I Hate U | Jenlisa

Chapter 40

Jackson leaned forward, eyebrows furrowed, and scrutinized the dark-haired girl in front of him, who was sitting right next to Rosé on the couch.

"I really don't want to be rude, but what is she doing here?"

he asked, more curious than judgmental or reproachful.
That didn't stop Rosé from wrapping an arm protectively around Jisoo's waist and giving Jackson a dark look. Maybe it was because of the situation in the morning, maybe it was how much closer the two girls had become over the weekend, both girls were more receptive to criticism from the other.

"Because I say so, Wang! Last time I checked, this was still my home, and my girlfriend can be here whenever she wants.",

she said icily.
Jackson raised his hands in defense.

"Wow, I don't mean that in a bad way. Goodness... I just want to know why she's at our emergency meeting. I thought... we were discussing our next steps.",

he said, looking first at Lisa and then at Bambam for help. While Lisa simply avoided his gaze so as not to be tempted to contradict her best friend (who was creepy like no other when she was seriously pissed off), Bambam shrugged.

"Sorry buddy, but I think Jisoo has the right to be here. What happened at school today affects her too.",

he muttered, as if he wasn't entirely convinced himself. Jackson shrugged aß well and left it at that.

"I already know everything anyway.",

Jisoo admitted blithely.
Lisa, Jackson and Bambam immediately stared at her in surprise before Jackson looked at Rosé and crossed his arms.

"I guess that's your merit?",

he stated dryly.
It sounded like a question, but it wasn't. The answer was clear anyway.
Rosé nodded relaxed.

"Yes. We-"

"What the fuck, Chaeng. Seriously?",

Bambam interrupted whatever the blonde girl was about to say.
Lisa and Jackson looked at him in surprise. Bambam was usually the one who reacted less harshly. The one who was understanding. The one who tried to find a solution for everyone. A balance.
Rosé sighed.

"I'll explain it, just-"

"What is there to explain? I understand that you are together and share a lot. But this topic should stay between the four of us! Jisoo will tell Jennie.",

he interrupted her again.
In the meantime, he had stood up. Rosé furrowed her eyebrows, but remained seated. Jisoo squeezed her hand and looked Bambam in the eye.

"Yes, I will. But I haven't yet. So if you would listen-"

"Shut up!",

Bambam growled.
Lisa immediately stood up and intervened.

"Wow, Bammy. Relax a little. What's wrong?",

she asked worriedly.
Bambam  looked angrily at his childhood friend.

"Be honest, did you know about this?"

Lisa shook her head and put her hands on his shoulders.

"No, I'm as surprised as you are. But I trust Chaengie. I'm sure she has a good reason for it, don't you think?"

Bambam slumped his shoulders. Then he squinted at Jackson.

"I don't want him to have gotten into trouble for nothing."

he whispered almost silently.
Lisa was the only one who could hear. She nodded gravely.

"I know, buddy. But Rosie wouldn't do anything stupid."