Finest Jin

Changes

"Oh my goodness, Eomma, it was SO MUCH FUN!" 

Eowynn was back, having endured another awkward farewell with Yeonjun at our door, and practically dancing with excitement. 

"It seems like it was." I smiled from the couch, where I was glad to breastfeed both babies in football position, relieving the pressure after hours away. Atticus and Brigette were seated at the dining room table, feasting on sushi. Looking over at his older sister, Atticus queried Eowynn, trying to quickly swallow down his mouthful.

"What did you do?"

"Well, I got a mini tour of the building. That place is HUGE!" She pulled off her shoes, flopping down into the armchair, then animating her words with her hands. "Yeonjun is soooo sweet...we got to eat in the HYBE cafeteria. Everything is so modern and cool, and they have chefs there to feed the trainees and idols! The food was amazing!"

"Did he kiss you?" Atticus was muffled as he added another salmon taki roll.

"What? No!" She ignored the reddened cheeks and turned her attention back to me. "TXT did this, like, mentor talk thing to the other groups and trainees. And I got to meet Enhypen! And a girl group that is about to debut! They have girl groups now, did you know?" I merely nodded as she chattered on, the exhilaration carrying her voice at a rapid and high tone.

"Did you audition?" came the gruff voice from the kitchen.

"No. But, I mean, I sang. After the whole talk thing, we went into this big practice room and it turned into a karaoke party. Those boys can really sing! I was too shy at first, but Sunoo," she leaned towards me, eyes bright, "talked me into singing with him. He really is sunshine. Just like Uncle Hobi. And Yeonjun talked me into singing by myself and I did and everyone clapped and Ni-Ki and Jake said I did awesome, and oh my goodness, the whole day was just perfect." 

Here she slumped back into the chair and sighed contentedly.

"So is Yeonjun your boyfriend now?" Atticus asked, setting down his chopsticks for a break.

"No. Not really..." The green eyes glanced my way, and caught my 'Mom expression'. "I mean no. Not at all. I am much too young to date." I smiled at her, perhaps too soon, barely catching the mumble as she sank down in her seat. "But he is coming over tomorrow and asked me to a movie this weekend."

"What was that?" I asked. 

The door pushed open and three people shoved through, laughing. It took me a moment to place them as two blondes and Jungkook had entered. 

Brigette stood up, rushing to meet her eldest sister.

"Cheridynn! Your hair!" I whipped my head around to witness for myself what had everyone in shock. 

Looking sheepish, but absolutely beautiful, was Cher in a stylish short cut, layers framing her cheekbones and tapering down her slim neck. The red was gone and her hair shone golden. 

So, I noticed, did Jimin.

"You guys dyed your hair?" I was incredulous. 

Jimin just grinned. 

"Yeah," he winked at Cher, tugging her against him, "Shag mullets...or wolf cuts...couple cuts. And the blonde makes her face shine." Indeed, Jimin's eyes were shining as he looked at Cher and ran his fingers through her hair.

"It looks awesome." Eowynn was nodding approvingly. "I love it."

"I do, too." Cher spoke softly to me, now. "Sorry, Eomma. I would have called and asked, but I just acted impulsively and I kind of hoped you wouldn't mind too much."