"Are you gonna bring perfume?" I asked Jennie as I barged into her room.

She sighed. "Y/N, it's camping. Why do you need perfume? You'll just have insects swarm over you." Frustration and annoyance were written on her face. But I don't blame her since I kept asking non-sense questions since we started packing.

I chuckled at her state that made her glare hard on me.

Wow, that was sexy.

Instantly shaking my head to get rid of unholy thoughts, I walked towards her and sat beside her on the floor. Her big bag was opened up with things neatly packed inside of it. I can't relate since I just threw things that I think would be useful inside my bag. The result was, let's just say, it was so bulky.

Jennie kept that glare on me as if she was telling me to get the fuck out of her room. But that's not what I'm gonna do. Instead, I grabbed her hands and pulled her close to me in a tight hug. Doing so, the smell of her sweet shampoo invaded my nose making me close my eyes for a moment.

I snuggled into her more as I felt her do the same.

These past few days, Jennie has been so stressed out. Just one look at her and you'd know that her mind is all over the place. She rarely smiles too. And if you'd take a moment to stare into her eyes, you'd see sadness in them. I'm not used to seeing her this way. So I thought that in this camping that our school will hold tomorrow, I would do my best to make her forget all her pain even just for a few days. I want her to feel the happiness again.

I rested my chin on the top of her head as I hugged her even more, if that's possible. Doing this just makes me relax. Her hugs has always been my favorite.

"I don't exactly know how you feel right now. I don't know how you're coping up with it. But what I do know is that I miss seeing you smile. I miss hearing you laugh. So I promise you, that in the next 4 days, I would do everything I could to bring back that beautiful smile on that beautiful face of yours. I want you to always remember that I would always have your back no matter what. I'll hold you tight and show you just how much I love you and that as long as I'm here, you'll never be alone."

She pulled away from me and looked up to stare in my eyes. She had tears streaming down her face. And I can't take seeing that so I cupped her cheeks and softly wiped her tears away with my thumb. If only I can take her pain away from her, I would. But I know that she's a strong girl who would be able to overcome her problems. So instead of taking her pain away from her, I'll hold her and assure her that there is no battle that she'll be fighting alone.

I closed my eyes and placed a soft kiss on her forehead.

"I love you, Y/N. I love you."

She may not notice it nor feel it but her words sent a million animals inside my stomach. My heart is pounding so fast. My face feels hot. My heart jumped in joy hearing her say that.

These past weeks have been hard for me. I have troubles sleeping at night. I find it hard to focus on things. But with Y/N being by my side, things get a lot better. If not for her, I wouldn't know where I've been now. I wouldn't know how I would be.

So when she hugged me and made me feel loved, I just can't help but cry in her arms. Y/N has been the greatest gift that God gave me. And if there's one thing that I'm happy about regarding this whole fiasco, it's how I was able to meet the person that would be the most important part of my life. It's how I met my soulmate. It's how I met Y/N.

"I love you, Y/N. I love you." I uttered the words that I have always said to her since we were kids. But this time, it has a new and deeper meaning to it. Because right now, I love her not as a sister. This time, I love her more than anything else.

•••

I woke up to the sound of my alarm clock ringing loudly inside my room and the bright sunlight hitting my face through the windows. I groaned and blindly searched for the thing that kept making a sound. As I snooze the button, I heard my door opening and someone walking towards me. I kept my eyes closed since I'm still sleepy. But a few seconds after, I felt my bed starting to shake as little squeals echo in my room.

"Eonnie! Jennie eonnie! Wake up!" Naeun's little voice brought a smile to my face.

I opened my eyes to see this little girl jumping up and down my bed with her hair tied up in pigtails. Her cheeks are as fluffy as mine so I can't help but reach over and squeeze them.

"Aigoo, Naeun-ah. You're getting cuter every day!" I cooed and hugged her tight.

"That's what Si An always tells me." Naeun replied with a wide smile.

I raised my eyebrows upon hearing the unfamiliar name. And a smirk made its way on my lips as I realized that whoever this Si An is, is making Naeun smile so wide.

"Si An? Who's Si An?"

"He's a boy from my class. We always play and he always tells me that I get cuter everytime he sees me."

I smiled down at her. "Well Si An is not lying because our babygirl is sooo cute!"

The two of us talked for a while until she seemed to remember something.

"Oh eonnie! Y/N eonnie is making you hurry so you won't be late for the assembly."

Right. Today's the start of our 4 day camping.

I thanked Naeun for waking me up and told her to tell Y/N that I'll be down in 20 minutes. So after she left my room, I quickly fixed my bed and headed towards my bathroom. I did my thing and finished within 15 minutes.

Looking at my couch that is placed on the left side of my room, I spotted my black Calvin Klein shirt, and my jeans that are loose at the ankle that I thankfully prepared last night. Because if I didn't, I would be rushing right now.

I immediately wore my clothes and let my hair down. I sat on my bed and wore some white shoes.

After one last look at the mirror, I grabbed my phone on the nightstand, and my bag that was placed beside the door.

"25 minutes. That's how long it took you." Y/N's voice was the first thing I heard as I reached the bottom of the stairs. I looked over to where her voice came from and saw her standing near the door with an apple in her hand.

"You said you'll be down in 20. But here you are, 5 minutes late." She playfully said as she narrowed her eyes on me.

"Oh shush. Mind your white shirt that will surely get dirty later on." I smirked and she immediately frown realizing that she chose a wrong shirt.

She took a step towards the stairs to probably change but I grabbed her arms and shrugged my head no.

"We're gonna be late if you'll change. Let's go!" I dragged her out of the door after we both said our byes to our parents and sister.

Saying the words "our parents and sister" after finding out the truth brings unbearable pain to my chest. But then again, I don't want to be too cruel to the people who took me in and showed me nothing but love and care.

"Are you ready?" Y/N spoke up as she grabbed my bag from me and put it in the trunk of her car. I softly nodded and smiled at her making her smile as well.

The two of us got in the car and fastened our seatbelts. We decided to drop by Subway first to get something to eat since we didn't have breakfast.

•••

"Yay! Thank you so much, Y/N!" Rosé beamed then proceeded on munching on her sandwich. Y/N said that we should get some for the squad too so that's what we did.

When we arrived at school, our friends are already waiting by the parking lot. Our school coaster would take us to our campsite and will also be the one to bring us back after 4 days. Meaning, students' and teachers' cars will be left here in the school's parking lot.

The five of us walked towards the coaster and waited for everyone else outside.

I was catching up with Jisoo eonnie aand Chaeng when a chirpy voice spoke.

"You're the best, Y/N!" I heard Lisa's voice so I turned my head to where she was standing. But that was a bad move. Because as soon as I had my head towards her, Lisa's lips was placed on Y/N's cheek while their arms are intertwined. Y/N was standing beside her with a huge smile on her face.

I scoffed. What a sight for sore eyes. I looked down and tried to tune them out but I can't help but focus on Y/N's sweet voice.

"This beanie and glasses suit you so much. And your hair cut, this is by far my most favorite one. You're looking really good with this fit of yours, Lili." I never hated hearing her call Lisa like that before. But now, I feel like my head's gonna explode as my heart cries in pain.

I looked back up to see that Y/N was right. Lisa looks good with what she's wearing. With that, I felt insecure. Y/N always compliments me with my outfits but she didn't say a thing today.

"That's too much of a compliment, Y/N. My heart can't take it." Lisa replied back and that's when the two started flirting. I think they don't even know that they are already flirty towards each other.

"But hey. You look really good yourself right now, Y/N."

Bitch. She always looks good. What are you saying?

I was interrupted with my thoughts when Jisoo and Rosé dragged me inside the coaster. I guess everyone's here now. While they were dragging me, I looked at their outfits.

When we got in, I noticed how this coaster has two columns. One column has two seats while the other has three seats. I was gonna go sit with Y/N but this Lisa beat me to it. They are now sitting comfortably beside each other with Lisa sitting by the window.

For the nth time today since we goto to school, I scoffed to myself as I sat down beside Jisoo eonnie on the three seater. Rosé called dibs for the window seat so I'm here in the aisle.

Great. Now I'll see Y/N and Lisa being all sweet with each other as they are just on the same row with us.

•••

I woke up when I felt a soft tap on my cheeks. As I opened my eyes, I saw Y/N's face a few inches away from mine. The smile on her face didn't stop me from widening my eyes and immediately moving my head back.

Her face is so close and I can't take it. I'm afraid that I'll just lose my control and smash my lips onto hers.

"Hey, sleeping beauty. We're here." Y/N didn't seem to notice my gay panic as she extended her hand out for me.

"Lisa and the rest are already outside." Remembering her being flirtatious with Lisa a while ago, I slapped her hand away and stood up.

"Hey. Where are you going?"

"Well if you can't see, I'm gonna go down this coaster and find Jisoo eonnie."

I took one more step towards the door but I felt her soft hand grabbing my arm. I looked back at her and was about to snap when her hand slowly slid down my bare arm that sent shivers and electricity throughout my body.

And if my heart didn't go crazy enough from that, I'm sure it is now when she finally reached my hand and intertwined them together.

The five of us, with the other junior students, walked towards the campsite. Our bags on our shoulders and our tents on our hands. But in my case, my right hand is free as Y/N carried our tent bag while she's still holding my left hand.

"Okay guys. Listen up." The head teacher, Mr. Shin, clapped to get our attention. When he successfully did, he continued speaking.

"Thank you. So it's now," he paused and looked at his wrist watch, "11:30am. I'm sure you're all hungry now but before you go find food to eat, I want you all to build your tents so you can leave your belongings. Don't try to do something funny because the quicker you build up your tent, the quicker you get to eat. And remember, only take the important things with you. Here is the campsite's map so you won't get lost." He handed a map for each pair.

While I was sleeping on the coaster, they have already partnered up. But luckily, Y/N became my partner as Lisa's other bestfriend, Bambam, asked for them to be partners.

God knows how thankful I am of Bambam because I don't think I'll remain sane if I see Y/N and Lisa together again. My heart is already in pain. I can't take more of it.

"There are also signages so go help yourselves. Let's meet back up here at 2:30 for our first activity." The students cheered and went on to their designated spots.

The five of us walked to where we should place our tents. Fortunately, it's just beside each other.

Y/N and I started making our tent when we heard a whine coming from the other tent. We looked beside us and saw Lisa whining while stomping her feet.

"Hey what's wrong?" Y/N asked and the four of us can't help but laugh at Lisa's antics.

"So you know that I am the only one who brought a tent out of the three of us, right?" Rosé questioned and Y/N and I nodded. Only Rosé has a tent so it makes sense as to why they only have one.

"I thought it'll fit up to three people. But it turns out, only two people can fit." Rosé continued as we watch Lisa glare at the poor girl.

"Why didn't you tell us from the beginning?" Lisa stressed out.

"Hey on my defense, this is newly bought and I wasn't even with my mom when she bought this. I just grabbed it this morning and went here."

With that, Lisa kept whining and throwing tantrums.

"But why is she being like that?" I asked no one in particular.

"Because Chaeng chose me to be her tentmate." I chuckled at Jisoo eonnie's word. Is that even in the dictionary?

"Ugg. Why did you choose Jisoo eonnie over me?!" Lisa continued whining.

"First, she's shorter than you so it'll be easier to move around." Jisoo playfully scoffed at Chaeng's words.

"Second, she's my buddy for this whole camping so it just makes sense that we share a tent."

"And lastly and most importantly, she brought more food than you. So sorry not sorry, Lisayah." Rosé ended her explanation and the four of us laughed while Lisa looked like a poor girl.

"Hey don't worry. Our tent is big enough for four people so you can stay in ours instead." Y/N said and Lisa jumped up happily to that. While I just had to subtly frown with the thought of having to put up with the two of them.

After that, we finished our tent and settled our things inside. Of course not forgetting to bring our phones and some money.

The five of us walked into the woods and looked for something to eat.

As we came to a stop, we observed the beautiful scenery in front of us. But then, the muddy pathway and trees would surely make our food hunting a lot more difficult.

"Y/N." Lisa called out.

"Hmm?"

"Let's get these white shirts of ours dirty together!"