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 “Youngiee! Hurry up we’re going to be late!” Tiffany yelled from the living room.

“Give me a sec! Where did you throw my jeans?!” Sooyoung yelled from the room.

“What?! You had jeans on yesterday?!”

“Yes! “

“Oh…”

“Never mind! I found them!”

Sooyoung came out from Tiffany’s room and fixed her hair.

“Where’d you find them?”

“On top of your fan on the ceiling! Seriously Fany, you need to calm down!” She buttoned her jeans, straightened her shirt and winced at the sudden pain coming from her back. “Fany you really need to stop your habit of scratching or at least cut your nails. I swear have a million scratches on my back!” She lifted her shirt at turned her back to Tiffany.

“I can’t help it,” she shrugged, “you’re just too irresistible,” she smiled.

Sooyoung rolled her eyes and walked to the door, “come on. Let’s go before Sica yells at us.”

She put her shoes on and walked out the door with Tiffany right behind her. She got on her bike and started the engine. Tiffany put on her helmet and wrapped her arms around her. They rode off and headed towards the convention center.

***

“Bunny! Are you almost done yet?!” Taeyeon asked from downstairs.

“Yeah! I’m coming down. Need anything from our room?” Sunny stopped at the door.

Taeyeon patted her pockets while making a mental checklist of what she needed. “Nope! I’m good!”

Sunny came down and ran towards Taeyeon who was sitting on the kitchen stool. She jumped on her back and smiled. “Let’s go!”

“Yah! You scared me! What’s with the sudden energy?” Taeyeon got off the chair with Sunny still clinging onto her.

“I don’t know. Maybe because I’m really happy for Hyoyeon who co-choreographed the whole musical?”

“That’s possible…” Taeyeon thought about it deeply. “Anyways let’s go!”

Taeyeon skipped to the door with Sunny bouncing off her back. She put on her shoes and grabbed Sunny’s as well. For someone who was only at a standing height of five foot two, she had a lot of stamina and muscle. She carried Sunny effortlessly to her car and put her down in the front seat.  She went around, got into the driver seat and headed off to the convention center.

***

 “Teach! Aren’t you excited?!” A back up dancer came up to her and asked.

“I am but I’m trying to keep calm.” Hyoyeon smiled warmly towards him.

“Why? It’s time to celebrate the musical’s first performance in a week and half!” he playfully hit her arm.

“Because I don’t want to look like an idiot if I suddenly burst out dancing,” Hyoyeon started walking towards the press conference area, “and shouldn’t you be off helping out the others?” she stopped at looked at the boy following her.

“OH SNAP! I forgot! Bye Teacher!” he bowed and ran off.

He still has a lot to learn. She laughed inside and continued to walk towards the press conference. Jessica’s musical is holding a press conference today to reveal more about the musical and to let the press know more about their characters. Hyoyeon was there as she was asked to be a part of it. She also wanted to cheer her pupils on.  She remembered that it was going to start in an hour so she turned around and went to the dressing room.

Jessica was walking around the building wasting time. She didn’t think much about the musical but instead, she was thinking about Hyoyeon. She confidently acknowledged her efforts towards Hyoyeon. She knew she tried very hard to change the girl’s mind but she couldn’t help but get tired of it all. Hopelessness overcame her. Every time she was with her, she felt full of energy despite the rigorous practices she’s been having the past couple of days but when Hyoyeon wasn’t near, she was a lifeless statue.

She looked at her watch and went to the dressing room to get ready for the conference. When she opened the door, she saw Hyoyeon in the seat next to her and automatically smiled. The make-up artist led her to the chair right next to Hyoyeon.

“Hey Hyo!” Jessica greeted cheerfully.

“Hey…” Hyoyeon mumbled as she stared at her phone.

 Let it go already… please? Jessica fell into sadness. She closed her eyes in disappointment and let the stylist do her thing.

Hyoyeon got off the chair and headed out as she was done. She put her phone back into her pocket and mentally cursed herself. Why are you still being a little brat?!  She walked off towards the press conference table with her head hung low.

***

Taeyeon parked next to the building when Sooyoung arrived with Tiffany. They got out/off of their vehicles and greeted each other.

“Sooyoung, I’m going to tell Jessica to move into your room if you keep it up at this rate.” Taeyeon teased.

“Ohhh! I’m sure Hyoyeon would LOVE that.” Sunny added.

“Not my fault I have this byuntae here!” Sooyoung pointed at Tiffany who was still trying to get off the bike.

“Umm kinda is, you asked her out remember!” Sunny chuckled.

“That was before I knew she was a freak!” Sooyoung pouted and crossed her arms.

“Who’s a freak?” Tiffany obliviously entered the conversation.

“You.” Taeyeon and Sunny pointed to her at the same time.

“Me?” Tiffany looked surprised.

“Oh please! Don’t deny it.” Taeyeon rolled her eyes.

“I— Whatever.” She lifted her hand up.

“Let’s go guys. It starts in ten minutes.” Sooyoung said.