Voice (Rosé x reader)

Chapter 33

Y/N POV
People were staring at us as we walked down the hallway. What do they think we are? Animals in the zoo for them to gawk at? I felt irritated but at the same time nervous at the amount of unwanted and unnecessary attention we were given. I felt Rosé squeeze my hand nervously and I smiled back to comfort her. As we enter class, I realised that Rosé's assigned seat had been next to Jaeyoung's, currently occupied by Ron, who was chatting merrily with the other footballers and cheerleaders around him. No way in hell is she going to seat next to him. I pulled her towards my seat and was about to ask my desk mate if he could swap with Rosé when someone spoke behind me, "protective much."

I turned around and someone, who I recognised as one of the cheerleaders, stood in front of me. She wore a snarl on her face as she looks at me, chewing on a piece of gum. She blows it before popping it in front of my face. "Well, hate to break it to you, but if she," she eyes Rosé with a disgusted look on her face, "can cheat on Jaeyoung, she would cheat on you too."

Irritated, I squared my shoulders before glaring at her. "Firstly, we aren't dating. Secondly, how do you know Jaeyoung wasn't the one who cheated on Rosé instead? Why not get your facts right instead of going around spitting useless comments of random gossip you picked off the ground." I growled. A few mummers as well as laughter could be heard as the cheerleader's face grew into a deep shade of red.

"Oh yeah? You think you're so good? My Jaeyoungie would never cheat on her. His heart is too pure for this world." She says dreamily, "I knew Jaeyoung was completely out of her league, glad she cheated so the rest of us, who actually could be better girlfriends, would have a chance."

I rolled my eyes. "Yea, like how rats pick up useless garbage thrown by others." The cheerleader clenched her fist and was about to swing in when the teacher walked into the class and called for everyone to get back to their seats. I looked back at my desk mate, who was already packing his stuff and was about to move.

"Thanks."

"No problem." He grins, "happy to help." He then looks at Rosé before grinning even wider, "I know you wouldn't do such a thing. Jaeyoung was definitely not your guy, you're way better. Just saying. Huge fan, by the way. Love your voice." He quickly added before he shuffles towards Rosé's desk. He then drops his books on the desk, one of them accidentally slipping off and hitting onto Ron's shoulder. Ron was about to open his mouth to say something as he glared at the boy, but quickly shut it when the teacher casted a glare at him. The boy grabbed the book from Ron's hand before sitting down and ignoring him.

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Rosé POV
My lips feel really dry. I licked my lips to wet them a little before turning towards Y/N. Y/N was facing me, however she doesn't seem to be looking at me in the eye, but rather at my lips. "Y/N?" I whispered, trying to not draw any attention from the others in class. "Y/N?" I called again. She doesn't respond, but only continues staring at my lips. Grinning, I licked my lips once more before tapping her shoulder. Y/N jolts back to reality, eyes widening as her cheeks flushed in a deep shade of red.

"Y/N." I called once more and she hummed in reply. "Do you, by any chance, have lip balm? My lips are really dry." Y/N nodded before rummaging through her bag and pulling out a stick of lip balm and passing it to me. Thanking her, I removed the cap before I applied it on my lips. After I was done, I smacked my lips once before I froze. Wait. This tastes oddly familiar. I licked a small portion of my lips. Strawberry. I felt my heart start to race. No it can't be, anyone can have strawberry flavoured lip balm. It can't be Y/N, she's just a friend, besides, I'm straight. Shaking my head, I returned the lip balm to Y/N, flashing her a small smile.

The school bell rang, signalling the end of class, and that's when it dawned on me that I couldn't go home. I felt sick by just thinking of going home and seeing Jaeyoung and my mother. Jaeyoung was always her favourite. She favours him over me. Jaeyoung probably told her that I cheated on him. But that doesn't matter anymore, I'm happy with Y/N and the others. I finally have a group of real friends. But where do I go now?

"Hey, ready to go home?" Y/N asked.

"But I don't have anywhere to go." I mumbled wishing I could sink into the ground to hide my embarrassment.

"Who says?" Y/N replies as she raises a brow, "Aren't you coming home with me?"