It was the next day when everyone were gathered near the campus discussing about the project with their partners, some were still figuring out who their partner is going to be for the assigned project. Soonyoung and Seokmin were also present there discussing without Seungkwan as they knew that Seungkwan wasn't going to be there with them amongst the whole crowd. They thought of making a project on "Food within different cultures" as we have many different cultures present around the whole world so they thought of bringing it into notice of other students and as well as the teachers so that they are aware of all the cultures that are present around the globe and about their food styles. They decided to go to the library after classes and bring home the related books of their topic and then they can sit and arrange how are they going to present the topic to their class. On the other hand Jun was thinking of how to approach Minghao for asking to be his partner for the project. He saw Minghao and Chan approaching him he was determined to ask them both to be his partner. He hopes that Minghao hasn't told yes already to someone else. Being the student council, Minghao and his group were pretty famous so it's obvious that many people would have approached them asking to be their partners for the project. It wasn't like he didn't got approached by anyone asking him to partner with them, its just that he had politely declined all the invites as he wanted to be partnered with his long time friend Minghao only. As soon as Minghao and Chan reached where Jun was, they greeted each other and Minghao was quick to ask him about it,
"Jun hyung, have you already made a partner for the project that was assigned to us yesterday?
"Um no hao, I haven't found the partner yet"
Minghao was relived to hear that whereas Jun now understood where the conversation is going so he was quick to tell him that,
"If you and Chan here have not yet decided who you're third partner is going to be then you can count on me, I'll be happy to be your partner".
"But how did you know that Chan and me have come here to ask you about that?"
"Just my intuition hao, besides we have been friends for so long I know what are you gonna say", Jun winked.
Minghao rolled his eyes at that, but nonetheless he was lucky to have this goofy dork as his friend,
"That's true Jun hyung, you and Minghao hyung have been friends even before us meeting each other, but i feel bad for you both as you can't show your friendship to the world just because of the rivalry both the groups have with each other" - Chan
"It's ok Channie, but I think is going to be okay soon and we all be able to talk and laugh with each other without any worries" - Minghao
"Yes correct! And the person that would unite us into a big group would be your brother Chan" - Jun
"Jihoon hyung?? He would do nothing hyung. That hyung is a big of a lazy cat, he can just write songs and besides that he doesn't use his brain in anything"
"Uh no no I am not talking about that shorti-" Said Jun. "Shush hyung if Jihoon hyung hears you he'll come at you with his guitar, he doesn't like anyone commenting on his height, right Chan?, hissed Minghao.
"Yes Hao hyung is correct, but Jun hyung if your not talking about Jihoonie then which brother are you talking about? I am for sure that its not Yoongi hyung or Lee know hyung because they wouldn't want to get mingled in our group's issues." Then who?? = Chan wondered
"Silly I am talking about Seokminie, that one is also your brother right? asked Jun as a matter of fact
Chan was bewildered hearing that from Jun, because as far as he remembers he hadn't mentioned about Seokmin to any of their friends nor did Jihoon and Lee know told their friends about him so how is it possible that Jun knew about Seokmin being their brother??
"Umm now that I think of it, how come he came here as a new student if he is your brother?. Did he go to abroad or something?"- Jun
"No hyung its not like that, but how did you know that he is my brother, I had never mentioned anything about him to you all"- asked Chan
"Actually I figured it on my own, he kind of looks like you all Lee siblings, and his last name gave it of. So i came to know that he might be your brother. I am smart right hehe!!, said Jun being proud of himself for figuring it out.
"Oh that's some sherlock shit right there hyung, I didn't know you were this smart", said Minghao mockingly.
"Yeah hyung, Wow i am speechless"- Chan
"But Chan how come he came here after so long?, And why didn't anyone tell us about him being your sibling? - Minghao
"Wait Seokmin had mentioned that he also has a younger brother who is studying in Pledis school of arts, so that one is also your sibling? And when he came here how come he didn't recognize you? And-- "Uh uh Jun hyung please slow down that is too many questions at a time I'll answer it one by one" said Chan .
So Chan explained everything to Minghao and Jun. How they had lost Seokmin when they were young to everything up until now, he had mentioned everything to them. He also told them that Seokmin's younger sibling Heeseung was not their sibling but Seokmin's younger brother whose parents had found him and took him with them to Yongin. After telling them everything Minghao had shocked expression all over his face and Jun had come front near to wipe the tear that even he didn't know about had slipped from his eyes.
"Don't worry Chan ah, Seokmin will soon realize that you all are his siblings, he already likes everyone of you. He would come around till then you all should keep talking with him and subtly mention some past memories of you and him together, so that he could recall about it. People with memory loss cases get flashbacks of their past self. So i am sure that if you mention some incidents of your past he would get a flashback of it" - Minghao
"Yes hao is right, you should try it and tell your siblings also to try it. Tell them to spend time with Seokmin separately, then you can mention your favourite moments you had with him" - Jun
"Ok hyungs, thankyou so much for telling me this, i guess Yoongi hyung was right when he told us that we all should tell our friends about Seokmin, they might help us in getting him back" - Chan.
"Of course Chan, no need to thank us we are happy to help. And I agree with Yoongi Sunbaenim, you should definitely tell rest of our friends especially to Soonie and Kwanie they both have become exceptionally close with him and they three would be spending more time together now as they are partnered for the project" - Minghao
"Ok hyung, and you can call Yoongi as "Hyung" he doesn't like it when people address him formally"
"Oh ok Chan ah as you say" "Now let's head towards the cafeteria Lunch break would start any minute now" And as if on cue the lunch bell rang.
The first three lectures before their lunch break were free as the professors had an urgent meeting to attend so that is why all the students were still in the campus roaming around, playing and chit chatting with their friends. The three Minghao, Jun and Chan were in play ground that is just besides their Uni. It is located between the Hybe University and Pledis school of arts. They headed towards the cafeteria.
With Soonyoung and the gang
"Wow three lectures free, what a start of the day. I should thank the person i saw first in the morning" - Seungkwan
"Yeah yeah Kwan ah, now shut up and come here help us in searching the books related to our topic that we need." - Soonyoung
"Soons see I have found three books related to our topic, said Seokmin showing him the three books he found in the library.
"These three books will help us in figuring out the food culture in Asian countries and other side of Mediterranean countries" - Seokmin
"That's great Seokmin, you are my favourite now, said Soonyoung happily hugging Seokmin.
"Yah Kwon Soonyoung what did you say?, said Seungkwan glaring at Soonyoung.
"No need to be hyped Seungkwan ah, you'll always be his fav he just said that because he was happy and nothing else", said Seokmin
Now Seungkwan felt bad as he thought that Seokmin must have misunderstood about him being angry at Soonyoung. It was not because he mentioned Soekmin as his fav but he was angry at Soonyoung because he indirectly said that Seungkwan didn't do anything in the library rather than just blabbering about how they got free lectures and loitering around the shelves of the library. In all the days that Seungkwan has known Seokmin, he knew one thing that when Seokmin gets upset he uses people's full name and not the nickname he gave to them. He quickly explained why he glared at Soonyoung and Seokmin understood.
"Ok Kwanie, now i think we should go to cafeteria to have our lunch" - Seokmin
Seungkwan happily made his way towards them and flunged his both hands around his two best friends' shoulder pulling them into a hug and mumbled, "You guys are the best thing that has happened to me". Seokmin and Soonyoung looked at each other smiling and shaking their head at their dramatic bestfriend. He let go of them once they walked out of the library and made their way towards the cafeteria. Seungkwan was first to arrive there and then after few moments Seokmin arrived with Soonyoung hand in hand laughing at anything the other is saying. People who saw them always think that they maybe are together. On the other hand Joshua was not happy seeing them together, as like other people even he thinks the same. Joshua had a small crush developed for Seokmin since the first day he saw him in the council's office. The sharp features of him which appeared to be sharper each time he saw him in the uni, his bright smile, his pure and kind nature and the way he always lends a helping hand to others always made Joshua's heart flutter in some weird kind of way and when the small crush became a liking towards the younger, he couldn't comprehend. So seeing both Seokmin and Soonyoung together always brought some bitterness in his heart and he would feel his heart clenching at the thought of the two being together doing things he should do with Seokmin. So since then Joshua has been despising Soonyoung more than before.(Poor Soonie😢) Seokmin and Soonyoung made their way towards their friends that are waiting for them at their usual table. Chan had spoke with Wonwoo, Seungcheol, Mingyu and Vernon and had explained to them how Seokmin is his brother. They all had told him to go with the plan which Minghao and Junhui had told him and that they'll think of something afterwards. They also told him that we should focus on project that is in hand which has to be tuned in, in the span of 1 week and after that they can comfortably think about how to make Seokmin remember his brothers. Seokmin and Soonyoung sat opposite to Mingyu and Seungcheol and they all started having their lunch. Seungcheol thought of starting a conversation with Seokmin about his life back in Yongin and how he ended up here in Hybe Uni.
"Seokie I heard that you transferred here from Yongin, is that true? and why did you choose Hybe Uni only?
"Yeah hyung, I came from Yongin here in Seoul to pursue my dream, I didn't want to leave my parents alone there but I had no choice as it is my biggest dream of becoming a famous singer and I chose hybe because I know that many singers or boybands that are currently famous have graduated from Hybe itself. So that is why I chose this Uni as it'll give me a great opportunity ahead."
"Oh i see, that's great I am happy that you chose this University to achieve your dreams as it has helped many people achieve theirs" - Seungcheol
"How is Yongin by the way, I have never visited that place ever in my life, so you'll take us there during holiday's right?" - Junhui
"Yeah hyung ofcourse, only if you promise me to take to your hometown Shenzhen, China." - Seokmin
"Oh my ofcourse ofcourse Seokie, I'll takeyou and others there, I miss my hometown alot so i am thinking of visiting there during holiday's. - Jun
"Yayy!!, Oh my god we'll get to visit two two places during the holiday's, I can't wait" - Mingyu
"Oh god, the year hasn't even properly started yet and you all are thinking of where to go for holidays now only? - Vernon
"Oh Shush Vern, Let us have our moment here" - Soonyoung.
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Hey Guyss New Update :DD i was suppose to update it earlier today but didn't get time as we were busy in celebrating the NYE. I hope you'll like this chapter. Don't forget to comment your thoughts on it. I appreciate each and every likes and comments from you guys.
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