Jennie's POV....
Lisa had called the first round to an end and told all of us to rside our hands up which I did as soon as she said it.
I was so scared!
I'm just glad I finished cooking just in time.
"You have five minutes to serve your dishes present them" Lisa announced and I sighed in relief.
I got my dish ready and made it look presentable and I was satisfied.
"It's time for all of you to present your dishes" Lisa called and I took my dish to the judges' table, setting it in front of them like everyone else.

Rosé's POV....
"Oh, i just hope Jennie unnie got the dish right" I said to myself, folding my hands in prayer.
"Don't worry. It's okay, Jennie's got this" Jisoo said, hugging me to her chest and i felt comfortable so I hugged back quickly but I was still worried for my unnie.

Jennie's POV....
The judging started and it turns out, Lisa is ruthless!
"No, this is too salty. You're out" She said to a contestant and she huffed, taking her dish away.
"This is bland. Disqualified" She said to another contestant and he cried, taking his  dish away.
"This is burnt" She glared at a girl and she ran off, leaving her dish there and Lisa gestured for the lady with the headset to take the dish away like it was nothing, but it was burnt right?
"This is tasty but it's too watery. Sorry" One of the judges said and a contestant took their food away sadly.
"This isn't even risotto. So I won't eat it"
"I know but please taste it atleast. I know it's not exactly rezotto but at least, taste it" I pleaded and she placed her gaas on me, fully.
"It's pronounced risotto. Not rezotto" She corrected with hooded eyes.
"R--" I was about to start but she interrupted me.
"Say it with me. 'Ri'" She began.
"Ri" I copied, feeling silly.
"So" She continued.
"So"
"Tto" She finished and I was at the verge of tears.
"Tto" I said painfully.
"Risotto" She said perfectly.
"Risotto" I said in the same tone.
"Good. Now take this trash away" She told me and I sniffled, wiping the tears away and I nodded.
"Lisa you can't do this. You're a professional judge and you should know more than anyone here that you have to eat whatever is brought to your table whether you like it or not" Jisoo defended me, standing behind me so I couldn't go and Lisa scowled.
"She's right Lisa" One of the judges said and Lisa glared the woman down.
"I for one want to taste her dish. It looks absolutely delicious" Another judge said and I looked up.
"Taste it" Jisoo told her cousin and she rolled her eyes.
"Fine. You guys can begin" Lisa said and the first judge began.
He took the first bite and a smile of total satisfaction came on his face.
"This is absolutely delicious. This the best meal I've ever had!" He said in joy and I smiled, wiping my tears away and Jisoo rubbed my shoulder.
"Let me have a taste of that" The second judge said cheerfully.
She was passed the plate by the first judge and she took a bite of it with a different spoon.
"Oh. My. God...." She said, leaving us in a stupid suspense.
"Come on. Tell them what you think" Lisa said, eyeing me with a smirk.
".... this is the most amazing meal at this competition and the best risotto I've ever had. Jennie Kim you have a magic touch in your fingers. A gift indeed" She said, offering me a handshake and I accepted it.
I looked at Jisoo and she was smirking at Lisa.
"Come on. Eat it. Judge Lisa" She told her and she frowned as Jisoo herself took the plate and handed it to her.
She also didn't miss the opportunity to glare at me.
She grudgingly picked up a fork and took a bite out of the risotto.
She chewed it and swallowed it down.
I'm the one who cooked the food but Jisoo was holding onto my arm and i did the same to her.
"What is your comment Lisa?" The female judge asked and Lisa blinked.
"She looked in my direction with shock clearly written on her face.
"Lisa?" Jisoo asked.

Is it that bad?

Jisoo's voice broke into Lisa's trance and she looked up at me then took another bite.
I was really worried this time and held Jisoo's arm tighter.
Lisa finished her second bite and looked down in defeat.
"Lisa?" I asked meekly and she looked up at me with a face that told me she was going to do something she didn't want to do.
"It's... it's the best dish here. It's perfect.... I... it's an amazing version of risotto you've made Jennie Kim" Lisa said and I fell back but Jisoo caught me.
"Jennie are you okay?" She asked me as Lisa and the judges talked amongst themselves.
"Yes, I'm fine. Thank you" I said her and she helped me stand straight.
"Jennie Kim, your final score is 9.8 out of 10" Lisa said and stood up, straightening out her suit and Jisoo smiled brightly then she ran off.
Lisa walked towards me and I got nervous so i looked away to see Jisoo lifting Rosé up in the air and they looked absolutely happy, so did my family.
"Congratulations, Jennie Kim. I feel somehow for doubting you" Lisa said uneasily, i think she was trying to apologize.
"Thank you" I said and she held out her hand for a handshake.
I hesitated for a while but she came closer so I shook her hand.
I immediately regretted it as she squeezed my hand in her own and I winced as she smiled while i was hurt.
"See you at the party tonight. Don't forget to come, Miss Kim" She said, still holding my hand and I pulled it away.
Something tells me I'll suffer at that party.
"See you later" She said and walked past me, hands in her pockets and she bumped her shoulder into mine and I almost fell but Kai held my hand.
I kinda wished it was Lisa because I was still angry at this fool so I snatched my hand from him and he looked hurt.
"Jennie... I... congra--"
"What are you doing here?"
"Aunt Jinah invited me to come" He said and I looked away. "Look, i know you hate me now but I'm sorry. I never should have misbehaved with you. You're far above that" He said and I sighed.
"Jennie. I'm sorry. I want you to forgive me so I can treat you better. Please" He said and stepped back.
"Kai. As you noticed, i have a competition to pay attention to and I don't want anything ruining it for me now" I told him and he sighed.
"I respect that. And I promise to win you back" With that being said, he walked away.
I was about call him when someone hugged me, lifting me up the ground.
"Unnie! You won! I knew it!" Rosé exclaimed.
"Let go of me Rosé, i don't want to fall" I giggled and she let me down.
"Whatever unnie, today is a special day-- you won. And Jisoo told me you have to go to some sort of party Lisa is throwing, in your honour right?" She asked.
"Not a chance. Lisa wanted me to lose but I didn't and now that party is just an excuse for her to torment me. I-I don't think I should go" I said to them, waving my hands.
"But if you don't she'll disqualify you and that means she wins Jennie. You can't allow that" Jisoo told me and I got nervous.
"You're right Jisoo. Jennie unnie just go. Jisoo and I are going so what's the big deal?" Rosé asked cheerfully and Jisoo blushed.
"Okay. But please don't leave me alone" I told them and they hugged me.
"We won't" They said.
After that, i heard my family coming and they almost crushed my bones with their hugs.

Jungkook's POV....
Mum and I arrived at the competition when it was almost over and we got seated at the VIP area.
I wasn't really interested and I only came because of Taehyung.
"By the way where is he?" I asked myself.
"Who are looking for son?" Mum asked and I shook my head.
"No one Mum. Excuse me" I said and she nodded.
I started to look around for Taehyung but I couldn't see him.
I went near the cooking area but he was there.
I sighed and in defeat and was about to turn around but I felt a pair of hands over my eyes.
I stood still, bringing my hands to touch them.
I heard the scent and smiled.
"Tae? Is that you?" I asked and heard a chuckle.
"Yes, you guessed right. But how'd you know?" He asked, coming to face me.
"I... uh.. your scent" I said and he smirked.
"I'll take that as a compliment. By the way you look nice" He said, bouncing on his feet with his hands behind him.
"Thanks. You're looking good too" I blushed.
"Come on. Let's take a stroll. This place is too... what do you call it?" He made a cute thinking face.
"Crowded?" I guessed and made a slow burn smile.
"Yes, that's the one. It's too crowded. Let's go somewhere else" He said, taking my hand.
"Okay" I said and followed him.
As he said, we went for a stroll around the place and as we walked out the gates, i noticed an ice cream vendor.
"Tae! Ice cream!" I told him.
"You want some?" He asked.
"Yes Yes!" I jumped up and down excitedly and he smiled.
"Okay, let's go" He said and held my hand so we could cross the road.
We got to the other side of the road safely and I started to giggle.
"What flavour you want, Mr Kook?" He asked me.
"Uhm, banana" I answered.

Author: Does he like banana ice cream? I only know that he like banana milk

He got me the ice cream and I immediately started to lick it up.
He got his own ice cream and as he started to lick, i stared at him.
I watched as he licked it up like a kitten.
He glanced at me and I looked away quickly with a blush.
"Come on, let's go" He said and payed the ice cream man.
We walked away and every now and then he would look at me and when I looked at him, he would smile so I would return it shyly.
He was done with his ice cream and he threw the cup away.
I looked down at mine.
I was almost done when I felt him come closer.
His tongue made contact with the side of my mouth and I turned to him but that made our lips touch eachother.

Author: TAEKOOK SIRENS! THEIR MOUTHS WERE BOTH OPEN!!!!!!!

I winced as I managed to taste the ice cream on his tongue and he kicked my bottom lip then my upper one.
After that, he pulled away.
I looked at him with my big eyes.
"You... well you had ice cream there and there was nothing to clean it with so.... sorry" He looked down, his hands in his pockets.
"It's okay Tae. Thank you" I smiled at him and he nodded with a small smile.
"Come on. Let's go back to the competition venue. They might be waiting for us" I told him, grabbing his hand and pulled him away.
I took the lead because I was blushing hard and didn't want him to turn back and see me in that condition.
Anyways, I liked what happened and it makes my tummy churn on thinking about it and I kind of want more.... I think.
I smiled down at my shoes on thinking about that and I felt my cheeks heat up.

What a day....

Jisoo's POV....
The Kim family came to hug and congratulate Jennie and my stomach growled and Taehyung also left the scene.
"Come with me" Rosé said, pulling me away and i walked behind her.
"What was that Jisoo? Don't tell me you left home on an empty stomach after what I told you last time?" She scolded as we got away from the crowd.
"Sorry. But I was in a hurry as I had to get here before Lisa" I explained and she sighed.
"Really Jisoo? It's bad for you and you should stop doing it" She stressed.
"Sorry ma'am" I said, holding my ears and she smiled.
"Wait here for me-- and don't move Kim Jisoo" She said sternly and I nodded.
In a while she was back and I was still sitting on the bench.
"Where did you go?" I asked.
"You don't need to know" She said and Sat sat down next to me.
I saw that she had takeout with her.
"You went to get me food? You didn't have to" I said and she looked up.
"Jisoo. You might not care about yourself but I do and from now on, that's my responsibility, okay?" She stated and I smiled.
"Okay" I said and she smiled.
She opened the takeout and started to feed me.
I kept on looking at her while she did.
She was still feeding me when I stopped her.
I took the spoon from her and started feeding her.
For some reason I couldn't look away from her.
I was still holding her hand while feeding her and I noticed she had some rice beside her lips so I wiped it away with my thumb and licked it and she blushed, looking away.
I cupped her cheek, causing her to face me and I continued to feed her
I didn't feel hungry anymore, but I felt she was.
"I'm full. Let me--"
"No. I'm also full" I said to her, our eye contact never breaking.
We stayed like that for a while until she squinted her eyes and looked behind her.
"What's wrong?" I asked.
"I'm not quite sure but it felt like someone was watching us right now" She answered and i placed my hand on her shoulder.
"Ignore it. It might be a photographer and besides, I'm here. So don't worry" I smiled at her and she nodded.
"Come on. I feel tired" She said, getting up and she stretched.
"Aww, my chipmunk is tired" I cooed and she giggled.
"You still remember that? Aish" She sighed and I giggled.
"Come, let's get going, my Chipmunk" I said and she blushed, hiding her face then she smiled at me.
She then made a mischievous face and I stopped smiling.
"Rosé?" I asked and she only smirked.
She went behind me and the only logical thing was kicking me but she just got on my back.
"Ahh. That's better, carry me Jichu" She sighed in relief, her hands around my neck and I held her legs in place.
I smiled and carried her to Jennie.
"Jennie, are you done here? Rosé wants to go home" I asked Jennie.
"Yes. I'm tired" She groaned and when she noticed her sister on my back her eyes widened.
"What are you doing up there?"
"You ask as if she's a mountain unnie, I'm tired so she has to carry me" Rosé replied.
"Oh goodness. I've had enough drama for one day. Let's go" Jennie said and we followed her to the gate.
"You know what? I'll just go with Jisoo" Rosé said as we walked.
"Okay" I agreed.
"Just don't go anywhere unsafe" Aunt Jinah said and we nodded.

Jennie's POV....
We were walking to the car when I noticed a car pass by in front of us and the window was lowered down.
Lisa was inside the car, in the front passenger seat while the driver drove the car.
She scowled at me and pointed two fingers (index finger and middle finger) to her eyes then pointed them at me.
It was meant to scare me but I only waved my fingers at her and gave her a gummy smile.
She frowned and and put on her dark glasses.
I also noticed she took off her suit and only her white shirt with black suspenders remained.
She looked nice though.

If only she wasn't a jerk....

The car passed by and she rolled the glass up.
"That was Lisa huh?" Jisoo asked and I nodded.
"Don't mind her. She'll swoon over you tonight" Rosé said.
"Ouch" Was the only thing I said.
Seriously? Me and Lalisa?

Author: Oh yes 😄

No, the woman doesn't even like me and she just threatened me with her fingers.

Author: Okay you're just tempting meh 😒
Rosé: Not more than me 😏
Author: And she's back, my sweet sweet partner 😣😭
Rosé: You missed me so much you're crying, cute
Author: ....

We got into the car and I noticed Taehyung wasn't in.
"Rosé, have you seen Taehyung?"
"No. But go on. We'll look for him" She said and I nodded then we waved to them and drive off.

Rosé's POV....
The family left and Jisoo looked around.
"So how do we find your brother?" Jisoo asked.
"I'll call him" I said and called him on my phone.
He answered on the first ring.
"Hey Oppa, where are you?" I asked so I could get a quick answer and I heard a happy scream.
"My ears are bleeding dude!" I screamed.
"Sure. I'm with a friend. Just go on without me dongseng" He said cheerfully and i rolled my eyes.
"Don't ever call me that again" I said and hung up.
"Where is he? Is he okay?" Jisoo asked.
"Yeah, apparently he's with a friend and he says we should go on without him" I told her and she nodded.
"Ok. Let's go" She said and took me to her car.
We both got inside and the first thing I noticed was that she wasn't wearing a tie.
"Hey Chu? Where's your tie?" I asked.
"In my pocket" She replied, turning on the car and I turned it off.
"Why?" She asked.
"Give me your tie" I said and she fished it out from her pocket.
"Here" She said and I put it around her neck.
I began to knot it and felt her eyes on me and I only smirked.
I finished it up and patted her chest.
"There. It's done" I said and she nodded.
"Thanks" She said and I sat back in my seat.
She turned the car on and turned the A/C on and rolled the windows up.
The car instantly cooled up.
"Jisoo" I called.
"Yes"
"Wear a suit tonight again. It suits you" I said and she looked surprised as she looked at me.

Next time on Parallel Love....

"Chaeyoung"
"Yes?"
"Will you be my date?"
"Mina, you're engaged"
"I don't care Chaeyoung. I just want to go with you"

"Ms Kim"
"I..."
"May I have a dance with you?"

"So, I owe you a dance Ms Kim"
"Yes, you do"

"Tae, I wanna dance"
"Won't it be weird?"
"No. And I don't care. I just want to dance with you and no one else, please?"
"Alright"

"Lisa, what are you doing?"
"Keep shut and don't move too hard"

"Chaeyoung, I have to tell you something. I... Jack and I--"
"Just what do you think you're doing, Mina?!"
"Hey! Who are you to shout at her like that?!"
"I wasn't talking to you but her!"

You all are invited to Lisa's party in the next chapter, be prepared for drama *laughs evily*