HEMP ROPE, BETWEEN US (ENG)

Chapter 7

11:30am.

 The owner of room 1019 was suprised the bed was so warm. He turned the air off with one hand and turned on the fan. He scratched his belly sleepily. He didn't like pajamas because he gets hot easily and he likes the feel of the sheets on his skin. If you asked what was expensive in his room he would easily answer his sheets.

"Is there anything to eat?" he muttered as he looked in the fridge. It was empty. Fortunately there were a few eggs left and ham so he could make poached eggs.

"Wake up," He nudged the sleeping person gently.

Since letting this stray cat inside that night it became a regular thing. Whenever there is a swimming race he leaves the door unlocked and waits up for the guy carrying a pillow to knock. Team always walks in quietly and plops down in the middle of the bed. He snuggles up and falls asleep quickly letting the bed owner toss around to find space to lay down.

Who does he think he is? Win grumbeled. He tried pushing him to make room but when he saw Team frown in his sleep he always gave up.

Go ahead and sleep comfortably.

Win had given him a spare key so that he could come in anytime, but Team rejected it saying he didn't want to come in if he wasn't there, so Win always waited up to let him in.

"You came over so late last night."

"I was studying with Pharm." Team yawned and rolled around on the bed untill Win kicked him lightly. He finally got up to wash his face.

This evening there was an internal try out to chose who would race against another university. This audition will also decide who the coach chooses to try out for the national team. The club was very excited, and of course they felt the pressure.

Team was restless all day and dragged Pharm to help him study english to try and make himself feel better. It was nice because he wasn't thinking about the competition. He stayed at Pharm's place untill almost midnight. When he got back to his room he tossed around untill he couldn't stand it and went to Hia's room with his pillow and blanket. He had been suprised to see Hia was still awake.

The lights were still on, the Tv was playing quietly...Team didn't want to assume that he had been waiting for him.

But he admited that he had considered it.

After a good sleep his nightmares were absent, his anxiety disappeared. The boy enjoyed his breakfast of eggs, ham, and milk happily.

"What time do you have class?" Win asked. He was in jeans and a shirt because he didn't have class today but still had to meet with the coach to prepare.

"At noon." Team answered buttoning up his uniform shirt. He now had his own clothes in the closet here.

"Then come with me." Win took the keys to his beloved bike and put it in his pocket, urging the freshmen to hurry up.

"Noo you drive too fast." He didn't like speed. Team shook his head.

"The swim competition is today, we will come back together anyway."

"I dont want to go on the motorcycle." Team said giving an ultimatum. Win sighed.

For the first time in years he put the keys to his bike back on the table and stood infront of the freshmen with his hand out. Team looked confused.

"Your car keys," He wiggeled his fingers.

"..." Team frowned

"Give it" Win rushed him.