I fiddled with my black pen since I gave up paying attention to what my teacher was rumbling about. I am a dedicated student of course, but it's impossible paying attention to something when another thing is mind-boggling me, specially if this is the second class of the day.
I looked at the huge window of our class and noticed how the big and grey clouds were slowly covering the blue and beautiful sky. Does Jennie have anything to do with this? How is she? Why did she shut me off right after showing me more of her powers? Did I do something wrong? What about her parent—
My thoughts were interrupted with a rough nudge of my classmate. I immediately looked at her confused and a little angry, but again, my thoughts were cut off by a sharp voice:
- Miss Park, I see you're not paying attention - the history teacher said making the class tremble. The woman held power with her long Chanel pre-owned tuxedo dress. She was known for being the only teacher who could intimidate the rich brats of the university since she was the headmaster and they couldn't ask their parents to just take her job away
- I'm sorry Miss - I said shyly
She examined my posture, nodded and resumed what she was doing before. I noticed the mean and jealous stares from my classmates, but decided to start making notes:
- I don't understand how you do it - I heard my classmate whispering. I eyed her confused but quickly looked back at the board - How on earth is she nice to you?
- Because I actually deserve being in here - she raised her eyebrow - Don't get me wrong, but most of the students are only in this school because their parents are rich. Plus they don't understand anything that they're being taught
She frowned and scratched the back of her head:
- You know, even if I'm wealthy and I haven't worked as hard as you, I still want to be here - I looked at her curious - I love music. I know that maybe you deserve it more than I do since you literally came from scratch, but I still want this you know? I ain't gonna sit and wait for my money and parents to build my career, I'm working for it
I saw her making random scribbles on her notebook while talking with me. Some of them looked like the JYP sign and other seemed like musical instruments. I smiled at her:
- I'm Park Chaeyoung, but you can call me Rosé
- Oh I know - she chuckled - I know you, despite having arrived at Uni 1 month later
- How? The only reason why people notice me it's because they know I don't smell like money..
- Yeah.. Maybe that's it - I sighed - But I also know you because most of our classmates talk about you since you're the golden student
- Golden student?
- Yeah, you never got a strike, never ended up on detention, never had an F or D or C, know how to play guitar and piano, have a beautiful voice, you are in university one year earlier than you should be and the teachers worship you
I blushed slightly and scratched the back of my neck:
- You cached that in 1 month? I'm surprised Miss..
- Yuna, Shin Yuna - she smiled
- And I guess you're here because you want to go to JYP? - she looked at me surprised and I pointed to her notebook - Sorry, but I notice the little details
She smiled again and nodded:
- Yeah.. I do. And I'll do everything in my power to conquer my dream
- I belive in you
- Miss Park and Miss Shin... - I heard my teacher calling my name again - Do I have to call you to my office later?
- No ma'am, I'm sorry - I said shyly
- This was the second time. You know what happens on the third one.. - she returned to write in the board
Yuna's mouth was wide open and she grabbed my notebook, writing something on it.
Hurry up Yuna, I don't want to go to the headmasters office.. I actually never went there.. I'm an A and 'golden' student.
She gave me the notebook back and I smiled at her while reading it:
I have to hang out with you more . If I was talking to anyone else, I would get a strike and would have to go to her office later.. I guess you really are the golden student ;)
•
The class ended a little while later and I gathered my things:
- Walk with me? - Yuna asked and I nodded
- Yeah sure, but I'm heading to English so you'll meet my best friend Lal—
- Lalisa Manoban I know
I looked at her surprised:
- Uh.. And how do you..
- I'm also in English class. I mean, I'm in every class that you are - she let out a small chuckle - I'm not stalking you Rosé, calm down
I raised my arms and blushed slightly:
- I didn't say you were.. I just thought it was weird - I packed my stuff and we headed to the door while talking a little bit more about ourselves
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- Damn.. She's tall - Lisa commented looking at Yuna. The bright blonde girl put her hands on her face a little bit shy
- Hey, I'm normal - she said and I laughed
- Fun fact: have you all noticed that you're Asian and you all have blonde hair? - Jisoo commented looking at us flabbergasted. Yuna looked at the black haired girl a little confused
- I'm sorry, who are you? - she asked not trying to be rude
- Oh, I'm Kim Jisoo, a good friend of Chaeyoung and a new friend of Lisa - she smiled
Yuna crossed her arms and pouted:
- What's wrong with your friend Chipmunk? - my best friend whispered
- First of all, our friend - I nudged Lisa with my elbow and she gasped - And second of all I don't know
- What's the matter Yuna? - Jisoo asked and looked at us with a 'We were hearing everything' face
- It's just.. You guys are all so pretty! - she exclaimed and we all chuckled
- And so are you! - we said simultaneously and ended up laughing afterwards
- I think Rosé wins, don't get me wrong girls - a masculine voice echoed behind me and Jisoo's eyes widened
I looked behind and saw Chanyeol smiling at me. I blushed slightly:
- Thank you - I smiled and a awkward silence settled in
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- Uh.. Chipmunk me and Yuna will go now to English class.. See you there - they started walking away but I grabbed both their arms
- I'll go with you - I started walking away but Chanyeol stopped us
- I'm sorry ladies I didn't want to bother you.. I just wanted to ask you Rosé.. Would you like to.. To go out sometime? - I widened my eyes and squeezed Lisa's arm making her groan
- I.. Ugh.. No.. I mean yes! I mean.. I don't know? Maybe? - my friends laughed and he chuckled
- Tomorrow we can go to the park if you want.. - he said kindly
He seems really nice maybe I should give him a shot.. But I'm so shy argh! Okay Rosé you can do this
- 4 pm at the school's gate? - He said again, hoping that I would agree. I nodded quickly and the black haired boy smiled widely - Great! I'm really excited to see you there.. Could you maybe give me your number just so we can chat a little bit before we go out?
I looked at the girls and they all nodded eagerly. I gave him my phone and he introduced his number in there:
- Text me when you can - he smiled again and gave me a quick and messy hug - See you tomorrow
He left and the girls started jumping and screaming:
- Ya! Stop it! - I said covering my face
I can't believe I just did that
- I told you he would come for you! - Jisoo said excited
- I'm so proud of my Chipmunk! I don't remember the last time you said yes to a guy!
- I never said yes to a guy - I stated and Yuna gasped
- Neither did I! Rosé, this is super important for you, you must look super hot tomorrow!
- But doesn't she always? - Lisa said and they all laughed
I walked in front of them still embarrassed with their comments.
This is good. This is good for me. I just hope he's a nice guy like he appears to be. Everything will be fine.
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- Calm Down Rosé - Lisa said while Yuna caressed my arm when the English class ended - Everything's fine
- Everything is not fine Lalisa! I just agreed to go on a date with some boy that I almost don't know!
- Yah Chaeyoung-ah, don't be like that - Yuna said - Don't you feel slightly attracted to him? He's cute
Do I? Chanyeol is handsome and is an A student as well, but why don't I feel that initial spark?
- Yeah he's handsome but I never went out on a date because I only wanted to do that with someone I felt a connection with
Yuna crossed her legs:
- Why do I think that you'll be like those people who only wants to lose their virginity after they get married? - Lisa laughed and I hit Yuna's arm
- It's not like that you asshole - I muttered and my best friend widened her eyes
- Ohh Little Chipmunk is angry, you should stop right there Yuna
I sighed and hugged my knees, burying my face in them afterwards:
- Look Rosie, I understand what you're going through and I've known you since we were kids. But I do think you should give Chanyeol a chance - I looked at her - It's not like you have something to lose. You can hang out normally and if he tries something you don't like, just tell him. I know you're a shy person, but it will be better for both of you since you won't be uncomfortable and he won't get the wrong idea
Lisa's words overflowed with wisdom and it made me more comfortable with my previous decision. I stand up and smiled at her:
- You're right. I can't be... How do you guys say it... Hmm a..
- A pussy? - Yuna asked
- Yeah that! - my cheeks reddened with embarrass and they chuckled - I can't be a pussy anymore! I will go out with him and if I don't feel anything, then I'll tell him!
- That's the spirit Chaeng! - the bangless one said excited
- If you need anything just call me - Lisa stated
- Or me! Give me your phone, I'll give you my number
I nooded and while Yuna was typing, Lisa grabbed my arm:
- Wanna go to my place and grab lunch before heading to our first day working together? - she asked rather excited and I was about to agree when a certain brunnete crossed my mind
Omg how is she? Does she know about the man's death..? I should call Mino.. Or I cou—
Lisa snapped her fingers in front of me:
- Earth to Chipmunk
- Oh sorry.. Hm.. I think I'll pass today Lali, I made plans with a friend
- Okay.. - she eyed me confused - Why don't I know about that friend's existance?
I pushed her slightly:
- You don't need to know everything about me Manoban! - I chuckled and she pouted - My friend is a she
- Oh! Is she hot? Can I meet her? - she asked with that 'Lesbian Royalty' look
- No! - I said quickly - You definitely cannot know her, at least not now
She frowned and the bell rang, making me intertwined my arm with Yuna's:
- This conversation is not over Park Chaeyoung!
- Yes it is Lalisa!
•
I was supposed to be walking to my house, but here I am, walking to Elice Road Social Loungue, also known as Jennie's 'apartment'.
Why am I even going there? I saw the girl this morning and she basically kicked me out. I know I left in good terms with her but even so.. It seems like I'm putting too much pressure on her? I hope not, cause the last thing I want is Jennie having a panic attack and sending me flying out her window.
I was walking to her bar when I realized that I didn't have any food with me since I slept at her house. It's weird to think that I slept in a stranger's house.
Oh my God stop calling Jennie a stranger, Rosé. The girl literally saved you from possibly being raped and showed you something that no one else knows.
I spotted at dumpling store right across the street and jumped happily. I crossed the street and saw the prices, sighing in relieve with the low numbers. A girl ain't rich!
I entered the store and ordered two boxes for me and Jennie, handing the money to the woman and leaving 5 minutes later.
Suddenly my phone buzzed and I looked at the displayer seeing an unknown number:
- Hello?
- Chaeyoung - I heard her voice from the other side of the line and confusion hit me
- Jennie?
- Yeah
- How do you have my number?
- Mino couldn't stop teasing me about the fact that he got your number before I did and basically forced me to save it
- So you didn't want my number? - I asked in a teasing voice. Why the hell am I teasing her
- Oh, I never said that... - there was a brief silence and then a deep sigh from the other line - Either way, I'm calling you because Mino is not allowing me to go to the internet nor watching the news so I wanted to ask you if you saw something that I should worry about?
I stopped walking and nervousness kicked in:
- I— Wait my mom is calling me, I'm coming over to bring you lunch, talk to you later
- But Ros—
I hang up on her and put my hands on my face in frustration. I'm doomed.
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- Rosé! - Mino said excited as soon as I walked in. I gave him a friendly smile - Came to see your 'acquaintace'?
- Yes, I came to see Jennie - I rolled my eyes with his tone - Is she upstairs?
He nooded and gave me the spare keys:
- Go ahead. I didn't let her see the news or anything but I must ask.. Why?
I looked at him reluctantly before opening the door:
- I can't tell you, I'm sorry - he sighed and I bit my lip - It's not up to me to tell you
He didn't say anything more so I opened the door, closing it behind me and went up the stairs. I knocked on her door:
- It's open - she said softly and I pushed the door, spotting Jennie on her bed playing with Kuma
I entered and closed the door. I stayed put while grabbing my backpack:
- I don't bite - she said still not looking at me
- I know - I chuckled awkwardly - You said that to me—
- When we met, I know - she finished my sentence and looked at me. I stared at her for a little while long and noticed her eyes changing to a deep pink color
- Pink - I said and approached her bed, sitting on its edge - Isn't that related to love?
She looked away:
- Bright pink is love I think, I never had it.. But this pink means that... I'm blushing
- Oh - I felt my cheeks reddening - It's okay, I'm someone who also blushes easily
Jennie stayed quiet and I petted Kuma. He let me for a little bit but then returned to his 'Mom'.
This is going to be a rough dog
- I brought lunch - I said breaking the silence. She grabbed her glasses, put them on and looked at me - Are you serious Kim
She shrugged:
- You know you don't have to wear those when I'm around right?
- I know but.. Yeah - I looked at her curious but decided not to go further - What is it anyway?
I opened my backpack and took the two boxes with a happy smile, knowing that I was going to eat:
- Dumplings - she gasped and before I could react, she grabbed her box and opened it quickly - Oh.. Okay
- I love dumplings - she said while pushing the first dumpling down her throat and I could swear that I could see her yellow eyes beneath those sunglasses
I chuckled and started eating as well. None of us dared to speak in this heavenly moment and I'm grateful she shares the same opinion as me when it comes to food. At least when it comes to dumplings.
While I was eating, the thought of telling her the truth the moment we stopped eating, hit me. I was a little bit afraid of her reaction because even if I think she's a lovely person, that doesn't mean that I trust in her abilities. And I was also afraid for her. What will she do?
I finished eating and since she was still finishing, I broke the comfortable silence:
- Yellow - I said softly and she looked at me, dumplings rests scattered across her mouth - It represents happiness right? You're happy now because of the dumplings I presume
She nooded, cleaned her mouth and put the box on her bed:
- Yes and also because no one has ever done this for me. I mean, Mino and his dad don't count, they're family
Family.
What happened to yours?
- Thank you for the food Rosé. I mean, thank you for everything. I've known you for 2 days or so and you've been nothing but kind to me, so thank you - she smiled truly - I shall return the gesture
I smiled and, before I could think, I hugged her. She didn't react and I could feel her body tensing up.
Should I let go?
Provided my thoughts, I continued hugging her. A few seconds later she wrapped her arms around my waist and I sighed with content:
- I don't like hugs - she whispered softly
- Do you want me to stop?
- I... I don't know - she said indecisive and I slowly broke the hug
We stayed like that for a moment. Jennie looking at the bed and me looking at Kuma.
I don't understand her Kuma. Do you?
- Whats happening Chaeyoung? Why can't I see the news? - she broke the silence and I felt my hands shaking with the anxiety - What happened?
I took a deep breathe and looked straight into her eyes:
- Remember the man from yesterday? - she quickly nooded - Well... When you shoved him away from me with your powers.. Apparently... He died
Jennie's mouth opened and she laughed. I think she laughed from disbelief:
- I'm sorry, what? - she took off her glasses and I saw her Grey painted eyes - I'm afraid I'm not following
- In the news.. They say that a big storm passed by and killed the man, knocking trees and street poles - she got up and I noticed that the objects on her room started shaking - Jennie, they don't know that it was you!
She put her hands on her hair and started to pull various strands:
- This isn't true... Calm down Jennie.. It can't be..
- Jennie.. - I said anxiously
- Show me - she looked at me quickly with her piercing grey eyes. I took out my phone and showed her a screenshot that I had taken previously when I was at school
Violent storm destroys an entire block and a life said the headline
The brunette read it with wide eyes and stepped away from me:
- Jennie you were protecting me - I said in a stupid attempt of calming her
- Does that make it any better Chaeyoung?!? - she laughed sarcastically
I got up and tried approaching her but she crossed her arms and stretched them horizontally, sending a huge wave of air in my direction and making me and the rest of the objects behind me fall. My body collided harshly against her cold floor and I groaned in pain:
- I killed someone - she whispered desperate and started breathing unevenly. I had tears on my eyes from my painful fall but I still propped myself up with my hands and when I looked up, I saw various things floating around the room. Including her. In whatsoever situation I would be shocked and terrified, but certainly not on this one, when my whole body was aching
She eyed me and chills ran over my spine when I couldn't see her iris:
- AHHHHHHH - she screamed in a high pitched voice, making everything fall, some of them hitting me on the process. I closed my eyes and heard and huge thud behind me
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- What did you bring on that tray?
- Well... - the brunnete got up and went to the desk to pick it up - Yesterday I lost control and treated you badly when all you wanted to do was to help me
She sat beside me and gave me a tray full of mangos, causing my heart to drop:
- How... How did you know? - I asked and picked up the tray, immediately putting a piece of the orange fruit on my mouth
- You talked about it when you were sleeping - I choked and Jennie pat her back while laughing - It was something like this: "Mangoooooooosss.. Mom, I want mangooooooooss"
My flustered self slapped my supernatural acquaintance but she continued laughing:
- You're a child - I said grumpy but smiling
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That's why I won't run, sleep or cry. Because she makes me smile.
With some difficulty I opened my eyes and immediately saw everything scattered on her room. But I wasn't seeing her.
Suddenly I heard a soft cry behind me. I tried moving and let out a cry of pain when everything ached:
- Make it stop.. - I heard her whispering
I should be running. I should be scared. I should never see her again. I should be exposing her on the news.
But no. Instead, I'm getting up and I'm ignoring my horrible and excruciating pain to go to her:
- Jennie - I whimpered and she looked up, eyeing my body with a horrific expression
- Rosé - her voice broke in the end and I noticed her bright blue eyes. I sat slowly beside her and opened my arms - W-what are you doing?
- I'm being affectionate - I chuckled softly and felt a huge pain in my ribs - Ow..
- B-but.. You're covered in bruises.. I hurt you.. I'm so sorry - she buried her face in her knees
I hugged her 'tightly':
- I'm not leaving you Jennie - I held her chin and made her look at me - Even if you don't like hugs
Her bright blue eyes were reflecting on my brown ones:
- OH God Chae.. - she broke down in tears and buried her face on my neck while holding me like her life depended on it. I didn't care if it hurt, I wanted her to know that I was there for her
I wrapped my arms around her small body and whispered:
- It's okay Jennie.. I'm here for you.. - I said and pressed my cheek on her hair
Always
Happy birthday to me ❤️