Wednesday - Junbob

penalty shoot out gone emotional

Another Wednesday.

Another great day of cheering on adorable kids and watching a cute version of Jiwon's most favourite sport ever. Well, to be fair, it wasn't all that cute anymore since 11-14 year old boys got actually quite into it instead of just running around randomly, but it was sweet enough for Jiwon to think 'aww' when someone got aggressively tackled to the ground.

Jiwon knew for a fact that games were going to come up soon and Chanwoo's school were a shoo-in to win Nationals simply because they always were, every year, whether they actually ended up winning or got really close (there was no other option, usually). It was always amazing thinking that twelve years ago, he had been on this pitch, but that was when he was in the senior team. He couldn't remember the junior team years that well, but he was still sure that it had to have been the best kind of fun ever.

His day at work would have been normal if one of his co-workers hadn't blockaded him from getting into the elevator, a stony look on his face and Jiwon slowly backed up. "Hey, Youngmin...?"

"If you're trying to take down this company by helping the competition then I suggest you stop. You've been caught," Youngmin said, eyes narrowed and Jiwon blinked. Youngmin was known for being dramatic but really? What the hell had Jiwon done to justify that accusation?

"What are you talking about?"

"I'm talking about you fraternising with an enemy, Kim. A very powerful enemy. I saw you, I see many things. If you were doing some double-crossing then perhaps I could respect that but I've got my eyes on you," Youngmin muttered before stalking off and Jiwon blinked, staring after him. He was like the epitome of some modern villain and it was freaking Jiwon out because he had done nothing. He had been working at this firm diligently for five years now, and he barely spoke to anyone in general. Competition? Would Youngmin call coffee shops competition because sure, Jiwon could say he had talked to like five baristas in the last month.

"That's all that happened. But it's been bugging me all day," Jiwon told Chanwoo who was sitting beside him and doing up his laces. Jiwon couldn't bear to wait for their convenience store trip, especially since Chanwoo had straight-up asked him 'what's wrong?'. That was a clear invitation to vent. "He really has been keeping his eye on me. Hanbin even had to go off on him at one point but I wouldn't be surprised if the guy had put a camera at my desk somewhere."

"This guy is weird. Just tell him to go away."

"He's giving me an eerie vibe, though, I can't."

"Show how dedicated you are to the company then."

"How?"

"When Jimin accused Ray of looking at other girls, one morning before registration, Ray stood up on top of a table and declared his love to her. Well it wasn't that eloquent or anything and there was something like 'I love you more than pizza' which was apparently the romantic climax, but, you get my point," Chanwoo said, shrugging as he looked at Jiwon in anticipation. Jiwon blinked, trying very hard not to laugh and his voice came out higher than usual.

"Is- is that from a book?"

"Nope. It happened in class last year."

"Damn..." And Chanwoo was still blinking up at him and Jiwon couldn't believe him as he quickly shook his head. "Chan, that's not what adults do! If I climb on my desk then I'd probably break my neck, and everyone would find me absolutely absurd. And it's unprofessional."

"But it's really sweet. Ray was really happy about himself after, so I think you should try," Chanwoo said, grinning brightly and Jiwon narrowed his eyes at him.