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𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕨𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕪 𝕟𝕚𝕟𝕖

Yoongi just observed from behind, mind in complete daze as to how professional Hoseok looked. His fingers moved across the camera's settings in sharp movements, making adjustments that enhanced the camera quality immensely.

Apparently Yoongi had been staring for a while in total awe, since when Hoseok finally finished he turned around and began giggling at the elder's expression.

"Hellooo?" Hoseok said through soft giggles, causing him to snap out of his trance with flushed cheeks, "Oh- sorry you're just really good at taking pictures."

"Eh, it's not that impressive," Hoseok shrugged off.

Yoongi awkwardly nodded, as he mentally scolded himself for looking so dumb. The two walked out of the café in silence, enjoying the soothing sounds of rain around them.

"Oh here, I have an umbrella," Hoseok offered as he opened up the small red umbrella over both of their heads.

"Thanks," Yoongi softly replied, earning a bright smile from Hoseok.

Since Hoseok was a bit taller than Yoongi, he had to hold the umbrella over the two of them, which he didn't really mind. In fact, the younger thought it was quite adorable at the significant height difference between the two.

But of course Hoseok wouldn't say that out loud.

Having them both under the small umbrella also required the proximity between the two boys to be quite cramped to say the least.

However, even tho the two were indeed very close together, the umbrella pole kept them from making any contact. Even though Yoongi's head did brush against Hoseok's cheek at one point, causing an faint blush to appear on both of the boy's faces, who were both completely oblivious to.

"Oh, let's stop here," Yoongi suggested, making the younger stop on command, "should I point to where you should take pictures or do you want me to do it?"

"I don't mind you taking it, do you know how to though?" Hoseok kindly inquired.

Yoongi thought for a moment, I mean how hard could taking pictures be?

Thinking back to middle school, Yoongi did learn basic knowledge on how to use Canon cameras, "I think I got it," he replied confidently.

Setting down the umbrella on the damp grass, Hoseok took out the camera and willfully handed it over to Yoongi, watching as the elder fumbled around the case attempting to take it out.

Hoseok had to keep back his laughs, as he didn't want to come across as rude. However, Yoongi noticed this and sent the younger a playful glare, causing Hoseok to shut up.

After a few seconds of attempting to fish the camera out of the case, Hoseok just decided to walk over and assist the struggling boy.

"Here, and to turn it on you click this," just to make sure that Yoongi knew how to work the device, Hoseok gave the boy a short tutorial on everything he had learned from Taehyung.

"Thanks," Yoongi muttered, embarrassed that he couldn't even work a simple camera.

"Mhm," Hoseok mumbled in response.

Walking over towards a tree nearby, Yoongi began taking pictures of the mossy tree bark, as it was growing small purple flowers on it as well. Different shades of green combined with one another, creating this ombré facade.

In between snapping pictures, a tiny red ladybug crawled its way into the shot. Graciously, Yoongi kept the ladybug into view, as it added this artistic and very naturey-esque effect.

Hoseok internally cooed at the sight, since the boy was a sucker for animals and even some bugs (as long as they were cute).

"Can I see the photos?" Hoseok hopefully asked as Yoongi wrapped up and walked over towards him.

Yoongi opened up the photo gallery, "Yeah sure, I'm not sure if they're the best though, you have more experience than me," he shyly stated, well aware that his knowledge was far well below Hoseok's.

However, even though insecurities were constantly poking at Yoongi, Hoseok's reaction said the complete opposite.

"Yoongi, these are amazing!" Hoseok gasped, eyes practically bulging out of his head as he continuously scrolled through each individual photo.

A genuine smile laced upon the elder's lips, as very light rosy pigment covered his cheeks at the compliment.

"Thanks," Yoongi replied sheepishly.

"Wow, I'm convinced you're better than me," Hoseok heartily laughed, the pleasant and comforting sound echoing through Yoongi's ears.

As the pair continued on walking down the path, Hoseok decided to bring up a topic in order to avoid silence as much as possible.

"When's your next basketball game?" the boy asked, quirking an eyebrow at the elder.

Surprised that he was wondering that at all, Yoongi answered nonetheless, "Uhh, next Friday."

"Oh okay! I'd love to come, unless you don't want me to, of course," Hoseok shyly murmured the last part, head bowing towards the ground timidly.

"Ah no it's fine, don't worry. I'm pretty sure Tae and Jimin are going too, so you can plan with them."

"Okay!" Excitement bubbled up inside the younger at the thought of attending another school game, since the boy practically thrives in rowdy environments.

Something inside Yoongi fizzed up at the thought of Hoseok genuinely being happy to support him, despite how the two weren't even that close yet. After finally letting down his stubbornness, the elder atlas came to the realization that he was actually beginning to like the boy.

Just a little though.

During the rest of their walk, a smile tugged at the corner of Yoongi's lips, pure bliss swelling up inside him.

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