A Symbol of Love | Rosé X Reader

08 - Indirect Bonding Experience

After a few minutes of Rosie and me talking to each other, someone knocked at the door. "Guys, food's ready!" I heard Jennie say through the door. We got up and joined the others at the dining table. I was also greeted by some of Lisa's cats.

"Aww they like you! You have to come over more often" Lisa said while petting them. I just chuckled and said that I will try.

The time went by, I shared an awesome meal with the Blackpink members and Rosie also taught me some more chords on the guitar. I really enjoyed the quality time we spent together.

"I really hope we can do this again. If you're not busy with practice or concerts and I'm not busy with classes of course..." I said while I was preparing to leave. Rosie smiled and nodded. "I feel the same way. I'll try to make as much time for you as I can"

The days went by, I was almost drowning in homework and projects, even though it was still the beginning of the semester. It really is a whole different level over here. Ryuji and Sophie felt the same. We barely saw each other at home, only during dinner. The rest of the evenings and weekends, we all were busy with studying.

Rosie and I texted and called from time to time and we told each other about our day and how much work we both have to do. Also, I really got into Blackpink's music and listened to it almost on repeat, which Sophie really liked. She still thinks it was her achievement to get me to listen to them. I wonder how she would react, if I told her that I literally spend a day at their apartment?

Almost 3 weeks after Rosie and I last met each other, we were talking over FaceTime again. "Yeah, we've been practicing for the Music Core Performance this weekend. My schedule is always really packed before shows like that." Rosie told me and I nodded along. I was really hoping we would find some time to meet each other again soon.

"Speaking of which... Would you be interested to come? I'm sure, I can manage to get some tickets for you" She suddenly suggested and my eyes widened. "Really? I was hoping to see you perform someday, but I don't know if I can afford that. Sophie was talking about your performance all day yesterday."

Rosie giggled and smiled softly. "If I get some tickets for you to come to our show, they'll be free of course, silly." My face grew red a little from embarrassment because I felt like I would use Rosie to get a bunch of exclusive stuff for free. I already told her about my concern and feelings of her always gifting me so much, but she just smiled and told me to not worry about it.

"Then... If you could get 3 tickets for me and my roommates, we would love to come. I'll make sure to drag them away from their desks." I answered and we ended our call a few minutes later.

The next day I found an envelope in our mailbox with a little rose drawn on it, so I knew it was from Rosie. I opened it and along with the 3 tickets I found a little handwritten note.

"I got you the tickets as promised. I made sure to make them first row so I could see you while performing, I'm sure it will boost my performance even more. Can't wait to see you again 🌹💕 -R-"

I called Sophie and Ryuji into the living room and showed them the tickets. Sophie, obviously, lost all of her calm and rambled on about how I was able to get these while holding her ticket and staring at it. Ryuji just thanked me and bowed to me. It's cute how casual he acts most of the time but then in such moments he's pretty formal and polite.

The weekend came and thanks to Sophie's concert experience, we got to the studio hours in advance to get good seats, even though we were going to get first row seats either way, thanks to the tickets. I was nervous and happy at the same time. I got to see Rosie again, even if it was just for the duration of the show and no one-on-one private time, but I didn't care. The important thing was that I got to see her.

During their performance my eyes were mainly on Rosie. I cheered like everyone else, or at least most of the other Blinks, because Sophie got a little too into it and partied next to me, like it was her last day alive. I made eye contact with Rosie a few times and even the other members spotted and looked at me when they weren't center and it wouldn't be too obvious that they looked at one specific person. I saw how happy everyone was while performing. I knew how hard they worked and how exhausting their practices get. To see them here, enjoy what they worked for so hard, made me just as happy as them.

It was such a nice change to enjoy this show, because my roommates and I have been doing nothing but studying for weeks. I feel like I got high from the serotonin. Sophie grabbed my arm tightly when the show came to the conclusion part of announcing this weeks winner. She obviously wanted Blackpink to win. I mean, me too.

"And the winner of this weeks Music Core is..... BLACKPINK!" One of the MCs exclaimed and Sophie started to scream and jump up and down while I was just cheering happily. I could see the shock and happiness in all the members faces. They still react so cute after every win, even though they are international superstars already, winning awards after awards, breaking record after record and should be used to it by now.

Their encore started and they even came down the stage to celebrate with their Blinks together. As far as I know, they never did that before. Rosie came right over to me while singing her part, but she acted like I was just one of many unknown fans. I can't blame her behavior, but it still somehow hurt a little that she was so close but also so far away from me.

I still enjoyed the rest of the show. After it ended, Sophie, Ryuji and I went outside to get some fresh air. "That was SO COOL!! I still can't believe I saw Blackpink live and up close! They even came right to us! Ahh Y/N how can I ever thank you for getting those tickets?" Sophie almost cried while hugging me. I just laughed and gently escaped from her grip. "It's fine, really. I really felt like we needed a break after all this studying and this was the perfect opportunity. No need to repay me in any way."

On our way back home I got a text message from Rosie. "I'm so happy that we won! It's a shame I couldn't really celebrate with you though. I hope you enjoyed it either way. Let's celebrate together soon, okay?" A smile snuck onto my face and after typing a short reply, I went home in the best mood I've been in for a long time.