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Seokjin deals with bratty Jungkook halfway through dinner.

They eat a ton together, talk about what they're working on individually, and it eventually turns into a more serious talk after Jungkook settles down into the conversation.

"I'm scared they might not like my song." Jungkook is smiling, but Seokjin thinks he can see a bit of something hidden behind his eyes. They aren't sparkling so much as they usually do and his smile is weak.

"They'll love your song," Seokjin asserts.

But he understands where Jungkook is coming from all too well. The terrifying uncertainty, the pressure of having new music come out, and the fear of nobody liking it— or hating it.

Life as they chose it can weigh them down sometimes, but Seokjin is always by their side to cheer them up a little. He's always there for his friends— his family.

"You're amazing at making music, Jungkook-ah." He holds up a piece of meat to the younger's lips and smiles as Jungkook pouts before taking the bite. "You worry too much."

Even though he has just as much stress and the same worries, he makes sure to tell Jungkook that he'll be okay and that everything will be fine.

"Thank you," the maknae mumbles hardly loud enough to hear, like he's too shy to say it at all.

Seokjin just smiles. "Mhm. Stop getting all emotional on me and pass me the sauce, brat."

Jungkook huffs at him but he still obeys. "I'm not a brat..."

"Mhm. Sure you aren't."

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if only they knew 🤭

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