The RoomMate - Chaelisa

Chapter 40

"What? Why?" Rosé asked, a frown forming on her face.

"Because my state of mind isn't the best right now and I just feel like it would all get worse," Lisa explained, staring down at the ground. "You know, with Yeri and... and my parents," She added, taking a deep breath and willing herself not to cry.

"I think it would be good for you to go. And you don't have to see your parents if you don't want to, you'll be staying at my house," Rosé said, rubbing Lisa's arm lovingly.

"But Rosé, the funeral. I would have to see them," Lisa frowned, squeezing her eyes tight shut together.

"Listen, Lisa," Rosé began, taking hold of the younger girls hands. "This is your chance to say goodbye to Yeri and to maybe even begin to work on your relationship with your parents. This time is most difficult especially as normally it would be happy. It would be great to get away from New York for a bit as well and recuperate," Rosé said, looking expectantly at Lisa.

"I'm going to be such a mess," Lisa mumbled, quickly swiping her hand across her face.

"But I'll look after you," Rosé added, pulling Lisa into her for a kind and caring hug. "I promise," The older girl mumbled. "I love you so much Lisa and if I didn't think that this would be helpful, I wouldn't make you come, but I really think you should," Rosé pulled away from Lisa and held her hands as she swung them back and forth.

"Okay," Lisa smiled weakly, pecking Rosé on the lips, grimacing slightly as her bandaged wrist rubbed against the counter, causing an uncomfortable and sore feeling.

"Did I hurt you?" Rosé asked, her voice concerned as she dipped her head down to meet Lisa's eyes.

"No, it wasn't you," Lisa mumbled quietly, holding onto her upper arm with her other hand.

"Come with me," Rosé said holding her hand out for Lisa to take. They walked into the younger girls room, and Rosé grabbed some clothes for Lisa to put on. Nothing extravagant, just some skinny jeans and a jumper. "Put this on, and I'll be back in a minute," Rosé said, planting a kiss on Lisa's cheek and disappearing into her room to change herself. She walked back in after changing and a smile instantly formed on her face as she looked at Lisa who had not noticed who presence yet.

"You look beautiful," Rosé smiled, wrapping her arms around Lisa's waist and kissing her gently. "Shoes and then we'll go," Rosé said, walking into the hallway with Lisa and tugging her own shoes on her feet.
"Where are we going?" Lisa asked as straightened up and stood by the door.

"Out," Rosé simply said, grabbing Lisa's hand and walking out the door with her.

The two began walking down the road, mostly in silence apart from the odd time when one of the girls would complain about it's getting cold.

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Eventually, the two girls approached a small building that Lisa didn't seem to recognise. Rosé unlocked the large brown door with a key and held it open for Lisa to walk into. Once inside, Rosé still remained quiet and walked down a short hallway into a room with benches and lockers around.

"Rosé, what is this place?" Lisa asked, sitting down on one of the benches and staring at the Unnie who was rummaging through a closet.

"Put this on," Rosé said, avoiding the question and chucking a white top and trousers at Lisa. "Oh, and take your shoes and socks off as well," She added, beginning to change herself. Lisa still didn't understand the reason of them being there. She didn't recognise the building at all and the fact that they had to change clothes bewildered her even more so.