Home Is Always You

003

"Are they here yet?"

Jennie heard Sohee asked beside her as they walk past the arrival gate of Jeju International Airport, a couple of bodyguards following closely.

"I think so", she replied, "Jisoo texted ten minutes ago."

Jennie looks around in search of her bestfriends who are supposed to pick them up. She told them she could just go straight to the villa, but the couple insisted on picking them up because they're sentimental like that. Those monkeys.

Her head's still throbbing from that 13-hour flight and she's still trying to absorb the fact that she's back in Korea. Back in her homeland. Despite the bad memories, somehow, it excites her to finally feel the warmth of her own country again.

There's still the fear. It never leaves. But maybe she just missed every beautiful thing about this place, that a small smile managed to escape her lips.

"Nini!"

Her smile widened when she finally saw the two persons she missed the most. The couple walked towards her hand in hand, with Lisa waving at her like the total dork that she is. She also notices a few number of bodyguards behind them.

"Lili, Chu", she greeted them once they're face-to-face.

Jennie wasn't able to continue whatever speech she has prepared, when the two girls tackled her in a hug. She could only chuckle as she embraces them back. Not seeing these two idiots for two years was torture for her. They've been together since they were in diapers, and this is probably the longest time they've been apart.

"We missed you, Jendeuk", Jisoo spoke after they broke the hug.

"Not the mushy type, but yeah, we missed you, Nini", playfully bumping a fist on her shoulder, Lisa said, "How've you been? How's London?"

Jennie takes her time scanning the couple. Two years of non-stop work did a lot to them, she notices. Both girls have lost weight. Although they're still as beautiful as when she last saw them, exhaustion was somehow visible in their facade. She knew they needed this vacation more than ever.

"London's been nothing but amazing to me. You hearing my british accent?", Jennie replied in a playful manner, grinning as she does.

The couple jokingly shook their heads and poses a thumbs down, "I ain't hearing anything, Jen."

They bubble in a laugh, and Jisoo's just glad that her bestfriend can finally smile and crack jokes with them again. Her last image of Jennie before the girl left for London was heartbreaking, to say the least. So, it's wonderful seeing her regaining her joy.

"Oh, and London HQ's doing great and well managed thanks to this beautiful lady beside me", the brunette averts her attention to Sohee, who then took a step closer when she gently pulls her by the waist, "Lili, Chu, this is Sohee, my Senior Vice President...and my girlfriend."

Lisa and Jisoo side-glanced each other, both visibly surprised. In the two years, they've only ever spoken with Jennie on the phone occasionally. Christmas, birthdays. They admit they kind of lost updates about their bestfriend because of the latter's choice to be alone and forget her downfall back home. Albeit knowing Jennie's whereabouts, they respected her privacy and didn't force her to meet them. If the brunette wanted to heal on her own, all they could do was support her.

So, news about Jennie's new girlfriend was quite a surprise. The girl never told them. They didn't bother opening up the topic either. But instead of feeling upset about the secrecy, they felt relieved seeing their bestfriend all smiles while introducing Sohee.

Maybe Jennie's really moved on.

The couple extended their hand out as they formally introduced themselves to the woman. They must admit she's really gorgeous.