Something in common ~jjproject~

Chapter 21: A Cristmas "miracle"

"He seemed to be trying to write a container's number but we won't know what port would receive it."

"Okay."

Around 2 hours later they arrived at the destination. There was to many different containers and they didn't know where to start.

"Isn't there different sections?" Jaebeom asked as they walked through the maze.

"There is and I think that the number here is C1 which should be the section. But then we'll just have to look for the other digits."

After some time they finally found the right section and both of them dropped their jaws. About 10 different stacks of containers, 5 high and 7 broad.

"Okay, so this may take more time then we want it to," Jinyoung sighed.

"Can I take a look?" Jinyiung handed Jaebeom the paper with the serial number on it. "C1, 3:107," he mumbled.

He walked over to one of the stacks and looked at the bottom container's number. C1 5:101, it read. "It could be so easy that the numbers tell us the exact spot." Jaebeom looked over at his friend. "Section C1, row 3, the bottom row which equals 1 and the 7th container."

Jinyoung nodded and felt like it was a logical solution to the problem.

They wasted no time on standing still as they ran to down the third row and to the end of it.

The door was locked by a a special made lock. "Do you have an ace up your sleeve?" Jinyoung asked. "Cause I can't picklocks."

"I thought that you had that in you," Jaebeom joked before fishing some lock picking tools from his pocket.

"Sorry to break it to you."

Jaebeom cursed a few rimes before the lock clicked and he opened the door. The light from the sun shone into the container.

Hay was covering the metal bottom and an stale smell came from inside. Both of the men's hearts skipped a beat as they heard a small sob.

Jaebeom opened the door a little more and peaked inside. The sun lit up more of the inside and in a corner three kids sat, holding onto each other and crying.

"W-w-who a-ar-re y-you?" one of the kids stuttered.

Jaebeom walled towards them and crouched down. "You don't have to worry, I won't hurt you." The three kids looked at Jinyoung who stood outside. "And I can promise that Jinyoung won't hurt you either."

Jinyoung himself slowly made his way over to them and sat down next to Jaebeom. "We want to help you," he told them and opened his arms.

The smallest of the kids slowly stood up and walked to Jinyoung unsteadily and fell into his embrace. He closed his arms around the boy and heard his soft but heartbreaking sobs.

The two others walked over to Jaebeom who had mirrored his action.

After a few minutes they were able to get to the car. Jaebeom sat in the backseat with the kids, leaving Jinyoung the driver's seat.

"So what's your names?" Jaebeom asked softly.

"I'm T-Taehyun," one of them said. He had big and dark eyes. "And that's Beomgyu." He pointed at the thinnest of the boys. "And the youngest is Huening Kai."

All of them had dirty and a little to big clothes. Silence crept over them and small snores came from the backseat.

Jaebeom looked down at the sleeping kids and had a sad smile on his lips. "What should we do with them?"

Jinyoung looked at him through the rearview mirror. "I know a couple who are looking for kids to adopt."

"Are they good?"

"Yes."

Silence filled the car again as they drove towards Seoul. Halfway home, Jinyoung drove off the highway and to a gas station.

"Hey Jaebeom," he said softly as he turned around. A caring smile found its way to his lips as he saw the other male sleeping heavily together with the three kids.

He decided to just refuel and buy some snacks. The store wasn't that empty as some families bought both snacks and used the bathroom.

Jaebeom sat up a little straighter and yawned.

"Good morning."

"Morning." He scratched his neck and looked at the kids around him. "Are we home soon?"

"We have about an hour left," Jinyoung replied. "Seems like we have some newly awakened kids with us."

He felt the kids stir in their sleep and one of them woke up and stretched. "I'm hungry," Huening Kai told the adults embarrassed.

"Here." Jinyoung took a bag of chips from the passengers seat and handed it to Jaebeom. "You'll get some real food once we're at my place."

Huening Kai got the chips from Jaebeom and nodded.

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