The Arrangement | Taejin ✔️

Fifty-Seven

"Kim Seokjin."

Jin's face was wet with tears as he heard his name being called. His hands trembled as he mustered the courage to step forward. With a slight bow, he approached the person who had reached out to him, shaking their hand. He made a valiant effort to maintain his composure as he gingerly crossed the stage, his legs displaying a slight tremor. As he approached the presenter, his heart raced with anticipation. Tears welled in his eyes when the degree was placed in his hands, streaming down his face. Despite the tears, he managed a smile, albeit a forced one. He positioned himself at an angle that would capture the perfect shots, fully aware that these photographs would serve as cherished keepsakes of this important moment in his life.

In that moment, he was filled with a sense of a daze and wonder. Despite the numerous obstacles and unexpected shifts in his life, he had successfully overcome them all and reached his peak of achievement. He had finally obtained the degree he had dedicated much time and effort to achieving. Despite his best efforts, he found himself unable to hold back tears on what should have been a joyous day. Overwhelmed by a mix of emotions, he felt a sense of accomplishment for the hard work and determination he had poured into achieving a goal he had longed for. Having undergone the challenges and obstacles that had come his way, he refused to give up and persevered, refusing to let the changes in his life hinder his progress.

Taehyung, a young man, found himself amidst a crowd of people, his camera in hand, capturing the moment with flashes of light. Overwhelmed with emotion, tears escaped his eye as he observed a scene that had once held little meaning for him but now held immeasurable value. The individual experienced a range of emotions as they observed the man they loved walking across the stage to receive his diploma. He experienced a slight feeling of guilt and briefly questioned whether he belonged there.

Regardless of Jin's reassurances to move on from the past, he couldn't shake the feeling of being accountable for the delay in Jin achieving their goals. He understood that they couldn't alter the past, but he regretted not having better judgment then. He made a personal commitment to prioritize their family for the remainder of their life, acknowledging he owed everything to them, particularly his beloved partner, Kim Seokjin.

"Why my Appa crying?" Jimin inquired, perched atop Namjoon's shoulder, granting him an ideal viewpoint for looking at the stage. "Who made my Appa cry?"

"He is happy," Namjoon replied, attempting to provide an explanation to Jimin.

"No, he is not. Let me go to my Appa."

"You can't, you will- ouch! Don't pull my hair, you little brat!" Namjoon's voice erupted with such force that it caught the attention of everyone around, prompting a multitude of curious gazes to fixate on their location.

Taehyung quickly distanced himself from them, wanting to ensure that his pictures and video recordings were not disrupted, as he wanted to focus on capturing the essence of the day.

"More, more, please!" Jungkook extended his hand towards Yoongi, eagerly requesting more carrot sticks. This particular food item was just one of the many things he had developed a strong obsession with.

Yoongi let out a tired breath as he reached into the bag he was carrying. Inside were the snacks that Jin had thoughtfully prepared for Jungkook. "Here you go, and remember your Appa said to drink your water."

"Me want milk, no water."

"There is no milk!"

Jungkook leaned forward and lightly tapped the bag with his finger, asking, "Milk dere, you see it?"

"You and your brothers are way too smart for your age. You all probably most definitely took after your Appa because I know damn well it ain't Taehyung."