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Hoseok's P.O.V.
I watered the last rose pot in the shop. I watched the water soak into the soil, thinking about how I have to leave them.
Well... I don't have to leave them, I can cancel my small vacation, but I don't want to.
Keeping this place nice and tidy all alone is a bit troublesome. I have to do everything alone here, though my little brother, Jungkook, does come around sometimes with his friends to help me tend to them.
But... I don't know, maybe I'm just super attached to all the flowers here. I've given them a home, a place to live, and now I must leave them for a week or so.
I know the trip will be good for me though.
I have to think about myself sometimes. My friend, Namjoon, always reminds me that anyways so how can I forget.
I looked around one last time.
This is the last time I'll see them for about a week.
Namjoon said he'll help tend them while I'm gone, and I'm glad he's doing this even though he doesn't have to.
And he keeps on insisting that I don't pay him, but I will anyway.
He's taking time out of his day just for some flowers, and even if his work isn't ever too busy, I still feel like it's a bit bothersome to him.
I let out a small breath that I didn't know I was keeping in.
I walked over to the counter and put my watering bucket down. I went to the front door, turning around before I left.
"I'll see you again.. Bye."
I whispered to my flowers as I left the shop.
I walked out and closed the door, hearing the ringing bell sound fade as I made my way to my car.
I unlocked it with my keys and went into the driver's seat, turning the engine on.
As I drove away, a little part of me was pretty sad, but I kept reminding myself,
'This is good for me. I need to take a small break, then when I come back, I'll give them all my time and affection.'
Once I got back to my apartment complex, I parked my car and went inside.
I headed for the stairs, walking up to the 3rd floor.
Sure, I could've used the elevator, but the stairwell is less crowded. I'm not surprised that it is but that's beside the point.
After getting to my floor, I went through the door that led to the hall and headed for my room.
I share my room with Namjoon, it's big enough for both of us to be there, plus living alone is... Well, lonely.
I'm not a fan of being lonely.
Plus, Namjoon makes music in his room and sometimes I can hear it, which, some might think is bothersome, but I don't mind it.
He's great at making music, so it's always a treat to hear a clip of it before he finishes it.
I got to the door of our apartment, room 318.
I took my keys out of my pocket and unlocked the door.
I headed inside, taking my keys and locking it once I closed it.
"Hey, Hoseok!"
I smiled at Namjoon, seeing him laying around on the couch with the TV on.
I put my keys on the little key hanger next to our door.
"Hi, Joon."
"I have a small question."
"Oh? What is it?"
"Where are you planning on going while you're away?"
"I think... Daegu."
"Have you not settled on a place yet?"
"No... Well, yes and no. I really want to go to Daegu, but there are other places that are really nice that I want to visit too."
"I see, well if you do go to Daegu, you better be ready for a long ride."
"I know, I know, it's basically across Korea from Seoul. But hey, look on the bright side, it'll be worth the trip, yeah?"
"I hope so. I heard it's really pretty there, especially at night."
I sat down next to him on the couch.
"Who knows, Hobi, maybe you'll find someone there?"
"Shut up, I'm perfectly fine with being single. All I need are my flowers."
"And me?"
"Flowers and you.."
I looked over at him as he smiled triumphantly, looking as though he had achieved something.
I smiled while looking back at the TV.
The news was on now, talking about political things, weather things, and lots of stuff. Stuff that I don't find much interest in.
"Hey, I'm going to do some last-minute packing, yeah?"
"Alright. Call me if you need help with anything."
I gave him a thumbs up and got up, going into my room.
I looked around. I'm going to miss all these posters, plants, little decorations all around here. I'll only be gone for a week or so, but still, I'll miss them dearly.
I went to my luggage bags and looked through them all, making sure I have everything where it needed to be for tomorrow.
I put some spare clothes in them too, as well as other small things, just to make sure I have everything I need for the time I'm away.
Ah, maybe I should prepare some food too?
It'll be a long road trip, and while I could've taken a plane, it's way too expensive. Plus, the long trip would be fun, looking at all the new sights and everything.
Who knows, maybe I'll find some flowers there and decide to grow them in my shop!
I smiled to myself, thinking of all the flowers I could find in Daegu.
Words can never express my love for flowers, they're such beautiful things and they're so delicate and fragile.
I should take a flower with me, just so I don't feel lonely..?
Hm... Which one should I take...
Maybe... My little sunflower.
She's growing, but she's still super young. I only planted her about two months or so ago, but I already fell so in love with her.
Ah, all I need in this world are flowers and, I guess Namjoon.
I finished packing everything I needed away.
I headed into the kitchen that was next to the living room, where Namjoon still was.
I took some things out of the fridge to make us some dinner.
"You're cooking again?"
"Yes, of course, I am. I will not risk you burning the microwave like two days ago."
"Oh come on... I didn't mean to."
I looked over at him, looking unamused while he had his best puppy eyes on.
"The answer is still no, and will most likely always be no."
"Ah... How will I survive with you gone then??"
"Invite Jungkook and his friend over then, I know his friend, I think Seokjin, knows how to cook."
"I see. Alright then, fine. Still, one day you should teach me to cook."
I scrunched up my nose. I still remember the day he burned instant noodles and it smelt like burning plastic for a week straight.
"I'm not too sure about that, I fear you burning anything whenever I'm not looking."
"Trust issues much."
"Of course! Only for you cooking though, otherwise, I trust you more than anyone else I currently know."
"Aw, wait, currently?"
"I might find someone I trust more, who knows?"
"And I thought I was special!"
I looked over at him smirking while he put on his best whining face.
Ah, this guy really is my best friend, huh? I turned back to the stove.
"Well, sure you are. I just might find someone more special."
"Someone, you like?"
"Hm... Maybe.."
I pouted a bit, do I really want to find someone? Is a relationship really worth my time investing in..
I guess another person in my life wouldn't hurt...
"And here I thought you didn't like relationships."
"A guy can only say they don't for so long, ya' know."
"I'm fully aware. What's your ideal type, anyways? You've never talked about liking someone like, ever."
"I'm not too sure honestly... I guess I want someone who's cute but also knows how to defend themselves. Kinda like a... Cat? And they have to be 100% honest with me, or at least mostly honest."
"Hm... So like that one dude from 13T5? What was his name again.."
"SG?"
"Yeah, him! I think he fits your criteria well."
"What are the chances he'll ever date me, or even look at me? He's an idol, I'm a gardener."
"You never know!"
I sighed as I turned the heat on the stove down.
"I'm better off just running my little shop by myself."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes!"
"Whatever you say, Mr. I-don't-need-no-mans."
I rolled my eyes as I finished up cooking.
"What are you making, anyway?"
"Just instant noodles, you know I'm not some crazy chief."
"And here you are lecturing me about cooking."
"Hey, at least I don't burn the house down!"
"Hmph."
I saw him cross his arms and pout, looking away from me.
I slightly snickered at him, putting the noodles in two bowls I got from the cupboard.
"Whatever, anyway, ready to eat?"
"More than ever."
I put the bowls on the small table we had in, well, what we called the dining room.
It was just a dinky little set up in the corner of our kitchen, but hey, we like it, so it's all good.
I grabbed some silverware while Namjoon sat down at the dining table.
"Here."
I gave him a spoon and some chopsticks. I had my own in my other hand.
I sat down next to him and we started eating, chatting here and there through the meal.
Yet again, I'm going to miss this.