Artist Love Better | Jensoo

Chapter 17: Epilogue

"Jisoo for fucks sake, come on! We're gonna be late!" Lisa shouted from across the living room, trying to make herself be heard by her best friend who was spending way too much time in the bathroom.

"I'm almost done! It's not like they can start without me anyway!" The raven shouted back from behind the closed door.

"No, they can't, but it's not very polite to be late for such an important event, don't you think? So can you please hurry the fuck up?" The brunette said in-between giggles.

Jisoo finally opened the bathroom door and stepped outside with uncertainty in her movements. She raised her head and faced her friend who had a kind smile on her face.

"How do I look?" She asked.

"Like you're about to get a diploma." Lisa said, laughing. "I'm joking, unnie. You look great! Now let's go!" The girl said, pulling her friend by the arm.

"Well, I am about to get a diploma and if you keep pulling my sleeve I'll have to do so covered in creases." Jisoo said, protesting.

"I wouldn't be pulling you if you were a little bit faster! Jennie, Irene, Chaeyoung, BamBam and Seulgi are already there and they are starting to think you're not gonna show up." Lisa said.

"Why wouldn't I? It's my graduation!" Jisoo replied.

"Ok, so let's go!"

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The auditorium was full of people. Friends and families of the students waited patiently on their seats , sweating in anticipation for the most expected moment. The chairs were lined up on the stage, a big table held numerous flower bunches and paper tubes. Sat across a longer table, a number of teachers were ready for the start of the ceremony.

Behind the curtains, Jisoo stood tapping her foot on the floor, a big wave of anxiety taking over her body and mind. She couldn't believe that was really happening, she couldn't believe that very moment was real. She thought about how much she fought to achieve that and how hard it was. How she was so close to giving up and how her life changed completely when she thought it was all lost and over. She peeked through the heavy fabric and saw her friends sat on the first row, looking to the stage, waiting for the big moment to come.

She saw Lisa and her brother chatting to Seulgi while Irene and Chaeyoung helped Jennie to set up her camera. Jisoo felt happy and complete, having her friends and her girlfriend there to support her and celebrate with her.

It is real ; she thought. This is really happening.

She felt a smile grow on her lip as she thought about the last four years and how much her life had changed for the better. Her relationship with Jennie was stronger than ever and, with her help, Jisoo started working as an apprentice with Song Mino. Not only was she able to keep saving money but she also enhanced her portfolio greatly. Never in her life she thought she would be able to learn so much. It didn't take long for her to finally apply and start at Seoul University of Arts and, four years later, there she was, about to receive her diploma. She thought about her mum and dad and how proud of her they would be if they were there. The thought brought a small tear to her eye but she wiped it away with the back of her hand, thinking that, wherever they were, they were happy for her.

A festive tune started playing bringing Jisoo back from her thoughts and the group of students entered the stage, walking towards the empty seats. The audience applauded as the students took their places and smiled back at their families and friends.

"Go Kim!!" Seulgi shouted as she spotted the raven, causing Jisoo to chuckle.

As the students and audience settled down, Jisoo stood up and walked towards the small pulpit placed on the centre of the stage and fixed the microphone height. She cleaned her throat as the music faded, getting the attention of all present in the auditorium.