the world. It does tend to complicate this sort of things a tiny bit.
Sejun:
Ah yes I always forget u’re super famous now
Jimin:
Shut up
Sejun:
I guess I’ll have to show myself around Seoul then
Jimin:
I wouldn’t be a good guide anyway
I don’t know Seoul that well actually
Sejun:
Well maybe not but the company would be nice
I always like spending time with u
Jimin:
Yeah me too
Sejun:
I had fun last night
I missed u
Jimin:
… Actually if u want u can come over tonight
And u’ll meet my members too
Sejun:
That sounds nice
Beats walking around Hongdae alone for sure
Jimin:
Great, around 8’s ok for u? We should be home by then
Sejun:
Perfect can’t wait to see u
Jimin:
I’ll text u the address
:)
«Who are you talking to? » Jin asks, trying to peer at his phone over Jimin’s shoulder.
«A- a friend » Jimin says shoving his phone in his pocket, slightly flustered by his exchange with Sejun. He’s pretty sure Sejun was being a bit flirty there. He had been a bit flirty last night as well but soju was involved so Jimin couldn’t be sure at the time.
« Anyone I know ? » Jin asks, munching on a chocolate barre.
« Well not yet, but I invited him to dinner tonight so I guess you’ll meet him soon enough »
« Oh really ?! HEY EVERYONE, JIMIN’S FRIEND COMING OVER FOR DINNER TONIGHT! » Jin announces, his mouth full of chocolate.
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