A Ride to Remember||Jinkook

5. Life

Before you dive into this update, I want to remind everyone that Jin's first solo album, "Happy," will be released on November 15th, with a pre-release single, "I'll Be There," dropping on October 25th!!!

Don't forget to pre-save the album:
jin.lnk.to/Happy

and the single, I'll Be There:
jin.lnk.to/illbethere

Remember!!! Don't pre-order the album on iTunes now, we'll pre-order all the 6 songs separately after the release but pre-order the single, "I'll Be There" on iTunes now!!!

In the meantime, let's keep streaming "Super Tuna" to rechart it! We've learned that many Seokjin-biased ARMYs are still figuring out the best streaming methods, so let's all do our part and make sure we're streaming correctly this time around. Every view counts!!!!

Follow @JinCasette and @thejinfantry on twitter/X to learn and understand how to stream properly and don't be afraid to DM any Jin fanbase on twitter, they will help you out if you have any doubts!!

This is the streaming guide for Spotify:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G9tcAecqUTnkvavkpACj1O4nSQEJ3yn9/view?pli=1

(P.s. if the links are not working, just take a screenshot and use Google lens to copy and then paste it on Google. I'll also post them on my profile, so do check them out!!)

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The motorcycle hummed as Jungkook guided it down the winding path, the soft glow of the moon casting faint shadows through the trees. Seokjin, sitting behind him, was quieter than usual. The ride back from the shrine felt different, as if the air around them was thicker, charged with the weight of everything that had happened. Jungkook had grown used to Seokjin's playful banter, his mischievous giggles and cheeky comments, but tonight was different.

As they reached the inn, the warm, golden light spilling from the windows did little to dispel the sense of melancholy that clung to Seokjin like a second skin. The inn was as charming as always, with its wooden beams and quaint exterior, but to Seokjin, it was starting to feel like more than just a cozy stop along the way. It was becoming... familiar.

Jungkook parked the bike, cutting the engine. Seokjin didn't move for a moment, his translucent figure blending almost too well with the dim light. He stared at the inn, his lips pressed into a thoughtful line.

"You okay?" Jungkook asked, turning back to face him, concern lacing his voice.

Seokjin blinked, as if shaking himself from a distant thought, and gave a soft nod. "Yeah. Just... tired," he whispered, though they both knew he couldn't really get tired. His voice was distant, lost, as though he was sifting through a fog of memories that refused to clear.

They entered the inn in silence, greeted by the warm scent of wood smoke and something baking in the kitchen. Normally, Seokjin would have made a teasing comment about how nice it smelled or how he missed eating, but tonight he simply floated beside Jungkook, his eyes far away, his presence quieter than usual.

The innkeepers - Mr. and Mrs. Kim - were seated near the fire, speaking softly between themselves. Jungkook offered them a brief smile, but Seokjin stayed back, his gaze lingering on them for just a second too long.

"Come on, let's head upstairs," Jungkook said gently, leading the way to his room.

Once inside, Seokjin moved to the window, staring out at the darkened streets, the soft glow of the lanterns casting long shadows on the cobblestones. His fingers brushed against the glass as if trying to reach for something beyond the surface, something just out of reach. His form seemed more solid now, almost human in the dim light.