Friends of 2010

Off Days

NINE – Off Days

One of the days, which the trainees look forward to, was probably an off day. They would usually go back to their own home during their weekends or if their practices got pretty late, most of them will stay in the dormitory. And since there were three foreigners (four in the future) in their group, they would sometimes just spend their off days without going home that week. Beside, not everyone's from Seoul.

One of their favourite hang out places would be the basketball court near their company; it's usually empty since it's pretty secluded but that's one of the reasons why they liked it there. And that day was just like any other off days, which was why, they're all gathered there. Even though they're at a basketball court, it didn't necessarily mean that they will all be playing a game. Sometimes, they would just sit together and talk about anything.

Yes, that included some complaints and gossips.

"Really!" Bambam loud voice filled the court. "My form teacher really looks like a dinosaur!" He held up his two hands and formed them into a shape of a claw as he spoke.

"Yes Bam, continue doing that." Jinyoung smiled playfully and continued, "Now, you just need to roar."

"Rawr?" Bambam imitated and that caused everyone to laugh. Bambam blinked, staring at everyone while they laugh; he then turned to look at Chris who shrugged, looking as lost as him. Before Bambam could even ask, Sungjin who's sitting beside him pulled him down by his neck and ruffled Bambam's hair.

"You're cute."

That, Bambam could understand which was why there's a huge grin spread on his small face. After all, he's someone who loved compliments.

"Am I not cute?" Chris poked Sungjin who's beside him, and pointed at himself, a playful smile playing on his lips.

Sungjin laughed and ruffled his hair too. These cheeky fourteen years old.

The conversation slowly led to the girls asking about the happenings at their dormitory since there were more of them there. The eleven of them didn't always have the same schedule to be hanging out like this now that their practices were getting more hectic so, it had triggered some curiousity from the girls.

"Do you guys ever have a fist fight?" Nayeon blurted out. Even though it sounded like a general question, she had her gaze fixed on both Jaebum and Jinyoung. Jihyo and Jeongyeon could only facepalm at the question. They knew that someday, Nayeon would bring this question up in front of them.

"Wait, why are you staring at us?" Jinyoung straightened his body, taking a glance at Jaebum who's sitting beside him.

Nayeon could only give them a cheeky smile. Jinyoung and Jaebum turned their head slightly to look at Bambam who looked away. They narrowed their eyes even more as Bambam hid behind Sungjin.

"Anyway!" Jihyo quickly came to Bambam's rescue, laughing nervously. "So, you guys haven't told us what do you guys do at your dormitory sometimes? We've already shared ours!"

"We played hide and seek!" Chris raised an arm up excitedly. It was only when he felt six pairs of eyes glaring at his direction then he realized that he had shared the secret accidentally. "Oops?"

The girls watched the boys in amusement while the boys cleared their throats, looking everywhere except at them.

"Mark and Jaebum too?" Jeongyeon smiled teasingly at them. Mark and Jaebum who usually put on a quiet and cool image more than the others actually played hide and seek with them? Jeongyeon's smile grew even wider and everyone could tell that she's going to tease them more.