Y/N POV
Woke up feeling so upbeat. I didn't even notice that my phone was ringing none-stop before going into the shower preparing to go to the gym. When I got out then I realized.
"Ugh! I'm so dumb!" I thought to myself. I stepped on the scale and check. Gladly I'm still on weight so I didn't mind that. I prepared my clothes and head to the cabs pickup point. After entering. I checked my phone to see...
I couldn't help but chuckle at the message not even realizing how stupid I look for the cab driver as we drove off to the event.
A few minutes after chatting with Lia. We arrived at the event building. I saw a lot of media begging to come inside. I got grabbed by the staff and led to a back entrance. After walking a few minutes, I couldn't find my waiting room until *SMACK*
I held the back of my head and looking behind me I saw katie standing while holding her makeshift paper stick
"You're late!" She said will preparing to hit me again. I leaned back in response as Kim Jang Hyun suddenly grabs her wrist.
"Aish stop that, Let's go to the waiting room. We're on the clock." He said.
We went inside and I changed to my fighting shorts. Suddenly a knock from the door and a guy with a schedule board leans his head in and says something in korean.
"He's says we're up next. You ready?" KJH says. I nodded in response as I step on the scale and we all looked gladly it's still on point.
"Lucky" I heard Katie whisper as I can see the look on her face.
"Oh, come on. I made it in time!" I told her.
"But still. Aish! Next time you're late you're actually gonna get it!" She warned me. I gave her an innocent smile as she turned her head away. An grab a bottle of water.
*knock knock*
"I believe that's us." KJH as we all head out towards a hall. As soon as we stepped out camera flashes in front of our faces. I walk towards the weigh scale and remove my shirt.
"Contestant #2, 135 pounds, On weight!" The media guy announced as everyone in the room claps. I stepped aside and saw a guy with tattoo and far more ripped that I am walks towards the scale.
"Contestant #1, 137 pounds, On weight!" The guy flexes his muscles as the whole media room awe. He went towards me and a guy in the middle puts his hand in between as to avert any physical confrontation.
I stared at his eyes to see nothing but blankness. I've been in a lot of face-offs but by far this one is the most calm one. Most of them would try and taunt you by going closer to your face, specially the fighters in america but this one is the calmest one. After a few second the middleman tap our shoulder and ask us to face forward. A few flashes and a handshake then we proceeded to the backstage once more.
"So, how was it?" KJH asked as I was putting on my clothes.
"It felt so different than what I'm used to." I said while sounding concern.
"Of course. They're more polite in this side of the world." Katie suggest as she prepares for the presscon. I nodded and we head out for the presscon.
The room was full of korean people with some international as well. Gladly on our side we have KJH to translate everything.
"The main event for the night! The Korean Bloodthirster. Goo Byun Ho!" The announcer screamed as everyone in the room claps and awe as the contestant took a seat.
"The challenger. All the way from america. He has a record of 13-0 on his professional career. Y/N, L/N!!!!!!" the room awes after hearing my standing and soon enough they all clap.
After a few preparing. The media guys line up one by one.
"Y/N he's asking what do you think about this fight?" KJH translated what the reporter ask.
"I think it's a new for me, I've never actually fought outside america and I'm looking forward on meeting my opponent inside the octagon." I said and KJH quickly translated it to the reporters.
After that reporter finished. A new come stands up and asks something to my opponent and of course it's Korean so I wouldn't understand it, as well as the other reporters reaction. The other reporters suddenly produced the sound of curiosity after the guy asks my opponent something. I looked over to KJH to try and ask for it and he leaned towards my ear.
"It's something about a gang involve in betting a huge money on your opponent for the fight." He said. My eyes went wide but I suddenly got slapped in the shoulder by Katie.
"Keep it to yourself. Don't let that distract you." I nodded in response to her.
After a few more questions. A female reporter suddenly stands up. She smiled at me as she points the mic at her lips and spoke in english
"Do you have girlfriend?" Everyone in the room chuckles as I forced a smile back at the girl.
"Aniyo, hehe" She giggles at my responses as well as everyone.
I looked over to my side and saw Katie glaring at me. My throat went dry and as I was about to reach for the bottle of water the announcer spoke saying that the event is coming to an end. Everyone stood up and gather their belongings and proceeded to exit the building.
We on the other after gathering our bags proceeded to KJH gym.
"Is it true?" I asked Katie. She looked at me confused.
"True.. What?" She answered.
"That this fight involves gangs?" I told her and she turn her head away.
"I told you to not let it distract you. You're gonna need to focus on beating that guy, okay?" She said while turning her head towards the car's window.
"Is it because of your gym?" I asked her once more.
"Can you stop with the questions?" She seems anxious. Katie the proceeds to put on her headphones.
I looked at KJH from the car's mirror and he just shook his head. Knowing what it means.
I knew what they are talking about. It's Katie's gym in america. I am the only actual fighter that she has on her management and due to issues, I wasn't able to be active in the fight scenes. Her gym wasn't big but it was also not that crowded. With a small income we barely make rent if I won't atleast 3 fights a year. I looked at Katie who was staring outside. I can tell by the looks in her eyes that she was worried.
I would love to give her what she wanted but I was afraid of the backlash it may cause. Having gangs involvement in bets are quite a hassle. They might get angry and get back at us. That's what I am worried of. Specially knowing that my coach is alone and doesn't have that much of trusts in the authorities.
I shook my head and retrieve my phone from my pocket.
I smiled knowing that I'm gonna be able to meet ITZY again but I then got slapped by Katie.
"What are you smiling for? You now know how important this is to us right?" She angrily told me.
"Aish. I understand. I'll go home now. Coach Kim can you drop me of [location] district?" I told KJH.
"Alright." He replied.
"Tomorrows the last day before the fight. You better not be late okay?" Katie told me. As I nodded in response.
-timeskip-
As soon as I exit my cab. I saw a figure running towards me. I saw Lia as she was running... no.. no scratch that. Waddling towards me.
I have admired her casual look from her Vlives and some of their shows but seeing it in real life made me admire her visuals even more.
Once she was infront of me. She reached out her hand to try and grab one of the food bags that I have on my arm. It took me almost 10 seconds to react as she smiles and speaks up.
"Are you okay Y/N?" waking me up from my daydreaming. I blinked a few times before replying "Oh.. Y-yeah. L-let exchange bags because this one is lighter." I smiled back at her.
"Okay!" She reached her hand out as I tried carefully to place the handle on her hand. As our skins touch, our eyes also met each other. It took us a couple of seconds before we finally exchange bags.
"L-let's go in?" She said.
After getting in the elevator. I felt a slight tension as Lia stands beside me. Awkwardness fills the air as we both stand there in silence waiting for somebody to break the awkwardness. It took almost 3 floors but I finally managed to say something
"H-how was your day?" I spoke.
"I-it was okay... How about you?" Lia replied.
"It was fine too. Hehe I guess." I lied. Because I'm still worried about the fights involvement with gangs but I didn't want to ruin the mood for the both of us.
A few seconds later we reached out floor and went straight to their dorm.
"Oppa!" Yuna called as she once again pulled me to their living room.
Third Person POV
After everyone was finished with their meal they all decided to chat with each other. Mostly about Y/N and what was he doing.
Y/N POV
"I'm only 21, and I've been fighting professionally for almost 2 and a half years now. Most of my fights always ends on knockout and I only had a single decision from a fight and it was unanimous." the girls awe in response to my story.
"How was your event earlier Y/N?" Yeji asks as the girls smiles after hearing Yeji's perfect english. I couldn't help but smile as well after seeing Yeji's happiness.
"Well. It wasn't what I was expecting. It was more calm than most of what I'm used to in states. He didn't try to intimidate me or anything." I said and the girls responded with a confused face.
"Here's a pic I got from one of my coaches colleague." I showed them a picture of the face-off and they all looked at it with wide eyes most of them are focused on my opponent.
"Look how big he is!" "Omo, His arms are twice as Yeji's." The girls commented and we all stopped when Yuna said something.
"Oppa looks good here though! Right Lia unnie?" Yuna and flashes her innocent smile to us.
"W-what?! Oh.. Yeah. He looks g-great." Lia said as she puts her head down. Chaeryeong peaks at her unnie's face.
"You seem red unnie, did you put some blush on?" She said. As Lia suddenly springs up and went to the bathroom.
"Maybe she's just shy that we caught her trying to look good?" Ryujin suggest as we all chuckled.
She went back to the living room and sit beside Yuna. Suddenly Yuna went to their room. We all looked at her in confusion as she went out with a wide smile. Yuna begins to approach our seat and decided to move beside Lia and pushing her towards me. The room was filled with awkwards silence as the proximity between me and Lia was closer than we ever expected.
"So did you girls enjoy the food?" I asked
"Yeah!" Everyone said in unison.
"Unnie are you okay?" Ryujin asks as we all notice how she suddenly became quiet.
"O-okay! I guess, I need to go now. I forgot that I still have to prepare for tomorrow, and I don't wanna get my butt kicked hehe. So girl, I -i guess, I'll go now" I said trying to break the awkwardness in the room.
"Aww, can't you stay a little bit?" Yuna said while doing a aegyo. Damn it this girl how do you resist her?
"Ugh! I c-cant, my coaches are really strict. Perhaps I could get Pd-nim to ask me again to deliver you food?" I joked and they all laugh.
"I -I'll walk you out!" Lia suddenly springs up the seat and approaches. Everyone was shocked and looking confused as Lia grabs my arm and pulls me out of dorm. With one last wave of goodbye and a awkward smile.
"Are you okay?" I told Lia as she continues to drag me towards the elevator.
"Uh yeah!" She said not bothering to face me.
"Y-you don't have to walk me out, you should get back inside and get some rest." I replied.
She stopped and faces towards me with her head facing the ground. 'W-what is happening?' I thought to myself.
"C-can we just t-talk in text?" Lia said while still facing the floor.
"It's okay. I-i'm going now. You take care of yourself okay? I'll text you when I get home." I said.
"U-uhm.. Y/N Thank you for everything a-and good luck on your fight." She said as she flashed that smile as she finally faces me.
From out of nowhere our eyes met and we starred each other for almost what felt like an eternity as we both just looked at each other's eyes when suddenly my phone rang.
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author's note:
Sorry i needed to cut it. I want to continue this books but I've been having a hard time writing but I'll be continuing it so pls pls be patient with me.