On and Offline - 사랑해 [Part 2 of New Text Received]

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Aria's POV

I rolled around on the mattress several times but i couldn't find a comfy position. Additionally, my mind wouldn't stop working and overthinking. The whole thing got my head busy and I couldn't stop thinking about Alison and Jisung. And the words of JYP and the manager were also stuck in my head. And what was up with Jeongin at the café today? I just couldn't fall asleep so I decided to look for Channie. He was lying on his bed wearing headphones while tapping onto his laptop. When he noticed me, he closed the laptop and took his headphones off. "Hey, why are you not asleep yet?", he asked me softly. "Did you pick up on today's issue? It keeps me awake cause I can't stop thinking about it..." He moved a little and indicated me to sit down next to him. He put his equipment aside and I let myself down onto his bed and cuddled up to Chan. "So did you?", I asked again. "Kinda. I've seen the news and could imagine the rest...What keeps you awake?", he asked and caressed my hair. "The whole situation...JYP was extremely indignant and Jisung is at risk of getting kicked out of Stray Kids...Alison is totally devastated cuz Jisung and her had been fighting. And Jeongin behaved weirdly as well. Today was a really weird day..." "Oh I didn't know they had an argument...but now that you say it, I know why he didn't do well during practice. You shouldn't worry too much though. JYP wouldn't kick Jisung out. He is way too loved by the audience" "But if their plan goes wrong, the audience might not be as supporting as before. And then JYP wouldn't go easy on Han..." "Hey..." He turned his body towards me and looked at me with a serious face. "Park Jinyoung might have a scary aura but I got a little closer to him during my trainee days and also after that. He's not a cold hearted man. Sure, he's focused on business and the reputation of his company and he doesn't want to lose face but he is not that kind of person that lets out his anger on others. He will evaluate the situation carefully. Don't worry, Han won't be kicked out and Alison and him will make up for sure" "They have to give their answer to JYP tomorrow morning..." "It will be alright. Han and Ally will find a way. But you said Jeongin behaved weirdly? What do you mean?", he asked curiously. "I don't know. When I told him about the issue that JYP wants to kick Jisung because of his relationship with Alison, he suddenly got pale and rushed away. I don't know where he went. He just told me to tell you that he's gonna be back soon. I thought was was a little suspicious but I don't know for what..." Chan knitted his forehead and seemed to think about what I just said. "Hmmm...that is indeed a little suspicious. Do you think...?" "What?", I asked snoopily. "Do you think he is dating someone?", he finished his thread. "Jeongin? Omo! I don't know...but it would be definitely cute!" "Yeah, but you're cuter!" "Ya, I'm having a serious conversation here!", I laughed and hit him. "Let's go to sleep and wait for tomorrow. I bet all the bad things will be better by tomorrow. Trust me!" "Hm yeah maybe you're right..." "Wanna sleep here tonight?" I wrapped my arms around him. "I'm not going anywhere hehe". He laughed and kissed my cheek. "Then good night. Sleep tight and have sweet dreams!" "Good night, I love you..."

Alison's POV

I kneaded my hands while looking at the clock. 9 hours until JYP wanted an answer. Was Jisung already asleep? Speaking of the devil someone suddenly knocked at my door. I winced startled but told them to come in. "Alison?" I had known it was Jisung... "Come in...", I sighed. Han entered the room while scratching the back of his head awkwardly. "I think we...gotta talk again, right?" He smiled a little forced and sat down onto a chair. "Go ahead!", I ordered him maybe a bit too harsh but I couldn't deny I was still mad at him. "I thought about your opinion on the relationship issue and I think I was really a bit...inconsiderate, I'm sorry. Will you explain your solution to me again?" Jisung took my hand and looked at me with big eyes. "Did you know that you hurt me?", I asked him confronting. He lowered his head. "I'm sorry..." "Look, this is my solution: The newspaper will write an official apology for JYP about the fake news!" "Fake news? But it is tru-" "Don't you get it? The photo is edited! The source of this article is dubious. So they will write an article as an apology. That's it! Take it or leave it!" I know my tone was still a bit cocky but I wanted to let him know that I didn't forget our fight and that he pissed me off nevertheless. "Maybe you're right...we should deny our relationship. But...i really don't want to hide all my life", Jisung finally agreed a little saddish. "Your career won't last a lifetime, dude. Wake up!" Shit...that was tactless. "S-sorry...I didn't mean it like that. I'm sorry, fuck I'm bad" "It's alright but...I feel really bad about the tension between us..." My stomach contracted. Am I a horrible person if I always think he's gonna break up with me when he says something like that? "I want this tension to disappear, Jisung, really!", I quickly replied and my pulse rose extremely. "Can we just...", Jisung started hesitant but I caught up his sentence. "-kiss and make up? Yes, please!" I wrapped my arms around him tightly and kissed his cheek. "Please can we not fight again? It's scary...", I mumbled pouting. "Sorry...I'm hot-headed. But I'll try to be the best version of myself for you. I love you", Jisung answered calmly and kissed my forehead. Everything will be okay.