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-How about this one?
Jin, and a real estate agent had been going around the city looking for a house, he and his brothers had been living in spontaneous apartments for 6 years, and from the moment Jin knew that they were now alone in this life and depended mostly on him, he made it his life's mission to try to do the best for his brothers. From that moment on he started to save for a house, every month, no matter his job, he always left a part in his savings, later, when Yoongi found out, he offered to do the same, to which Jin accepted as long as he did not go overboard and left money for him always.
And so together, in a period of 6 years, they had managed to save 100,000 dollars, they put their monthly contribution in a bank account that Seokjin opened as soon as he turned 18, recently when Jin checked the total, he realized that they had enough, but he kept it secret to all his brothers, he wanted to surprise them.
A couple of weeks ago, Jin had subtly asked his siblings how they would like their house to look like, they were playing a quiz game that Jin had intentionally given them that night since earlier he had gone to print an extra card with the question "What would your dream house look like? Hoping to clarify what their siblings would like and look for such a home.
Jimin was the one who took the card
-I would like it to have a backyard, and a big room to dance and watch movies all together, I would also like to share a room with Tae, I don't like to sleep alone," he passed the card to his twin.
-I would like to share a room with Chimchim of course, I would like it to have stairs, so I can see outside from the windows and enjoy the view, " he passed the card to Namjoon.
-I'd like it to be quiet, maybe big but not too big so we're not too far apart, more than one bathroom would be great," then he passed the card to Hoseok.
-I really like the idea of the dancing room, I would like it to have a basement, so we could fix it up to be a game room or something like that - Hobi passed the card to Jungkook.
The 13-year-old thought about it for a while
-I'd like it to be homey and cozy, a place where we can all be together and feel at home just by looking at it," then with a smile he handed the card to Yoongi.
-I don't really think much about it but I would like it to have a garage, it's incredible that we haven't had that car stolen, we left it outside for 6 years", he made his brothers laugh and then he gave the card to Jin.
Jin thought about it for a moment, he never really thought about it.
-I really don't care what he looks like, as long as he's with you- there was a chorus of ''Awwww'' and Yoongi squeezed Jin's leg, he looked at him with a smile.
-Someday, hyung.
Today was that day.
He had been with the real estate agent going around town, looking for the perfect home, fortunately the man he had contacted was kind and patient. It didn't bother him that Jin was a little hesitant, he was actually more than willing to help him find the perfect home he was looking for.
-Seokjin? - he heard the man's voice
He shook his thoughts a little
-Excuse me Mr. Ryans, what were you saying? -
Mr. Ryans smiled sympathetically at him.
-I was asking you what you think about this house," he pointed to the house in front of them, it looked nice, really quaint, but really, he saw it and didn't like it.
They had already entered, the first obstacle was that there were 5 rooms, and the second one was that it didn't have a yard. The house was beautiful, but it wasn't what he was looking for, apparently he got the same expression every time he didn't like a house because Mr. Ryans knew right away.
-I guess this won't be it, will it? - he said with an amused smile, Seokjin sent him an apologetic look.
-I'm really sorry," he said as they walked back to the agency's car, "I've made you drive around the city all week, I should at least pay you more.
Mr. Ryans guffawed
-What a thing to say Seokjin, don't be ridiculous," he said with a wide smile, "It's my job, and besides, you are a good boy, I like you, and what you are looking for you do it thinking about the good of your little brothers, I think it's very noble of you what you are doing for them".
Jin smiled, his brothers meant everything to him, he would do anything for them.
-Could you take me home, please?
-Of course, Seokjin.
After the apartment building where he and his brothers lived appeared in his view and Mr. Ryans parked, Jin got off with the agreement to see each other the next day.
He greeted the lady who was always in the lobby for her night shift, smiled sympathetically at her, accustomed to seeing the young boy arrive at night.
He went up the elevator and pushed the button to floor number 7, which was where he and his siblings lived, stepping out and pulling out his keys to meet a frowning, crossed-armed Yoongi as he entered the apartment.
-Ummm, hello?" he said, finishing closing the door.
-Where were you? And don't lie to me, I saw you getting out of a car that is clearly not ours through the window-
Damn thought Jin.
-Well, I...
- Are you dating someone hyung? - he threw the question at him, it hit him like a bucket of hot water.
-What the hell? NO- Jin was horrified, his brother was very perceptive, too much for his taste.
-So?
-Yoongi-ssi, I have friends too, you know? I was coming with Sejin-hyung, okay? It was his girlfriend's car, he came to drop me off because it was late and I could be killed on the street at this hour-
Yoongi looked satisfied with the answer, in fact a little embarrassed by the interrogation, Seokjin folded his arms and gave him a disapproving look.
-I'm sorry hyung- he scratched the back of his head- I've never seen that car before, I was worried, that's all- Jin gave him a loving look and opened his arms for Yoongi to get into them.
-Awwww Yoongi-ssi, that's very sweet of you, but don't worry so much about me okay? You're 20 years old, you worry about getting a partner- Yoongi sent a growl muffled by his shirt that made Jin laugh.
-Where are the others? -
Yoongi sighed -The twins are in the room doing their homework surprisingly, Hobi is practicing a dance in the room and Namjoon is on the metal balcony sitting reading a book, Jungkook was asleep last time I checked-.
-Sleeping at this hour? Is he sick? - Worry began to settle in his chest.
-No, hyung, he was just tired, he had soccer practice today, in fact, he fell asleep on your bed," Yoongi laughed.
-Aish, that kid…" Jin also laughed, "Did you guys have dinner?’’
-Yes, I cooked, I could tell we were as well fed as when you cook.
Jin laughed
-You better be that good, 5 years of watching me cook must have taught you something, otherwise, I would be deeply disappointed" He saw Yoongi's gummie smile appear "Thank you Yoongi-ah, I don't know what I would do without you, really-
-The same, but without me" Yoongi smiled "I like to feel that I can help you, by the way I think next week I will make this month's deposit, for what you already know".
Jin smiled
-Perfect, I think I will too, probably in about 6 or 7 months we will have completed the amount we need" Jin lied.
-I really hope so, hyung- Yoongi was thinking, Jin yawned -You should go to sleep, it's not late, but you must be tired-.
-But the kitchen...
-Forget about that, hyung, the twins helped me clean and tidy everything after we finished dinner, go and put that stubborn ass of yours to bed at once-
-What about you? Aren't you going to sleep? Jin asked when he saw his brother heading to the dining table.
-Hyung, it's only 9 o'clock at night, I have an essay to finish by Monday, but I'll leave as soon as I'm done- Jin sent him a sharp look
-Okay, but don't sleep late, I'm serious Kim Yoongi, go and scold the others for me, I'm dying of sleep so I can do it myself, do your best to be scary, okay? Do it for hyung-
Yoongi laughed and nodded.
-I'll do my best hyung-
Jin entered through the hallway of the rooms, and opened the door of his room which he shared with Yoongi, indeed, just as his brother had told him, his 13-year-old little brother was sleeping in his bed, with his pajamas on, and hugging the alpaca stuffed animal that Jin kept in his bed, the sight was totally adorable.
Jin took a shower and put on some pajama pants and a t-shirt. He laid down on his bed, which luckily was wide enough for 2 people, put a soft blanket over Jungkook and him and cuddled him to sleep. Jin fell asleep in less than 3 minutes.
Jungkook stirred in his place a little and opened his eyes after a moment to find a familiar quality and the smell of green apple shampoo, he looked up to see his older hyung sleeping soundly, which made him smile making his bunny teeth visible, Jin was probably Jungkook's favorite person on earth, so one of his favorite things to do was to cuddle with his brother. He clung tighter to his big brother like a baby monkey and continued to sleep peacefully.
Yoongi couldn't help but take some pictures when he came in ready to go to sleep as well.
The next morning, Jungkook woke up in an empty bed, he didn't miss it much since he knew his older brother was getting up early to get everything ready for them, but it was Saturday, so he, Tae, Jimin and Namjoon were not supposed to go to school and Hobi and Yoongi were not supposed to go to college, so his hyung should be resting.
-Hyung?" he said as he walked out the door with his hair disheveled, hoping to run into at least one of his siblings.
-Kookie?" she heard the voice of Hoseok who was also leaving the room.
-Where is everyone else?
-I guess they must be up by now.
They both went down the hallway to the kitchen to find only four siblings standing around the table.
-What's going on?" asked Hobi.
-This," Yoongi took a sheet of paper that was on the table and put it in front of Hoseok, "This is what's going on.
Hobi took the sheet, and Jungkook stood next to him so he could read it as well.
"Hey guys!
Sorry, I had to leave early today, I left you guys waffles for breakfast in the oven, there are two juice boxes in the fridge, I ordered food to come home at noon for lunch, it's from the Korean restaurant you like I'll be home before dinner!
I love you, Jin.''
-What's so strange about this?" asked Hobi.
- Jin hyung doesn't go out on Saturdays, there's something very strange going on here," said Jimin.
-He came in last night, and got out of the passenger seat of a car that I've never seen before," said Tae, "We saw him through the window.
-What are you trying to say?- Namjoon questioned.
-The only thing I can think of is that either he got a new job, which he would have told us, or - everyone looked at him expectantly, Jimin interrupted him.
- Or Jin hyung is dating someone -
Yoongi stood up
-Everyone turned their attention to him, "Hyung said his friend Sejin's girlfriend's car, and if there's something else going on with him, we should ask him, right? He has never been the type to hide things from us," said Yoongi, "Besides, we shouldn't speculate behind his back," he looked stern, everyone else looked down.
They set out to eat what their brother had left for them and then dispersed around the house to do their activities.
-Do you like this Seokjin?
Mr. Ryans and he had been looking for houses in many neighborhoods but none of them caught his attention, he was starting to feel really frustrated.
-Ahhh ahjussi said Seokjin - Mr. Ryans looked at him confused, but he guessed it was some foreign word, he was used to Seokjin saying weird words when he was frustrated, but this time he was addressing him, which confused him a little more than usual.
-Are you talking to me, Seokjin?
Seokjin came to his senses.
-Yes, I'm sorry, Mr. Ryans - the man smiled kindly at him, prompting him to continue - How can I find a house to call home? - he said, looking up at the sky.
Mr. Ryans looked at the frustrated boy standing at the edge of the sidewalk of one of the neighborhoods they were visiting, and smiled, he could see that this boy was really too big-hearted.
-Ahh Seokjin - he sat down next to him and put his hand on his shoulder, "You will know when you see her, when you enter her and you can feel warmth and affection inside her, you will feel that she is part of you and your family, you will just realize it.
Seokjin smiled
-You're really good at this, sir-
-What do you expect, kid? I've been in this business for years - they laughed together, Mr. Ryans got up from the curb, ---Come on, boy, we have to keep going - they both got into the car and followed him.
They both got into the car and continued on their way, when they were looking at one of the houses that were near the bottom of their list of choices his phone rang, he took it out of his pocket to see who it was.
Jungkookie
Seokjin smiled when he saw the name and pressed answer the call signaling Mr. Ryans that he was going to talk on the phone.
-Hey Kookie, what's up? - he asked.
-Hyung! Bogo sipdaaaa - Seokjin smiled broadly as he heard the little tantrum - What time are you coming back?-
-Aigoo! Jamsi dong-an Kookie-ah! I'll be home for dinner! -
-Are you sure hyung? -
-Very sure yeon-nin- Seokjin said with a smile, and after a goodbye he hung up the phone.
-Was that your brother?- Mr. Ryan asked.
-Yes-
-I always hear you speak another language, and your eyes give you away - Seokjin laughed.
-We were born in South Korea, our parents brought us here to the United States for a vacation, unfortunately they died at that time, here, and we could never come back- he said looking at the door of the house they were going to see -Do you know something? That's why I want to find a cozy place, so they can feel the warmth of a home again in a long time-
-I’m so sorry -Mr. Ryans looked at him with a smile, he smiled back.
-Thank you- Seokjin was already used to this kind of apologies
-Didn't you have any problems with the language- he asked out of curiosity.
-My siblings and I all speak fluent Korean, since it is our native language, and our parents made sure we learned English since they traveled and sometimes took us along, so it wasn't a big problem- he said as they entered the house.
Seokjin felt something as they arrived at the house, he felt, well. A strange feeling.
-You can go and explore, check everything you want-
Jin climbed the stairs, and found a hallway of 6 rooms, he imagined his maknaes running around fighting for some sweater or a pair of ordered socks. A smile appeared on his face, he saw the two bathrooms at each end, he could imagine a grumpy Yoongi annoyed with Namjoon or Hobi for waking him up to take a bath.
He opened one of the rooms, it had two beds. It was easy for him to picture the twins in there, one side of the room with dance posters and maybe awards... while the other side was filled with pictures of them and puppies.
The thought made him smile
He imagined Yoongi grumbling to get out of bed on weekends, Hobi dancing in a room, in the living room, Namjoon reading books in different parts of the house. I imagine Jungkook wrapped in a blanket watching movies with everyone. Everyone playing and eating happily in the kitchen... everyone playing in the backyard, everything felt really perfect.
-Ahjussi - Jin smiled to himself - I think I found the one... –
To say that Yoongi was upset was the understatement of the year, Seokjin was nowhere to be seen and it was almost dinner time, he had even stopped answering his calls.
-You call him- he said to Jimin who was sitting with his phone -He will answer your call-
-Why do you think so?- Jimin arched an eyebrow.
-Do you want to try it?
-Aishh, fine, I'll call him.
Jimin dialed his brother's number, which rang a couple of times and then his older brother's voice came on the speaker.
Yoongi snatched the phone from Jimin immediately.
-Hyung! Naneun noeleul jug-ilgeoya! Where the hell are you? - Jimin tried to warn his brother but it was too late.
-Behind you Yoongi-ah- he heard a voice at his back, Yoongi jumped, all his courage left his body, -Hyung!-
-You'd be in trouble if I wasn't so happy today, Yoongi-ah- said Jin as he walked past his brothers, ruffling the hair of Jimin, who had frozen in place.
-Can I know what makes you so happy?
Jin smiled even more, frankly Yoongi was starting to get scared.
-Nope- he said popping the p and going to the kitchen to prepare dinner, leaving both brothers with a blank face and the elephant in the room.
After a while the 7 brothers sat around the table and after a little prayer, they were ready to eat and talk to each other until Jin took the floor and called their attention.
-Guys, I need all of you, tomorrow wake up and ready to leave before 9 o'clock in the morning".
-Where are we going?" Taehyung asked.
-It's a surpriiiiiiiiiseeeeee- Jin chirped with a smile.
-Does it have something to do with what you were doing out all day today?
-Ummm maybe yes, or maybe not?
The boys looked at each other, all this was really strange.
-Very well- said the eldest, catching the attention of his doasengs -I'm going to bed, I'm dying of exhaustion, could you help me tidy up here? -
-Sure hyung- Namjoon said.
-Perfect- he got up from the table and prepared to go to his room "Good night guys" and said that he left, leaving his brothers again with the elephant in the room.
-Jungkook whispered to his brothers, approaching the table, "What the hell was that?
-You shouldn't curse," Jimin slapped him -But he's right... What the hell was that?
-Hey, why can you curse?
-Neither of you can- said Yoongi slapping Jimin who looked at him with a face of deep indignation.
-Can we focus?- Hoseok whispered to the table again, "What do you think we are going to do tomorrow?
-I don't know- said Taehyung, then gasped and quickly covered his mouth -Do you think he's going to introduce us to his girlfriend? - he whispered even softer.
-Do you think so?- Hoseok asked.
-It's very unlikely, actually- Yoongi added.
-But it's not impossible- Namjoon opined.
-Hyung wouldn't hide something that big from us- Jungkook reasoned.
-I agree with that- Jimin agreed.
-GUYS- everyone jumped like cats at the sound of Jin's voice -The point of whispering is that people can't hear you, but I'm sure the lady downstairs heard your whole conversation too. And go to sleep! -
-Yesss, hyung-
Jin got up early in the morning to make a delicious breakfast and take his siblings to see the house where they will live from next week.
When they all finished breakfast, already changed and ready as they had been ordered, Jin lined them up in a row from the oldest to the youngest.
This day is getting weirder and weirder, thought Yoongi.
-Very well - he said as he took a bag out of the car --Come one by one- they were already in the street, they only had to go inside.
They turned to look at each other and shrugged their shoulders. Yoongi walked forward and when he was at the door of the car, Jin grabbed him by the shoulders and his world went completely dark.
-WOW! What the…-
-It's part of the element of surprise- said Jin and after tying the black blindfold tightly over his eyes (he didn't even know if it was black, but it was certainly the only color he could see at the moment) he helped him into the passenger seat and closed the door.
He went on to do the same for everyone and then got into the car and started driving.
He was surprised that everyone was so quiet, until someone asked-
-Hyung?- he heard Namjoon's voice.
-Tell me, Nam -
-Are you blindfolded too? -
-Damn it Namjoon, I'm not going to get in the car with you blindfolded, I want to live- Jin laughed.
-You're really not going to tell us where we're going? -
-My heart beats so hard in my chest that I feel like exploding - Hoseok added to the conversation.
-I'm dying of curiosity hyuuuuuuuuuuunnng," Jungkook pouted.
-Aishhh, I'm really glad I blindfolded them, those puppy dog eyes of yours would have been the death of me.
-We can always take off the blindfolds if we want to -
-If either of you take off the blindfold I'll leave Namjoon in charge of dinner for a month –
Silence
-Hey Jimin - Hoseok's voice was heard in the car.
"Do you think you can help me tie the bandage tighter?
Jin smiled.
When they finally arrived, he carefully put them all down without removing their bandages. He carefully guided each one of them through the porch and the door, and grouped them all in the living room.
Jin felt that his heart was going to explode
-They all nodded anxiously - Well, take off the bandages... hana... dul... set! -
Yoongi was the only one who seemed to understand what was going on.
He put a hand over his mouth
-Noooo- he looked at Jin
-Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssssss-
-Hyung... I can't believe it - Yoongi threw herself into Jin's arms, starting to cry, and the other 5 people in the living room had no idea what was going on.
-What's going on here?! - A shout from Jimin brought them out of their moment.
The two older ones separated to see their little brothers with the most confused face, they both smiled.
-You see, Yoongi and I have been saving money for the last years, actually I did it alone for the first years and then he offered to help me because he discovered me accidentally... Yoongi didn't know it, but we reached the enough amount a few weeks ago, so I have been looking for the perfect house for you... for us, and we are here- Jin saw with even more love his brothers.
- This is our new house, guys-
They all stared at their brother for a while, and saw the house. It was big, it looked like the house they had in Korea before they came to America.
Taehyung started to cry, ran to Jin's arms and started sobbing loudly, Jimin couldn't contain himself and did the same, wrapped around Yoongi.
Namjoon and Hobi were hugging both older hyungs and Jungkook had slipped under Tae to hug Jin by the waist.
-This...- Taehyung started, in a breathy voice -This is perfect... hyung- he said blowing his nose -You guys...- another hiccup -You are the best- he finished hugging Yoongi this time.
-Thank you, hyung- Jin heard a small whisper coming from Jungkook, she smiled and looked at him with all the love she had to give and gave him a kiss on his forehead.
-You're welcome Yeon-nim," she hugged him tighter, "Saranghae," she said.
-I really can't believe this," Jimin said with his voice muffled by Yoongi's shoulder, "Mom and Dad would have loved it," Yoongi cried harder and Hoseok tightened his grip on his brothers.
Yoongi and Jin exchanged tearful glances as they were entangled in their little brothers, smiling and communicating without words.
We made it.