The Calm Before the Storm

CHAPTER 3: THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM FT.SOPE

AFTER TWO YEARS - 2024

Two years have passed blissfully since the brutal incident that rocked Seoul to its core. It's the 10th of October, 2024—a beautiful day for the buzzing city. The streets are alive with energy as people go about their daily routines. Workers are hurrying to their jobs, shopkeepers opening their stores, and parents are getting their little ones ready for school, as their children grumble about their strict teachers. The city hums with life, an eventful day for all—except for six people who have lost their loved ones in that tragic event two years ago.

In the heart of Seoul, nestled in a quiet, peaceful town, the sound of loud music spills out of a small, colorful studio with a name board that reads Hopeworld. Peering through the window, we find a room filled with happy, giggling children, dancing joyfully to the beat blasting from a large speaker. The vibrant energy inside the studio is infectious, but it's not the children who catch our attention—it's the two men entering the dance hall.

The first man is all charm and brightness, with a radiant smile that could outshine the sun. This is Jung Hoseok, the "sunshine" half of the Sope couple. Behind him, trailing with a lazy, slightly grumpy expression, is his husband, Min Yoongi, the "grumpy cat." Yoongi leans his head on Hoseok's shoulder\, grumbling softly. ***"Why did you wake me up so early to deal with these little devils? I need my precious sleep\," ***he whines\, his voice low and raspy.

Hoseok, ever the affectionate one, coos at his husband, pressing soft, apologetic kisses all over Yoongi's face. "Sorry, Yoonie," he murmurs sweetly, "but you know these little devils love you as much as I do."  Yoongi, still pretending to be annoyed, lets out a small, content sigh as the children run toward them, their excited giggles filling the room.

This is their life now. A life they've built from the ashes of their past, a routine that brings them joy and a sense of belonging after a great loss. Every day they are reminded of how precious love is, even in its smallest forms. For now, the couple's world is their dance studio and these "little devils" who bring them laughter and light.

The dance class goes on, and soon, the studio is filled with laughter and music, Yoongi's grumbles fading away as he joins Hoseok in teaching the kids their moves. Hours pass, and by the time the lesson ends, both men are utterly exhausted, their bones aching from the effort, but their hearts full. The children wave goodbye, their happy faces a reminder of why Hoseok and Yoongi love their work so much. Finally, the couple plops down on the couch, snuggling into each other's warmth. It's their moment of peace, just the two of them in their cozy little bubble.

But the peaceful silence is soon interrupted by the sound of the doorbell ringing.

Yoongi lets out a low growl, wrapping himself tighter around Hoseok."Who's disturbing our cuddle time, Hoba?"he whines, his voice muffled as he buries his face in Hoseok's chest. Hoseok laughs, his heart feeling lighter than ever. "I'll check, Yoonie, then I'll come back and give you all the cuddles you want," he says, pressing a quick kiss to Yoongi's forehead before untangling himself and heading for the door.

Yoongi grumbles under his breath as he watches his sunshine leave, but a soft blush spreads across his cheeks. He rolls over on the couch, already missing Hoseok's warmth. "Hurry up, Hoba~," he mumbles, sinking deeper into the cushions.

At the door, Hoseok opens it with a smile to find a delivery man standing on the other side. "Good morning, sir," the delivery man greets him politely."I have a voucher for you and your husband. Please sign here."

Hoseok furrows his brows in confusion. A voucher? Who would send them a voucher? He shrugs it off, signing for the parcel and thanking the delivery man before returning inside. As he steps back into the studio, Yoongi is already making grabby hands toward him, demanding to resume their cuddling session.

Hoseok chuckles and drops down beside him, the mysterious voucher in hand. "Looks like someone sent us a voucher," Hoseok says, holding it up.

"A voucher?" Yoongi blinks, sitting up slightly, curiosity now replacing his usual laziness. "Who would send us that?"

"I don't know, but let's open it and see," Hoseok replies, and together, they carefully open the envelope.

Inside is a piece of paper, neatly folded. Hoseok and Yoongi both lean in, eyes narrowing as they read the words on the voucher. As they read, their expressions shift—confusion, then shock, then disbelief.

The voucher slips from Hoseok's hands, falling silently onto the floor.

"What... What is this?" Yoongi whispers, his voice tight with dread.

Who sent this? 

Why them? 

What does this voucher mean?

The answers seem just out of reach, but one thing is clear—whatever this is, it's about to change their peaceful lives forever.

All the pictures credits goes to the pinterest!!🤗💖🤗

What did they see in the voucher, dear readers? What storm is about to hit our beloved couple? And more importantly, who sent it? Make sure to leave your thoughts and guesses in the comments, lovely readers.💕💕💕

-ScarletRedJack(Author)

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