Spectrum of Red. [LISRENE]

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Scene: Lisa’s Condominium

Lisa returned from her morning jog, sweat glistening on her toned body. She saw Irene sitting on the couch, wrapped in a blanket like a grumpy burrito.

Smiling, Lisa walked up and leaned down to kiss Irene on the cheek, but Irene moved her face away, glaring at Lisa.

Lisa was confused.

"Whoa, okay. What was that? Did I do something wrong?"

Irene glared.

"No, you didn’t. Stop looking so smug."

Lisa, utterly baffled, crouched down in front of Irene.

"Babe, I’m not smug. I just wanted to say hi! Did you not sleep well? Is something bugging you?"

Irene replied in frustration.

"You… You with your perfect jogging routine and those stupid abs. And that butt! How dare you look that good without even dieting?"

Lisa blinked, her face flushing.

Lisa awkwardly said.

"Um... Thanks? Wait, is this... a compliment or a complaint?"

Irene slapped Lisa's arm.

"Don’t smile like that! I’m trying to be mad here!"

Tzuyu, who had been quietly munching on an apple in the kitchen, leaned against the counter, watching the drama unfold.

Lisa turned to Tzuyu and asked,

"Okay, seriously, what’s going on? Did I miss something?"

Tzuyu gestured vaguely with her hands, mouthing something cryptic. Lisa narrowed her eyes, trying to decode it.

Lisa asked in hesitant

"Wait… are you saying Irene’s… uh… feeling frisky? Like... that kind of mood?"

Irene's eyes widened in shock, and she immediately slapped Lisa’s other arm.

Irene shouted

"Excuse me?! No, you idiot!"

Tzuyu facepalmed, shaking her head.

"Unnie, she’s on her period!"

Lisa tilted her head, confused.

"Ohhhh… Wait, why didn’t you just say that instead of doing weird hand signs?!"

Tzuyu deadpanned,

"Because I thought you had common sense. Clearly, I was wrong."

Realization finally dawned on Lisa, and she looked back at Irene, her expression softening.

"Oh, okay. I get it now. You’re mad at me because I’m too sexy while you’re dealing with, uh, lady struggles?"

Irene grumpily said

"Yes! And stop acting like you don’t know how good you look! It’s annoying!"

Lisa grinned and reached out to hug her, but Irene shoved her away again.

"Don’t touch me!"

Lisa stood up, scratching the back of her head awkwardly. Then an idea struck her.

"Alright, I’ll be back. Stay grumpy, okay?"

Five minutes later, Lisa returned from the kitchen with a bowl of Irene’s favorite ice cream. She held it out like an offering.

"Peace treaty? Ice cream for the angry queen?"

Irene’s eyes lit up immediately, her mood flipping like a switch. She snatched the bowl and took a bite, letting out a satisfied sigh.

"You’re lucky I love you… and this ice cream."

Lisa smiled, sitting next to her. She leaned in to steal a quick peck on Irene’s lips, but Irene surprised her by pulling her into a deep kiss.

When they pulled apart, Lisa’s face was beet red.

Lisa stammered

"Uh… babe… Tzuyu’s watching."

Irene looked over at Tzuyu, who was still in the kitchen, now casually sipping juice.

Irene shrugged

"She doesn’t mind, right, Tzuyu?"

Tzuyu sipping her juice.

"Oh, I definitely mind, but please… carry on."

Irene stood up, walking off with her ice cream toward Lisa’s room, leaving Lisa frozen in her seat.

Tzuyu teased

"You okay there, ‘sexy jogger’? Need help with your lady struggles now?"

Lisa buried her face in her hands, groaning.

Lisa muttered.

"Why do I even try?"

Tzuyu burst out laughing, and from the other room, Irene yelled:

"Lisa! Hurry up! Bring more ice cream!"

"Sheesh. Coming, Your Majesty!"