Rolling the dice on Love - JinKook/KookJin ff✔

𝙲𝙷. 𝙵𝙾𝚁𝚃𝚈 𝙽𝙸𝙽𝙴 : 𝚁𝙸𝙶𝙷𝚃 𝙱𝚈 𝚈𝙾𝚄𝚁 𝚂𝙸𝙳𝙴, 𝙰𝙻𝚆𝙰𝚈𝚂

As they settled into the car, the morning sun cast a warm glow on the dashboard, highlighting the mix of emotions swirling between them. Jin was buzzing with excitement, his hands fiddling with the hem of his shirt, a nervous energy radiating from him. He couldn’t see Jungkook’s face, but he could feel the tension in the air, a palpable reminder that this meeting meant something significant for both of them.

"Are you ready for this?" Jin asked, trying to keep his tone light, but the underlying seriousness seeped through. He could sense Jungkook's anxiety even without being able to see him.

"Of course! I’m just… uh, making sure I don’t mess up," Jungkook replied, forcing a chuckle, though it came out more like a nervous laugh. He glanced at Jin, who was radiating joy, and felt a surge of determination. He had to make a good impression; this was important to Jin.

"You’ll be fine. Just be yourself. My mom will love you," Jin reassured him, his voice calm and steady. He turned to face Jungkook, though he couldn’t see his expressions. "And if she doesn’t, I’ll just tell her she’s wrong."

Jungkook smiled at that, his nerves easing slightly. Jin’s confidence was contagious, and the thought of meeting his boyfriend’s mother suddenly felt a little less daunting. "Okay, I can do this," he muttered, more to himself than to Jin.

As they drove toward Busan, the scenery shifted from the city’s familiar landscape to the rolling hills and shimmering ocean that lined the coast. Jungkook tried to distract himself with the view, focusing on the beauty around them. But his mind kept drifting back to the upcoming meeting. What if Jin’s mom didn’t like him? What if he said the wrong thing? The thoughts spiraled in his mind, tightening his chest.

"Hey, are you okay?" Jin asked, noticing Jungkook’s distracted demeanor.

"Yeah, just… thinking," Jungkook replied, forcing himself to sound casual. "About the traffic. It looks pretty clear, huh?"

"Uh-huh,".Jin responded, his tone playful. "Sure, it’s the traffic you’re thinking about."

Jungkook chuckled, appreciating Jin’s ability to see through his facade. "Alright, you caught me. I’m just nervous. I want everything to go well."

"It will," Jin assured him, reaching out to take Jungkook’s hand in his. The warmth of Jin’s touch sent a wave of comfort through him, grounding him in the moment. "Just remember, I’m on your side."

Jungkook squeezed Jin’s hand back, feeling more determined than ever. With Jin by his side, he could face anything, even meeting his mother-in-law. "You’re right. Let’s go show her just how great we are together," he declared, his voice gaining confidence.

The rest of the drive was filled with light-hearted banter, their laughter mingling with the sound of the tires on the pavement. Jungkook focused on Jin’s voice, letting it drown out his insecurities. The anticipation built as they got closer to Busan, the city skyline coming into view.

"Just remember to smile and be charming," Jin teased, breaking the tension as they pulled up to the family home.

"Charm? Me?" Jungkook replied with mock seriousness. "I’m the charm king."

"More like the charm clown," Jin shot back, grinning.

As they parked, Jungkook took a deep breath, feeling both excitement and dread. "Ready?" he asked, glancing over at Jin.

"Always," Jin replied, his smile infectious.

Hand in hand, they stepped out of the car, ready to face whatever awaited them, a shared sense of hope lighting their way.

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As Jin stepped inside his childhood home, the familiar scent of home-cooked meals and the faint fragrance of blooming flowers wafted through the air. It was a comforting embrace that wrapped around him, igniting memories of laughter and warmth. Jungkook parked the car, taking a moment to admire the surroundings. The quaint neighborhood had a certain charm, with trees lining the streets and a small park just a short walk away.