"I can't, I'm sorry." Jimin shakes his head indignantly at his stepfather. "I've got a dance show tomorrow." The taller man gives his stepson a sharp look, and Jimin knows he is walking on thin ice.

Jimin likes his stepfather. Chiwon is nice for the most part, and he makes his mom happy, so Jimin doesn't really mind him much. It's his son, Jeongguk, that Jimin has problems with. A photography student, quiet and oblivious. Never gives Jimin the time of day, goes about life with a camera strap around his neck and at least one earbud plugged into his ear at all times. Jimin swears that in the four years their parents have been married, he's only had as many real conversations with Jeongguk as he can count on his fingers. So, yeah, Jeongguk is the problem, not Chiwon. But what Chiwon is asking of Jimin is too much.

"Please, Jimin. I've got an important meeting I can't miss tomorrow, and your mother has to take Eunmi to school." Chiwon pleads. Jimin sighs. Eunmi, his half sister. Cute, but similar to Jeongguk in attitude. In other words, Jimin can hardly tolerate her on bad days, but, on good days, he can play with her and make forts and watch Frozen.

"Why can't Jeongguk take the train by himself? He's only two years younger than me." Jimin says, trying to keep his voice as far from a whine as possible. He knows how much Chiwon hates whining from witnessing Eunmi during meltdowns. "If I miss the show I'll be kicked out of the company." Jimin continues, raking a hand through his hair, colored a faint and fading orange.

"He gets nervous in social situations, Jimin—and it's his birthday tomorrow. He just wants to go to Busan to see his mother." Chiwon explains, the beginning notes of desperation hinting in his tone.

A pang of sympathy for Jeongguk strikes his chest. Jimin understands that specific type of yearning; yearning for the other biological parent. He'd do anything to see his dad again, but he and his mother haven't seen him since Jimin was eleven. Jimin also hasn't seen Jeongguk in a social situation in quite some time, partly because he's pretty sure Jeongguk doesn't have any friends. But he doesn't say that to Chiwon.

"And besides, you'll be back by noon at the latest. Plenty of time to get ready for your performance." Chiwon promises. Jimin sighs once more. Now that he knows this information, he doesn't have a reason not to go. Well, other than that he thinks Jeongguk is a brat, but he really can't tell Chiwon that. Shit. It's either spend a trainride with a dick or seem like a dick to his stepfather. Jimin, always a goodie two shoes in the end, nods.

"Fine. I'll take Jeongguk to Busan." Jimin says, to Chiwon's delight. His stepdad pats Jimin affectionately on the shoulder and grins.

"Thank you, Jimin. I'll let Guk know. The Train to Busan leaves at 5:30 tomorrow morning."

C A S T.

P A R K J I M I N
"Jeongguk...I'm sorry."

J E O N J E O N G G U K
"It's all my fault. Everyone's dying because of me."

K I M S E O K J I N
"Don't die on me. Please, I'll kill you if you die, you asshole."

K I M N A M J O O N
"Who do you think you are, huh? Who are you to decide who lives and who dies?"

M I N Y O O N G I
"If someone makes a sound, I'm shoving my bat up their ass and around the corner."

J U N G H O S E O K
"You're my best friend. And I'm kinda in love with you. You're stuck with me."

K I M T A E H Y U N G
"They're all dead."

INSPIRED BY THE MOVIE
TRAIN TO BUSAN

things to know;

1) i am aware there are 2848284828 aus based off this movie, but this is my own unique take on the plot and how the members fit into the story. from the aus i have seen, my idea is different. however, because train to busan is such a highly au-ed movie, if there are any stark similarities, LET ME KNOW. i am not trying to plagiarize.

2) there will be namjin and sope side side ships, but this is ultimately a horror au.

3) includes major character deaths, gore, and something similar to the zombie apocalypse??

4) if you haven't seen train to busan, wATCH IT ITS AMAZING.

BTS & BIGHIT ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH TRAIN TO BUSAN IN ANY WAY, NOR AM I AFFILIATED WITH ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED GROUPS/COMPANIES.

*this is published here on wattpad as well as on my ao3, @/starryhxseok *