Status Quo

Chapter 15: Broken Connection

[Rose]

"I'm sorry to tell you about this now, babe." Jaehyun apologized through the phone. "I know it's not the right time but I hope you understand. The finals game is just around the corner and coach wanted us to focus on practicing."

"It's okay, babe. I understand." I answered back. "It's just that, why at the countryside? I mean, it's too far. I don't think I could last a week without you, babe." I whined on the phone.

"I know, but coach insisted. Don't worry though. I'll always call you." Jaehyun assured.

"Fine." I finally gave in. "I'll miss you."

"I'll miss you more." Jaehyun stated. "I have to go now, babe. I still need to pack my things for tomorrow. And you need to rest. After all that has been happening to you and your friends, I'm sure you're feeling stressed out and tired already."

"I know right. By the way, what about Lucas? Is he going with you too? What about Jennie? I thought he's still watching over her until the surgery?" I asked in curiosity.

"He's coming with us, of course." Jaehyun answered. "He asked the coach if he could just go back to Seoul every after practice to check on Jennie and the coach agreed."

"That's good to hear." I sighed in relief. "Jennie really needs Lucas now more than ever."

"But don't you think Jennie is being too clingy? I mean, it kind of looks like she's taking advantage of what had happened to her in order for Lucas to stay by her side." Jaehyun commented and I felt myself getting angry and he might have noticed it by the silence. "Crap. I don't mean it like that, babe. I—"

"Just go pack your things. I have to go." I deadpanned and hanged up the phone.

After hanging up on my boyfriend, I threw my phone on the bed, feeling frustrated of how things had ended between us. I lay on my bed, staring at the ceiling of my room. Truth to be told, I somehow knew that Jaehyun has a point. Lately, I noticed that Jennie seemed to be more attached with Lucas and would always ask for him. She didn't even bother asking for our presence, but we still try to understand her, knowing what she's going through now.

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[Lisa]

I was staring daggers towards the girl who was talking and laughing with Ten by the bleachers. It was during our P.E class and we were supposed to do some physical fitness test. It just so happened that Ten's class was also having their P.E class on the other side of the field.

"That bitch must have a death wish." I mumbled, gritting my teeth.

I had lost it when I saw the girl pretended to trip and she purposely landed on Ten's arms. I was so quick to pull the girl's hair, making everyone cheer with the sudden catfight.

"Lisa! Yah, stop this Liz." Ten demanded but I didn't listen.

"You bitch! Stop flirting with my boyfriend!" I shouted and kept on dragging the girl with her hair.

"Lisa!" Ten tried again and this time he successfully had grabbed my hands away from the girl. "We have to talk. NOW." Ten stated and started to pull me with him in a secluded place.

When we were finally got alone, Ten started to punch the wall behind me, making me flinch. He sighed heavily, looking very troubled. I just stared at him, waiting for him to say anything.

"Why do you have to be so violent, Liz? Do you really have to do that?" Ten asked.

"She was obviously trying to flirt with you!" I reasoned.