[Book I] Winter Falls [ENG]

Chapter 39: Boyfriends

Hello~ I hope you are all doing well! Today, a nice little chapter (more or less)! ;) I hope you have a good time!

TW: regime (mention), harassment (slight)

Timeline: Wednesday to Saturday, December

Enjoy!

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"What you're asking me is very delicate, Hyunjin."

"I know. Believe me, I know."

Hyunjin crossed his legs. He was sitting on a chair, in the coaches' office.

The training session was almost over now, but Hyunjin didn't train today. He had just accompanied the different groups in their choreographies. He hadn't even bothered to change clothes.

And honestly, taking a break was good for him.

He took one of the coaches aside before the end to discuss the problem.

The cheerleader sighed, seeing that the coach didn't seem very satisfied with his request.

"Look, I'm not asking for much." he said. "I collapsed on Friday at the swimming competition. I saw a doctor and he told me that my diet was absolutely not right for me."

A slight lie didn't hurt...

"You will agree that a faint because of the cheer regime is a very bad publicity for the campus campus, so here's the ultimatum. I want to keep my title as captain, but I will be a carrier for most of the choreography. I will remain flyer for some competitions, with male carriers chosen on purpose. And I'll see a nutritionist for a proper diet."

The coach remained silent.

"Or, I'm leaving the cheerleaders. We might as well be honest here, you'd be in a lot of trouble in this case." Hyunjin said. "We are about 50 or more. Too much to manage for two coaches. Not to mention I'm the most experienced student in this practice here. And then, the whole group appreciates me. It would be shooting yourself in the feet, letting me go, just for pride's sake. Tradition want that that the captain is a flyer, but it's only a tradition."

Hyunjin licked his lips slightly. His gaze was stuck in the eyes of his coach, as they both stared stonily at each other.

The student knew he had won. He could see the nervous twinkle on the other's face as he tightened his jaw. He knew he didn't give him a choice.

And that's what he wanted after all.

Because Hyunjin preferred to break his own leg, rather than leave cheer. It was his passion, just like dancing. This group was like his family.

Although parts of this family were currently harassing him because of a certain blond swimmer.

Finally, the coach looked away and sighed.

"Okay. Since you don't give me a choice. But I still have to discuss about it with my colleague. And I also want to have copies of everything the nutritionist gives you."

"No problem."

He was really planning on going to see one anyway.

Hyunjin got up, thanking the coach for his attention, before going out. He felt good and relieved. He stayed, and on his terms. It was a big step. He hoped Chan would be happy for him.

The gym was almost empty now. They all had to go and change. He glanced at his phone, noting that he still had some time before he headed to the psychology building. He wanted to tell Chan immediately.