Love At First Kick

7

Boo!' Someone grabs me
My first instinct was to floor whoever grabbed me. Thanks to all the self-defence I've been taught, it wasn't hard.

'It's me, it's me!' Jimin starts yelling in the dark. He was on the floor, with me holding him down.

'What is wrong with you?!' I ask, slapping him on what feels like his shoulder

He starts laughing and stops me from hitting him.
'I'm sorry, I thought it would be funny to scare you. Remind me not to do that again.' I let go of him, and he sits up, still laughing

'You scared the shit out of me! What were you doing in the dark anyway?' I help him up

'I was just waiting for you to come out so you're not alone while locking up. But then you turned off the light without seeing me.' He explains, now calmed down a little.

'I'm sorry. Are you okay?' I ask

'You have scary reflexes. You flipped me like a pancake, and I'm a lot heavier than you. Impressive.'

'I'm sure you know how to defend yourself as well.' I chuckle. 'Let's get out of here.'

'I can't see anything.' He says

'Okay. Follow me.' I grab his forearm and lead him out. I know this gym like the back of my hand. I know exactly how many steps it takes from here to the door. We got out, with him walking right behind me. I locked up, and he stood next to me the entire time.

'You know, you didn't have to wait. I've been locking up for years all on my own.' I smile at him

'I don't think it's alright to leave a girl on her own this late in the evening.' He says

'You don't think I can defend myself?' I joke

'I am never doubting that again.' He laughs again

'Well, thank you for waiting. That's a nice change.' I sigh, "Anyway, which way are you going?' I ask

'Down to the train station. I usually drive, but with my foot being dodgy, I'm not risking it.'

'Cool, we can go together then. I'm going the same way.'

We headed to the station together, both carrying a gym bag over our shoulders. It's so damn chilly these days. With being all sweaty and hot, as soon as you walk outside, you freeze.
I noticed him covering his ears a bit. I guess he's cold, too.

'Here.' I give him a beanie from my bag. I always have an extra one as I keep losing them

'No, you should wear it. It's cold.'

I just smile at him, showing him the other one.
'I've always got spare. It's alright.' I say

'Thanks.' He smiles and puts it on. He looks even hotter with the beanie on. It suits him so well. Just makes his jawline pop out even more. Okay, Rin, stop gawking.

We walked for a bit longer before he spoke again.

'So, about the tournament. Do you wanna meet there or..?' He asks

'Maybe we can meet somewhere and go in there together. I don't like walking in those things on my own.' I've spent my life in these arenas full of people, but I hate going alone.

'Sure. Where do you wanna meet?' He asks

'Oh, now that's a task.' I chuckle. 'Where do you live? Maybe we can meet halfway?'

'I'm in Hongdae.' He says

'I'm in Sangsu.' I tell him. We are like 10 minutes away from each other

'I don't know any streets around here. Is that close or far?' He asks, making me chuckle