Lisa and Jungkook had been inseparable since childhood, their bond strengthened by years of shared secrets, laughter, and countless memories. They navigated the ups and downs of life together, always finding solace in each other's company. Lisa cherished their friendship deeply, but as they grew older, her feelings began to shift. What started as a deep bond of friendship blossomed into love.
She tried to suppress her feelings, fearing that confessing would ruin what they had. But every smile, every gentle touch, made it harder to keep her emotions at bay. She dreamed of a future where Jungkook might look at her the same way, his eyes filled with the same longing she felt.
One evening, Jungkook called their friends together for a gathering at their favorite café. The group consisted of Jisoo, Rosé, Jennie, Taehyung, Jimin, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, and RM. Lisa was excited, hoping for a fun night with her best friends.
When everyone had settled in, Jungkook stood up, a nervous but excited smile playing on his lips. “Guys, I have someone special I want you all to meet,” he announced. He then gestured toward the door, and a beautiful girl with long, flowing hair and a radiant smile walked in. “This is Tzuyu, my girlfriend.”
The café fell silent as the group processed his words. Lisa felt her heart shatter into a million pieces. She forced a smile, but the pain was too much to hide. Her friends exchanged worried glances, especially Jisoo, Rosé, and Jennie, who knew how much Lisa cared for Jungkook.
As days turned into weeks, Lisa found it increasingly difficult to be around Jungkook and Tzuyu. She began to distance herself, making excuses to avoid group gatherings and declining Jungkook’s invitations to hang out. Jungkook noticed her absence and became concerned.
“Lisa, are you okay?” he asked one day, cornering her in the school hallway. “You’ve been avoiding me. Did I do something wrong?”
Lisa’s heart ached at the worry in his eyes, but she couldn’t bring herself to tell him the truth. “No, everything’s fine,” she lied, forcing a smile. “I’ve just been busy with school and stuff.”
Jungkook wasn’t convinced, but he didn’t press further. He watched as Lisa walked away, her shoulders slumped in a way he had never seen before. The more he thought about it, the more he realized how much he missed her presence, her laughter, and the ease with which they had always communicated.
Meanwhile, Lisa tried to move on. She focused on her studies and spent more time with Jisoo, Rosé, and Jennie, who supported her through the heartbreak. But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t shake her feelings for Jungkook.
One rainy afternoon, Jungkook showed up at Lisa’s house unannounced. She was surprised to see him, standing there drenched from the rain, a determined look on his face.
“We need to talk,” he said, his voice firm but gentle.
Lisa hesitated but eventually let him in. They sat in the living room, the sound of rain pattering against the windows.
“Why are you avoiding me?” Jungkook asked, his eyes searching hers for answers.
Lisa took a deep breath, deciding it was time to be honest. “Because it hurts, Jungkook. Seeing you with Tzuyu… it hurts.”
Jungkook’s eyes widened in realization. “Lisa, I…”
“I’ve been in love with you for a long time,” she interrupted, her voice trembling. “But I never told you because I didn’t want to ruin our friendship. And now… now it’s too late.”
Jungkook was silent for a moment, processing her words. “Lisa, I had no idea,” he said softly. “If I had known, I…”
“It doesn’t matter now,” Lisa said, wiping away her tears. “You’re with Tzuyu, and I don’t want to come between you two. I just need some time to get over this.”
Jungkook reached out, taking her hand in his. “I never meant to hurt you, Lisa. You’re my best friend, and I care about you more than anything. If I had known how you felt, things might have been different.”
Lisa nodded, appreciating his honesty but knowing it didn’t change her situation. “I just need some space, Jungkook. Please understand.”
Jungkook reluctantly agreed, giving her the space she needed. Over the next few months, Lisa focused on healing her heart. She spent time with friends, pursued her passions, and slowly began to find joy in life again.
Jungkook, meanwhile, couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing. He started to see Tzuyu less and less, his thoughts constantly drifting back to Lisa. He realized that while he cared for Tzuyu, his heart truly belonged to his best friend.
One evening, Jungkook stood outside Lisa’s house, a bouquet of her favorite flowers in hand. He took a deep breath and knocked on the door. Lisa opened it, her eyes widening in surprise.
“Jungkook, what are you doing here?”
“I made a mistake, Lisa,” he said, his voice earnest. “I thought I could move on, but I can’t. You’re the one I love, and I’m sorry it took me so long to realize it.”
Lisa’s heart raced as she looked into his eyes, seeing the sincerity in them. “What about Tzuyu?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
“We broke up,” Jungkook admitted. “It wasn’t fair to her or to me. My heart has always been with you, Lisa. I just didn’t realize it until I almost lost you.”
Tears filled Lisa’s eyes as she took a step closer to him. “Do you really mean that, Jungkook?”
He nodded, his eyes filled with hope. “Yes, I do. Will you give us a chance?”
With a smile, Lisa closed the distance between them, wrapping her arms around him in a tight embrace. “I’ve always wanted that,” she whispered.
Their friends were thrilled to see them together, finally acknowledging what they had known all along. Lisa and Jungkook’s bond grew even stronger as they navigated the transition from friends to something more.
Years later, as they stood together on their wedding day, surrounded by their closest friends—Jisoo, Rosé, Jennie, Taehyung, Jimin, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, and RM—they couldn’t help but reflect on their journey. What had started as a childhood friendship had blossomed into a love that had weathered storms and emerged stronger than ever.
Together, they built a life filled with laughter, love, and shared dreams. They welcomed their first child, a beautiful baby girl, and as they held her in their arms, they knew they had found their forever home in each other.
THE END
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