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―Ralph Waldo Emerson

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"You can start whenever you feel comfortable , Taehyung." Said Dr. Sean with a comforting smile as he sat on his desk.

The said person gave a meek nod and continued to stare at the white fur carpet in the room.

A silence followed for few minutes.

Taehyung sighed and leaned back on the cozy couch of the same colour as the carpet.

"I don't know what to say."

"You know why am I here, don't you ?"

"To some extent, yes I know. But I would like to hear it all from you." His voice was soft and soothing.

"From where should I start ? "

"If you are okay talking about it. Why don't you start from the moment you felt like everything around you was changing ? "

"Or you can talk about your daily life. I don't mind."

Taehyung contemplated on what should he say and soon a sigh escaped his lips.

"I was on my way to college. It was a cold day. So I decided to stop by a cafe and get hot chocolate." He started with a blank expression.

"The only thing on my mind was my assignments and exams. I was a little stressed."

"And as soon as I stepped out of the cafe with a drink in my hand. My phone rang."

"It was my Dad."

"He said that he and mom are visiting me in a week. I felt happy because I would see them after 6 months."

"But perhaps I was too lost in my happiness that I didn't notice the dejected tone, he spoke in."

"That day I met up with my friend--friend ? and told him about them visiting."

"He smiled at him and patted my head, telling me that he was glad,too."

"The week went by very slowly. I was waiting for their arrival with anticipation."

"My Dad had bought me a two bedroom flat. It was spacious. So they decided to stay with me instead of a hotel. And I felt contented."

"When they arrived,my mother hugged me immediately. Her embrace was so warm---so warm and filled with love--love. But I felt something else,too. And I shrugged that thought away." Said Taehyung as his voice broke in between.

A bitter chuckle escaped his lips.

He felt all the emotions rushing back as he spoke about the past.

"I noticed the dark circles around my Dad's eyes and the tired smile he gave me. Obviously he was happy to see me. Though, it clearly showed that something was indeed going on. I didn't comment on it."

"They went back after five days but this time my mom was much more upset than usual. Dad didn't look me in the eyes."

"It turned out she was sick. They came to England to get a second opinion from the doctors."

Taehyung sniffled and tears filled his eyes.

"They told me about it a week later and I broke down into tears. I was devastated."

"The fear of something happening to her scared me a lot."

"I remember how my parents and I cried on the phone together."

"We cried-- we were discouraged and downhearted."

"And it hurt."

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"Jinnie oppa ? "

The elder chuckled.

"Ji-ae, is that you ? "

The teenage girl huffed on the other side.

"I am Jina, oppa. Can't you tell the difference between your own sisters ? "

Jin smiled at that.

"I know it was you, Jina. Oppa was just teasing you. "

"It was not funny." She said with a scowl.

The elder was grinning at this point.

How long has it been since he talked to his own family ?

Jin suddenly thought as a frown replaced the smile.

"Oppa, you there ?"

He snapped out of his thoughts and shook his head a little.

"Yes, I'm here and how are you ?"

"I'm good. Our winter vacations are going on. So Ji-ae and I got some time to rest and study before the exams." She replied.

"Really ? That's great. Now where's your twin ?" He asked.

"It is Ji-ae's turn feed the cows. So she's at the shed."

"Oh okay and Eomma ? "

"Jina, who are you talking too ?"

Just as she was about to answer their mom's voice was heard in the background.

"Eomma, it's Jinnie oppa."

"What ? Jin ? It's been long. Give me the phone I want to talk to him."

"But I was talking to --"

"Oppa , will talk you later. Can you please give her the phone ?"The elder interrupted her.

Jina pouted but still gave the phone to her mother.

"Jin, how are you my son ?"

"I'm good, Appa and you ? "

She chuckled.

"Appa and I, both are good, too."

"Are you eating well and taking care of yourself ?"

"Yes,eomma. I am. Don't worry about me."

"I was missing my son. Why didn't you call us sooner ? "

"Sorry,eomma. I was really busy. You know how tough it can get right ? "

She hummed.

"Still take out some time to call us. We worry about you. "

"Alright."Smiled Jin.

"Jinnie, I have to tell you something ?" She said with some hesitation.

The elder furrowed his eyebrows concerned.

"What is it ? "

"Son, we got the invitation to your in law's anniversary."

"Oh,are you coming than ? "

The thought of meeting his parents excited him.

"That's what I wanted to talk to you about."

"Jinnie, this year is Ji-ae and Jina's last year in high school. "

"They are smart and doing their best but it will be tough for them to get a full scholarship."

"So we are trying to save up money for their college."

"Your appa and I can't afford a trip right now. So we wouldn't be able to attend the party."

"Oh." He muttered a little saddened.

"I know son this could have been a chance for us to meet. But we can't,try to understand."

"No, eomma. I understand and if you need financial help. I can send you some. I have the money from my part time jobs during college time all saved up. It's about my sisters education."

"We don't need your help,son. We'll manage." She politely declined with a smile.

"Your Appa and I was thinking of sending a present to them but the new harvest isn't that good either."

"So I'll send you some money,buy a big beautiful flower bouquet for them from us."

"No, don't. I'll buy something. You don't need to send anything here."Jin shook his head and said it in a stern voice.

"But--"

"Eomma."

Jin heard his mom sigh on the other side.

"Fine. Do whatever you want."

"I can never win against you anyway." She Mumbled sulkily with a pout.

And Jin laughed at the reply.

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"Did you feel sad about the fact that your parents didn't tell you about the illness sooner ? " Asked Dr. Sean after he had calmed down and was quiet.

"No surprisingly not. I kind of understood the small delay. They needed the time to themselves, to accept the truth."

"I didn't feel bitter about it."

"And after I got to know it. I only wanted to spend time with my parents and be there for them, nothing else."

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Yoongi was on the verge of falling asleep. After a long day , his body wanted some rest.

He felt his eye lids get heavy and just as he was about to close his eyes.

He heard a groan and shuffling around the bed.

He forced himself to not shut his eyes and slowly sat up on the couch.

"Jimin." He called,his voice quite raspy.

Younger stopped moving and turned to look at him.

"Yes,hyung."

"What's happening ? You are shuffling around for some time,now."

"It's nothing---"

"If you won't tell me truth , how can I help you ? "

"Tell me, please."

A small pout appeared on younger's lips.

"I feel restless."He replied softly.

Yoongi gazed at him with concerned eyes.

"What do you do when you feel restless ?"

"I don't know." He shrugged.

"I mostly drink."

Yoongi nodded and stood up, even if his body wanted to lay back down.

"Get dressed."

Jimin sat up quickly and looked at him questioningly.

"But why ? "

"We are going out for a drive. And yes, wear something comfortable. There's no need to flatter someone this late."

"I'll wait downstairs. "Said the elder and walked out of the room.

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Jimin fixed his clothes as he descended the stairs.

The elder was walking around the living room fully awake.

A brown jacket was drapped over Yoongi's frame to not feel the coldness of the weather. As he also wore a red sweater for the same reason.

"You're here." Said the elder when he noticed him.

Jimin walked and stood beside him.

The younger gave him a nod with a small smile.

"Let's go."

They walked to the car side by side in the silence.

But for the first time, Yoongi opened the door of the passenger seat for him.

And his heart warmed just a little bit more.

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"Wear the seatbelt." The elder reminded as soon as he sat down in the car.

They drove to the main gate of the mansion and waited for the security to open it.

A guard hurried to them and Yoongi pulled down his window.

"Sir, is everything okay ?" He asked and Yoongi raised his eye raised his eye brow in question.

"Yeah, why ?"

"Because you're going out at midnight. I thought it was something important."

Yoongi denied it by a gesture of his hand.

"No, nothing important. We are just going out for a drive. "

The guard nodded and spoke something on the transceivers.

"At what time, should we expect you to be back ? " The guard questioned again.

"Why ?"

"For security reasons, Sir."

Yoongi held back a frown and nodded.

"We'll be back in an hour or two."

"Okay." The guard replied and said something on the transceiver again.

The door of the mansion opened up automatically in a few seconds.

"Thankyou." Said Yoongi to the security and drove off.

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I know you're chokin' on your fears

Already told you I'm right here

I will stay by your side every night

They drove without talking to each other as the music played in a low volume in background.

And Jimin already felt better. The cold yet fresh air of night made him calm.

He was leaned back on the seat and was admiring his surroundings.

I don't know why you hide from the one

And close your eyes to the one

Mess up and lie to the one that you love

When you know you can cry to the one

Always confide in the one

You can be kind to the one that you love

Just than Yoong stopped and parked the car on the side of the road.

Jimin looked at him in confusion.

The elder turned to him with a soft look in his eyes.

"Do you want to eat ice-cream ?" He asked.

"In this weather ?" He replied.

Yoongi shrugged and gazed at him, waiting for the answer.

Jimin thought for a second and nodded.

"Sure, I can go for some sugar."

Yoongi nodded and took off the seat belt and opened his door.

"Where are you going ? "Questioned the younger.

The elder pointed at the ice-cream truck that was parked away at some distance.

"To get the ice-cream."He replied.

"But I never ate an ice-cream from a truck or something like that. Said the younger."

"Me,too but what's the problem in trying."

Jimin looked like he was bemused.

"If you want , I can drive to the nearest restaurant that is too our liking and taste but the drive is really long." Said the elder and have him a choice.

"Oh,no it's okay. Just buy it from here. "

"Alright."

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"It's not that bad." Said Jimin as he took a bite of his chocolate crunch bar.

Yoongi hummed as both of them leaned against the hood of their car.

"I mean,not my favorite. But okay."

The elder agreed.

"Why did you get an oreo ice-cream sandwich ? " Asked the younger.

"I was not familiar with other flavours that much. So I chose the one,I already knew."

"You're so boring. You should have tried a different flavour, you didn't have yet."

Yoongi turned to him with a frown.

"Hey, I'm not boring. I just like to stick to what I'm familiar with."

"Boring." The younger teased him. He was in the good mood.

"Whatever."Mumbled the elder and let him be.

"I want another one. "

"But-- "

"Please, hyung."

"Fine , what flavor do you want. "

"Can I go with you, I wanna see and choose for myself. "

"Sure , but hurry up. We have to get back soon." He mumbled as they started walking towards the ice-cream truck.

Jimin was grinning than. Yoongi stared at him and bit his lips to not smile.

Jimin looked happy.

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