Thistle and Stone [Chaennie]

Chapter 25

A/N

Another story has come to an end. I don't feel a lot for this story maybe because It took me less than a day to fully convert it but i love the magical bond idea so this story was a crazy ride.

Thank you for reading,

See you soon?

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END

Summer 2007

"It's warmer than I imagined," Jisoo smiled as she dug her toes into the sand.

"Still can't believe you've never been to Cornwall, Soo," Lisa called, already wading into the water.

Jennie hung back, staring out at the blue water lapping and furling around the cove of rocks surrounding them. They had taken the coast path in Lansallos, past the little white church nestled at the bottom of the road, walking under tall and stooped trees hiding them from the sun.

"It's a beautiful spot, Roseanne," Jennie remarked. "You came here growing up?"

Roseanne nodded, holding down her sunhat against the wind while the breeze toyed at the hem of her white blouse. She turned to watch Lisa and Jisoo shoulder-deep in the water, the sound of their laughter and shouts masked by the crash and hum of the waves.

"Mum took me here all the time when I was little," Roseanne said. "It was always quiet, had the whole cove to ourselves. We'd stop by the little bakery we passed on the way in and she'd let me pick anything I wanted. I looked forward to it every summer. A whole day together, just her and I."

"I can see why," Jennie said, "it's perfect." She caught Roseanne's nod and the soft clearing of her throat, shifting her gaze to watch her. Jennie knew most of her quirks now, noticed when she was nervous, watched for the stiffening of her back or the tell-tale sign of her hands running through her hair.

"Alright, Roseanne?" she prodded.

"I wanted to tell you about something, actually," Roseanne started. "I've been...sitting on this for a few weeks. My mum actually sent me an owl."

Jennie hid the surprise in her eyes, instead gently coaxing Roseanne on with a squeeze of her hand.

Roseanne steadied herself before starting. "I didn't expect to hear from her again, I guess. It was...an apology of sorts. For her behaviour when I saw her last year, for the things she said."

"Well that certainly is...unexpected," Jennie managed.

"I know," Roseanne sighed, shaking her head. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier. It was just a lot. A day after, Taehyung told me he had been visiting with her. Baekhyun too, lately. He didn't tell me about it at the time, but Baekhyun and Jungkook knew. Baekhyun said he'd managed to reach her, or something like that. I mean if anyone was going to knock some sense into her, it was Taehyung."

Jennie nodded, affection and love for her boys swelling in her chest while concern for Roseanne clouded her gaze. She instantly remembered a day a few weeks back when Roseanne came home from work so tightly wound she paced their kitchen for hours. Her mind spun. Taehyung had visited Roseanne's mum, and Jungkook knew, but didn't tell her? It sounded like some ridiculous plan Jungkook had thought up in the first place. She reminded herself to corner Jungkook the moment they returned home. But despite her frustration, she couldn't help but feel love for the stupid, soft-hearted boys that snuck around their backs in order to bring Roseanne some relief.

"They shouldn't have done it," Roseanne added, almost like an afterthought.

"And where are you in all of this, Roseanne?" Jennie asked softly.