Make It With You

8

Monique**

It's been, what, like 7 months? Time flies when you're in a constant cycle of sweatpants and caffeine. I'm totally used to working at Yang Entertainment now. My routine hasn't changed one bit, except for the fact that I've somehow become a professional at navigating the hallways in sweatpants. Hey, they're comfortable, okay? Slowly but surely, I'm learning Korean. Sure, it's still a struggle (hello, awkward silence during meetings), but I've made some progress. Jisoo is super patient with me, though she does catch me staring at her way more than I'd like to admit. But hey, she's Jisoo, everyone stares at her.

Now that I'm more settled, I'm friends with everyone. Seriously, I've got pals in all the major groups-Jinhwan and Bobby are like my go-to guys, but I'm also tight with Treasure, Blackpink (duh), and Somi. I even hang out with the dancers, which is great because they're chill and way cooler than I'll ever be. And don't even get me started on Big Bang. Seungri and GD? We're practically family now, especially with Dara tagging along for the fun. At this point, if you're not my friend, we've got a problem.

So there we were, in the café, sipping coffee and nibbling on cake. I looked over at Somi and couldn't help but mumble, "How is Somi this pretty?"

Jisoo raised an eyebrow. "Hey, do you like her?"

"I'm not saying I like her," I replied, trying to play it cool.

"But you're not saying you don't either," Jisoo shot back, smirking.

"Hey, you two, lovers, stop bickering!" Lisa teased from across the table.

Jennie, Lisa, and Rosé all know I'm totally into Jisoo. And they keep pushing me to tell her. I mean, I would, but my life is already a soap opera, and adding a love confession? Not today. Plus, I have no clue if Jisoo feels the same way.

"I like her as a person, okay?" I crossed my arms defensively.

Jisoo, however, wasn't having it. "Who do you like more, her or me?"

"What kind of question is that?" I protested. "Please stop pouting!"

But of course, Jisoo kept at it, her lips poking out like she had a serious case of the puppy dog eyes. "Just answer me."

"I like you more! No one is above you. Happy now?" I said, covering my face in embarrassment.

"Ah! Confess already!" Jennie teased, her voice dripping with mock excitement.

"Shut up!" Jisoo and I said in unison, immediately regretting how perfectly that came out.

The tension didn't last long though because soon enough, we were all buried in our phones. A message from the CEO pinged on our screens. Apparently, there was a big announcement coming today in the press conference, and we all had to be there. I mumbled to myself, "Today's the day."

Jisoo glanced at me, noticing my odd tone. "You saying something, Monique?"

I waved her off with a smile. "Nope, nothing."

Just as I was about to escape their prying eyes, my phone rang. It was Dad. The girls all gave me that look, and I smiled sheepishly. I answered the phone but didn't put it on speaker.

"You ready?" my dad's voice boomed through the phone.

"Dad, I'm wearing sweatpants," I said, half-laughing.

"God, no! We're bringing your dress. It's in your office. Just change when you get there. Okay?"

"Fine, Dad. See you later. Love you."