On Thin Ice

Chapter 10- Dancing with the devil

(Y/N) POV:

"We're really doing this?"

"We're doing this." A wide infectious grin tugged wide across Kook's face as we both step out onto the ice, eyes glittering with excitement, body already buzzing with adrenaline as both Coach Seo and Coach Kim stand on the other side of the rink, their smiles encouraging but an alertness in their expressions. A similar eagerness too. Clipboards ready. Rink emptied and booked out for the skating team to go through the preliminary checks for our routines. Ice pristine.

To see the first formed routine we'd been working on.

Another, slightly bigger-scale competition, coming up soon.

"Getting as much practice as you can get performing in front of judges. It gives you more exposure to other competitors too. Some that aren't coached through an institute for the sport."

"And after these competitions we can work towards the beginning of the competitive season at the end of autumn."

"And with luck and talent—which you both have, we'll be looking to get you qualified through the International Skating Competition this year."

Eager glances exchanged with brimming smiles, far too contagious to be contained, pitched squeals and laughs and gripping his hand back tightly. Because we both know what that competition is for. What it's a stepping stone and entry to... the Winter Olympics. That was where every and any figure skater wanted to be.

It was getting credit and recognition for your work, for the reputation you spend autumn and winter building the year before... the Winter Olympics...

"You think we have a chance Coach?" Jungkook's eyes are bright and thrilled at the prospect.

The unshakeable confidence the Coaches look at us with instil a firm strength in me, makes my spine straighten because they look at us with the assuredness that they already know we can.

"The world won't know what's hit them."

"We've both seen your choreography in parts, so we're excited to see the whole thing put together."

"Mixing contemporary and classical?" brows rising as they exchange curious glances, eyes flickering with interest.

"For our main routine."

"Been practicing the different styles? Letting your playlists randomly shuffle?"

"Absolutely." Kook grins.

"I don't think I've seen someone go from sensual to heavy rock head-banging so quickly." I laugh, eyes alight with mischief as I share a glance with Kook.

There's a soft laugh as Coach Seo shakes her head at us, head tilting towards the ice.

"Best to be on your toes. Practicing different moves according to different music... you never know what you could get for your freestyle segment."

Coach Kim's eyes gleam with sharp-alert assessment.

"Maybe we should test it out. Keep their blades and minds sharp."

"Let's check their choreo first." Coach Seo laughs, body tilting to lean against the railing, posture poised and eyes attentive and sharp.

There's something unconsciously engrained into their movements as ex-professionals. A grace and control and strength that carries and ripples through each movement.

There's nothing but razor focus in their eyes as they watch me and Jungkook take up our opening positions.

Brief point jotted down.