CAPTUS || JinKook

31. Painting

Jin is in awe looking at how huge Jungkook's house is. Namjoon sure has a huge home, but Jungkook's home is way more modern than Namjoon's.

"This is way too huge for you."

"Which one?" Jungkook asked with a smirk on his face and it caused Jin to blush instantly.

"Your home. What are you saying?"

Jungkook chuckled as he wrapped his arm around Jin's shoulder, pulling him closer. "You always look nervous. I just want you to be comfortable around me and laugh more. This was my parent's home. They wanted a big family but mom wasn't able to. Dad maintained the house hoping that I will be the one to fulfill their dreams. You know, a big family.

When dad retired, they decided to live in the countryside and gave this to me. Initially, I told them I would buy this since the old house wasn't my style. I was scared and shy because I wanted to make a major renovation. My first thought was, if I will buy it, they cannot say anything about whatever I wanted to do with it. But my dad did not agree and told me I could have it demolished and have it designed to whatever I wanted. So I had a major renovation for it while maintaining their dream of having a big home. Though I am not a fan of a large home, that's all I can do to thank my parents for being understanding and caring. So that's what happened."

Jin wrapped his arm around Jungkook's waist as their made their way toward Jungkook's house. "Your parents must be so nice. They are very supportive of you."

"They are. They are the nicest people ever. They let me do things my way. How about your parents? How are they now? How's their business?"

Jin thinks for a bit, wondering if he had told Jungkook about his parent's business. "Well, they are doing well. They are happy though they worry about me from time to time. They are aware of my issues here and it always makes me feel guilty. This isn't how I wanted to give back their sacrifices for me."

Jungkook kisses Jin's forehead and gently pinches his cheek. "It's okay. Everything will be alright soon."

Jungkook paused from walking when he felt Jin's hand tighten on his shirt.

"Can I ask you something?"

"Sure. What's that?" Jungkook faces Jin and smiles. Though sudden questions worry him, he's trying to block those concerns away. He's aware that once he displays signs of worry, Jin might feel the same, and this would cause him to waver in honestly expressing what he truly feels. Or ask what he really wants.

Meanwhile, Jin bites his lower lip and his eyes start to flutter. He only stops when Jungkook's hands squeeze his own to make him relax. Encouraging him to speak. "Well... Months ago, my parent's freezer broke and someone sent a new one with meat and food supplies inside. There were instances as well when they would tell me to thank Jimin for the groceries and supplements but ninety percent of the time, it wasn't from Jimin. So I thought, maybe it's Namjoon. You know, I used to be hopeful before. As the situation became clearer to me, it was impossible that it was Namjoon. I know it's crazy of me to think about it but I don't know anyone capable of gifting my parent's expensive things apart from Namjoon... And... You."

After saying what he wanted to say, Jin's eyes slowly widened and he started to panic. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry to say that. I know I am too brave to assume that it's probably--"

"Jin..." Jungkook cupped Jin's face as he tried to maintain eye contact. As soon as they are eye-to-eye, "Calm down. It's me who sent them. And please, stop apologizing. It's okay."

Jin lowers his eyes as he felt embarrassed about what he just heard. Though he's been itching to know the truth and Jimin wouldn't budge from telling him, hearing the answer is harder than asking the question.