Tiffany said nothing, though her actions spoke louder than words. She kissed Taeyeon's neck and held her face lovingly, caressing it and wiping away the tears. Taeyeon shivered when she felt Tiffany's breath in her ear and then closed her eyes when Tiffany took her ear lobe into , nibbling at it, almost as if she was soothing herself.

Jessica walked in, interrupting yet again but this time it was for a good cause. Taeyeon held out her hand and grabbed the bag of frozen peas from Jessica before resting it against Tiffany's face where she had been slapped. Tiffany winced a little but then put the bag on Taeyeon's shoulder and then rested her face on the bag.

"Thanks Jess" Taeyeon smiled.

"No problem Tae" she returned the smile.

"Oh, just to let you know, Tiffany's old job has been refilled."

"Oh cool. Guy or girl?" 

"Girl. She's really pretty isn't she Tiff?"

"........"

"Tiff?" Taeyeon couldn't really look at Tiffany seeing as she was snuggled up in the corner of her neck.

"She's fast asleep Tae" Jessica smiled "She must be exhausted."

"Yeah she's had a tough day" Taeyeon agreed, lowering her head a little which didn't go unnoticed by Jessica.

"I hope you know this isn't your fault Tae"

"It's always my fault Jess, I leave her alone, and she gets hurt" Taeyeon said, her heart hurting.

Jessica pulled up a seat beside Taeyeon and held her free hand.

"You can't protect her at every second of every minute Tae. It's impossible. You are doing the best you can for her, I mean you've moved her into your apartment so as to allow her to feel safe. You were there for her in the hospital, and even though you had to work, you still made sure I stayed with her and that she was never alone or without something. You're an incredible person Taeyeon, you really are" Jessica smiled and squeezed Taeyeon's hand.

"Thank you" Taeyeon choked on her tears. "That means a lot, thank you." Taeyeon bowed her head. "And thanks again for protecting her"

"It's what friends are for." Jessica smiled. "I would do the same for you" she said whilst looking at the two of their hands together.

Taeyeon smiled and was about to reply when Tiffany stirred in her sleep.

"I think I'm gonna tell everyone to go home early. I want Tiffany to rest, do you mind helping me get her to the car?"

"Of course, what do you need me to do?"

"Here are my keys, can you just get my car and wait in front of the entrance?"

"Sure" Jessica replied and grabbed the keys and walked out.

Taeyeon held her arm around Tiffany's back and held underneath her knees to pick her up bridal style. She then exited the office and locked it. She turned around and everyone was staring at her.

"You can finish now, thank you for your hard work. I appreciate your efforts" Taeyeon smiled. She waited for the last person to leave and then locked up before heading to the elevator with Tiffany in tow. 

As she waited for the elevator to descend, Taeyeon looked down at Tiffany.

"You are so beautiful" she smiled. 

The elevator soon stopped and Taeyeon made her way outside. She turned around to lock the doors but found it difficult juggling her keys and Tiffany. Jessica came up behind her and helped her out.

"Thanks" 

"No problem, put her in the back seat. Do you want me to drive home?" Jess asked.

"But you've brought your car to work."

"I'll just have to take the bus tomor