[𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫 ☆ 𝐭𝐨 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞 ☆ 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠!]
𝑱𝒆𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒆'𝒔 𝑷𝑶𝑽:
As soon as I got back to my friends, I could feel the teasing stares from Wendy, Seulgi, and Mark, while Eun Woo and Jisoo looked like they were ready to pounce on me.
But considering one’s my best friend and the other my cousin, I knew I was safe… for now.
"So, Jennie Kim, care to share what you and Rose talked about?" Seulgi’s voice was dripping with mischief.
"Yeah, spill the tea," Wendy smirked, leaning in like she was about to hear some juicy gossip.
"Let me guess," Mark interjected, grinning like he’d cracked the code, "You got all jealous of Eun Woo and now you're trying to win Rose back again as your girlfriend, right?"
I rolled my eyes so hard I thought they might get stuck. Seriously, jealous of Eun Woo? Not a chance.
"Oh, come on, Jennie. We all saw it—you were totally jealous when we were chatting with Rose and Lisa," Wendy giggled, clearly enjoying this way too much.
Mark and Seulgi couldn’t hold back their laughter either, egging Wendy on.
I shot them a glare that said, "Do you really think I'm that obvious?"
Even if there was a flicker of jealousy, it sure as hell wasn’t because of Rose. No, it was Lisa who had me all twisted up inside. But there’s no way I could let them in on that—not even my closest or best friends.
I decided to ignore their teasing, trying to keep my cool. But of course, idiots wasn’t about to let it go that easily.
"Come on, Jennie, you can tell us. We’re your best friends! No secrets here," Seulgi said, nudging me with her elbow.
"Yeah, we’re all dying to know," Mark added, his grin widening.
Wendy leaned closer, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. "Did Rose say anything about wanting to get back together? Or was it just casual?"
I sighed, realizing they wouldn’t drop it. I had to give them something or they’d keep pestering me all night.
"It was nothing serious, okay?" I finally said, trying to sound as casual as possible. "Just catching up, that’s all."
Wendy raised an eyebrow, clearly not convinced. "Just catching up, huh? So, no feelings resurfacing? No old flames rekindling?"
I shook my head, keeping my face neutral. "Nope. Just friends. That’s it."
Mark snorted, crossing his arms. "Sure, friends. And I’m the King of England."
Before I could respond, Jisoo, who had been quiet all this time, suddenly spoke up, his tone sharp. "You better not be playing with Rose’s feelings, Jennie. She’s been through enough."
His words hit me like a punch to the gut. Jisoo was always protective, especially when it came to the people he cared about. And Rose was one of those people.
I met his gaze, my voice steady. "I’m not playing with anyone’s feelings, Jisoo. I wouldn’t do that."
Jisoo studied me for a moment, then nodded, seemingly satisfied with my answer. "Good. Just remember that."
I exhaled, relieved that the interrogation was over—for now. But inside, I was still reeling. They had no idea what was really going on, what I was really feeling.
And I intended to keep it that way. For as long as I could.
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𝑹𝒐𝒔𝒆'𝒔 𝑷𝑶𝑽:
Seeing Jennie after all these years stirred something deep inside me.
I can’t help but wonder what he wants to talk about. There's a part of me that's still clinging to the hope that maybe, just maybe, there's still something between us. But when I look into his eyes, that spark I used to see isn’t there anymore.
Maybe it’s time I finally accept that and let go.
“Unnie, hurry up!” Lisa called from the car, her voice impatient and strained.
I couldn’t help but smile at her frustration. Settling into the driver’s seat, I glanced at her and asked, “Lili, what was that all about? Jennie wanted to talk to you. Why did you blow him off like that?”
Lisa’s expression hardened, her eyes flashing with something unexpected—jealousy. “Unnie, I don’t want to get into it. But why were you spending so much time with him? Are you two thinking about getting back together or something?”
Her words struck me hard. The jealousy in her voice was clear and startling.
"Why would Lili be jealous if I talked to Jennie more?" I wondered, puzzled.
I shook my head and said, “No, we can never get back together. That’s not going to happen.”
Lisa’s gaze softened, but her eyes were now filled with a new kind of pain.
“I-I’m sorry, unnie. I shouldn’t have said anything. Please forgive me,” she stammered, tears brimming in her eyes.
Quickly, I pulled her into a side hug, my heart aching at her distress. “It’s okay, Lili.”
She clung to me, sobbing quietly. I gently wiped her tears, my voice soothing. “Shhh, it’s okay. Please don’t cry, baby.”
After a few moments, Lisa’s sobs quieted. I hated seeing her like this. Despite our step-sister relationship, I loved her like my own sister and would do anything to make her feel better.
I started the car, driving us toward my apartment. I glanced over at Lisa, who had her head tilted back and eyes closed, trying to steady her emotions. The tension in the car was palpable, but I hoped that the comfort of home would help her find some peace.
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𝑳𝒊𝒔𝒂'𝒔 𝑷𝑶𝑽:
I don’t know why I spoke to unnie like that. I’ve never been one to lash out, especially not at her. But I’m feeling this deep, gnawing hurt right now.
Until today, I’d only heard rumors about Jennie being a womanizer. But seeing him with Tyuzu, that Korean model, right outside the restroom—it shattered something inside me. What was he even doing with her? I can’t shake the image from my mind.
I’m so jealous. I love Jennie more than I’ve ever admitted, and it’s tearing me apart. I don’t know how to approach him or if he’d even give me a chance. After all, unnie was his ex. If Jennie and I did become something, would unnie even accept it?
These questions are swirling in my mind, leaving me frustrated and confused. I can’t stand the thought of Jennie with someone else, and I’m unsure how to handle these feelings.
Argh, I’m so lost right now.
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