deep in the sea (I give you my heart) // jenlisa

Chapter 13: Line without a Hook II

With their day planned, they split off to get their work done. Lisa had to run down to town for a few hours while Jennie had some letters to respond to from the different settlements around the island.

The morning passed by quickly, Jennie getting sucked into her writing. She was in the middle of figuring out how to carefully word a reply when she heard a soft knock on her door frame.

Looking up, she saw Lisa leaning in the doorway with one of the most affectionate looks in the world on her face.

Jennie's face broke into a sweet smile, shifting back in her seat. "Hey, you- how long have you been standing there?" Lisa pushed off of the doorway and walked into the room, moving around Jennie's desk to bend and give her a kiss.

"Couple of minutes... You forgot about lunch, didn't you?" Jennie furrowed her eyebrows at the question, confused on what she meant. Lunch? She remembered their plans to rest in the afternoon, but-

"Oh, shit!"

Jennie turned so quickly Lisa had to suddenly move back to avoid their heads knocking together. She looked at the grand clock against one of the walls, realizing that it was almost 2pm. She had promised last night at dinner that she would meet Jisoo and Lisa for lunch in town.

"Honey, I'm so sorry, I completely forgot!" Guilt plagued Jennie's new heart, a tight feeling settling high in her chest. She stood and grabbed onto Lisa's hips, pulling her close to pepper her face with apology kisses.

Lisa laughed, scrunching her nose as lipstick smudged against her skin. She obviously wasn't upset, understanding Jennie's business and loss of time. She tried waving her off, but her girlfriend kept kissing all along her face.

The only reason Jennie pulled away was because she heard voices coming up the stairs of her tower, sounding dangerously close.

Quickly moving away from Lisa, Jennie pretended like she was moving to grab something off of her desk, while Lisa wiped her face with a sleeved arm. Just as she turned around, face flustered, the carpenter and one of his assistance appeared in the doorway.

"Capin' Athena! I am so terribly sorry, we got so caught up in fixin' up the room that we didn' realize what time it was," the man looked nervous, having already prepared for Jennie's wrath.

Lucky for him, Lisa's presents seemed to keep Jennie's temper under control. She frowned, knowing they were way behind schedule, but considering they were the last ones that needed to work on the room it didn't set anything behind.

Crossing her arms, Jennie tilted her chin slightly as she sighed. "It's fine- now I know not to hire you to transport items when I'm short for time... If you're finished, then you're free to leave." The man gave an anxious bow of sorts before turning and ushering his friend out of the room.

She raised her eyebrow as she watched them leave, not at all impressed, but thankful for her girlfriends calming presents.

Lisa looked to her, raising her eyebrow. "What was that all about?"

Now that Jennie didn't have to hide her plans, she fully opened up. "I have a gift for you- consider it my apology for missing lunch with you and Lisa today."

Lisa scoffed, smiling slightly.

"You don't have to apologize, but I won't say no to a gift."

Chuckling, Jennie motioned for Lisa to follow her. She guided her down her tower and to the closed doors of the empty turret that would soon be her new room. Jennie paused at the doors, turning her back to them to meet at Lisa's questioning stare.