THESE DAYS | jeongchan

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Jeongin was not fond of the fact that he had to move, he was reminded of the fact many times. His constant calls home, his huge classrooms, and his insufferable roommate, it all reminded him how much more simple his life used to be—how much he missed his hometown.

The one thing that Jeongin was holding on to was the prospect that his new soccer team would hold the principles that were missing from his old soccer team, the very reason he moved.

All he asked for was diligent players and punishments when rightfully deserved.

So far, it had lived up to his standards, as he had expected of a more elite team. When Hyunjin showed up late, he always had to run double, when Donghyuck skipped practice, he was set as a bad example for the entire team, a level of bad mouthing from Coach Do that Jeongin had never heard from Coach Nam back home.

And even when Allen was sick, the coach at least mentioned his absence, knowing the team had a right to know why they were working hard and their teammate was skipping.

However this was the second time Chan hadn't shown up for practice this week and there wasn't so much as a word from the coach about his absence.

Not only was he a player skipping practice without punishment, he was the captain.

Whatever bullshit arrangement Chan had with Coach Do was getting on every single one of his nerves, he certainly did not move away from his family and friends to have the same problems he faced back home.

These angry thoughts ripped through his brain as he tore down the field. It was not uncommon for Jeongin's emotions to fuel his own motivation.

Though he may have seemed to be a little off today, he managed to pull off a rather impressive play to end their practice.

Jisung who always seemed to show up despite his injury was sat attentively at the bench off to the side of the field, mouth agape at the sight of Jeongin's goal.

As Jeongin jogs off the field going straight for the water bottle sat near Jisung, said boy lifts his hands to mock bowing down to him in praise.

The ravenette finally stands before Jisung who is handing him his water bottle politely, laughing and waving off the praising the boy was silently giving him, "You're impressive, new kid."

Jeongin can't help that smile that forms on his face, looking down at the ground shyly, compliments always got him flustered.

He takes a seat next to the injured boy, shaking his head to deny the compliment and throwing a joke, "Nah, Allen is just shit at goalie."

Jisung laughs loudly, representative of his personality, the joke gaining points for the new player in terms of their friendship.

"At least he tried." Jisung glances at Allen laughing with Changbin and Felix as they made their way towards the side of the field as well. It was clear Allen was close with Chan's friends due to their close friendship with the oldest Bang and Felix was quickly growing close to the freshman through his growing relationship with Changbin, "I'm sure he'll get an earful from Chan after he finds out what he did to the 'Bang goalie reputation.'"

Jeongin laughs at Jisung's prods towards his friend, complete with air quotes, it was nice to hear something other than praise about the captain and an acknowledgment of his self superiority, "I can't say I would have done any better."

The older giggles lightly as the three they watched earlier finally neared, Changbin crashing down on the bench stiffly as his muscles ached, Felix collapsing by his feet and resting his head on his knee.