Finest Jin

Out of Place

Saturday crept up so quickly. I awoke to all 5 of my children bouncing onto my bed. 

Yes, 5.

"Noona! Jinnie is home today! Tae Tae is home Monday! Our comeback is in 3 weeks! And I brought you tickets! You will come, won't you?"

I groaned, trying to hide beneath the blankets that were rapidly peeling down to my feet. I shot a dirty look at my two youngest; the blanket thieves instigating. A swift pillow swing to their faces set them both rolling on the floor in giggles.

Jimin and Cher caught my wrists, hauling me reluctantly to my feet. The room quieted. I gazed blearily at the faces around me. They were awaiting my reply. I had to rewind the conversation in my head.

Comeback concert. Tickets...right.

"Ah...yes, of course we will go."

Cheering cut through my sleepy brain.

"And we will scream the loudest too!" Éowynn interjected. 

I shuffled to the bathroom, abandoning them to their reverie.

"Okay, Team. Game plan." We were all seated in the living room dining on yogurt and granola and thick smoothies Éowynn and Brigette had created in the blender. "It is 9:30 now. We need to get boxes. I will head to the store to grab some. You start sorting through your things. Do not pack anything you no longer use. Downsize. Simplify." Thistle came and curled up on my lap. I patted him absentmindedly. "I will buy garbage bags too." Jimin waved tickets at me. "You keep those until we are moved over. I have a hair and makeup appointment at 2. I am out of here at 5." We should be good to go by tonight and we can call for a truck tomorrow morning and get this done."

We had taken the apartment. Possession day was tomorrow and I was determined to get us over and done as seamlessly as possible.

"The Hyungs and Jungkook are coming tomorrow at 10 to help."

"Thank you! I can order food in at noon so we can pack up the dishes now."

Jimin raised his hand.

"I have lunch covered." 

I smiled gratefully at him. 

"Thank you. Then I will leave you guys my card for supper. There isn't much in the fridge. We will shop for groceries once we are moved. Please feel free to snack on fruit today. I would like the bowl emptied." 

Jimin stood and grabbed an apple, shrugging when my eyes followed.

"Glad to help."

I swallowed my last spoonful of yogurt.

"Alright, folks. Let's do this." 

The apartment quickly erupted into a flurry of activity. I began packing dishes in towels, Cher was boxing all but the most essential bathroom items. Éowynn and Atticus were hauling out armfuls of clothes. Brigette was bagging up shoes. 

We broke for lunch, and shortly after, I had to leave to my appointment. When I returned, the apartment was decidedly bare; stripped of pictures and any decorative items. Our Amazon haul had remained in their boxes in preparation for the move. They would be given placements of honour once we were settled in our new domicile. Atticus and Brigette were out walking Thistle and Yeontan. We currently had no other boarders. Hagrid was perched on a stool, supervising all the goings-on with disdain. The pets would be the final things to shift to the new place. I didn't want to risk them slipping out the door while we carried things in. 

"Wow. You guys rock!" 5 faces beamed at me.

"You look beautiful, Eomma." Éowynn was fascinated with all things makeover and fashion related.