•𝗞𝗧𝗛 : 𝖭𝗈 𝖤𝗌𝖼𝖺𝗉𝖾•

-𝖯𝗋𝗈𝗅𝗈𝗀𝗎𝖾-

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-Taehyung POV-

It was 10 in the night, I walked inside my restaurant, and I observed workers leaving as their shifts ended. Despite their departure, they still managed to flash me friendly smiles, acknowledging my presence before heading out

"Hey you're here, What took you so long?"

I looked over at my left side and saw Jin, My friend, His tone was relaxed and welcoming

Taehyung: Hey

We exchange a friendly handshake with each other

Taehyung: I got caught in traffic

I explained a hint of frustration in my voice

Taehyung: So, how's the day been?

I asked, settling into the chair, but as he reached for a glass of water for me, I waved it off, indicating that I didn't need it

Jin: It was incredibly exhausting, I can't even begin to describe it. And to top it off, one of the guys decided to create a scene today

I arched one eyebrow

Taehyung: What happened?

"Alex got mistaken by his order and placed the wrong one on his table," Jin explained, his hands spread wide in disbelief "People are crazy, aren't they?" I lightly scoffed in agreement and replied "They sure are"

Jin: You wanna eat anything?

Taehyung: No, I'm full

Jin leaned in, his curiosity evident

Jin: So, what kept you busy during your month-long disappearance in Japan?

He paused to take a sip of water, his gaze unwavering as he waited for my response. Glancing around briefly, I returned my attention to him and shrugged nonchalantly

Taehyung: Not much, Just the usual meetings and whatnot. Oh, and I've been toying with the idea of opening another restaurant in Japan

Jin rubbed his palms together with a small smile "It's good, though," he remarked. I noticed him glancing at me before quickly looking away, as If he had something on his mind but wasn't sure how to say it "What is it?" I asked, catching his eye again

He smiled somewhat sheepishly "You got me," he admitted, and I couldn't help but smile back at his candid response

"Well, uh, Taehyung, I needed some money. Aria is 6 months pregnant now, and I'll be needing money to-" Jin started, but I quickly interrupted him "You don't have to hesitate about it. We've been friends for, what? Six years?" I chuckled, then looked at him again "You can ask for help anytime, Jin. Money isn't an issue between us" I lightly punched his chest with a smile