*Jungkook's day leading up to the meeting*

Jungkook's POV-

Tae and I had our first class together and I'm happy for that but the class itself, Statistics, is going to be boring as shit.

Leaving the class we had figured out that our second classes are in neighboring buildings.

We walked together until the sidewalk split between the two, deciding before parting that it would be a good meeting spot.

Tae was already standing at the designated spot when I walked up to him after my class got out.

I was about to ask how his class went when he suddenly clicks his tongue, tilting his head in annoyance, staring at his phone.

"What a bitch," he scoffs loudly enough to reach my ears before looking up in my direction.

He hooks his arm in mine when I get within reach before he starts guiding me away from the loudly chatting students.

"He can't expect us to keep track of him when we're tipsy too! He's the one who sneaks off with the bottle."

"Who, Jimin?"

"Yeah, he just texted us. Such a brat."

We continue to walk a little further and I can tell he has more on his mind.

If I'm correct about where my next class is I'm not too far away, so I wait for him to finish his thought. He's upset and I don't want to just leave him if he has more on his mind.

He leans his head on my shoulder, still not saying anything as we keep walking until he pops his head up suddenly.

"Well, bye Koo. Make good choices," he flashes me a smile as he removes his arm from mine and strides off in the direction of his next class.

I would think that was strange if it were anyone else, but it was Tae, so... not so much.

After I turn to start walking in the direction of my next class I take my phone out of my pocket to see what Jimin had to say in our chat.

I'm alive, thanks for asking.
I made it to school but I will
not be looking for either of you
and don't come looking for me.

I also won't be going to Jungkookie's
today as I will be too busy submitting
a personal ad to the school paper to
aid in my search for new friends.

What a brat.

I start heading towards my class, phone in hand when another text comes through. This time from Tae.

And I'm the dramatic one?
It's not our fault you sneak off.
We're all drunk and you know
what wine does to you.

You basically turn into a ninja and
go into stealth mode with the bottle.
You empty it so sneakily and so
fast that we don't even notice it
leave the table.

Jimin is quick to text back.

If you'd pay more attention to me
instead of whispering to each other
the whole night maybe I wouldn't
feel the need to sneak drinks in
the first place.

Awe shit. We should have been more discreet. Now he's suspicious. My phone buzzes again with a text from Tae.

Oh stop it Chim. That's not true.
For whatever reason you go all
quiet when you drink wine so
we have to keep the conversation
going.

Whether you participate
or not has nothing to do with us.
Gotta go. I'll be home later and
we'll talk then.

Oh no. Jimin has soulmate voodoo powers and can make Tae talk at will.

He used it to find out Tae lied about trading him a rare Charizard card in sixth grade and he'll use it to find out what happens at the sleepover after he passes out.

Fuck. I'll have to make sure I'm there to distract and redirect Jimin so Tae has time to recover from his rapid fire questions, one of Jimin's go to tactics he uses to get Tae flustered so he slips up in whatever lie he is telling.

It has a very high success rate.

I'm about to text back in the chat when I see a call coming in from Chanyeol.

"Hello?"

"Hey, yeah uh, this is Chanyeol. When will you get done with classes today?"

"I know who you are. We've already established that I have saved your number." I chuckle. "I am about to walk into my last one now and it should end around twelve. Why, what's up?"

"Have you figured out how long the bus takes? Should I pick you up?"

"What no, you don't have to come get me. It's like, a forty minute drive. Why? Do you need me for something?"

"Hobi and I needed to talk to you about Yoongi when you get here. There's been a change of plans and he's... We can talk about it when you get here." Then I hear a loud voice in the background, letting me know he is with Hoseok currently.

"Anyway we are outside now about to head up to the apartment so we'll see you when you get here. I have to go." Then he hangs up.

Well, sketchy Chanyeol is back.

I am approaching the building where my next course will be taught and send a quick text in the chat before reaching the door.

Chanyeol said he needs to meet
with me at the apartment today
and I don't know how long it will take.
I'll let you know when I'm done and
you can come over Tae.

Jimin, you can come too but I
understand if you need time to get
that ad sent in. I wouldn't want to
rush your creative process.
If that's the case then take all the time
you need and I'll see you tomorrow.

I press send and slide my phone back into my pocket before reaching for the door and stepping into the building.

.......

My Professor ended the lesson early today so I left campus earlier than expected.

I tried to call Chanyeol to let him know I'd be back sooner then planned but he isn't answering, which is very uncommon.

I just stepped off the elevator and am fumbling in my pocket for my keys to the apartment.

As I twist the keys in the lock. After pushing the door open I hear what sounds like a conversation stopping.

Then I see Hoseok poke his head around the corner and give me a big smile.

"Awe Jungkook! Perfect timing."

I give him a big smile in return as he rushes towards me, then I see over his shoulder Chanyeol walking over as well.

They both look anxious.

As soon as Hosoek's in front of me he puts both hands on my shoulders and with a deep breath says, "Don't freak out okay."

"Are you saying that to me or yourself? Are you okay?" My eyes travel between the two. "Why do you both look like that?"

"Yoongi is here. He had to come back early." Chanyeol says in a low voice.

"Okay... So wh-"

"Just don't freak out." Hoseok repeats before he turns to walk back towards the living room followed by Chanyeol.

I quickly set my backpack down on the ground, shrug off my jacket and take off my shoes before following them into the living room. Once I round the corner, I am completely at a loss.

Café guy.

What a small fucking world.

My eyes immediately narrow when they meet his and by the glint in his eyes it looks like he recognizes me too.

Okay, I have a reason to be annoyed with him, but why the hell is he glaring up at me? I was nothing but courteous that day.

I returned to him his lost property with hardly any gratitude in return!

Only a half assed "Thanks."

We stay locked on one another in a thick silence, jaws clenched tightly.

Hoseok must have not been able to handle it any further as he speaks up. "Jungkook, this is Yoongi. Yoongs, this is Jungkook."

This is the guy, huh. This is Yoongi.

"Keeping better track of your wallet these days?" I ask nonchalantly as I slide my hands into my pockets.

I see his jaw twitch at this before he stands up abruptly.

"I need to make a call." He says before stalking passed the three of us and out the door.

"What a dick," I grumble, watching after him as he leaves the apartment.