2017

HANBIN

It was almost 2 am.

Jennie and I were escorted out of the club and down to the basement.

“Hyung, you can go back inside.” I said to our manager, while helping Jennie up. 

She was too drunk to even walk straight and she couldn't support herself to get on and inside the car. So I lifted her up and plopped her down the back seat. 

Her manager was now seated at the front and was making some calls.

“I’ll head back with Jennie. You don’t have to drive me separately.” I said, now facing him.

We were all staying in the same hotel and catching the same train first thing in the morning.

“You do know that I’m not supposed to let you out of my sight, right?” our manager said.

“Yes. But you’re also not supposed to let the other members out of your sight. And right now, I’m the only sober one. And I want to rest. I won’t do anything stupid, I promise. He's here to watch me anyway. Right?” I turned to the front, directing Jennie’s manager to agree with what I said.

Both of them looked at each other. And mine finally gives in. 

“Alright. But behave, you understand? My neck’s on the line. Keep that in mind.”

I shot an arrow heart at him and winked “You’re the best, Hyung!” with more aegyo than usual.

“Ughh..” he actioned to puke. “I’ll leave him with you then. Don’t let him cause any trouble please.”

Jennie's manager shot him back a salute and started the car.

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We were now on the road and I was looking at Jennie.

She was passed out in her seat, her hair a mess, and her legs more exposed than earlier.

I pulled her dress down, got a blanket from one of the empty seats at the back, and threw it over her.

“Hyung, does she usually drink this much?” I asked, not being able to hide my irritation.

“Every once in a while. She’s been really stressed out lately.” he answered, shaking his head.

“Well she shouldn’t be so irresponsible. Who knows what could have happened had it been somebody else she did that to.” I couldn’t make out if I was more angry