STRINGS OF FAITH ||3 IN 1|| [COMPLETE]

✓_•|Chap_8|• ߷Sweet Moments and Shared Flavors߷

At the Ice Cream Parlour

The group arrived at the ice cream parlour, a charming little spot nestled on a quiet corner of the street. The parlour had a vintage vibe, with checkered floors and pastel-colored walls adorned with retro posters of classic ice cream ads. A glass counter displayed a rainbow of ice cream flavors, some traditional and others more experimental, inviting the group to indulge in a sweet treat. The scent of freshly baked waffle cones filled the air, making everyone's mouth water in anticipation.

The friends gathered around the counter, eyes wide as they scanned the various options. The parlour was relatively empty, allowing them to take their time deciding on what to order.

RM leaned over the counter, adjusting his glasses as he studied the selection. "I think I'll go with the green tea," he decided, his tone thoughtful.

Jin was next, his eyes lighting up as he spotted his favorites. "I'll have a mix of strawberry and chocolate, please."

Suga glanced at the others before casually pointing at the vibrant orange ice cream. "Orange for me."

Jungkook nudged Tina gently with his elbow, a mischievous glint in his eye. "Mint chocolate chip for me, and Tina will have the American dry fruits," he announced confidently, earning a playful glare from Tina.

Jimin flashed a bright smile as he stepped up to order. "I'll take vanilla."

Tanu followed, her eyes fixed on the creamy green ice cream. "Pista for me," she said with a nod.

Taehyung leaned against the counter, looking serious for a moment before his face broke into a wide grin. "Chocolate for me."

Cally, standing beside him, was quick to chime in. "I'll have butterscotch."

Finally, it was J-Hope's turn. He looked at the menu, then back at the cashier with a wide smile. "Do you have Sprite flavor?"

The others burst out laughing, and Taehyung couldn't resist a joke. "If you're asking for Sprite, then I'm going to ask for hamburger flavor."

To their shock, the cashier nodded, grinning. "Actually, we do have a hamburger flavor. It's part of our experimental menu. Would you like to try it?"

There was a brief moment of stunned silence before the group burst into laughter again.

"Wait, you're serious?" Jin asked, eyebrows raised.

The cashier nodded, still smiling. "Absolutely. Want a taste?"

"Of course!" Jungkook declared, always up for a challenge. "Let's try it."

The cashier handed them small spoons with a sample of the mysterious hamburger-flavored ice cream. One by one, they hesitantly tasted it, their faces contorting as they processed the unusual flavor.

"Uh, this is... different," RM said, trying to be polite but clearly unimpressed.

J-Hope grimaced. "Yeah, I think I'll stick with Sprite. Can I switch my order?"

The cashier chuckled. "Sure thing. Sprite it is!"

The group moved to the corner of the parlour, where a cluster of cozy chairs surrounded a round table. They settled down, eager to dig into their chosen flavors.

Taehyung and Cally

Taehyung took a bite of his chocolate ice cream and then glanced at Cally, who was happily eating her butterscotch. Without a word, he held out his cup to her. "Wanna trade a bite?"

Cally smiled and nodded, handing over her cup. "Sure, why not? But I'm warning you, mine's better."

They each took a bite of the other's ice cream, savoring the new flavors.

"You were right," Taehyung said with a grin, licking the spoon. "Butterscotch is really good. Better than I expected."

Cally nodded, her eyes twinkling. "And your chocolate is pretty amazing too. We should do this more often."

He chuckled softly. "Yeah, I'm down for that."

Jimin and Tanu

Jimin and Tanu were sitting close together, their ice creams in hand. Jimin took a small spoonful of his vanilla ice cream and offered it to Tanu. "Wanna try?"

Tanu smiled, leaning in to taste it. "Mmm, that's really good," she said, licking her lips. "Here, try mine." She held out a spoonful of pista ice cream to him.

Jimin took a bite, his eyes widening slightly. "Wow, that's actually really nice. I didn't think I'd like pista this much."

Tanu giggled, pleased. "See? You've got to be open to new things. Besides, everything tastes better when you share it."

Jimin smiled warmly at her, their faces just inches apart. "I couldn't agree more."

Jungkook and Tina

Meanwhile, Tina was sitting quietly, observing the couples around her with a soft smile. She was genuinely enjoying watching the others, lost in her thoughts as she slowly savored her American dry fruits ice cream.

Jungkook, noticing her distraction, saw his opportunity. He leaned in quickly and took a big bite from her ice cream. Tina gasped, her eyes widening as she turned to him.

"Jungkook! What do you think you're doing?" she exclaimed, her tone half-annoyed, half-amused.

Jungkook grinned at her, clearly proud of himself. "What? It looked like you needed help finishing it."

Tina narrowed her eyes playfully and, without warning, grabbed his ice cream from his hand. "Fine, then I'm taking yours!"

She took a big bite from his mint chocolate chip, her eyes sparkling with mischief.

"Hey, that's mine!" Jungkook protested, trying to reach for his ice cream, but Tina held it out of his reach, giggling.

"Not anymore," she teased, taking another bite. "And by the way, this mint chocolate chip is really good."

Jungkook pouted, crossing his arms. "I can't believe you're stealing my ice cream."

Tina laughed, finally relenting and handing it back to him, but not before she'd eaten half of it. "Alright, here you go. Don't say I never gave you anything."

Jungkook took it back with a mock scowl, but the smile tugging at his lips gave him away. "You're lucky I like you, Tina. Otherwise, I'd never let this slide."

Tina winked at him, taking another bite of her own ice cream. "Oh, I know."

As they continued to enjoy their ice cream, the group's laughter and chatter filled the small parlour, creating a warm, joyful atmosphere. The friends were more relaxed and at ease with each other than ever, their bonds growing stronger with each shared moment.

The unique experience of trying the hamburger-flavored ice cream, teasing each other, and simply being together made the outing a memorable one. They lingered in the parlour long after their ice cream was gone, content to bask in the easy companionship they'd built together.

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TBC...