Meeting you | LisRene AU [BOOK 1]

10

Lisa had gone home at eleven that night, long after Netflix had finished playing their movie of choice and going on to play some random show. After their not-very brief make-out session, they'd settled into a cuddling position and tried to watch the show for a little while before Lisa realized that it was getting a bit late, and she was actually tired enough to fall asleep. To avoid falling asleep at Irene's apartment, despite really wanting to give in and cuddle with Irene all night, she'd forced herself to get up. Irene had as well since she was Lisa's ride, and their date had ended with a sweet goodbye kiss and the promise of a text in the morning.

Lisa had slept surprisingly peacefully despite having to be alone in her own bed, and her mother had already been asleep, so she'd escaped any questioning about the dorky smile stuck on her face. Irene had the strangest effect on her, and Lisa loved it.

Sunday morning had been peaceful, and Lisa had slept in late and woken to a good morning text from Irene, with a note that she would be helping her friend Sehun move from his mom's place into his own apartment throughout the morning and would therefore be unavailable for a while. Lisa had replied, knowing that she wouldn't get an answer, and then decided that the next best thing to hanging out with Irene or texting her was to go over to Rosé's place. She was sure that her best friend wanted to pester her about the date anyway.

However, upon arriving at Rosé's house after stopping and getting herself a brief lunch and some coffee, she found that Jaehyun was also over at his parents' place.

He was the one to open the door, smiling and greeting her with a, "Hey, Lisa. I didn't know you and Rosé had plans today, I thought I'd come over and catch up with her a bit since our parents are out."

"Oh, we didn't have plans," Lisa was quick to say, "and I can go if you want."

"No, join us," he invited warmly. Jaehyun had always been like a brother to Lisa, even though she and Rosé had both seen him much less since he'd started college three years ago.

Fifteen minutes later, the three of them were sprawled across the living room couches, catching up on life and snacking on some chips that Jaehyun had brought out.

"So how's school been for you guys?" Jaehyun asked, and Lisa looked to her best friend to answer first, just as her phone vibrated in her lap.

"I mean, senior year is kinda more difficult than normal, but –" Lisa tuned out Rosé as she glanced down at her phone.

From Irene – Finally free!

To Irene – And you texted me in your first moment of freedom? I'm flattered. ;)

From Irene – Actually, I went pee first. Sorry. ;)

"Lisa?" Rosé prompted her suddenly, drawing Lisa's attention away from her phone. "School?"

"Oh, yeah. It's been fine. I finally started my college application stuff last week," Lisa answered briefly.

"Are you only applying to YG Univ?"

Lisa shrugged. "I'll apply to a few places, but I'm probably going to go to YGU. Mom can afford it, and it's a pretty good school. Plus, they offered me a great scholarship if I get accepted, and I'm not really worried about that part."

"Well that's awesome," Jaehyun agreed, nodding. "I think it'll be cool seeing you guys around campus for my last year of college next year. Kinda weird, though."

Rosé snickered. "Well don't worry, we won't follow you around and try to hang out with all of your friends."

To Irene – Oh damn. Bodily functions beat me :( I'm devastated.