Hate You, Love You. | Jenlisa

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"Have you heard from Somi?" Rosé asks as we walk to lunch together. Well, it's more like I'm dragging her to the lunch hall. I am so hungry I could eat a horse.

I had only a bite of an apple for breakfast because I was running late and that extended to Ella. I had her in school by 8am sharp and came in 5 minutes late to first period because of the early morning rush. Hyejun even got to school earlier that I did.

I got a firm reprimand from Mr. Kang about tardiness which is a plus for me because the old bat didn't hand me a detention slip. I'd rather listen to him lecture me in front of the class than spend an hour and a half with him in a room.

Note to self: Never binge watch shows on Netflix when you have school in the morning.

"You're closer to Suga that's why I'm asking."

"I have," I affirm. "She's doing good and won't be attending school for a while." Somi is 7 months along now which means she's 2 months away from delivering my godchild. We talk on Instagram often, she sends a baby bump pictures, and I talked to her yesterday on the phone.

From the tone of her voice, I could tell that she was really excited to be a mom. She doesn't have a choice but to be excited because that bump is living and breathing proof that there's a life inside her bringing a new life into the world is a beautiful thing.

Anyway, I'm happy for her. She and Suga are still going strong and she even said that they've discussed names for their little girl.

Yes, you heard right, they are having a little princess and I squealed so loud when she shared that bit of information with me. It was supposed to be a secret, only she, Suga and immediate family members know about it, but since I've been upgraded to godmother status, I get special privileges.

After the incident with Nancy at lunch, she decided that physical classes wouldn't be the best for her and the baby and I agree. People in high school are mean and judgemental and I applaud her for summoning the courage to attend school during the first few months of her pregnancy.

Arrangements have already been made with Principal Yang and she has been attending classes online. The SATs are next month and I worry because it is close to her due date but she assured me that she would be able to take the test remotely and be on track for graduation.

"How far along is she?"

"7 months."

"She's about to pop then."

"You have no idea," I chuckle. Somi also complained about the back pain and swollen feet, but I guess that's normal when you're close to your due date.

"Would she be able to make it in time for the exams?" We approach the noisy cafeteria and round the corner to our table. I flop down on the chair.

"She told me she would." I take a quick peek at the notice board to see what we're having. Pizza. "She wants to graduate with the rest of the class."

"I like her resilience."

"Same."

"And Suga?"

"I saw him in History." I guess you could say I've been a little distracted with the happenings in my life. I haven't made out time to check up on Suga to see how he's doing and adjusting with the realization that anytime from now, he'd be a dad.

I know it's not the most ideal of situations and no one expects to be a parent in their teens, but things happen and it's life. You just have to accept it and move the fuck on.

If Somi's account is anything to go by, he's handling things really well and he seems to really care about her. He wouldn't have fiercely defended her against Nancy that day if he didn't.