Taste of Lies • Jensoo / Chaennie

Ten

"Oh god it's real, you're really moving here!" Rosie quickly run towards her unit door assisting the petite girl who was struggling to carry a big box and a luggage "I thought you were only joking last night! I should've clean up or prepared a food for two"

Jennie signs as she put down the box on the floor and putting aside the big rolling suitcase, trying to catch her breath and stretching her aching back "I'm really sorry but yeah I'm dead serious as you can see" they both looked at each other and laughed heartily.

"You're crazy Kim" she grabbed the luggage and pulled it towards the bedroom "Like really really crazy" as she continued walking.

"There's actually a fact in that statement" Jennie replied, gaining another echo of laugh from Rosie who was now inside the open bedroom.

Her eyes roamed around the unit, and it's not far from her and Jisoo's, it looked exactly the same except for the brighter aura caused by some light colored interior stuffs that Rosie got. Which actually fits in with her personality, a girl who brightens everyone's day, or hers just to be exact.

"Where's Jisoo anyway? She's not helping you move?" The blonde girl appeared back from the room and walked towards Jennie's direction. She helped her lift the big box up and carried it in front of the couch. They both breathe out once they're settled on the bouncy couch.

"She's busy. It's Sehun's birthday today" Rosie made a long 'Ohh' while nodding "So... yeah, that's a good way to say goodbye" she chuckled bitterly.

Rosie carefully tilted her head to look at Jennie. She slowly reached for the girl's back and caressed it, comforting her with the only way she knew she could. "It's okay Jen," she started when she noticed the gloss on Jennie's eyes. She scooted closer and with low voice saying "it's okay to cry."

Jennie had a little panic when she felt the liquid under her eyes. She immediately sniffed and wiped it off with the back of her hand. And did the opposite of what the girl had recommended, forcing herself to laugh again "Thanks Rosie" she lifted her arms and immediately pulled Rosie for a tight hug, closing her eyes tightly so she could stop what was bound to happen.

She should be grateful, someone's there for her, someone who could finally listen.

I was feeling alone for too long despite having companion.

"Hey, I'm just here okay?" Rosie caressed Jennie's back "And you can cry on me anytime" she pulled away from the hug and cupped Jennie's cheek with a warm smile.

"Thanks Rosie" her eyes are still glossy, but she was wearing a tight smile "I honestly don't know how to go on with my life without your advices"

"Hey, no!" the girl reached for her arm and caressed it "It's not me Jen. It's you, finally having the courage to put yourself first"

The latter chuckled, shaking her head "Yeah right, of course" she looked around "I mean, look at me, I'm a mess and bothering your peaceful life"

"Trust me, it's a pleasure to have you here. It's kinda lonely in here" she shrugged making Jennie laugh a little.

"Anyways," the blonde girl stood up "I'm gonna prepare some lunch, I've been itching to cook this new recipe I've learned and I'm glad you're here to be the judge of it" she grinned, looking back at Jennie while walking towards the small kitchen "Just... feel at home okay?"

Jennie nodded "Thank Rosie, I will" she took a deep breath before pulling herself to get up again. It's gonna be a long day.

• • •

The two spent their whole day unpacking and organizing all of Jennie's stuff, and when evening came, they were both on the couch, slouching and catching their own breaths.

"You good?" Rosie looked at Jennie who was now staring straight, her chest still rising up and down from exhaustion "you look extremely tired" she released a short laugh.

"Yeah" when her gaze met Rosie's, the girl made a half smile and tapped her own thighs, gesturing Jennie to lay her head on her lap. Jennie obliged with a smile and let the blonde girl caress her hair.

Could this be my new home?

Jennie felt the fading touch on her head and looked up. Rosie was starting to fall asleep. She huffed and slowly took the soft hand when the girl's head finally fell "You're kind of cute, you know that?" She said in a whisper, knowing that the sleeping girl won't hear her.

She kept staring at Rosie's face and gently caressed her hand before kissing it "If only..."

A vibration from Rosie's pocket broke the silence. Jennie immediately got up as she watched Rosie dig into her pockets "Hello?.... What?!... Now way!" The girl stood up and walked towards the door, still holding the device on her other ear.

"Lisa!!" Rosie threw herself to the girl in front of her door, she was holding a paper bag which Jennie assumed to be a Chinese food since the logo was familiar to the ones she and Jisoo used to have for dinner "What are you doing here??" Rosie pulled away but their arms are still locked up on each other.

"Well," she lifted the bag and smiled "I'm here with this..." she stared a little longer at Rosie with serious expression, could be she just missed her or asking for something "Will you forgive me? For being such a bitch last time?"

Rosie slapped her chest lightly "Of course, you dummy. I can never not forgive you" the two hugged again, tightly and longer this time. "I've missed you" Rosie said with shut eyes.

"I've missed you too"

"But you're not texting me back" Rosie whined, shaking both their bodies.

Lisa opened her eyes, but instead of continuing their usual argument, her face fell and her arms suddenly felt weak. A brunette who was sitting on the couch, was looking at their direction.

"You didn't tell me you have a guest here" she said in a low voice, making Rosie slowly pull.

"Lis... I—"

Lisa pulled away completely and chuckled, her head hanging low "Of course" she looked at Rosie again and held the bag in front of her "Here"

She took the bag hesitantly "Lisa, please. You can eat with us and—"

"It's okay, Rosie." She forced a smile and slowly walked back "See you around"

"Lisa!" Rosie shouted but the girl continued walking, not looking back. "Fuck" she whispered.

• • •

"So? How was it?" Jisoo made her last blow and flicked her fingers, stepping on the burning stick that was once sitting on her mouth.

Instead of answering, the girl coughed, inhaling the unpleasant air that Jisoo created moments ago "Damn unnie, can you stop smoking while I'm around?"

"Stop being dramatic Lisa. Now tell me, are they already fucking?" Her posture straightened, finally paying full attention to her companion.

"Now who's being more dramatic here?" Lisa laughed before continuing "Of couse not! Rosie is not like that. Maybe Jennie is" she shrugged.

"Do you want me to punch you?" Jisoo asked in a stern voice, making Lisa laugh even harder than before.

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a/n. sorry for the late update! since we're at ch 10 already, i'm starting to write jisoo's pov :)))