My Chemistry Tutor

CHAPTER 14

JENNIE'S POV

I wake up to my mom gently shaking my arm.

"Hey, Mom."

"Hey, sweetie. Your dad and I just got home from work. How are you feeling?" she asked with a warm smile.

"I'm good," I replied, smiling back at her then suddenly widened my eyes as I remembered Lisa.

"Wait...where's Lisa? Or did I sickly hallucinate her coming here? Or... was it a dream? It was a good dream if that's what it was," I mumbled in confusion.

My mom laughed and pointed beside me.

"Lisa is right next to you. She's sleeping. Jisoo called earlier and told me she would be coming over."

"Oh... she came," I whispered softly, smiling at Lisa as she peacefully slept beside me.

"You know, I approve of her," Mom commented suddenly.

"What?" I asked, whipping my head toward her in shock.

Mom just smiled knowingly and explained, "Any girl who comes over to check on my daughter and stays to look after her, that's a good one. You two look good together."

"I have no idea what you're implying, Mom, but nothing is going on between us," I blurted out quickly.

Mom laughed again.

"Jennie, it's okay. It's okay to admit you have feelings for her. Anyone can see it."

"Oh my gosh, are you actually giving me relationship advice?" I whined in embarrassment.

"Well, someone has to. Plus, I ship you two," she chuckled.

"Mom," I whined again, burying my face in my hands.

"Please stop," I added, though I couldn't help laughing with her.

"What? I may be old, but I know what you kids are saying these days," she replied proudly.

Then her expression softened as she smiled at me. "Hey, your father and I are making food. Come down in a bit, okay? And invite Lisa."

She walked out of the room, leaving me alone with Lisa. I turned to face her, unable to stop myself from reaching over to caress her cheek.

She looked so cute while sleeping. She'd probably fight me on that if she were awake, but I didn't care.

I pulled my hand back quickly when I suddenly heard her voice.

"Hey... did I ask you to stop touching me?"

I rolled my eyes and pushed her farther away from me, but she just grabbed my arms and pulled me closer, wrapping her arms around me.

We were face to face. Good thing her eyes were still closed otherwise, she would have teased the hell out of me for blushing so hard.

"How are you feeling, love?" she asked softly.

"Better now," I replied with a small smile.

"Why? Because I'm here with you?" she teased.

"No, because of the medicine. But... without you, I probably wouldn't have gotten up to take it. So thank you."

Lisa finally opened her eyes, and I was completely mesmerized.

We stared at each other for several seconds before she spoke.

"So... do I get a reward for all my hard work?" she asked seductively.

"Hard work? You hardly did anything," I teased back.

"Hey, getting up from this comfortable bed to give you medicine was so hard," she whined dramatically.

"You're a force to be reckoned with, Lisa," I muttered, rolling my eyes.

"I know. So... do I get my reward?" she asked again, this time with pleading puppy-dog eyes.

"Fine, fine. What do you want?" I asked cautiously.

"You know what I want," she said, her gaze flicking down to my lips.

My heart started pounding like crazy, my breath catching as I tried to process what she had just implied.

Lisa leaned closer, placing her hand gently under my jawline, her thumb brushing lightly against my skin.

She leaned in even more, and all I had to do was tilt forward to kiss her.

Lisa closed her eyes, and I panicked. Were we really about to kiss?

Wait a second...I'm sick!

My eyes widened, and at the very last second, I quickly pressed my finger between our lips. Lisa's eyes flew open in shock, staring at me in confusion.

I pulled back quickly, blurting out, "I'm sick! I don't want to get you sick because then you'd have to miss work and maybe school next week, and I don't want that to happen."

Lisa's expression shifted instantly. Her eyes widened in horror before she suddenly sat up straight.

"Shitt! I forgot about work!"

I glanced at my clock it was almost 7 p.m. Lisa had been supposed to be at work about four hours ago.

"How did you forget about work?" I asked in disbelief.

"Something distracted me," Lisa muttered, rolling her eyes at me.

"It must've been a really good distraction if you forgot about work, Lisa. You could get fired!" I scolded.

Lisa sighed, then looked at me with an intensity that made my stomach twist. "You're more important to me than work."

I froze, completely speechless. How was I even supposed to respond to that? Did she really mean it? Was I... that important to her?

"You're important to me too, Lisa. That's why I'm worried. You said you needed the money. What happens if you get fired?" I asked gently.

"I don't know," she admitted, staring down at her hands.

I scooted closer, grabbing her hand and intertwining our fingers, just like she always did with me.

"Hey... no matter what, I'll always be here."

"Even if I get fired and become poor?" Lisa asked with a small smile.

I smiled back without hesitation. "Yes, of course."

"How about if I flunk chemistry?" she continued.

I rolled my eyes. "First of all, you're not going to flunk chemistry. And second... I still wouldn't leave you. Remember what I told you the first day I tutored you?"

"I suck at chemistry," she teased.

I scoffed and shook my head. "I told you I would never give up on you. I'm keeping that promise, Lisa. And I'm making another one now."

Her eyebrow quirked. "What are you promising now?"

I lifted my pinkie finger toward her. She rolled her eyes but eventually lifted hers too.

"I promise I won't leave you," I said firmly.

We hooked our pinkies together, and she gave me the most beautiful smile I had ever seen. My heart melted instantly.

God, she was so cute.

"Girls, dinner is ready!" my dad's voice boomed from downstairs.

"You hungry?" I asked.

"Of course. I'm starving."

We both laughed as our stomachs growled in unison, and together we headed downstairs, anticipation already building for the meal waiting for us.