Lisa arrived in Rosé's studio and waited behind as Rosé's team finished her final touches.
To say Lisa was in awe was an understatement. The way the makeup brush touched every inch of Chaeyoung's perfection, Lisa felt herself swooning. Chaeyoung looked beautiful, and with the makeup, it just emphasised her beauty even more.
The way Chaeyoung occasionally laughed with her makeup artist made Lisa's heart skip a beat. This felt like having a crush all over again. Rosé's smile was so cute, the ends of her lips rose up so high, and Lisa couldn't even contain the amount of love she had for Chaeyoung.
She was so in love with Chaeyoung. You could see it in her eyes. It's all written in her brown eyes, that never seemed to be able to leave Chaeyoung's face.
"What?" Chaeyoung asked with a smile, looking at Lisa through the mirror. The idol could see how Lisa has been staring at her, and she felt so blessed.
Lisa smiled, "You look amazing Rosie."
The girl laughed lightly, "You're so cute Lisa."
Maeng looked over at Lisa, "Do you have any suggestions to make her look even more beautiful?"
Lisa smiled at the reflection of Chaeyoung in the mirror.
"She's beautiful enough."
Rosé's heart fluttered, and a red tint flashed on her cheeks as she covered her mouth. She was so cute when she's shy— Lisa wanted to kiss her.
Maeng smiled, "Right then, it's your turn."
Chaeyoung got up from the chair and ushered Lisa over to the rack of outfits, "Go go!"
Chaeyoung's stylist scanned Lisa's figure, "I'm thinking this will look good on you!" She pulled out a black dress that complemented Chaeyoung's.
Rosé gasped, "Yes! Lisa, you'll look so good in it!"
Lisa got changed into her dress before sitting down on Maeng's makeup chair. She felt all jittery now that she had people choosing what she should wear and to do her makeup. It sure felt like a dream.
I guess these are perks of being friends with an idol.
"Wait!" Chaeyoung exclaimed. Maeng stopped and both Lisa and Maeng turned to the idol. "I want to do her eyeliner and lipstick!"
Maeng let out a sigh of relief, "I thought I screwed something up!"
Lisa chuckled. This team was adorable, and she was happy they're treating Rosé well. As long as Rosie was protected, safe, healthy, and happy, that'll make Lisa the happiest person on Earth.
After the makeup was done, Maeng signalled for Rosé to complete Lisa's look. The rest of her team left, leaving only the both of them.
Chaeyoung struts over with a smile, placing her hands delicately on Lisa's shoulders before smiling softly at Lisa in the mirror, "Do you trust me Lisa?"
The Thai smiled in return. Of course she does. She never doubted Rosé in anything— except the fact whether or not Rosé was in pain.
"Always Rosie. Always."
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They arrived at the party, and Rosé took Lisa's hand, holding it tightly. Lisa swallowed thickly. There were a lot of people here, and she was not very used to seeing so many people.
The lights were blinding, and there was so much noise. It made her feel afraid.
"Are you scared?" Chaeyoung asked, turning around to face her. The lights made Chaeyoung look like an angel.
Lisa gave a subtle nod, "It's really crowded."
Rosé flashed Lisa a reassuring smile before raising their hands up, "I'm keeping you close to me. Don't you worry."
Lisa nodded with a smile. She trusts Rosé, and deep down in her heart, she knew that Chaeyoung cared about her more than anything else. With all her actions the past few days, it's been very prominent how much Rosé cared.
The idol led them to a table with the very Anthony Vaccarello. He stood up and hugged Rosé warmly, "Rosé!"
Lisa let go of Chaeyoung's hand out of curtesy and bowed at the man.
"Anthony! How have you been?" Chaeyoung asked.
He smiled, "Not too bad! Sit sit!"
Chaeyoung patted Lisa's hand and they both sat with him. He poured them some shots, "Tequila's okay?"
Rosé nodded, "Of course!"
"And this is..." Anthony mumbled while looking at Lisa, as if asking for her name.
"I'm Lisa," Lisa smiled.
"She's my date today," Chaeyoung continued with a smile.
Anthony smiled, "Ah that's great!" He blinked at Lisa, "Is tequila okay for you too?"
Lisa shook her head politely, "It's okay, I don't really drink."
"I'll drink for her, it's okay," Rosé interjected.
Anthony nodded and the both of them got into their business, leaving Lisa to observe around.
There were people dancing at the dance floor, people drinking and of course there were men hitting on women. Thank Goodness Chaeyoung's well protected here with her here.
Wait— is that— Talia Ryder? Oh my god! It is!
Lisa fixated her eyes on the model, watching as she trudged over to their table. Lisa tapped on Chaeyoung's thigh.
Rosé looked over to Lisa, "What's wrong?"
"Talia!" Anthony exclaimed before Lisa could speak.
The model walked over and hugged Anthony, "Hello!"
Rosé stood up and hugged Talia too. Of course Lisa stood as well.
Talia hugged Lisa too, taking her by surprise.
"You must be Lisa!" Talia said with a smile.
Lisa nodded, "Hi." She felt so awkward. How did Talia even know her?
"Rosé told me so much about you in Europe!" Talia continued.
Oh. So that's how she knew.
Rosé smiled, "All good things of course."
"Sit with us Talia!" Anthony invited.
The model sat beside Rosé between Anthony and Rosé.
Lisa just sat there and eavesdropped while the celebrities drank, one drink after another.
In such a place, when you see people blowing out clouds of smoke in the corner of the room, Lisa felt the urge to go and join them. She felt the need to. But she didn't bring her device with her today.
She felt completely fine without seeing these people smoking, vaping here. But when she saw them having fun, she wanted to. Is this an addiction?
"Rosie I'm gonna go to the washroom okay?" Lisa asked quietly in her ear.
Chaeyoung looked over at her, "Are you okay? Do you need me to follow?"
Talia leaned over, "Everything okay?"
Lisa plastered a smile, "I'm just gonna head to the washroom."
Lisa left the table and trudged towards the smoker crowd near the exit. She spotted a girl who looked pretty friendly.
It won't hurt to spend a few dollars on drinks for a cig, would it?
She smiled at the girl, "Hi, could I buy you a drink in exchange for a cig?"
The girl with auburn hair looked at Lisa with a kind of expression that Lisa couldn't fathom.
Does she think I'm flirting with her?
The girl handed Lisa a cigarette and Lisa took it gracefully with a smile, "Thank you." She put it in her mouth, and the girl lit her cigarette for her.
Lisa sucked in, and the cool feeling hit her lungs. God this was even more intense that vaping. Lisa couldn't help but cough. It was too strong.
"First time?" The girl asked, chuckling at Lisa.
Lisa nodded, "I vape, not really a cigarette fan."
"Then why?" she asked again.
"Just felt like it," Lisa shrugged. She sucked in again, letting nicotine flush her whole system.
"Anna," the girl suddenly said.
Lisa looked over at her, "I'm Lisa."
She nodded, "Forget about the drink."
Lisa blinked. This was all very odd.
Anna sucked in the smoke before exhaling, "You here alone?"
The Thai turned to look at the table Chaeyoung was at. She was having so much fun with Talia and Anthony, laughing about God knows what, hitting Talia and being all touchy.
She really couldn't handle this. The jealousy was burning holes in her chest.
"I guess not," Anna answered herself with a light chuckle.
"Might be better if I was alone don't you think?" Lisa asked bitterly, looking over at Anna.
Anna took a step closer to Lisa and looked deep into her eyes, "You're jealous."
Lisa scoffed, "Who wouldn't be?"
Anna laughed at Lisa, "They're celebrities, let them be. Are you even dating Rosé?"
For a moment Lisa forgot that she was supposed to be the date of a celebrity. If she said these things to a person, wouldn't it just stain Rosé's reputation?
"Oh— I..."
"My lips are sealed, don't worry," Anna reassured. "I'll probably forget about this anyway."
Lisa swallowed, "We're not."
"Complicated huh?" Anna probed, inhaling.
Lisa sighed before taking another hit, "Extremely."
"Happens to the best of us," Anna said with a smile. "But she's hot. Everyone wants a piece of her. If you get her, kudos to you man."
Lisa looked over again, and she saw Chaeyoung looking around, as if she was trying to find Lisa. It made Lisa's heart warm.
"I also think she's looking for you," Anna pointed out.
Lisa sighed before turning back to Anna, "I'll go back after I finish this."
Anna took the half smoked cigarette from Lisa, "No, go back. She's gonna be upset if she sees you here."
Just then, Chaeyoung's eyes landed on Lisa with Anna, and she felt this strange feeling stirring in her chest. It wasn't jealousy, not disappointment, but it weighed down on her chest.
"Excuse me for a bit," Chaeyoung said before getting up and walking over.
"You better have a good excuse, she's coming," Anna warned.
Lisa turned, and she saw Chaeyoung a few steps away. The idol joined Lisa, and quickly invaded Lisa's personal space, placing both her hands on Lisa's shoulder and leaning into her.
Lisa's hand went around Rosé's waist.
"What took you so long?" Rosé asked.
Lisa blinked at Anna, "I uh... Just met my friend on the way back. This is Anna."
Anna smiled. Chaeyoung smiled in return, "I'm Ro—"
"Everyone knows," Anna laughed.
Chaeyoung smiled. Her breath reeked of alcohol, but Lisa didn't mind. Lisa probably reeked of cigarettes anyway.
"Shall we go back?" Chaeyoung asked, eyes half-lidded and a silly smile that made Lisa's heart flop.
Lisa nodded, and they both left and headed back to the table.
Chaeyoung didn't let go of Lisa's hand this time they're back there, and Rosé made an effort in involving Lisa in the conversation.
This made Lisa feel so wanted. Why wasn't Rosé this persistent? This new Rosé, Lisa's loving her even more.
"Ooh, this is so chilly, I love it!" Chaeyoung exclaimed when she downed yet another Vodka shot.
Lisa had a feeling that Rosé was getting more drunk. She had been leaning into Lisa and touching her way more than a conscious Rosé would. She wasn't complaining, but she just hoped that Chaeyoung wouldn't do something she'd regret when she's drunk.
Anthony looked over at Chaeyoung, who had her head on Lisa's shoulder and nudged Talia. Talia looked at the sight and smiled before whispering into Anthony's ear, "Rosé's very into her."
Anthony nodded in comprehension before raising another shot, "Cheers girls!"
Chaeyoung smiled and downed yet another Vodka shot. What was his purpose?
Rosé leaned closer to Lisa's face before caressing her face, "Who's Anna?"
Lisa leaned in as well, "Just a friend Rosie." Rosé's voice was soft, and tender, which made Lisa feel bad for lying, but honestly they were "friends" now, weren't they?
"Didn't look like it," Chaeyoung mumbled to herself.
Lisa put her arm around Rosé, "Are you tired?" In all honesty, she didn't want Rosé to drink anymore. It'll make her drunk, and Lisa wouldn't know what to do if Chaeyoung said drunken thoughts to her.
"I wanna sleep," Chaeyoung muttered, laying her head on Lisa's shoulder. "My head..."
Anthony notices that Chaeyoung was out and he turned to Lisa, "Is she okay?"
Lisa smiled awkwardly, "I think she might be a little drunk..."
Thankfully, Anthony and Talia were understanding, "Take her home! It's okay."
Lisa swallowed, "Are you sure?"
Talia nodded, "Take her home Lisa."
Lisa whispered to Rosé, "Get up Rosie, we're going home."
Chaeyoung's eyes popped open and she stood up shakily before smiling at Anthony and Talia, "I had a lot of fun tonight!" She was slurring her words at this point. Lisa quickly dialled for Jay and asked him to pick them up. "I'll— see you two again!"
Lisa bowed to the two once again, and Anthony waved at them.
The Thai hobbled out the back exit with Chaeyoung.
"Yah Lalisa," Chaeyoung called as they stood outside the exit.
Lisa turned to Rosé, and held both her hands to stabilise the girl who was insisting to stand alone, "Hmm?"
Rosé smiled, obviously drunk by how her eyes were closed.
"You know, maybe if you weren't—" she hiccuped. "So difficult... W-We could've been together," Chaeyoung said, pointing at Lisa, or at least trying to. She was pointing at the lamppost instead.
Lisa scoffed, "You're drunk Rosie."
"No! I'm not!" She exclaimed, throwing a tantrum. Drunk indeed. "I'm not drunk."
"Yes you are," Lisa said mindlessly.
"Why won't you kiss me again?" Rosé suddenly questioned, her voice turning slightly sad.
Lisa frowned, "We're friends Chaeyoung. Friends don't kiss friends."
Chaeyoung took a few steps closer to Lisa, getting unacceptably close to Lisa, "Are we really?"
Lisa held her breath, "Yes."
"Are you lying?" Chaeyoung asked with a silly smile.
"No," Lisa reiterated. "We're friends."
Rosé wrapped her arms around Lisa's neck, which got Lisa frozen in her spot.
"If I kiss you what does that make us?" Chaeyoung slurred. "Best friends?" She giggled.
Lisa gulped before trying to pry her hands off, "Rosie, there might be people watching. Please."
Rosé's grip only got tighter, pulling Lisa closer, "I don't care."
"Yes you do," Lisa pressured. "You care, you went to Europe for this, you left me for this, you can't just—"
Chaeyoung leaned in a kissed Lisa, effectively shutting her up. Lisa couldn't find the will you push Rosé away. Her lips are so addictive, how would Lisa ever say no to them? It's like magnets of different polarity— attracting each other.
All Lisa could do was to melt into the kiss, letting her eyes close gently as Chaeyoung kisses her.
"Don't," Rosé muttered, the alcohol in her breath wafting into Lisa's nose. "Don't remind me."
"I'm sorry," Lisa whispered. She figured that Chaeyoung would forget this tomorrow, and none of this saga will remain in her head.
Suddenly, a car honked, taking both of them by surprise.
Lisa quickly ushered Chaeyoung into the minivan, and Jay started driving.
The ride was awfully silent, and it killed Lisa. Did Jay see what happened? He probably did. Why isn't he saying anything to Ros—
Oh she's sleeping. Great.
When Jay stopped by her apartment, Lisa got out, but Jay was already by Chaeyoung.
"I'll bring her up," Jay said.
Lisa stepped aside. It was a sensible decision for Jay to bring her up because Jay was her manager, no rumours.
Chaeyoung shook her head violently, "I want Lisa!"
Jay started walking, but Chaeyoung restrains , "No! I want my Lisa!"
"Rosé shhh!" Jay shushed.
"No!" she exclaimed.
Lisa hurried over and took over from Jay, "I'll keep her safe. Don't worry."
Jay sighed, "I'll wait and give you a lift home."
"She's staying with me tonight," Rosé interjected.
"No she's not," Jay retaliated. "I'm sending her home."
Lisa blinked.
Rosé stomped her foot, causing her heel to come off, "No! I want her to stay with me!"
Lisa sighed to Jay before mouthing, 'Just go. I'll get home myself.'
Jay scoffed, "Fine, have it your way." He got into his van and drove away.
Lisa bent down to pick up Rosé's heel and asked her to remove her other heel.
"Are you ready?" Lisa asked.
Chaeyoung blinked groggily, "For wh— Ah!"
Lisa scooped Chaeyoung up in a bridal-style carry, walking her into the apartment block and into the lift.
Chaeyoung had her arms around Lisa, and she was looking at Lisa, wide-eyed. Lisa tried her best to ignore Chaeyoung's doe, piercing eyes.
When the lift reached Chaeyoung's storey, Lisa got out and fished out the keys from Chaeyoung's pocket before unlocking the door.
"We're home," Lisa announced, before placing Rosé on the couch. Chaeyoung immediately tried to stand up, and Lisa hurried over to hold her still, "What are you doing?"
Rosé laughed, "I wanna sleep!"
"Not in that!"
"Sleeeeeeep," Chaeyoung slurred into Lisa's face.
Lisa sighed in disbelief before ushering Chaeyoung into her bedroom and sitting her down.
"Clothes, here," Lisa tossed a tee-shirt into Chaeyoung's face.
"Ouch!"
"Sorry!"
Rosé got up, and fumbled to reach for her zip while Lisa found some pants for Rosé to put on.
"I can't— Reach!" Chaeyoung exclaimed, upset that she can't reach her zip.
Lisa just picked out a random pair of shorts before turning around, "God! I'll help you."
Lisa unzipped the back of Rosé's dress, and the idol squirmed out of it. When the dress fell to the ground, Lisa's eyes widened.
Chaeyoung was not wearing a bra. In fact, her dress was padded...
The idol fell back onto her bed, "Ugh! My head."
Lisa panicked and covered Chaeyoung with her blanket, turning away to hide the blush on her face. God damn it! So much for being friends.
Lisa hovered over Chaeyoung to see if she had fallen asleep, but Chaeyoung's eyes weren't fully closed, they were just half-lidded.
"It's so hot Lalisa, why did you cover me?" Chaeyoung muttered angrily, kicking the blankets off.
"No!" Lisa exclaimed, clutching onto the blanket. "Keep them on!"
Chaeyoung rose her eyebrows in a devious look, "Why? Can't handle a little skin?"
Lisa's face turned red again, "N-No. You're just... not wearing a..."
"Bra?" Chaeyoung completed her sentence for her.
Lisa nodded, "Yes."
"It's not like you haven't seen them," Chaeyoung teased. "Why're you so shy?"
Lisa gulped, "I should go—"
Chaeyoung held onto her arm, "I wasn't lying when I said I wanted you to stay with me tonight Lalisa."
"B-but I have to—"
"I don't care," Chaeyoung spat, sitting up. Her blanket fell, and now she was just half naked. "I want you to stay."
Lisa gulped once again, "I-I can't sleep in this dress, it's uncomfortable."
Chaeyoung scoffed, "Wear those you just picked out, they fit you."
"I won't fit—"
"Then don't wear anything," Chaeyoung replied.
Lisa panicked, "Friends— don't do that!"
Chaeyoung got up shakily, "Are we really friends Lisa?"
Lisa shut her eyes to keep the sight of Chaeyoung out.
"Answer me," Chaeyoung ordered. Can a drunk person do this?
"Y-Yes!" Lisa answered.
Chaeyoung laughed, "Friends cuddle all the time don't they?"
Lisa exhaled. Why was she even fighting this? She wanted to stay, but she kept hiding away from Rosé. Why? Was it because of boundaries?
Rosé fell back on her bed and scoffed after seeing how Lisa stood rooted on her spot, "Go. Go if you want."
Now Lisa felt bad.
She grabbed the clothes and headed into the shower to change before coming back out.
Soft snores filled the room already, and Lisa blinked at the sight of Chaeyoung sleeping. She really looked the most peaceful when she's sleeping.
Lisa turned off the light before switching on the night lamp because she remembered how much Rosé hated the dark.
She then got into the other side of the bed and settled beside Rosé, staring at the ceiling as she tried to sleep. There's no way she could. They haven't been this close since the last time they had sex together. This would probably lead to bad decisions.
But Lisa swore she won't take advantage of her. That's rude. She's drunk.
What if this time Lisa left? She'd go far away from Rosé so she'd forget her, and that she won't ever be close to her?
God damn, that thought hurts Lisa. She can't ever bring herself to do that. A few months older, she won't risk losing the person she loved again.
Even if it meant just being friends, Lisa has to accept it. She'd love Rosé in the shadows if she really had to. That's all that mattered. She gets to love Rosé.
Suddenly, Lisa felt hands around her, and Rosé's head had settled in her chest, igniting so many fires in her body.
Cuddling.
Was this what it really was?
Lisa put her hands around Chaeyoung, and instinctively placed a delicate kiss on Rosé's forehead.
"Goodnight Rosie."
That felt incomplete. It was usually Goodnight Rosie. I love you. But I love you shouldn't be said unless she meant it. She'd learnt that the hard way.
Love isn't just a word to throw around like a ball. You have to mean it.
"I love you Lisa."
Lisa blinked, unfazed. She's drunk. She's speaking all drunk thoughts. All this won't matter tomorrow morning.
"I love you too Rosie."
Oh, Lisa won't ever be able to leave Rosé.
a/n: next chapter is gonna be quite chaotic, but i think you guys will enjoy it <3