Hate You, Love You. | Jenlisa

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I choose the part of indifference at his confession for obvious reasons but really, I'm freaking out on the inside. I had suspected that he had a clue as to who Lisa really is, he's a cop and might have been briefed on his way here about the shit that happens in this town.

However, he can't know that I know about this and probably much more because that'll put Lisa and I in a lot of hot water. I did keep silent about Lisa's involvement with Kai when I was questioned by the police last year.

"Involved in gang related activities?" I whisper. "Where'd you get that idea from?"

He sighs in frustration. "It's not an idea, Jen. It's a fact."

"You just said she's 'suspected'. How can it be a fact when she's a suspect?"

He looks at me suspiciously. "Why are you defending her?"

"I'm not defending her. You were the one who told me that you can't put a person on a charge unless you have concrete facts," I shrug. "What if you're wrong?"

"I'm not wrong. There are a lot of gangs that operate here in town. She has been on the town's police radar but they've never been able to pin her with anything. Most of these gangs are heavily involved in cocaine pushing and procuring weapons." Oh boy.

"Given by the fact that they're never been able to pin her with anything, she has to have accomplices and connections in high places."

My mind reverts back to Lisa and I's conversation and she did say she has connections.

"Some are even connected to the mafia," he says pointedly, looking directly at me but I give him no reaction. My face remains impassive and I don't say a word.

Hyejun has literally pieced everything together, he just hasn't realized it yet. Lisa is a gang leader, and her accomplices are Jisoo, Taehyung and Seulgi. He's not far off when he said they are connected to the mafia.

When I was kidnapped, a man named Vladimir called Lisa and she confirmed later on during the 12th grade field trip that Vladimir is a mafia boss that she regularly delivers weapons to.

I can't tell Hyejun all these things. It'll send everything and everyone straight to hell.

"I'm sure your hunch is wrong." I try to open the car door again but Hyejun doesn't show a hint of a smile. "I'm a cop, Jen," he whispers. "I know what I'm saying. I don't want you caught up in her bullshit."

Hyejun rarely curses. Ever since we met, he has only cursed twice, at least in front of me. If he's doing so now, and judging by the fact that his eyes are sending me a strong warning, he's as serious as a heart attack.

"I told you I didn't like her the first day we met because I knew who she was. I also knew she attended Winterwood." He confesses. "We're keeping a close eye on her. I'm not supposed to tell you all this but I am because I care about you, a lot more than I thought I would."

What?

"You're like a sister to me and I'd be damned if I let you put your hand in a burning fire. Suspect or not, she's dangerous and you should dead whatever feelings you have for her and cut whatever communication you have with her."

Too late for that.

"Hyejun, I–"

"Let me finish."

I nod and he holds my eyes with his. "You're already in one pile of trouble, don't dig yourself another hole. When things go down, trust me, you don't want to be caught in the crossfire. This is a warning not a threat and I hope that for your sake, you listen to me."