Make It With You

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Monique groaned as the pounding in her head made her feel like a drum being played at full volume. Another groan escaped her, louder this time, and it was enough to wake the girl next to her.

Jisoo, startled and panicked, immediately sat up. "What? What do you need?" she asked, her voice laced with concern.

Monique groaned again, making a sound that could only be described as a mix of pain and confusion.

"What do you want me to do?" Jisoo asked, clearly panicking now.

"I love you, Jisoo," Monique mumbled, her voice slurred as she slowly opened her eyes, still not quite with it.

Jisoo blinked, not sure if she had heard that right. "What did you say?" she asked, eyeing Monique with a mixture of hope and confusion.

Monique blinked back, looking just as perplexed. "What? Why are you looking at me like that?" she asked, furrowing her brow.

Jisoo couldn't help but keep staring, her mind racing with all kinds of thoughts. But before she could get another word out, Monique poked her forehead, snapping her out of her trance.

"Looks like you're the one who's not okay... You seem lost in your thoughts," Monique commented, raising an eyebrow. "Is everything okay?"

Jisoo was still frozen, trying to figure out what just happened. She barely managed to whisper, "Y-yes. All is well." She then quickly tried to steer the conversation, "I should inform them that you're awake. The doctor needs to check on you."

But before she could go, Monique pulled Jisoo into a tight embrace. "Stay still, just for a few seconds. Stay still," Monique whispered softly.

Jisoo was initially shocked by the sudden move, but as Monique's gentle words sank in, she relaxed and allowed herself to stay there for a moment longer.

After a couple of minutes, Monique finally let go, smiling. "Thank you, Jisoo," she said, before adding, "Please inform them."

The doctor arrived soon after. "Flashing memories again?" he asked gently.

Monique nodded, confirming his question with a simple "Yes."

Her mom looked worried. "What does that mean?" she asked, her voice trembling slightly.

"It's a good sign," the doctor reassured everyone. "Her memories are coming back piece by piece."

The doctor looked at Monique again. "Still blurry?"

Monique just nodded.

"It's okay. It'll all come back eventually," the doctor said, trying to ease their worries. "But she'll need someone with her from time to time, just to avoid any accidents."

After he left, Monique's mom hugged her tightly, her voice full of warmth. "I'm sorry," Monique whispered.

"For what, honey?" her mom asked, rubbing Monique's back.

"For dragging you all into this," Monique mumbled, pointing to herself. "Wasting your time checking on me."

Her dad chimed in with a smile. "Honey, don't ever say that. We're here for you, no matter what."

Lisa added with a grin, "Don't worry, unnie. We're not going anywhere."

Rosé, trying to lighten the mood, teased, "Stop crying, you're making me cry too."

"We're not going to abandon you," Jennie added, offering a reassuring smile.

Irene gave Monique a warm look. "We're here, whenever you need us."