Direct And Linear Relationships

Chapter 38: Date

“Oh yes, I’m learning so much in college. Like for the most part students didn’t know how to do their own laundry, which frankly is quite sad and a little appalling at the same time. And skipping class was normal.” Jennie stated through our video chat.

“Skipping class has always been normal.” Vernon deadpanned as he sat back in his chair and adjusted the earpod. His hair was unusually messy and he rubbed his face as if he was trying to dispel the ache that resounded in his eyes whenever he was exhausted. Jennie rolled her eyes in response with an annoyed huff. Based off what I’ve heard it didn’t seem like I was missing much in college. Jennie talked about how there was no common courtesy in the bathrooms that they all shared and the stupid fad of writing on the bathroom stalls still happened. Vernon wasn’t a fan of his roommate due to the loud snoring and the early basketball practice sessions. In addition from what I could see in the background his roommate was very messy. Jennie's background was a little different. Books lay open, scattered across her floor along with multi-colored note and high-lighters strewn about as if she had been studying when we called.

“How are things going with you two?” Chaeyoung asked, leaning her elbows on the desk.

“Things are actually going really well.” Jungkook replied, as he took the laptop from me and began going into great detail about his assistant position at an ad agency. “Oh and-” he glanced at me hesitantly before a smile crossed his face. “Dahyun has a lunch date today.”

“WHAT?!” the three shouted at the same time, but Chaeyoung was the loudest.

“When were going to tell us?” she continued and at this point Jungkook handed me the laptop back, purposely putting me in front of the firing squad.

“I didn’t want to make a big deal about it.” Shrugging my shoulders and shooting a glare at Kookie who just held up his hands, got off the bed and started rummaging through my dresser. For what, I didn’t know. “It’s just lunch, it’s not a date.”

“Who is she?” Vernon pressed.

“Is that why you’re all dressed up?” Jennie added.

“Where did you meet her? Dish. The. Tea.” Chaeyoung finished.

Fucking Jungkook. “Her name is Jisoo. She’s another instructor that I work with at the gym. All she did was ask me out to lunch. And…I’m not dressed up. This is my usual attire.” I was wearing a crop top and skinny ripped jeans. Nothing special. But compared to what they saw me wear in high school, until I met Sana, I shouldn’t be surprised that my friends would notice. I glanced at the time on the bottom left corner of my screen. Oh shit. I gotta get going. “Speaking of, I have to leave, otherwise I’ll be late.”

“Wait what were her exact words?” Jennie asked, and even through the screen I could see the gleam in her eyes. Jeannie, damn did I miss her supportive attitude. I guess I got lucky for to be around people so positive.

“She said ‘are you free tomorrow around noon? I would like to take you out’.”

“It’s a date.” They all replied, once again in unison.

“Y’all stop. You’re making me nervous.”

“Why are you nervous? It’s not a date, right?” Chaeyoung raised an eyebrow sending a crooked smile. I rolled my eyes as the heckling and teasing started through the speakers I couldn’t really be mad at them. Some part of me kind of missed this, and A big part of me really missed them. After saying my goodbyes, Jungkook took over the conversation and lounged on my bed. I raced downstairs, grabbed my keys, helmet and took off to sushi restaurant Jisoo picked. The roads were fairly clear this afternoon and allowed me to go fast on my motorcycle, making a tunnel through the liquid sunshine that was shining on this beautiful September day. The restaurant came into view too fast for my liking and finally the nerves hit. Was this a date? No way, right? She just wanted to lunch, with a friend…right?