QUITS

Chapter 7

Lisa drinks almost the entire content from her water bottle after another session of practicing their group performance.

Almost drench in sweat whilst trying to catch her breath and filling up her bottle under the water dispenser when Jennie tapped her shoulder using her forefinger. Being an easy target of jump scares, Lisa yelped and immediately turned around while holding her chest. "Jesus Christ!"

The water dispenser was not even properly turned off so Jennie did it herself whilst giggling. "I am so sorry. Didn't know you're a scaredy cat."

Lisa was still trying to regain her composure and breathing though she wouldn't lie how Jennie's giggles somehow managed to calm her down. "Don't do it again. For the sake of my heart and soul, have mercy."

Jennie grins. "Okay okay, I won't."

Lisa wipes her neck and forehead as they walk back inside the dance room. "What brings you here?"

Jennie shrugs. "Got no classes after my last subject so I thought I'd pay you guys a visit plus Taemin oppa asked me to come."

"Oh. Then you can stay, welcome aboard. We need spectators anyway to watch over our formation though Chaeyoung is already here doing a great job being a spotter."

Jennie raises an eyebrow. "What is she doing here?"

"No classes for the rest of the day."

"Oh I see."

"Jennie!" It was from the lively Chaeyoung who's waving her arms, literally attracting attention from the entire dance crew.

"Sorry, sorry. You can continue." Jennie bows to apologize and so did Chaeyoung before she takes a sit beside her.

"Volume, Chaeng."

Chaeyoung grins. "Sorry, I think I had too much sugar today."

"You always do though."

Chaeyoung pouts. "Then extra extra sugar?"

"That I'd agree."

They went silent for awhile with their eyes looking at the crew discussing changes in their choreography again. "How is the preparation going?" Chaeyoung asks.

"Everything is under control, thankfully. We got all things done for the event tomorrow and got the final list of alumni that will be in attendance too."

Chaeyoung looks at Jennie and smirks. "So oppa is going to be here too?"

Jennie didn't have to look at Chaeyoung to know that the younger is smirking. "Yeah, he's responded last minute."

Chaeyoung shrieks. "Oh my God. How are you guys doing though? Still no label?"

"Nope."

"I still wonder why."

"You know why."

"Jennie, both of you can still see each other if you want to make it work. I know he's willing to drive two hours a day to meet you. That's dedication."

Jennie shakes her head, eyes are now looking at Lisa who just gave Jongin a kick straight to his leg if he was not fast enough to avoid it, that somehow made her smile. "Still doesn't change the fact that it's long distance."

"What long? It's just a two hour drive?"

"I want someone to be here as soon as he could when I needed him. Two hour drive won't make it. Plus, I don't want him to drive that long everyday. It'll take a toll on his body."

"Makes sense. Do you guys stay in contact?"

"Casual texts and calls."

"I see. Well, we all want you to be happy and we could see how he could genuinely makes you feel that way. The distance just sucks."