Things We Do For Love

Chapter 14

Jennie's POV

"He's not picking up?" I asked as I stepped closer towards her. She looked at me, a little surprised but it didn't take long for her to recover for she shortly smiled back as she kept her phone away.

"Unfortunately," she said, chuckling softly like an angel. My heart began pounding furiously once again as the butterflies in my stomach became restless. She looked at me with her innocent eyes and tilted her head adorably.

"I- uhm.." I took a deep breath and stepped beside her while her soft gaze followed my movements. "I know sorry is not enough to ease the pain I've caused you but I.. I'm really sorry, Chu."

I looked down as I placed my elbows on the railing before continuing my confession. "The past few months, I kept regretting how foolish I acted that night. I shouldn't have let Hana close. I shouldn't have let her touch me and I.. I shouldn't have kissed back. I was so stupid, I'm truly sorry."

I swallowed hard as I blinked fast, trying to keep my tears from falling.

"I know this sounds unbelievable, specially for you, but I still want you to know... that I love you, Chu. I truly do."

I felt like a huge thorn was pulled out from my heart the moment I said those words. My heart was finally set free after a long time in the darkness.

"You know, I've waited for a long time for you to say that, Jennie." She let out a soft scoff as she smiled bitterly while looking into my eyes. However, our eye contact didn't last long as she immediately avoided my gaze. "But.. I.. I'm sorry."

"Do you not love me anymore?" I asked, begging her with my eyes. She gently cupped my cheek with her right hand and slowly wiped the tears which I failed to fight.

"This past few months, I managed to convince myself that you and I were never meant for each other," she said softly, making my tears flow uncontrollably as my heart clenched in pain. "It was a tough choice but I had to, Jennie. I'm sorry."

"Chu," I begged as I tried to control my sobs.

"I think it's best for the both of us to stay as close friends and save us both from further heartbreak."

"N-no, please..." I took a deep breath and tried my best to calm down. I swallowed hard to suppress the pain rooting from my chest up to my throat. "You once said it was your choice to love me. Now I'm making the same choice to love you. Please, Chu. Atleast let me have this."

I know I didn't really have the right to beg for this but I wasn't willing to give up on her. Call me selfish, I don't care anymore. I'm not letting her go again, no, not this time.

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Chaeng's POV

"How was your talk with Jis?" Jennie smiled as she watched the three kids playing some video games, shouting at each other while their headphones are on.

"It could've been worse," she answered, still eyeing Jisoo with a loving grin. "She gave me a chance to love her, Chaeng.. And that's all I need."

"You've grown, Jen."

"Yah! Kim Jisoo!" Lisa yelled as Jisoo laughed like a maniac. Meet the three kids, Lisa, Jisoo, and Irene. Insert face palm.

"Help! I'm dying!" Irene shouted as well, forcefully pressing buttons on her controller.

"JIS!!"

"I can't help both of you at the same time!"

"DITCH HER!!!" Lisa and Irene shouted in unison as their clash continues. I actually thought Irene could help us with this two but I never expected things would only be more chaotic. I thought these three were best of friends?