Yoongi was getting more and more nervous for the sudden upcoming parent-teacher meeting.

Of course, he had attended them as a student and got a nice lecture at home after it but as a teacher.......he just doesn't know.

Okay Okay. I just have talk casually about the kids to their parents. Just give them an account of their children's performance and behavior in class. Now...now no need to worry Min Yoongi.....It will be a real piece of cake, right ? It should be.

It was evening now and Yoongi was currently in his living room drinking a cup of hot milk tea while dipping and munching biscuits when all his tension flashed up in his mind. Thinking about why it all had to be so sudden.

Never mind. I feel like I should get some fresh air

After finishing his tea and biscuits Yoongi put on a black hoodie over his plain white T-shirt matching with his black jeans. Putting on some white sneakers, he goes out the main gate for a walk.

Yoongi lived in the central area of the city. Surrounding his neighbourhood were various malls, restaurants, clubs, company buildings, shopping centers, arcades and all sorts of attractions of Seoul.

The busy streets were wide and mostly crowded. Filled with chitter-chatters and sounds of walking, talking and stuff.

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Yoongi was mostly glancing at all the products displayed through the transparent glass of the stores.
(Is it called window shopping ?)

"Teacher Min ?" All of a sudden a voice calls out to him.

Yoongi turns around to come in view with---

"Taehyung ? What are you doing here ?" Yoongi was bit startled to suddenly see him, but meeting a person you know in a crowdy area isn't uncommon.

"Eomma sent me to buy some vegetables for dinner."
Taehyung replied pointing towards the grocery bag he was holding in his left hand. He was smiling widely.

"You look so happy and excited, may I ask what dinner you're gonna eat ?" Yoongi raises an eyebrow.

Taehyung's excitement doubled as he cheerfully shouts out "JAPCHAE!!! JAPCHAE!!!! My favorite favorite most favorite dish !" He couldn't stop grinning. 

Yoongi had never seen this side of Taehyung.
In school, he seemed to be serious and sincere but now he's just enthusiastic, cute and noisy. Maybe its the real him and he shows this side only to people not so formal. For others he acts stereotypically ideal ?

"Do you like this Teacher Min?" Taehyung asks pointing towards something.

Yoongi snapped out of his thoughts and as he looks at the object Taehyung is pointing at, an expression of confusion and shyness forms on his face.

"Wh-why are you aaa-asking ?"

"Umm...I saw you staring at this kumamon keychain through the glass earlier. Thats when I approached you. So I thought maybe you like it ?"

Yoongi sighs. He knew how Taehyung had opened up so much to him by now. So he himself shouldn't be secretive with him.

"Yeah I..I do like it. I was planning to buy it but I've got no money right now..Uhh..you might think I'm childi-"

"Cool! I love your choice. Its really cute." Taehyung turns his gaze from the keychain towards Yoongi. "Like you." He again smiles his boxy smile, probably to cover his blush as he said the last part.

Yoongi lost in his mind as he was slowly processing what Tae had just said while a little pink may have crept to his own cheeks ; without him realising it.

None of them was speaking anything now. Causing sensations of awkwardness in the air. In simpler words, awkward silence.

Taehyung was the one to break this awkward silence first by speaking up to suggest something Yoongi would most likely not have expected, at least not yet.

"Umm...Teacher Min, you said yo-you didn't bring money, so..so how about I buy it to you ? As a gift."

"No."

Yoongi's reflexes caused his mouth to blatantly spit out a 'NO' without even letting his brain think about it.

Of course it was weird to offer a gift without a cause and that too to a teacher who joined the campus literally just a few days ago. Maybe it was too polite. Or a way to strengthen the bond.

As an older, he is supposed to say no anyway though.

Yoongi was staring at the keychain but when he turns towards Taehyung's direction, he is.......nowhere to be found.

Yoongi, confused, looks here and there to catch the sight of the tall brown haired boy. But he wasn't anywhere.
What sorcery is this ?

All of a sudden, the door of the store opened and the person Yoongi was trying to look for comes out with a small box in his hands. He goes straight towards Yoongi extending out his hands with the box.

"Please accept it as a thank you for being my teacher. Don't say no." Taehyung bows.

Yoongi was quite speechless.
This boy...I just don't know. He can literally win anyone's heart.

It was a small gift yet it felt so big maybe becoz.....Yoongi wasn't used to getting presents so much because....it was a student ?

Taehyung talks again changing the topic.
"Teacher Min, I told my parents about the day after tomorrow. Haha do you have any complaints regarding me ?"

Oh yeah. Its PTM. Even he knew.
"Not at all. All of us are greatly impressed by you."

They start walking going towards the supermarket to get groceries for Tae.

While walking Yoongi turns his face towards Taehyung.

" Hey Tae."
"Yes."
"I have a question for you."
"......."

"You're a really good student. I wonder what ambition you'd have."

"My ambition ? Its....to be an actor." Taehyung looks down.

Yoongi couldn't think of that actually. Definitely Tae had the looks maybe talent too but seeing his reputation in school one wouldn't have guesses this the first place.

Yoongi didn't speak. Perhaps wondering that Tae's intelligence could take him to mars.

"Teacher Min, I know you are a bit shocked too. Everyone who hears it gives the same reaction. But you can't judge a book by its cover, right ?"

"Yeah r-right. How long did u have this dream by the way ?" Yoongi asks, his face reflecting interest.

Taehyung glanced at him for a split second before looking up and releasing a deep breath.

"I had this dream since childhood. For how long, I don't even know myself."

Yoongi thought something and questions again, "Do you have a special reason for this career option ? Coz it seems like it."

Taehyung closed his eyes,
"Yes. A very very special reason I don't remember.
You see, *looking towards Yoongi* when I was 6, I suffered amnesia. I remember waking up in the hospital, when I didn't have any past memory of anything or anyone, not even myself or my family. The only thing I had in mind at that time was that I aim to be an actor. I assume I've had this ambition from before that incident. So it must be really special and important to have suffered my amnesia. And...something inside me keeps telling to achieve it, no matter what.

"Have you fully recovered from it ?" Yoongi asks concerned.

"I guess I have. But my head occasionally hurts a bit. Not so serious though. So don't worry."

"Oh I see." Was all Yoongi replied until Taehyung broke the silence again.

"Teacher........I too had some doubt in my mind. But I think I shouldn't--"

"Just let it out." Yoongi offers a smile.

Taehyung nods, "I know as your student, it isn't appropriate to say but you.......... I observed li-like you aren't really sa-sati-satisfied o-or h-happy with..... your job. I know I ought not to interfere, it just bothers me. It feels as if your heart belongs somewhere else. I'm sorry." His head was down all the time as he said this.

Yoongi releases a sigh while putting a comforting hand on Tae's shoulder but struggled due to height difference.
*looking towards Yoongi*
Ugh!! Why are people so fucking tall?

"Its okay Tae. I don't mind. You're a good observer, its true. *sigh*
I never wanted to be a teacher actually but HAD TO as it was my only option. I struggled with employment.
It might not be the best job but.... *change of mood* believe me, I pour my heart and soul for being an ideal and supportive teacher or rather human being, just for you kids. So that......at least you all realise your own potential and focus on your goal, and *chuckle* not end up like me."

He continues, "Do you want to know what I initially wanted to be ?" earning a nod from Taehyung.
It impresses Yoongi how Taehyung would patiently but keenly listen and doesn't interrupt when people were telling something.

"You see. I never had a fixed ambition. I just..just wanted to do something in the field of music. Be it writing, composing, recording, producing, rapping or even singing. Music was, is and will always be my passion." Yoongi's eyes were literally shining.

Taehyung replies a reply that shocked Yoongi's ears,
"I think I can help you."

What ? What did he say ?
Before Yoongi opens his mouth, Tae looked forward where they reached while walking.

"Oh! Here's the supermarket. Teacher Min, please wait outside till quickly get my stuff."

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"Ah ! All bought. Lets walk back now."
Yoongi hears Taehyung coming out of the store with his grocery bag after waiting for a few minutes.

The only question that was in his mind all this time,
"How can you help me ?"

Taehyung gives a wide boxy smile before speaking up.
"My uncle's friend works at a well known entertainment company. He's one of the managers there.
If u want I can ask my uncle to convince him to meet you."

"Yo-you t-think I will....I will be a-able to...wor-wo-w-work THERE ?
Stop stuttering now, Yoongi.

Yoongi's happiness was clearly visible on his face. How his lips couldn't resist forming a big smile. And eyes, even more sparkling.

"I hope so. I'm sure he'll agree to meet you. If he likes your work, you can fulfill your dream !"

"Thank you Tae. So much."

"Hahaha no need to thank me. I'll inform you the date."

(In this school, all parents have their child's class teacher's phone number.)

They kept talking about Yoongi's skill in music and about their ambitions until a lane came.

"Okay teacher Min, this is where I take my leave. Bye." Yoongi waves him goodbye and watches Taehyung slowly vanishing in the crowd.
I should probably go home too now.

Yoongi's mind was racing. Too much to think about. Most of the thoughts being about Taehyung. He loved that they became so friendly yet respectful and could share facts about themselves and he even gave him a gift !

And mostly importantly, Yoongi's opportunity to achieve his ambition. He'll definitely not miss it.

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Meanwhile At Jungkook's Home

Jungkook was going through all the albums and photographs of past. His brother was sitting beside him.

By the way, at home, Kookie was ofc bratty but didn't hold that powerful bad boy aura that was famous in Seoul Academy. He was just a little spoiled bunny.

Every now and then, Jungkook is questioning his brother to know details about the photos.
" What place is this ? When was it taken ? Who are these people ?"

The older was patiently listening while looking at the photos and answering all his questions.
Until.......

Jungkook saw a photograph of his 4th birthday. Humans gathered in a big hall lavishly dressed. Extravagant decorations and shimmering lights cheered up the environment. Various presents kept separately at a table. Sumptuous food items could be seen and of course CAKE ! A large five layered cake. Little Kookie was grinning mischievously while the knife into the cake. The guests were clapping and seemed to be singing.

Even though it was of long before, the younger could guess most of the guests. But there was one face he couldn't recognize.

The unknown face belonged to a young boy probably of between his and his brother's age. He wasn't as richly dressed as other people present there and held a cute mischievous smile as well.

"Who is this person, hyung ?"
Jungkook asks pointing to the unknown boy and handing it to his brother.

The older examines the picture and sighs deeply at the face.
"You don't remember ? He was our friend. You always used to nag me to call him over."

Jungkook snatches the photo from his hyung's hand rescanning it.
"Erm....I feel like I do have seen this face before but....Urgh!!! I don't remember. Whats his name ?

"His name ?" The hyung gulps a bit. "Well...I don't remember. He never told me his real name anyway."

"Oh.
So..Where is he now ? Have you any idea ?"

The older tilts his head back closing his eyes.  "*huff* I wonder where........." "Oh by the way I'M going to your school day after tomorrow. *laughter noises* His brother spoke up again causing Jungkook to just roll eyes and pout.

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That was probably the longest chapter till now. So who's this mystery boy ?

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