missed chance

7 | surprise?

No one can explain how massive the trembling state Lisa has right now. Her hands seems to be having its own earthquake phenomena that knocking on the door is impossible for her.  She has spent like a good ten minutes standing infront of Jennie's door, with her hand held high stopping just a centimeter away from the door.

After about an eternity of fidgeting between her two feet, she was about to knock on the door when it suddenly swung open. Revealing Jennie, wearing a red dress stopping by her knees and a black heels to complete the look. Lisa looked like a total idiot, while her hand is still on its knocking position.

"Oh, hi." Jennie said.

"Hi," Lisa leaned in to kiss Jennie on the cheeks, (a friendly gesture) she clarified between her thoughts, "Happy Birthday, Jen."

"Thank you," Jennie smiled, "Why are you here?"

Lisa was confused by the question. Is she not invited? So silly of her to even think she was, and the audacity of her to come to Jennie's.

"I'm sorry, I thought I was invited." Lisa awkwardly laughed before shifting her gaze on the floor.

"Of course you are, silly. I mean like, why are you in my condo?"

"Because the party is here?"

"Oh," Jennie said, realizing the mistake, "It's not in here. It's in the resto downtown."

Lisa cursed Rosie deep inside her for giving false information about the venue. You are so dead, chipmunk.

"Oh, yeah. I thought it was here," Lisa laughed awkwardly once again, "So, do you need a hitch? Or am I too subtle?"

"I can take my car, actually. But a ride with you seems nice, your birthday gift for me, perhaps? I can ask Jisoo to drive me home after, if that's what's bothering you." Jennie said.

"No, I can take you home later. And about my gift, I have it in my pocket but can I give it later?"

"Whatever makes you feel nice, Lalisa."

Lisa stepped back a bit for Jennie to exit her condo and lock the door behind her, they awkwardly went to the elevator with Lisa ahead, making sure that there was atleast a meter distance in between them. After they entered the elevator, both stayed in the farthest respective corner while feeling the silence that endured the lift. When they arrived at the lobby and into Lisa's car, Lisa was contemplating whether opening the door for Jennie or no. She opted for the no, since it would be hella awkward. So she went on her side and left Jennie to get in by herself. Jennie can tense the awkward atmosphere between them, and is deeply bothered by it.

As Lisa revved the engine and set off to drive, only the music was occupying the car. Both really quiet, still bothered by what happened in the past few days between them. From time to time, they would give each other a seldom smiles, just to be polite. The drive to the resto was not more than 20 minutes. When Lisa successfully parked the car, Jennie was about to exit the vehicle when Lisa stopped her.

"Wait!" Lisa exclaimed making Jennie return to her seat and look at Lisa with curiousity.

"My gift," Lisa chuckled and reached out for the gift, it was polaroid films, "Since I gave you a polaroid camera last time, this is a film. Since I know you'll be taking a lot more photos for the Spain trip." Lisa smiled and gave the film to Jennie.

"Happy Birthday, Jennie." Lisa leaned in to hug her.

"Thank you," Jennie said while placing the gift on her bag, "I see you know about the Spain trip already."

"Yes, I was told about it."

"Is it okay for you?" Jennie asked, "How about Sehun?"

"I don't really have a choice, and yes, it's okay. We're friends after all, easier for us to work with each other," Jennie felt sad hearing the 'we're friends after all'  but gave Lisa a smile instead, "and well, Sehun. I told him about what happened, like everything."