JiKook Oneshots/Short Stories

Jimerella Pt. 4

The day of the auction came and Jimin was ecstatic. He loved to see all the animals and their different breeds and colors.

Jungkook always did like watching him fawn over house pets in shops back home. This was a whole new level to Jimin, though. He wasn't admiring the playfulness of a kitten, but instead the big builds of bulls and sturdy legs of horses.

The younger would laugh every time Jimin would tell an owner something about their animal they themselves had no idea about.

"This breed of pig is usually infertile, Jungkookie. We shouldn't buy those."

"Cows with this big of a belly are prone to illness in their intestines."

"Oh, Jungkook-ah! Look! These pigs are the best breed and the brown one is so adorable!"

Jungkook would just smile and nod as they walked around. He already had a bull in mind to buy, as well as a sow.

"I can't wait until the fields are full of baby animals next summer." Jimin sighed. "Kookie, do we have enough money with us for a donkey?"

"A donkey? Why do we need a stubborn ass?"

Jimin laughed as he nodded, "They are stubborn. But a farmer I talked to earlier said he had donkeys in his field and he hasn't had a single coyote attack his animals in a year."

"Hm," Jungkook thought about the money he had brought with him. "Well, if I can get the bull cheaper than I'm thinking I can, we can bet on a donkey."

"Great," Jimin grinned, "And if need be, I brought some money with me too."

"Jimin, no. I can't let you-"

"I want too, Jungkook-ah. Besides, I hate when we lose an animal we've already named. If a donkey will help, I'll chip in."

Jungkook sighed and pushed a hand through his hair. "How much did you bring?"

"Everything I have."

Kook frowned at that. "Jimin, you've worked your whole life for that. I can't let you even pull it out of your pocket."

The older pouted at that. "You've worked your whole life for what you have. Even if it is more than me, it's still the same."

"It's not. I was given the money because my brothers didn't want the responsibility. I haven't worked for anything."

Jimin stopped walking and crossed his arms as he glanced around. "Give yourself some credit, Jungkookie. You worked every summer as a kid, did all the work on the farm, and even sometimes helped me with my duties. You worked your whole life for your father's approval. And you earned it."

Jung dropped his head and nodded slightly. "I guess. But still..."

"If I need something before my next paycheck, I'll ask Jin-hyung and pay him back after."

"No! I... If you really want the donkey we can get it along with the others. I'll buy things you need until your paycheck."

Jimin smiled and pat his back, "Sounds good. Now, the auction is starting let's go get that sow."

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The animals made it back to the Jeon estate safely and Jimin wouldn't leave the holding pen for the donkey for three hours.

"He's so cute. I couldn't stop wanting to give him snacks."

Jungkook snorted at that and pushed the last three envelopes away. "Hyung."