Where Were You When I Needed You? (Jenlisa)

the start of something new...

Jennie closed her laptop with satisfaction. She was pleased with her poem, even if it revealed more of herself than was. However, that was the assignment. Mr. Hyun-Suk wanted them to "-explore their inner selves and proclaim that exploration to the world."

Looking up at her wall clock, Jennie was shocked to see it was after midnight. A little perturbed, she left her room and went to check on Lucy. She would have thought Lisa would have come to say goodbye before she left. Jennie automatically stated picking up toys from the floor when she entered her daughter's room and so was shocked to a standstill when upon straightening up, she saw Lisa Manoban stretched out alongside Lucy on her small toddler bed. Lisa was sound asleep and Lucy was curled into her side using her mother as a pillow.

Without saying a word Jennie pulled the comforter up over the pair and nearly screamed when Lisa's eyes snapped open, the moonlight hitting the brown orbs making them shine.

"Help, I'm stuck," she whispered. At Jennie's questioning look, Lisa explained further, " She fell asleep on me and now, I'm afraid if I move, she'll wake up. What do I do?"

With a tiny amused smile, Jennie picked up the large Apeach stuffed toy from the floor and held it to her mouth to stifle he giggling. It wasn't helping though.

"Oh, that's very helpful," Lisa whispered sarcastically.

Jennie held up a finger to indicate that Lisa should wait a minute, as she wasn't able to say anything right now without completely losing it.

Finally, after what seemed like hours, she regained control of herself.

"I'm sorry," Jennie whispered-giggled, "But this is really funny. You know, I could just leave you here, right?"

Lisa's brow crinkled with worry, "You wouldn't really do that, would you?"

"No... I wouldn't, but that's not to say I can't enjoy this," Then, obviously taking pity on her, Jennie finally relented with a delicate smile that made the older girl melt, "Okay, you hold Apeach and I'll left Lucy's arm, then you slide out.."

"And Apeach takes my place," Lisa was smiling brightly now. For more than one reason, "That's brilliant."

"Of course it is."

Jennie's plan worked and after Lisa was freed, Jennie quietly slid the guardrail under the mattress and leaned over to kiss her goodnight.

Lisa paused before following Jennie to the door, "Could I.." She asked sheepishly, trying not to sound needy as she fixed the beanie that sat on her head.

At her Jennie's nod,Lisa gave Lucy a kiss on her forehead and followed Jennie downstairs where they could talk.

"Thanks," Lisa said shyly as they stood by the entry door. She sounded like a nervous teenager bringing her date home and hoping for a goodnight kiss.

"Thank you," Jennie said sincerely, "You saved the day, or at least my night."

"Umm.. She's probably going to ask about me again tomorrow. I, sort of, promised I'd start coming over to help," Lisa murmured, looking down at her feet as she tucked her hands into the pockets of her hoodie.

"Oh Lisa.." Lisa's heart dropped at the disappointed sound in her voice.

"Look, if you have a problem.."

Suddenly thinking it over, Jennie shook her head and smiled softly, "No, it's okay.. I don't."

Lisa reached out and boldly took Jennie's hands in her, then surprised herself, as much as the older brunette, when she leaned in and gently kissed her on the lips.

Then Jennie surprised herself, as much as Lisa, when she kissed her back.