"I think we're in good shape for the performance tomorrow," Daniel spoke as he cased up his violin.

Bambam nodded. "It'll be nice being a full quartet again instead of being a trio. There is a hell of a lot more of repertoire for quartets than our trio."

The group chuckled.

Jungkook cleared his throat. "I definitely think Taehyung is the violinist our group was needing, for sure."

My cheeks burned red as I continued to loosen my bow. "I am honestly grateful to be in a quartet again."

Bambam clapped me on the shoulder with a smile.

Jungkook sighed, checking his watch. "Okay, Tae and I have orchestra rehearsal. We'll see you doofuses tomorrow."

"Who are you callin' a doofus?" Daniel retorted, making Jungkook playfully roll his eyes as he shouldered his cello case on his back.

"Ready?" The conductor asked me as he grabbed his bag.

I nodded with a small smile, making sure I had all of my gear. "Are we just going to walk? It's only a few blocks."

Jungkook shook his head. "My car is right outside and as the conductor I have a reserved parking spot right in front."

"Ooh look at you Mr. Fancy Pants!" I joked, listening to the laugh that erupted from the male's mouth.

"Oh hush," he chuckled. "Let's go, I'll give you a ride because I'm feeling generous."

"Oh? Now we have a generous Mr. Fancy Pants."

Jungkook looked at me with sparkling eyes. "If you want a ride, you better watch your mouth."

I laughed, nodding and pretending to zip my mouth closed and throw away the key.

Jungkook merely shook his head, motioning to a white Prius with his hand. He opened the trunk, slipping off his cello case and fitting it into the car. He reached a hand out for my violin case, which he then found a home for as well.

We climbed into the car, Jungkook taking a moment to scroll through his phone, obviously looking for a song to put on for the short drive.

"So, Tae, are you liking the quartet so far?" He asked me over the soft music, one hand on the wheel.

I nodded, watching as he glanced in my direction.

"Care to elaborate?" He asked with a slight laugh in his voice.

I shook my head, lips pressed together closely.

He continued asking questions throughout the drive, or pointing out things on the drive that would be great to photograph.

As he pulled into the parking space, a sign in front saying, "reserved for the conductor", he put his car in park and faced me.

"Why have you not said anything? Did I do something?" He pouted slightly, obviously questioning whether he said or did anything wrong.

I shook my head, once again making the zipper motion over my lips.

"Ah, yes. You tossed the zipper away, huh?"

I gave a quiet hum, watching as Jungkook thought for a minute.

"Well, we will just have to fix that, hmm?" He raised a hand and put it on my cheek, his thumb drifting down and sliding across my lips. "I know precisely how to open the zipper without the key."

My heart was pounding in my chest as he removed his hand from my face. My blood was pulsing in my ears as he inched closer to me, his breath beginning to fan my face.

When his lips touched mine, I could feel the imaginary zipper immediately break, my lips parting for his.

He pulled away once my mouth opened with a smirk. "See? Now the zipper is broken." His smirk immediately faded as panic set in. "Oh my God." He shook his head, turning away from me in his seat. "I, uh, shouldn't have done that. Um, we have rehearsal, we need to get going." He turned off his car, taking the keys out of the ignition and rushing to the trunk to get his stuff.

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