MILESTONES || LISOO

Chapter : 29

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Continuation
(Third person POV)

As the chaos unfolded, Lisa's mind raced. How could Minnie possibly know? She struggled to maintain her composure, her fingers trembling slightly as she clenched them into fists.

Minnie, still wincing from her grandma's playful yet firm grip, managed to glance at Lisa and immediately regretted her slip-up. "I... I didn't mean to say that!" she blurted out, trying to free herself. "It just slipped! Please don't kill me, Lisa-ssi!"

Grandma, finally letting go of Minnie's ear, rolled her eyes. "You're always making a mess, girl. Apologize properly before Lisa decides to disown us both."

Lisa managed a weak chuckle at the old lady's humor, but the tension in her chest didn't ease. "Minnie," she said, her voice calm but firm, "how do you know about Jisoo and me?"

Minnie froze, her wide eyes darting between Lisa and her grandma. "I-I..." she stammered, her mouth opening and closing like a fish out of water. "I didn't mean to say it! But... I kind of overheard your conversation with Jisoo Unnie at the party."

Lisa raised an eyebrow. "How?"

Minnie tried to look into Lisa's eyes but couldn't and replied, "I was using the cubicle and..."

Lisa remembered a bit of it, and as Minnie paused, she said, "And what?"

Minnie nervously fidgeted with the hem of her shirt, her voice barely above a whisper. "Well... you're always looking at her differently during shooting of drama, live shows, and interviews. I mean, it's subtle, but I noticed. And then there was that time when I caught you whispering to her behind stage. I thought I imagined it, but it kept happening."

Grandma, who had been listening quietly, let out a loud laugh. "This girl notices the smallest details about her idols. She might as well be a detective!"

Lisa sighed and ran a hand through her hair. Her mind was a storm of emotions—worry, embarrassment, and even a touch of admiration for Minnie's observational skills. "So you're telling me you've been keeping this to yourself... until now?" Lisa asked, her voice tinged with disbelief.

Minnie nodded furiously, her face red with shame. "Yes! I swear I haven't told anyone! It's just... I got nervous, and it slipped. Please don't be mad at me!"

Lisa stared at her for a moment, weighing her words. Finally, she let out a soft sigh. "I'm not mad, Minnie. But you have to promise me—no, swear to me—that this stays between us."

Minnie immediately raised her hand in a scout's honor pose. "I swear on my life! Not a single soul will hear it from me!"

Grandma chuckled and patted Lisa's shoulder. "Relax, Lisa. This one may be clumsy with her words, but she's loyal. She won't spill a word to anyone."

Lisa finally allowed herself to relax, the tension leaving her shoulders. "Thank you," she said softly, her gaze still lingering on Minnie. "I appreciate that."

Minnie, desperate to lighten the mood, grinned sheepishly. "And for what it's worth, I think you and Jisoo unnie are adorable together. Like, couple goals level adorable."

Lisa couldn't help but smile at that, even as a faint blush crept onto her cheeks. "Thanks," she murmured, feeling a warmth she couldn't quite describe.

Grandma clapped her hands, breaking the moment. "Alright, enough drama for one evening. Lisa, come sit down. Let's have some tea while this little troublemaker recovers from her fainting stunt."