Next morning, TaeNy’s Apartment,

Taeyeon’s POV

Today I was supposed to skip school and go to work but I called my office and canceled my schedule. Tiffany was still weak and I didn’t want to leave her alone. I also had to call Yuri and told her to reassure Jessica, if not, she would give me the cold look again.

Tiffany woke up around 10am and she was feeling much better. She had enough energy to walk on her own now.

I was sitting in the living room when she walked out. “Oh Taeyeon…what are you doing here? School started already” she said surprised.

“I’m skipping school…I’m lazy today” I only replied. I didn’t want to tell her I stayed at home to keep an eye on her.

“Oh…”

I didn’t know what that “Oh” meant…how I was supposed to understand that, was she disappointed to see me? Sad that she had to stay with me a whole day?

“Are you hungry? I can make breakfast if you want…no actually you have to eat something. I’m gonna cook, just wait”

“Its fine Taeyeon, I can do it myself”

“Why are you so stubborn? You are sick and you can’t cook…so just sit and wait, will you?” I ordered her.

Tiffany sat down at the table and stared at me. I expected this awkwardness between us since what happened yesterday. A part of me wanted to bring up the topic but that would only make us more uncomfortable with each other, and since we’re going to spend the whole day together, I decided not to.

“If you have time, call Jessica and talk to her. I called her earlier today but I think she might want a proof that you’re fine”

“Oh right…I forgot to tell her I was sick…I bet she was worried” Fany stood up and went to take the phone.

“Yeah worried…and pissed off. How can Yuri like someone who is so scary?” I wondered out loud but Fany didn’t hear me.

I cooked her some eggs while she talked to the phone with Sica. Apparently, she was getting scold by her friend. Fany was not standing beside me but I could hear Jessica’s voice through the phone. Scary…poor Yuri, I hope she won’t ever get the girl angry.

“Can you believe it? I was the one sick but I still got scold!” Fany said while putting the phone back to its place.

I laughed a little. “Well she was really worried about you…I guess it’s fair”

“Wow…you, Kim Tae Yeon, is siding with the Ice Princess?” she said amused.

“Whatever…just don’t tell her…”

I put the eggs on a plate and gave them to Tiffany, before sitting in front of her.

“Are you drinking milk?” she asked after seeing my glass of milk. “I don’t remember seeing you drink it before”

“Hmm…it’s a long story” I said without looking at her.

“Hehe are you trying to grow taller?” she laughed.

“Ya! Yul tell me it was still possible…”

She laughed even louder. “Well if Yuri said so…”

“You’re eating the food I cooked so don’t make fun of me”

“I’m not…I’m not” she was trying to hold her laughter…it didn’t work though.

After her breakfast, she took her medications and I forced her to rest. She lay down on the couch and we watched some TV drama together.

“Taeyeon-ah…about yesterday…what I said…”

“It’s fine…I understand”

“Thank you for taking care of me”

“You’re welcome…besides; you are not that annoying for a patient”

“Ha ha you’re so funny” she mocked me before focusing on the drama. “Aish…that guy is so stupid, run after her you idiot!” she scolded the male character.

“Can you keep it down? He can’t hear you!” I rolled my eyes.

“But he’s really an idiot…it’s obvious she loves him but she is scared of revealing her feelings. Idiot!”

“Ya ya! Sometimes it’s not that clear…and easy to understand. He might be confused…instead of running away from him, she should stay and give him some time…” I dared to look at her while saying those words.

I couldn’t have been more obvious I was talking about us…but Fany was so into the drama that she didn’t get it. I’ve been looking at her for at least 5 minutes and she didn’t even notice it. We’ve known each other for a while now, but sometimes, I was surprised at how beautiful she was.

If the situation allows me to, I would definitely kiss her.

I was spacing out about Tiffany when the bell rang. Fany didn’t even hear the bell…how can she stay so focused in a drama? I got up and walked to open the door. I must say I was happy since this morning, everything was going well with Tiffany and I was confident that by the end of the day, I would be able to tell her how I felt…and how I was going to deal with Sunye.

But my confidence fell apart as soon as I saw the person behind the door.

It was Sungmin…

“What do you want?” I asked him immediately…I just couldn’t stay polite.

“I’m here to see Tiffany…” he was kind of shocked at my coldness…he should know better after last night.

“She’s fine…you can go” I was ready to close the door when I heard Fany.

“Who is it? Oh Sungmin!” she said as she stood in the hallway. Unfortunately, she could see him from where she was standing.

“Tiffany! How are you?” a big smile appeared on his face.

“Come on in Sungmin” she waved her hand, inviting him to come in the apartment…my apartment.

Am I dreaming? Why is she so happy to see him?

Fany and Sungmin sat next to each other on the couch; too close though…I tried my best to stay civilize and hang around them.

The two of them were talking about the drama, it was hard to not show a more than annoyed face, and with them sitting so close to one another…

Suddenly my phone went off. I went to my room and answered it. It was the office; it was about the meeting that I was supposed to attend today.

“What do you mean they left? I sent you the presentation already…all you had to do was to present it! What do you mean they wanted me? Did you call them back? Fine, call them and see if you can arrange another meeting as soon as possible. I’ll come by tomorrow…okay thank you…see you” I hung up and thought for awhile. I might have got into trouble…

When I came out of my room, Fany and Sungmin were laughing about something; I tried to not care too much about this view of them being all happy and went to sit on the chair.

“Are you busy Taeyeon? You should go if you are. Sungmin can keep me company” Fany said as soon as I sat down.

I thought she has stabbed me with her words…why did she want to stay alone with him so much? My company isn’t enough to make her happy?

“No…I’m not busy…”

“Yeah I can keep her company if you have to work” He was daring enough to add…if my eyes could kill…he would have died right there.

“What’s your problem? Are you trying to kick me out of my own place?” I blurted out. I hate how he looks so nice with all his mannerisms…I know what he wanted…

“Taeyeon!!!” Fany scolded my rudeness. She was obviously very shocked at my outburst…me, who is so calm.

“What? Why are you defending him?” I stood up angrily.

“Because you keep attacking him! What’s wrong with you?”

I tried to calm down before speaking again. “Sungmin…I think you better leave”

“Why should he leave when you are the one getting angry?” Fany immediately replied.

I couldn’t believe she stood up for him this much…is he that important? “It’s my apartment and I want him to leave!” I shouted.

She looked at me and sighed in disbelief. “Are you really playing this game? Sungmin let’s go for a walk…outside, no one’s property!” she stood up.

“You’re still not feeling well Tiffany” he told her before holding her hand, forcing her to sit down again.

How dare he? They haven’t known each other for that long and the guy allows himself to hold her hand? He shouldn’t even sit near her…and that look on his eyes whenever she’s around…

Fany’s effort to keep him there really hurt me; I couldn’t hide my disappointment anymore. “Why…why are you trying so hard to keep me away? Does it make you so unhappy to be around me?” I asked her.

She was taken aback by my question…I was surprised myself actually, never would I have shown this much emotion in front of people in the past…that’s not me.

“She didn’t ask you to leave Taeyeon” Sungmin said.

I glared at him. “Did I talk to you?”

This has obviously angered Fany again. “Stop it now…let’s go somewhere else Sungmin”

“You stay here! You’re still sick, you shouldn’t go outside!” I told her.

“Why should I listen to you? Since when do you care anyway?”

It was the last straw…why does she keep thinking that I don’t care…no matter what I do now, she won’t see it…only Sungmin is nice. I can’t believe I miss an important meeting today to see her and Sungmin trying to get rid of me…I’m such a fool…thinking that this gesture would be enough for her.

“Congratulation Sungmin…you won” I smiled bitterly before leaving the apartment.

I didn’t look at Fany…a part of me didn’t want to look at her anymore…everything was so simply and nice when I didn’t have those feelings…when my heart was completely blank.

The Kwon Residence,

Yuri’s POV

Tonight, I wanted to have a little conversation with my beloved sister. Since I saw Yoong and Seohyun together the other day, I couldn’t really sleep at night…this image of them entering a lingerie shop together…ugh….

I walked in Yoong’s room and sat on her bed. My sister was watching TV so I turned it off and focused on her.

“Ya! What’s wrong with you? Don’t bother me” she scolded.

“We need to talk”

“I’m busy”

“It won’t be long…let’s talk quickly about relationship”

Yoong looked at me with a bored expression. “Ha Ha Ha” she mocked me before playing with her phone again.

“How long have you been dating Seohyun? Is it serious? Did you kiss her already? Did you…”

“AHHHHH stop it!” she took her pillow and hit me with it. “It’s none of your business! Worry about your relationship first!”

“My relationship is perfectly fine. So…you and Seohyun…ha ha ha…you didn’t do anything right?”

“What are you talking about?”

“I mean…hold hands and hanging around…that’s all?”

“What do you want to know?”

“Nothing…I just wanted to tell you to take your time…you know, you’re young…Seohyun is still a baby…so you know…”

“Whatever…are you done? Go away now” she kicked me.

“Be serious please…”

“Yuri…no offense but…I think I know more than you about relationship…just focus on Jessica, will you?”

“Hey! I know a lot too!”

“Yeah yeah yeah…” she ignored me again.

“Aish…you’re so arrogant…by the way, what’s that present? Is it for me?” I asked her while pointing at a small package on her desk.

“Oh it’s a present for a friend, some lingerie”

“Huh? You bought lingerie?”

“Yeah the other day”

“Oh…I see…ha ha…Ok I’ll…go take care of my own business now. Have fun!” I quickly stormed out of her room.

Now I know why they went into that shop…there was no reason to be so worried about. I knew it!!

I went back to my room and called Jessica.

“Sica!!! I discovered the mystery behind the lingerie store!!!” I excitedly said when she picked up.

“WHAT THE? DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS? HOW DARE YOU WAKE ME UP?????” she scolded. I had to move the phone away from my ear because of how loud she was.

“Huh? It’s only 9…”

“I need my sleep!!! Wake me up again and I kill you!!!!” she scolded again.

“But listen! I got great news! Yoong and Seohyun went to buy lingerie for Yoong’s friend!!!! It was nothing to worry about actually!!!”

“I told you…are you done? Can I sleep again?”

“I was thinking…maybe we can go and celebrate this wonderful news together? This Saturday???”

“Why would I celebrate that?”

“Come on Sica, we have to celebrate! We can go to your favorite place! Please…please!” I whined on the phone.

“I’m this close to come to your house and kick your ass Yuri…this close!!!” she threatened me.

“Is it a yes? Because it sounds like it” I asked her amused. I know she was getting angry…but I love angry Sica.

“Are you going to let me sleep if I say yes?”

“Absolutely!”

“Yes” then she hung up the phone.

Our conversation was short but damn, it still made me so happy. Later, I went to sleep with a big smile on my face.

TaeNy’s Apartment,

Tiffany’s POV

I’ve never seen Taeyeon so angry before…and hurt. I know I went too far by defending Sungmin, but I couldn’t help it. A part of me just…like seeing Taeyeon angry because of Sungmin…it reminds me of myself when I see Taeng with Sunye.

Taeyeon went out since this afternoon and she’s still not at home. Fortunately, I was feeling much better now so I could stay up and wait for her. I guess I will apologize…I knew she was angry but I keep pushing her. It wasn’t really nice.

I was lying on the couch when Taeyeon got back home. My body froze as I heard her footsteps.

I kind of expected Taeyeon to totally ignore me, but surprisingly, she walked to the living room and sat down on the couch, next to me. None of us moved, nor talked for what seemed to be an eternity.

I was ready to make the first move again but Taeyeon spoke first. “What’s so good about Sungmin?” she suddenly asked me. Her voice was calm and tired…and it seemed like there was a strong smell of alcohol coming from Taeng, although she didn’t look drunk.

“Huh…why…” I started to ask.

“Do you really like him?”

“Yes…no…I mean…he’s a nice guy…hmmm…what’s going on? Are you okay?” I moved closer to Taeng and pat her back.

Unexpectedly Taeng hugged me. “Don’t push me away Tiffany…don’t choose him…” she said randomly.

“Taeyeon…”

“No…I…I don’t want you to look at him…only me Tiffany…only look at me…”

“Taeyeon I think you should…”

“Don’t push me away…please…”

Taeyeon was hugging me tightly; I thought she had gone crazy because of the alcohol. “I can’t breathe Taeyeon-ah…”

What she said next…those words…I’ve been dreaming of that day where she would finally say them...even though the situation wasn’t perfect, I was still happy.

“Tiffany, I really like you…It…it kills me to see you look at him…so much…I…I think I have…”

*Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz*

“Taeyeon? You think you have what? Taeyeon???” Her arms were still around me and her head was now resting on my shoulder. She has felt asleep.

I didn’t realize immediately, what Taeyeon has just confessed. Was it really a confession? Did she just confess under alcohol? I didn’t know what to think of Taeyeon’s sudden feelings for me. Should I believe her?

I started to feel Taeyeon’s weight; she was slowly falling on me. I hesitated between pushing her away or just stay there…letting her hug me. After all…it has been a while since she did it…since our trip to Bali.

Unfortunately, our position was rather uncomfortable so I had to release myself from her hug. I gently got away from her arms and lay her on the couch. Before going in my room, I looked at Taeyeon’s sleeping face. I couldn’t help but touch her face…her skin was so soft, like a baby. I wonder everyday…how I can like her so much…what did you do to me Taeyeon?

Before turning off the TV and going to bed, I allowed myself to kiss her…not a real kiss, just a kiss on her forehead. Although things are still unfixed between us, I know we’re on the right path…tonight, I got hope again.