Lisa was on her phone. "Hey, you aishhhh! Okay, you are really testing my patience, huh. This is my 15th message. If ever you got this voicemail kindly give me a callback. We are in Seoul and I want you to meet someone, you idiot!" Lisa left another message and stared at Joohyun.
"What?" The small girl asked because the tall one was giving her an apologetic look.
"I am sorry but I think we won't be able to meet her today. I called her mom yesterday and she also does not know where her daughter is. After she went for her therapy session that annoying best friend of mine didn't bother to go back home. I already told her about our visit last week when I met her. I wonder where is she actually right now."
"Maybe she's just busy and shy?"
"She's not busy at all. I should have put a tracker on her wheelchair. That grr aish." She was being frustrated since she planned this ahead of time. She thought everything was set.
"How is she by the way? It's been years since her accident why is she still doing therapy sessions?" Irene asked being curious.
"I really don't know. I am not a medical expert but she's hurting whenever she tried to put on some weights on her right leg."
"She's been a mystery to me. Why don't you show me her photos so at least I have the idea? Or her name so I can search her on SNS. I should have added her long before." Irene curiously asked. Lisa has been talking about her grumpy best friend for three years but they haven't got a chance to officially meet each other. They planned this a week ago when their schedule wasn't hectic anymore. She decided to accompany Lisa to Seoul. Lisa asked if it is okay with her to stay in her family's place. Irene seemed not to have a problem with it and was excited to meet the Manobans but too bad she's not able to meet Lisa's family since they flew to Thailand for a business trip.
"I purposely do that so you don't have any impression about her. All I know is she could really turn straight girls into gay so you better guard yourself." Lisa warned her.
"Yah! Are you trying to match me with your other best friend? This is not funny. I only agreed to meet her because she's close to you." Irene is so aware of Lisa's other best friend being formerly in a relationship with a woman. She's just clueless about what she looks like and her name. Somehow she secretly wishes Lisa isn't straight to being close with a member of lgbtq+, she does hope something like that is possible. She's actually excited to meet the other best friend. Anyone that is close with Lisa, would really take time to get to know them.
"Baechu, why are you always jumping right away, huh? Come here, Bunny." Lisa locked Irene in her arms. "Gosh, you smell so good. That's illegal you know. You can hypnotize men with that scent."
Irene blushed because of their closeness. Lisa isn't fond of skinship but she really got comfortable around Irene over years. She then wrapped her arms around the tall girl's waist. "Just men? What about women? Who knows this might also work with women, right? Are you not affected by my scent?" She loves teasing Lisa like this because she wanted to get the same reaction over and over again. A cute red face Lisa. She made sure to tighten her arms around Lisa to keep her close.
"Yah, of course, I am immune to your intoxicating scent even with your farts," Lisa said with her face getting so red.
Irene smirked "I don't think so. Do you know sometimes my curiosity wants me to go beyond what is normal? I wonder what would be your reaction if I kiss you?"
"You can't be serious, Baechu, right? Is this some kind of social experimentation? I won't vouch for it." She tried to distance herself.
"What if I am serious? I rather lose my first kiss to my best friend and I don't feel it weird if we do it." Irene challenged.
"You are out of your mind." Lisa shook her head and stared at her. "Are you curious how it feels like? Uhm like being kissed?"
Irene nodded. "My mom kisses me on the cheeks. I don't recall getting kisses from my dad since I lost him when I was still young."
"You never been kissed by any guy?" Lisa knew but wanted to make sure.
"Never. Have you?" Irene returned the question to the tall girl.
"Of course, I haven't tried it too. Did you see me entertain my suitors? I don't do what you are doing with Jinyoung. If you don't like him just turn him down."
"Yah, I am liking him already. No one waited for that long. He's been consistent for three years." Irene felt unsure what she just told Lisa. But she wanted to try if things would work out with Jinyoung. She's just waiting until senior year. She would then decide about her feelings. Unknown to her Lisa felt being stabbed about the sudden confession.
"So you are curious how to be kissed because you hope you and Jinyoung will do it next year, right?" Lisa wanted to confirm if her presumptions were right.
"I don't know. So what about you? Have you kissed a girl? It makes me curious." Irene was lost in staring at Lisa's plump lips. She badly wanted to know how Lisa's lips taste like. Inch by inch she was pulling the tall woman closer to her. She would give everything just to satisfy her curiosity. She's serious about losing her first kiss to Lisa. She's fine about it and she won't regret it.
"Baechu.." Lisa's hot breath was not even helping Irene. She's losing her shit together. Her hand immediately grabbed Lisa's collar to pull the tall girl because the height difference was really bothersome.
Lisa's eyes grew wider. She could not make anything out of her mind. She knew Irene's lips are about to crash with her. She's in panic. What if Irene would only see this as a terrible mistake? Her heart was about to explode.
"I wanted to know..." Irene shut her eyes and forgot about everything. 'So be it. It is Lisa anyway.' She mentally said to herself. 'It's now or never.'
Lisa shut her eyes tight too. But made sure Irene's lips would not successfully land on her lips. She stretched her body so the small girl only reached her jaw. "Hey, don't do something that you would eventually regret." She composed herself and removed herself from Irene's hold.
This made Irene come back to her reverie. But it was something she fully decide on and she of course won't regret it. That instant she felt rejected. Lisa does not feel anything for her. That's what she realized that moment.
"But you almost kissed Yeri!" Irene laughed so hard in force to cover her embarrassment and the rejection from her best friend. She wanted to cry but she would keep this to herself. Maybe she would do it later when she's alone. She just remembered what happened in the past when Yeri and Lisa almost kissed.
"Just almost and it was an accident. Your friends were pushing each other. If I didn't catch Yeri at the right time then her face might hit the hard floor." It was the incident Yeri and Joy were pushing and pulling each other.
"Tsk, your action just made her like you on a different level," Irene smirked.
"Like me, what?" Lisa didn't get it.
"She's openly saying this to everyone that you are her girl crush. And she will do everything for you to notice her. She thought that single incident built a connection between the two of you. She even mentioned she felt it when the two of you locked your gaze to one another." Irene explained but was kinda not comfortable about the topic. She just wanted to know Lisa's reaction after knowing a girl is having a huge crush on her. And this is not just a regular girl. This is her younger friend who could beat anyone when she's into it. She has the determination and will to do so. Yeri likes Girls...Generation.
"That's absurd!" Lisa dismissed the idea since she only see Yeri as Irene's younger sister. "But if that's true this might explain why she did that to me." Lisa tried to recall another incident with Yeri.
"What did she do? Why am I not aware of it?"
"I thought it was just an accident. But when I think about it. She really did grope my butt." Lisa laughed as she remembered how she almost jumped out when Yeri and her happened to meet at Irene's place. She just arrived but the latter was about to head out that time.
"She did what!!!!?" Irene covered her mouth. She could not imagine the scene when she tried to picture it inside her head. "That little turtle, I am going to twist her neck! Why didn't you tell me? And when did this happen?"
"Just months ago. Do you remember when I dropped by to bring you tteokbokki ? Yeri was there too but she's about to leave. I almost dropped the food containers because she startled me. I didn't see her go back inside the house. I was about to confront her but she just ran off without an explanation."
"And? Where was I that time?"
"You took shower when you thought Yeri was about to leave."
"Grrr, that Kim Yerim. No one's allowed to touch you." Irene got angry. "Next time don't let anyone touch you."
"Hey, calm down. You don't have to be territorial over me. Besides she's your friend. She might not really mean anything by it. You know she's a prankster." Lisa tried to soothe Irene.
"I only have the right over you, Lili. Do you understand?" Lisa's brows furrowed. Irene is always a possessive type but this is kinda unnecessary.
"Uhm, Baechu why would you get mad if someone touch me? It was just Yeri."
"Argh!!! I mean uhm. I can only be touchy to you but not that touchy touch. Argh. Just don't let anyone touch you. Beware with either Joy and Yeri." Irene could not understand herself for behaving like that. She could not even explain it to Lisa.
"You are acting like a jealous girlfriend, Baechu. You look cute."
"I am your best friend of course it is normal to get possessive over you." Irene defensively said and pouted.
Lisa melt because of this. She pulled her and gave a peck on her forehead.
"Gees, glad I know you're straight, or else I would think you like me more than a best friend." She jested.
This made Irene take aback. "Of course I am. I always get attracted by mature men." She defensively answered again.
"I know." Lisa tapped her nose. "I love you so much, Baechu. Stop being this cute. You are gonna be the death of me."
"I love you too, Lili. Let's make ourselves productive. Let's stroll around I am getting bored in this huge house." Irene badly wanted to get away with their topic. She didn't want Lisa to notice that she's acting strange. She could not afford to lose her best friend.
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Author's Note:
No proofreading. I Will check later. I will just sleep. Don't expect too much about this story. Read the first part of this so you are aware of what you are going to get in the end.