Wings | BTS multi-ship

17. Long Strip Of Hotness.

Jin looked up from the table he was working at, placing the silverware just so, smiling a little when he saw Wonho approaching him. He smiled and nodded in acknowledgement.

"You remember me, right?" Wonho asked with a small bow.

"Of course I do!" Jin said with a bright smile lighting up his face, "It's nice to see you again." he said warmly. Wonho smiled back briefly, his feet shuffling a little uneasily and he bit his lip, his eyes not leaving Jin's face.

"Is everything alright?" he asked him, his gaze curious.

"Actually, no." Wonho smiled nervously.

"Oh?" he asked and walked around the table to him, catching his elbow and leading him to a table and motioning him to sit down. He sank into a chair and faced him.

"What's up?" Jin asked him, and lifted the coffee pot and poured the steaming hot liquid into two cups.

"Uhm, I was actually wondering if that offer of a job was still open. My-my partner upped and left, and well, the eatery isn't doing so well, it's just a matter of time before the bank takes it." He bit his lip, and caught the other's eye.

"Oh, I see." Jin rubbed the back of his neck. He remembered Jihoon telling him of Jackson's warning that they were to stay away from Wonho so as not to put him in any danger. Bringing him into the restaurant would not be the best idea. 

Wonho let out a sigh as he watched the man sitting opposite him.

"I'm sorry, but I don't need any more chefs. I'm shuffling around the ones I have to just keep them in a job," his face pinked at the lie, Wonho sighed, his expression dejected.

"But," Jin said, an idea forming, biting his lip, quietly contemplating for a few seconds.

Wonho raised his brows, intently watching him.

"As I say there is no work for you here, but what if I take up where Jackson left off?" he asked, his face bright with enthusiasm, "I mean, I could take his part of the lease? You wouldn't have to close down, and you'd still be running it as your own." Jin smiled, actually warming to the idea.

Why not? he further thought to himself, his restaurant was pulling patrons in left, right and centre. He was always fully booked, and he was thinking it was time to expand a little anyway. This would help both of them. Wonho's was a good investment, and it would keep him in business and he'd be safe. Which was Jackson stipulation. It was a win, win situation.

"What do you think?" He turned his attention back to Wonho, who blinked in surprise.

"You would do that?" Wonho asked, suspicion in his eyes. After all, he didn't really know him that well, and making a business decision based solely on one encounter? Jin caught that look and smiled a little.

"Yes, I would. I know how well the eatery was doing, so I see it as a solid investment. If I know one thing, It's good food, and I know talent," Jin informed him, "your place would earn money for both of us, and if I put in the money, we can see about making any improvements you need." 

He could see Wonho having an inner struggle with it and he wanted to put his mind at ease.

"The eatery would still be yours in name, and I won't interfere with the daily running of it. It would still be Wonho's," he smiled and lifted his coffee cup to his lips, "I'd more or less be a silent partner. And, at least if i have a vested interest? You won't be in competition with me!" He chuckled a little and took a sip from his cup. 

Wonho, though still a little unsure, smiled. He didn't want to close the eatery, and Jin was right, it was a good investment, and it made the best damned cafe food in Korea. It was enough to sway him.