Mistake or fate? (JenLisa Adaptation)

Twelve

Wrapped under a fluffy and soft blanket, Lisa sat curled up next to Jennie on her couch. They were laughing together as they flipped through endless note cards.

It was just like any other moment. It wasn't special, it was just a normal Thursday night in mid- April. Jennie insisted on helping Lisa study for her history test that was the next day. They'd been flipping through a stack of cards for the better half of the hour when something clicked in Lisa's mind.

Maybe it was the sparkle in Jennie's eyes as she laughed when Lisa spoke in goofy high pitched cartoon voices as she answered the questions.

Perhaps it wasn't even that.

Was it the feeling of home that caused it to click in Lisa's mind as she sat on the familiar couch curled under a blanket that smelled like her girlfriend?

Whatever it was, It wasn't a grand gesture that made her realize it. No, it was sharing a whole hearted laugh with the other woman over child-like voices.

It was in that particular moment that Lisa Manobal realized she was falling in love with Jennie Kim.

As realization washed over Lisa's face, Jennie caught sight of the sudden shift. It was as if the entire energy in the room shifted along with Lisa's emotions.

"What? What's wrong?" The brunette was quick to fix anything to make sure her girlfriend was happy.

Lisa's heart fluttered and she felt weightless. Her mind stopped for once. Sitting up and moving the comforting blanket off to the side, she shifted so that she was sitting on top of Jennie's legs, straddling her.

"It's nothing, I'm... just really happy that you're helping me study." Lisa said honestly with a slight pause. It was a white lie. She knew that, but more importantly, she hoped Jennie didn't pick up on that.

Lisa had more to say in that moment, but was it the right timing?

They'd spent the last month going on dates and meeting in the library together. They'd moved past the first date jitters and the second date expectations. On their third date, they'd bypassed sex and moved straight to cuddling on a couch while watching a movie marathon of cheesy horror flicks.

It was the first week of April when Jennie gave Lisa her very own key to the apartment, allowing her to freely come and go as she pleased. They easily slid into a routine that felt comfortable and perfect to Lisa.

Which was why she couldn't ruin anything that she had. She knew it wouldn't be long before they could unfold different layers of their relationship.

"Jennie..." She knew what she wanted to say. I love you.

"I'm so happy." She said instead.

She kissed her soft lips, allowing their tongues to dance the tango together, as they fused together.

Lisa could not recall a time in her life where she was happier, and maybe that was because never before did she have Jennie.

Jennie was Lisa's happiness. It was the same sentiment as the old home is where the heart is, saying.

"I'm glad you're happy, Lisa." She said sweetly to the blonde as she held her gaze. "You mean everything to me." She said just louder than a whisper.

Lisa stood and pulled Jennie off the couch. "Time for dinner and you promised you'd teach me a few things. I want to be able to cook for you someday." Lisa said as she pulled her girlfriend in for another kiss. "I have to be able to spoil you too." She smiled.

"I never break my promises." Jennie said in a husky tone.

"Then promise me this, no matter what happens, you'll always be there for me." Lisa said in a hopeful tone. As much as she was falling for the other woman, something told her it was all too good to be true. It felt magical, almost like a dream being with Jennie. How could she have been so lucky to find such a wonderful person was beyond her.