Hanbin's POV

I couldn't stop thinking about what happened last night. The words I wanted to hear from her so bad we're finally said. But I don't feel okay? I feel weird. Confused. 

 

"Are you listening?" Junhoe waved his hands. 

 

"Yeah. Sorry. I'm a little out of it." I replied. 

 

"Is everything okay?" 

 

I nodded my head. 

 

"What about you? How are you holding up? How's Chae?" 

 

"Oh.. Chae. She's doing good. We've been talking on the phone every night. She can't really sleep." He explained.

 

"That's a relief." I smiled. 

 

"Yeah. I'm really worried about her.." 

 

Something was different about Junhoe. I noticed the difference in his eyes when speaking about Chaeyoung. His pupils would always appear larger than usual and the look on his face was either a protective look or something deeper. 

 

"I can tell" I chuckled. 

 

He looked at me in confusion. 

 

"What?" 

 

"You have a different look on your face whenever you talk about Chaeyoung." 

 

He looked embarrassed yet surprised. 

 

"I-I do?.." 

 

"Yeah. Kind of like... you have feelings for her or something." 

 

"Shut up. I— I don't." He laughed anxiously. 

 

"Right." I smirked.

 

"Sana is my girlfriend. If you've forgotten." He retorted.

 

"Tell that to yourself." I sipped my coffee and smiled. 

 

~~~

 

"I think these are the last boxes" Seulgi said. 

 

I picked up the last 4 boxes of masks and began walking towards my car. 

 

"It seems you're not poisoned." I joked. 

 

"The food was actually really good" she cheered.

 

"I don't know if I should be hurt or happy" 

 

"Happy" She smiled widely. 

 

"How can you forget to write the letter?! Are you kidding me Jennie?!! If you're going to slack off then I don't think you're ready for the position!" 

 

Seulgi and I watched as Jennie's mom drove off. 

 

I sat the boxes down and handed my keys to Seulgi. 

 

"Can you put these away for me?" 

 

Quickly, I walked towards Jennie. 

 

She stood there with her head lowered. 

 

I picked up the scattered papers and handed them to her. 

 

"Thanks—" 

 

She realized it was me and stopped talking. 

 

It looked like she was holding back her tears. 

 

She grabbed the papers from my hand and smiled. 

 

"Thank you." 

 

I ruffled my hair in frustration, trying to speak up. 

 

"Let's be friends!" I shouted. 

 

She stopped walking and turned around. 

 

She nodded her head and walked away.

 

I wanted to forget about things. I genuinely want to be her friend. I mean, we were friends before so why can't we be friends again?. Right?.. 

 

~~~

 

I saw how tired Seulgi was and decided to help her with the box. 

 

"Here." I said, grabbing it out of her hands. 

 

"Are you okay?" She asked. 

 

"Of course." 

 

"You seem quieter today." 

 

I turned to look at her. 

 

"You seem to be paying a lot of attention to me lately." I smirked

 

Her face began turning red from embarrassment.

 

"Sorry I'm caring for a friend" she said sarcastically

 

"I'm fine." 

 

"Really?" She asked. 

 

"Yes." I smiled reassuringly. 

 

"Let's drink tonight!" 

 

"That's all you ever think about" I retorted

 

"Aw come on! Let's have some fun! It's been awhile since the whole group has hung out." She said. 

 

Come to think of it, she's right. Last time we all hung out was a month or two ago. 

 

"Fine." I sighed. 

 

"Yay!!" She jumped up and down with excitement. 

 

"You're an alcoholic." I chuckled. 

 

~~~

 

"Thank god for Jungkook's rich parents!" Bobby cheered. 

 

"Yeah, no kidding. This house is massive!" Yunhyeong said in awe. 

 

"You said your parents are gone?" I asked.

 

"Yeah they're on a business trip." Jungkook answered.

 

"Let's have one drink before the girls come" Bobby smiled cheekily. 

 

"Call!" Yunhyeong said. 

 

Jungkook poured everyone a shot and we cheered. 

 

I noticed how quiet Junhoe has been and nudged him. 

 

"You good?" 

 

"Just tired." He said and drank the shot. 

 

The bell began ringing. 

 

"I'll get that." I said and excused myself.

 

"I'll go with him" Junhoe followed. 

 

"Is something up?" I asked.

 

"I'll tell you later" Junhoe said. 

 

I opened the door to Jennie carrying two bags filled with alcohol. 

 

"Oh.. Chae's grabbing the food in the car" Jennie said.

 

"I'll help her." Junhoe said.

 

"I'll take these." I said grabbed the bag from her hands. 

 

"It's fine. I can manage it."

 

"Oh.. yeah. Of course." I said and rubbed my nape. 

 

End of POV 

 

~~~

 

Junhoe quickly grabbed onto the trunk before it could close on Chaeyoung. 

 

"Who's house is this? It's so beautiful!" The blonde said.

 

"Jungkook's" Junhoe said in annoyed tone. 

 

"It's Awesome" Chaeyoung said while scoping out the house. 

 

"Are you drinking tonight?" Junhoe asked. 

 

"Just a little." Chaeyoung answered. 

 

"But you have church tomorrow!" 

 

Chaeyoung was shocked by the sudden raise in his voice. Even he, himself was shocked. 

 

The blonde began chuckling. 

 

"Okay and? You're acting as if it's the first time I've drank." 

 

"I just.. don't think it's a good idea." 

 

Feeling a little irritated by the demanding lad Chaeyoung closed the trunk and walked towards the house. 

 

~~~

 

"Another shot!" Seulgi raised her glass.

 

"Alright!" Bobby cheered and began pouring shots for everyone. 

 

Jungkook turned the music up and brought a plate of appetizers towards Chaeyoung. 

 

"Ouu! Dumplings!" The blonde said excitedly and grabbed one. 

 

"How is it?" 

 

Chaeyoung smiled. "Delicious!" 

 

"Great." Jungkook smiled. "I actually made it myself."

 

Junhoe was eyeing everything from a far. He didn't like what he saw and decided to approached the two. 

 

"Really?! You're so good at cooking! I love the dumplings!" The blonde said. 

 

Jungkook's cheeks were red. 

 

"Thank you—"

 

A pair of hands grabbed the remaining dumplings making the blonde's mouth drop. 

 

"Mmm!" Junhoe said as he continued shoving the dumplings in his mouth." 

 

"Junhoe!" Chaeyoung shouted.

 

He turned around and smiled. His mouth filled with dumplings. 

 

"Sorry.. I couldn't help myself. I'm starving" He said. 

 

"That's fine. I made a lot more. Shall I show you the kitchen?" Jungkook asked. 

 

Chaeyoung got up from the couch and followed behind. 

 

~~~~

Jennie's POV

 

"So you're Chaeyoung's friend from New Zealand?" Bobby asked. 

 

"Yeah" 

 

"Oh! Hanbin, didn't you say she was an old friend of yours?" Bobby said. 

 

I looked up at Hanbin and back at my drink. 

 

I don't even know what I'm doing here. Where's Chae? I just want to go home. I feel so small standing in front of him. 

 

"Hanbin! You know the new girl?!" A girl with black wavy hair asked.

 

"Yeah we're friends" Hanbin answered. 

 

I felt relieved yet embarrassed. 

 

"Ahh. I'm Joy, nice to meet you!" 

 

I smiled back and shook her hand. "I'm Jennie Kim." 

 

"Oh! I've heard that name before! Aren't you going to be K&K's new ceo?" 

 

Yeah.. sadly.

 

"That's right! I knew you looked familiar!" Yunhyeong shouted. "You're prettier in person." 

 

My face began burning up from the sudden attention. 

 

"Woah! Let's be good friends!" Joy said and wrapped herself onto me. 

 

I felt a little uncomfortable but nodded my head in agreement. 

 

"Joy's very friendly" Hanbin said. 

 

"I'm Seulgi" 

 

"Nice to meet you" 

 

"Hanbin told me about you. It's nice to finally meet you." She smiled. 

 

I felt some sort of tension with her. It's not that I didn't like her but she just gave me a weird vibe. 

 

"Welcome to the group!" Bobby said and raised his glass. 

 

Everyone held theirs up and smiled. 

 

"We'll take care of you!" 

 

I raised my glass. 

 

"To Jennie" Hanbin said. 

 

Looking at Hanbin and his friends made me happy. I was glad to see that he was surrounded by nice people. 

 

"Thank you." I said.

 

~~~

 

I stepped out to get some fresh air. Jungkook's house had the perfect view of the sky. It felt like New Zealand all over again. When Kai and I use to stare at the stars and talk. I wonder how that idiot is doing. 

 

 

"Hey" 

 

I turned around to see Seulgi with two cups. 

 

She offered me one and I grabbed it. 

 

"Thanks." 

 

She leaned against the railings of the balcony and took a sip of the drink. 

 

"I don't know what happened between you and Hanbin but it's probably best if you never speak to him again." 

 

I was taken aback by her bluntness. Not what I would've expected. 

 

I looked at her in confusion. 

 

"I mean that in the nicest way possible. Hanbin is going to start on a huge project. The last thing he needs is someone to stray him the wrong way." 

 

"Who are you to tell me what the hell to do?" I said in annoyance. 

 

"To be honest. I don't like you. Not one bit." 

 

I wasn't hurt just shocked someone actually had the guts to say it to my face. I'll give her that. No one has ever been brave enough to tell me anything. 

 

"The feelings mutual" I crossed my arms. 

 

"But I like Hanbin. He's also my friend so I'm looking out for him. I know about your guy's past. So if you're trying to mess with him, don't." 

 

"Do you really think I'm doing this to mess with him?"

 

"I don’t really care. Just stay away from him.” 

 

She was somewhat right. I’ve done enough damage to Hanbin... but it’s really not my intention to hurt him anymore. 

 

Plus who the hell does she think she is? Does she really think I’ll listen to her?! I’m JENNIE. THE JENNIE KIM. I don’t obey anyone or follow rules! Unless it’s mine. 

 

I smirked and looked inside my cup. 

 

“I get it now.” 

 

She looked at me in confusion. 

 

“You’re saying this because you’re scared Hanbin might have lingering feelings for me.” 

 

I raised a brow at her. 

 

The expression on her face was priceless. Guess I was right. 

 

“There you guys are! We’re gonna start the game!” Chae said. 

 

“Coming” I said and followed along. 

  

 

End of POV 

 

~~~

 

A few hours later*

 

 

Hanbin’s POV 

 

 

“Y-you think you can... out drink me?! Huh!” Seulgi shouted. 

 

“You talk more than you drink!” Jennie retorted. 

 

The two girls raised their cups in the air and downed their shot. 

 

What the is going on?. It’s a mess. Bobby was sleeping on the kitchen floor. Joy was sleeping on the couch, cuddled up with Chaeyoung. Junhoe on the bean bag. 

 

I didn’t drink as much and regretted it. Now I have to take care of everyone. 

 

“You—“ Seulgi’s head fell on the table. 

 

“Hey!” I said and quickly rushed towards her. I tapped her shoulders but received no reply.

 

“God..” I sighed. 

 

“Hey! H-Hanbin! I won! I won!” Jennie jumped out of her seat and began cheering. 

 

“Be careful” I said. 

 

She began punching the air as if she were a boxer in the ring. 

 

I couldn’t help but chuckle at her cuteness. 

 

“Ahh” she shook her head. “She talks too much. That’s why she lost.” 

 

“You’re an alcoholic.” 

 

She glared at me. “No! No I’m not!” She began walking towards me and fell into my arms. 

 

“I told you to be careful!” 

 

I helped her up and saw that she was staring at me. My face was burning up. It felt like she was looking into my soul. 

 

“I think I’m gonna throw up” 

 

“!” I quickly dragged her to the bathroom. 

 

She put her face in the bowl and began vomiting everything out of her system. 

 

I held her hair up and and grabbed the hair tie on her wrist. I pulled her hair back and tied it in a ponytail. Softly, I patted her back. Making sure she got everything out. 

 

“This reminds me of the video you showed me. When you were throwing up because you drank too much at a family party.” 

 

She turned around to look at me and smiled widely. She looked so cute with her hair tied back. Her eyes barely open and those red flushed, chubby cheeks of hers. 

 

I let out a chuckle. 

 

“What’s so funny?” She asked. 

 

“Nothing. You look ugly right now.” I joked. 

 

She rolled her eyes. “ you—“ 

 

Before she could finish her sentence she began throwing up. 

 

“Let it out.” I said while patting her back. “I’m gonna go get you some water” 

 

~~~

 

“Here—“ I walked into the bathroom but saw that she was sleeping on the toilet. 

 

I smiled and squat down. I placed one of her arms around me and slipped my left arms under her legs. Picking her up in a bridal style. 

 

I entered the closest room and carefully sat her on the bed. I took her shoes off and chuckled as I saw her little bear socks. 

 

“Tough girl, aren’t you?” 

 

I covered her with the blanket but stopped to stare at her face. I don’t know why I stopped. I don’t know why I’m taking this moment to admire her. I.. I don’t know why I miss her. 

 

I folded the loose strands of hair behind her ear, giving me a better view of her face. 

 

“Goodnight Jen.” 

 

Before I could leave a pair of hands grabbed onto me. 

 

I turned around and looked at her. 

 

“Do you need to throw up?” 

 

She shook her head. 

 

“Stay with me” 

 

Those words threw me off. How could she be so bold about that? I grew a little anxious. 

 

She’s just drunk Hanbin. It’s nothing. Right. She’s drunk. 

 

“Yeah, sure..” I pulled one of the chairs and sat besides the bed. 

 

She looked at me and giggled. 

 

“What?” I smiled. 

 

“This is a dream right?? I’m dreaming again huh?” She reached out and caressed my face. Her hands were warm and soft. She ran her thumb across my lips and lightly brushed my cheeks. 

 

The touch of her hands were making me feel uneasy. My heart was beating like crazy. 

 

“I like you so much that it hurts.. I’m a fool huh?..” 

 

She smiled. “Thank you for visiting me in my dreams again.” 

 

~~~

 

An hour passed and she fell asleep. 

 

She dreams about me?.. in a way it weirded me out because I’ve been having dreams about her too. Did she really mean what she said though? She’s super drunk. Maybe I shouldn’t take it so seriously. 

 

“I like you so much it hurts..”

 

It kept replaying in my head. 

 

Jennie’s phone kept buzzing. Afraid it’ll wake her up I grabbed it. As I was about to turn it off I saw a few messages from her mom. 

 

“Where are you?!?”

 

“Why aren’t you answering your phone?!?”

 

“You have a meeting tomorrow morning at 7!!” 

 

I put her notifications on silent and sat the phone down. 

 

She drank a lot.. I don’t think she’ll make it. 

 

I began feeling worried. I knew how hard her mom was on her. It angered me but what could I do? It’s family business.. it just pisses me off how selfish her mom is. Jennie always defends her mom saying “she’s just doing this because she cares about me” when really all she cares about is her image and not the well being of her only daughter. 

 

~~~

 

I looked at the clock as I waited. Footsteps approached and I quickly got up from the chair. 

 

*smack!*

 

My face stung a little after the slap. I bowed at a 90 degree angle and looked up at Mrs. Kim. She looked disgusted and upset. I saw Ms. Bae and as usual she didn’t have any expression on her face. I haven’t seen them in a few years. Never would’ve expected I’d be greeted like this. 

 

“So she’s hanging around you again?” She scoffed and eyed me up and down. “No wonder she’s been slacking. Where is she?!” 

 

“She’s asleep right now..” 

 

“So you seduced her?!” 

 

“No, ma’am. We were drinking with some friends and she had a little too much to drink—“

 

“Go retrieve her!” Mrs. Kim demanded. 

 

“What’s the address?” Ms. Bae asked. 

 

“I have to go back there anyways so just follow me.” I answered. 

 

She nodded her head. 

 

~~~

 

I stepped out of the car and wait for Ms. Bae. 

 

“I didn’t know you were friends with the Jeon’s son.” 

 

“How did you know—?”

 

“Business partners with Mr. Kim.” She replied. 

 

“Ahh.. well let’s go.” I said.

 

“If you could get her for me, that’d be great.” 

 

“Huh?” 

 

“Jennie is a grown women. I’m not going to step in there and embarrass her in front of her friends.” Ms. Bae explained. 

 

I nodded my head and hurried inside. 

 

Everyone was still asleep which wasn’t surprising. 

 

“Where’d you go?” Seulgi said. 

 

Well this one’s surprising. 

 

“Wow, you’re up?” I joked.

 

“Yeah, making breakfast for everyone.” She said. 

 

“Is Jennie awake?” I asked.

 

“Um.. not that I know of? Why?” 

 

“Family stuff.” I said. 

 

“Oh..” 

 

“Yeah. I’ll be right back.” 

 

“Ok” she said in a low tone. 

 

~~~

 

I knocked on the door before entering but there were no replies. I opened the door and entered the room. 

 

“You scared me!” I said catching my breath. 

 

“What are you doing? .” She glared.

 

“I’m not a .” I defended.

 

“Whatever.” 

 

“Actually, Ms. Bae is here to pick you up.” 

 

“!..” she said under her breath. She looked at her phone and let out a sigh. 

 

“Damn it! ..!” 

 

I watched her go a little crazy and approached her. 

 

“Hey, hey. If anything happens or if you need to talk just call me.” I said and looked at her. She looked up at me. I could tell she was really worried and anxious. 

 

“Thanks.” She said. 

 

“You should probably get going.” 

 

She nodded her head and grabbed her things. 

 

~~~

 

We walked out of the house and saw Ms. Bae waiting. 

 

“Oh my god unnie! I’m so sorry!” Jennie said. 

 

“It’s fine. We just have to hurry.” Ms. Bae said. 

 

Jennie quickly got inside of the car. She buried her face into her hands. 

 

She’s losing her mind. I just know it..

 

“Thank you Hanbin. I’m also sorry about what happened earlier.” Ms. Bae said and bowed. 

 

“It’s nothing. Drive safe.” I smiled and watched as they drove off. 

 

End of POV 

 

~~~~

 

Junhoe woke up and scanned the room for Chaeyoung. 

 

“Where’s Chae?” He asked. 

 

“She went to help Jungkook carry some stuff inside.” Joy answered. 

 

Junhoe quickly got up from bean bag and ran outside. 

 

He saw the two laughing and smiling. He couldn’t understand why that made him angry. 

 

“Oh! Be careful” Jungkook said as Chaeyoung was in his arms. 

 

That was the last straw. Junhoe has been patient enough but seeing that annoyed him. 

 

He marched towards them and grabbed Chaeyoung’s arm. Pulling her away from Jungkook. 

 

“What’s your problem?!” The blonde said in annoyance. 

 

Ever since last night Chaeyoung hasn’t been too fond of Junhoe. She didn’t like how demanding and protective he was being. It’s not like they were dating and it’s not like they’re siblings so why was he acting all weird?

 

“Don’t you think you’re squeezing her arm too tight?” Jungkook said. 

 

“Let’s go” 

 

Chaeyoung pulled her arm away from Junhoe.

 

“What’s gotten into you?! Why are you acting so strange!” The blonde argued. 

 

“What’s gotten into you!!? You’re going around falling into people’s arms?! Come on Chae! Be original! That’s so cheesy and—“ 

 

Jungkook landed a punch across his face. He too, was beginning to feel fed up with Junhoe and his attitude. He saw him as a rude and arrogant . He didn’t like him at all. But for the sake of Chaeyoung he pushed those feelings to the side and tried being nice. 

 

“I’ve been trying to keep my cool but you’re starting to piss me off.” Jungkook said through his teeth. 

 

“Chae! Are you okay?!” Junhoe asked.

 

Jungkook was confused. He just punched the guy but he’s worried about Chaeyoung?? He turned to look at the blonde and saw that she was frightened. 

 

“Junhoe!” 

 

The lad turned around to see Sana. 

 

“Sana..” 

 

The brunette was standing there for a while and saw everything. She saw how protective Junhoe was of Chaeyoung. It was different from how he would protect her. Seeing that confirmed everything for her. She knew he loved Chaeyoung but was fighting it due to their relationship. A part of her feels broken but the other feels guilty. She knew she had no right to feel that way. Especially after what had happened last night.