runaways | knj + ksj

[ third degree burns ]

chapter three
banter, bumps, and burgers

"i swear jin if you do not calm down about this simple party i will – and i mean it – i will kill you."

this was alex eckhart's way of calming down the anxious, fearful worried boy. she did have a reason to kill him. jin had already made five different types of cobbler, six blueberry muffin-filled trays, and ten bowls of mixed snacks – all of this happened from four a.m. till almost ten. two of those entrées they didn't even need. the party was at eight p.m. alex led jin to the bathroom so he could fix himself up and perhaps get some air before the party - or so she hoped.

jin stared at their sink. his mind was full of chores for after the party, and well, he couldn't get them out of his head. when jin heard the front door of their apartment slam shut, indicating alex had left for her work at – jin didn't really know where she worked – he snapped out of his daydream. jin decided that he needed some air. maybe i'll go for a jog, he thought, knowing it probably wouldn't help but only a little. he shook his head. exercise - like he was going to do that. instead, jin figured he could go downtown and shop for ingredients that they had run out of... he really needed to stop the stress cooking. jin grabs a light jacket and heads out.

the frigid air of the refrigeration department went through jin's jacket and chilled his skin. jin had no idea – for the fist time in a while – what to cook for this house warming party. he debated whether to make "homemade" sushi or to buy it already packaged. he decided to go with the latter since he'd already cooked too much this morning. jin grabs a fee more things and rolled his buggy to the cash register. seokjin fishes through his wallet looking for his grocery store card. the employee clears his throat before informing him of the total of his purchases. finding the card, jin hands it to the unforgettably familiar, white haired boy. they stand there, un-movingly – jin's card in both of their hands, mid handoff. they're starring into each other's eyes, competing to see who will drop like a fly first. kim namjoon unleashes the card and mumbles for him to use the card swiper machine on jin's side. jin's cheeks warm up to a bright red color. he hides his face, hoping the rude, spray paint boy would mind his own business. namjoon informs jin of the new total. jin searches once again in his wallet and pulls out his debit card. namjoon guides him through the process of the card machine. jin left with his groceries, the two boys not speaking another word.

jin breathed out a sigh heavier than the largest elephant, throwing his house keys on the kitchen counter.

ding!

seokjin pulled the slick phone out of his jacket pocket while hanging the jacket up. he unlocked his phone and found a text from unknown number.

jin, conflicted, locked and shoved his phone in his pocket.

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the sizzling grease of the savory burgers wrapped the semi-small apartment up with redolent aromas. jin pinched his favorite seasoning atop the patties. he then snatched up the rest of the platters and set them up across the counter closest to the living space.

a knock here and a knock there, and in came twenty or so people of fall different personalities. there was jen, the one who seemed to always dress depressed but was actually all butterflies and rainbows. there was kyle and ellie, the black n white clothing aesthetic – even their house matched. oh, there was the triplets, you see, all three were polar opposites. finally, alex decided to show up to her extravagant party. jin rolls his eyes at her lateness, grab his (6th??) beer, and head outside.

jin studies the star lit streets while resting his head and arms on the outside rail. jin's phone dings and he pulls it out. a sigh slips from his mouth, guessing it was a text from alex. he opens the message and its from the mystery number that texted him earlier. 'do come, seokjin.' jin looked back at the door and debated - not to go inside or to meet this mystery character - but, debated whether or not he should bring him or her a burger.

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