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Home: a place supposed to be mine

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Taehyung's first full day back at home starts with breakfast with his mom, after his father has gone to work and his sister has left for school. The two of them catch up for a little bit, huddled over the kitchen island; his mother having her coffee as Taehyung sips on his milk.

He was always told that as he grew he would slowly develop a taste for coffee, but it still hasn't happened. Not even after waking up at six every morning for work.

"You know, your father and I are both very excited that you're back. Miyoung too, of course, but I've missed you the most," she tells him, smiling behind her bright, green ceramic mug. Taehyung
gives her a small smile, nudging her shoulder. "And we're so happy you've decided to come back home to settle and start your own business. You know you have our unconditional support."

"I know I have your unconditional support eomma," Taehyung says then, emphasis on the pronoun. His mom's smile falters a little. "Not his. And you know that."

"Sweetie, your dad is so proud of you," his mom tells him, setting the mug on the surface of the table.

Taehyung can't help but sigh. They've gone over this a million times, but Taehyung is still not convinced. He doesn't think he will ever be convinced of this. "He would be prouder if I had done things the way he planned. He wanted someone to take over the Law firm; he wanted a Kim, his son. And now that's not going to happen, and I know he resents me for it."

"He doesn't resent you, Taehyung-ah," his mother tells him, a gentle but stern expression on her face as she covers his hand with hers, much smaller. Taehyung stays silent, not knowing what to say. "It's true your dad had-different plans in mind for your future, which wasn't right for him to do. But now he's come to terms with the fact that things have gone differently for you, and you've found your own path. He's proud of you for it, especially since you've made such a name for yourself."

"Then he should tell me," Taehyung says, almost in a mumble. He's looking down at their linked hands now, but he still can feel his mom's gaze on him. "He has yet to, you know? Not even on my
graduation day."

"I'm so sorry, Taehyung. You know your father is not the best at showing affection through words," she says, followed by a sigh.

Taehyung knows, but that doesn't stop it from hurting. He's not going to argue, though; it's not fair for him to unload all of this on his poor mom. "He loves
you Taehyung-ah."

"I know eomma. And I love him too," he says, meeting his mother's eyes again. That seems to cheer her up a little, a little smile making its way to her lips. "Enough of all of this, though. I can't wait to see the offices in person. I've already asked all of my employees to meet me there tomorrow."

Wanting to have some work done before getting to Seoul, Taehyung had been looking for offices for his agency with the help of his mom and the internet. He didn't trust just the pictures posted online, since they usually make things look far better than they actually are, but he does trust his mother's judgement.

A deal was closed less than a month ago, and now his mom has the key for them so he can start working as soon as possible. Today, he'll give himself a free day to recover from the lengthy flight and the time difference, but after that he needs to get to work.

His attempt to change the topic works, and so his mom starts telling him all about the office and how much better it looks in person than in pictures.

Taehyung watches with a fond smile as his mom gesticulates excitedly and talks to him, almost as excited as he is himself. He tucks a black strand of hair behind her ear with nimble fingers, grateful smile on her face.