Lost Stars

T W E N T Y S I X

Lisa P.O.V.

It's been two weeks since Jennie and I went to the zoo and she has been improving so well. She already started working again and it feels like she's back to her normal self. 

I feel like we've grown a lot closer. We message each other everyday, call each other sometimes. Everything I wanted to do since we had breakfast that one day. I can feel that she relies on me so much and I feel like I want to protect her from anything. Whatever I felt for Jennie before, it certainly grew. These past days with Jennie has made me really happy.

Except for one thing.

Jisoo.

"....please leave a message after the beep-" I sigh and pocket my phone. That's my tenth call to her this week and none went through. She's been avoiding me the entire two weeks. I still go to the hospital but I'm with Jennie more often now. Whenever I see Jisoo, she would just say hi and tell me she's busy then walk away.

And I needed to talk to her. I need to talk to her about Jennie. I know Jisoo likes me. I like her too but only as a dear friend. And I don't wanna lose her because she's still important to me.

You know what? Screw it. I'm gonna talk to her today. I'm not gonna let this go on any longer. I took my phone out and called Seulgi.

"Hey Seul? Sorry for calling all of a sudden. Is Jisoo on duty today?"

"Hey Lisa! Yes she is. I just saw her go in her office. Do you want me to put her on the phone?"

"No. No need, Seul. I'm on my way there. Message me if she goes out, okay? Thanks."

"Sure, Lisa. See you around!"

I ended the call and drove my way to the hospital.

You're not getting away from me today, Jisoo.

Jisoo P.O.V.

I looked at my phone and sighed. Another call from Lisa huh. I placed my phone on the table and laid back in my chair.

I miss her.

I miss being with her.

But I can't unless these feelings go away.

I can't keep liking her when she obviously likes Jennie. Especially since Jennie likes her back. And I feel like such an asshole by keeping the truth from Lisa.

I can't face her like this. I sighed again.

After what felt like forever, I heard a loud knock on the door. I groaned thinking it's probably Seulgi or Jungkook, ready to annoy the hell out of me again today. I dragged myself to the door and opened it.

That's when I realized I made a big mistake.

Lisa was standing behind it and before I could even react to what is happening, she pushed both of us inside and locked the door. I was staring at her blankly, still in shock.

"We need to talk, Jisoo."

I sighed in defeat and motioned her to sit on my chair while I walked over to sit on mine.

"Jisoo—"

"I'm sorry, Lisa." I cut her off almost immediately. I need to get everything out of my chest first before she says anything. "I'm sorry for avoiding you like that. It's not your fault and you didn't do anything wrong. It's all on me. I just thought I was pushing myself to you too much without even considering if you feel the same way about me. I'm sorry."

I looked down in shame and was about to cry when I felt a hand hold mine. I looked up and I saw Lisa smiling at me gently. "Jisoo you did nothing wrong. It's okay. Although I am sorry that I couldn't return your feelings. I do like you but only as a dear friend. I hope you forgive me, Jisoo."

I shook my head furiously and held her hand, "You have nothing to apologize for, Lisa. Don't be sorry, please."

Lisa just smiled and squeezed my hand carefully, "Hey come on. Let's just put that behind us, yeah? And I'd like to keep you as a friend for as long as I can." Lisa stood up and got in front of me. She opened her arms to me and smiled widely, "What do you say? Friends?"

I smiled and almost jumped to her when I remembered I still had a secret. My smile faded and I slowly lowered my arms along with my head. "I doubt you'd still want to be friends with me if you knew the truth."

"What do you mean, Jisoo?"

I breathed deeply and shut my eyes close, "I'm not the one who saved you that day. You were my patient and I was supposed to perform that surgery but I had another patient in critical condition at the same time that also needed surgery that only I can perform. I lied to you, Lisa. I didn't save you. I never did. I just took advantage of you not knowing to get closer to you. I'm sorry. You can hate me all you want. I deserve it. Please." Tears were streaming down my face as I finished my confession and was expecting a punch or a slap. So I ball my hands and brace myself for the impact.

But instead, a pair of warm arms wrapped around my body. "Jisoo. I don't care if you didn't save me that day because you have saved me a lot more times than you know. I know you did something wrong but you apologized and I whole heartedly forgive you because, as I've told you, you're very important to me. So please, no more of this okay?"

I can feel Lisa smiling through her words which made me sob softly against her chest and cling to her shirt. Mumbling soft thank you's that I don't even know if she heard them but her hand rubbing my back tells me she does.

Lisa's effect, huh.... I chuckle inwardly and finally smile through my tears.

I pull away from the hug and stare at her, smiling. She returns my smiles and wipes the tears off my face. "So what do you say, Chu? Friends?" Lisa says with a bright smile that no one can every say no to. I shake my head gently and flick her nose. "Best friends, dummy." She pouts playfully and we break out into laughter. Clutching our tummies and not even minding how loud we are.

I guess this was what Lisa and I are meant to be. But I am happy. Thank you, Lisa.

We finally calm down in a few minutes and settle back in our seats. "By the way, Chu. If you're not the one who saved my life that day, who do I owe the thank you?" Lisa suddenly ask. I smile at her and raise my eyebrows. "Oh you know her very well, Lisa. It was—"

ringggggggggg~

Lisa P.O.V.

I can't ignore this call because as a cop, every call is important. I sigh and reach for my phone, "Let me just take this real quick."

Jisoo nods as she understands the situation, hopefully. I see a glimpse of the caller ID and realize that it's Jennie calling.

"Hey Nini. Do you need something?"
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"Hello, Officer Manoban. It's been a while. Mind if we catch up for a bit? I'm sure your little girlfriend here would love for you to join us."

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A/N: Wow I ghosted on y'all again sigh. I have been trying, just too much going on. I'm sorry. But here you go and next chapter is on the way~

BTW y'all should thank @fiftyshadesoflimario for nagging me to update hehehe check out her fic too. It's WAY better than mine uwu