A/N: Sorry it's been 2 months that I have not been updating, I've been on summer break and just got caught up in the freedom of not having to go to school. But I'm back now and I'm ready to write!
2 Years Old:
"Jinny I told you mommy's only going downtown to get her hair done. I promise it won't take that long." The raven-haired woman kissed his forehead, as he buried his face into the crook of her neck, trying to attach himself to her.
"Look Aunty Nina has the movie 'Moana', go and sit on the couch nicely sweetie." "But then you'll leave me…" Jin's lip quivered as he tried to hold his tears back, "It breaks my heart to see you so upset Jin, but please understand that sometimes mommy needs her alone time. I want you to be brave without me for a short while." She held his cheek tenderly, looking into his dark brown eyes with an affectionate gaze.
"Okay, I'll be brave for you mommy."
"That's my boy. Now go and relax, I love you."
"I love you too." He started to walk towards the couch, but turned around swiftly and ran into his mother's arms. Locking her in his loving embrace.
Once he let go she ran a hand through his jet-black hair and smiled, "you be good now."
"I will."
Nina emerged from the kitchen, wiping her hands on her light pink apron. "Well I tried to make a decent lunch, but sadly failed. We'll still have toasted cheese sandwiches, regardless of its charcoaled exterior."
"Thanks again for watching Jin, he'll eat anything, so don't worry. I feel bad for leaving him though, what if he gets whiny and cries the whole time I'm gone?"
"Jun, there's nothing to be worried about, you shouldn't feel bad because you deserve this time alone. And Jin will be fine he's with his favourite Aunty." The blonde gave a quick wink and escorted Jun to the door.
"You go and have a nice and relaxing time at the salon, I'll see you later bye."
Jun closed her eyes to take a moment to think and let go, she did deserve this outing, her hair did seem to have grown out quite a bit. Which she strongly disliked.
"So what are we watching Jin?"
"Moana."
"Oh I see. I bought this the other day because I thought that you might like it."
"I love it! Mom and I watch this all the time. I even know all of the songs."
"Impressive. I'll be back just going to get our sandwiches for lunch."
"Woo!"
"Hope you don't mind if they're a little burnt, it was an accident."
"I don't mind, I love to eat anything."
"Glad to hear it."
In the background she could hear upbeat music playing, as she was now paying full attention to the movie. The characters looked as if they were going to burst into song.
Her and Jin just sat contently, watching the recently released movie, as its colourful imagery and happy-go-lucky characters filled the screen.
'Moana, make way make way. Moana it's time you knew the village of Motonui's all you need…' Nina watched as Jin's eyes lit up with wonder and excitement. She could hear him quietly humming along she smiled at his innocence.
Once the movie was done, Jin had decided to take a nap and was now curled up in a ball on Nina's couch. She grabbed a blanket nearby and placed it over him.
It wasn't until at least 30 minutes later that he decided to wake up, to realize he wasn't at home instead he was somewhere unfamiliar. "Mommy?" He rubbed his eyes tiredly, when he noticed she hadn't come yet he got scared.
"Shh Jin, you're at Aunty Nina's remember? Your mom went out and so I'm looking after you."
Jin remembered this and calmed back down, but was still a little cautious.
"Did you have a good nap?"
He nodded.
He walked over to the windowsill and sat on the ground so that he was comfortable. He continued to wait patiently for his mother to return, so that they would go home and be together.
Every 5 minutes, he'd ask Nina if she would know where his mother might be. The answer was the same every time.
Around 20 minutes later Jin watched as someone's car pulled into the driveway, it was his mother. She made her way to the door and knocked on it, Jin waited for Nina to answer it and when she did, Jin charged towards Jun to envelope her into another tight hug.
"Oof, Jinny I missed you so much."
Me too mom." He smiled brightly as he kissed her cheek and looked down in embarrassment.
"So how was he Nina?"
"Very good, we watched Moana and then he had a short nap and here we are."
"That's great to hear." Jun flicked her hair and twirled a few strands. "Your hair looks beautiful by the way."
"Aw thanks, it was just very relaxing at the salon. I loved it, but I couldn't handle being away from my baby."
"That's understandable, since it's only ever been the two of you."
"True, well enough of wasting your valuable afternoon time we'll be leaving now. Have a good one."
"You're very welcome and to you as well." Nina hugged Jun and ruffled Jin's hair. "Come back anytime now." Nina waved them goodbye as they made their way home.
Nightfall came, mother and son sat on their lounge room couch as a large bowl of popcorn was placed between them. The bowl was almost empty, with only un-popped kernels sitting at the bottom.
Jin crawled into Jun's lap as she began playing with his spiky hair, soothing him.
" I've delivered us to where we are, I have journeyed farther. I am everything I've learned and more, still it calls me."
"I love your singing voice mommy."
"And the call isn't out there at all it's inside me, it's like the tide; always falling and rising…"
"Thank you my love."
"You're welcome mommy, goodnight and I love you." His eyes began to grow heavy, but soon his small snores filled the dark and almost silent room.
Jun smiled down at her son as a feeling of warmth and happiness began to build up in her chest. She snuggled closer to him and kissed his cheek, "I love you too Jinny, I always will." The single-mother closed her eyes and drifted off into a peaceful slumber.
A/N: Phew now that was a lot of fun writing I think it took me at least an hour to come up with this concept. And if you couldn't already tell I absolutely love Moana right now. I listen to the soundtrack on a near daily basis, it gives me life, and slight empowerment because I'm half Polynesian. That aside, hope you all enjoyed this chapter I will try to update regularly.
The lyrics that I used in this story does not belong to me, but to the wonderfully talented music team behind Disney's Moana.
Thanks for reading, have a great day and or night!
