Y/N - alright what do we have here?
Work work work, it's all I'm doing right now and it's the one thing I don't want to have on my mind currently.
Ever since that night with Jimin, a part of me believes something out of a fairy tale.
I wouldn't be honest that it's been a bit weird between me and her lately.
About the other day, she came over while Seulg was there too. But, she's just been glancing at me the whole time she was over.
It just felt, off.
So off that Seulg pulled me to the side, wondering about why Jimin was unusual.
She had her suspicions, shit. It felt like an interrogation if I had to be honest like,
"Did you do something to her? Or did she do something to you?"
Constantly shaking my head and disagreeing with her notions.
"Did you guys like bang?"
It made me laugh honestly, because I mean she was right to ask but it was just a bit too honest from those questions.
But I reassured her that nothing was going on, though she did say she didn't mind if Jimin was 'interested' in me again, she wasn't against it but for me?
I haven't given it much thought if she was feeling something for me again or if I felt something but.
I don't know.
I do know that Jimin is back in mine and Jinae's life because of Jinae, but I wouldn't dare to think that she was there for me too.
That's a time long gone, been there and told myself that one day she'll come back eventually.
Gave up on that a long time ago too.
Now, back to work.
Sajangnim gave me the task of doing something in advance for a future concert for NMIXX.
Just one of those special videos they play on the screen during concerts, and seeing that February twenty second is coming up, the day they debuted. Also with that, was a fan meeting so I need to get my gears in check and finish the job.
Having to look through old videos and find highlights that both NSWER's and the staff liked over the years, it's a group endeavor and even our in-house production team pitched in to help with the findings.
I myself haven't seen those videos so I'm just doing my so called 'research' though it's just my fault for not even watching them at all, but then again.
I'm not into pop at all, Western or wherever else including here.
Though I wouldn't say no to Britney Spears or Michael Jackson.
Sighing, my finger kept on going the scroll wheel, going down and down on their Youtube channel and to the very bottom where I'll start, maybe like a vlog or something to start.
Y/N - this looks good to me.
Pressing on the video, I got to work on watching it.
Kicking back and laying my feet on the table, sliding my chair a bit back to let my feet sit there comfortably.
My hands behind the back of my head, watching closely.
This is going to be a long night.
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*about an hour or so later*
Y/N - hm?
Out of curiosity as any person would be, scrolling down to the comments.
Seeing comments about Jiwoo mainly and her weight.
Y/N - now that's a bit absurd isn't it?
Baffling me on how much I saw, hell out of spite, I even left comments under them though they were a few years old.
Y/N - bunch of assholes huh.
A bit of it angered me, imagine these guys insulting anyone regardless if it was Jiwoo especially on their body, you can't just control it and think they could say anything they want.
Y/N - jesus, fuck this. I need a break.
Blood boiling from the sight, I figured I need a break since it's been an hour and I do want a coffee and snack.
Sliding the chair back a bit, letting my feet touch the ground firmly before grabbing the edges of the desk and standing up.
I scratched the back of my head and stepped towards the couch where I reached into my jacket pocket and took out my wallet.
Okay it's either, I go to the cafeteria which I think is still open or head to the convenience store outside.
Ah fuck it, I'll figure it out as I go.
My hand on the doorknob, opening it slightly before heading out and closing the door upon reaching the hallway of the office.
Scanning around for any of the rest of my co-workers.
Seems to be some left, picking up my feet, nodding to the ones who noticed me walk out
"Hey you're finally out"
"And he rises out from his cave"
Laughing softly at their playful remarks where I give them one back, sharing a comfortable atmosphere before being met with the decision of the stairwell or the elevator in front of me.
Y/N - ah fuck it, could use to wake my legs up a bit.
Directly looking at the stairwell door, my decision was made up.
I finally went up the stairwell, unscathed and not panting like a dog which honestly, it did wake up my legs a bit.
Making up to the department where I wanted to be, the good kind. The cafeteria.
Exiting the stairwell from the door, I noticed as I turned my head to the left, noticing a familiar figure and out of coincidence.
Is that?
That's definitely an NMIXX member, but let me narrow it down in my head first before I make a move.
Haewon's at home, my home to be exact because she did say the girl's were off today and she came back from a workdol shoot so that I know for certain.
Now, information given from her said that either Jiwoo or Yoona was at the building today but who I'm looking at right now, that's definitely Jiwoo judging by her height.
Because we all know for certain from everybody who's here, Kyujin down there with no offense in height, excluding....
Certain... uhm, NMIXX members except Yoo-
Okay they're just short in general,
Or maybe does everyone look short in comparison to me?
I never thought about that until now.
Huh.
Okay, put that to the side, the rest of the girls are at their dorm so that's definitely Jiwoo, or Kyujin.
They're the same height right?
Man, I gotta remember their features a bit more and I've been around them a lot as of late.
My curiosity at its peak, trodding along the floor quietly but surely as I gently tapped the girl on the back of her shoulder.
Y/N - hellooo?
An enthusiastic yet still monotonous tone coming out of my mouth, she didn't flinch or anything but slowly turned her neck slowly out of surprise but her expression eased up upon seeing me.
Jiwoo - Y/N. Hi. good evening.
Y/N - Jiwoo, hey, so you're the one that's here?
Crossing my arms, our stature and posture relaxed in the presence of each other, me and her relationship as friends was never really established as friends per se, but I like to think we are?
So maybe she does?
I don't know man, I really need a coffee. I can't think straight at all.
Jiwoo - yeah I am.
Her eyes delegated away from me slightly, almost at the corners where she was spotting before laying them back on me with a friendly smile.
Y/N - you alright?
Jiwoo - yeah just, hanging around
A humorous intending shrug, chuckling a bit to herself. My left eyebrow lifted out of curiosity and both confusion on why she was just standing at the wall which clearly she was doing when I laid my eyes on her.
I don't know what she was doing but hey, personal space. I understand that, I ain't one to pry.
Y/N - you sure? You look kind of down.
Again, she did the thing with her eyes before sighing. Falling a bit silent around the air with the exception of the background in the cafeteria before she spoke up again.
Jiwoo - y- you noticed?
Y/N - not really but sort of the way you are kind of seems you're down. Missing your other half or something?
Jiwoo - my other half?
Y/N - Kyujin, y'know. Since you two are always causing a ruckus around these parts other than well-
Laughing and clicking my tongue at my best attempt at a joke, she softly laughed along with me. Her arms raised to fidget at her fingers.
Jiwoo - oh well, you know. I'm just here to practice.
Y/N - but you girls don't got anything up don't you? I try to keep up and besides, sajangnim sends me your material in advance, part of the job obviously.
Jiwoo - oh.
Pursing her lips and I trying to understand her body language, we both moved to the side a bit hugging the wall, my shoulder against it almost acting like a sauve movie star pose.
Y/N - so what's up? I don't really usually see you here at this hour.
Jiwoo - a- a- are we friends right?
Y/N - of course we are, how come?
Jiwoo - well- can I be honest?
Y/N - yeah of course, anything you want to say.
Taking another sigh to herself, looking around us for any clarity that no one else was eavesdropping on our conversation.
Jiwoo - I was reading our comments from our old videos.
Odd, I was just doing the same. Is this where I think it is going?
Jiwoo - you know, for nostalgia, we're already 3 years in and I just wanted to look at NSWER's comments
Y/N - yeah?
Jiwoo - they said some mean stuff about me.
So this is where it's going.
My hand lifted, scratching the back of my head. Processing what she was saying to me.
Jiwoo - I- I've just felt a bit down about it, you know? I was just curious about it since I practiced a bit over our older songs and it just brought that curiosity in me.
Y/N - I understand.
Jiwoo - I- I'm sorry if i'm bothering you at al-
Y/N - no no, it's alright. I'm just- well shocked. I- I can't really tell you but I can but- I'm doing the same thing as you are except for well- a surprise for you guys and I saw the comments as well.
Jiwoo - you did?
Y/N - I'm here to cool off since I got kind of pissed off by what they said.
Looking her in the eye, she softly smiled making me react the same knowing that at least it made her smile, that I meant it too.
Jiwoo - oh. R- really?
Y/N - yeah.
Jiwoo - d- do you think I-
Y/N - don't finish it. You're perfect the way you are Jiwoo, let's be real with ourselves. They're just a bunch of assholes, pardon my french.
It got a chuckle out of her, uncrossing my arms and coming off the wall where I stepped closer to her, wrapping an arm around her and side hugging her while I walked towards the cafeteria, her body copying me.
Y/N - listen, first. How about we get something to eat and maybe drink since I'm washed about that shit and I know you're probably feeling a little hungry as well
Jiwoo - I am
Y/N - and how about the roof for a chat? You might have things off your chest you want to say
Jiwoo - I really do
Y/N - and I can truly tell you how amazing you are, how's that sound?
Jiwoo - I would like that Y/N
Y/N - good because the one thing I want off your mind right now is about those nasty comments and bullshit they're spewing and you know what? Food's on me even though it's technically free
Jiwoo - but I have to watch my di-
Y/N - shush, fuck those guys and that diet, you being happy is enough to make me happy enough and if we're both happy then we can rest easy tonight alright?
Speechless, we stood in line where I looked down at her, her lips pursed but with the happy expression of an otter which is the best I could describe it honestly.
Jiwoo - alright. Thank you Y/N.
Y/N - no problemo. Come on, let's get our picks of the night.
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*at the rooftop after 15 minutes*
We sat on the chairs, the night sky brooding over us with the moonlight being extravagant as ever.
A perfect night even with a friend and that's all you could ever need.
Our mouths stuffed with dessert that the cafeteria staff decided to give us since it was the last of their stock.
Y/N - these are really fucking good
Rubbing my hands away from the crumbs where she nodded in agreement
Jiwoo - for sure, these are really good. I like that they went organic and stuff
Y/N - it's a good decision that's for sure.
We both sipped out of our coffee cups, but I knew eventually I had to bring up the subject again.
Y/N - so listen about earlier, got any complaints first?
Sighing, we both eased up in the chairs, curling her knees up to her chest before resting her head on top of them.
Jiwoo - it- it's just. Awful don't you think?
Y/N - of the comments?
Jiwoo - that and just- I know it was about my weight and stuff, but things like that you can't control if it's natural.
Y/N - people are idiots you know, not all but just hypocritical, all that shit.
Jiwoo - even though I feel bad for looking this way, it's just how I look.
Y/N - don't feel bad about it, you're a pretty girl and you're pretty fucking cool too.
Jiwoo - really?
Y/N - hey, you keep everyone's morale up and that's a good thing, sure you and Kyujin alongside the urban legend 2Shin sister cause shit all the time being all up in the halls and stuff but at the end of the day, it's a good thing.
Jiwoo - I thought it was annoying everyone honestly
Y/N - it is but at the end of the day, shows that you're not robots. You're still living human beings with emotion and personality.
Jiwoo - yeah....
Y/N - and listen, sure you probably heard it a million times over and I won't sugarcoat it about probably hearing about your weight and stuff but I was a pretty chubby guy a long time ago too.
Jiwoo - really? But you're so- uhm- well-
Y/N - I know what you're gonna say
Laughing a bit, she softly laughed alongside me, sitting down my cup on the table.
Y/N - this was around middle school, wasn't the athletic bunch and mind you, Jimin was still there for me. I was pretty insecure about it and still am even though I'm this way now
Jiwoo - why though? You get to see it everyday
Y/N - because that part of you, never truly leaves you. You may not be that way anymore but those memories and habits hold onto you. I still air out my t-shirt as an excuse to show my stomach still sometimes, but again. It just stays on you like a parasite.
Jiwoo - yeah. I have habits like those too.
Y/N - but, who you are now, everything. Is still perfect no matter how big or thin you are. What matters the most is your character, the part that everybody loves. I may be dull which I'm aware o-
Jiwoo - you're not dull though
Y/N - kind of hard to gain a personality when you're working 24/7 and a daughter to be taking care of
Jiwoo - you're pretty funny and nice
Y/N - ah that's just the basics
Jiwoo - but it still means something
Y/N - which is why exactly, you don't focus on my body, you focus on who I am as a person. I don't see you by your body, I see you as Kim Jiwoo, NMIXX extraordinaire even though there's 6 of you equally, who are still equally as amazing
Jiwoo - you got a way with words you know that right?
Y/N - and too much of a loudmouth when I'm passionate, that is either a good thing or a bad thing.
Jiwoo - it's a good thing, don't worry.
Y/N - glad to know.
Jiwoo - honestly, that made me feel better.
Y/N - that's what I'm aiming at
Jiwoo - out of pity?
Y/N - nope. Out of what I really mean. At the end of the day too, show to the world, to the people watching that you're not just what they want you to be, but be the person that you want to show and truly are.
Jiwoo - I think that made sense
Y/N - I read a lot of books
Jiwoo - what type?
Y/N - not the type to make feel smart about what I say that's for sure
We share another laugh before planting her feet back on the ground and fixing herself up.
Jiwoo - well, you may be the hero that we all need
Y/N - but I ain't no superman that's for sure, that's what Jinae sees me as though.
Jiwoo - and she couldn't be anymore right.
Y/N - thanks.
Jiwoo - really though, thank you. Th- that just really made me feel better.
Y/N - hey, I'm free. Some of the time.
Jiwoo - oh I know, Haewon tells us your schedule to let us know when you're free, almost like a therapist.
Y/N - so I'm the group therapist and editor now am I?
Jiwoo - and friend.
Y/N - yeah well, I try.
My fingers began to caress my ear, a sort of embarrassed smile coming through.
Laughing softly to mask it, looking up at her and grabbing my cup and taking another sip.
She looked over to the skyline, her gaze focused on the lights.
Jiwoo - it's nice
Y/N - yeah it really is.
Sitting it back down, joining along with her. The breeze lightly passed through our skin, a bit of a shiver ran down my spine but then again, I wouldn't want to be the one to break the mood.
Y/N - If you really need anything. I'm here.
Jiwoo - I know. It's comforting knowing you're one call away
Y/N - and a few steps too realistically.
We both shared another but more, comfortable softer laughter.
I felt glad that at least, we've overcome the bit of awkwardness that's for sure.
Breaking out of focus, turning my neck to glance at her, failing to notice that she was first to catch our eyes with each other.
A slight blush in her cheek caused her to turn away, making me chuckle from the reaction.
Y/N - cold?
Jiwoo - honestly, a little bit.
Y/N - we can go back in if you want.
Jiwoo - just a few more minutes.
Y/N - alright.
Jiwoo - but say, are you free this weekend?
Y/N - yeah of course, you're in luck since Yerim's coming over to watch Jinae with Seulgi.
Jiwoo - it still surprises me that they have real names, kind of weird to get out of knowing them by their stage names.
Y/N - name of the game, that's all really to it.
Jiwoo - I was wondering if- you go to the gym right?
Y/N - when I'm free yeah I do.
Jiwoo - I want to join you on your sessions.
Y/N - sure, though let's just not share the same workouts, I'm intense when it comes to my workouts, tryna burn all the shit away y'know
Jiwoo - now I'm curious, are you sure I can't join you?
Y/N - yeah because afterwards, there's a basketball court in the gym I go to and I go play a couple of pick-up games and trust me, they go hard there.
Jiwoo - okay maybe I'll sit that one out
Y/N - then I usually go for a jog, go to the boxing gym I go to and go a bit on the bags.
Jiwoo - I never tried boxing before, you think you could teach me?
Y/N - yeah sure, I'll go easy on you. I'm like Ippo
Jiwoo - Ippo?
Y/N - nevermind, I watch a lot of anime.
Jiwoo - cool.
Y/N - but besides that, you up for it?
Jiwoo - you said you go to the gym in your free time? How do you get time to do a lot of those? You got Jinae waiting for you
Y/N - yeah but she's usually at school or now, dealing with Haewon.
Jiwoo - kind of weird you're dating my member
Y/N - yeah well... sorry.
Jiwoo - no no it's fine. It's cool, I like seeing Haewon-unnie happy.
Y/N - me too.
Covering herself with her cardigan, standing up as she shivered.
Jiwoo - okay now it's too cold.
Y/N - oh shit, right. I got work to do too.
Jiwoo - I'll head home since I did actually finish up my practicing.
Y/N - I'll dri-
Jiwoo - it's fine oppa. Really.
Y/N - oppa now huh?
Jiwoo - honestly, it's not so awkward between us now so, yeah. Oppa.
Y/N - alright then, suit yourself.
Picking up our near half empty cups of iced coffee, plastic wrappers in hand. We walked to the rooftop door, watching her enter first but something stopped me,
A feeling.
Turning my head back to look at the moon, pondering with a smile before turning back to the door hearing her voice.
Jiwoo - you coming?
Y/N - yeah. I am.
Before heading inside to continue what I have to finish.
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*the weekend, at approximately 9am*
My phone buzzed on the ground. Stopping my set abruptly, putting the bar back as I sat back upright on the bench, picking up my phone and checking the notification.
The smell of the gym whiffed into my nose, once you get used to it, it's practically like normal oxygen to you.
Looking at the text Jiwoo sent me.
Jiwoo
Oppa, where are you?
Y/N
Upstairs, 2nd floor go by the machines and I'm in the corner.
Putting my phone away, I got started on my workout early since I did want to warm up first and get a couple of sets in.
Caressing the back of my head with my hand, before wiping my face.
I'd stop here for a second since I'll wait for her.
After a couple of minutes and catching a few breaths. In the corner of my eye, seeing her figure making me turn my neck fully to wave at her
Y/N - yello
Jiwoo - hi oppa- oh my god
She suddenly turned away but out of confusion, responding back normally at her.
Y/N - never seen you in workout clothes before
Jiwoo - that's because you've never seen me ever in these. I- I- why are you s- s- shirtless?
Looking down at my bare upper half, scratching the side of my head wondering why she was pointing it out
Y/N - because... it's the gym? Look around you.
Her eyes wandered around, taking in the sight of mostly guys who were shirtless and albeit, a few women.
Jiwoo - oh.
Y/N - yeah so, hey you're prepared at least.
Jiwoo - oh. Right.
Setting her bag down and unzipping her hoodie, revealing her in a tank top.
Y/N - cool, so. We gonna do it my way or do you got your own thing?
Jiwoo - I'll try yours
Y/N - cool, you'll need to warm up first but I'll join in since I need a little break, had a set in or a few so I could use the break.
Jiwoo - alright.
Standing up a bit further on her, my arms raised to stretch them first.
Y/N - just follow me first.
After a few minutes of stretching and warming up, getting our muscles pumped up for the next hour or so.
We got started on the bench first where I went first to demonstrate.
Y/N - have you done this before?
Jiwoo - I think so.
Y/N - alright, I'll go light on you. Say, 10kg?
Jiwoo - sure. I t- think I can go that heavy?
Y/N - we'll figure it out
Jiwoo - but what about you? You got pretty heavy weights on there.
Y/N - it's just my warming up one, I don't look pretty strong but hey, can't judge a book by its cover right?
Jiwoo - that's true.
After showing her how to properly lift without hurting herself and getting a couple of sets in while she spotted me just to let her know how to spot as well. It was her turn and let's just say, it went well for the most part
Jiwoo - I'm dying oppa!
Y/N - you're doing great just one more!
Trying to lift it for her last one, she successfully did it without her arms shaking this time.
Sitting up and panting, she turned to look at me where I smiled, patting her on the back for her attempt.
Jiwoo - I- I can barely do that.
Y/N - well, there's a lot more to come because today is chest day for me.
Jiwoo - oh man.
Y/N - yep.
She wouldn't know what hell ensued for the next hour we were going to be here.
After a short while, of having to motivate her and feeling like I was 98' Phil Jackson. Shouting to her that she would get it in, and hey.
Having to motivate her that it was worth it somewhat, worked.
We both sat on the ground, watching over the other gym goers while we had our water break. Well for me, she was technically 'done' and I didn't want to torture the poor girl more.
Jiwoo - I don't know how you do this
Y/N - well me neither, been doing this high school so I'm probably just used to it.
Jiwoo - count me out, I'm done for the count. I'll do boxing with you though.
Y/N - yeah for sure. But, it ain't stopping me. Time to play ball.
Jiwoo - oh right yeah.
Getting up from the ground and picking up our bags, my t-shirt in hand. She followed alongside me as we walked over to the sports hall.
Soon as we entered, there was already a game going on while we found a free bench to sit on.
Y/N - found one
Going into the far side of the hall with other guys watching, setting down our bags while my eyes scanned around
"YO YO WE NEED SOMEONE RIGHT NOW!"
One of them suddenly shouted as he began to wave his arm around
Jiwoo - go for it oppa
Y/N - don't gotta tell me twice
I immediately got onto the court where I went up to him, quickly asking him who our teammates were.
After getting the answer I needed, immediately finding an open man and defending him.
Pushing my arm into him as his teammate passed the ball over to him but I quickly jumped up and grabbed the ball mid-air and sprinted to their basket.
Jiwoo - go oppa!
Yeah I'm not letting that get to my head, my legs were in full sprint, the rush and adrenaline in my veins.
With no one in both corners of my eyes, I decided to risk it and felt a little bit like I wanted to show-off, jumping straight up in the air like there were springs in my feet.
Almost hovering, ball in one hand and cocking it back.
Delivering a devastating loud tomahawk dunk into the basket before sprinting back to our team's side with some cheers in the background
Jiwoo - yeah oppa!
God I hate attention and showing off at the same time.
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*a little bit later*
Y/N - come on and pick up the pace
With cold breath and somewhat warm bodies, we were outside already with our bags on our backs jogging to the boxing gym where I usually go.
Jiwoo - w- wait up!
She was a bit further behind, given that is her first time. But I'm going slow too, I think?
Y/N - come on, it's just a few more minutes!
Waving for her to catch up, I sort of lied because that was like another ten more minutes before we finally reached the entrance where she leaned over, panting and out of breath.
Jiwoo - w- why do- do you do this to yourself?
Y/N - because it's fun, come on. The worst is yet to come partner
Patting her on the back once more, walking in first as she followed behind me.
The sounds of the bags echoing throughout the gym, two of our renowned fighters in the ring having a spar with coach watching them.
Coach - Get your guard up will ya!?
Pointing over to him, leaning into Jiwoo
Y/N - that's the coach, real great guy
His head turned, taking watch of me.
Coach - take 5! And don't fucking run!
Getting off from the ring, walking over to the both of us
Coach - how you doing kiddo, haven't seen you here for a while
Y/N - was busy
Coach - oh yeah? Get on the damn bags will ya? And who's the girl?
Turning to face Jiwoo, a confused look on his face where I glanced at her to see how she would react but was clearly nervous because of his still athletic imposing stature even for a sixty or so old man
Jiwoo - h- hello
Awkwardly bowing, he laughed out loud, patting her shoulder
Coach - no need for that, just as long as you're here to doing some punching and some pain then you're alright
Jiwoo - y- yes sir.
Coach - is she your girlfriend or something?
He turned back to me, shaking my head in response
Y/N - No coach, we just friends
Coach - at least I know you won't be showboating, now get in the lockers, wrap up and get to it
Y/N - will do coach
Again, he turns to Jiwoo, softly smiling at her
Coach - if you have anything you want to say to him about whatever, like how to punch, do it. He'll do it trust me, and if he fucks it up. You're allowed to punch him
Y/N - come on coach
Jiwoo - I will!
Coach - attagirl, now go on will you? Making my back fucking hurt from standing and not saying.
He walks away, the both of us turning to look at each other
Jiwoo - is it just me or is he scary?
Y/N - first timers do but once you're here a lot, he's just a great guy. Stern and also hoarse but hey, he's taken some hard hits in his career.
Jiwoo - oh alright.
The both of us turned towards the locker rooms, seeing each other off to be in our divided sections.
Changing into a different pair of joggers and wrapping my hands, I was going to stay shirtless but for now, I'll just wear a tank top.
Coming out of the lockers holding my gloves, she was waiting for me on the bench, silently staring into the ground.
Y/N - hey, there you are.
Putting her head up, smiling softly at me.
Jiwoo - you took some time
Y/N - was wrapping my hands, you don't have gloves do you?
Jiwoo - ani.
Y/N - well hm-
Without skipping a beat, walking away from her and into the coach's office to grab a pair of spare gloves where he keeps them and went back to her, handing it to her.
Y/N - here. Put these on, one size fits all
Jiwoo - oooo alright.
Watching her put them on, she was struggling a bit on her left hand trying to strap it on, but since I didn't put my gloves on. I helped her with it and also lifted her up from the bench.
Y/N - all set?
Jiwoo - yeah!
Y/N - follow me, I'll teach you how to punch and then I'll let you hit me with the pads and then, I'll show you the punching bag and stuff.
Jiwoo - cool! This is pretty new to me so I'm excited
Y/N - well you won't be excited once your energy runs out
Finding a cosy spot where no one will bother us and a free bag, sitting my gloves down on the ground and picking up the pads near the ring, putting them on the ground beside me gloves.
Y/N - alright, so we'll deal with your stance first.
Jiwoo - okay, so like this?
She does a sort of improvised fighting stance making me laugh softly before waving her off
Y/N - good guess, but no. I'll show you, you right handed or left?
Jiwoo - right handed
Y/N - alright so follow me.
I get into stance, she copies what I do as I fix the smaller details.
Y/N - left hand forward, keep your guard up
Jiwoo - so like this?
Y/N - yeah.
Taking a step back to examine her for a second, agreeing with what I was seeing mentally in my head before doing the next step
Y/N - now, you got that down. I'll teach you how to punch.
Jiwoo - alright.
*about 30 minutes later*
After teaching her how to punch and just the basic techniques, uppercut, hook, all that stuff with the pads. She opted for a break while I went to have a round with the bag.
All of my strength poured into the bag, letting out some of my personal demons and thoughts onto it.
Y/N - *hiss* *grunt* *hiss*
My eyes remained focused on the bag, unknowing to me that it had become a bit more silent in the gym, my punches almost machine like at this point.
After a minute or so before eventually stopping to catch my breath, wiping my sweat off my forehead as I looked at the ground before back up to see a wave of eyes on me. Coach's very almost fatherlike proud smile as he crossed his arms
Coach - now, if you guys were like him. We would have one of you in first place in the next tournament
Y/N - what?
I shrug, confused by why they were staring at me before going back to what they were doing
Coach - Y/N, pretty boy. If you didn't decide to focus on your job, you would've been number one in Korea
Y/N - yeah sure coach
He laughs, turning back around to watch the next pair of boxers in the ring, my attention shifted to Jiwoo. Her eyes remaining on my gaze but every few seconds she would glance down before back up at me
Y/N - you good?
Jiwoo - y- yeah- yo- you're very sweaty
Y/N - sorry, got a bit too into it there. Throw me my water for me please?
Throwing me my bottle, noticing that she looked down, her lips moving as if she was muttering to herself.
Y/N - you sure you're alright?
She looked back at me, a bit more blush than a second ago.
Jiwoo - y- yeah. Y- you're really well uhm- built?
Y/N - thanks, took years to look like this
Jiwoo - c- can I take a picture?
Y/N - I don't see the problem with that.
Sitting my bottle down on the ground, watching her take out her phone where I do some generic pose for her, laughing to herself, she took the photo.
Jiwoo - alright thank you
Y/N - no problem, what do you need it for anyways?
Jiwoo - o- oh. Uhm- I'll send it to Haewon-unnie.
Y/N - cool. You tapped out for the day or?
Jiwoo - y- yeah. I think my arms hurt already.
Y/N - cool, alright.
Jiwoo - do you think I could be like you were a minute ago?
Y/N - with time and practice, of course. Just like how you're one of the best dancers in the group, time and practice that's all
Jiwoo - thanks oppa.
Smiling adorably at me, I walked over to her, patting her head.
Y/N - you did good today, if you want to again. We can do this again
Jiwoo - sure, I think it was pretty fun despite the jogging and weights
Y/N - well, you'll get used to it. I'll send you my notes for the workouts and stuff if you wanna do it alone or if I'm not around
Jiwoo - thanks again oppa.
Laying my hand on the back of her shoulder, patting her gently.
Y/N - go on, take a shower and get dressed. I'll go in a second, gonna take a breather. I'll deal with the gloves.
Jiwoo - alright
Getting up from the bench, she walked past me where I kept my eyes on her as I took another sip from my bottle.
This was pretty fun if I had to admit.
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*later that night*
Y/N - hey I'm home!
Announcing my return back home, a trio of angels ran to me, my arms wide open for the one who was the fairest of them all
Jinae - papa!
Grabbing tight and lifting her up into my arms, her legs wrapped around me not wanting to let go.
Y/N - my dear muffin I missed you!
Jinae - I missed you too papa!
Being met with Seulg and Haewon, the both of them kissed me on the cheek, but I wanted to one up them.
Kissing Haewon first with a long sweet kiss before pulling back and doing the same to Seulg.
Hae - someone's still got energy
Seulgi - you were gone all day what happened?
Y/N - nothing much, after boxing, me and her went to have lunch together but I had to run to the studio at SM to go over with Aespa.
Seulgi - oh yeah? So where's Jimin then?
Y/N - she got something to do and the rest are also busy
Hae - well it's a lot of work for the number one girls right now
Y/N - yep, what about you? You guys got your anniversary live coming up don't you?
Hae - yeah but it's not that much work
Y/N - what about you Seulg?
Seulgi - oh you know me, nothing much to do anyways.
Y/N - well I missed all of you.
They both swooned equally, the both of them softening up and in synchronization they both wrapped their arms around me like their small counterpart in my arms right now.
It's nice to be home.