“And that’s about it” Jisoo said as they finally unpacked the last box of Soojoo’s stuff.

“Thanks so much for the help Chu, I really owe you one... And of course you too Jennie” Soojoo took Jisoo’s one hand and squeezed it.

The use of the nickname once again made Jennie wince but she managed to force a smile and a low “no problem”

Jennie felt bad for coming because she felt as if she was intruding Jisoo and Soojoo’s moment to catch up and talk about their younger years but Jennie just couldn’t understand why she’s so protective of Jisoo when she’s not even hers to protect. But it’s normal for friends to protect each other, right? Jennie tried to convince herself.

In Jennie’s defense, she let the two girls bond and reminisce their childhood days by minding her own business and focusing on her task in unboxing Soojoo’s stuff. However, Jisoo was polite enough to include Jennie in their conversation because she thinks Jennie might feel out of place which Jennie found to be endearing.

“You know you’re always welcome, Soojoo. Anytime” Jisoo said giving Soojoo a smile

“Are you sure you don’t want to stay over? I mean it’s late” Soojoo offered

“No it’s okay, I didn’t bring clothes with me anyway and I’d have to go to the office early morning tomorrow anyways” Jisoo reasoned

“Always the workaholic, chu. Okay then if you’re sure” Soojoo said as she walked them to the door.

“I’ll see you soon?” Soojoo asked Jisoo

“Yeah, see you soon” Jisoo answered before they turned to leave.

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“Why do you have to go to work on a Sunday?” Jennie asked as she turned the ignition of the car on.

“Just to do some of my work in advance so I don’t have to do any over time this week” Jisoo said while putting on her seatbelt. “By the way, you don’t have to drive me all the way home, you can just drop me off at the nearest station” she continued

“And why would I do that?” Jennie cocked a brow

“I-uh, because my apartment is out of the way.” Jisoo said sheepishly

“Jisoo” Jennie said softly and Jisoo couldn’t help but to melt at how her name rolled out of Jennie’s tongue. Something only Jennie can make her feel. “In case you haven’t noticed, I don’t mind” she continued.

“But I don’t want to bother you any more than I already have Jen, and not just for tonight” Jisoo trailed “Also for all the days and nights you’d have to go out of your way to bring me food or to comfort me when I’m hormonal and sad”

Jennie reached for Jisoo’s hand and squeezed it as if to give an assurance “I like to be the one doing those things for you. I like to be the person you call or text whenever you would randomly hate the world just because you’re on your period”

Jisoo couldn’t help but blush at Jennie’s words. She knows she’s starting to feel something more but couldn’t figure out what exactly. Jennie somehow managed to make Jisoo feel things she’s never felt before and that scares the out