BTS ONE SHOTS

2seok

"Welcome to Sunshine Cafe! What can I get you, sir?"

Hoseok greeted the first customer of the day with enthusiasm. The very first customer ever and hopefully one of the many more customers that will patronize his newly opened coffee shop. He's been saving up for 5 years, working 2 jobs with almost no holidays and finally, it's here. His very own cafe. He can't wait to see what the future will bring now that he is his own boss!

"Good morning. What's your specialty?", the tall man asked.

"Oh, we make good Capuccino and Machiato. But if you're a tea latte kind of guy, the chocolate mint is incredible. For the pastries, everything is good, not too sweet. But our coffee bun is exceptional, my own recipe.", Hoseok declared proudly.

"Uh, I hate chocolate mint so I'll just have a Soy Chai Tea Latte and I'll try your chocolate bun. Thank you."

Hoseok smiled. If he was offended by the man's aversion towards chocolate mint he didn't show. Chocolate mint flavor is the best in whatever form! He rang him up and asked for the customer's name for the cup.

"Seokjin. But Jin should be fine."

"Okay, Jin. Will call for you once your food is ready. Enjoy eating and the rest of your day."

Jin nodded and sat in a booth by the glass window. Once he got his order, he quickly ate noting that the pastry was indeed delicious. He made a mental note to come back the next day to try their other pastries. He said a quick thanks to the owner before leaving then started to walk towards his office building. It's still spring but for some reason he felt warm all over. Seokjin smiled to himself and hoped that this means it's finally a start of something good.

*****

"Hyung, we just opened a couple of weeks ago and you already have a loyal customer. I think he already tried all of our pastries!", Jimin excitedly informed his boss. They were behind the counter watching Jin enjoy his fruit tart. Hoseok can't help but beam with pride knowing that his recipes are a hit to their customers.

"I know. I've been trying to come up with new recipes so that he has more reasons to come back regularly."

"Oh, that's great, hyung! I volunteer as a taste tester once you've perfected them."

Hoseok chuckled. He's glad that his employees share his passion when it comes to pastries.

"Excuse me. Can I please speak with the owner of this cafe?"

Both men were startled to find Jin suddenly in front of them. Hoseok spoke quickly, "That would be me. Is there anything I can do for you?"

"Oh, it's just that I find everything in your pastry section good but I noticed that you don't sell cakes here. I bake myself. Would you be interested in consigning cakes?"

Hoseok did not expect that. He considered the man's offer for a moment before saying, "I'm not sure. I think our selection of pastries is enough as it is considering we're still starting out and our customers aren't that many for now..."

"Oh...", Seokjin tried to hide his disappointed but failed.

Hoseok didn't know what came over him. Maybe it's Seokjin's cute pout or the fact that Hoseok secretly considers him his lucky charm knowing he's been his first customer ever; there has been a steady influx of customers since then. But he suddenly blurted out, "But if you bring samples of your cakes maybe I can consider if I find something I really like!"