“I’m fine. Don’t worry” an eighteen girl chuckled as she pulled her mother’s hand away from her forehead

“I’m not convinced Tiffany. What if you faint again” her mother scolded

“Then I’d already be in the hospital” Tiffany re-assured

“That’s going to calm her down a LOT” an older male said sarcastically

Tiffany chuckled

“Well it was the best I could come up with”

“Tiffany are you sure you’re going to be okay?” her mother asked again

“Yes Umma” Tiffany rolled her eyes

The mother bit her lower lip and frowned

“She won’t be able to do anything stupid here mom the male reassured

The mother nodded hesitantly before walking out of the room

“At least I hope she won’t” he said as he shot a glare at Tiffany

Tiffany held her hands up defensively as the blonde male and her mother walked out of the room

“Finally” Tiffany sighed as she gave herself a face palm

“Heheh. I think I should be saying that” a voice interrupted

Tiffany looked over to her right where the voice came from

“I’m sorry, couldn’t help myself” the owner of the voice chuckled apologetically

The voice belonged to a young girl, maybe a year older then her, on the bed besides Tiffany’s. The owner had short black hair with blonde tips and a bang fringe. She had milky white skin and pearl white teeth with her bottom row having cutely crooked strays. Along her arm, Tiffany noticed that she also had a few needles dug into her arms

“I’m sorry about my mother and Leo disturbing your rest” Tiffany apologized sincerely

The girl just giggled at Tiffany’s reaction

“It’s okay. Beats the constant sound of the heart monitors any day” the girl smiled

Tiffany smiled at the girl’s remark

“Seems to be like your first time in hospital, Tiffany” the girl kept up a conversation

Tiffany was taken aback by the fact that this girl knew her name

“Oh sorry. I just heard your mom call you by your name. I’m Taeyeon, Kim Taeyeon” the girl held out her hand as a greeting

“It’s okay. It just caught off guard a little. I’m Tiffany, Hwang Tiffany” Tiffany responded to the outstretched hand and gave a quick hand shake

“So is it your first time here?” Taeyeon asked again after they got the greetings over and done with

“Yeah... I was admitted to hospital because I fell unconscious. My mother was over protective and insisted that I stay here for a while” Tiffany smiled at the memory of her mother

“I see. Well just a tip, don’t even bother opening the food here. Just leave it aside for the nurses to come get it. I’ll show you a place where you can get some proper food” Taeyeon chuckled

“Thanks. I’d appreciate that” Tiffany smiled at her new found friend

“Psst. Sleepy head. Wake up” Taeyeon whispered as she nudged the sleeping Tiffany

“Oh, Taeyeon” Tiffany sat up and tried to wake herself up

“Time for dinner” Taeyeon smiled as she tugged on Tiffany’s hand

Tiffany looked at the clock that hung above the room to see that it was indeed time for dinner

“Bring something warm” Taeyeon whispered as she went to check the hallway outside the ward

Tiffany noticed Taeyeon wearing some skinny jeans with a big blue hoodie over her head.

“Psst hurry” Taeyeon whispered

Tiffany got out of her bed and walked over to the closet to grab a jacket before following behind Taeyeon

“Okay we have exactly three minutes before the new shift comes. Okay?” Taeyeon whispered urgently

Tiffany nodded

“3...2...1... Go!” and with that Taeyeon quickly snuck out of the ward and dashed down the hallways. Tiffany wasn’t too far behind

As they ran down the hallway of the hospital they were careful not to bump into any nurses or doctors. They peeped on the side of the walls before quickly running for cover. They also didn’t use the elevator and instead took the stairs

Finally they reached the bottom floor near the reception and waiting room

“Okay act casual” Taeyeon told Tiffany

Tiffany nodded before strutting out into the waiting room

Taeyeon scurried beside her

“Too casual” Taeyeon whispered

Tiffany then lessoned her struts and started to walk normally as she followed Taeyeon outside

“Ahhh... Finally” Taeyeon said as she stretched in the open

Tiffany was honestly glad to be out of the miserable ward and out in the open again. She really didn’t understand why her mother had sent her to stay in the hospital

“Now for some real food” Taeyeon exclaimed as she skipped down the street

“You sure are comfortable with a stranger” Tiffany remarked at Taeyeon’s friendliness with her

Taeyeon stopped her skipping and flashed Tiffany a pearly white smile

“You’re my friend not a stranger” Taeyeon said confidently before skipping down the street again

Tiffany smiled at Taeyeon’s declaration of friendship

As the two were walking down the street, Taeyeon paused in front of an open restaurant

“Hyoyeon! Yoona!” Taeyeon called out as she took a seat

Tiffany hesitantly followed

“The food here is great” Taeyeon reassured as two girls around their age walked up to their table

“Aish. Taeyeon you really got to stop doing this. It won’t be long before you get caught” the girl with the black hair scolded

“Well then I better make the most of it” Taeyeon rebutted

“We should really stop serving her” the girl with the brown hair muttered

Taeyeon chuckled

Then an older man approached them

“Yah! Taeyeon! You should have told me you were coming” the man smiled as he patted Taeyeon’s head

Tiffany felt a little left out of the reunion and fidgeted her feet uncomfortably

“Oh by the way everyone, this is Tiffany Hwang. A new friend of mine” Taeyeon gestured to Tiffany

Tiffany gave a nervous smile before greeting them

“Hello” Tiffany said nervously

The three girls gave Tiffany a reassuring smile

“Nice to meet you. I’m Im Yoona” the girl with the black hair introduced herself

“I’m Kim Hyoyeon” the girl with the brown hair smiled

“And I'm Timmy” the older man gave a peace sign

“And together they make the idiots team” Taeyeon said proudly as she clapped

All three of the girls shot her a glare, which only caused her to laugh loudly

“Nice to meet you all” Tiffany relaxed a little after the introduction

“So since Taeyeon brought you here, you must be from the hospital?” Timmy asked curiously

Tiffany nodded

“I was just admitted in today” Tiffany smiled

“I see. Have you tasted the food?” Hyoyeon asked

Tiffany shook her head

“I was advised not to”

“Good. Their food is HORRIBLE” Yoona exclaimed

Taeyeon, Timmy and Hyoyeon nodded in agreement

“Oh?” Tiffany raised both her eyebrows in surprise

“We’ve been admitted to the hospital before. Well except Yoona. Taeyeon brought her a sample once” Hyoyeon chuckled

Taeyeon smirked at the memory

“I still don’t believe you can call something like that food” Yoona shook her head in disappointment

“Talking about food. You two must be hungry. We’ll give you our best dish, just wait two moments” Timmy said before he dashed back into the kitchen

He then popped her head back out

“You’re not allergic to anything are you?” Yuri called out

Yoona and Hyoyeon looked at Tiffany expectantly

Tiffany shook her head

“All clear!” Yoona called back

Timmy then made an ‘ok’ sign with his fingers before disappearing again in the kitchen

“Really Taeyeon. You shouldn’t bring patients out in the cold” Hyoyeon then started to scold Taeyeon

Taeyeon gave Hyoyeon an innocent pout

“It’s okay. I’m completely fine. I just have over protective parents... that’s all” Tiffany reassured

“Oh. Well they must have a reason for sending you there in the first place” Yoona crossed her arms and listened attentively

“I just fell unconscious from dehydration, that’s all” Tiffany smiled

“Have you been drinking plenty of water?” Hyoyeon asked worriedly

Tiffany didn’t answer that

“They don’t make her drink. It’s more... inserted” Tiffany tried to find the right words

“They jabbed needles into her and filled her up with water. Kinda like a water balloon” Taeyeon explained

“Water balloon?” Yoona raised her eyebrow

“Jab the hose in and then fill it up with water. I see no difference” Taeyeon shrugged

Tiffany giggled at Taeyeon’s description

“What about you. Still getting needles?” Hyoyeon asked Taeyeon

Taeyeon let out a sigh

“They switched to tablets. Now I have to taste the chemicals” Taeyeon made a disgusted face

It was then that Tiffany realised that she didn’t know why Taeyeon was admitted to the hospital

“Okay. Two bowls of ramen Timmy style” Timmy interrupted Tiffany’s thought and set down two bowls of piping hot ramen

“Wow” Tiffany exclaimed

“Enjoy” Timmy smiled

“Emm. Yoona? Hyoyeon? I think you have customers?” Taeyeon said as she pointed to the people in the seats

“Oh right. Well enjoy” Hyoyeon said before dashing off to take their orders

Timmy then dashed back into the kitchen to prepare the orders while Yoona took them out to the customers

“Well eat up. This is what you call real food” Taeyeon smiled as she rubbed her hands together

“Thanks” Tiffany smiled as she took up her chopsticks and began to eat

“Shhh...” Taeyeon hushed at she peeked over the side of the wall

Taeyeon and Tiffany were back from eating and were trying to sneak back into the hospital. It was a lot harder now as visiting hours were over and a lot more nurses were around

Slowly and steadily Taeyeon and Tiffany crept down the last hallway to their room

“Ahem”

Taeyeon and Tiffany jumped at the sound behind them

“Taeyeon... I see you’ve disregarded my warnings... again”

Taeyeon slowly turned around behind her and swallowed hard when she saw who it was

A tall, skinny, short-hair brunette, around her early twenties was towering over her with her arms crossed

 Tiffany honestly felt as though she had been caught for murder as a cold gush of wind blew past her as she turned to see the nurse glaring down at her

“Oh hey Sooyoung-ah...” Taeyeon greeted casually but nervously

Sooyoung raised her eyebrow accusingly at Taeyeon

“I was just... ermm... going to the vending machine to get some... snacks” Taeyeon lied

“Where are your snacks then?” Sooyoung questioned

“We... ate them” Taeyeon gave a wide smile

“Uh huh. Well I just got a call from Timmy. Apparently it wasn’t all you ate” Sooyoung stuck her tongue on the side of her cheek making and annoyed expression

“That snitch” Taeyeon grumbled

“Did you really have to drag Tiffany along with you? One patient is enough to deal with” Sooyoung groaned

“Well I just didn’t want her to starve” Taeyeon explained

Tiffany said nothing on the matter

“You know that you’re not supposed to be out there” Sooyoung gave a worried sigh

“I know I know. But you know how I can’t take the food in here” Taeyeon slumped her shoulders down guiltily

“I’ll let you off this last time. If you’re hungry call for me and I’ll bring food for you” Sooyoung gave a defeated sigh

“I just didn’t want to trouble you” Taeyeon shrugged

“Araso. Go now before someone else catches you” Sooyoung said as she shooed Taeyeon and Tiffany away

Taeyeon gave Sooyoung a quick hug before dragging Tiffany back into the room

Tiffany let out a relieved sigh

“Sooyoung’s a friend of mine don’t worry” Taeyeon chuckled as she jumped back into her bed

A thought then occurred to Tiffany

“You sure seem friendly with a lot of people here?” Tiffany’s comment had become a question

Taeyeon nodded

“I try to get to know everyone around me”

“Oh...” Tiffany said hesitantly

“You’re wondering why I’m in here aren’t you?” Taeyeon asked Tiffany solemnly

“Em... If you don’t mind me... you know it’s your business and...” Tiffany’s voice trailed off

Taeyeon chuckled

“Let’s just say... Here is my second home... I’m accident prone” Taeyeon joked

Tiffany smiled at Taeyeon’s joke about herself

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The next day Tiffany’s mother came to visit her

“Oh honey, are you feeling better now?” her mother panicked frantically

“Mom. I’m okay. The doctors and nurses were really nice. I also met a friend here too” Tiffany tried to calm her down

“Oh. A friend?”

Tiffany nodded

“Meet Taeyeon” Tiffany said proudly as she gestured to the bed beside

“Hello Mrs Hwang” Taeyeon greeted as she jumped from her bed

“Oh hello Taeyeon. Thank you for looking after my daughter. I hope she wasn’t much trouble” the mother thanked

“No trouble at all. Kept me company” Taeyeon smiled

“Thank you” the mother thanked again before she turned back to Tiffany

“Pack your things. It’s time to go home” her mother said

Tiffany nodded at her mother’s order and started to pack her stuff when she noticed Taeyeon looking at her.

“Be sure to visit” Taeyeon beamed as Tiffany looked at her

Tiffany smiled at Taeyeon’s words

“I will” Tiffany nodded

Taeyeon held out her pinky

“Promise?” Taeyeon smiled

“Promise” Tiffany smiled back as she took the pinky with her own and made the promise

Unfortunately Tiffany had to move to America soon after she was out of the hospital