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"He really missed you, last time we came here he cried when Jimin brought him over to the swings. Poor kid." Suga watched as a smiling Jungkook and Jimin ran over to the swings together and tried to match the sway of their swings by getting on at the same time. It was hard to believe they were 11.

"Really? When was the last time you came here?" Jin asked, watching the way Jungkook smiled when Jimin would get frustrated over the fact they weren't exactly matching.

"Hm..." Suga thought for a moment, "Oh, we come here every time Namjoon has work, so Monday." They continued to watch the children, Suga caught onto the fact that Jungkook was purposely kicking at a different time than Jimin just to irritate the other. "Heh, smart Jungkook." He muttered underneath his breath.

"Oh, that means you came here Saturday right? Those are visiting days, Jungkook didn't tell you?" Jin didn't hear what Suga muttered but he caught on with it as well shaking his head at Jungkook thinking to himself that the act was fairly cute.

"Yeah, Jungkook told me, but Jimin said that he didn't think it was a good idea because Jungkook should get used to not seeing you. I know Jimin meant it in the nicest way possible but Jungkook still cried." His eyes followed the kids as if they were glued to them, as they climbed on top of the jungle gym. There weren't many kids so both adults had a clear view of the children.

Jin nodded silently, not knowing if Suga saw it or not. He glanced at the shorter male and noticed he was paying close attention to the two boys. He also noticed that he was sitting in a position where he would be able to get out of his seat quickly while still being comfortable. "So are you liking the parent life?" His eyes trailed back to the kids.

Suga stayed quiet for a while. "It feels different from how it was before, I mean, I take care of Jimin every other day because Namjoon works so much so I'm used to watching him, but Jungkook... He's always with me but he seemed really quiet up till Sunday. He opened up more and I feel like this is the most open he has been. He's more comfortable around you I can tell you that. Sorry, I'm rambling. But I still don't feel like I'm Jungkook's guardian, more like a babysitter."

"I see. Well, I'm sure that he'll open up to you eventually. And when you come on Saturdays feel free to stop by the orphanage. There aren't a lot of kids there anymore, I think I might actually have to find another job heh." Jin rubbed the back of his head as Jungkook and Jimin went across the monkey bars in a race.

"Sure thing. Are you heading back now?" Suga finally tore his eyes away from the two kids to look at Jin who stood.

"Yeah, I have to get back to the orphanage, there are still kids there. Sure they are teenagers, but I still have to supervise them." At that time, Jungkook spotted Jin standing up and he quickly ran over to his old guardian, making Jimin follow behind obediently.

"Jin are you leaving?!? Can't you stay for just a little longer?" Jin looked down at the small boy he had raised for his first 11 years of life.

"Jungkook, there are people at the orphanage, I promise I'll visit again soon. Plus you know when visiting days are and you're always welcome. This isn't the last time we're seeing each other." He moved his hand to ruffle the boy's head in goodbye before walking off. Waving as he moved closer to the orphanage. Suga heard Jungkook sniff, immediately turning his head, his eyes softened as small tears started to form in Jungkook's eyes.

The poor boy wouldn't let them fall, though. He turned his back and climbed onto the playground to sit on the slide, hugging his knees. Jimin looked at Suga for a moment before asking him to lean down. He raised his eyebrows but Jimin seemed serious so he complied.

Jungkook watched Jimin whisper something into Suga's ear. He looked in the direction Jin walked in but Jin was already gone. He felt the tears form again and he hid his face in his hands.