13 Reasons Why

Off tape 03

JISOO

We were in our booth, eating our food and just having a great time.

Jennie radiated so much happiness right now and she practically glowed every time I looked at her. That was why, when I suddenly saw Im Nayeon in the corner of my eye, my first instinct was to prevent Jennie from seeing her as well. I didn't want bad memories and experiences to ruin what I'd just built up today.

I tried to keep my glare off of Nayeon so Jennie wouldn't look at her, but Nayeon suddenly turned around from the cashier she was standing with and looked straight at our booth.

She must have felt someone looking at her. As soon as her gaze landed on Jennie her jaw dropped.

Oh right, everyone else still thought Jennie was dead. I was pretty sure Mrs. Kim and I were the only people who knew she wasn't - well, except for Nayeon now.

Of course, Jennie got curious about who had my attention and looked in the same direction I was looking in. Jennie and Nayeon shared eye contact and I could feel Jennie stiffen up slightly since we were holding hands.

Within seconds, Nayeon was walking towards our table and I internally panicked.

I knew this was about Jennie and Nayeon, not me, but I couldn't help but feel the urge to do something. I felt like I had to take care of Jennie.

But, she was strong, she had gone through so much already on her own, and she could do this as well. This time I'd just be rooting for her on the sideline.

"Hi, Jen, "Nayeon said, a shocked undertone clear in her voice.

"Don't... call me that, "Jennie shut her eyes quickly, her fists clenching and unclenching around mine.

"Sorry, "Nayeon answered, deflated, her eyes, meanwhile scanning every part of Jennie's face as if she was the 8th wonder of the world.

"But you- you're... alive, "she said, not even believing her own words.

"That's right, Sherlock, "Jennie said sarcastically looking up at Nayeon as if she was a waste of time - which she probably was.

"Jennie, "Mrs. Kim gave her a warning look. Jennie muttered a small sorry in return to which her mom nodded.

The whole atmosphere was very tense and uncomfortable. Nayeon was still trying to believe her own eyes at the sight of Jennie. Mrs. Kim and I had no place in this, we were just here to make sure Jennie was okay. And Jennie, yeah, she looked to be going through all sorts of emotions right now.

"So, what do ya want?" Jennie's patience finally ran out.

"I want to apologize. What I did was wrong and selfish and just not okay. I didn't hear you out and I only cared about my reputation and that's an awful thing to do. I know the chance of us becoming best friends again is very small, but I at least don't want you to hate me. You can scold me all you want, but please just give me the chance to make this right..." Nayeon pleaded, and I actually must say, that wasn't a bad apology.

She did a pretty good job.

"I don't know Nayeon... you messed our friendship up. What you did hit me, "Jennie explained. I could see she was contradicted right now.

"I'll think about it, "she finally looked Nayeon in the eyes.

"That's more than enough for me. I'll make this right I swear, "Nayeon promised.

"Okay."

With that being said, Nayeon walked away again and we were left in silence in our booth.

"That was great of you. You're so strong, "I smiled at her, pecking her lips quickly.

"Thank you, love, "we were all taken aback by the nickname, but I quickly found myself loving it.

"Okay, enough with the lovey-dovey. Let a mom eat her food, "Mrs. Kim chuckled, making Jennie and I do so as well.

As Mrs. Kim focused on her burger, I turned to Jennie.

"I don't want to, but we have to talk about this; what are we gonna do with school? No one knows you're alive. That's gonna cause attention, "I pointed out.

I knew Jennie didn't want to discuss this either, but it had to be done.

"I know. I'm just gonna walk in like any other day. Let people think what they want. I'm pretty sure the whole school knows now that I was innocent in the scenario Jongin put up so at least I don't hope I'll get as much bullied anymore. Just maybe because I'm gay now, but I can handle it. As long as you're right there with me."

"Of course. Are you sure? You're not gonna get the urge to... you know... again?" I needed to be sure of this.

"Yes, I'm sure. And if I ever get the urge you'll be the first to know. I'll do anything to prevent it though, "she gently squeezed my hand in hers, assuringly.

We smiled at each other and turned back to our food after exchanging quick I love you's.

No one would ever lay as much as a threatening finger on Jennie and that was a promise I was making to myself right now. From this moment on, I'd do anything in my power to make her life joyful again.

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They're so... sweet. I'm crying.