Gain

Chapter Four

The door opened and the thudding of heavy footsteps made her open her eyes. A gush of air swooped passed her as she turned around. She had been resting, facing the back of the couch but the commotion had her wide awake. Jennie, grimaced as a loud screech filled the room.

"ROSIE!!!!!" Lisa flung herself on to the taller girl.

She watched has the girl caught Lisa with practiced precision. Creaking wheels swerved her attention. Jisoo was basked in sweat as she pulled in a trolley with a large duffel bag. Placing the trolley in the corner, her friend snatched a plastic sleeve from the girl who was still embracing Lisa.

Jisoo plonked herself on a chair and tried to gain her breath. Chae's bag was heavy as fuck and she didn't have it in her to force the younger girl to pull the thing. She saw that Jennie was lying on a couch with a hot water bottle. There was comfort in not being the only one who was currently suffering. Something slammed in to her face. Rubbing her cheek, she saw the hot water bottle near her feet.

"Wipe that grin off your face," Jennie crossed her arms.

Jisoo chuckled knowing that Jennie had read her mind. The other two girls had stopped hugging and watched as Jisoo's cheek grew red. Realizing Lisa immediately went to her bar fridge and got a cold can of soda. Bending she placed the can against Jisoo's cheek and smiled at her warmly. Jisoo took the can from her and their fingers brushed. Lisa jerked up. Quickly she got herself and Chae chairs to sit on.

Jennie was still glaring at Jisoo when she placed the soda down to speak.

"Jen, I'd like you to meet our new colleague," Jisoo pointed towards Chae.

Turning to face the girl next to Lisa, Jennie's eyes blinked in familiarity. It was the girl from the elevator. She knew she'd seen the bag before. She shifted a little.

"We've met," she looked timidly towards Chae

"Kim Jennie," said the red head.

"Park, Chaeyoung," Jennie nodded

Chae watched absentmindedly as Jennie bit her bottom lip. She noticed that the dark eyed girl avoided looking directly at her. She was also intrigued by Jennie's behaviour towards Jisoo. All she knew is that she could relate.

"You have?" asked Lisa

"Yeah in the elevator," answered Chae.

Jisoo opened the can of soda. She drank a few sips before carrying on.

"That's nice. Anyway Chae's joining team Blackpink. We've been tasked with continuing her investigation. I'll be giving a brief overview of the case. We'll get Chae settled in and tomorrow she'll catch us up on the finer details," she took a big sip.

Everyone nodded in understanding as Jisoo asked Lisa to assist her with setting up the USB. The two of them moved in front of Lisa's PC as Jisoo threw the contents of the sleeve out on to the desk. Jennie involuntarily clutched her stomach and her face distorted in to a pained expression. Closing her eyes she tried forcing the pain away.

Chae quietly moved to pick up the hot water bottle and sat on the couch.

"Is it okay if I touch you?"

Jennie gave a bare murmur in confirmation. Delicately, Chae placed an arm around Jennie's waist and pulled her in closely. Effortlessly Jennie felt her hair being placed to one side exposing her skin. Pillow-like fingers gripped the back of her neck as her head bowed. As she placed the hot water bottle against the brunette's stomach Chae began to massage her neck. With each motion of pressure, Jennie felt the pain ebb away.

Chae softly moved Jennie's head back up and her hand drifted. Still maintaining the pressure on the hot water bottle she began to massage Jennie's lower back. Hoping that her actions were soothing any discomfort her new colleague was feeling she dug her finger tips a little deeper. The heightened pressure caused Jennie's chest to rise and fall.

"Should I stop?" Chae whispered

The warmth of her breath hitting the base of her ear shook Jennie out of her trance. She turned to face Chae and saw that they were sitting too close. Smiling she placed a little distance between them.

"Yes, thank you. It doesn't hurt so much anymore," she swallowed dryly

Chae's eyes followed the movement of Jennie's throat and caught herself staring. She moved to the far side of the couch.

"That's good. Let me know if it starts again," she crossed her legs.

Jennie frowned at the increased gap between them but brushed it away. She heard Lisa typing furiously as she asked Chae's identity details. The red head answered coolly and Jennie found herself wanting to lessen the gap. The sound of printing paper echoed as Jisoo stood by the desk. Their eyes met. Rubbing the back of her neck Jennie fidgeted knowing that Jisoo was watching them the entire time.