Jennie and Starr were spending the day with Jennie’s family. Her parents had warmly invited Starr to their family gathering, along with their extended relatives. Ever since Starr became Jennie’s girlfriend, she had been treated as part of the family, welcomed with open arms.

The afternoon had started on a high note. Everyone was laughing, catching up, and enjoying the lively atmosphere. But a misunderstanding between Jennie and Starr led to an argument, one that played out in the garden of Jennie’s parents’ house. Their disagreement cast a shadow over the rest of the day.

By dinner, the tension between them was evident. Jennie spent her time with her cousins, laughing and chatting, while Starr stayed with Jennie’s sister and a few other relatives. They barely exchanged a word, their usual closeness replaced with a polite distance.

As the gathering came to an end and everyone began saying their goodbyes, Jennie and Starr headed to the car. The drive to their shared apartment was silent, the air thick with unresolved emotions. Jennie sat in the passenger seat, stealing glances at Starr, who kept her eyes on the road, her expression cold and distant.

“Baby…” Jennie called softly, her voice breaking the silence. “Please, talk to me..”

Starr didn’t respond, her grip on the steering wheel tightening.

Jennie sighed, trying to stay patient. “Starr, babe… Baby…” she repeated, her tone gentler but tinged with desperation. The lack of response only made her frustration grow.

When the car came to a stop at a red light, Jennie acted on impulse. Without thinking, she unbuckled her seatbelt, climbed onto Starr’s lap, and cupped her face. Leaning in, she kissed her firmly yet gently, trying to break through the wall Starr had built.

“Stop ignoring me,” Jennie murmured against Starr’s lips. Her eyes were pleading