Chapter 60: Fireworks

Ch.59

School ended today for the last regular time. Third years were already doing rehearsals for the ceremony so it could run smoother. Teachers have been stressed to deal with the older students who didn't give sh*ts and dealing with the students who weren't able to graduate. Seokjin didn't care too much for the process. Then Yoongi wouldn't hesitate to start complaining during lunch. Today, he gave his last rant about it since it was the last rehearsal. Tomorrow will be the real thing. The school year was finally coming to an end and so was the gang. Today was the second to last day the boys remained as a gang together. It made the mood a little grey with air, quiet and soft. No one's really jumping in excitement for the gang to end. That would never be the case.

Everyone was kind of silent during the ride to the warehouse. The emotions of it all were weighing hard on the members. On you too. Though you weren't a member, it hurt to see the members down and you'd miss everything too. It sucks how the good things in life have to come to end. Some might see being in a gang as a negative thing, but you honestly think it's the best thing that ever happened for the boys. Even if it messed up with some of their morals amongst other things. You know deep down that you wouldn't have become friends with any of the boys if they weren't in a gang. Not even Jimin. He still kept a wall towards you until you found out the truth. That's when they accepted you and showed you how beautiful the rough things in life are. Most people like to live with the sun out and avoid those who live when the moon's out. The boys taught you the mesmorizing mix of a breath-taking sunset. Warm colors, fuzzy feelings, and honey colored memories.

Time was going too fast. Everyone in the truck could agree to that. Seokjin still wanted to see all his younger members grow up. He'd be missing two years of that. Yoongi didn't want to go into the military yet. He wanted to stay with the gang. Hoseok wanted to enjoy everyone's happiness which was slightly hard. No one was really smiling at their last hurrah in the warehouse. Namjoon wanted to continue leading these boys but had to let go and let them take their own steps. He can't be holding their hands as they walk across the street anymore. Jimin wanted all his members to have no regrets about their choices in life. He wanted them to do everything with a smile and promise to stay a family no matter what. Taehyung wanted to joke with his hyungs more, have them dote on him, and fill a void in his life. But he can't rely on others to make life easier for him. Then Jungkook just wanted his hyungs to be happy. He was tired of having them mope around when they entered the warehouse. Things may change, but the bond they had with eachother was indesctrucible.

"Come on, Hyungs!" Jungkook hollered at the boys. Taehyung and Jimin were sitting on the couch, originally fidgeting with their fingers quietly. Yoongi was organizing his things in a closet to wait for him. Seokjin was sitting at the table, unable to touch his food. Namjoon and Hoseok kept sighing heavily, annoying the heck out of the maknae. "I know it's hard, but I'd really like to have good memories of this place before everyone goes away. This is supposed to be like a farewell party and all we're doing is sighing at what could have been! Why can't we just enjoy what it is for as long as we have it?" His words leaving everyone stunned for a bit.

"Kookie's right." Seokjin shoved his plate away from him. He stood up from his chair abruptly and walked over to the edge of the stage where the second years were. "I want to have a good farewell party. One that'll make me survive two years away from all of you."

"Aw..." Hoseok grinned. He turned to Yoongi with a question. "Do we have any balloons and streamers?"

"We have a bag of weed and my sh*t which you can't touch." Yoongi closed the closet door.

"Who's ready to get high!?" Taehyung jumped onto his feet. You furrowed your brows at that. Jimin couldn't stop laughing when that came out of his mouth.

"Hot potatoe with weed!" Jimin suggested to get Jungkook smirking.

"I won't lose!" Jungkook threw his fist in the air.

"No one's getting high!" You shouted to hear someone else saying the same thing. Your eyes connected with Namjoon who was chuckling lightly. At least he could agree with you that this is and always will be, a bad idea. He got off the stage to come over to the green couch. The rest of his hyungs came over, following behind him with genuine smiles. The first years were grinning too, so you knew things were going to be fun tonight. Unnie won't notice if you stay here until one in the morning to party with the boys.

"Then what are we gonna do?" Yoongi crossed his arms.

"Turn up?" Taehyung looked around at his standing hyungs.

"Hm...we have food in the fridge. Seokjin hyung, can you make us something?" Namjoon asked to get an immediate nod from the eldest. He ran off to work on the meal. "Now Yoongi, do we still have those fireworks?"

"I have them stored in the back." Yoongi gave the leader a thumbs up. He walked away to go get them. Soon the first-year boys began jumping around on the couch. This was turning into a real party alright. Namjoon smirked as he turned to his best friend.

"Do you still have your speaker with you?" Namjoon asked to get a Hoseok bouncing up and down in excitement.

"I left it in Seokjin's truck!" Hoseok grinned. He looked over at the black hair who was rolling up his sleeves. "Is the car open!?"

"Here's my keys, Hoseok. Remember to lock it up again once you get it." Seokjin tossed the keys over in our direction. Hoseok jumped to catch it, but ultimately missed. Instead the keys were caught by the talented maknae who was close to falling off the arm of the couch. Jungkook handed it to Hoseok before smirking at the pink hair.

"So do any of us have jobs too?" Jungkook raised a brow.

"Uh, Jimin, you have a lot of songs on your phone for dancing right?" Namjoon questioned to earn an enthusiastic nod from the cute blonde. Jimin was pulling out his phone, looking at his playlists. Taehyung wanted to do something too but didn't know what.

"Our jobs?" Taehyung wrapped his arm around the maknae, looking hopeful.

"Keep (F/n) company." Namjoon smiled as he walked off to check with Yoongi in the back. The male with faded blue hair had a bunch in his hands and you wondered where they came from. You also shook your head playfull when he assigned the two youngest to keep you company. They both pouted, disappointed with their job.

Taking a seat across from them, you suggest that they come up with party games. Jungkook smirked and gave Taehyung a stinging high five. They immediately started coming up with games that would be fun to play. When Hoseok came back inside with the speaker, Jimin hurried over to him with his phone in hand. Music eventually began playing in the background as everyone worked. Namjoon wanted to help Yoongi bring the fireworks outside, but the male denied his help. He was muttering something about people's safety. Seokjin was humming to the song as he made something with what he had in the fridge. Everyone was working hard so that they'd have a good time tonight. You couldn't help but smile at all of them.

Namjoon checked with the other members after Yoongi told him to not help. He came over to Seokjin, impressed that he was actually making something that looked appetizing. For once the fridge had some food that wasn't just convience store food that you needed to heat up in a microwave. Then the leader went over to check with Hoseok and Jimin. Both boys tried convincing the leader to dance. It started a random dance battle. Jimin pulled his best moves, looking graceful with the right amount of sass. Hoseok seemed to have good control over his body which impressed the blonde member. Namjoon was about to compete and then dropped out of the competition last second. He didn't care if they were whining, he didn't want to pull a muscle he said.

"Pull a muscle?" You asked as he came over to the couch.

"Don't you care about my safety, Kwon (F/n)?" Namjoon acted hurt.

"Right." You giggled as he looked over at Taehyung and Jungkook.

The two boys instantly started spouting out their game ideas. They forced Namjoon onto the couch to get his attention first. That's when they began telling him all their ideas. Namjoon was so confused as he sat in the middle of that. You listened in to the rules of the game and furrowed your brows. It was so complicated for no reason. By the time they finished telling the poor man their confusing game, Yoongi came back into the warehouse to say the job was done. The fireworks were set and ready to be used whenever they chose to do so. Namjoon said the plan was to have them go off at night before everyone goes home. It's going to be the best finishing point of the night. And with that, the party started.

Seokjin was finishing up with the food while you danced with Jimin. Hoseok was dancing with Namjoon who was trying to let loose. He kept feeling embarrassed by his dancing skills. Hoseok didn't mind and cheered him on. While you guys danced to the music, Yoongi sat with Taehyung and Jungkook on the floor. He was forced to play the confusing game they came up with. It was like they kept making up rules on the way. Yoongi only seemed to be getting more frustrated and tried leaving the game multiple times. The two boys wouldn't let him go until he finished since you apparently can't leave until the game is finished.

"This game is bullsh*t!" Yoongi huffed.

"Sorry, we don't make the rules." Jungkook sighed as Taehyung nodded.

"What he said." He crossed his arms in attempts to look intimidating. It was hard for him to do that while he gave Yoongi his box like grin. The third year sighed heavily, attempting his best to spend quality time with the young members. You thought his efforts were so cute and it only made you grow fonder of the faded blue hair. Gosh, you'll miss him when he goes. He's come a long way since you've first met him. You still remember the cold glares he would give you and how he used to enjoy making your life a living hell. Now he's actually your friend and that's something you never thought you could ever achieve in this life time.

Jimin spun you around before pulling you close to his chest. Grinning at him, you enjoyed dancing with him. He was more than ten times better than you, but he didn't make you feel insecure. He kept you smiling while the two of you danced for fun. It was silly or sometimes really sweet. You were happy that the two of you could still be this close and friends despite him confessing his feelings already. Jimin is kind and said he'll wait for you to get your feelings sort out. So far, you just need summer break to help you think. Too many boys flirting with you for fun and awkward moments with the opposite sex keep occurring. It's enough to confuse you, so you were staying friends with everybody. Who knows what will happen when you become a second year though.

"Why don't you audition for Jam Entertainment and become a trainee?" Jimin questioned as you laughed.

"Not my thing. I also doubt they'll have any kind of interest in me." You shook your head.

"Boo." Jimin puffed out his bottom lip before smiling. His eyes turned to lines and it was incredibly infectious every time he did that. This time, you spun him around and he only laughed at your struggle. The slight height difference made you go on your toes for the slowest turn ever. "Thanks for the spin."

"You're welcome!" You took it anyway. Jimin pulled you close as if he was hugging you. His arms were wrapped around your waist so you kept yours around his neck. The two of you were slow dancing to a song that was causing Hoseok to shake his booty. Namjoon joined in on the booty shaking causing Jimin to feel secondhand embarrassment.

"My hyungs are so weird." Jimin smiled down at you.

"I'm starting to see that," You whispered. At this point, your cheeks were hurting way too much. From laughing at the second years dancing and from Jimin's adorable smile that was hard to ignore.

"Gosh, I hope to have another class with you next year." Jimin squeezed you even more. "I can't imagine seeing you only during lunch."

"Oh, Jimin." You pushed back his blonde hair, letting his soft strands sneak inbetween your fingers. "I'm sure we'll have one class together at least. But don't be sad if we don't because that'll break my heart."

"I just want to see you everday. As much as I can." Jimin's cheeks turned pink. He glanced to the side as he licked his bottom lip nervously. You were blushing as well since he probably didn't mean to reveal that. Smiling to yourself, you pull Jimin down and hug him.

"I'll make sure we see each other often then," You said to feel him grip the back of your shirt.

"You're the best," Jimin muttered.

"Thanks for being my first friend in this town. You helped me get comfortable in this town and feel like I had a place here. I'm so glad that I have you in my life. Thank you." You loosened your hold on him. Your hands slid down from his neck to hold his hands instead. "I mean it."

"Thanks for supporting my dance dreams and being my friend too. I wouldn't have known a lot of things if it weren't for you." Jimin stared into your eyes for a long time. Even with the music playing and the loud swears coming from Yoongi, it all sounded muffled.

Emotions stirred inside you from the beginning. Coming to an unknown town that had a reputation for being dangerous. Students were hard to befriend and you felt alone. Like you had possibly made a mistake moving here for independence until you met Jimin. Once you met him, you were set on becoming his friend and that led to quite the experience. Your first and last deal ever. He wasn't mad that you followed but was touched when he learned the reason that you came was just to befriend him. He didn't think anyone would fight that hard to want his attention. Now you were so grateful to Jimin for being your best friend. Enjoying his interests was fun and watching him grow as a person was also lovely to see. Park Jimin, you're an absoulute angel in this town.

"Alright! Food's ready!" Seokjin shouted for everyone to hear.

Hoseok lowered down the music as Yoongi ran over. The blue hair was finally done with the game. He stomped over and plopped into his chair, ready to just eat. Jimin placed his hand on your lower back as the two of you walk over to the table. There were eight chairs for everyone now. Namjoon told Taehyung and Jungkook to come eat since they were being slow. Hoseok arrived at the table, complimenting Seokjin's cooking right away. The eldest smiled as everyone was seated down at the table. He handed everyone what he managed to create and you were surprised. It was known that Seokjin was a good cook, but he did so well with what he had in the fridge.

Thanks were given to the eldest for making food. Everyone started to eat right away, joking and laughing with each other at the same time. Jungkook was bothering Yoongi with the game still. Their interaction was pretty funny to witness. Especially when Yoongi had enough and just shoved a piece of chicken into Jungkook's mouth to shut him up. The maknae then chewed his food without bothering his hyung. Taehyung was having a conversation with Jimin from across the table. They were busy talking about how important they were to Namjoon. While they did that, Namjoon ignored them and talked to Hoseok about the final project a teacher had given them. Turns out Hoseok has been procrastinating all this time and was now earning a lecture from his friend. Hoseok wasn't really paying attention though so you just had to giggle at that.

"What's so funny?" The male next to you nudged your shoulder. Lowering down your fork, you turned to see the handsome black hair raising his brow.

"All of you." You grinned. "Just a bunch of dorks and idiots."

"I'm not an idiot." Seokjin scoffed.

"Well—" You shrugged to get nudged even harder by him.

"How old am I, (F/n)?" Seokjin narrowed his eyes on you playfully.

"Ancient~," You intoned to earn an eye roll.

He continued eat his meal and you did too. The warehouse is going to be a lot different when the gang ends. Though you loved this place, it needed everyone to carry the lovable feeling you held towards it. Jungkook finished eating first and started to bug Namjoon and Hoseok. He wanted them to take a crack at the game, but Hoseok was doing a good job at telling him no way in hell gently. Taehyung and Jimin started playing tag, leaving some food on their plates to go play. Yoongi sighed heavily and got up from his seat. Mumbling something about watching the sun go down. Seokjin tapped your shoulder as you wiped your mouth with a napkin.

"Can you give me the food they didn't finish?" Seokjin asked.

"Oh, sure." You got up to grab the small bits two of the boys left. It didn't take long for Seokjin to finish everything on his plate. He was a bit surprised you stayed at the table instead of going to play with the first years, mess around with the second years, or tease Yoongi. The main reason you didn't leave was because you didn't want to leave Seokjin alone at the table. "Let me help you wash the dishes."

"Really?" Seokjin's eyes widened. "Wah, I wish some of the boys could take notes from you. They always leave it to me. When I go to Australia, force them to do the dishes."

"Sounds like a plan." You picked up the plates with him. Following Seokjin towards the sink, the two of you rolled up your sleeves to get started. The water began running and the two of you chatted. One last chat with Seokjin, one on one before he goes to a whole different country. "I'm going to miss you a lot."

"That's sudden," Seokjin said as he handed you a plate.

"What do you mean? You always knew that I would miss you." You frowned, drying the plate with a towel.

"Obviously, but why not say something a little lighter?" Seokjin chuckled. "I may be excited to go to Australia, but it does hurt to leave my family behind." He quickly glanced at all the boys in the warehouse before taking a good look at you, a smile forming on his face.

"What's lighter then?" You asked.

"I don't know. I was hoping you would know," Seokjin said to get smacked with a towel. He was ridiculous to deal with. Shaking your head, you only laughed at his silliness.

"Gosh, I hope you don't pull this kind of stuff in Australia," You replied to see his grin grow.

"People are going to love me over there. You're just being a sour grape." Seokjin handed you another plate.

"For your information, I think I'm a really sweet one." You huffed before laughing harder. What does that even mean? Seokjin turned off the water and shook his hands dry. He leaned against the counter to look at everyone messing around minus Yoongi who was outside. Setting down the towel, you turn around to see what he was looking at so quietly. "Everything okay?"

"Yeah...It's just finally hitting me on how homesick I'm gonna be." Seokjin sighed. "Promise to text me everyday while I'm gone?"

"How could I not?" You faced your body towards the male.

Opening your arms wide, you'd figure that you should collect your hugs from each member. In the moment and at the warehouse. Before the genuine feeling of joy with the gang here isn't the same. Seokjin stared at you for a second in bewilderment. It didn't take long for him to wrap his arms around your body tightly. His hug was so warm and comforting. Seokjin looked down at you to see how happy your face was. He chuckled at that but kept you in his arms. You were just glad that things between you weren't awkward after the whole date and one day crush thing. Plus, you wanted happy memories before he went off for two years. Texts will never beat the real thing.

"Do you love me?" Seokjin randomly asked, your eyes widening at his bold question. This man!

"W-What kind of—Why are you asking me this!?" You whispered in a panic. You didn't want to alert a certain muscle boy and graceful dancer.

"I just want to know, Baby." Seokjin smiled. "As a friend, do you love me?"

"Platonically, yes. You should have said that first." You glared at him lightly.

"But I really loved that reaction." Seokjin earn a quick smack from you. He only laughed at your little attempts to hurt him. They'd probably be nothing compared to a certain brunette first year who would be willing to beat this guy up for you for a second time. "You know I just love teasing you."

"And how dangerous is that?" You reminded him.

"Hey, my promise for after you graduate still stands." Seokjin smirked. "I'll be ready when you are."

"Gross." You scoffed to get a pout from him. "I'm kidding~!"

"You better be." Seokjin warned. He was just joking around too. The both of you smiled softly at each other.

"...I want to thank you," You started off, "For driving me home after school or after deals. I also really appreciate the advice you gave me about my sister that one time. Thanks for everything and for being a good oppa to me. Even for the date that ended a disaster, but I did feel like a princess at the beginning of it though."

"It's really nothing. I drive everyone everywhere." Seokjin chuckled, a smirk forming on his lips. "You should also call me oppa a lot more. Besides that, I'm glad I could make you feel a like a princess. Wait for me until you're a queen, okay?"

"We'll see." You pulled away from the hug.

"Thanks for being such an understanding friend, (F/n). It's an admirable trait." Seokjin ruffled your hair as he walked off to the second years.

They were still dancing weirdly so the oldest decided to join. Jungkook was playing hide and seek with Jimin so you wondered if Taehyung was doing the same. Looking around for the silver haired boy, you wondered where he could possibly be. Walking towards the back room, you found him shoving all his spray paints into a duffel bag. The mural was finished and he felt like that was the only thing he was going to leave at the warehouse. Mainly because the mural makes you feel unsettled if you stare at it for too long. Taehyung looked away from his cans to notice you enter. A boxy grin showed on his face like it was second nature. A smile really suited the boy so you hoped his life would be full of happiness.

"(F/n)!!" Taehyung cheered. He definitely knew how to make you feel special.

"Taehyung!!" You cheered back. Rushing over to him, the both of you automatically hugged. He's so sweet. The silver hair chuckled and eventually pulled away from the hug.

"I'm just cleaning up for good. I know it's gonna be hard for me to come into the warehouse now knowing it's not going to be the same...y'know?" Taehyung tilted his head, trying his best not to frown.

"Of course, I understand." You petted his head. "But don't be sad today, Tae. Appreciate the time you have with the gang right now. Before it's truly over. The gang may be over, but the bond you have with the other boys will never change."

"...you're always right." Taehyung nodded. "I should just listen to you anytime I need advice!"

"Oh, that's a lot of pressure." You laughed. "Ask Namjoon first then me."

"Okay!" Taehyung grinned before it shrank slightly. "Hey (F/n), how come you never include yourself in our family? You always say the boys and the gang, but you're just as important."

"Thanks, Tae. I just...I don't know. I feel like you guys have a closer bond is all." You shrugged. Taehyung gazed down as he thought about what he was going to say next. Like he wanted it to come out perfectly before he looked up back at you with his charming smile.

"You might not know everything about us, but there will be a time when you do." Taehyung swung your hands side to side. "All the boys love you. We're all a family together and I hope you've come to see what I see whenever I look at the warehouse or at my fellow members. It always takes my breath away everytime."

"I feel like I have come to see what you do." You thought back at all the times you've felt happiness in the warehouse. "Honestly Taehyung, you see the world in a very beautiful way."

"All you need to be is human to love." Taehyung sighed peacefully. "That's what I've learned and I roll with that."

It sounded like an obvious statement, but it did resonate with you. The boys all had tougher lives than you. They've considered most of their lives a rough patch. The worst you've had was getting kidnapped and almost killed which was pretty bad. Chuckling lightly, you couldn't believe half of the crazy stuff that has happened just by knowing these boys. People thought you were a slut, a random girl started a fight with you, Namjoon's Mom is already considering you her daughter-in-law, and then your own sister thinks you have a thing for oppas. That still makes you sigh heavily. Whatever is going on in her mind...it's hard to control. She's very imaginative.

Taehyung continued shoving all his cans inside the duffle bag. Eventually, his bag was getting full and only one sat on the shelf. It was a purple spray paint and he hesitated to grab it. Did he feel like putting away the last one makes the gang ending true? Placing your hand on his shoulder, Taehyung gave you a thankful smile. He grabbed the can and shook it wildly. Without warning, he spray painted a heart in the backroom. Smirking at his art, he shoved the can inside and zipped it proudly. Now he could take his cans home with no regrets. You chuckled at that and he joined the laughter.

"Thanks for always being there for me, (F/n). I can always trust you to make me feel better," Taehyung said. Your laughter died down as your chest felt warm.

"I was supposed to thank you first for being such a great friend, you punk!" You witnessed his pure amusement. He was so pleased with himself to have beaten you.

"Sucks. You're just gonna have to stand there while I thank you for everything!" Taehyung put his hands on his hips. "And I have a lot to thank you for so get ready!"

"What did I do?" You almost felt guilty.

"I'm passing Mr. Pyo's class with your help!" Taehyung clapped. "And that's all that really matters."

"Mr. Pyo's class will always be one to remember." You couldn't believe that class happened. Everytime you entered the class, you were excited to see what would set Mr. Pyo off this time. Whenever you left, it felt surreal. Taehyung was so proud of himself for ruining Mr. Pyo's life. The poor man was probably ready to quit which he surprisingly hasn't done already. The silver hair was in his own mind, remembering all the torture he caused with a smile so you took the chance to thank him for being such a great friend. "Let me thank you now."

"Hm?" Taehyung broke out from his thoughts.

"I'm glad we we're able to talk to each other about our worries and serious issues when we didn't feel comfortable sharing it with others that we we're closer with," You stated. He smiled softly at you. "Thanks for making me laugh and showing me how fun it is to walk to the warehouse instead of driving. I adore your perspective on things. I care about you a lot and I'm going to keep making sure you don't walk into traffic. Got that?"

"You know how to make my heart melt, (F/n)!" Taehyung opened his arms wide once more. The two of you hugged each other tightly. At this point, the both of you couldn't breathe but that's okay. "W-We're gonna be s-second years together!"

"Y-Yeah!" You grunted until the two of you released each other. Air was finally returning into your lungs. Taehyung and you were panting, recovering from that lung crushing hug. Meeting his eyes, you both bursted out laughing. The best hugs leave you breathless.

In the middle of the laughter, Jungkook came running in. He was looking for some place to hide before his eyes became wide. Taehyung and you were alone in a room. Standing very close to each other. Only his imagination would fail him at this moment. He automatically had questions that Taehyung wasn't going to answer honestly. Taehyung ruffled your hair and walked over to pat Jungkook's shoulder. The silver hair said he was going to switch places with him in the game so Jungkook could talk to you. Jungkook's confused eyes changed once he heard that. His cheeks slowly became pink as you stared at him with a smile. The two of you were silent as Taehyung shouted at Jimin in the background.

He no longer had a reason to get upset. Jungkook stopped mumbling out questions to clear his throat. You had a lot to say to Jungkook. In the beginning, he had no interest in befriending you. He only saw Taehyung being extremely friendly and getting along with others. It wasn't until you knew he was in a gang that he lowered his walls slightly like most of the members. Now you can proudly say that he trusts you enough to tell you his dreams. Maybe not his personal home life, but you were okay with that. Hearing Namjoon's home life broke your heart a bit. Hopefully they're all doing okay now that time has passed and that they've had the gang.

"We were just talking. Nothing happened, Kookie." You giggled.

"What? I get that! I don't have a problem with you talking to the other members." Jungkook nervously rubbed the back of his neck. He walked closer to you in the backroom. He immediately noticed the purple heart and chuckled. "Hyung?"

"He had to." You nodded. "So Jungkook, how are you handling the end of the gang? I feel like you're taking it the best."

"Ah, well...it's really sad." Jungkook shrugged. "It makes me wish I was in the gang longer or that we could continue for five more years. But there's nothing much I can do, so I'm planning to have all the fun I can today."

"Memories are what keep things alive. And hey, you'll be a successful video game creator in the future!" You clapped your hands to see him grow flustered. Jungkook took a deep breath and collected himself. You figured he had something important to say. He was becoming so flushed.

"(F/n)...answer me honestly." Jungkook looked you in the eyes. "Do you think I'll have any chance next year? Because I'm going to keep trying."

"...chance? As in dating me?" Your face started to burn. Jungkook nodded his head and swallowed hard. It took a lot of courage for him to ask that, so you wanted to give him a good answer. Some of the boys have already been telling you that they're going to make attempts to make you fall for them. Jimin, Namjoon, and Seokjin. You didn't want to give them false hope. You just wanted to see what happened, but you also needed to sort out your own feelings. "I'm not going to stop you from trying. At the moment I don't really know what I want for myself. I'll figure it out eventually but promise me that you won't get jealous and start fights over me."

"I'll be a gentleman," Jungkook said with a smile. He held out his hands for you, waiting for you to embrace him. "Hopefully I can get you to fall for me. Get ready to be a second year with me."

"Second year is going to be interesting." You chuckled, stepping towards his body. You gave him a good squeeze, smelling that he put on a little bit of cologne. Looks like things are getting interesting now. Jungkook stared down at you like having you in front of him was the most he could ask for. His cheeks were bright pink just like yours. "Thanks for being my friend. For trying to protect me at times, showing me how fun video games can be, and for being someone I could lean on."

"I'm glad that you became my friend...that you tried so hard to earn my trust and get to know me. I know most people don't like to try because I come off as shy." Jungkook squeezed your shoulder. "Some people think it takes too much effort to get me to open up but thank you for talking to me and not giving up. And for...caring when I got into drugs."

"What are friends for?" You grinned to see him sigh. He pulled away from the hug to give you a look.

"We'll see how long I get called that." He smirked, winking at you playfully.

"Flirty all of a sudden?" You questioned to see his face get redder.

"Problem?" Jungkook crossed his arms.

"I'm getting used to it." You shook your head with a smile. These boys will be the death of you.

Walking out of the backroom, you joined everyone at the main room of the warehouse. Jimin and Taehyung weren't playing hide and seek this time. It looked like poor Jimin got himself wrapped up into the made-up game. He was struggling to understand but kept smiling at his friend's instructions. One thing you did notice was how puzzled Taehyung was when he explained the rules. Seokjin walked over to them when he finished dancing. Like a fool, he asked what the boys were doing. He was forced to sit down and made Jimin listen to the rules again. The second time Taehyung ran through it, he was even more confused and Jimin wasn't sure what was going on anymore.

While they dealt with that problem, the second years were still having fun on the dance floor. Hoseok was dancing and Namjoon was tired. He was panting heavily, telling his friend that he would be taking a quick break. How hard was he hitting those dance moves? Coming over to him as he rested against the stage, you quietly stared at the pink haired man. Namjoon was trying hard to open a water bottle. He scrunched his face, frustrated with the fight the cap was giving him. Tapping his arm, Namjoon was surprised to see you next to him. You held your hand out and he got the message. The water bottle was passed onto you. Namjoon managed to rip the label off, but leave the cap stuck on. You gave it a hard twist and the cap soon came off.

"Here you go." You handed it back. He bowed his head at you as he took a hold of the bottle. He drank less than half of the bottle before closing it to talk to you.

"Enjoying the last day at the warehouse?" Namjoon asked.

"It's been going good. It's sad, but I'm still happy," You stated. "You?"

"I'm taking this a lot better thanks to Hoseok's help as well as yours." Namjoon looked at the ground with a soft smile. "I know what I'm gonna do with the warehouse. I've started contacting construction teams to help change this place. I'm going to start studying hard again to get into a great college to be qualified to help youths at risk."

"You're so admirable," You said in awe. "You're going to save lives, Namjoon."

"I'm just doing what's going to help this town." Namjoon chuckled. "I'm putting a lot of money towards this which makes me a little nervous. The debt my father left still isn't completely gone, but I'll make it work."

"You got this!" You cheered to see those dimples of his.

"Thank you." He bowed, but you quickly lifted him up. He stared down at you with a smile.

"Let me thank you," You started as he tilted his head curiously at you, "For being such a good sunbae. Thank you for all the talks you gave me whenever I needed a logical side on things, being such a great leader for the boys, taking me out to eat porridge and refusing to let me pay! You always knew when I needed someone to talk to and I thank you for taking care of me when you already have six boys to look after."

"Aw." Namjoon petted your head. "It's because I care about you. There's nothing to thank me about. I'm willing to do anything to take care of my family. And that strongly includes you."

"So I've heard." You giggled, remembering your recent conversation with Taehyung fondly. You never thought that coming to this dangerous town that you'd find such a good role model and friends.

"But I should thank you too if we're giving thanks." Namjoon pulled away his hand from your head. "Thank you for fighting to be a part of this family. I know I made it hard at times by telling you that you're going home at tough times and telling you to not get into our problems too much. You do it because you care and I know you can take care of yourself. A lot better than these boys."

"I'm flattered." You stretched your arms out. Namjoon let out a chuckle as he wrapped his arms around your body. His grip on you became very tight as he lifted your feet off the ground. Your hold on him became stronger as he spun around, making you giggle like an idiot. "Namjoon~!"

"I've grown a soft spot for you, Kwon (F/n)." Namjoon gently set you down. You were having a lot of fun after that. You felt like a kid again and your chest was warm from Namjoon acting so cutely. "It's good my mom already approves of you."

"How lucky am I?" You went on your tip toes to ruffle his hair the best you could. His hair was still cotton candy pink, but his roots were becoming dark. The same was happening with the other members. Their dyed hair wasn't as bold. Yoongi was the perfect example. His electrifying blue hair was the first to start fading to become the light blue it is now. Namjoon bent down to make your life easier and your grin grew.

Suddenly, a flash of red appeared in front of you. Namjoon stood up and you pulled your hand away from his hair. A smirking Hoseok stood, enjoying the interaction he had just witnessed. Namjoon cleared his throat while you rolled your eyes. Time to thank Hoseok then. Hoseok was about to tease the two of you until you took his hand randomly. He blushed lightly as you brought him back over to the dance floor. He stared at you in confusion. What was he expecting? Definitely not what you did next. The music was still playing so you decided to pull out your best moves. And by best moves, you mean the worst ones. Hoseok immediately laughed at how intense you were going and followed your idiotic movements. You could already hear Namjoon laughing in the distance.

It was easy to mess around with Hoseok despite him being a grade above you. He had such a warm and energizing atmosphere that resembled the sun. You feel that's why he managed to get along with the first year boys the most out of all their hyungs. Hoseok could make anyone comfortable and cheered anyone up. It always felt like Hoseok put everyone he cared about before himself. He's a kind person who's not afraid to be a hyung when he has to be. Like the time when he had to baby sit you and the rest of the first year boys. Somehow, he forgave you guys for locking him outside the school's cafeteria. Gosh, did that actually happen?

"Oh, I'm already tired!" You stopped moving to laugh and catch your breath. Hoseok grinned at you, but he was still full of energy.

"We were just getting started!" Hoseok teased. "C'mon, shake that booty!"

"I'm not shaking anything, but my head." You crossed your arms.

"That's a real shame," Hoseok said as you gave him a playful glare. It didn't last long. You can't even be fake angry at him.

"You shake it a lot better than I ever could so there's no point in me even trying," You reasoned.

"Would you try it if Jimin tried?" Hoseok asked, making you burst out laughing. The red head turned in the direction of the blonde. "HEY JI—"

"What is wrong with you!?" You grabbed onto his arm. Hoseok began laughing hard as you shook his arm, pulling him back from asking something so embarrassing.

Jimin glanced at the both of you with a perplexed expression. He didn't know what to make of the sight in front of him. You were clutching onto Hoseok like your life depened on it while he laughed in amusement. Eventually Taehyung forced him to focus back on the game. It appeared like Seokjin was catching the hang of it and was beating everyone yet didn't know what exactly he was doing. That took talent. Hoseok turned to face you with a giant grin. Your cheeks were hurting all over again. Nonstop smiles because of these boys. You're so grateful for meeting them. Even if they're this ridiculous at times.

"You're not curious to see what he's got?" Hoseok questioned.

"Don't sound so serious asking me that and no!" You let go of him.

Bringing up your hands to your warm face, you couldn't believe this was a conversation you were having. Hoseok only seemed to enjoy this more. Why was he being so sadistic like this? Hoseok commented on how cute you looked with your face all pink. This was too much to listen to. The red head chuckled and brought you into a hug. He didn't say anything and only patted your back which calmed you down. Now your face wasn't as red. Looking up to face the man who was torturing you with laughter. Hoseok smiled down at you and you couldn't help returning one his way. Your cheeks are definitely going to be sore tomorrow. Worth it though.

"I didn't know you were this fun to tease!" Hoseok swayed side to side with you in his arms. "I usually had fun messing with you when you were around Namjoonie, but now I'm going to have a new hobby."

"Don't say that." You shook your head for your own safety. "Dye hair as a hobby because that's fun! Teasing me is pretty boring."

"I have to disagree little (F/n)~!" Hoseok chuckled. "But don't worry, it's going to be a lot of fun."

"Oh boy." You laughed once more. "Oh, thank you for all the laughter and smiles. You're really sweet when you don't tease me."

"Laughter and smiles are a luxury, but—" Hoseok squeezed you tighter in the hug. "They don't cost me a thing!"

"My ribs are going to break by the end of tonight," You commented to have him only hold you tighter. "Or in a few seconds!"

"I can't help it!" Hoseok pulled away. He stared at you, his smile warming your heart. "Thank you for helping me with my 'emergencies,' talking to my parents that one time I begged you too, and for caring about my brothers here."

"We're going to keep getting closer, you hear me?" You looked him right in the eyes. "No need to thank me. Let's keep making memories!"

"Like the time you locked me out of the cafeteria?" Hoseok raised a brow. You sucked in your breath.

"You're not over that? Well...Jungkook was the one who locked you out and I didn't even like the—" You started to ramble on. Hoseok shook his head at your defensive behavior and simply kissed your forehead. At that, you stiffened and reconnected your eyes with his. Your face was on fire again as you stammered, "H-Hoseok!"

"So cute!" Hoseok freed you from the hug to slap his hands on your cheeks. He squeezed your cheeks and cooed at you as if you were a baby. You whined, but he continued teasing you this way. "Also, the rest of the boys and I have a surprise for you tomorrow!"

"Really?" Your eyes widened. Tomorrow was graduation for the third years. What could they being doing for you?

"But it's a secret!" Hoseok squashed your cheeks even more. All your protests were muffled.

It didn't take long for Namjoon to save you, but it wasn't on purpose. He called out everyone to meet at the green old couch. He wanted to give an important message and shouted for everyone to be inside. The pink hair came to the couch where the three boys playing the baffling game sat. Jungkook went out to get Yoongi to come inside. Hoseok brought you over near the leader, happy to hear an announcement. Not even a second passed and Jungkook popped up at the entrance to tell Namjoon that Yoongi was too lazy to come inside. Namjoon rolled his eyes and ordered Jungkook to carry him in if he had to. Jungkook left and came back dragging the third year.

"What is it?" Yoongi huffed.

"Come on, Yoongi-ya! Spend some time with us on our last day!" Hoseok shouted.

"Hoseok's right!" Seokjin threw his fist in the air.

"Yeah!" Jimin and Taehyung yelled in unison. Jungkook nodded as Yoongi sighed to hear all this. He had been spending time alone outside. He was watching the sun set, waiting to set off the fire works when the time was right. Namjoon straightened his posture and everyone looked towards him, listening intently. He was just that type of person.

"I have an important question for two people here." Namjoon gestured his hands out towards Yoongi and Taehyung. "Do you two have any plans for the future?"

"What?" Yoongi scoffed. "No."

"Obviously not, hyung," Taehyung replied with a grin.

"I figured as much. I have an offer for you two, but first, I want to explain my plans with the warehouse," Namjoon said as Taehyung's eyes widened.

"What are you doing to her!?" Taehyung screamed. Seokjin furrowed his brows to hear the silver hair refer to the warehouse as a 'her'. Namjoon was surprised by Taehyung's panic and was careful to tell him this.

"Well, I know what I want to do with my future now thanks to (F/n) and Hoseok." Namjoon looked towards you two with a thankful expression. "I'm going to create a center for at risk youth from entering the lifestyle that most kids seem to enter here in this town. Kids keep getting younger when they join a gang. You saw from the girl group, most of them were just kids. I'm going to help those who need it and I'm going to turn the warehouse into that center to complete my dreams. I hope you don't mind, Taehyung."

"Oh...I guess I don't really mind. That sounds pretty cool then." Taehyung shrugged, giving his leader a small square smile.

"Congrats on figuring that out, but what does that have to do with us?" Yoongi cocked up a brow. Taehyung's eyes sparkled as he stared at Namjoon, waiting for a life changing answer.

"I'd actually really like it if you guys come to work at my center to help," Namjoon said to see the shock on these two boy's faces. "You guys both said yourselves that you don't have plans for the future yet. So Yoongi, you have a job waiting for you right away the moment you come back from the military. The same goes for you, Taehyung. You'll have a real job by the time you graduate."

"Whoa...that's...really thoughtful." Yoongi's eyes fell to the floor. "Thanks, Namjoon. That means a lot..."

"Would you be willing to take it?" Namjoon titlted his head with hope. Yoongi smiled at him. A cute gummy one.

"I'd be a fool not to." Yoongi came over to hug Namjoon himself.

The guy who usually doesn't like getting affection from anyone. You were so happy that Yoongi was learning to express himself normally with the boys. He hated affection and hardly ever let himself get too vulnerable with them. Improvement and growth at its finest. They patted each other's back as others in the room cheered. The only one who wasn't saying a thing was Taehyung. Yoongi and Namjoon stopped hugging to see what Taehyung had to say. The first year was speechless. He stared up at Namjoon, struggling to find the words to explain how he was feeling. He sat their in frustration until his eyes began to get teary, making Namjoon automatically worried for the boy.

"You okay, Tae?" Namjoon crouched down, reaching a hand out towards the silver haired.

"Namjoon hyung!" Taehyung threw his arms around the male. Namjoon was shocked but hugged him back. They smiled and held each other tight. "T-Thank you so much....y-you always care about me. And I can n-never repay you. I want to work with you in the f-future."

"I'm happy to hear that, Tae." Namjoon rubbed the boy's back to calm him down from crying.

"Thank you for taking care of me..." Taehyung continued. He gripped at Namjoon's shirt, balling up the fabric in his hands.

Namjoon lifted his head to look at the others. Everyone knew to give them the space they needed. Hoseok went into the backroom, leading the rest of the boys inside. Yoongi thanked Namjoon one last time and even bowed. He stepped out of the warehouse to view the sunset once more. You decided to follow him at that moment. Slowly coming out of the warehouse, you spotted Yoongi sitting down in the back of Seokjin's truck. He had the tailgate down and was staring up at the sky, a thin blanket on his lap. You smiled to yourself as you came up to the truck. Yoongi's eyes quickly landed on you as you stood in front of the tailgate. He lifted a brow at you, disappearing into his light blue bangs.

"What are you doing here?" Yoongi questioned.

"I wanted to hang out with you." You climbed up.

The third year didn't say a thing which was better than him protesting. He only stared at you as you sat down next to him. His gaze did feel slightly judgemental, but he always had that look. Yoongi doesn't mean to act like a grump. Letting out a satisfied sigh, you saw your breath in the air. It was starting to get colder as the sun lowered down. Over half of the sun was gone, but it still shined bright. It gave the sky a honey color that made the wheat field almost appear green. The clouds in the sky were wispy, inching in the direction of the sun as time went by. You could see why Yoongi was out here watching it. That's when you felt something getting placed on your lap. The wind stopped giving your lower half goosebumps. Looking down, you realized Yoongi was sharing his blanket with you.

"Oh thanks, Yoongi." You turned to him with a smile. He continued to stare at the sunset without a care.

"It's a good thing that this our last time here. I won't have to remind you to bring a d*mn jacket," Yoongi grumbled.

"Aw, don't say that. You know you'll miss this place a ton and so will I. Before it gets renovated into a center for at risk youth." You lifted the blanket higher on your body, getting comfortable.

"I will...miss this place." Yoongi pursed his lips. "And you too...I guess."

"I'll miss you everyday." You swayed your body to the left, bumping his shoulder. He chuckled at your words.

"Sure, you will." He squinted his eyes as one cloud stopped blocking a piece of the sun.

"I'm being honest. I'm so happy that we've gotten to know each other and become friends despite the bumpy start." You faced him. Yoongi stopped watching the sunset to slowly glance at you. He wanted to make sure that it was actually you saying that. "Thanks for being my friend and listening to me when I was grossly sobbing about your best friend. I'm glad you've come to see me in a positive light instead of a negative one."

"...that's stupid." Yoongi chuckled. "I'm your friend because my friends are friends with you. That is all. AND I was forced to listen you cry about Seokjin."

"First of all, bullsh*t. Even when I was friends with your friends, you still hated me and refused to consider me one back then. Second, you told me to spill everything! You even told Seokjin to get lost because you cared about me~!" You leaned towards him, his cheeks getting pink across them.

"You can be so annoying sometimes." Yoongi sighed before wrapping his arm around your shoulder. He tugged you closer to his body. You were surprised at first but knew better to question it. If you did then he would stop and you didn't want that. "You're right. There, I said it."

"I didn't ask you—"

"And...I want to thank you for those late night talks. For taking me in when I thought I had no one after pulling the stupidest sh*t. I still can't believe you actually did that after I treated you like garbage. I thought...for the first time that good people in this world might actually exist. Pure people." Yoongi cut you off. You listened in, touched by his words. "The gang is kind, but we're all tainted. We're fighting to not become the things that hurt us. Then there's you. I just saw a girl...one who the gang only wanted around for sexual reasons."

"Just a pair of walking boobs?" You asked as he laughed.

"Exactly." He nodded. "But I've come to see how wrong I was. Everyday, I see how wrong I used to think. Thank you for believing in me as a person." He pursed his lips at you, sighing.

"We've been through a lot, haven't we?" You smiled to earn another chuckle from him.

"Where to begin?" He shook his head.

"Hug?" You opened your left arm.

He already had his arm wrapped around your shoulder. Yoongi stared at you silently. It was like he was scanning you. The smile on your face didn't change. You were going to wait for the rib crushing hug if it took all night! Yoongi slowly leaned his face towards you instead of wrapping his other arm around you. For a moment, you stopped breathing to feel his forehead press against yours. You've had him extremely close to you before, but it's still shocking to experience. His eyes bore into yours. It made you nervous to have his face this close. Was he going to avoid hugging you this way? You didn't see how it changed anything. Yoongi didn't say a word as he watched you. His eyes remained on yours until they glanced down slightly. It broke you out of your trance as your lips parted. Yoongi blinked at the movement and instantly pulled you into a hug you that you didn't share with the others. He held you tightly but was gentle at the same time. You could feel how he was going to miss you and you felt a pang in your heart. You're going to miss him so much too.

"Please write me letters," Yoongi pleaded. His voice was barely a whisper.

"I'll write you as much as I can. I'll be here for when you come back." You promised. Yoongi pulled away slightly to glance down again. He wasn't looking at the floor or anything like that. He was still staring at your face. "I'll be waiting for another hug."

"Hug...right." Yoongi's eyes came back up to yours.

The two of you were silent as you stared at each other. It wasn't awkward this time. You smiled at him and he gave you one back weakly. The sun had already set by the time you guys were done hugging. Yoongi opened his mouth to say something else but was cut off by the younger members running out in excitement. They were yelling at the top of their lungs. The rest of the members came out with them, grinning from ear to ear. Yoongi scooted away and threw the rest of the blanket onto your body so the others wouldn't see you two sharing. He sniffled as the three boys came up to the truck looking thrilled.

"FIREWORKS! FIREWORKS! FIREWORKS!" Taehyung smacked his hands on the truck.

"WHOOOO!" Jungkook kicked at the tires.

"I'M GONNA MISS THIS!" Jimin dragged his fingers down the windows.

"What are you idiots doing to my truck!?" Seokjin scolded them. Jungkook laughed while Jimin frowned and apologized. Taehyung pretended not to hear and kept going on about fireworks. Namjoon and Hoseok came over to the fireworks aimed up at the sky. Yoongi stood up and tossed his lighter over at Hoseok. The red head caught it, proud of himself for doing so. Namjoon finished checking on the last firework to see his best friend holding the lighter towards him.

"Will you do the honors?" Hoseok smiled softly. Namjoon returned one back and took the lighter.

The flame came up and he began lighting the fireworks one by one. They shot up into the sky with loud booms and cracks. You covered your ears but looked up in awe. All the boys were becoming mesmerized with the sight. Seokjin threw his arm around Jungkook as they watched the fireworks go off. Taehyung and Jimin sat down on the ground to see everything. Yoongi leaned his shoulder against yours, not saying a thing as he now enjoyed the view of the gorgeous colors decorating the sky. Hoseok cheered and Namjoon sighed in satisfaction. The fireworks are kind of scary at first. They're loud and dangerous, but they become beautiful. They spread out in the dark sky and leave everyone astonished. You're breathless at the sight. Sadly, they fade away as soon as they appear and you're left thinking, what's next?