Today I Met The Girl I'm Going To M... - Chapter 27: Chapter 27

I do believe that Jennie has earned herself three new fans this evening.
Obviously my dad was already a fan. He is the one after all who wanted our company to represent Jennie.
I haven't thanked him yet for bringing such an amazing woman into my life.
I'll have to get on that immediately.
After Jennie agrees to be my one and only of course.
And there's no doubt that I'm Jennie's number one admirer, both for her music talent and general awesomeness.
But after she entertained my family and Rose for almost two hours I think it's safe to say that all of us are huge supporters of Jennie's career.
Every time I thought she'd want to stop playing she'd ask for another song request and nobody looked bored by her singing in the least.
There's this quality to her voice that is mesmerizing. The way her whole demeanor changes when she's playing that guitar and belting out song after song is such a treat to watch. I wish I had a talent like hers but I don't so I'll have to settle for being president of the Jennie Kim fan club.
I'm sure we'll have scores of members by the time her first album is released.
We're at the door saying good-bye to my parent's. My dad is standing behind my mom and he's resting his hands on her shoulders. "Even though you didn't pick my cooking as the best in this household, you're welcome here anytime." He teases Jennie.
"Honey, you really are pushing your luck." My mom warns but the warmth in her eyes lets all of us know she's only kidding around.
"She knows I'm being funny." My dad says with a big smile. "Don't you Jennie?"
"Of course I do Mr. K" Jennie replies as she adjusts the bag on her shoulder.
"Now, now, Jennie, us women have to stick together." My mom jokes.
"Ok, ok, we could go on like this all night." I interject. "Some of us would like to get to bed at a reasonable hour."
Not really, what I would like is some alone time with Jennie to figure out if I'm right about her trying to tell me something.
Rose and Bobby left together so I couldn't ask either one of them what they think. Actually, I only want to ask Rose because Bobby is rather biased. Whenever I attempt to bring Jennie up to him he drones on about how sexy Hanbin looked in his basketball shorts when they were together the other night.
Ew!
I don't want details about D.B. and his apparent sex appeal.
Nasty!
I hug both of my parents to move the good-bye process along and I'm delighted when they embrace Jennie as well.
Aw, they love her already.
How could they not?
Jennie seems surprised by the gesture but she returns both their hugs and the wide grin on her face afterwards is positively heart warming. I think that her spending time with my family is something she's getting a lot out of, much like I was able to find comfort in opening up to her.
We're so perfect for each other!
The drive back to Jennie's house passes much too quickly for my liking and when I pull into her driveway my brain is trying frantically to come up with a reason to prolong our evening.
It can produce countless fantasies about me and Jennie naked together but when I really need it to come to my aide, it's useless.
"This is my stop." Jennie says as I put the Jisoomobile in park.
I look over at my passenger, tilt my head and smile. "Looks like." We fall into a comfortable silence and Jennie seems quite content to stay in the car. "Did you have a good time today?"
Jennie nods and her eyes are sparkling. "The best." She replies enthusiastically. "What about you?"
"A really good time." My emotional journey included. "I think my dad has a crush on you."
Like father like daughter.
Jennie chuckles as she unbuckles her seatbelt. She's not leaving though, instead she angles her body towards me. "Don't worry Jis, he's not really my type."
Because you're secretly in love with me.
Right?
Hot blondes are your type.
Right?
"I'm so relieved to hear that." I tease. "What's on your agenda tomorrow?"
I'm up for more branding, if you are.
"Not much." Jennie plays with the zipper on my sweatshirt that she's now wearing. She looks way better in it than I do. "I'll probably just write some songs or something."
Love songs?
To me.
Get a grip Jisoo.
A grip on Jennie that is.
Wow, I thought my hormones were in check, but I was sorely mistaken.
"Rose and Bobby are coming over tomorrow night if you want to join us." Bobby bought this new facial mask he's been dying to try out. "I can pick you up early and we can grab a bite to eat first."
There's no way I'm wasting my Hanbin free days without seeing Jennie as much as I can.
"I don't want to intrude." Jennie replies on the shy side.
God, that makes me hot.
Where was I?
Oh right, making sure I get to spend time with Jennie.
"Don't be a dumbass." I joke as I swat her knee. If anything they'll be the ones intruding on us. "You're coming and that's final."
No pun intended.
Ok, ok, pun totally intended but I doubt I'll be getting it on with Jennie when we have company.
Jennie looks happy, "Ok, if you insist."
"I do." Aww, that's what I'm going to say on our wedding day.
I do like you wouldn't believe.
Jennie starts to take off my sweatshirt and I nearly chuck my own shirt off, but then I realize she's probably just returning my shirt versus stripping.
Too bad!
"Here you go." Jennie hands over my garment to me and our hands linger together just a little bit longer than necessary before she pulls back. "Thanks again for inviting me over today and tomorrow."
Please, the pleasure was all mine!
Jennie in a bikini!
Woo, that visual will be with me always.
And let's not forget the Jennie heart that I've been branded with.
"You have no idea how much I appreciate you being so kind to me." Jennie continues and I think we're having another moment but I could be wrong. "I'm so glad I met you."
Likewise.
And that's putting it mildly.
My heart is going crazy and I'm feeling tingly all over as I get lost in the warmth of her eyes.
I'm about to respond when I notice Jennie lean in towards me.
Holy fuck!
Is she going to kiss me?
Oh my god!
Oh my god!
Jennie in a bikini!
Jennie in a bikini!
Oh my god!
Oh my god!
I'm frozen even though my brain is screaming that I should latch onto her shirt and pull her into a fiery kiss that she won't soon forget.
But I'm so stunned by how much closer she is to me than she was a few seconds ago that all I can do is stare at her.
I can't believe this is happening!
Oh my god!
My breath catches in my throat when Jennie's is a few inches from my face and my eyes instinctively close.
This is it!
The moment I've been waiting for!
I'm going to Disneyland!
Jennie presses her lips softly against my cheek and I don't know whether to scream for joy or cry.
No, no, move a little to the right.
She doesn't though and all too quickly Jennie's lips aren't on me anymore.
Boo!
Hiss!
I'm sad!
Her lips set my skin ablaze which is a good thing but I can't deny that I'm disappointed that the kiss from her wasn't more than that. I know I'm expecting a lot but a proper kiss would have just capped of what has been a better than average day.
It's not her fault really, friends kiss each other on the cheek all the time, it's me and my out of control mind that's to blame for my wild expectations.
I really need to get a hold of myself.
When I open my eyes, I make sure I'm smiling so Jennie doesn't know what I've been contemplating in my mind. She's not looking away and she smiles back at me.
"Have a good night Jen." I say.
"You too Jisoo." Jennie replies as she opens the door to get out. She walks around the passenger side and over to me. "Will you call me when you get home so I know you got there safely."
Swoon.
I'm swooning here.
She cares about me.
Whatever other feelings she might have, there's no denying that.
"I will." I assure her. "Sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite."
Lame, but I'm hoping she'll think it's cute.
Or that I'm cute.
Same difference.
Jennie chuckles, "I'll try not to."
I watch her walk to her front door and her hips sashay in the most beautiful of ways. Jennie turns around before she goes inside just like I hoped she would. We're both smiling as we wave at each other and once she's not in sight anymore my head falls back and my eyes close.
It seems like forever ago since I picked her up and that's not a complaint.
This day turned out far better then I imagined.
Honestly, it ranks as one of my best days.
Each day with Jennie surpasses the next.
And the best part.
I have thirteen more...
Achoo!
Bless me.
Right, as I was saying, I have thirteen more days until...
Achoo!
Achoo!
Achoo!
Stupid allergies are ruining the recap of my Jennie time.
Wait, I don't have allergies.
I touch my cheek, the cheek that Jennie kissed and my skin is burning from her touch.
Achoo!
There's nothing to worry about, because I don't feel sick at all
I'll just go home, have a good night's sleep and I'll wake up tomorrow feeling great.
Achoo!
That's ok, even if I do have a few sniffles I'm sure it won't be too serious.
Achoo!
Oh shit.
My life sucks!
I'm having a woe is me moment like I've never had before.
You would be too if you were in my shoes.
It's Friday night and I have no plans.
No, you didn't hear wrong.
It's Friday night, as in six days after Jennie in a bikini! became a reality and she kissed me on the cheek.
Also known as the last day I saw Jennie and the last day I truly smiled.
I can't believe my fucking bad luck either.
I've now had more days apart from Jennie ley then with her since we first met.
Plus I lost five fucking days of no Hanbin around, with number six not looking good either.
Now you know why I'm so down and depressed.
I'm in serious need of some comfort food.
I woke up Sunday feeling under the weather and even though I desperately wanted to see Jennie again, I cancelled our plans so I could recuperate quickly. Not to mention I don't think I could have lived with the guilt of getting Jennie sick.
We talked on the phone for a little bit but other then that I stayed in bed. I didn't talk to anyone else and the joy of the previous day's events couldn't erase how absolutely awful I felt.
I managed to get my sorry ass out of bed Monday to go to work but I felt even worse than I did the day before. My eyes were watering, my chest hurt and I couldn't stop sneezing. Thankfully Jennie's record label arranged for a car service to take her to and from the studio while Hanbin is away so she didn't have to see me looking like the hell that I felt.
When I walked into work, Bobby freaked out and immediately began disinfecting everything I touched. I was too weak to hit him for doing that and I nearly collapsed at my desk from sheer exhaustion. I was still in denial at this point that anything was really wrong with me
My dad took one look at me and then he ordered me to go home.
Yeah that was a real ego booster.
Thanks dad!
Oh, I should mention that I turn into a real bitch when I get sick and I'm still in high bitch mode even though I've recovered from my horrifically timed cold to end all colds.
Rose drove me because I was lightheaded but I told her to go back to the office so she didn't catch anything. I immediately fell asleep and when I woke up I still felt like shit.
My mom found out from my dad that I was under the weather so she left work early to check in on me.
If I wasn't in such a pissy mood I'd comment on how sweet that was of her.
I couldn't stop coughing when she showed up and it came as no surprise that she dragged me home with her.
I tried to protest but the reality was I wanted her to take care of me.
I don't care how old you are, having your mom look after you when you're sick is very comforting.
At least it is for me.
My mom tucked me into bed after giving me some medicine and once again I was out like a light.
Apparently Jennie called to see how I was feeling but I never heard the phone ring. Probably because my mom took my phone with her when she left the room and I still haven't forgiven her for that.
Tuesday morning rolled around and I wasn't feeling any better.
My mom waited on me and brought me all my meals which was nice of her but I was so upset that I wasn't getting to see Jennie that I hardly said a word to her. She didn't seem to care though, and her sunny bedside disposition only made me sulk more.
Ugh.
My mom invited Jennie over for dinner that night and I nearly killed her. My eyes were red, so was my nose and I knew I looked just awful. I told my mom I didn't want to see anybody so I stayed in the guestroom while my dear Jennie had dinner with my family. I could hear everyone laughing throughout their meal and that made me into even more of a sour puss.
Jennie must have snuck past my mom because she knocked on the door and asked if I was awake. I didn't answer her and closed my eyes hoping she'd go away. She didn't but I refused to acknowledge her presence when I heard her beside me. I wanted to open my eyes so badly but I felt so sick and I really, really, didn't want to scare Jennie away with my gross illness.
Jennie pressed her hand against my forehead but I managed to keep quiet. She whispered "I hope you feel better" and then she was gone.
I found out later that Rose drove her home and despite how irrational I knew I was being, I felt a deep pang of jealousy in my chest.
Wednesday I was on the road to recovery but I still wasn't up to any visitors. On the plus side I got my phone back and talked to Jennie on the phone for hours that night. She told me all about her recording sessions and I even got a few childhood stories out of her.
Not much, but I was more than satisfied.
The only bright spot in a dismal week.
I actually fell asleep with the phone in my ear and when I woke up the next morning I was in a pretty good mood.
But that didn't last long.
I invited Jennie over for that night because it had been so long since I had seen her and I missed her terribly. She told me she would love to but she couldn't because...
Because...
Oh god, I'm having a hard time saying it now.
Because she had plans with Rose!
Can you fucking believe that!
I have this feeling in my gut that I've lost my shot with Jennie and that my supposed best friend is making a move on her.
Call me irrational, fine, whatever, but that's what my gut is telling me.
I tried to get a hold of Rose to find out what the fuck she was doing with Jennie but she didn't pick up the phone when I called.
That's right.
She's been avoiding me since Thursday.
Fuck!
I left my parent's house this morning and I was all ready to go back to work to confront Ms. Park but my dad wouldn't let me come in.
He told me to take the day off and return on Monday.
I've tried emailing Rose, I tried calling her again but I got nothing.
I can't even reach Bobby and I'm beginning to panic, big time.
I spoke with Jennie earlier today and before I even had a chance to ask her if she wanted to hang out tonight she told me she was busy.
Again.
And not with me.
I'm on the verge of tears.
This sucks so bad and I don't know what to do.
I'm all alone, with nothing but my bad thoughts to keep me company.
Could this day get any worse?
"Hello." I say as I answer my phone without looking at who it is. I'm going to order a pizza and have ice cream for dessert, that'll make me forget all about Jennie and her new love affair with Rose.
"Hey Jisoo, you sound so much better."
Jennie!
Yay, she hasn't forgotten about me.
Aw, I needed to hear her voice right now, I really did.
"I finally feel like myself again." I reply as I break out into a big smile.
Now that you called that is.
"That's awesome, I'm so happy to hear that." Jennie says and giddy is a great word to describe how I'm feeling. "Are you busy?"
Score!
She's totally going to make plans with me.
"Not at all." I tell her as I make my way to closet so I can grab a pair of shoes.
"Great, I have a really big favor to ask you." Be your wife? Sure, I'd be delighted to. "Can you come by and pick up my demo tapes for me. I'm leaving soon and they need to be delivered to the studio by seven sharp."
What?
It doesn't sound like she's making plans with me at all.
It sounds more like she wants me to be her errand girl.
Fuck!
I'm going to cry, for real this time.
And I can't even say no because I told her I wasn't busy.
I can't believe she's asking me to run an errand for her while she goes out and has a good time tonight.
Without me!
Damn!
Damn!
Damn!
"Yeah sure, I'll be over in twenty minutes." I assure her in a monotone voice.
Life has no meaning for me anymore.
Fuck!
"Awesome, you're the best, thanks again." Jennie says in one breath and then she hangs up without even saying goodbye.
I cannot believe how drastically things have changed between me and Jennie. I went from thinking she was sending me secret love messages to being her gopher.
Even the branding she left on my stomach is starting to fade.
How fucking prophetic.
My heart is aching so much.
And I have to pretend that nothing is wrong when I see her to boot!
Fucking hell!
I cut countless people off on my way over Jennie's not because I'm in a rush to see her. I'm just in such a foul mood that I need to get my aggression out somehow.
I pull my car into Jennie's driveway and I know I'm pouting.
God, I'm miserable.
I don't even notice Rose standing outside until I'm almost at the door.
What is she doing here?
Oh right, picking Jennie up for their date, that's what.
Why is she smiling at me?
How dare she!
"Hey." I mumble as I try to restrain myself from punching Rose in the mouth.
"Hello doll, you're late." Rose greets me in a fake New York accent. "I was starting to get worried about you."
Say what?
Huh?
Am I dreaming again?
"We don't have a second to waste." She says in that same accent.
I'm so confused.
"Have you lost your mind Rose?" I snap.
I'm in no mood for any games.
"The names Shirley, not Rose , but you can call me Shirls for short." Rose replies and her smile has gotten wider.
"What the fuck are you talking about?" I ask and my voice is dripping with disdain.
"I'm your official style guru for the night sweetie, follow me." Rose or whoever she is grabs my arm and drags me inside Jennie's house.
Maybe my lack of seeing Jennie has driven me insane.
I can't think of any other explanation as to what is going on.
I'm pulled into Jennie's basement and I'm too bewildered to protest.
"Now, let's get to work." Rose declares as she pushes me into a chair. "I must have you looking your best."
"If you don't tell me what the fuck is going on, I'm leaving." I yell out of sheer frustration.
This is so weird.
Rose cups my face in her hand and for the first time since I've seen her, she breaks from whatever weird character she's playing. "Trust me Jis, you don't want to leave."
She sounds genuine and even though I'm still convinced she's after Jennie I shut up and let her do whatever she wants to me.
I've had a lot of strange things happen to me, but sitting in Jennie's basement, with Rose or "Shirls", I should say, is by far the strangest experience of my life.
I'm completely clueless as to what is going on.
"Alright honey, it's time for me to work my magic." Rose exclaims as she winks at me.
Ok.
I'm still lost.
Rose brings out a bunch of hairbrushes, a curling iron and a ton of make up.
Yeah, it doesn't make any sense to me either.
She styles my hair and does my makeup while rambling on and I remain silent.
My brain is trying frantically to understand figure out what kind of game she's playing and a part of me is convinced that this is another weird dream of mine.
"God I'm good." Rose says after she's had her way with me. She studies my face and when she's happy with her handiwork she yanks me out of my chair. "You look positively gorgeous, not that I had any doubt."
Oh god!
What if her and Jennie want to play some sort of weird sexual games with me?
What?
It could happen.
I know, I know, I'm being ridiculous but my mind is going a hundred different directions and I can't stop it.
"Now for the best part." Rose leaves me for a second and I nearly make a run for it. "Here you go." She hands me over a garment bag and I'm not sure what she wants from me. "Open it."
Oh.
Ok.
Still not following.
I unzip the bag and pull out the blue dress inside.
Huh?
Why is she smiling at me like that?
I sigh and my head hurts. "Will you please tell me what is going on?"
Rose shakes her head, "No, just put on the dress and if you go into the bathroom there's shoes waiting for you there as well."
I open my mouth to protest but I can tell from Rose's demeanor that there's no point.
Whatever is going on, I'll just have to wait and see until Rose decides to tell me.
I'm caught of guard when I see myself in the mirror for the first time. Rose has put soft curls in my hair and the make up job she did is actually amazing.
Wow, I look good.
I'm about to be used as a sex toy to be played with, but at least I look good.
I take off my clothes and put on the dress that Rose handed me. I take another look at myself in the mirror and I have to admit whoever picked out this dress really knows their stuff.
I slip on the shoes that were left for me and as I take another gander in the mirror I'm struck by how...
"Are you done in there sweetie?" Rose calls out.
I walk out of the bathroom so she doesn't come in after me and my stomach is filled with butterflies.
I'm so anxious and not knowing what is about to happen is extremely unnerving.
"Just gorgeous." Rose gushes as she zips my dress up for me. "Now, I'm going to blindfold you but don't worry I'll lead you upstairs myself."
I knew it!
I feel like I'm in Eyes Wide Shut.
Bad movie by the way.
I'm too defeated to even question Rose's motives anymore. After climbing the stairs, we stop and I'm starting to wonder if I made a mistake trusting Rose.
"This is where I get off, you have fun sugar plumb." Rose whispers in my ear and then everything goes eerily quiet.
I try waking myself up but I don't have any luck.
Honestly, I'm a bit scared right now and just as I'm about to rip my blindfold off I feel someone touch my arm.
Help!
Help!
Help!
"Are you ready for your surprise?" Jennie whispers in my ear.
Oh thank-god, it's her and not some psycho.
Wait.
What surprise?
When was she surprising me?
I feel Jennie move behind me and I haven't the faintest clue as to what she might be referring to.
Jennie chuckles as her hands move to the blindfold still wrapped around my head. "Surprise Jisoo." She whispers as the blindfold is slowly pulled off my eyes.
I blink a few times as my eyes get adjusted to the light.
I don't see anything in front of me and my anxiety level reaches fevered proportions.
I'm staring at two French doors when something catches my attention and my eyes drift upwards.
Oh my god!
What the...
That doesn't make any sense.
I must be dreaming.
Above the doors is a banner that I've read a few times but I'm unable to fully comprehend what it means.
I read it again and I start to tremble.
WELCOME TO YOUR SENIOR PROM!
What has Jennie done?