Irene has officially moved in with Wendy the next day.

 

 

 

Since Wendy is also a well-known artist now, she is careful.

 

And although she has finished most of her performances in the States, she still has some more coming. 

 

But she has faith that Irene could recover before that.

 

 

 

Nevertheless, our Olaf has found out that taking care of somebody isn’t that easy.

 

Yes, Irene is a strong girl.

 

Yet at times like this, she needs someone for her, bad.

 

 

 

 

 

Irene is “watching” TV on the sofa and Wendy is working on her MAC not far away.

 

‘Cause she insists “keeping a close eye” on her cabbage, and is afraid something might happen if she is left on her own.

 

 

“Wendy-ah.” Irene softy calls.

 

“Yes ?????” The called pops her head up. “Do you want something to eat ? Something to drink ? Or are you cold ? Do I needa switch off the air-con ?”

 

 

“You’re paranoid.” Irene faintly smiles. “I just wanna ask is Sera coming today or not.”

 

“Oh… Yeah. She should be arriving in any minute.” Wendy puts her notebook away and stretches her arms.

 

“I’m bored. It’s nice to meet some friends.”

 

“So you mean you’re getting bored living with me ?” Our Olaf pouts.

 

“No~~~ I mean we should both look for some activities to do.”

 

“But my cabbage, what can we do without being recognized and without having any inconvenience for you ?” 

 

“Hmm….. ” The older girl cutely tilts her head. “I don’t know.”

 

 

 

Sera shows up on time.

 

 

 

“Hey !!” She steps into her favorite dongsaeng’s new house with a bunch of shopping bags.

 

 

“Hey. You bought these for us ?” Wendy closes the door and asks.

 

“Hi, Sera ~” Irene joyfully greets.

 

 

“Of course. I figured you guys must need a lot of stuff for a new house. So here’re some electric appliances which will come in handy. Like this coffee machine…….. ” Sera gets slightly excited.

 

 

“Thanks, dude.” Wendy gives her Canadian buddy a warm hug.

 

“Thanks a lot, Sera. You’re so considerate.”

 

 

“So how’re you doing, Irene ? Does Wendy take good care of you ? Did she harass you in your sleep ?” Sera sits next to Irene and smirks.

 

 

“What the heck ? She is my girlfriend and what do you mean by harassing her in her sleep ?” Wendy’s face is flushed red, which makes her even more resembling to Olaf the snowman.

 

 

 

Then Irene calmly drops the bomb, “Actually it’s me touching her when she sleeps.”

 

 

 

“Holy , you’re the byuntae.” Sera immediately moves a few inches away from the girl.

 

“Oh my god….. Keep it private Irene.” Wendy face-palms in a shy way.

 

 

 

Sera is just laughing like a hyena.

 

 

 

It takes our Olaf minutes to lower her blood pressure and changes the topic.

 

“Where’s Hyuna-unnie by the way ? Ryu Sera, didn’t you say you’re making it right ?”

 

 

 

“She has a modeling job today. And I am making things right. I am !!!!!” Sera rounds her already huge eyes.

 

 

“How ?” Wendy plants herself at the space between her buddy and her girlfriend.

 

“Yah, don’t push her. She’s already frustrated and pulling her hair out.” Irene kindly smiles and pets Wendy’s hand.

 

 

 

“…. Irene you are really creeping me out !!! How could you know ??” Sera halts her hands in mid-air and her jaw drops to the ground.

 

“I’ve told you. She can see things clearer than you and me.” Wendy rubs Irene’s hair darlingly.

 

“Also, I can hear you ~~~” Irene cheerfully answers while she is enjoying her touchy time with her girlfriend.

 

 

“Anyway…… I am doing my best to impress her. Back to square 1…. square 3 maybe. We can have little dates from time to time.” Sera sinks into the couch as she speaks.

 

“Man, that’s some progress. Take it easy… You’re lucky that she didn’t murder your when she saw your face again.” Wendy sighs and frees one of her hand to pat her buddy’s shoulder.

 

“I don’t know what happened to you two but I think as long as you show your sincerity she’ll take you back.” Irene comforts.

 

 

“I am so happy to see you two living together and stuff. Still, hope you recover soon Irene.” Sera looks at the cuddling couple and gets a bit jealous.

 

“Sera fighting !!!” Wendy fist-bumps her buddy.

 

“Thanks~” Irene grins.

 

 

 

Sera leaves soon after since she says she has to prepare a meal for Hyuna.

 

 

Wendy just marvels at Hyuna’s ability to turn Sera into a housewife.

 

 

 

 

When Irene wants to continues her cuddling moment with her squishy Olaf, the door bell rings again.

 

 

Two unexpected guests.

 

 

 

Wendy raises an eyebrow when she sees the duo, “Oh, Chorong. I didn’t expect you’d come here !! And this is ………” 

 

She knows who is the other girl yet it’s better for her to play dumb.

 

 

“Hi Wendy.” Chorong shyly smiles. “This is Naeun and I figured bringing her along is a good idea.” 

 

“Hello, Wendy. Nice to meet you.” A pure-looking girl namely Naeun appears from Chorong’s back. “I’m a kindergarten teacher but I have experience in tending patients who have damaged visibility. So I insisted to tag along when Chorong said she was coming.”

 

 

“Oh I see. Welcome ~ Come in first.” Wendy guides them in. 

 

And she gives her precious assistant a so-she-is-still-not-your-girlfriend look.

 

Chorong returns a so-I-am-asking-for-help look.

 

 

 

“So this is Irene……” Wendy feels like she is introducing a sculpture in museum. “She is my girlfriend.”

 

A very beautiful sculpture indeed.

 

 

“Hi Irene !!” Chorong waves.

 

“Hello Irene, I’m Naeun, Chorong’s friend from high school. I heard about your condition and I wanna help…… Or help Wendy. Also, Chorong-ah, no need to wave that enthusiastically.” Naeun mannerly walks up to the couple and bows.

 

 

“Hi guys. It’s nice to see you. And thanks for the concern too.” Irene flashes her picture-perfect smile. 

 

“Hmm… Maybe Naeun-xi you can do a little chit-chat with Irene and Chorong you come to the kitchen and help me with the drinks ?” Wendy exchanges a look with Chorong and walks away not waiting for any replies.

 

Judging from the smile-grin-smirk on the national goddess, only Naeun does not know what is going on.

 

 

 

 

*In the kitchen*

 

 

 

“What drinks are you making, Wendy-ah ?” Chorong innocently asks.

 

“Man, I don’t need help for real. Just an excuse to talk.” Wendy rolls her eyes while she is checking her fridge.

 

 

The supposedly-older girl sighs before she speaks, “I don’t know…… I feel close to her again, like those times before I left for Canada. But I don’t have the guts to tell her how I have been feeling. Why if she is straight as a ruler ? Why if she treats me as a sister ?”

 

“How did she react when you acted clingy to her ? I mean you aren’t that type so she must have noticed that.” Wendy takes a few glasses out from her cupboard.

 

“She….. She acted like nothing happened.” Chorong fakes a sob standing behind her boss. “She just accepted that.”

 

 

 

Wendy switches on the coffee machine, “That’s good.”

 

“What ?”

 

“Haven’t I told you about my 2 buddies ? Seulgi and Joy ? Remember what happened at the end ?”

 

“So she is Seulgi and I am Joy ? Oh…….. YES !!!! So I just have to insist longer and she will eventually see my heart !” Chorong exclaims.

 

“Not really. I had to open the bear’s eyes in order to make her see how Joy feels. For me, I think your Naeun is no better than the freaking stubborn bear. Still, no worries. We have Irene.” Wendy hands Chorong 2 glasses and flashes the infamous Taeyeon-smirk.

 

 

 

 

*Back to the living room*

 

 

 

“So Naeun-xi, you’re close with Chorong ?” Irene takes the initiative to open someone’s eyes.

 

“Yeah. And just Naeun is fine, unnie.” The younger girl sits across Irene.

 

 

“Good. You must be happy that she has come back with Wendy.” 

 

“Hm…. We have been close friends since we were 15, a whole group of us. And she is the closest to me if I have to choose. She suddenly said she had to go to Canada for collage and I was more than sad. But I guess that was her choice so we waited for her to return.” Naeun opens up to the older girl easily.

 

 

“And she had worked for almost half a year after graduation.” Irene throws a bait.

 

“Yes. I thought she would be back after 4 years of collage but she did not even contact us !!! Did she know I ….. We have been waiting for her ?” Naeun stutters a little.

 

 

Irene just smiles.

 

 

“Argh…. I heard a lot about you and Wendy from Chorong. I have to say Wendy is a really nice boss and friend.” Naeun resumes her blank face.

 

“Yes, she is. Always thinks of others first.” Irene’s grin grows wider, showing her white teeth.

 

“I don’t mean to in your life, but are you guys doing fine ? Like any inconvenience in your daily routine ?” Naeun remembers why she is here.

 

“Not much. Like…….” Then, Irene starts to babble.

 

 

 

 

 

“Girls, here are your drinks.” Wendy chirps.

 

“What took you so long ?” Irene asks rather impatiently, tapping her foot.

 

“Hey four of us have different tastes, and I have to make one for each.” Wendy nips Irene’s cheek.

 

 

Chorong timidly sits next to Naeun and hands her the glass.

 

 

“Naeun just told me things you need to pay attention at home or outside.” Irene holds our Olaf’s hand and reports.

 

“Me ? Okay. I am always paying full attention on you anyways.” Wendy snickers. “Thanks a lot Naeun.”

 

“You’re welcome. I have to thank you on the behalf of Chorong, for offering her so much.” Naeun gratefully looks at the other girl with the same surname and even at the same age.

 

“Hey I still have to pay her salary so no need. Right, Chorong ?” Wendy secretly throws her assistant wink.

 

“Y-yeah.” Chorong meekly replies.

 

 

 

 

 

The four girls do more chatting before they part.

 

 

Chorong and Naeun have to join their other friends for dinner.

 

As for Wendy, she has a plan for her and her cabbage.

 

 

 

 

*On Chorong’s car*

 

 

 

Chorong gets a text from her boss as soon as she gets in.

 

 

“From Wendy the snowman boss : She cares for you !!! 0v0 It is confirmed by my Irene and we think you do have a chance ~~~ Just do it your way and you have our full blessing ^3^”

 

 

She simpers a bit at her phone and starts the engine.

 

 

“Why are you smiling like that, Chorong-ah ?” Naeun fastens her seatbelt and is curious.

 

“oh, n-nothing.” Chorong takes a quick glance at Naeun and sees her little frown.

 

“Okay.” 

 

 

“So where is Eunji ? Are we going to meet up with her first ?” Chorong clears .

 

“I think so. Bomi-unnie that fool got lost again. Namjoo-unnie and Hayoung said they are looking for her.” Naeun also checks on her phone.

 

“I always say Eunji is the most trustworthy one among us.”

 

“I think you are too.” 

 

“Really ?” Chorong beams.

 

“Yeah. Except you did not come back when you said you would.” Naeun turns away and looks outside the window.

 

“I’m really sorry, Naeun-ah. I wanted to save up some money before I came back. And I had worked some stupid part-time jobs. Luckily, I met Wendy’s father and got hired.” 

 

 

 

Naeun does not reply for some time.

 

 

All they can hear is the engine sound.

 

 

 

“About Wendy…….” Naeun’s thin voice travels into Chorong’s ears, causing the car to sway a bit. “She is almost perfect, isn’t she ?”

 

“She has the look and personality. But why bringing this up ?”

 

“Just saying.” 

 

“Hey she has a also perfect girlfriend, remember ? Irene Bae ? National goddess ?” Chorong laughs yet she can see the other girl’s usual blank face from the rear.

 

 

 

“Oh yeah she has a girlfriend.” Naeun’s voice is fairly flat.

 

“What ?” Chorong swings her head to Naeun when it is red-light.

 

 

“Never mind.”

 

“Don’t say she is your type.” Chorong senses something’s wrong and her heart is going to jump out from .

 

 

“No !!!” Naeun shoots a glare to her friend before she turns her face away again.

 

 

“Then why are you bringing this up ?” Chorong reaches out her hand trying to get her friend turn back around.

 

“She is your boss, can’t I mention her ?” Naeun smacks her hand away.

 

“Oh….. She is my boss and my friend, that’s all.” Chorong pouts and continues to drive as the light changes again.

 

 

 

 

*Back to Wendy and Irene*

 

 

 

“Are we going out Wendy-ah ?” Irene can’t help but panics while Wendy pushes her to get changed. 

 

“Yeah, it’s getting dark so people won’t recognize us so easily.” Wendy reassures her cabbage and brings her to the wardrobe.

 

“So where’re we going and what should I wear ?”

 

“Hmm….. ” Wendy stops and eyes her dear girlfriend up and down, front to back.

 

 

 

 

She is as fair as always.

 

Slim, lost some weight due to her injuries and our Olaf swears to feed her all the dishes she could make.

 

Messy long black hair falling down her back.

 

A loose white T-shirt showing her collar bone and milky thighs.

 

Nice body proportion for her height — not too tall and not too short.

 

 

 

 

“Stop staring and stop drooling.” Irene’s cold voice breaks Olaf’s trance.

 

“Argh……hmm…….. Just comfortable c-clothes.” 

 

“Control your young people’s hormones and get me that ……” Irene accurately smacks Wendy’s head and orders her to get the correct clothes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Irene feels like ages have passed to arrive their destination — Wendy’s destination to be exact.

 

 

Wendy holds Irene’s hand as they begin to walk.

 

 

 

“Where are we ?” The older girl pokes the younger’s arm while she is feeling a breeze on her face.

 

She can tell the place must be vast but not flooded with crowds.

 

 

“You will find out yourself in a minute.” Wendy’s warm voice echoes.

 

 

 

 

Indeed, being blind is really uncomfortable. 

 

You would be scare to walk or move. 

 

You would be on your nerve 24/7.

 

 

Still, Irene feel safe when Wendy is around.

 

She can feel the warmth from her, her scent, her voice, her silly words, her attentive actions.

 

 

 

 

Irene wants to rebut with her wise words but her tongue gets tied when she hears music.

 

It is not ordinary music, it is amusement park music.

 

Creepy crappy music that normally you wouldn’t bother to listen when you are there.

 

 

But now, it hits Irene and brings back her memories in amusement parks.

 

She can picture the scene in front of her.

 

 

The boulevard with all kinds of little souvenirs shops and stalls on the side.

 

Tall fancy streetlights. 

 

Fantasy buildings and castles.

 

Families, children and lovers.

 

 

 

“Amusement park ?” The older girl is in awe. “What are we going to do here ?”

 

“Just hanging out. There aren’t many people here now. A perfect timing.”

 

“You bought expensive tickets just to hang out ?”

 

“Anything for you hehee” 

 

 

 

They keep strolling and Irene voices out her concern.

 

“You are not taking me to facilities like roller coaster or pirate boat, are you ?”

 

“Of course not. You’re afraid of height, I know it.” Wendy smiles and pulls her closer.

 

“How ?” 

 

“Because of your own height ……. No, hahahaa because you always look extremely anxious when you walk down the stairs.” 

 

 

Irene snorts but she ends up giggling.

 

Always the caring girlfriend.

 

 

 

 

“Hey !!!! Cotton candy ~~” Wendy suddenly coos and again drags her cabbage to the stall.

 

 

“I don’t know you are into sweet things.” Irene scoffs.

 

 

“It is a must-do thing, right ? Like you will eat popcorn watching movies but you seldom eat it as snacks.” Wendy holds a pink cotton candy on one hand and Irene on the other hand.

 

“Whatever.” 

 

“Do you want a bite ? No one is watching.”  

 

“Okay….. It’s sweet.”

 

“Can you be more romantic ?” Wendy complains like a teenage girl.

 

 

Irene thinks, actually she is not far from teen so……

 

 

“It’s good.” Irene her lips, feeling the sugary strawberry taste.

 

“That’s better.” 

 

Irene thinks she could see the bright smile on her Olaf’s cute face now.

 

 

 

 

Wendy literally drags Irene to every corner of the park.

 

She keeps jabbering what is so interesting around them.

 

 

A kid crying for ice cream.

 

A boy confesses to a girl with the help of a cartoon character.

 

A couple on the ferris wheel and kiss.

 

A family taking photos in front of the castle.

 

 

 

 

“Why are you so excited ? Don’t tell me you’ve never been to amusement park.” 

 

“I’m with you. Every moment is exciting.”

 

“So cheesy.” Irene struggles to withdraw her hand.

 

 

“Hey don’t let go. I might lose you.” Wendy tightens her grip. “And there is a reason.”

 

“What ? You first love confessed to you at a amusement park ?” 

 

 

“Don’t be so jelly, Bae Joohyun.” Wendy stops at a certain spot. “I only went to amusement parks with my family and friends. One of my wish is to go there with someone I love and spend some romantic time.”

 

“You’re pathetically romantic, Shon Seunghwan.” 

 

“I am.”

 

 

 

“So you-”

 

“Shhh.” Wendy places her slender index finger on Irene’s lips.

 

 

 

The next second, a series of exploding sound bombards Irene’s ears.

 

She startles but realizes Wendy is holding both of her hands in her own.

 

 

It is the regular firework show in the park every night. 

 

 

So they are standing where people are supposed to watch the firework.

 

 

 

Irene can’t feel anyone around.

 

She decides to stay quiet and imagines how would the firework look like by their sounds.

 

 

 

Louder ones bigger.

 

Longer the sounds travel higher.

 

 

 

It is fun actually.

 

 

The sky is lit up all kinds of colors and shapes.

 

 

It must be very beautiful.

 

 

 

Irene wonder what is Wendy doing, marveling at the sky or maybe looking at her ?

 

Probably the former, she can be such a child sometimes.

 

Watching them spread across the sky with wide open.

 

 

 

 

“It it over ?” Irene tugs Wendy's shirt when it quiets down.

 

“I don’t know……. Yeah, it’s over.” 

 

“What do you mean you don’t know ?” 

 

“I wasn’t watching.” 

 

“Then what were you looking at ?” 

 

"I.... I closed my eyes.”

 

 

 

Irene can't do anything but throws herself into Wendy’s arms. “You’re so silly. Pabo.”

 

 

“I always admit that.” Wendy smiles and hugs her back.

 

 

 

“Why didn’t you just watch it ?” 

 

 

“Cause you can’t see it so I won’t see it.” 

 

 

 

 

“Do you see my heart ? Why is it love ? 

I was never gonna fall in love again,

But I’m such a fool.

 

Why am I happy? 

Yes, your face comes to me.

Stay only by my side forever, you.

 

In the wind which sways the flowers, 

You came to me,

You knocked on my heart, 

I love you.

 

My heart hurts when I see you,

It’s alright, this is love.

My flawed heart and love,

Will you accept it ? And me ?”

 

(“It’s alright, this is love”- Davichi)

 

 

 

 

Irene soon finds herself weeping on Wendy’s shoulder. Firm and comfortable.

 

 

She is hugging her tightly, as if the younger girl is flying away. She is telling herself this is real.

 

 

 

“You….. You reserved that place and did not watch it. You are so stupid.” 

 

 

“And romantic.” Wendy smoothens her cabbage’s hair.

 

 

 

“How can I not love you in this life of mine ?”

 

 

“Me too, me too.” 

 

 

 

“Ain’t I owe you too much ?” Irene sniffles.

 

 

“To like is to want, but to love is to give.” Wendy pecks her forehand and pulls away.

 

 

“Where did you steal it from ?” Irene’s lips curve into a smile.

 

 

“I read.” 

 

 

“Read them to me too.”

 

 

“I am now.”

 

 

“What can I give you then ?” 

 

 

“Anything.”

 

 

 

Wendy steals a peck from the older girl before they walks some more.

 

 

 

“What if I won’t recover ? I can’t see forever ?”

 

 

“It’s alright, this is love.” Wendy grabs Irene’s hand and interlaces their fingers. “It’s from the drama……… I will be your eyes then.”

 

 

 

Irene swallows her tears and replies, “I must recover soon. I don’t trust your eyesight.” 

 

 

“Yah, don’t you ruin this moment.” 

 

 

“Araso. Romantic.” Irene sticks her tongue out. She can hear her Olaf chuckling.  It sounds great, never been this great.

 

 

 

“I like it when you smile.” Irene mumbles. 

 

 

“So stay, then I would smile.” 

 

 

 

“Thank you for everything.” Irene bites her lips.

 

 

“I’m your girlfriend. You don’t need to thank me. I just want to tell you that I am always here.” Wendy smiles more tugging her hand. “Let’s go home now.”

 

 

“That’s all for today ?” 

 

 

“Yeah, let’s come again after you recovered.”

 

 

“Sure.”

 

 

 

It might plain for a day but it fills up Irene’s heart.

 

 

Maybe it is true— it doesn’t matter what you do, where you do, how you do, why you do, but who are you doing it with.

 

 

It leads to a word, four letters. She knows it better.

 

 

 

“I really like you.” Wendy mutters to Irene when they are at the front gate.

 

 

“Only like ?”

 

 

“Like and love. At the same time. I don’t know how but that’s what you do to me.” 

 

 

“Romantic freak.”

 

 

 

Wendy receives a message as she is getting onto her car.

 

 

“From Chorong the blackbelt : She is jealous~~~”

 

 

 

She looks over and sees Irene.

 

 

And she is really happy today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guys I am finally back ~ 

I'm truly sorry but I was traumatized by Jessica's "incident" earlier.

, you SM, I am a SONE for 4 years.

 

Still, I think I should write to mend some hearts (including my own TT).

Some more sweet moments ~~

Don't worry I am already on this ship of Wenrene XD

 

Don't miss me too much.

I will be secrelty sobbing in the corner sometimes.

xo