Begin Again

Three

Jin was sleeping peacefully when he heard loud talking coming from downstairs. He turns onto his back, groaning sleepily. "Why?... it's too fucking early.."

He grabs his phone and checks the time. 11:04.. Yikes.. it's not early.

He sits up in bed, scratches his belly and yawns wide. When he gets up he stretches his arms high, then sideways. He walks out of his room and goes downstairs. His pj's are wrinkled and hang crooked on him. One pant leg is stuck close to his knee and his hair is sticking out all over.

When he reaches the dining room he sees his daughter sitting in a chair, looking at someone with a stink-eye. He assumes she's looking at Jimin and asks her, "What's got you looking so glum this morning baby girl?"

She pouts and says, "That guy. Why is he here?"

"Su-min, I know you have better manners than that. My Jin-ah has always been so polite so I assume you get that from your papa." Jin's mother says as she enters the room.

She places plates full of food on the table then Taehyung walks in after her. He smiles at Jin as he also places bowls on the table. Jimin comes in after and goes to sit next to Su-min.

Jin is aghast that Tae is visiting while he hasn't fully awakened nor showered yet.

"Did you happen to pass a mirror on your way here?" His mother asks him.

Jin stands and walks towards the hallway mirror and sees his messy hair and quickly tries to tame it. Taehyung laughs and tells Jin's mother, "He still looks great for someone who just rolled out of bed."

Jin turns red and returns to his seat. "Thanks Tae."

"Taehyung says he ran into you last night."

"Don't you mean that his cousin ran into his garage?" Jimin giggles.

"What?" Jin's mother asks.

"Oh, it's nothing. Namjoon-ah just crashed into my garage last night. That's how I came to know Jin was back. Cause he came to check if we were ok." Taehyung replies.

"You let Joonie drive?! You know how clumsy he is on just his two feet. And you let him loose behind the wheel of a deadly vehicle?! What were you thinking?" Jin's mother asks.

"I didn't think it would be bad. It was just two, maybe three blocks from home. I won't make that mistake again though."

They laugh and Tae adds, "Please don't tease him about it. He will never try to drive again if he thinks everyone is laughing at him."

"We won't. Don't worry. So was there a specific reason why you came to see us this morning? Or did you just come to see my Jin-ah like you used to do as kids?"

Tae blushes and says, "Well it is good seeing him but I actually came to see if you could run me down to the auto parts store. My truck is having trouble getting started."

Jimin giggles as he takes another bite.

"Oh, well.. why don't you just take my car? I have a few things I need to handle here today. Besides, I trust you to take care of it. Take as long as you need. We don't have any plans to go anywhere."

"Are you sure?" Tae asks.

"Yes, the keys are hanging by the door. We'll see you when you get back."

"Ok, thanks!" Tae responds. He then bows to them and turns towards the front door.

The sound of keys jangling is heard followed by the door closing.

"So what's the deal between Taehyung and Jin? There's a story there, am I right?" Jimin asks Jin's mother.