Exclusive interview (JeongCheol)

Part-18

Leaving so early for the Finals, Jeonghan?

Jeonghan pauses packing his bag to turn to Yuna, his editor, and smiles. Yeah, I requested to leave early. It's an important game, he tells his friend.

Yuna nods. I understand. It would literally be history-making if the Tigers win the cup since the last time they won the Rugby Premier League was almost 30 years ago, right?

Jeonghan nods because Yuna was correct; the match is a crucial one, with everyone rooting for the Tigers and having high hopes for victory after their notable wins and record-breaking achievements. But that wasn't the reason Jeonghan was going to the game.

It's good that you're going to the stadium earlier. You can easily score us a team interview. Yuna grins excitedly, and Jeonghan would agree because he could easily score an interview with the team for their magazine, but then again, that's not the reason he was going.

Are you forgetting your notepad, Jeonghan?

Jeonghan shakes his head, finally telling Yuna. He figures that he has had enough, and Seungcheol has had enough, hiding their relationship for the sake of Jeonghan when they both wanted to scream their love for each other. I'm not going there as a reporter. My boyfriend is playing tonight, and I want to cheer for him,

Yuna stares at Jeonghan, her eyes wide and immediately latching on the rugby pendant that rested against Jeonghan's chest. I knew it. She grins, and Jeonghan laughs along with her. Do I know him?

Jeonghan pulls out his phone and ignores the blush in his cheeks when he chooses his favorite picture of him with Seungcheol. It was a picture of Seungcheol right after he had won a tournament, hair still soaked with sweat, the black paint smeared against his cheek fading, and his smile as bright as ever. Jeonghan in on his back, hugging him tightly, his cheek pressed to Seungcheol's. It was a picture taken by Zee, Seungcheol's second flanker, who insisted that they take a picture together when the crowd had dissipated. Jeonghan was lucky; he listened.

Oh my God! Yuna gasps, looking at Jeonghan with wide eyes. You went for the juiciest ass?

Jeonghan sputters out a laugh, pushing at Yuna's shoulder. Stop, we were at work, he hisses.

You're not denying, though.

Yuna

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Trev walks in the locker room with Jeonghan in tow. Your husband is here, captain, he announces.

Seungcheol immediately sprints out of the shower and shoots Jeonghan a smile. Jeonghan smiles back, setting his bag of sandwiches on the empty space on the bench. He lets Seungcheol hug him despite being soaked with water from head to toe.

Hi. Seungcheol whispers and Jeonghan pats his back.

I brought sandwiches for you guys," Jeonghan whispers back. The game is only in two hours, right?

Zee and Trev, already halfway through their sandwich, nod in agreement. Seokmin was right; dating Jeonghan was the only good thing Seungcheol has ever done. Zee mumbles, mouth full of food.

Seungcheol shoots a glare at his younger players, swatting their head with a towel. He turns back to Jeonghan, stroking his hair with a small smile. Youre early,

Jeonghan nods. I thought you would want some energy before your big game, he tells Seungcheol, grabbing his towel to reach up and dry his hair.

They hear the groans of annoyance from Seungcheol's boys and smile simultaneously. I know you're in love and all, but Captain, please take it somewhere else,

Seungcheol listens to Athene and brings Jeonghan to the back of the locker room along with his attire. Jeonghan helps his boyfriend to slip on his protective gear and buckle up the belts on Seungcheol's back. Seungcheol lets him, along with the soft kisses he receives.

Whatever happens tonight, Jeonghan murmurs, you're still my number one. Deal?

Seungcheol smiles, reaching forward to place a soft kiss against Jeonghan's warm forehead. Deal,