JENLISA - BEFORE STAGE

J - 9

"Why me?"

The pouting Lisa asked, this girl literally has the cutest pout in the world. I couldn't fathom how strong her pout's impact to me. Oh god, I never thought that I'd ever say this but sometimes, whenever she acts cute these days, I couldn't help but stare at her for only god knows how long.

"Not you Lisa! I'm talking to Kuku."

Jisoo pointing at Kuma that's now on the main dancer's lap. The later started to giggle while waving Kuku's lil paws. I once again leaned on M's shoulder, for some reason is now one of my most comfortable spot in this planet. She raised Kuku placing it on top of my head, only to subtly plant a soft kiss at the back of my ear.

Then Jennie Kim died, that's the end of this story. I'm kidding, of course I froze for about a minute or two, internalizing the reason behind that subtle smooch or sniff or whatever! Which by the way, brought shivers down to my spines.

"Kuku sleeping with Aunt Chaeyoungie tonight," Lisa blurted before wiggling Kuma.

"And why is that Lalisa Manoban?" I arched an eyebrow while eyeing her.

"I just need company tonight," Rosie pouted then took Kuku from Lisa's lap.

"Why, sweetie? Are you feeling unwell? I can sleep beside you tonight," I volunteered, I suddenly felt bad for Rosie but she cutely shook her head.

"Nope! I'm fine, unnie."

"Are you sure, sweetie?" I sat beside her then rubbed her back.

"I'm sure, unnie. Just let me borrow Kuku tonight, please?"

Rosie pouted while putting both hands together, like a lil five year old who's begging her mum for an extra ten minutes playtime before hitting the sack. I always have this soft spot for this lil Rosie, she's my lil sweetheart. I love cuddling her and giving her comfort whenever she doesn't feel well. Lisa and Rosie are literally the babies of my life.

"Little brats, time for bed!" Jisoo stood up before stretching her arms.

"Alrighty!"

Rosie stood up, carrying Kuma then started to walk her way to her room while sweetly cuddling the brown haired furry pet. Jisoo made her way to her room too while Lisa stayed sitting still on the couch.

"What's the matter, Lili?" I bouncingly sat beside her.

"I just want to stay here for a little while."

"Alright, I know you've had a tough day. Do you mind me accompanying you here or I should head back now and give you some privacy?"

"Can you accompany me to my room?" my eyers grew wider before I subtly bit my lower lip.

"Uh-huh, sure."

Lisa and I are now laying flat on her bed while staring at her stary stary lights on the ceiling. Stargazing as they call it? This day seems so special for me, I do not want it to end. I can't help but stare at Lisa's beautiful visage as she stares at the those awesome lights on the ceiling. My Lisa — just.. my beautiful Lalisa.

"You know, in Thailand we have this festival that we release thousands of lanterns to the sky," she finally spoke then turned to look at me, I had suddenly felt this little electric shock right after realizing she's been staring at me whilst I was absentmindedly adoring her.

"Wha-what? Really? Just like in tangled?" I tried to brush off that awkward moment by acting cool — my defense mechanism though.

"It's more like floating lanterns on rivers but there's this certain place where they float sky lanterns particularly. That's my personal favorite," her eyes refocused back on the multitude little star-like lights on the ceiling of her room.