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Chapter 21– Brothers


“Yes. I am on my way home as we speak.”


Her brows slowly stitched in the middle. “What?!” She suddenly exclaimed, startling the other people in the vehicle. “How could he!?” She was outraged, appalled at what she had just been told.


“Tell him we’ll be there by this evening. No. Don’t give me excuses. I don’t care, just do it!” Hanging up, she tossed the phone haphazardly inside her bag and slouched back down on to the leather seat. Her eyes darted at the view outside the window. “D*mn that old man.” She gritted her teeth in pure contempt. “Ever since the accident, he has been treating us like a piece of trash. Does our history with him mean nothing at all? Weren’t we once a family?”


She was hurt. To be treated so disgustingly by someone who she once respected and considered like her own father was devastating, not to mention disappointing. How could someone have a change of heart in a blink of an eye? Did all of those shared memories together vanish like it never even happened? What the hell?


A warm hand placed itself on top of hers, gently soothing circles on her fair skin. She didn’t bother to turn to the person next to her, instead she continued gazing out the car window, her mind still preoccupied by the earlier phone conversation she had with her assistant.


“Noona.”


Sighing, she broke her gaze from the view outside and gave her younger brother a tired look.


“Are you okay?” He asked worriedly, seeing the distressed expression on his older sister’s face.


“Do I look fine to you?” She accidentally snapped.


Jiyong cringed. “I guess not. Sorry.”


Her brother’s apologetic expression seemed to have brought her back to her senses. She suddenly felt guilty. “Sorry for snapping at you. I’m just very tired. Too many things are going on all at once and sadly, none of them are faring on our side. Not only that, the old man is on our case again.”


“What has he done now?”


“Nothing yet, but he is working on something.”


Jiyong furrowed his brows. “What’s he planning?”


“He’s trying to ruin me in front of our investors so he can remove me from the company.”


“What!?”


“I know, I had the same reaction when Sungmin informed me on the phone not too long ago.” She rested her head on the window. Things really aren’t fairing for them. What the heck is she supposed to do? The old geezer has more influence over the investors than she does. There’s no way she can convince them to be on her side.


She let out another sigh.


Jiyong frowned. Scooting over to his sister, he placed his hand on her shoulder. “Don’t worry noona, we’ll get through this.” He reassured, gently squeezing her shoulder.


Yuri nodded away. “Yeah. I hope-”


She stopped midsentence when a familiar female figure outside suddenly caught her eyes. With her eyes still locked on the sitting blonde by the beach, she quickly sat up from her slouched position.


“No way…” She breathed out.


As the car passed by, everything around her went in slow motion. With unblinking eyes, her gaze captured every angle of the woman’s face as the person’s profile became prominent with every blink, like a pixilated photo sharpening with every second. 


She watched with bated breath as the woman swirled her head backwards, her brain immediately taking a quick snapshot of the woman’s face as soon as she was offered a clear view of it. One’s the woman’s face has registered in her brain, everything around her shut down, all noise ceased in an instant, with the only sound she could hear was the deafeningly loud pounding of her heart.


It’s her! It’s got to be her!

  
“Stop the car!”



Jiyong swung his head towards his sister’s direction, startled at her sudden command. “Noona?”


The driver looked through the rearview mirror with an unsure look etched on his face. He didn’t stop the car.


When the car didn’t stop, Yuri shot the driver a deathly glare through the rearview mirror. “I said stop the g*ddamn car!”


Without another thought, the driver quickly pulled over to the curb.


Before the driver could even park properly, Yuri jumped out of the car.


“Noona!”


Yuri landed perfectly on her two feet. Without wasting another second, she ran as fast as she could.


There she is!


A smile spread across her face as she became nearer and nearer to the woman.


Out of nowhere, the woman she had her eyes set on, leaned towards the other woman sitting beside her. Their lips locked in an instant, halting her on her tracks. Their faces disappeared from her sight as they both tilted their heads sideways.


Just as her smile plummeted, her heart drop at the sight as well.


“Noona!”


Jiyong bent over with his hands on his knees, as he panted heavily behind his sister.


“Noona…w-what happened? Why did you run off?”


Yuri didn’t respond. She stood stiffly, still staring at the two women engaged in the intimate act.


“Noona?” Jiyong walked beside her. The pained look on his sister face was caught him by surprise. But why did she have that look? Curious, he turned his head forward and followed her sister’s intense gaze. His eyes immediately widened at the sight of the two women engaged in a passionate kiss.


“I miss her…”


He heard her sister whisper out of nowhere. He blinked, trying to figure out what she meant. Then a frown donned his face as soon as he realized what his sister was referring to, well more like whom she was referring to.


“She’s not her, noona.”


“I know.” Yuri managed to squeak out. “I know, but I can’t help but miss her.”


He turned towards her sister. When their eyes locked, he was stunned. The hurt and agony present in her eyes was daunting and petrifying. It tore him to see his older sister like this. Though they’re fraternal twins, he still feels this strong connection with her. Therefore, whenever she’s sad, he’s sad too, whenever she’s happy, he’s happy too, and of course whenever she’s in pain, he’s in pain too.


At times it’s a good thing, but most of the time he dreaded it. Not because he doesn’t like feeling depress, but because he doesn’t like knowing that her sister is depressed. He cares about her tremendously and he wish he could do something to stop the prodding pain in her heart. If only he had that ability. Sadly, he’s just a mere human being, with more weaknesses than strengths, and more fear than confidence.


The only thing he could offer her at a time like this was the usual. Stepping forward, he opened his arms and wrapped them around her sister’s frame. Gradually, she submitted to his efforts. She placed her hands on the side of his shirt and held on tight. In response, he tightened his protective hold around her and rubbed her back comfortingly, in hopes of washing the pain away.


Don’t worry noona, I’ll take care of you.


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“Yah! Yong! You little punk!”


“I’m sorry noona! It was an accident!”


“Accident my ! You pushed me on purpose even though I told you clearly I didn’t want to get wet!” She stared down at her fully soaked blue sundress and frowned miserably. “This was new too…Arghh! Now I’m drenched! Ugh, you are so dead!”


Seeing the murderous glare from Tiffany’s once adorable eyes, he knew he was in a big trouble from her. He slowly started backing away, as Tiffany began taking threatening steps towards him. “Noona, let’s just calm down and talk about this like mature, sane, ad—”


Before he could finish his sentence, two handful of water was thrown at his face.


Tiffany smirked at her handiwork.


“Noona!” Yonghwa whined.


“That’s what you get for messing with me!”


She stuck her tongue out at him teasingly before bending over again and scooping herself another handful of water.


Seeing this, Yonghwa quickly ran away before the older girl could splash him again.


“Yah! Come back here! I’m not done!” Tiffany picked her dress up and ran after the fleeing boy. She stopped almost immediately when Yonghwa tripped and fell. His entire body came crashing down the cool water. He slowly pushed himself up and frowned at his drenched self.


“Aw, man.” As he was busy shaking the excess water off himself, he didn’t notice Tiffany making her way towards him with another handful of water already in her hands. Without warning, Tiffany splashed it right at the center of his face.


Yonghwa began gagging at the water that he swallowed and went through his nostrils. “Yah! Noona! Please stop!”


Despite his pleas, Tiffany kept attacking while he cowered in fear. Although he was completely wet, he really didn’t mind because he was having fun and Tiffany was having fun as well. All was well.


While he continued protecting himself from Tiffany’s assaults, from the corner of his eyes, he noticed his younger sister standing by herself a few feet away from them. She had on an odd expression for someone who should be having enjoying herself, but instead was staring off ahead with a distant look in her eyes. He followed his younger sister’s gaze and his eyes eventually landed on her older sister and her girlfriend. The couple was currently locked in a passionate kiss. He can’t help but a raise a curious brows at this.


Why is she looking at them like that?


He shifted his gaze back to Krystal, then back to the couple and back again. He did this a couple more times. As he scrutinized the situation even further, something clicked in his mind.


Could it be?


He furrowed his brows.


It can’t be.


While he was too busy assessing his sister’s odd behavior, Tiffany on the other hand was preparing for her final attack. He was awoken from his thoughts when a sudden surge of cold prickling water flowed down his back, causing him to jump. He quickly spun around and glared at the hysterically laughing Tiffany.


“Noona!”


“Whoops!” Was all she said before sprinting away.


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“Taengoo, say ‘ah’”


With her head tilted to the side in an adorable manner, she held the chopsticks in front of Taeyeon’s mouth. She poked Taeyeon’s mouth with it, urging the latter to eat it.


Taeyeon shyly leaned forward and gleefully ate the noodles her girlfriend offered her. She can’t help but admire Jessica’s adorably concentrated expression. She is just too darn cute sometimes and she doesn’t even know it. Since she was too busy gawking at her cute girlfriend, the noodle sloppily hit the side of her cheeks as she slurped it through .


Jessica giggled. “You’re so careless, Taengoo-ah. Here…” She grabbed a napkin and dabbed the side of and cheeks with it.


“Thanks, Sica.” She smiled gratefully.


“Eww.”


Everyone’s gazes landed on the younger Jung. Krystal had on a disturbed expression on her face as if she just witnessed the most horrendous thing in the world.


“That is gross.”


Jessica’s furrowed her brows. “What’s gross?”


“You two.” She said pointing her chopsticks at her older sister and Taeyeon.


“Oh stop it Krystal. When you get older and find that special someone, you too, will be doing this kind of cheesy things with your lover. And trust me, you would not be saying ‘ew’ when that happens.”


“Yeah, Tiffany-noona is right.” Yonghwa readily agreed. He turned to Tiffany and smiled. “Noona knows, because she too has found her special someone, right noona?” He said raising his brows suggestively and then pointing his thumb towards himself.


Tiffany scrunched up her face, petrified at Yonghwa’s insinuations. “Ew, Yong, please stop flirting with me. You and I will never work out. That’s like .” She shivered at the thought.


“Aw, come on noona, I know you like it.”


“Ew, no.”


Krystal just rolled her eyes at them.


Jessica placed her chopsticks down and spoke up. “But in all honesty, Tiffany is right. When you find your destined lover,” She turned her gaze to Taeyeon and smiled gently at her. “You won’t mind doing cheesy and corny things with them. You’ll actually want more of it. Isn’t that right, Taeyeon?” She linked her arms around Taeyeon’s own and slipped her hand in hers.


Taeyeon gazed at her lovingly and smiled. “I agree a hundred percent.” She leaned forward and pecked Jessica on the lips.


When they pulled apart, the two of them smiled dorkily at each other.


For some unknown reason, seeing her older sister and Taeyeon being lovey-dovey with each other made her feel uncomfortable. She doesn’t like it. Not wanting to stay and watch any longer, she abruptly stood up, catching everyone’s attention.


“I just lost my appetite.” Krystal gathered her plate with her and left for the kitchen.


Everyone dismissed her Krystal’s unusual action without much thought. Yonghwa, however, kept his gaze on his younger sister until she disappeared into the hallway.


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Krystal was about to dump her food down the garbage pail when a hand grabbed a hold of her wrist, stopping her midway. The hand snatched the plate from her grasp and closed the garbage pail shut. She frowned at this.


Thinking it was Tiffany, she readied her infamous glare to shoot at her unnie.


“Yah, Tiffany unnie, what are you—”


She stopped almost immediately when she realized it wasn’t Tiffany who stole her plate.


Krystal blinked as she stared at Taeyeon, standing a foot away from her, holding her plate securely in her hands.


“Sorry.” The short blonde girl smiled sheepishly at her.


*Ba-thump, ba-thump!*


Krystal was taken aback by the unusually fast beating of her heart.


What is going on?


“Soojung…?”


Awaking from her daze, she shook her thoughts away and quickly put on a blank face. She crossed her arms over her chest and leaned her weight on one leg. “Yah, what do you think you’re doing, snatching my plate like that? Do you have a death wish or something?”


Taeyeon gulped. “Er, sorry about that, I just didn’t want you throw your food away and not eat just because Sica and I grossed you out at the dinner table. You should finish your meal. It’s not good to skip meals. Plus, it won’t do you any good if you get hungry later. Sica and I promise to refrain from engaging in any of those stuff at the dining table, so come back and eat with us, yeah?”


“It’s okay, I wasn’t hungry anyway.” She said shrugging it off.


Out of nowhere, a low growl emitted from her stomach.


Hearing the younger Jung’s stomach grumble, Taeyeon couldn’t help but break out into a fit of laughter.


Krystal’s cheeks began to flush pink. She quickly looked away to shield herself from further embarrassment.


After laughing for a while, Taeyeon finally calmed down. As she did, she couldn’t help but smile even wider at the shy look Krystal currently displayed. It was a very unusual sight for her to see of the younger girl for she always portrayed a tough and cold exterior. Seeing her in a different light was very refreshing. It was cute.


“Of course you’re not.” Taeyeon remarked. Shaking her head, she stepped forward and took Krystal’s hand with her free one. “Come on, stop being stubborn and come finish your meal.” She flashed her a grin before turning around and pulling her behind her.


Krystal wanted to protest, but Taeyeon didn’t give her a chance to.


As she stared at the back of Taeyeon’s head, her gaze slowly landed on their locked hands. She stared at it for a moment before unconsciously broke into a bashful smile.


Wow, her hand is so soft and warm. She thought out of nowhere.


Liking the skin contact, her hand automatically tightened its hold on Taeyeon’s hand.


Taeyeon looked over her shoulder and their eyes locked. Taeyeon smiled at her. At that moment, her face became even redder. Not wanting her embarrassment to be caught she quickly shot the older girl a glare. Instead of cowering in fear like she usually do, Taeyeon just laughed.


When Taeyeon shifted her gaze back to the front, her smile widened even more. She doesn’t know why, but she really likes this moment they’re sharing right now. It feels nice.


Woah! Wait a second! Why the hell am I smiling all of a sudden!?


Oh gosh, what’s going on with me!?


She quickly slapped the smile off her face.


Taeyeon was startled when Krystal violently pulled her hand away from hers. She turned around and looked at the younger girl inquisitively.


Krystal shot her a glare.


“Who told you can hold my hand?” She snapped.


Clearly taken aback by the sudden shift in mood, Taeyeon quickly apologized. “Oh, um, sorry. I didn’t mean to. I thought you didn’t mind, so I held it…sorry.” Taeyeon flashed her another sheepish smile, which for some odd reason, made her heart beat uncontrollably inside her chest.


*Ba-thump, ba-thump!*


A tint of pink made it to her cheeks.


“S-stop smiling.”


The smile on Taeyeon’s mouth disappeared as fast as it came. “Oh, sorry.”


“You know what, I’m just not going to eat.” Krystal turned around and began walking away towards the staircase.


“Woah, wait!” Taeyeon grabbed her by the arm.


Krystal spun around and shot her a murderous glare.


Taeyeon quickly pulled her hand away and took a safe distance back. “Sorry.” She apologized again. “Please eat.  I promise I won’t touch you or hold your hand again without permission if you come back and eat. Please?”


Krystal bit her lip in frustration. Taeyeon’s pleading expression is making it difficult for her to refuse.


Aish, darn it!


“Fine.” She mumbled.


Taeyeon’s face beamed.


With that Krystal followed Taeyeon back to the dining room.


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Taeyeon opened the door for Jessica.


Jessica smiled before gratefully stepping out first, followed by Taeyeon right behind her.


As they began their walk, Taeyeon slipped her hand in Jessica’s and held it tightly. The two began heading north along the shoreline of the beach.


They walked for a bit in silence as they took in their beautiful surrounding.


Taeyeon looked up at the sky and smiled. It’s definitely a beautiful night. The stars are out and are shimmering brightly in the velvet sky, their reflections scattered across the water, gorgeously complimenting the ocean bed. Not only that, the sound of the ocean waves crashing against the bedrocks are very soothing to the ears. Overall, the ambiance was very pleasant for a nice walk out.


“This is nice isn’t?” Taeyeon remarked.


Jessica nodded. “Yeah, I love it.” She replied as her eyes continued to wander off her surroundings. A whip of cold air blew past them. Feeling the cool night breeze brush upon her bare arm, she instantly recoiled in Taeyeon’s arm for safety.  


Taeyeon placed an arm around Jessica and rubbed her harm to keep her warm. “See, I told you it’d be chilly tonight. Didn’t I tell you to bring a sweater with you? Aish, you never listen to me. Tsk, tsk.”


Jessica huffed. “Hmph! Whatever.” She muttered under her breath.


Taeyeon laughed at her adorable reaction. “Don’t worry, love, I’ll keep you warm.”


She stopped abruptly and pulled away from Jessica’s embrace.


Jessica shot her a weird look.


Without responding, Taeyeon took off her blazer and slung it over her and Jessica’s shoulders. “Here, hold this.”


She handed Jessica the other end of the sweater. Jessica watched silently as she adjusted the sweater around them.


After she was done, she placed her arm around Jessica’s waist and pulled her towards her body.


Jessica gleefully acquiesced and wrapped her arms around Taeyeon’s waist, snuggling in the embrace.


They looked at each other and smiled.


They resumed their walk.


Tangled in each other’s arms, the couple walked in silence, still following the shoreline.


After a while, the two decided to head back. Instead of going back inside the beach house, Taeyeon led Jessica farther away, to where a blanket was set up with two pillows laid atop of it, anchoring it down from the wind. Another blanket was sprawled on top along with the pillows.


“What’s this?” Jessica asked curiously.


“Just something I prepared for the two of us.” Taeyeon let go of Jessica’s hand and pushed the pillows out of the way before settling down on one side of the blanket. She looked up at Jessica expectantly. “Come sit.” She said patting the spot next to her.


Jessica obediently followed and sat next to Taeyeon.


Taeyeon leaned back, her arms supporting her body and her legs sprawled about on the blanket. Jessica on the other hand sat Indian style.


Taeyeon grabbed the extra blanket and draped it over their legs.


Jessica turned to Taeyeon with a content smile. “When did you get all of this set up? I didn’t see you leave earlier.”


Taeyeon smiled back. “I did this when you were doing the dishes with Krystal.”


“Ah.”


They settled into a comfortable silence.


Not long after, Taeyeon laid her head down on the pillow behind her. She placed her arms behind her head and shut her eyes close.


Jessica raise a brow. “What are you doing?”


“Sleeping.” Taeyeon said simply.


“Are you seriously going to sleep out here?”


Taeyeon nodded without saying a word. Instead, she smiled.


Jessica giggled even more.


She admired Taeyeon’s sleeping face. Her features are relaxed, making her look serene.


Her eyes unconsciously landed on her lips.


She smiled wickedly.


She silently scooted backwards until she was sitting right beside Taeyeon’s upper body. Holding her long brown hair away from Taeyeon’s face, she carefully descended down, her face inching closer and closer to Taeyeon face, until her lips made contact with her lips. She planted a soft, brief kiss on her girlfriend’s lips.


Feeling a familiar warm sensation on , Taeyeon responded quickly knowing whom’s those strawberry flavored lips belonged to. She unfolded her arms behind her head and held Jessica’s face, kissing her back.


After one kiss, Jessica pulled away. She smirked at the dorky smile that had donned her lover’s face.


Soon after, Taeyeon lids fluttered open. A pair of alluring dark orbs stared lovingly back at her.


A spark of passion surged Taeyeon’s eyes, making Jessica melt instantly at the intensity of her gaze.


Without a word, Taeyeon held Jessica by the neck and pulled her head back down where their lips met instantly.


The kiss started out slow and calm.


A little later, Taeyeon brushed her tongue over Jessica’s lips, begging for entrance. Jessica didn’t have to be told twice. She opened and allowed Taeyeon’s tongue to invade her soft and warm cavern.


Jessica let out a faint moan of approval when Taeyeon’s tongue smoothly caressed the roof of . She accidentally bit down on Taeyeon’s lower lip in response, earning her a low growl from Taeyeon.


Feeling uncomfortable by her awkward position, Jessica climbed on top of Taeyeon and settled herself on her waist, saddling the girl.  


Taeyeon released her hand from Jessica’s neck and held her by waist, steadying Jessica over her body. She pulled Jessica’s body down closer to her, eliminating and cold spaces between their bodies.


Jessica cupped Taeyeon’s face with both her hands and began ravaging Taeyeon’s mouth.


The two couple continued to kiss each other, oblivious to the people watching them from afar.


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“Aish, those two can’t keep things PG could they?” Tiffany clicked her tongue disapprovingly.


Curious, Krystal got up from the couch and walked over to where Tiffany stood by the glass door. She looked over Tiffany’s shoulder.


From afar, she could see her sister on top of Taeyeon. The two were locked in an intimate kiss…again.


Anger rapidly rose within her.


She can’t stand seeing them together like that. It’s too much. It makes her upset.


She thinks she knows why she’s upset, but she doesn’t want to admit it, because admitting to it hurts more than just being confused. She’d rather stay confuse and sustain less hurt than admit to it.


Not wanting to witness anymore, she turned around and began walking towards the kitchen.


“I’m going to get myself a glass of water.” She mumbled more to herself before she trudged away, not even bothering to wait for anyone’s reply.


Yonghwa quickly got up from the couch. “I’m going to make myself a cup of coffee. Noona, you want some?”


Tiffany excitedly turned around. “Yes please! Thanks Yong.”


Yonghwa smiled before going after his little sister.


When he entered the kitchen, she saw Krystal stabbing an apple with a fork by the counter. Her back was turned against him.


Seeing this, he came to a conclusion; my suspicions were right.


“What did that apple do to upset you?” He asked as he stepped inside.


Krystal flinched at the sound of his voice. She turned around and stared at him with a blank look on her face.


“What are you doing here?”


Yonghwa walked over to the cupboards and took out two mugs. “I came here to make myself and Tiffany noona a cup of coffee.” He said nonchalantly showing her the two mugs in his grasp. He walked over to the opposite side of where Krystal stood, leaning by the counter.


Krystal narrowed her eyes at him. He didn’t just come here to make coffee.  She knows he has a hidden agenda, he always does.


Yonghwa set up the coffeemaker and turned it on. After he was done, he turned back around and leaned his back on the counter. Yonghwa locked gaze with his little sister.


“Why else are you here?” Krystal demanded.


“Oh, I think you know why.” He said with a serious expression.


Krystal’s heart pounded hard inside her chest. Does he know?


Playing it cool, she shrugged it off. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”


Yonghwa fought the urge to roll his eyes. “Must I spell it out for you?”


Krystal looked away and kept mum.


Yonghwa sighed.


“You like Taeyeon.” He said bluntly.


Krystal flinched. She shifted her weight uncomfortably from one leg to the other.


“I don’t.” She said between gritted teeth.


“Oh yes, you do. The way you look at her with a dreamy look is obvious enough. And now, you acting jealous and all after seeing them together just proves my theory.”


“I don’t—”


“Stop denying it! I know you do!” He accidentally snapped. He didn’t mean to, he just got annoyed by her nonstop denial.


Krystal balled her hands in frustration.


“So what?” She huffed angrily, still avoiding her older brother’s prodding gaze.


She was pissed. She doesn’t know why Yonghwa was doing this to her.


What the hell is he intending to prove by getting me to admit it? Will that make him feel better? Does he not know how conflicted I am right now with all of this? Is he trying to make a fool out of me?


She scoffed.


She doesn’t need to be ridiculed by him. She doesn’t need this.


Not wanting to wait for a response, she pushed herself off the counter and walked towards the door.


“Krystal.” He called out softly.


She stopped on her tracks.


“What?” She asked irritated.


Yonghwa softened. “Look, don’t think that I’m out to get you, just because I’m grilling you about this. I’m only worried about you. You’ve never been through something like this, you know, falling for someone who’s in love with someone else.”


“And you have?”


“Believe it or not I have. But at that time, I had my friends to support me. Right now, you have me and Tiffany noona, but knowing you, you’ll never seek for any of our help and I know you’ll never tell any of us about what you’re going through right now. That’s why I felt the need to confront you about it. I know I came about it in the wrong way, but my intention is honest. You’re my little sister and I care about you. I don’t want you to get hurt.”


Krystal’s chest twitched painfully. She was thoroughly touched by her older brother’s sincerity. Though it might not look like it, the two of them understand each other better than anyone. They were close to Jessica as well, but ever since she left for South Korea to attend college, the two of them have gotten closer than ever. They’ve bonded over those years and they eventually became each other's pillar of support.


“If…if you need someone to talk to, to settle your feelings or to figure things out, you know you can talk to me, right? I’ll be here for you.”


Hearing her older brother’s heartfelt word, warm tears formed in her eyes.


She slowly turned around and faced her brother.


Yonghwa frowned at the sight of tears in her eyes.


He quickly pushed himself off the counter and engulfed her into a comforting hug.


Krystal eagerly wrapped her arms around his waist and buried her face on his chest.


“Oppa, what am I going to do?” She sobbed onto his shirt.


“Shh…it’s alright. You’ll be fine.” He cooed soothingly.


He caressed Krystal’s hair gently with his palm, like he used to when they were younger.


“Oppa will take care of you, okay? Everything will be just fine.”


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A/N: Hey guys, long time no see. ^^ Alright, so I just revealed to you guys the third task, which is Yuri. I'm not going to say much about her now, but more will be revealed later on. I'll leave it to you guys to theorized Taeyeon's relationship with her. I put in some KrysTae moments there because a lot of you seem to like the KrysTae pairing. Honestly, I like them too. They're cute lol ^^ But of course I also included some cute TaengSic moments, which I hope you guys enjoyed. Tell me what you think about this whole thing.

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