I wanted you to stay (but you are always leaving)

Eight

Jennie and Lisa are walking slowly besides each other, silent but comfortable.

Rosé and Jisoo are chatting a few meters away. They've put some distance between themselves and their best friends without even realizing, too deep into their soft world.

Jennie can't be too mad. She had certainly been unsure about the outcome of the idea when Rosé suggested a leisure walk inside a park nearby the café, but her fears were quickly dissipated.

Lisa has been as lovely as Jennie remembers her being, her manners easy-going, and a charming smile lighting up her face every now and then.

The day itself couldn't be better. The sun is shining just enough to make their jackets and coats unnecessary, probably announcing the end of the seemingly eternal winter.

Jennie takes a deep breath, a mixed scent of flowers and leaves making her chest feel light.

She hears Rosie giggling girlishly and sees Jisoo looking at the tallest girl with a satisfied smile, the blush on their cheeks almost permanent.

Lisa grins.

"I don't even know why they called us. They seem pretty fine on their own".

Jennie stares at the young girls in front of them, now walking so close to each other that their fingers brush slightly.

"They were just nervous I guess", Jennie shrugs, "This is the first time the actually see each other".

The blonde hums in agreement.

"True. Rosie was so worried. She called me squealing when Jisoo suggested this... meeting. She thought it was the cutest thing ever".

The brunette chuckles.

"I'm glad. I don't know what I would say if my date considered bringing a friend along".

"True. And I wouldn't be so comfortable with my friend seeing me stumbling with words and blushing at literally anything. My image is naturally questionable, imagine after witnessing a first date".

Jennie doesn't answer immediately, a soft smile dancing on her face.

She knows by a fact that, rather embarrassing, flustered Lisa is the cutest thing ever.

"It doesn't look like a first date when you look at them, though".

The blonde stares silently at the soon-to-be lovers, Jisoo murmuring something near Rosés ear, who's eyes suddenly light up with joy.

She turns around quickly, a smile on her face.

"Jisoo told me there is a lady who sells ice cream around here! Let's go buy some!"

Jennie opens her eyes slightly.

"Sorry, Rosie, not all of us have a superior stomach", the shortest blonde answers calmly.

Rosé almost gets sad, almost, because Jisoo puts a hand on her shoulder carefully.

"We can go get our cones and find the girls again... if you want".

The pinkish blonde smiles and takes Jisoo's hand as an impulse.

"Jennie, do you want an ice cream too?", she asks quickly.

"No... thanks".

"Oh, is it okay for you if we leave you for, like, five minutes? You can wait right here", the shortest girl asks, already dragging Rosé to the other side of the park.

You have to admire a smart move, Jennie thinks.

"Jennie?", Lisa asks softly.

"Sure. Just don't get lost. Must be hard to see where you are going when your eyes are being replaced by hearts".