The Dorm Keeper | (g)i-dle

97 - THE ANNUAL DANCE

ABBY's POV

The photoshoot was finally completed. Soyeon had to calm down for a bit before she returned to the set and apologized for her sudden breakdown. She explained that she's emotionally unstable these days because of some pills that she's taking, which I don't know if it's just an excuse or not.

And it's been a few weeks since that day. The magazine that featured us came out and the public loved our collaboration. It was successful, but that didn't allow me to work with (G)I-DLE again, because Tristan found out what happened and strongly opposed continuing it.

He paid a lot just to take me out of the contract with Gucci, even though I explained that I was able to keep myself composed all throughout the photoshoot with them. I didn't really question his decision though, because I knew that he's just looking out for me and he's still my boss at some point.

I also had a discussion with the Deltons recently and they want me to focus on their new clothing line, The Ruby, where my dress from my debut night came from. They also plan to make me the image of Tuxe and Robes, which I guess they didn't hesitate to give because I started dating their son.

And yes, dating. I'm currently in a relationship with Tristan, because I kissed him in public and many people saw what happened. Denying would only ruin our image, together with the company's so we had no choice but to tell everyone that we're official.

Although I have to admit that being his girlfriend feels very strange to me.. I should repay what he has done for me by at least reciprocating his feelings.

It's the right thing to do, isn't it?

The only problem is that I've always seen him as my childhood best friend and nothing more. He's very important in my life, but I know that I don't see him romantically. I'm just hoping that someday.. everything will change.

Speaking of Tristan, I'm currently at the main building of Tuxe and Robes with him. I'm casually reading through my emails in his office, when I suddenly noticed something in particular.

"The Annual Dance of Gucci."

Although he has been busily working on his laptop for the past hour, he still heard me read it outloud and asked me to come over to his desk.

"Hey, I've already seen their email the other day.." he said in a concerned voice.

"Oh, really?" I slowly walked my way towards him and sat down in front of his desk. "So what does it say?"

"They're inviting us to a V.I.P club party which is their tradition every year, but I'm not sure if we should go."

"Wait, Gucci?" I confusedly looked at him. "But I thought that we've already settled things with them."

"Yeah, but this party invites everyone who has previously worked with them so far.. Regardless if they're still in contract or not," he sighed heavily. "And I'm sure that those girls would be there too, since they're currently their models."

"You're right.. (G)I-DLE wouldn't miss this chance."

"Listen, I would've passed on this offer any other day, Abby but we have another problem.." He carefully turned his laptop around to face me. "People are starting to question your relationship with them."

"What?" As expected, the public just won't give me a break.

"There were pictures of you together in the past and Miyeon already defended you for that by posting a video online, but recently.. She said that she didn't know about us when we kissed at the restaurant, which makes the public wonder if you're really on good terms with them or not."