(Song: Ed Sheeran - "Lego House" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU4wxPw6t_g)

 

 

 

 

“I'm gonna pick up the pieces,

And build a Lego house,

If things go wrong we can knock it down.”

 

 

 

Sometimes it’s funny how everything kind of stays the same while they don’t exactly feel the same.

 

 

 

Taeyeon and Jessica got married.

 

 

Wendy and Irene carry on their respective schedules after the press conference.

 

 

 

Life goes on.

 

 

 

Irene expected a drama but here she is - still working her off for her hectic schedule.

 

 

She is still in SM.

 

 

 

The only thing is, Tiffany isn’t.

 

 

 

She ended her contract and went back the States for her further studies on music.

 

 

She left so suddenly, yet she has promised she would be come back someday.

 

 

 

Jessica knows why.

 

 

 

She knows her childhood best friend and knows how she doesn’t like to lose.

 

 

But she also knows there is nothing she could do now.

 

 

 

As for Taeyeon, she is still living her life, except she is now someone’s wife. 

 

 

 

Basically, her normal day is still the same.

 

 

Cooks breakfast, wakes her lazy bum wife up, lets her fashion designer wife pick her clothes, goes to work together, works, sleeps and such.

 

 

 

It’s funny how she misses the young Canadian sometimes. 

 

 

 

It wasn’t the best days in their lives.

 

 

But they were mended a little in those days.

 

 

 

Little does Wendy know, Taeyeon was mended by her too.

 

 

She wonders if best friends have such ability to each other.

 

 

 

Everyone is in good hands now.

 

 

 

Wendy sits down by the window and starts to think how far she has come.

 

 

A lot happened on her in this year or two.

 

 

 

She’s got almost everything she could ask for.

 

 

 

“What are you thinking ?”

 

 

 

She jumps back to reality and smiles towards the girl who is staring at her curiously across the table.

 

 

 

“Nothing.”

 

 

 

“I supposed you are not thinking of me.”

 

 

 

“I am thinking of me.” 

 

 

Wendy chuckles while poking her cake with a fork. 

 

 

 

“Wendy, you are weird.” 

 

 

Suzy shakes her head smiling.

 

 

 

“So does it mean you don’t like her anymore ?” 

 

 

Irene, who has been being her “scarily serene” self sitting beside the Canadian derp, finally speaks her first sentence.

 

 

 

“Ugh, no ?” 

 

 

The younger Bae laughs.

 

 

 

Wendy bites her inner lips and secretly diverts her gaze to the older Bae observing her expression.

 

 

“Honestly, when did it start ?”

 

 

 

“It doesn’t matter.” Suzy taps her index finger on her chin. “Maybe long before we are friends. I found you different. I am interested, in you. Later on, I found my feeling towards you is different too. But it doesn’t matter.”

 

 

 

“It matters.” 

 

 

Wendy replies shortly but firmly, so firmly that even Irene is surprised.

 

 

“It matters because it’s something to do with me too. I can’t tell you to stop liking me but now as I am happy with Irene, I want you to be happy too. It feels bad to know I’ve made you unhappy, Bae Suji.”

 

 

 

Suzy looks at the young Canadian’s eyes and finds her really stubborn. 

 

 

Cutely stubborn, or stubbornly cute.

 

 

It doesn’t matter.

 

 

 

And Irene seizes the chance to speak again.

 

 

“You love her, right ?”

 

 

 

Irene’s voice is soft, and feminine.

 

 

Just like how she looks.

 

 

 

It travels to your ears, and your brain, then your heart.

 

 

It lingers, it tickles.

 

 

 

And Wendy finds it creepy.

 

 

 

Suzy takes her time admiring the couple in front of her, and lifts a smile. 

 

 

“I love her, I do love her. But I guess I can’t just break you two up and chain her up with me. Your shippers would kill me. Irene-unnie, I know I could never make her feel the same way for me. It’s not even about time. I met her first but it’s you whom she fell in love with. She loves you. Everyone can see that.”

 

 

 

Wendy doesn’t say a word. 

 

 

She just nods looking down on her fingers.

 

 

 

“I love her too.” 

 

 

Irene waits a little and mutters.

 

 

“I think we can be friends. If you don’t mind.”

 

 

 

“Of course, I don’t.” Suzy’s grins grows wider. “Let’s eat now.”

 

 

 

Wendy steals glances at the two Baes and laughs a little at herself.

 

 

What if she minds ?

 

 

 

“My three words have two meanings,

There's one thing on my mind

It's all for you.

 

And it's dark in a cold December, 

but I've got you to keep me warm.

If you're broken I will mend you, 

and I'll keep you sheltered from the storm that's raging on.”

 

 

 

They are blessed, but there are quite a number of hateful comments.

 

 

Wendy has expected this, she is prepared.

 

 

 

She knows she’s gonna be fine because she is not alone now.

 

 

There is someone who is willing to share everything with her.

 

 

 

A few days later, she meets Kyungsoo while recording another show.

 

 

 

“Hey.”

 

 

“Hi.”

 

 

 

“How’re you lately ?” 

 

 

“Same old me. Busy but healthy.”

 

 

 

Wendy awkwardly stands besides him and lets their conversation fade out.

 

 

Kyungsoo looks at his shoes then the empty stage and decides to say something.

 

 

 

“How is she ?”

 

 

 

“Gorgeous as always I guess.” The girl giggles and eases up a bit talking about her majestic BAEchu. “Do you wanna meet her ?” 

 

 

 

Kyungsoo pauses and thinks.

 

 

Wendy knows why, it’s not an easy decision.

 

 

 

“You want me to see her ?”

 

 

“Even she found that out, it doesn’t you have lost the chance to see her.”

 

 

 

“I…… ”

 

 

 

“She’ll be here when the show’s over.” 

 

 

 

“So she’s coming to pick you up.”

 

 

 

“Hmmm, yes ?”

 

 

Wendy blushes a little.

 

 

 

Kyungsoo smiles seeing that. 

 

 

“You know what, you are very brave. And you love her very much.”

 

 

 

“You know what, ” The Canadian derp copies his tone. “It’s not about who loves whom more or deeper. Perhaps she isn’t the one for you.”

 

 

 

“I have been thinking about it too. So maybe I shouldn’t see her.”

 

 

“Sure ? I don’t mind though.”

 

 

 

“I know you don’t a long time ago.”

 

 

Kyungsoo walks away finishing his sentence.

 

 

 

Wendy sighs and switches to her professional side.

 

 

 

After these things, and as a hopeless romanticist, she truly believes there is fate.

 

 

If two people are meant to be, or are soulmates, they would always end up being together.

 

 

Just like her unnies.

 

 

 

Love is a commitment.

 

 

 

Her grandfather taught her that.

 

 

It hurts if you forgot your promises.

 

 

Only when she became the biggest regret in his life, he finally knew how much he loved her.

 

 

 

And she is not going to let Irene to become a regret in her life.

 

 

 

“And it's so hard to say it but I've been there before.

Now I'll surrender up my heart,

And swap it for yours.”

 

 

 

“Baechu.” 

 

 

 

“Nae ?” Irene is taken by surprise when she is welcome by a bear hug as soon as she steps into Wendy’s waiting room.

 

 

 

She thought it’s Kang Seulgi for a split second.

 

 

Best friends do assimilate each other.

 

 

 

“Thank you.” 

 

 

 

“Why thanking me all the sudden ?” 

 

 

Irene wants to pull away and checks on her derp.

 

 

 

But Wendy tightens her grip and buries her face in the crook of Baechu’s neck.

 

 

“I love you.”

 

 

 

“Did something just hit your head ?”

 

 

Irene giggles at the randomness of her hopeless romanticist.

 

 

 

“Yes, but not literally.”

 

 

 

“Is it …… about me ?” 

 

 

Irene pats the head tenderly.

 

 

 

“Yes.” 

 

 

Wendy mutters against Irene’s chest.

 

 

 

Sometimes Irene still can’t believe there is so much warmth and strength in such a small body. 

 

 

It makes the slightly shorter girl more adorable in the eyes of the slightly taller. 

 

 

 

“Okay. Tell me when you are ready to have dinner if you wanna stay in this position for some time.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Wake up.” A petite girl softly calls. 

 

 

 

It's just another morning. 

 

 

A morning which they share, and mark another day of their journey.

 

 

 

“Nah.” A usual reply from the sleeping figure.

 

 

It has been years. 

 

 

And there are something that would never be changed. 

 

 

 

“Wake up or I’ll make you regret.”

 

 

 

“Pretty please ~~~ 10 more minutes ?”

 

 

 

Wendy sighs looking at the childish antics of Irene, whom just transformed her sleepy eyes into puppy eyes for 0.005 second then buries herself deep into the covers again.

 

 

 

She sits on the edge of their bed and pokes her .

 

 

“Come on, remind me again you are 30 now.”

 

 

 

Irene immediately tosses the covers on the floor screaming, “Son Seungwan stop shouting my age out !!!! And I am not old !!!”

 

 

 

Wendy chuckles seeing her plan worked, “Well, correction - I didn’t shout and I didn’t say about the last part.”

 

 

 

“You won’t dump me for that, right ?” 

 

 

Irene rubs her eyes pouting.

 

 

 

She hasn’t changed a bit, at least for Wendy.

 

 

 

The now-not-so-young Canadian holds the Daegu girl’s hands trying to pull her up.

 

 

“You silly, I am 27 too. I age, Baechu. I ain’t Peter Pan.”

 

 

 

Irene’s eyes flicker with a playful glint with a certain word, “Hey, I’m Peter Pan since you’re Wendy.”

 

 

 

Wendy plays along, “Then who is Tinkerball ?”

 

 

 

“Screw Tinkerball.” Irene scrunches her nose. “There is no such thing in my version. There will only be you who is with me.”

 

 

 

“Okay. Anything you like.” Wendy nips her cheeks and turns away. “And it’s your turn to cook breakfast.”

 

 

 

“But I’m tired ~” 

 

 

Irene knows Wendy’s weakness and calls in her half-aegyo-half-soft tone.

 

 

 

“You know the rules, Bae Joohyun.” 

 

 

Wendy peeks over her shoulder.

 

 

She muffles her laughs seeing a sulking cabbage punching pillows and kicking her short legs on bed.

 

 

 

“Seungwan~~~~”

 

 

“Warm reminder again, you will be turning 31 this year, ma’am.”

 

 

 

“I hate you~~~~~”

 

 

“And you love me too.”

 

 

 

“I really don’t wanna go~~~~~” 

 

 

“I-”

 

 

 

Wendy is cut off as she feels a pair of arms locked on her waist.

 

 

The figure gluing to her back shows no signs of letting go.

 

 

 

“Now you are awake.”

 

 

Wendy tilts her head a little and titters.

 

 

 

“I am not going to cook.” 

 

 

“Do you mind letting me go first ?” 

 

 

 

“Don’t wanna.”

 

 

Irene hugs closely and even takes a bite on the derp’s shoulder.

 

 

 

“Ouch. Let go.”

 

 

 

“No. Just no.”

 

 

 

“How am I supposed to buy us breakfast if you keep clinging on me like this ?”

 

 

 

Irene loosens her grip as she leaves a peck on the derp’s cheek, “Seungwan you’re the best !”

 

 

 

“I know. Now go brush you teeth and wait for me.”

 

 

Wendy rushes out and Irene pouts again since she doesn’t get a peck back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wendy is still the carefree girl.

 

 

After parking her car, she casually fixes her oversized grey hoodie and messy light brown hair while heading to a café.

 

 

 

There are curious pedestrians stealing glances at the familiar-looking girl. 

 

 

Some of them seems to recognize the talented singer but they daren’t to approach her.

 

 

 

“Hello, may I help-”

 

 

The cashier brightly greets the new comer but stops as she gets a clear look of her face.

 

 

 

Wendy scratches her nape, feeling the gazes from all corners of this room.

 

 

“Hmmm, excuse me, can I make my order ?”

 

 

 

“O-Oh I’m sorry. Sure.”

 

 

The cashier blinks and clears .

 

 

 

Wendy stands awkwardly on the side until the cashier speaks again.

 

 

 

“Excuse me. You are Wendy Son, right ?”

 

 

The said girl nods, “Yes, I am.”

 

 

 

“Great, I love your music.” The cashier beams, “It’s a pity that you have kind of gone behind the scene after you released your second album 2 years ago. I am still waiting for you to collaborate with Irene.”

 

 

 

Wendy hears that and a smile creeps up on her now-more-mature face.

 

 

 

Her cheeks are not that hamster-like and squishy anymore.

 

 

But her eyes are still as bright, they even shine in the dark.

 

 

 

“Thanks. I have been producing songs for myself too.”

 

 

 

“Oh Wendy-xi, please at least sign for us. You might not know, but there are a lot of people supporting you. And please release another album soon.” 

 

 

A middle-aged guy in a white shirt, supposedly the manager, comes up and says so enthusiastically.

 

 

 

Wendy returns a smile and looks down on her outfit today.

 

 

Just jeans and hoodie. And it’s really not a good time for a picture.

 

 

 

“Sure. And I am working on it.”

 

 

She chirps in her bright voice and accomplishes the task.

 

 

 

“Thank you.” He bows a little. “And are these for Irene-xi too ?” 

 

 

 

She shyly nods.

 

 

 

“Then it’s our treat.”

 

 

 

Wendy widens her eyes, “No……  It’s very nice of you but you don’t have to do that.”

 

 

 

The manager points at the television in the furthest corner of the café, “Look, it’s you singing there. People love it. And see that billboard across the street ? It’s Irene-xi. You don’t have to make a comeback once in two years and don’t need to hide. We love you girls.”

 

 

The cashier adds, “And we are actually glad that you told us. We are happy for you two.”

 

 

 

“Thank you…..” Wendy takes a deep breathe. “We didn’t mean to do that. It’s just…. We need the time, to digest the things happened to us. We are grown up now and we will be seeing you guys soon.”

 

 

 

“I once told my daughter not to become someone like you girls when the news first came out.”

 

 

A woman comes up to Wendy whom is already to leave and deliver the free breakfast to her Baechu.

 

 

“But years passed, I found out that you did nothing wrong. Nevertheless, you are really brave, honest, diligent and talented. So I told her you two are truly someone to look up to.”

 

 

 

“Thank you….. ” Wendy doesn’t know what else to say.

 

 

 

“Nice to see you again, Wendy !!!” 

 

 

“Wendy you are so pretty ~ Say hi to Irene for us too !!!!”

 

 

 

Some other customers shout as they pass by.

 

 

 

Wendy has spent a lot of time being a good girlfriend for Irene. 

 

 

And she has spent a lot of time reflecting. 

 

 

 

She was young, but never reckless.

 

 

She was an university dropout, but she achieved her dream.

 

 

She lost things and people, but she gained someone who she could spend her life with.

 

 

She left home, but she found the true meaning of home.

 

 

 

There were too many things that changed her. 

 

 

Fortunately, she is never alone.

 

 

 

Seulgi and Joy has graduated from university.

 

 

They are still together and both officially joined into Taeyeon’s expanding studio.

 

 

 

The bear is still clueless and the chicken-lover is still evil.

 

 

The perfect pair.

 

 

 

On the other hand, Taeyeon finally agreed to expand her business. 

 

 

Currently, she is helping with her dear wife’s latest fashion show in Milan.

 

 

 

Jessica is getting more established as a designer and she has been enjoying her new identity as a wife too.

 

 

 

Sera has returned to Canada. 

 

 

And she brought Hyuna along, for sure.

 

 

 

They still haven’t tied the knot but Wendy knows they are slowly getting there.

 

 

 

Chorong, who is technically still Wendy’s manager, still lives the simple happy life with the kindergarten teacher.

 

 

She even starts to like kids.

 

 

 

Naeun, got fired by her original kindergarten after they found out about Chorong, yet is now hired by a better, international one.

 

 

Her mind hasn’t been changed a bit by that, and is more determined to spend her life with the black-belt chicken-feet-lover.

 

 

 

And Sooyoung, the forever god of food, remains to be Irene’s manager and Sunny’s guardian.

 

 

Her height is the only thing that Sunny isn’t too happy about it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Yoohoo ~~~~” 

 

 

 

“Oh look who’s here.” 

 

 

 

“Come here.” Wendy hugs her best friend and pats Joy’s head.

 

 

 

Seulgi chuckles and her eyes disappeared, “You are such a hugger, just like Park Sooyoung.”

 

 

 

“But my hugs are different !!!” Joy protests. 

 

 

 

“I know it’s different. My hugs for Irene are different too.” Wendy comforts the forever giant baby.

 

 

 

Seulgi also comforts her with a quick peck on the cheek, “So Seungwan what brings you here ?”

 

 

 

Wendy laughs seeing Joy's beaming face, “I am here to pick up something from Taeyeon-unnie.”

 

 

 

“Oh that parcel. Yeah, it’s in her office.”

 

 

“So where is Joohyun-unnie ?”

 

 

 

“She’s too old to move.”

 

 

 

“You’re so dead if she hears this.” Seulgi bumps Wendy’s shoulder with her own.

 

 

“Unnie you’re so mean.” Joy shakes her head.

 

 

 

Wendy shrugs, “But I still love her the same.”

 

 

 

Joy watches the Canadian leaving with a big parcel and turns back to the bear, “So will you still love me the same when I grow old ?”

 

 

 

“I am older than you, remember ?” Seulgi walks back to her desk. “How I hope that I won’t die before you so I can look after you in the rest of your life.”

 

 

 

Joy drops her documents on the floor and rushes to pull the bear into her arms, “Oh my god, did you just struck by lightning or something ? It’s the most romantic thing I’d ever heard from you.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“I’m home ~~~~”

 

 

Wendy kicks her sneakers off at the door while her arms are occupied by the huge parcel.

 

 

 

Irene hops to the living room like a bunny, her eyes are round and expectant like a bunny.

 

 

“You’re finally home.”

 

 

 

“I am always the one who runs all the errands.” The younger fakes a sigh and places the parcel on the dinning table.

 

 

“Come on.” The older yanks her arm. “It’s my vacation.”

 

 

 

“I am a singer too.”

 

 

“You know you are a singer too.” 

 

 

 

Wendy turns her head and only sees Irene’s sulking face again.

 

 

 

“What is it this time ?”

 

 

Maybe she is “hopelessly in love” as Taeyeon said years ago, she can’t bear to see Irene being sad or down for a second. 

 

 

 

“Why don’t you make a song for us ?”

 

 

Irene stares at her.

 

 

 

“It will mean a lot to us. It’s not easy.” Wendy holds Irene’s shoulders. “I have to make sure it is about us and people will love it.”

 

 

 

“So you have the ideas already ?” 

 

 

“In fact, I do. I have them when I got back from that café that morning.”

 

 

 

“Why didn’t you tell me ?” Irene breaks away. 

 

 

“I need to turn them into something solid first. You will be the first one to know about it.” Wendy is fast enough to grab her arm and hold her hand.

 

 

 

“I'm out of touch, I'm out of love,

I'll pick you up when you're getting down.

 

And out of all these things I've done I think I love you better now.

 

I'm out of sight, I'm out of mind,

I'll do it all for you in time.

 

And out of all these things I've done I think I love you better now.”

 

 

 

“I know that.” Irene doesn’t know why she still blushes. “Okay, what is in that parcel ?”

 

 

“I just know it’s from Taeyeon-unnie.”

 

 

 

“Let’s open it now.” 

 

 

“You wish is my command, ma’am.” Wendy does a salute pose and begins to unwrap the box.

 

 

 

“Hey, stop calling me ma’am.” Irene is standing close to Wendy. “You make me feel like a e.”

 

 

“Okay, 30-year-old cabbage.” Wendy giggles. “Oh…….”

 

 

 

Irene is ready to scold the snowman’s head off but she is stunned a little too as she follows Wendy’s gaze.

 

 

 

“It’s Lego.” 

 

 

Irene is the first one to say something. 

 

 

 

“It’s Lego City.” 

 

 

Wendy looks at the huge pile of boxes.

 

 

 

“What does Taeyeon-unnie want us to do ?”

 

 

 

“Build them.”

 

 

 

Irene is still confused while her girlfriend sounds so concern.

 

 

“Why are we building legos all the sudden ? Isn’t it Taeyeon-unnie’s hobby only ?”

 

 

 

“I think it will be my new hobby too.”

 

 

 

“Explain to me, Son Seunghwan.” 

 

 

Irene asks with her arms folded.

 

 

 

Wendy smiles.

 

 

“I would only like to build them with you. Build something. Build a house. Understand now ?”

 

 

 

Irene doesn’t reply with a single word but a kiss.

 

 

 

“I think we have enough pieces to build our own house now.” Wendy sits on the floor with all the lego pieces surrounding her.

 

 

 

“We are two different pieces, different shapes, different sizes, different colors. But together, we can always build something. Am I right ?” Irene joins her and leans her head on her shoulder.

 

 

 

“Yes, you are always right.”

 

 

“There is too much sweetness in your mouth and it is bad for your tooth.”

 

 

 

“Our song should be called “Lego House”.” 

 

 

Wendy nudges her Baechu after they finally got one house done.

 

 

 

“Can I rap in it ?” 

 

 

Irene picks up a random lego figure playing with its limbs.

 

 

 

“I’d never know you rap.” Wendy side-eyes at how her dear other half is torturing the poor lego figure with her very un-gentle gestures and her random remark.

 

 

“I got a lot of swag, you know.” The older girl makes a hip-hip sign but ends up being pretty cute.

 

 

 

So, Son Seungwan chuckles turning her body fully to Bae Joohyun whom is so immersed into legos all the sudden, “How about I rap and you hit the high notes ?”

 

 

Slowly putting down the yellow object, Irene lifts a dangerous smirk, “Shut up or I’ll get you hitting all the high notes tonight.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's the end. 48 chapters. *sobs*

We've come a long way. Wendy and Irene too :D

 

p.s. They aren't married (yet).

 

I have kept this light and fluffy as possible.

Cause I really want this to be a relief for you guys.

 

Sorry if I have taken too long.

Have been busy with school stuff.

Anyway, I am going to Seoul National University for exchange next semester *throws confetti on myself*

 

I hope you will like this ending as always.

I love you all <3

 

I will bring more good stories for Wenrene or Red Velvet~~

xo.