a lesson in endearment | bts

007 - Jin

Jin blinked at the two small young women standing in front of their dorm door. The taller of the two had auburn hair braided into two plaits and soft hazel eyes. She held two black medium sized convenience bags.

The other had light chestnut hair tied into two loose pigtails and a piercing emerald gaze. She also held a bag, but it was a fabric tote, the kind one used for shopping. Jin wondered why such beautiful people had shown up at their dorm, but chose not to dwell.

Noting the expectant looks on their faces, he assumed that they were invited guests. Ever the gentleman, he stood back and invited them in, apologising for the mess in the vestible as he did so whilst also hoping that he hadn't just let people with bad intentions into his home.

"What brings you to our dorm?" He asked politely, hoping that he hadn't forgotten to put away the laundry as he led them to the living room.

"This place is pretty clean for a house run by bachelors." Yoona joked as she glanced around.

"Well, even though they aren't here, we can't shame our mothers by living in an undignified manner." Jin played along.

"Who is it, hyung?" Jimin's voice reached out before him as he entered the main room from the kitchen carrying a pitcher full of chilled water. His steps slowed when he saw the two young women walking around their dorm in their socks.

"Ah, are you Yoongi hyung's friends? Ah, what to do, you're both so pretty. I'm starting to feel shy." He said, partially to them and partially to himself. So they were expecting guests, I didn't let in strangers, Jin thought to himself, first relieved, then irritated. Nobody told me why? Jungkook was also walking rather cautiously into the room. He'd probably seen them from the corridor near their room.

"Jungkook-ah, come and greet our guests." Jimin ushered him over, flustered. The maknae glared at him and bowed to the two women who he could just tell were noonas.

"Nice to meet you. I hope Jimin hyung hasn't said anything embarassing yet." He greeted, bowing politely. Hana smiled at him and Yoona grinned openly.

"Ah, hyung!" Jungkook berated him. Jimin and Jin laughed. Jin could feel himself relax. Perhaps it wouldn't be too awkward after all.

"Yah, Yoona and Hana are here!" Hoseok suddenly burst into the living room, looking excited or frightened, Jin couldn't tell. Hana bowed in greeting as Yoona fist bumped him.

"You like our dorm?" He asked as he found himself a seat on the couch, acting over confident. Yoona pushed Hana down beside him and sat on the floor at her feet.

"Yeah, Jin-ssi was just telling us about why its so neat." After a pause, she glanced at the eldest member.

"Should we call you oppa? I'm not really into that but if you want us to, we can probably manage. Maybe." Jin considered it.

"Call me what you like. I don't mind, really." He assured her, making his way to the kitchen.

"Eh? You always flip out when we don't use honorifics. Hyung." Jimin rushed to add as Jin glared at him and continued walking. He needed to prepare some snacks.

"Ah, we also brought some snacks. Please let me help." Hana offered, rising from beside Hoseok to follow him, grabbing both of the black convenience bags Yoona had left on the floor; she left the tote beside Yoona. Hmm.

"Hobi, come and help us please." Jin called as he led the way. Obediently, Hoseok followed the two to the kitchen. Yoongi was already in there setting out bowls.

"Oh, you're here. Welcome to our abode." He greeted when he saw Hana. She smiled and bowed in return.

"What are you setting up?" Jin wanted to get started quickly so that he could see how well the others would conduct themselves around their guests. Reaching out, Jin gently took the black bags from Hana's hands, lightly tipping the contents out onto an empty space in the counter.