Mathematical attraction

Chapter 17

Minho's P.O.V
I had beaten my time in practice today. I was glad. Really glad.

"Minho, take the bench now for 15 minutes and I'm counting." The coach motioned me for a seat.

I got out of the water and sat. He forced me to take breaks, but I didn't argue. Some girls thought I was receiving favors, but coach promised me he'd set them straight. In the meantime, I did my homework. I had to get it done before I went to my grandfather tonight. I helped him every end of the month with his accounting. I used to do that when I was in Daegu too, long distance.

"When coach says a break, it's a break from everything." Mojae slowly closed my books. She was the senior captain. She was graduating this year. I didn't know who would replace her, but that would leave a whole in our team for sure.

"Sorry." I smiled rubbing my neck."I have to get done with these by 5."

She pat my back with a soft smile."Alright, but take it easy okay?"

I nodded."I am. Don't worry."

She sat next to me."How do you like the team so far?"

"We're really close. Not 'go shopping together' kind of close, but you get what I mean." I explained.

She laughed."I get what you mean. But you know it wasn't like that before you came in."

"It wasn't? I don't believe it." I looked at her for an explanation.

"We used to be really serious. Only focused on the scores. Since you came in, we saw how much fun you had, that it wasn't about the score. Yes, you're glad when you do good, but you are just happy to swim. That's what the team was missing." She smiled."I'm glad you're in our team Minho." She got up and went back to practice.

Wow.. That's what a team is. All different pieces put together act differently. I got up after my break was over and work as hard as I could until practice was over.
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"You're very sweet to help your old man." My grandpa said giving me a cup of tea.

I inhaled the scent of the tea. Raspberry, mint, and a touch of honey. Just like Ara made me after I studied for a long time. "What brand is it? Ara does the same, but I never found it."

"Your mother has this notebook of homemade teas. She sent me a photocopy of a couple of them." He told me.

"Right.. I saw that book, but I never looked in it much." I confesed.

"You'll have all the time of your life to look through it dear. Here, take a break and eat up." He set a plate in front of me.

"Thanks." I chewed on a bite."You know.. If you accepted to give up on the torsaded bread, you'd make better profit."

"Why?" He seemed confused.

"Grandpa.. They don't sell, you have to throw them away. It's also money thrown into the trash." I took a sip of tea."You could make another 400$ of profit every month."

"You're kidding right! 400$? I could help you save for College if I'd put that extra asid-" I stopped him.

"No. You use that money for yourself." I almost begged.

"I already make extra that I don't use sweetheart. The least I can do is help you." He tried to convince me.

I sighed and smiled."It's your choice grandpa. I won't stop you."

He returned my smile."Thank you. By the way, are you excited for tomorrow? Your first palace visit."

I grinned."I am! Joonie has been showing me nice spots around."