Make It With You

5

Jisoo**

I swear, if those girls don't stop, I'm going to lose it. What they're doing is so embarrassing, especially Lisa. That kid has absolutely no control. But, I'll admit, I do like their idea of tutoring Monique for Korean. She rejected the offer, though, and now I've got to change her mind.

The first time I saw Monique, I was instantly intrigued. She always sits alone at the same table in the café, papers scattered everywhere, glued to her phone, completely in her own world. During practice breaks, she'd huddle in the corner, barely speaking to anyone-probably because of the language barrier. As soon as practice ends, she's out the door like a ninja. It's been her routine for months, and I've been watching-don't judge me.

My thoughts were interrupted by Lisa yelling, "I'm driving!" I just shook my head.

"No, I'm driving," Rosé shot back, like a true rival.

"Wait, are we using my car? You guys aren't bringing your cars?" Monique asked, looking confused.

"Nope. We're sleeping over at your place," Jennie announced matter-of-factly.

"We are?" I asked, utterly confused.

"Well... I guess I'll drive then," Monique said with a shrug, looking slightly lost.

"Jisoo, you sit in front," Lisa demanded, while everyone giggled. I shot them a death stare, but Monique just shook her head, probably wondering what kind of circus she'd just joined.

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"Are you okay, Jisoo?" Lisa asked, her voice dripping with fake concern.

"Yeah, I'm fine," I deadpanned.

"How about you, Monique unnie?" Jennie asked.

"I'm good, thank you," Monique replied, still calm and collected.

"So, about our offer..." Rosé started, but Monique cut her off.

"Guys, seriously. I know you want to help, but I'll figure it out myself. Don't worry about it," Monique said with a wink.

"Oh, hold on," I cut in, and everyone turned their attention to me. I swallowed nervously, but pushed through.

"Go on, I'm all ears," Monique said, looking intrigued.

"You rejected our offer because you think we're too busy and don't want to waste our time tutoring you," I began, trying to sound all serious and persuasive.

"Right, and you're not going to change my mind," Monique replied, flashing me her signature charming smile. I blushed, feeling like I was failing at this whole 'convincing her' thing.

Suddenly, Rosé did a dramatic fake cough. "You may continue, Jisoo unnie," she teased.

I rolled my eyes. "Okay, fine! We'll only tutor you during our free time. We'll make sure all our work commitments are finished before we tutor you. Our main priority is our job; second is your Korean lessons. We promise we won't let your tutoring mess with our work."

The girls erupted in cheers. "Nice, nice, Jisoo unnie!" Lisa commented, as if I just gave a TED Talk.

"Did I change your mind now?" I asked Monique, crossing my fingers.

Everyone was holding their breath, waiting for her response.

"Do you really want to do this?" Monique asked, glancing at the rearview mirror.

"Yes!" we all yelled in unison.

"Fine, but with one condition," she said, a sly grin spreading across her face.