Mathematical attraction

Chapter 56

Minho's P.O.V.
"Nervous kid?" My coach said as I stepped out of the changing room.

I fixed my sleeves. "A little.. There's a lot of people." A lot of people I didn't know.

He pat my shoulder. "They came here to cheer for all of you. Take it in, the adrenalin and transform it into the energy you use to swim."

I nodded. "Right.."

"Go step on your mark, it's your time to go. Remember, you'll only know if you passed once everyone will have raced." He reminded me. I walked over to my mark, fixed my cap and goggles. Taking a last look at the crowd, I imagined my friends there, cheering for me. I thought I even heard my name be yelled. My mind trully was running wild. The signal was given. I dived in and swum as fast as I could. I did the best I could. I was second in my batch, but we were a hundred girls from everywhere in Asia. I could only trust I did the best I could. I got out of the pool and took off my swimming cap, goggles and my coach handed me my glasses. "You did the same time you do in practice. That was good!"

I smiled, then I heard it clearly. "Joo Minho!" Then I saw it, a sign with my name and Eunho holding it.

She was here? She was here! I wanted to hug her so bad! I dressed into the robe I had to keep until all the results were in. Like this I would dry out and be able to hug her. My coach warned me I'd have to wait before hugging her so I sent her some flying kisses while I waited for the results. Half of us would be eliminated. I was so stressed. They were good swimmers, really good! Coach Choi kept a hand on my shoulder all along telling me not to worry. I didn't understand how calm he could be. "Coah.. How can you not freak out? I'm so nervous I could melt of fright on spot!"

He laughed. "I was at your place once you know. The first time I competed out of Korea, I was nervous just as you are, but my coach said he wasn't worried at all because he knew I did good."

I smiled. "You think so?"

He pat my head. "Of course I am! I remember the first time you raced with your team. You had so much fun. That's all I want. You shouldn't even be able to do this, but you are. I'm proud of that."

The results came in. 50 of us out... And I wasn't one of them! I hugged my coach so tight. "We're not going home!"

He smiled. "I told you we wouldn't leave so fast." He pulled away. "Go hug your friend now. She's waiting for you."

I didn't get prayed. I ran to her on the dried part of the floor. I think I sucked the air out of her lungs when I hugged her. "You're here! How? Why? Who told you to-"

She shut me up. "You ask way to many questions! Look at you! A proper uniform, a big smile, fresh hair! My little dongsaeng is looking good!"

I laughed. "Oh please.. It was just the first round."

My coach joined us. "Just pointing it out, it's a bit cold outside, but you two could go sight-seeing a little."

"I'll get changed! Be right back!" I ran to the changing room and got out changed into warm clothes and my winter coat. "Where do we go?"

"Well.. It's Tokyo. There are good food stands and shopping places, we could look for some dresses!" She said.

I sighed. "You really want me to try dresses now? It's only December. We have six months left. Besides, prom was nothing to fuss about last year."

"Just admit you want it to be special." She pointed out.

What? "I read supernatural books, not fairytales. I dream nothing about balls. Fancy dresses, makeup, slow dancing.." My eyes met hers. "I'm not a girly girl like others."

She rolled her eyes. "Yeah right. Who started wearing skirts since she arrived in Seoul? Who started putting makeup? Who, and I saw, bought and read a romantic book last week? Who's been drawing kiss scenes in her notebooks?"

"Fine! Maybe I am more girly than I thought! But what can I do about it? I'm not princess in a castle." I argued.

"But you are hoping for a prince." She said.

I almost choke on my water bottle. "Wait what? What kind of nonsense are you saying? Are you feverish or something?"

She frowned. "Hey. Respect me and hear me out. I've seen you being a sassy ass to everyone and you're getting softer, kinder, hell.. You smile all the time. You might not know, but unconsciously, you hope for something."

I laughed. "Fine! Let's go look at dresses, not that I have anyone I'm hoping for anyway."

Namjoon's P.O.V.
"I passed the first round! Seems I won't be back for another 4 days at least. Eunho's here! I don't know whether or not you're behind it, but I really appreciate it. She told me you had songs for me to listen to. I can't wait to be back to hear them. Meanwhile, don't push yourself to hard Dance monster! From sporty, nerdy, artsy and sarcastic Minmin."

She made it.. I was so glad. I don't know if Eunho told her I asked her to go or if it really was a guess, but that made her happy and it was all I cared about. Thinking about my hair thought.. Maybe I should ask her some styling advice because this was getting out of hand, but at the same time, she loved to joke about it. Oh well, I'll wait for your return to ask you Minmin