Needing A Spring Day

20. Tickets

Jin's eyes danced back and forth from his watch to the main gate of the train station, his anxiety rising with each passing minute that Taehyung was late. After finding out that no one had seen or heard from Tae after his trip to the store last night, Jin couldn't help but feel a slight fit of anger in his chest. He had mistakenly trusted the others to get Tae to the train station on time, seeing as they had barely managed themselves.

Taking a glance behind him towards the others, Jin exhaled and shook his head. "How are you guys going to survive a two-hour trip?" He asked, raising his eyebrows at their concerning state.

"My head is throbbing," Namjoon groaned, his head resting on Jungkook's back.

"Maybe this will teach you not to drink so much, especially the night before something important," Yoongi remarked, his eyes glued to his phone and legs crossed as he sat comfortably on the only seat available. Beside him on the ground sat Hoseok, his bucket hat covering his eyes as his head rested lazily against the older boy's thigh.

Jin exhaled as he fully faced the group. "I just don't understand how not one of you was able to keep track of him. This whole trip is for Tae. It's pointless to go if he's not here."

"Don't worry Hyung," Jungkook replied, trying his best to lighten the tense air. "Tae's really excited about this trip. He wouldn't miss it." Jungkook's eyes suddenly widened as he peered past his brother. "See,"

Jin spun around to see Taehyung's fluffy head of hair bouncing towards them as he ran through the station, carefully dodging a few travelers that crossed his path. "Sorry!" Tae shouted as he approached the group. "I left my phone at Yoongi Hyung's place and had to go back for it."

Feeling the tension leave his shoulders, Jin ran his fingers through his hair and let out a deep sigh. "I'm just glad you made it." Turning back to the group, Jin picked up a bag off the floor and slung it over his shoulder. "Alright you drunkards, get up. We've got a train to catch."

Sitting up, Namjoon wiped at his face and yawned. "I think the hangover remedy is finally starting to kick in," he grumbled as he stretched his arms above his head, swaying slightly off balance. "The nausea is finally starting to subside."

"Speak for yourself," Hoseok groaned as he fought to climb to his feet. "I might need an emergency bag once we board."

"Where did you go last night?" Jungkook asked as he collected a bag off the ground and handed it to Tae. "We were really worried about you."

Taking the bag, Tae awkwardly chewed at the inside of his mouth. "Oh, um," clutching the bag to his chest, Tae looked around the building for some kind of answer. "Wren called while I was at the store and asked to hang." He lied, faking a smile as he attempted to sell the story. "Sorry for worrying you guys."

"But didn't you just say-"

"You guys look like a mess." Came a voice from behind, halting Jungkooks words.

The group suddenly spun as the familiar voice greeted them, smiles forming as Jimin came into view.

"Jimin?" Tae exclaimed, ignoring Jungkook's skepticism and running to his best friend's side. "I thought you weren't coming?"

Accepting Taehyungs hug, Jimin smiled. "You think I could ever forgive myself for missing your special trip?"

"I thought you had work?" Namjoon questioned, his eyebrows raising as he crossed his arms and leaned against a pillar.

Before he could speak, Jin waved his hand between the boys, halting any further conversation. "Can we save the questions for when we get on the train? We're going to be late."