It's Over, and So Are We

Six

It's still a bit cold even though she turns the room heater on. Jisoo blows some air and rub her hands together, seeking for warmth. Haein's apartment is now nice and clean. The food that she ordered arrived five minutes ago and the table is set. Now Jisoo only has to wait for Haein to come. She rushes to the front door when she hears the beeping sound. Someone just unlock it. It must be him.

"Oppa!" happy tears filled her eyes when she sees him.

Haein looks at her with such an unreadable expression.

She doesn't care, at first. Jisoo then runs and hug him tight. "I miss you so much."

No pat on her back as she usually gets. Both of Haein's hands stay still, he doesn't even hug her back. Jisoo, who unwillingly admits there must be something wrong, slowly takes one step back.

"Oppa, what's wrong?"

Haein looks somehow dissappointed. "Why did you do it?"

"Do what?"

"On the day you sent me off to Busan. Your recording hasn't even done, has it?"

Haein's words send chill down to her spine. "How did you know?"

"That's not important." Haein pulls his luggage and carries his hand bag to the living room. He sits on the sofa and let out a heavy sigh. "Jisoo-ya, I told you that you don't have to come if you can't make it."

"How could I? You're about to leave for a month..." Jisoo comes closer to Haein, but chooses to just stands near him. "Besides, it's already taken care of. I got a warning, but it's not that serious."

"Not that serious? So you plan to do it again since it's not a big issue as of now?"

"Why do you make such a big deal about it? I did it for you!" Jisoo shouts, then she instantly regrets it.

Haein seems so hurted. "You never listen to me, do you?"

Jisoo doesn't answer. There is this tense air between them.

"I'm really tired. Maybe we can just call it a day. I'm sorry." He turned away.

What Jisoo expects after being separated for four weeks is his warm hugs and kisses. But look what she got now? Haein doesn't even react to the surprise she has prepared.

"Fine, if that's what you want." She leaves.

***

"I mean, he didn't have to be that harsh to me, right?" Jisoo angrily says to Lisa.

Lisa, who is forced to hear the same story over and over again, just keep silent while scooping her ice cream. "Are you done complaining?"

"Give me that!" She takes the ice cream cup from Lisa.

For a little while, Lisa just watch her eating strawberry ice cream while watching Coco on TV.

"Eonnie, now that you've calmed down, can I say something?"

"Sure, go ahead." She takes another scoop.

"Well... I think Haein-nim is not the one to blame, though."

"What did you just say?" Jisoo suddenly glares at Lisa.

"I'm not finished yet, listen Eonnie." Lisa scoots over and is now facing her. "First, he clearly told you not to come if you couldn't make it, but you did the opposite. Second, you said that you did that for him. It's like you put him on blame."

"What? But that's not what I mean!"

"Yes I know, but when you said that, he must have felt somehow responsible."

For a moment, Jisoo imagines being in Haein's shoes. She remembers the look in Haein's eyes yesterday. He must have felt worried to hear such news the moment he got home after a long shot. The way she acted up to him only made things worse for Haein.

"Lisa-ya... I feel terrible now."

Lisa lets out a loud sigh. She takes her ice cream back from Jisoo. "It's not too late to say sorry, Eonnie."

Jisoo nods weakly.

***

Jisoo never feels this anxious before meeting Haein before. What if he is still mad and doesn't want to meet her? She takes a deep breath before rings his door bell. Haein opens it not long after.

"You're here." He smiles.

"I... have some spare time before training so I decided to come."

Haein hums. "Come on in." He walks inside as Jisoo follows him.

"I didn't have the chance to say it yesterday. Thank you for keeping my apartment in a good shape. Also, the food was really good."

"You ate all of them?"

"Yes, all of them. Two portions." He laughs. "I was really hungry. I skipped dinner yesterday because of the long trip. Still, next time we should eat together, alright?"

Looking at him smiling and throwing jokes, it's like the fight never happened. Jisoo knows Haein wants to fix things by making her feel good. He doesn't want this meeting to end up like yesterday. Maybe he just wants Jisoo to forget it. But she can't.

"Why are you acting so nice?" She pulls the back of his shirt.

Haein stops walking, then turns around.

"Oppa, I was so mean to you. I'm sorry."

He smiles brightly. "It's okay."

"I shouldn't have said what I said. That was very selfish of me. What happened before is not your fault, Oppa. I just realized that I didn't do it for you. I did it for myself." She bravely stares straight into Haein's eyes. "I... just really wanted to meet you so I didn't think much. I promise I won't do it again. Please forgive me."

Haein gently pulls her into his hug. "It's okay, Love."

She feels so relieved when she feels Haein's hand patting her back. "You're the only one I need, Oppa. Whatever happens, please don't leave me."

Haein doesn't answer. He just tighten his hug.