Reflection | YOONMIN

Chapter 74

Wow. Hi. I made a promise to all my wonderful readers that I wouldn't abandon this story, and I fully intend on keeping that promise. Words cannot express not only how sorry I am for my long absence and lack of posting but also how thankful I am to still have the most wonderful, patient readers I could ever ask for. Good news, I finally graduated from graduate school so that's one less thing I have to worry about. I've been itching to continue writing this story. It still means just as much to me as it did when I first starting writing and continues to be therapeutic for me. 

I will try to get on a more consistent schedule of writing and posting. I still have so much more planned, including emotional turmoil (I know, I'm sorry!) for this story and for Jimin and Yoongi. I am still getting back into the swing of things so please bear with me. I don't have a full chapter, just a cute little snippet, or a "filler" if you will. However, there is some talk about anxiety and self-esteem issues. I poured so much of myself into this small chapter.

Again, I cannot express how grateful I am for your continued support and patience with me throughout this entire process. I will have more content for you in a few days. 

Enjoy this update!

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This, was one of Yoongi's happy places, if not his happiest of places. In Jimin's arms. And yes, he loved being in Jimin's arms just as much, honestly, if not more, than Jimin being in his. 

They were in the bathtub, Yoongi's back leaning against Jimin's chest, who was leaning against the wall of the tub. The scene felt like they were in a movie- candles were lit and placed on the perimeter of the tub; an essential oil diffuser releasing Jimin's favorite scent of lavender into the air; and the smaller of the two lights in the bathroom on to help set the ambiance. Not to mention, Jimin's towel is currently being warmed in a linen-warmer machine that Yoongi's mom had gifted them not to long ago. He loved being able to get out of the shower/bath and be embraced by a warm towel. It's the little things that make a big difference. 

Yoongi lived for moments like these with Jimin. Life had gotten a little hectic recently, not that he was complaining, but things were changing, and that's okay. Life changes. Yoongi was still getting used to getting into a routine with his new job, that he absolutely loves, but still getting used to the change. No more Starbucks. He had quit and that was the end of that. He was doing something he truly wanted, something he felt he was made to do, or at least working in the environment that would open doors to even more opportunities to work in the industry. He was also submitting final assignments, filling out forms for graduation, and ironing out all the little details and in-betweens. He no longer has to attend class in person, which is great so he can work full time hours, but still have time in the evenings to work on anything school-related.

 Truffles recently had to go to the vet due to an infection that formed in the socket of her missing eye. He and Jimin had a little freakout and thought they were terrible cat dads, both crying because the thought of their baby in pain was too much to handle. It turns out, that's pretty considering she lost her eye due to an untreated infection in the first place. It was the first pet Jimin actually owned and was responsible for and given her traumatic and horrible past, Jimin was devastated because he vowed to make sure she never experienced pain or felt unloved ever again. Of course, experiencing pain is inevitable and he knew that, but he would do everything in his power to give her the best and most comfortable life he could. It was a simple fix, the vet prescribed antibiotics and a consistent cleaning regime that must be done 3 times a day. Jimin even wrote it on the whiteboard in the kitchen so he nor Yoongi would forget. She was perfectly fine, she just requires more checkups than the annual visit, which was fine with them. Yoongi was worried, of course, that's his baby, too, but he saw how much it affected Jimin. Sometimes it seems like Jimin's heart is so big it might actually explode.