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Week 4 of filming the drama
"Staying in or going out?" Jin asked while absentmindedly scanning the printed dialogue pages for their next scene
They were inside Jin's trailer. It smelled faintly of the citrus room spray Jin loved. Jungkook was sprawled comfortably across Jin's bed like he owned it, one arm tucked behind his head, shoes kicked off at the floor beside him.
It was surprisingly quick how they both hit it off. In just one week, they had slipped into an easy, natural rhythm with each other. Jin, who was normally quiet, reserved, and slow to open up, found himself talking and laughing more than he typically would. Without really noticing when it started, he had begun seeking out his co star's company during breaks, between scenes and even during downtime when he usually preferred being alone
Their age gap didn't feel like a gap at all. Jungkook matched his pace effortlessly. He was fun and playful aand also emotionally aware in a qay Jin hadn't expected. Jungkook was considerate...he always listened carefully, adjusted his energy depending on Jin's mood, he never pushed past boundaries even when he joked or teased.
Even Sangmin and Sunhee had started to feel surprised about how fast they had become good friends eventhough Jungkook flirted with Jin...constantly, without even the slightest hint of embarrassment . And Jin... didn't exactly stop him. Neither of them really knew why, or what exactly was forming between them, but they both knew they were glad for whatever relationship they had going on.
Because going into his first BL project, Jin had been far more nervous than he ever let anyone see. All the online gossips and fan theories had all affected him more than he admitted...And Jungkook, somehow was exactly what he needed in that scenario to feel comfortable
Jungkook stretched like a cat "Depends. But mostly staying in. I love sleeping..."
Jin hummed "Home cooked meals or takeout?"
"Homecooked."
"Mountains or the sea?"
"The sea"
Jin finally looked up , with a mischievous smile "Okay....Chocolate cake or chocolate ice cream?" he wiggled his brows playfully
"Pick one?" Jungkook smirked
"Pick one" Jin repeated...he knew Jungkook was a hardcore foodie and this will definitely confuse him
"Hmm...Put them together! " Jungkook said, winking
Jin snorted "You have six pack abs..." he reminded the younger
"Yeah, so?" Jungkook shrugged, sitting up straight
"Still can't believe you eat the way you eat and get to maintain this physique.." Jin said, smiling
Jungkook stretched lazily on the bed "I eat.." he said simply "Everything in moderation is the key, hyung. And I don't believe in excluding a food group just to stay in shape. The world has too many delicious, gorgeous things. We should enjoy them... not avoid them " He smirked slightly at the last line
Jin felt a faint flush creep up his neck because of the way Jungkook said it .He immediately looked back down at his pages like they were suddenly very important.
His phone vibrated on the table just then . Jin let out a breath of relief, because now he had something to do for real instead of awkwardly avoiding eye contact with the handsome young man in his bed. Eventhough he couldn't believe that he was actually in the said situation. That he had somehow become the target of effortless, shameless flirting... from someone who looked like Jeon Jungkook.
If someone had told him this a few months ago, he would have laughed it off completely .And yet here he was, hyper aware of every smirk and every teasing comment...each one leaving him equally confused and flustered.
Jin turned his head to look at his phone . A smile already formed on his lips before he even picked it up the call
He answered it, sliding his reading glasses off
"Appa!!" His four year old son's face filled the screen. His cheeks were pink and hair messy, the kindergarten uniform slightly wrinkled like he'd been playing all afternoon. He pushed a slightly crumbled paper right into the camera.
"Look! I drawed this today!"
Jin leaned forward, with his elbows on his knees "Whoa... what is it? A dinosaur?" he asked
"Nooo.." Hanbin giggled "It's a dragon, appa! See? Fire!" he giggled again
"I see it..." Jin said warmly "That's a really good dragon, Hannie. You colored inside the lines too. Wah... my baby is so smart "
"I did it all by myself.." he said proudly "Teacher gave star... Pink star...Look!" he shoved the paper to the camera again. Jin couldn't see much but he nodded anyway
"I see it.." Jin smiled "Appa is so proud of you. Did you have fun at school today?"
"Yes! We had rice cake. And I played with Minjae. And I runned fast..."
"You ran fast?" Jin chuckled "Did you win?"
"Yes.." he said confidently "I was fastest..."
Across from him, Jungkook watched it quietly, something warm settling in his chest. For the past few weeks, he'd seen this almost every day...Jin taking calls from his child, right after his school ended. No matter how busy he was. Sometimes filming even paused for a minute so he could talk to him . And Jungkook had never respected someone more for trying this hard to be present in his child's life, despite everything.
He had seen photos of Hanbin too. The boy looked more like Jin's ex-wife, but when he smiled, the resemblance to Jin was undeniable
"Appa... can we play games tonight?"he asked rocking on his seat
Jin smiled instantly "Yeah, sure. But did you eat your after school snack?"
"...No " Hannie said, shaking his head slowly
Jin narrowed his eyes playfully "Hannie.."
"I forgot..."
"Go eat first"
"Okay..." he said pouting
"Appa will finish work quickly. You go eat your food and finish your homework with Yeri noona. Then she will bring you here, and we can go home and play together, okay?"
"Okay!" he said cheerfully
There was a small pause next and then Hanbin leaned closer to the screen "Appa?"
"Yes, baby"
"I love you.." Hanbin whispered, like it was a secret
Jin chuckled lightly and nodded "I love you more. Always..."
Hanbin quickly handed his phone to his nanny and ran off, already distracted by something else
Jin shook his head fondly "Hey, Yeri. Is Hayoon home?" he asked their nanny
"No, Jin ssi. She's still at work "
Jin hummed "Okay...Make sure to pack his soft toys. Last time he threw a whole tantrum because his plushie wasn't in the bag..."
Yeri nodded "I will, Jin ssi "
Jin smiled "Thank you..." The call ended soon after. Jin slid his glasses back on before setting the phone down gently.
"He's really adorable..." Jungkook said with a fond smile. watching Jin talk to his son ....the way his entire face softened and in his gentle voice , it made him feel warm inside.
"That he is.." Jin nodded "He gets that from me " He shot Jungkook a quick wink that made Jungkook laugh under his breath
"But the rest of him is all his mom.." Jin said , leaning back into his chair "He's very energetic...always running around, always talking and making friends... and he's pretty artsy too..."He smiled faintly "And he looks like her a lot....he's got that same pout and expressions as her when he's stubborn..."
Jungkook huffed out a quiet laugh a sJin continued , looking proud , talking about his child "He's also very decisive. Very sure of himself. Just like her. He doesn't hesitate...he just goes for things he wants... Unlike me"
Jungkook nodded slowly, fingers loosely twisting the edge of the bedsheet "So... you and your ex have a good relationship?" he asked carefully "If you don't mind me asking. We spend so much time together, but... we never really talked about it.."
Jin glanced at him, surprised by how careful he sounded "Yeah. It's okay to ask," Jin said "And yeah... we do."
He leaned back deeper into the chair, gaze drifting toward the trailer ceiling "It's not like we had a bad breakup...It wasn't as bad as the media portrayed...We just... drifted apart after marriage. It happens. So the divorce itself wasn't painful...."
His mouth twitched. "Just... dealing with family and media made it messier than it was...And we had to work really hard to teach Hanbin that this is okay. I think that was the hardest part. He still gets sad sometimes when he gets dropped back at his mom's place... but I think he's adapting well. Like I told you, he's a smart kid "
Jungkook frowned slightly , thinking "I can't imagine that. Falling in love with someone and then... losing them "He stared down at his hands "If I ever fall in love... I'm holding on for dear life.." he said quietly "I won't let them leave. I'm... kind of possessive, hyung "
Jin let out a soft chuckle "You're young, Kook. You still have a long way to go before life teaches you some things.." he shrugged "And I hope you never have to fall out of love with someone. It's... not nice. No matter what the reason is..." He paused, swallowing slightly before continuing "But we're glad we can still be friends. Raising our son well matters more than anything right now "
Jungkook shrugged, but his jaw tightened slightly " Maybe. But if I meet the right person... I don't think I'd let it fall apart..."
A quiet moment passed between before Jungkook spoke again "So... are you both seeing new people?"
Jin nodded slowly "We can!! But I am not...We were separated for more than three years before the divorce was finalized..."He rubbed the back of his neck "We kind of knew while she was mid way through the pregnancy , that... maybe this wasn't going to work long term. Maybe having Hannie was us trying to save something that was already breaking apart "
He gave a dry laugh "We realised it late that it's unfair..." He shifted slightly in his chair "We did try to make it work for Hannie. But eventually we realized two peaceful homes are better than one unhappy one..."
He exhaled slowly "The public attention... our families being angry... it dragged everything out. It took time for our parents to accept it. And I do think she's seeing someone now. And honestly... I'm glad. Really happy for her..." he smiled softly
Jungkook nodded slowly "Then... you must be looking too.." he said. "What kind of person are you looking for?"
"I'm not exactly looking..." Jin said honestly. "I'm still recovering from the media circus. Acting in a BL already pushed attention back onto me. Some people even said it was like a mid life crisis thing after the divorce."
Jungkook huffed out a laugh "People say anything....but was it really? I mean... Evryone in my agency was also surprised when we got the news that you agreed to take the role"
"It's a good script.." Jin said simply "The rest... I don't know. Maybe I was having a hard time and needed some distraction..." he shrugged
Jungkook leaned forward, with his elbows on his knees "Still..." he said quietly "Tell me. Let me hear it. What's your type?"
Jin thought for a long moment "Hmm... Hayoon and I actually met at an event...and sort of started seeing eachother causally at first ...we had nothing in common. But everything made sense at that time...and even practically ...family background, career timing...expectations. So we thought, why not..."
He smiled faintly "And it wasn't bad. She's a great woman. We had fun together..." he sighed "But maybe... it shouldn't be just practical..."
Jungkook didn't interrupt
"If I have to be picky..." Jin continued quietly "....maybe someone who understands this life and busy schedules. Not being able to go out without being noticed....And not being to go out at all!!"
Jungkook nodded in agreement
"A homebody... preferably. Someone who likes staying in. Cooking...lazing around....playing games. Is ready to accept my son ..."
Jungkook straightened slightly, biting his lip.
"And someone I can joke and play around with..and spend time together comfortably..." Jin added
Jungkook bit his lip, and a small mischevious smile bloomed on his lips "So... someone who also likes chocolate cake and ice cream together?!"
Jin was confused at first, but he quickly got what he was implying...he laughed, covering his face "Stop it"
"What?"
"Stop flirting. It won't work on me "
"Why?" Jungkook tilted his head "You said you're bisexual.."
"So? We're coworkers " Jin reminded
"Coworkers who kiss" Jungkook winked
"On screen.." Jin shot back "And we haven't even done that yet..."
"Yet.." Jungkook said softly "You know today we're shooting the kissing scene in the car..."
Jin groaned "Come on..."
"Just one dinner.." Jungkook said, pressing his palms together dramatically "Or coffee...Icecream.... Anything. I beg you , hyungnim"
"Jungkook..." Jin warned , eventhough there was no real bite to it
"Okaaay.." the younger sighed "I'll behave..." he waved his hand , rolling his eyes
Jin watched Jungkook fidget slightly, noticing the small shift in his posture and the faint hint of disappointment he was trying to hide "Why do you want me anyway, Kook?" Jin asked "We couldn't be more different in real life. Apart from being actors, we're... really different. You are a gym rat...You ride motorcycles in your free time. You have tattoos. You-"
"I also love cooking.." Jungkook cut in gently "I love playing video games. I love sleeping in..." He let out a small smile "And... I love kids.." he added "And I'd definitely love giving my mom ... who thinks she'll never get a grandchild because her son is gay... one " He glanced at Jin. "You... already have a child... that's a huge plus."
Jin wasn't sure how to respond to that
Jungkook shrugged " I'm not just... that image people think" he held Jin's gaze steadily "I match your criteria . And I have a huge crush on you. Which I am sure you know about...And I treat my partners well. And I wouldn't let a relationship fall apart without fighting for it."
He sighed "Isn't that enough?"
Jin forgot how to speak for a second...Well, he wasn't wrong, but that doesn't make anything any easier
A knock sounded at the trailer door just then, snapping Jin out of his thoughts
"We're ready for you, Jungkook nim.." a staff member called "You need to do your costume change for the next scene."
While Jin stayed seated where he was .Jungkook stood up and grabbed his cap, then paused at the door before leaving ...he turned around just long enough to give Jin a quick wink. And Jin sat there, heart beating just a little too fast for someone who was definitely not affected by whatever that happened.
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"We're starting with 52A - the car kiss.." the assistant director said, checking the shot list "Intimacy is standing by..."
Cast and key crew gathered near the monitor while the director stepped closer, the shooting script folded in one hand "Okay.." he said, looking between them "You already know where we are emotionally. This is right after the bar fight. Woobin forces his way into Hanuel's car to continue the argument from Scene 50. But at this point, it's not just about the contract anymore..."
He gestured toward the set car
"The energy here is messy. Neither of you is fully in control"
He looked at Jin first
"Hanuel ...you're still trying to hold your composure. You're driving. You're still telling yourself this is business. But he keeps pushing you and you're already emotionally cracked from earlier. You're angry, defensive... and underneath that you are confused about your feelings. That's why you stop the car"
Then he turned to Jungkook.
"Woobin ... this is pure impulse. Hanuel's words hit a nerve. That frustration has to boil over into action. That's why you initiate the first kiss"
He made a small cutting motion with his hand "First kiss is abrupt. Jin ... you freeze for a second. That's important. Don't react immediately"
He nodded toward the intimacy coordinator "Physical beats stay exactly as choreographed. First kiss is closed mouth"
The director stepped closer to the open driver's side door and demonstrated using his body, leaning across an imaginary center console "Stay in this space. Don't lean too far forward. We need both profiles visible for the wide.."
He pointed lightly between them "Woobin... you feel that hesitation from Hanuel, so you pull back and apologise.."
Then he turned back to Jin "Hanuel you make your choice right then. You pull him back in. That's the real kiss. Same timing as rehearsal. Hold for about eight to ten seconds."
He stepped back."Then you both pull apart. Sit back. You're both shaken and processing what just happened."
He glanced toward camera "We're doing the master wide first. Don't worry about micro expressions yet. Just stay in the scene. Close ups will come after..." he nodded once before continuing
"This only works if it feels accidental. I want shock. I want tension. I want that 'we didn't mean to do that' energy. You both have crossed that limit you have tried to set for years.."
He clapped once "Questions?" he looked at them both
Jin and Jungkook both shook their heads
The director stepped back toward the monitor..." Ok we roll soon..."
As he left the intimacy coordinator moved forward to reconfirm the safe points and cues . As she stepped back , Jin and Jungkook retouched their makeup one last time , getting ready for the scene.
"Cool.." the director said "Let's begin..."
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Studio lights imitated the streetlights across Jin and Jungkook's faces, seeping in through the windshield
"Action.." the director called out
Woobin was breathing hard, one hand still resting against the window "You could've just told me..." he said, voice tight "Instead of dragging my name through the mud like that, Hanuel. Do you have any idea how humiliating that was?"
"Humiliating?" Hanuel scoffed "Please. This is business. You lost a deal, that's all!"
"Just business? Really?" Woobin let out a bitter laugh. "Where were the ethics of the great Kim heir then? That was our contract. Rightfully ours..and you know it very well. You pulled the strings behind my back and manipulated Minhae ..I know you offered a big sum to his brother to influence him" he huffed in frustration "Just say you wanted to get back at me because of Sana..."
"I don't give a damn who you take to bed.." Hanuel shot back instantly, his breathing getting fast
"Of course you don't.." Woobin snapped "As always..."
Hanuel turned his head slightly, his eyes were full of frustration "What does that mean?" he demanded.
"It means exactly what you heard.." Woobin said, voice dropping lower "Why are you being so difficult, Han? I told you ...there's nothing going on. We weren't alone in my apartment...Eomma and Appa was there too.."
"I don't care!!" Haniel snapped
"You don't.."
"I don't!!" Hanuel cut him off " Understand!! You can sleep with half the city for all I care. It doesn't mean anything to me. Do you understand? Nothing..."
The silence inside the car tightened.Then Woobin grabbed Hanuel's collar and kissed him.
Jin followed the choreography perfectly ... his hand coming up to Jungkook's face, breath catching slightly as he froze for half a second, just like they'd blocked . Jungkook pulled back first, apologising , worry and confusion flickering across Woobin's expression
Then Hanuel leaned forward and kissed him again...slower and deeper. Their mouths parted together, tongues brushing lightly at first...then sliding in slowly. Woobin captured Hauel's lips, tugged it gently . He shifted closer, unbuckling his seatbelt, gripping Hanuel's jacket , deepening teh kiss further
Then Hanuel pushed lightly against his chest, breaking the moment...His eyes stayed on Woobin for a brief second before they both leaned back into their seats, breathing unevenly, staring straight ahead, shaken by what just happened
"Cut!" The director yelled form his seat
He had a huge grin on his face "...perfect in the first shot.... Jin, Jungkook ... great work. Let's reset. We'll go for 52B close ups" he said to the crew before looking at Jin once again "And Jin-"
"Yes?" he said as he got out of the car
"... that expression after the kiss. The way you looked at Woobin. That longing and tension in that look was just perfect . We need that again for close up..."
Jin looked away first, clearing his throat before looking back "Yes.." he said, licking his lips nervously
The makeup team and assistants quickly rushed in, fixing hair and retouching makeup for the next shot.
Jin could feel his heart racing for no clear reason. He wasn't sure if Jungkook could see how badly he was panicking. He was supposed to be professional. He was the senior here. And yet, he couldn't steady himself. He glanced at Jungkook while the hairdresser fixed his hair. Jungkook gave him a small, reassuring smile... and somehow, that only made Jin feel more flustered
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It was almost six when they wrapped up for the day. The studio lights dimmed one section at a time as crew members began packing up equipment . Jin and Jungkook walked toward their cars, Sangmin trailing behind them while talking on the phone.
"So, what's the plan for tonight?" Jungkook asked, stretching his arms over his head as they stepped out into the cool evening air
Jin stuffed his hands into his hoodie pocket and pushed his glasses higher on his nose "Hmm... my son is coming over.." he said "So we'll probably order pizza, watch movies or play games, and pass out. It's Sunday tomorrow, he doesn't have to go to school and I don't have a schedule. I'm planning to just sleep in until afternoon..That's kind of our thing..."
Jungkook nodded
"You have anything tomorrow?" Jin asked.
"Yeah. Just one scene... the restaurant one with Minah " Jungkook said with a shrug "That's in the evening and I have to show up at a party at night. That's it. Honestly, I'm going home, watching TV and probably passing out while eating something. Same as you..."
Jin smiled "Sounds like a plan..."
"Appa!" a loud voice called out from somewhere, followed by fast running footsteps
Jin turned instantly towards the sound "Hannie!" he called back
A four year old came running toward him, his pink cheeks flushed and almond shaped eyes bright. He was in a slightly oversized white T-shirt with Spiderman print on the front, navy shorts that reached his knees and small velcro sneakers that lit up faintly with each step. His red backpack bounced wildly behind him, one strap slipping off his shoulder as he ran.
Jin crouched and caught him easily"Hi, baby.." Jin laughed, pulling him into a hug
"Appa, I'm here!" Hannie announced happily
"Oof, you run fast, Hannie.." Sangmin said, ruffling the boy's slightly sweaty hair
"Hii, Sangminnie.." Hannie said cheerfully
"Hey, where are the honorifics?" Sangmin complained
Hannie blew him a raspberry and immediately hugged Jin's leg again, making everyone around them laugh
"Hello, Jin ssi," Yeri greeted as she approached them , holding Hanbin's extra bag
"Good evening, Yeri" Jin said politely, reaching for the bag, but Sangmin grabbed it first
"Will you bring him tomorrow or should I come to pick him up?" Yeri asked
"I'll bring him in the evening..." Jin said "Hayoon said she wants to see me too. We're having dinner.."
"Oh, okay. I think she forgot to tell me that. I'll leave then. Bye, Hannie. Have a good time with Appa " she said, waving
"Bye, noona" he said back, waving with his small hand
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Hanbin clung to Jin's finger, rocking back and forth, occasionally fiddling with the small bunny charm hanging from his backpack...until his eyes landed on Jungkook.
Jungkook was standing a little to the side, smiling quietly. When he noticed the boy staring at him, he gave him a small wave and absentmindedly rolled up the sleeves of his jacket, revealing some of his tattoes
Hanbin gasped almost too loudly
"What happened, Hannie?" Jin asked.
"Appa... he has drawings.." Hanbin whispered, like it was a secret
Jin bit back a smile "He does. Pretty cool, right? They are called tattoes.."
Jungkook smiled at Jin, while Sangmin looked between them squinting his eyes in suspicion
"...Can I see?" Hanbin asked, looking up at his father, blinking
"You can ask him.." Jin said "His name is Jungkook. He works with Appa. He's an actor like appa too..."
Hanbin turned around , still holding Jin's hand , suddenly feeling shy "Jungkook..."
"Hannie.." Jin said gently "Be respectful"
Hanbin nodded, then looked up at Jungkook.
"Sorry... Jungkook samchun... can I see your tattoos? Please?" he asked, voice small and polite.
Jungkook smiled and crouched down to his level "Sure."
He pushed his jacket sleeve up a little further, giving Hanbin a better view of the tattoos on his forearm.
"Whoa.." Hanbin breathed, staring at the colorful patterns that disappeared under the fabric near Jungkook's sleeve.
"Is there more?" he asked, his eyes wide
"Hmm.." Jungkook nodded "Yeah, a little..."
He shifted the shirt slightly off his shoulder... just enough to show part of the tattooes on his bicep, and the edge of ink that disappeared under the tank top at his chest
"So cool.." Hanbin said, smiling
Jin's eyes widened a little too. This was the first time he had actually seen the tattoo sleeve properly... and Jungkook's arms were bigger than he'd expected. Not that he'd been thinking about it. It was just... an observation
He coughed and looked away , realising that he might have seen staring at the younger like a creep , only to be caught by Sangmin's smirking face. Jin rolled his eyes at his manager and quickly looked back at his son and Jungkook, who were still talking away
"Can I touch?" Hanbin asked carefully
"Yeah.." Jungkook said softly. He held his hand steady and adjusted his sleeve back into place so it wouldn't fall further
Hanbin giggled when he gently touched the small smiley- face tattoo on one of Jungkook's fingers, then quickly pulled back, feeling shy again
"You like Spider-Man?" Jungkook asked, tugging his shirt properly back into place as he noticed Hanbin's T-shirt.
"Yes! he is awesome! He is fast like me.." he said, loud and excited
Jungkook chuckled lightly "I love him too. Wanna see something?"
Hanbin nodded ,his eyes lighting up
Jungkook pulled out his phone and showed him his wallpaper , which was a whole shelf full of comics, figurines and plushies and a lot of them were of Spider-Man's "I have a whole collection of Spider-Man figures at home..." he said
Hanbin's eyes and mouth fell open comically "Wow... Black Spidey too?" Hanbin asked, looking curious
"Yeah.." Jungkook nodded
They kept talking and Hanbin was growing less shy with every second. Jin watched quietly, noticing how easily Jungkook adjusted to him... how soft his voice got, how patient he was, how he never talked over the kid or rushed him
Sangmin nudged Jin lightly with his elbow "Give him a chance. Look at him. How do you even say no?" he said under his breath "I mean, if you don't, I will"
Jin stared at him flatly.
"What?" Sangmin shrugged, looking completely unbothered "I can be gay for him. I'm not picky like you. But sadly he doesn't like me that way..." he gave Jin an exaggerated pout to emphasize his point
Jin let out a long sigh and shook his head
"You can ask Appa to bring you to my house sometime. I can show you my collection " Jungkook told Hanbin
Hanbin immediately looked at Jin, for his approval
Jin smiled and nodded "Yeah. Maybe sometime..."
Hanbin's face broke into a huge smile, his eyes turned into little crescents as Jungkook adjusted the strap of his backpack so it wouldn't slip off his shoulder.
"What do we say to him, Hannie?" Jin asked, tapping his son's cheek lightly
"Thank you, samchun... for inviting me to your house" Hanbin said slowly, like he was making sure he said it right
Jungkook let out a soft laugh, shaking his head a little "You're cute... it's my pleasure sweetheart " he said
"Okay, let's get him to the car.." Jin said, smoothing Hanbin's hair "Baby, go with Sangmin and wait in the car. Appa needs to talk to Jungkook. I'll come in a minute.."
Hanbin nodded and held Sangmin's hand, and began walking towards their car, still turning back a few times to look at Jungkook and his father.
Just then, before Jin could speak, Sunhee walked over, flipping through a folder "Here.." she said, handing Jungkook a few papers "Hard copy of tomorrow's script. You left your printed one in makeup room.."
"Ah. Thanks " Jungkook said, taking it
"Want me to order food for you? The usual place?" she asked
"No, I'll handle it" Jungkook's hook his head
"Okay.." she nodded
Jungkook held onto the papers and shifted his weight from one foot to the other "So... I should go. He's probably waiting for you in the car..." he said to Jin
"I'll go start the car.." Sunhee said, then walked out from there slowly
"Jungkook.." Jin said suddenly
Jungkook looked up in question
"...Do you want to come over?" Jin said quickly, the words almost tripping over each other "And... play games with us?"
Jungkook blinked "What?"
Sunhee suddenly stopped walking and turned back like she had suddenly remembered something and walked back to stand beside Jungkook.
Jungkook rolled his eyes at her
"What?" she said feigning innocence "I forgot something important. Go on, Jin-ssi... you were saying?" she nodded
Jin cleared his throat, pushing his glasses up again. His ears were turning a little red . He swallowed down "I mean... it's not like coffee or dinner. Just... since it's sort of our day off tomorrow. And we kind of have similar plans anyway. And I have extra bedrooms if you want to crash..."
Jungkook froze for a second...then two.
Then he nodded like a robot "Yeah. I'd love to"
Then he cleared his throat, trying to gain back his composure "I mean...If it's okay. I don't want to interrupt your time with Hannie. And if he's okay with it. And you're okay with it. I mean..."
"Charming.." Sunhee muttered under her breath, watching him ramble
"It's okay" Jin said, cutting him off gently
Jungkook nodded, sighing in relief "Okay. But I need to go home and shower and change first. I'll come after that. Around eight?"
"That's fine" Jin agreed
"Thank you for inviting me , hyung . I'll bring a Spider Man toy for Hannie.." Jungkook added. "Don't tell him..."
Jin let out a short laugh, seeing how genuinely excited Jungkook looked. He wasn't sure what had come over him to invite him. It hadn't been his plan ...he usually never had people over, except for his best friend ... but something in that moment made him do it. And he was a little nervous, but seeing Jungkook practically giddy about it made him feel at ease
"You know my address?" he asked
Jungkook blinked "Oh. No"
"...I'll text you" Jin said
Jungkook nodded
"Okay... bye then . See you soon.." Jin said, turning toward his car
Jungkook just stood there waving to Jin like a 5 year old, with a stupid smile pasted on his face
"Score, brat!" Sunhee whispered, smacking Jungkook lightly on the shoulder ".. what magic did you do to get the green flag so suddenly!"
"Shut up, noona..." he muttered , pouting "His kid is literally right there. He probably just want to hang out "
"What?? I was just saying.." she smirked. "...You made progress..in the friendship part...Why is your mind already in the depths of gutter , Jeon Jungkook?" she wiggled her brows, teasing him.
"Noona!!" Jungkook groaned as she laughed and walked ahead
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