"Let's take a quick break, everyone" Taehyung announced, clapping his hands together to catch the staff's attention. He had been watching Jennie for the past half hour. He grabbed a bottle of water and walked over, crouching down in front of her with a look of genuine concern. "Are you really doing okay, Jen?" "I'm fine." she said. Her tone came out sharper and colder than she intended. Taehyung let out a soft giggle, shaking his head. "You are definitely not fine" he teased. "Come on, do you want to grab something to eat outside? A little fresh air might help." "I'm fine" Jennie repeated, looking away from him. "And besides, I don't feel like going out." As she turned her head toward the hallway, she spotted Nayeon walking past their room. Immediately, Jennie stood up and rushed outside to call her. "Nayeon!" Nayeon stopped in her tracks and turned around. "Oh, Jennie!" She walked over and wrapped Jennie in a warm hug. "How are you?" "I'm fine—hey, is your practice finished already?" Jennie asked right away. Nayeon sighed dramatically, her eyes turning dreamy as a soft smile played on her lips. "Not yet. You know Irene unnie still has her solo part left. If only we could just split my Lisa in two, life would be so much easier." Hearing that playful nickname sent a sharp spike of anxiety straight into Jennie’s chest. "I-Is Lisa... teaching Irene?" Jennie asked, her voice trembling slightly despite her efforts to stay composed. Jennie suddenly remembered what Irene had mentioned in gala weeks ago. She had casually mentioned that her upcoming solo choreography was going to be extremely seductive. "Yeah?" Nayeon answered, looking a bit confused by Jennie. "Anyway, I should get going before they starve. I still need to pick up our food outside" Nayeon added with a soft giggle. She turned to leave, but before she could take a single step, Jennie’s hand shot out and caught her arm. "I'll go with you" Jennie said simply, forcing a calm, reassuring smile. "You might have too many things to carry by yourself." Nayeon blinked. "Are you serious?" Jennie didn't offer another explanation. She just gave a firm nod, turned on her heel, and took the lead down the hallway. Jennie barely remembered the walk to the main entrance. Nayeon chattered happily beside her the whole time, but Jennie didn't hear a single word. Her mind was entirely consumed by one thought: Lisa and Irene. When they finally made their way back up to the training floor. They stood outside the large, soundproof glass door of Irene’s practice room. Jennie’s breath hitched in her throat. She looked through the clear panel, and her heart sank. Inside, smooth, slow music was playing. Lisa was standing right behind Irene, her body positioned intimately close. Lisa’s hands were gently resting on Irene’s waist, carefully guiding her through a slow, fluid body roll. Lisa leaned in close to whisper a correction in Irene’s ear, her face locked in intense, professional focus. Irene laughed softly, letting her head fall back slightly against Lisa’s shoulder as she repeated the move. Jennie’s hands gripped the handles of the food bags tightly. Lisa was an extraordinary dancer, but Jennie had always kept her strictly hidden away out of fear. Now, watching Lisa freely touch and guide another artist made Jennie’s stomach twist into painful knots of regret and burning jealousy. "Food is here, guys!" Nayeon called out cheerfully, pushing the door open. The music instantly stopped. Lisa and Irene paused their routine. Sweat glistened on Lisa’s neck as she wiped her forehead with the back of her wrist, her breathing slightly heavy from the intense workout. Lisa’s eyes immediately swept toward the door—and locked onto Jennie. "Oh, Jennie" Irene said with a smile as she grabbed a towel. "You're here too?" ( CONTINUATION 👇) #jenlisastory #jenlisa #kyutielari #lisa #jennie - @kyutielari