Falling All In You

25th

That night after her phone call with Yang, some things became clearer to Chaeyoung and she was kind of enlightened (thanks to her friends). So, although she was still hesitant, she finally found the courage to dial Jennie's number and call the girl.

It's only the second ring when the brunette picks up the phone.

"Chaeyoung?", she heard Jennie's voice from the other line.

"Hey, Jen, um...how are you?", Chaeyoung flicks her own forehead and buries her face on her pillow.

What a really good way to start the conversation.

"Uh, I'm good, I guess?", Jennie replied, confused, "How are you? How's your foot?"

The concern in the brunette's voice makes her melt, and she feels even guiltier about what she did.

"It's getting better", she tries to sound casual, "Actually, the reason I called is...to, um, apologize."

"Apologize?"

"Yes, um, y'know...for what I did last night", she bit on her lip, "I really didn't mean to slam the door on you, Jen, I swear! I just panicked a little."

She heard Jennie chuckle which confuses her, "Hey, it's alright. I figured that, too, and I can't blame you. Guess I took you by surprise?"

"Dude, you came in like a wrecking ball", she blurted.

Jennie laughs on the other line, "Now, you're exaggerating, Chaeng."

"Seriously, I really panicked that I ended up slamming the door out of reflex", she replied with a small voice, "And I'm really sorry if I have offended you. It was really not my intention."

"And I told you it's fine, really. You have nothing to worry about, Chaeng. I understand."

"So, you're not mad at me?"

"I can never be mad at you."

Chaeyoung didn't know why, but that brought a smile to her lips.

"Thank you", she says.

"For what?"

"For everything."

"Thank you for being specific, Park Chaeyoung."

She chuckles a little, "I'm serious."

"Shouldn't I be the one who's thanking you, though?", Jennie says.

"For what?"

"For everything."

"Jennie Kim!", she whines.

The brunette bubbles in a laugh, and Chaeyoung could imagine the girl's cute small teeth showing off as she laughs.

"Seriously, though, I should be the one thanking you", Jennie spoke again, "For making me realize something."

"What is it?"

"That there's happiness in small things. And that it's achievable."

Chaeyoung smiles to herself, "It is."

"And I want to keep what's making me happy. I want to make her happy, too."

The brunette pauses, and the fluttering feeling in Chaeyoung's stomach came back.

"Jennie..."

"You."

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