Chapter 4: Chapter 3

We finally arrive. I pay the driver and leave. We took the lift and Rosé knocked on the door.Kenan opens the door, flashing a warm smile.

Kenan: "Finally! We thought you two got lost."

Rosé laughs lightly as she steps inside, followed by Y/N, who glances around the cozy living room. The faint aroma of fresh coffee lingers in the air, and soft music plays in the background.

Everyone gathers in the living room, and Arda hands them mugs of hot cocoa.

Duru: "So, what took you guys so long? Did the instructor keep you hostage?"

Y/N: "Pretty much. He was relentless today."

Kenan: "He always is. You guys need a break."

Kenan's eyes linger on Y/N for a second longer than usual, but she doesn't notice. Duru and Barış exchange a knowing glance.

Rosé: "I'm drained" she sits on the couch.

Kenan smirks at Rosé’s comment.

Kenan: "Come on, we’re just getting started! Who’s up for a game?"

Barış: "You’re all going down if we play anything remotely competitive."

Y/N: rolling her eyes "Don’t be so sure, Barış. I might surprise you."

Duru perks up, clapping her hands together.

Duru: "Alright! Let’s play charades!"

The group groans collectively, except for Kenan.

Kenan: chuckling "I’m in. Y/N and I will team up."

Y/N: smirking "If we lose, I’m blaming you."

Rosé snorts, throwing a cushion at Barış.

Rosé: "Fine, I’m in. But Barış better not act like he’s auditioning for a drama."

Barış: mocking a gasp "My talent is unmatched! You’re just jealous."

They clear the coffee table and divide into teams. Kenan maintains his usual calm, though he occasionally smiles when Y/N gets competitive. Duru and Rosé exchange subtle glances but say nothing as the game progresses.

Later in the Evening

After the game, Barış dramatically collapses onto the couch.

Barış: "Okay, fine. Y/N’s team won, but only because Kenan was too serious. It threw me off."

Y/N: grinning "Excuses, excuses. You just can’t handle losing to me."

Duru: getting up "We need more snacks. Arda, come help me?"

Arda: standing up with a grin "On it. Try not to start another argument while we’re gone."

Barış: mocking a gasp "Why do you all gang up on me?"

Duru and Arda leave, carrying empty bowls to the kitchen, leaving Rosé, Barış, Kenan, and Y/N in the living room. Rosé leans against the armrest, casually observing everyone.

Kenan shifts in his seat, leaning back with one arm draped over the backrest. As Y/N fixes her hair and adjusts the cushion she’s sitting on, his gaze flickers to her briefly before returning to the TV. It’s quick, almost imperceptible, but Rosé notices.

Rosé’s eyes narrow slightly in thought, her lips curling into a small, knowing smile. She glances at Barış, who is already watching Kenan with a similar smirk. Without a word, they exchange a look, both clearly thinking the same thing: "He’s doing it again."

Barış leans closer to Rosé and whispers, just loud enough for her to hear,

Barış: "See? Told you he’s got a thing for her."

Rosé nods slightly, her smile widening.

Rosé: "I didn’t believe you at first, but now…"

Kenan, sensing their attention, glances at them with a calm, questioning look.

Kenan: raising an eyebrow "What’s with you two?"

Barış: grinning innocently "Oh, nothing. Just enjoying the atmosphere."

Y/N, oblivious to the silent exchange, turns to Barış.

Y/N: "You’re being weird again."

Barış: laughing "Weird? Me? Never."

Before the teasing can escalate, Duru and Arda return with snacks and drinks.

Duru: "Snacks are here, so behave, Barış."

Arda: grinning "Or don’t. It’s more entertaining that way."

The group shifts focus to the food, and the conversation turns lighthearted again. Rosé exchanges one last glance with Barış, her suspicions about Kenan quietly solidifying. Kenan, meanwhile, remains his usual composed self, not realizing he’s been caught glancing at Y/N yet again.