《Protected by BTS》Chapter 39: Training
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It was the next day and you were ordered to go through training with Jungkook. All of the members were amused at the idea and they only gave you their condolences, to which scared you slightly. Jungkook couldn't be that scary could he?
Since your new room was the old gym, the new gym was two floors down. You never really explored the extra floors that were solely for Bangtan so it was no surprise that they had altered this floor without your knowledge. Walking down the stairs for a little warmup, you easily got to the new gym level. Opening the door, you did not feel bad at all that you had taken their old gym as your room.
The entire floor was their gym and it was humongous. It looked as big as a public gym.
In the far distance, about 60 feet away, Jungkook was already pounding the punching bag away. Sweat glistened off of his forehead and with each punch, the bag swung. Jungkook was also shirtless and you secretly thought that he looked way too good doing that.
"You're late!" Jungkook basically yelled in order for you to hear him from the distance. You scoffed, I'm like 2 minutes late.
"So what's the plan today?" You finally stood next to him and he took in your figure. You were wearing black leggings and a long sportsbra that looked like a crop top since it was so long. Jungkook became slightly distracted as he took a glimpse of your body. He always thought you were attractive but seeing you in workout clothes only made his breath hitch.
Forcing the thought away, he knew he had to focus on training you. Jungkook was going to try his best to control himself, since he can deal with his own desires later.
"Well, seeing as you aren't the most athletic," He said in reference to your lack of muscles but you unfortunately took it in a more insecure way, "we should get warmed up and workout a bit."
Taking what you thought was an insult, you nodded. "Just follow me. We'll do a little cardio and then we can spar. I'll teach you some basic defensive moves."
Jungkook played music on his phone and it echoed throughout the speakers in the gym. Following his lead, you guys performed a very strenuous cardio routine.
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It lasted for an hour and when he allowed you to take a break, you basically collapsed on the floor. "Is this what," breathe, "your hyungs," breathe, "were talking about? You're a monster!" You were having and your heart beat at a rapid pace.
Jungkook laughed as he brushed off the shimmer of sweat on his neck. "This is nothing. We were just exercising. Wait until we actually spar. And don't think I'll go easy on you." He said with full seriousness. You took big gulps of a water bottle he handed you and finally stood up.
"When you're ready, come at me. You can't hold back or else we'll never get anywhere." Jungkook said as he was preoccupied choosing the next song choice on his phone.
You were annoyed at how conceited he was and decided you were ready now. Silently charging at him, you pulled your elbow back ready to slap him. Jungkook could see you from his peripherals and dodged your attack without looking away from his phone.
He smirked, still not bothering to look at you. You cracked your neck and started to swing with both arms.
Left hook.
Right hook.
Left hook.
Right hook.
He continuously dodged side to side as your fists danced around his head, not even close to hitting him. "You're going to have to try harder than that." He looked up and put his hands behind his back. "Don't forget you have your legs also. Use anything to your advantage!" He scolded.
Listening to his directions, you tried to knee his gut but he easily pushed your knee back down. You were hopelessly throwing your limbs at him, hoping one of your hits would even touch him. After a few aggravating minutes, you were utterly frustrated and exhausted at the amount of energy you exerted.
You groaned and he laughed. "What happened to teaching me basic defense moves?" Your chest rose heavily since you were out of breath.
He cocked his head, "You're right. Okay, let's do that." You got out of a wide stance and stood normally, awaiting more instruction.
Suddenly, he charged at you.
Your eyes widened as you froze, unknowing what to do. Jungkook rolled his eyes as he quickly tackled you and held you down on the floor. His body caged yours and you could barely move your legs, let alone his grip on your wrists. His face was so close to yours, enough for you guys to basically be breathing in the same air. Your heart stopped.
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You gulped and unconsciously licked your bottom lip and it drove Jungkook crazy. He completely forgot what he was going to say and his grip on your arms loosened. Jungkook thought that if he moved his face any closer, he wouldn't be able to stop himself from kissing you.
Scared at that thought, he immediately rolled over, and stood up. Your heart started to beat again and pushed yourself to a standing position.
Jungkook crosses his arms, "You can't just freeze up like that. If someone is about to attack you, you keep your stance wide." He executed a stance in which his legs were wider apart and his hands balled into fists. "Like this."
You mirrored him and he nodded. "Okay good. I guess we can switch so I can show you the different forms of defense. Come at me." He motioned with his two fingers and smirked. You hated how he taunted you like that.
You charged at him and upon body contact, he used your energy force to push you over his shoulder and throw your legs over. You flipped over him and fell hard on your back. The mats you were sparring on made you eternally grateful as you hissed and groaned on the floor.
"Again."
You stood right back up and charged again.
And you fell again.
"Again!" He yelled.
And you fell again.
"Again," He said bored.
Charge. Fall. "Again!"
Again, and again.
You had bruises all over you. It was hours later and you had only come close to incapacitating him only twice. And he was going easy on you.
"Like I said before, don't let me use your force against you. Don't be afraid to play dirty." He smirked. "You'd like that wouldn't you," you retorted and he didn't deny it.
You were determined. Running up to him once again, you dodged his arm trying to pin you down once again. He was shocked and proud that you had blocked that and you took that advantage to pull his leg out from under him. Jungkook gasped at the sudden movement. With his knee down, your threw your body weight on him and he went down on his back. You held your forearm against his throat and Jungkook's chin jutted upwards in order to breathe. Your legs trapped his arms and he couldn't use them.
You couldn't help the smile forming on your face and Jungkook smiled as well. "Good job." He breathed a little heavier, noticing that you were straddling his chest. "I guess I'll just have to hold back a little less."
You grimaced, "You haven't been trying at all?!"
"That's not what I said. I said I'm going to stop holding back as much. You've been doing better than I expected you to." Jungkook wanted to stay in this position a little longer, but he also knew you needed the training.
Even though you had his arms pinned, he was still much stronger than you. He easily pushed your left leg off of his wrist arm and you were too surprised at the movement. He used his free arm to hold the back of your neck and force your faces close to each other.
Your eyes widened and you felt your heartbeat stop again. Your faces were closer than ever and your lips were close enough to be kissing.
"Like I said, don't forget to play dirty," he whispered, "and use your legs." Your eyes widened as he wrapped his legs around your torso and his strong legs forced your body to the ground. You grunted as he rolled sideways and he kicked to stand up.
You were infuriated at his dirty play. He did not have to pull you that close to him. He is such a tease. You glared and Jungkook smiled evilly. "Not a bad play though, but like I said, I'm going to go a lot harder on you this time."
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