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He gives himself a bit of time to sit at home and relax. Even though he's feeling much better, Jeongguk isn't in such a rush to get his car right now that he feels the need to leave the house when it's still the morning. Besides, he doesn't dislike the idea of taking it easy. For now, at least.

However, by the time afternoon rolls around, Jeongguk is not only bored out of his mind, but also in a strong mood for some fresh air. An open window can only do so much for someone like him.

That being said, at a little after 12 p.m., the boy changes into some casual clothes and puts his boots on, then heads out the door after letting his mother know where he's going.

As it turns out Jeongguk's assumption about having left his car keys in his pocket was correct after all. So with them now in his new pair of jeans, he starts his walk to Yoongi's house. It's not nearly as close as Taehyung's, but Jeongguk has always enjoyed going on walks so he doesn't mind one bit - not to mention the gorgeous sunny weather and the gentle breeze it brings makes him happy to simply be outdoors.

The boy finds himself bearing a subtle smile as he walks. The streets in his neighborhood are relatively calm, no obnoxious bursts of cars zooming down the street one after another or honking their horns because one person didn't immediately hit the gas pedal when the light turned green. He passes by a few people on the street, some strangers, some of his neighbors who he greets cheerily. He passes small shops and businesses, many of which he and Taehyung have been to before.

There's a bakery, though, that Jeongguk sees at one point during his walk that he doesn't believe he's seen before. Either it just opened, he thinks, or he's just never taken notice of it somehow.

Out of both curiosity and hunger Jeongguk pushes open the door and enters the bakery.

Straightaway he's enveloped in sweet smells of all kinds, pleasant aromas that broaden the already-present smile on his face. Jeongguk soon realizes he timed his visit perfectly, watching the only customer in line being handed their order and stepping away from the counter. He steps forward and squints at the menu.

"Jeongguk, hey!"

The abrupt mention of his name urges the boy to look down from the menu. The cashier, he then discovers, is not just another stranger as he assumed they would be. Jeongguk matches the other boy's grin. "Hoseok, I didn't know you worked here."

"Oh, well, I only just started," the cashier says with a laugh. "It's been great so far, though, there's actually a couple guys working here who are around my age, so I don't feel as out of place. Also, our glazed donuts?? I'm never getting them anywhere else. They're so good."

"Guess I'll have to try them, then." Jeongguk lifts his gaze to the menu again. "Hmm...you know what, just get me a half-dozen of those. My little brother will be upset if he finds out I got donuts and didn't share."

At this, Hoseok quirks his brow curiously, smiling wider once Jeongguk looks at him again. "You have a little brother?"

"Mhm. He's four."

"Aww." The cashier chuckles again as he types something in on the register. "That's cute, I always thought you were an only child." Pursing his lips, he hums to himself for a moment, eyes soon darting back to Jeongguk. "Alright, so your total is $9.26, sir, cash or card?"

"Cash, sir."

Jeongguk retrieves the money and hands it to Hoseok, slipping his wallet back into his pocket once his change is given. There's only about a minute wait at the end of the counter before his friendly classmate is handing him a carefully boxed and bagged half-dozen donuts.