Love At First Kick

62

'Gather around everyone.' Coach Ishijo called us over once the last fights have been done. 

Today was the day two of the tournament, and everyone is done. We had Chen, Hosu, Sumi and AIsOO fight today, and all of them picked up medals. Chen, Sumi and Hosu picked up gold, and AiSoo got herself silver. She had a damn tough opponent, who was way better. There was not much she could do. But coach was very happy with her fight, so she wasn't too torn about it.

'I just wanted to say that I am damn proud of everyone and everything you did. No matter wins or losses, you guys did your best, and that's all I could ask for. None of you slacked off in the training and it showed. All of you got a lot stronger training with each other. I am proud to be your coach.'

'Thank you, coach!' Everyone yelled together, bowing at him

'Now, Nitsu and Ijiro said they would like to get in a few words, so pay attention.' The twp of them were still with us

Nitsu started talking first, smiling at everyone.
'I wanted to say thank you for allowing us to sit for you. It was an absolute honor. Every single one of you is an amazing fighter. I know I am not your coach, but I am damn proud of all of you. I can't wait to see what you guys do in the future. Great job.' 

'Like Nitsu said, it couldn't have been greater honor than to sit on those chairs for you guys. I know we are here to coach you through the tournament, but I think we could learn a thing or two from you. I can see all the hard work you guys put in, and it paid off. I have no doubt in my mind you guys will do amazing things. I'm just hoping I'll be around to witness them. And I will gladly sit down for any and each of you again. Thank you.' The two of them bowed down to us

'Thank you, coaches!' We all bowed to them, then ran and swarmed them. It was pretty funny. Poor coach Ishijo got swarmed in the middle as well, not able to escape

'Okay then, set us free!' He yelled, making us move back a bit
'The flight back is tomorrow at 11 AM. We will be leaving the hotel at 6 as we need to get to the airport by 8. Make sure you pack everything and don't leave anything behind. Now, we are going for dinner, and you two are coming with us.' He tells Nitsu and Ijiro

'Oh, no, no it's alright.' Nitsu starts panicking a bit

'It wasn't a question. You're coming. Or I'm letting my fighters on you.' Coach Ishijo threatens jokingly

They both laughed in defeat
'Yep. I am gonna skip on that. Dinner it is.' Ijiro chuckles

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JIMIN POV

I expected myself to be asleep right now, not her. We are just on the way back to the airport, and she is soundly asleep, leaning on my chest. Well, I put her there. I want her to be comfy. 

Most of us are asleep. It's been tiring as hell. When you combine all the training with all the travelling, then add fighting to it, it's extremely exhausting. 

I got my train of thought crushed in a bit seeing how she pulled her legs up and curled herself to me. She lift her knees all the way up, so she's practiaclly sitting on me. She is barely even on her seat. Not that I mind. She is as heavy as a sheet of paper. But she is adorable. I might as well help her.
I scooped her up gently, putting her on my lap, and securing her around her back with my arm so she doesn't slip. This way I can hold her safely, and she is comfy. 

I leaned my cheek on her head, breathing in and out deeply, but slowly. I love having her so close to me. I don't know how I'd survive if we actually had to hide the fact that we're together all this time. Thank God for an amazing coach. 

'You really won't let go of her at all.' Chen teases, snickering quietly. I got close to Chen. He is kind of like Kookie. Pretty funny, but a really nice person in general.