It's Our Little Secret | JOHNYONG | NCT

14. Grand Prize

Wendy and Taeyong entered the auditorium of JYP Tech, looking around the huge space from atop the stairs.

"This year's a full house I see." Wendy commented beside him. Taeyong stared at the 4,000 capacity auditorium to see maybe 50 people present. Compared last year, it certainly has doubled. 

"Let's go." Wendy said as she made her way down the stage, Taeyong following her suit.

On the stage was a huge banner saying "46th Annual Demathlon: Inter-high Mathematics Academic Decathlon 2019 Finals" and under it saying "JYP Tech vs K.P. High".The stage was divided into three, 2 tables on each side where the students will be answering, and a center podium where the quiz master will be situated. 

Wendy pointed at their coach, Ms. Juhyun Seo, who was waving at them from the front row. As they approached their teacher, she greeted them with an encouraging smile.

"Alright guys." Ms. Juhyun started, huddling the two. "This year will be the very first time that we get into the finals of a Mathematics Decathlon. I'm very fortunate I was able to pull you out of your Science and History ones. Finals are gonna be hard, and we're attempting to beat the 3-year champ. No pressure, just do your best!"

"The best is us winning, Ms. Seo." Wendy announced confidently. "JYP Tech just has to accept the fact that they won't be winning a trophy this year."

"Bold of you to say, Son."

Taeyong watched Wendy roll her eyes so hard he was sure even his was turning. She turned to the voice behind her to find a familiar posse. If Taeyong was correct, the two were Jihyo Park and Mark Tuan, two of the brightest students of JYP Tech. 

Wendy gave a cocky smirk. "When have I ever not? Must be sad that you'll lose your title on home field."

"Oh, I wouldn't be so concerned about us. Just worry that you might not get to bring home anything after this."

If it was physically possible to see electricity shooting out of their eyes like in Animes as they glare intensely at each other, it would have probably happened by now. 

"Hey, Taeyong." Mark greeted beside Jihyo, who seemed pretty used to his Decathlon partner's competitive streak. "I see you've changed your hair."

"Hey, Mark." Taeyong smiled. "Yeah, kind of. long story."

Mark gave him another smile. "Good luck to the both of us, yeah?"

"Yeah, thanks." Taeyong returned the gesture. He turned once again to his own Decathlon partner who was still in a glaring contest with Jihyo Park. Taeyong grabbed Wendy. "Come on! Before everyone dies of your death glare."