17 | A message

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After an hour of debating of to go back to the hospital, Yoona finds himself driving his car, anxiously. He heard Seohyun has woken up but he doesn't know if she was going to talk to him or not. After what happened, she might blame him for what happened to her. But he's a bit hopeful she will so he can apologize for everything.

Fifteen minutes later, he reached the hospital. He grabs the basket of fruit before he stepped out of his car. He slightly pulled his blouse and fix his hair as he walk to the hospital. He know the ward number so he went straight to the lift along with the other patients.

When he reached the ward, he was about to knock on the door when it suddenly opens, startling him.

"Uh, Hi Noona." He greeted Tiffany awkwardly.

"Oh, Yoong, you're here. Seohyun-ah, Yoona is here!" Tiffany brightly announced as she stepped to the side.

Yoona peeks his head first but Seohyun hastily entered the comfort room.

"Just come in. I think she-"

"Please leave! I'm not ready to face you yet!" Seohyun shouted faintly inside the comfort room.

"What? Why would you push him away?" Tiffany got confused.

"Um, it's okay, Noona. I'm just here to give this." Yoona figured his hunch was right all along. He handed the basket and smiled.

"Aigoo, I'm sorry about that, Yoong." Tiffany received the basket. She leaned into his ear and whispered, "To be honest, she stinks." and giggle.

Yoona chuckled softly. "I know. She received all the eggs, I would be surprised if she doesn't."

"Tsk, she should have to dodge them. She can be dumb sometimes, isn't she?"

"Not at all, Noona. It was my fault. The protesters got mad at me and since I'm not close, they throw them all to her." He sighs heavily. "I'm sorry about it." he lowered his gaze out of embarrassment.

Tiffany patted his shoulder. "It's not your fault, Yoong. That can happen anytime. So please don't beat yourself up about it. Just focus on how are you going to resolve your company's problem. And this can be prevented."

Yoona slowly nodded. "I will, thanks Noona. Um, send my regards to her." he bowed a little.

"She will be fine by tomorrow. So don't worry much, Hmm?"

"Yes." He smiled for the last time before he leaves. He let out a huge exhale and pouted sadly.

"Aigoo, poor him." Tiffany mumbled as she watched the doe-eyed leaves. When he disappeared inside the lift, she closed the door and place the basket to the table.

Seohyun opened the door and peek her head out. "He's gone?"

"Why aren't you ready, eh?" Tiffany crossed her arms and raised her brows.

Stepping out of the comfort room, Seohyun smell herself before she returned to her bed. "I still smell so bad. I think I should shower a few times until this smell disappears."

"Aish, I knew it."

"What did he tell you?"

Tiffany chuckled. "Now you're curious?"

"Come on, I'm sure you guys talked." She gently shook her arm.

"He wanted to apologize and sent the fruits." Tiffany shared as she took one of the apples. "And guess what? He's gloomy. He felt so bad."

Seohyun slowly nodded. "I see. I hope he won't overthink too much."

"I know right?" Tiffany took her seat and began to peel the apple for the younger.

"Where's Jessica Unnie? I thought she's coming too?"

"Oh, she's going home to join Yihyun in the apartment. She will be alone you know."

"So she's still in the concert?" Seohyun scoffed in disbelief as she checks the time.

"The concert is 4 hours. It will end in a few minutes."

"I'm a bit envious. I love Coldplay too."

Tiffany chuckled. "Then why didn't you accept her invite?" she handed her the apple and took another one for herself.

"You know I received an unexpected work." Seohyun said as she took a bite of her apple.

"Yeah, right. I'm happy with her though, she deserves this happiness, just like you, Seo Joohyun."

"What? What about me?" She snickers.

"I know you like Yoona. Come on, don't hold yourself and confess."

"I don't. I mean, yeah, I like him but not... like... I will date him. We're friends. That's all." Seohyun tried to defend herself.

"You'll be happier if you confess coz I think he likes you too."

"Come on, it's not what you think." She rolled her eyes in annoyance. "I care for him because he's a good friend. There's no more than that." She sighs and pouted.

"Tsk, your expression doesn't make sense." Tiffany squinted her eyes. "Yoona, he cares for you more than you could ever know, I can see it."

"Whatever, Unnie." She turned her body and laid down on her bed while feeling her fluttering heart.

"You're the youngest indeed." Tiffany wasn't surprised by how the maknae is responding. She was like that too when she was younger. Especially when she hasn't dated anyone yet.

***

It was tiring yet their hearts are beating happily in sync. Jessica and Yuri couldn't ask for more after the concert. However, It was once in a lifetime experience to be out there and sing her heart out for Jessica. It was beyond a dream come true for her inner child's heart.

"You couldn't stop smiling." Yuri whispers to her ear to while they're in the backseat, heading to her apartment.

"Why? Aren't you too?" She strikes back. She saw his smiles and laughter earlier too and she knows she had fun.

"I had so much fun watching you." He couldn't deny it. Her happiness is contagious.

"Tsk, don't deny it. Coldplay is the best band in the world."

"I'm telling you the truth." He chuckled. "I swear I don't know any song of the band but I know you more than them. It's an honor to see you had fun out there. It's like I'm seeing your old self. Your younger self." He ended it with a charming sincere smile.

Jessica blushed. She couldn't find words to say but she scooted closer and rested her head on his shoulder. Being with Yuri is making her heart at peace.

"I'm treasuring every moment of this day." Yuri softly says, pressing his pair of lips to her forehead affectionately.

She looked up and peck on his lips. "Thanks for today, Baby." and sweetly says earning a peck from him too. They both smile giddily as they rub their nose together and once again kissed for a couple of seconds.

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While the gentle breeze caresses their skin, the soft light of the stars and the moon illuminating their surroundings, Yuri and Jessica walk hand in hand in an empty street on the way to the apartment. Both are quietly enjoying the night walk until it was over.

"Tell me if you need anything for Seohyun's discharge tomorrow, I would gladly help." Yuri softly says when he remembered what happened.

"Nah, it's fine. She just need rest at home." Jessica is flattered her boyfriend cares for her friend as well. "You should get going so you can freshen up early and go to bed before midnight."

"Hmm, I should say the same." He giggled lightly before pulling her for a warm hug.

"You will have another long day tomorrow."

"You too."

Jessica's turn to giggle, reminding herself that she's still working with him. "Okay. Let's have a good night shower later." she said before pulling back.

"Would've been better if you stay by my side tonight. But Yihyun might really miss everyone if I bring you with me."

"Glad you know. Maybe next time." She smiled sweetly. "I miss staying in your Villa either way." she shrugged her shoulders.

"Right, it's been a couple of days only. Next weekend, perhaps?"

"We'll see." She instantly replied.

"Okay, I won't forget that." Yuri softly chuckled. "Another hug please." But he got selfish and pulled her for another hug. He kissed her head and whisper, "I love you."

"I love you too, Kwon Yuri." She whispered back causing them to smile from ear to ear as they enjoy the hug for the next couple of minutes until it was time to pull back.

"Don't forget to tell Mr. Butter I said Hi."

"Oh, I would never too." Yuri replied as he wave his hand. "Go first." But he couldn't leave without seeing her leave.

"No, you should first. I'm already in front of my apartment building. So you should do it first." But she insisted.

"Aigoo, fine." And he couldn't decline. He made a heart with his hands on his head and sends flying kisses while he is hopping away.

Jessica couldn't stop from giggling. "Stop it." she demanded but ends up sending flying kisses as well until Yuri stopped and runs to his car. "Tsk, so adorable." she turns and finally stepped into the building.

***

After a warm and comforting shower, Yuri finds himself smiling like a fool in front of his mirror, couldn't stop thinking about what happened during the concert. He feels like he had fallen in love all over again with Jessica.

But he suddenly heard noises from the outside that distracted him instantly. He stepped out of his room after putting on his pajama shirt and found Mr. Butter running around the hallway.

"Mr. Butter, what's wrong?" he meet him halfway as he crouched down and rubs his back. The latter immediately his face and his tail wags nonstop.

"Aigoo, aigoo, you missed me this much, aren't you?" He giggled and kissed his head a few times. "Come here, let's get you to sleep." he get up and ushered him inside the room. Mr. Butter followed obediently while still wagging his tail. However, instead of going to his dog's house, he climbed the bed first.

"What? You want to sleep by my side?" chuckled him.

Mr. Butter lay down while staring at him with those puppy eyes.

"I know, I know. Let's cuddle then." Yuri finds it adorable yet funny as he climbs to the bed next to him. Mr. Butter close his eyes the moment he close his eyes and started rubbing his belly. "Sleep now." whispered him.

Moments later he got tired and fell asleep in no time, joining his dog in his dreamland.

***

'According to the statement released by the Producers, the show will be canceled...'

Tiffany almost dropped the tray of food she was holding when she heard what was being reported on tv inside the cafeteria. Taeyeon noticed her and quickly rushed to her side, taking the tray from her and bringing it to their table. She followed him at a slow pace and take her seat still agape.

"With the current situation in Yoona's company, there's no doubt the producer won't continue." Taeyeon said as he poured coffee to her mug.

"Seohyun, she was hoping to get that grand prize... looked like their preparation weeks ago will go in vain." She felt so bad not only for her friend but also for the doe-eyed. "Did you hear from Yoona already?"

Taeyeon shakes his head. "He wasn't even answering any calls. I guess he's locking himself up in his apartment."

"Oh, he has apartment?"

"He recently bought it but only used it when he's working with his team overnight."

Tiffany nodded slowly. "I see. Aigoo, how will this actually end? It's like there's no end to this."

"I know right?" Sighing, Taeyeon shared his kimchi with his girlfriend and smile. "But one thing is for sure, there's a reason for all this and I know he won't give up."

"But you said..." Tiffany paused when she realized her few officemates are glancing at their side. "You're really popular aren't you?" She whispered.

"Don't mind them. Just eat and eat. You looked stress already when I saw you earlier." Taeyeon chuckled lightly. It's his girlfriend's first day in the hotel and he can already see she's stressed.

Tiffany pouted cutely. "Is it obvious, babe?"

"Wae? What happened?"

"I mean, I thought it was going to be easy but it's not... you know... I still haven't even started but it's tiring doing nothing."

Taeyeon almost chokes on his food. "What?"

"I was assigned to take of costumer's inquiries but so far, I get nothing." She sighs heavily. "Taking calls is an easy job but it wasn't like I will receive them every minute. I almost doze off you know." she shrugs in the process before taking a bite of her beef.

"What the, you're lucky as heck!" Taeyeon exclaimed. "Some are complaining about their jobs yet here you are-"

"I just didn't expect it." She interrupted as she chuckled. "But I get my salary every month for sitting." she goofily smiled.

"Don't you love that?"

"I love that, who wouldn't?"

He shakes his head in disbelief. "I don't know with you." But he couldn't resist and pinch her cheeks.

Tiffany let out a soft giggle. She glanced at her officemates nearby and shrugged them off as she continue her meal while immensely conversing with Taeyeon.

***

Seohyun: Unnie, call me once you got there. Or you need any help.

Jessica reads the message from the youngest just as she stepped out of the car. She didn't mind answering as she returns the device to her pocket and headed to the trunk but Yuri got the plastic bags already. 

"I got it." He smiled and close the trunk tapping on the car to give his driver the signal to move.

"Tsk, you better cook for him." She warned him as they went inside the apartment building where Yoona should be at the moment. 

"Not only cook but I have to clean his apartment as well. I'm pretty sure he drink so much last night." Yuri could sense it. Whenever the doe-eyed doesn't answer their calls, he knows he's out there, drinking his heart out.

"I think he knew about the canceled show already."

"Maybe." 

"You're planning to help him too, aren't you?" Jessica raised her eyebrows toward him as soon as they entered the lift.

"I'm still thinking of it because I need to contact the board with my plan first before making it happen." Yuri replied as he smiled briefly. 

"I understand." She smiled back and has nothing to say anymore. Business isn't her thing either way so she has to leave it to him. 

"By the way, the doctor has already given me dates for my surgery." He shared as it crossed his mind.

"Omo, Chincha? When are you doing it?" 

"Next month. There are three dates he gave me. What do you think of June 28?"

"That's Seohyun's birthday." Jessica smiled right away when she heard it.

"Chincha? But that's the last date I will be available. The 2 dates are going to be work days for me."

"It's okay, you can choose that date. It's as if I'm going to be with Seohyun for the rest of the day. And it will take hours after the surgery though."

"But that actually means, I can't celebrate with her. I have to be confined the day before the surgery and will do fast