Blue [Chaelisa]

twenty seven

"We've got three stops to make," Chaeyoung explained as they walked. Lisa listened intently, curious as to what Chaeyoung had in store.

"We're only going to one place today," Chaeyoung continued, reaching over and lacing their fingers together. Lisa smiled up at her, nodding and skipping happily in front of them to inspect a dandelion poking out of the sidewalk.

Chaeyoung bit her lip, wondering if she was doing the right thing. She was aware that it may be somewhat frightening for Lisa, but she was also tired of trying to fix anything but the real problem.

They walked for a while, and eventually Lisa stole Chaeyoung's phone to call Jisoo and check up on Louis. She trailed behind Chaeyoung as she dialed Jisoo's number, holding the phone up to her ear and smiling excitedly.

"Hello?" she tilted her head to the side. Chaeyoung glanced back at her, watching as the Thai girl widened her eyes and squealed excitedly. "Hi Jisoo!"

Laughing to herself, Chaeyoung jogged back and grabbed Lisa's free hand to pull her forwards. The Thai girl babbled on and on to Jisoo about the funeral, even explaining her entire outfit in detail.

"I would bump your fist, but I can not see you," Lisa giggled. Chaeyoung rolled her eyes playfully, tugging on Lisa's hand to make her turn down the sidewalk.

"Is Louis taking good care of you?" Lisa teased. Chaeyoung couldn't help but laugh. Lisa's jokes were cheesy but extremely endearing.

They walked for a while longer until Chaeyoung made a turn onto a familiar street. She bit her lip and glanced back at Lisa, squeezing her hand and pointing to the building across the street.

Lisa's eyes widened and she nearly dropped the phone. Chaeyoung quickly grabbed it, telling Jisoo they had to go and glancing over at her girlfriend, whose eyes were scanning the large building up and down.

"I remember," Lisa said softly, turning to Chaeyoung. "We had Chemistry."

"We did," Chaeyoung nodded, looking both ways before leading Lisa across the street. "Do you know why we're here?" Lisa tilted her head to the side, following closely behind Chaeyoung.

"This is all stuff that was familiar to you... before... the accident," Chaeyoung explained quietly. Lisa started walking towards the front door of the building but Chaeyoung nudged her around the side. Confused, Lisa followed.

"The best way to conquer your fears is to face them," Chaeyoung continued. Lisa nodded quietly, jogging forwards and holding onto Chaeyoung's arm as they neared the back of the building.

"So this is step one," Chaeyoung whispered, turning around to the back entrance of the building. Lisa stopped walking when she saw someone else leaning against the wall. She recognized the blonde hair.

"Lili," Chaeyoung whispered, gently leading Lisa forward. The girl smiled, greeting Chaeyoung. Lisa continued to study her. She knew her. She recognized her.

And then it clicked. Lisa scooted closer to Chaeyoung, holding onto her arm and biting her lip.

"You left," Lisa whispered, shaking her head and looking at the girl, who she remembered as Skylar. "You left."

Skylar glanced at Chaeyoung before shaking her head. "What do you mean?"

Lisa bit her lip. "You left. You did not come back," she looked up at Chaeyoung pleadingly. The blonde girl squeezed her hand and gave her a supportive smile.

"You don't understand, Lisa," Skylar shook her head, trying to explain herself. "I did. I mean... I tried to come and see you. I swear," she held her hands up in the air as if she were surrendering. "But... your uncle... he..."