No one's POV
It's official, it's 2 days before the Grand Ball. Literally every Senior students are panicking right now. They still haven't decided on what to wear. The Student Council still got a lot of papers to re-read for the final agreement for the event. The Crew except for Lisa, convincing Mr. Yang to let Lisa perform a dance solo. They really wanted to showcase Lisa's new routine to the whole students. Being the beloved Principal he is, agreed.
Lisa on the other hand was shocked and kinda pissed off. She doesn't have any plans to dance on stage because she only wants to dance with Jennie, and Jennie alone. But looking on the bright side, she can also surprise Jennie again with her sort of sexy dance.
"Now why do you guys want me to perform again? I need more elaborate explainations." Lisa sat together with her friends, without the Officers, they're still busy at their office.
"Come on Lis! Think of it as your very own dance concert!" Chaeyoung exclaimed with a mouth full of rice cakes.
"And! To prove all your haters wrong! Come on girl!" Jackson shook her shoulders, trying to knock some senses out of her.
"Still not yet convincing though." Lisa placed her finger at her chin, looking at them with a questioning look.
"So you're not gonna showcase your very own routine and dance style to us? Boo! Unfair!" Bobby teased.
"Lisa just this once. Imagine performing one last time before we'll graduate. Don't you like that?" Seulgi spitting facts.
"But I want to perform it with you guys. As a Crew, not solo." Lisa whined, she's still kinda shy about her own routine.
"Then we promise to perform one last time as a Crew the day of our Graduation. How about that?" Ohh, Jungkook that is convincing.
"And you're gonna expect Jen's reaction to your dance. It's a sexy dance right? Imagine her reaction my lovely cousin." the little devil Khunpimook whispered. Lisa gulped, she really is curious to see her lover's reaction. Oh no, it's getting hot.
"I'll do it. But we need to perform as a team next time okay?" all of them cheered and jumped with joy.
Lisa's POV
One word. Fuck.
Why did I agree again? I'm getting nervous as hell again. I still need to decide my outfit for the Ball, then for my performance. My make up, hair, ugh so many things to prepare! I need help. Calling Chae, she picked up right away.
"Yes Pranpriya?"
"I said stop with that. Okay, I need your help Chae. Fashion Alert."
"Say no more." she really is a fashionista. She got the best taste in clothes between the both of us. I mean I look good with every clothes I try on cause pfft, I'm Lalisa Manoban. But when it comes to big events or celebrations like this, Rosie is the professional right here.
After couple of minutes, my door bursted open with a determined Park Chaeyoung.
"Let's go shopping!" oh no, help.
Mall
We've been roaming around every stores, but I still didn't see any clothing that caught my eye. While this Chipmunk beside me has a handful of shopping bags. Buying this or that, even the smallest clip saying she'll give it to her pet fish. How is that even fucking possible? Leo won't even wear a colar, then a fish? Silly Rosie Posie.
"Lisa what do you want to wear? We need to decide and buy cause my stomach's growling. I'll eat you up any minute now." Hearing her grumbling stomach, I shook my head.
"I'll decide for the dance outfit first, since it's kinda easy. I'm actually thinking of a simple yet sleek look. Trying to give off a lazy and sexy vibe. You get what I mean right?"
"Duh, I do. Now follow me."
She really is an expert in fashion. We just found the perfect outfit for my solo. And oh, she already planned to make me wear hair extensions for the night. To make me look "more sexy" which I found offensive, I am already sexy Ms. Park.
"Okay now for the Ball. What you thinking?" We passed by a store that had the outfit I pictured out on my mind.
"I think I found it. Come on." Pulling her to the store, she also was amazed by the outfit I picked.
"Now that's on periodt. Can't wait to see Jen's reaction." she squealed as I paid for the outfit. Dragging me quickly towards the food court.
We've been eating a lot right now, she won't stop buying and I'm kinda full right now.
"Chae I need to pee. Wait for me here." she nodded still munching on her chili.
Woah, finally I let it all out. Got to wash my hands though. Fixing my hair, of course my bangs. It's my precious.
I went out the rest room receiving a text from Chae.
Fr. Chipmunk 🐹
I'm still hungry. Let's buy ice cream pwease.
What is the capacity of her stomach? She literally ate two bowls of rice plus ramen and other main dishes.
Ouch.
Oh I accidentally bumped into someone letting my phone fall. Not another crack.
"I'm sorry. Here." He picked it up, wait his voice is so familiar. Standing up, I was left frozen
"Ten."
"Lali." This can't be. No not now, I'm not yet ready.
Grabbing my phone I excused myself not until he grabbed my wrist. Without looking back I let out the anger and disappointment to him.
"Let go."
"No Lisa let's talk please."
"If you really wanted to talk you should've done it years ago."
"But I had no choice Lisa. You know that."
"You do have a choice Ten! I said let go!" Angrily shoving his hand away, I ran back to Chae with tears evident in my face.
"There you are- What happened?! Lisa?" As a reflex she instantly hugged me and I melt into her embrace.
"Please take me to your home Chae. Please." seeming to understand my situation, she picked up all of our bags and went home.
Rosè's POV
After Lisa explained to me her incident with Ten at the mall. She didn't stop crying, she confessed on how she kept all the problems to herself. She doesn't want to be a burden to us, but she's wrong. We would always be glad to help her.
"You know Rosie. I may act though around you guys but it doesn't matter how strong someone is. Every heart is still fragile. He told me he didn't have a choice in which he clearly has. My family is fucked up Chae. So fucked up." she leaned into my chest again and cried her heart out. Rubbing her back I felt so pity towards her again.
"Lisa, you know we're always here right? By always, like literally. We won't judge you nor leave you, we will stay."
"Funny, that's what he said then instantly left. I'm afraid to fight in a battle on my own Chae. I'm scared to be alone again, we never know what happens in the future. What if you guys will get tired of me, what if Jennie will leave me? I don't want that to happen Chae, so I put up this mask everyday." Why is she always think in this kind of perspective? We never get tired of reminding her about our true intentions towards her.
"That's bullshit Manoban. Don't you fucking say that again. I will never leave you! We will never leave you! Jennie, will never leave you. You don't know how much she loves you, how much we love you." Now I'm sobbing too, my heart aches for my bestie. She does not deserve this.
"I love you so much Rosie. Thank you for staying by side." she let go and looked at me. I saw how her eyes are filled with sadness. Lisa don't be sad, please dot his for us, for yourself.
"I love you too Lisa. About Jennie, does she know about this?"
"No. The less that knows, the better. I won't risk any of your lives just for my family's wrong doings. Please Chae don't tell her." I sighed, we are already in this shit forever Lalisa.
"Fine, but you have to tell her someday okay? She's already in this chaos, and we're here to protect each other. Got it?" she nodded and leaned on my shoulder. Moments of silence I was confused that she's not talking. I looked at my side and saw she was already sleeping. Probably tired from crying and all the pain in her heart.
Lisa, you don't deserve this.
Unknown's POV
Oh hell yeah she deserves this. So they're related huh? Another target, exciting.
You fucking deserve to die. From stealing my girl, then your "brother" messing up with the wrong group.
Watch out Monkey.
Jennie's POV
Huh, weird. Lisa didn't even called, she never miss out a day without calling me. There's definitely something wrong.
Being a needy girlfriend, I badly need her cuddles. I drove my way to her house.
"Hi Auntie! Is Lisa home?" her mom opened the door surprised to see me.
"Actually she went out with Rosé. But Chae called me Lisa will stay the night. Is there something wrong Jen?" oh, she could've told me.
"Oh nothing Auntie! I just, kinda miss her." scratching my head, I still feel shy towards her family. I mean we haven't got the chance to talk more and to be close.
"It's fine Jen! You know-"
"Mom! I need to go." Mom? Wait who is this?
My eyebrows furrowed and saw how Auntie looked back. I peeked a little and saw a boy. Kinda familiar.
"Okay son! Drive safe!" the said son went closer pecking Auntie's cheek.
"By the way, this is Jennie. Your sister's girlfriend." Sister?
"Hi there! I see my sister got amazing taste huh. Well I gotta go!" he excused himself and went towards his car.
That's it! He's the major sponsor of the school's anniversary! But how is he related to Lisa?
"Auntie, Lisa has a brother?"
"Oh she didn't mention it to you? Well yeah, his older than her. He's been pretty busy that's why you guys couldn't see him." Wait this still doesn't click.
"Ahhh I see. Well I have to go Auntie, thank you!" Hugging me I bid goodbye.
Lisa has a brother. But didn't dare to tell me. Am I not trusted? Doesn't she trust me?
Aish, I shouldn't think about this. Even I couldn't share my darkest secret to her.
I need to talk to her.
No one's POV
Jennie arrived at the Park's, the Australian surprised to see her friend. Knowing she didn't have any plans with her today.
"Is Lisa there? I really need to talk to her." the older told, seeming to be both worried and impatient to see her girl.
"Ahh yeah she's here. How did you know?"
" I stopped by her house. Chae did you know?" Rosé was taken aback. What is she talking about?
"Know about what Jen?"
"Lisa's brother." the latter's throat became dry. She fiddled in her position, she has no right to say anything about this, especially when Lisa told her not to.
"Umm, God Lisa's gonna kill me. Yes Jen, I knew about it. We knew about it, me, BamBam and Jungkook." Jennie felt a slight tinge in her chest, her feelings were hurt. I mean Lisa wouldn't say anything to her girlfriend? But on the other hand, the three of them were with Lisa even before she was in the picture. So she couldn't complain about it.
"Why didn't she tell me?"
"It's not for me to answer Jennie. And it's for you to find out." she went back into her, with the door remained open. The older went inside, sitting on the couch.
"Where is she?"
"She's in my room, sleeping. You should head there, I know you need your answers." Standing up Jennie was hesitant. She was confused on why Rosie reacted this way.
"But Jen, please understand her side. Comfort her, she's mentally, emotionally and physically tired right now." Chae reminded before proceeding to the kitchen. Wanting to avoid the couple's private talk.
Entering the room, Jennie saw how her girlfriend was sleeping so soundly. Even if when she sleeps, she still looks so beautiful.
Sitting down on the edge of the bed, Jennie saw how her cheeks had dried up tears. Her eyes a bit puffy.
'She cried' Jennie thought. Why would she cry? Did something happen?
Lisa noticing how the atmosphere went warm, her hand caressed by another. She blinked a couple of times and saw the love of her life watching her, feline eyes filled with sadness and worry.
"Nini? I didn't know you're here. Come here." Lisa pulled her in a cuddle, sniffling her favorite scent. She would always get used to this.
"I missed you. So I came to find you." her heart fluttered. She missed her Nini too.
"You're so cute Love. I miss you too. Sorry I didn't update you, something came up."
"I could've helped you. Lisa, please tell me the truth." says the girl who lied about her whole damn life.
"What truth Nini? What did I do?" Lisa feeling nervous as hell. She recalled all her moments without Jennie beside her. For sure she didn't cheat on her, she would and never do that to her. Maybe she ate her milk ice cream??? She clearly doesn't have a clue.
"Your brother. I know I'm not supposed to react this way because it's your privacy. But I couldn't help but think that, you don't trust me." Only word in Lisa's head right now, Fuck.
How did she know? Oh if any of her friends are involved with this, they're definitely dead.
"Nini... I... It's..." Lisa deeply sighed, she knows she has to tell Jennie. But not too soon.
"Look if you don't want to talk about it. It's fine, I'll respect your decision." Jennie sat straight, bringing Lisa up.
Lisa has no choice but to tell her, the cat's out of the bag anyway.
"It's okay, I'll tell you. Ten is my older brother. I didn't mention this to any of you guys, except for the three because I value your safety." Safety? Is he like a threat to us or something? Jennie had multiple thoughts.
"Safe from what?"
"I never mentioned him before because he left me and Mom, he chose to follow our Father's horrible decisions because of that he became a Mafia Leader. One of the deadliest Mafia in Seoul. I only saw and knew about him last School anniversary. When we are seen with him, our lives are in danger. Especially when he is currently being chased by his enemies. Knowing them they'll go for his weakness, his loved ones."
Jennie couldn't utter a single word. They literally saw each other few hours ago. And for sure someone saw them. She's in danger, no Lisa is going to be in danger.
"Nini? Are you okay? See, that's why I don't want to tell you guys. You'll be traumatized and your lives are on the line. Don't worry Nini, I'll do anything to keep you guys safe. When I say anything, I mean it Love." Lisa kissed her cheeks trying to let her loosen up.
Jennie couldn't still process it in her mind, she knows she has to do smoething too.
"I'm sorry about that Lisa. I really am, I shouldn't pushed you about this-"
"Love shh. It's fine, at least I will not hide anything from you." now Jennie feels guilty, Lisa told her secret.
"Umm, Lisa. I also have something to tell you. In fact you're the first person to know."
"What is it Love? I won't judge, I promise."
Here goes nothing. Jennie deeply sighed, tucked a loose strand of hair behind Lisa's ear. Caressing her cheek.
"I'm not a Kim. When I was a little kid, my Mom left me ever since my Dad died. I was walking on the streets when Taehyung saw me. Then they adopted me and I became their family." Jennie couldn't help but to tear up. She's finally telling it to someone, her parents won't be happy about this. But maybe they changed their minds right?
"Wait, your real Mom left you?" Jennie nodded, clinging her arms to Lisa.
"That's... Bullshit, she just literally let a beautiful angel slip away from her. I'm sorry Jen." Lisa placed her finger to Jennie's chin. Facing her, the latter already had tears flowing down her face.
"It's okay Lisa. At least they saw me and made me part of their family. Or else I couldn't have met you."
"Well I'll still find you. And you might not know, maybe the universe will always bring us together. Because we're destined. We're meant to be." Lisa gave a peck on her lips. Still being taken aback at how soft and luscious the girl's lips are.
"And I'll do the same. I love you Lisa."
"I love you too Jennie."
They shared another passionate and heated kiss. Not knowing the owner of the house is literally outside.
"I guess their gonna do it any second now. I need my Jisoo." Rosie quickly went to her car and drove off to her girlfriend's house.