Mellifluous

Chapter 18: Drunk in Love

Seoul City
YGE Building

Jennie

You really are nothing more than a best friend Jennie, he likes Hayi all this time.

My eyesight was blurred because of the tears that's continuously streaming down my face.

I kept running with no destination in mind. It felt like my heart had been ripped off my chest, and I couldn't breathe.

I blinked away the blurriness, wiping away the tears as I ran up the stairs.

All those times, I hoped he would love me as well. Is falling in love this painful?

My chest felt like it was burning. My feet unknowingly taking me towards the fire exit that led towards the rooftop.

I pushed opened the door, the mid September chill greeting me.

I tried to control my breath, only for it to come out in harsh pants.

Slowly, I walked toward the edge of the rooftop. Various plants and flowers surrounded me. 

"This will be our safe haven, Jennie-ah, only we know about this."

Soft sobs escaped my lips. This was our special place. 

The garden rooftop.

It hurts so much. The constricting pain in my chest, it's as if someone is squeezing my heart. The grip I had on the safety rails tightened, my knuckles turning white. 

Why can't it be me?

A loud rumble broke out, followed by small droplets of rain, slowly getting bigger.

Great. At least the weather is with me.

I just sat here, crying and soaking wet. The thunder masking my loud cries.

Why can't it be me?

Seoul City
YGE Building's Parking Lot

Jungkook

"Huh? That's strange, it's raining."

I looked out the window the moment I heard what Hobi hyung said.

It is indeed raining.

This weather reminded me of the day, the day I first met Rosé, no, Chaeyoung. She wasn't an idol yet. I was so unlucky that day and yet I met her.

It makes me wonder, did she recognize me?

I sighed out loud, looking back at my phone.

Rosé 🌹.

I smiled softly while looking at her phone number. Should I text her now?

"Yah! Yah! It's Rosé-ssi!"

I broke free from my thoughts when I heard Hobi hyung's voice again. Our SUV is currently parked outside YG's  building, waiting for one of our managers to come back. Hobi hyung is seated beside the window that has the perfect view of the building's entrance, making him see the people that come and go.

"Where? Where?"

Tae hyung immediately went to Hobi hyung and sat on his lap, completely ignoring Hobi hyung's protests.

Out of sheer curiosity, I peeked through the heads of my hyungs, who were also looking outside, to catch a glimpse of her.

Luckily, Jimin hyung is small and I could look over his head, giving me a view of what's outside the window despite sitting at the back.