Shadows Of Stardom

Chapter 28

"Ugh, Chan, could you please close the curtains?" I groaned, the bright sunlight hitting me like a ton of bricks, making it impossible to sleep. My head was pounding as if I had been struck hard; it was unbearable.

"Wake up, sleeping beauty," I heard Rosé's singing voice. Then I felt her splashing water on me. I just wanted to sleep in peace. Well, she got her way—I couldn't stay asleep, and when I finally opened my eyes, it felt like I had been electrocuted.

"Ugh," I winced in pain. "Here, I brought you some hangover pills. I figured you'd need it after everything you did yesterday," she said. I managed to open my eyes a bit more when the pain subsided.

"What did I do?" I asked, taking the pills and swallowing them with some water.

"You got pretty wasted, did some wild things, and nearly caused a breakup with your boyfriend," she replied, and my eyes widened at her words.

Wait, what did I do?

I tried to remember something from last night, but all I could recall was when Nayeon suggested we play a game. Beyond that, my memory was a blur, and trying to think further back only made my headache worse.

"Stop torturing yourself," Rosé said, rolling her eyes as she sat next to me.

"What did I do?" I asked again, noticing her discomfort.

"Did I throw up on someone or...?" I started, feeling frustrated. "Just tell me already!" I urged, and she hesitated before responding.

"Rosie... come on, just tell me already."

"You..." she began, then hesitated, as if trying to hold back what I was urging her to say.

"You chose a dare to, like, make out with Kai," she whispered the last part, probably hoping I wouldn't hear.

But I did.

"I didn't actually do that, did I?" I questioned myself more than her. I couldn't have possibly made out with Kai in front of my friends, especially Taehyung.

No way, that couldn't have happened.

I didn't do that... I couldn't have, even if I was drunk. I couldn't have been that reckless. Ugh... why did this have to happen?

How was I going to face everyone downstairs? How was I going to confront Taehyung after what happened with Kai?

"Get up, girl, it's already noon," she said, pushing me off the bed. "Go take a shower; you smell like alcohol," she added before leaving the room.

I stepped into the bathroom, scrubbing myself clean, acutely aware of how much I had drunk from the lingering scent on my skin. After several minutes of washing up, I emerged from the shower. I threw on a sweatshirt and sweatpants, reflecting just how lazy and frustrated I felt. I was starving, but the thought of facing Taehyung made me hesitate. I couldn't do it, especially now that I remembered every detail of what had happened.

I felt like the worst person ever... I didn’t deserve him.

Me: Jisoo, could you please bring me some food up here?
Me: Please, save me from this embarrassment!

Jisoo: Sorry, Jennie, I just left for town...

Me: That’s okay, no problem.
Jisoo: Don’t worry, he won’t stay mad at you forever. Just find a way to get him to forgive you.
Me: Thanks, love you.

Jisoo was my last hope, but I didn’t get her help. Lisa’s phone was off, and Rosé was probably with Jaehyun. I didn’t want to bother her, and Nayeon was busy working out or something.