The next morning, Jessica slowly stirred from her sleep.
Or probably not really sleep since she fainted yesterday.
Sitting up on the bed slowly in a foreign room, Jessica's first instinct was to grab her phone.

"Oh you're awake" said Tiffany as she walked into Jessica's room

"Why.. am i here..?" asked Jessica weakly

"This is my house" smiled Tiffany
"I had this special request from your dad to not bring you to the hospital"
"He said you hate
"Do you remember anything that happened yesterday?"

"Arghh" said Jessica as she grabbed onto her head

"Hey easy.."
"You're feverish.."
"Hmm.." commented Tiffany as she turned around&walked out of the room&came back with a thermometer in her hand.
"Here, put this in your mouth" instructed Tiffany as she put the oral thermometer into Jessica's mouth

While waiting for the thermometer to beep, Jessica was checking her emails through her smartphone.
Well, it was one of the only way to know how Yuri was doing.
Yuri had been constantly emailing Jessica on what she did etc.
For the past few days, Yuri had been emailing Jessica on how pissed she was with YoonA.
How she wished if YoonA was a little bit more understanding.

*EMAIL*

Sica-ah, i dont know if you've been reading your mails..
I've been treating you email inbox as my personal diary..
I've been complaining to you about YoonA&everything..
If you're reading this, please dont be mad at me..

Something big happened today..
I had a huge fight with YoonA today..
And i broke up.. with her..
At times like this, how i wished you were still in Korea,
by my side.
But i know its impossible, but at least hearing you voice would make me feel better?

*END OF EMAIL*

*Beep beep*

"Here, give it to me" instructed Tiffany who took the thermometer from Jessica's mouth
"Oh no, 40.1degrees" shook Tiffany's head disapprovingly
"Its no good Jessica"

"Its okay"
"Its always like this after my asthma attack, im used to it"
"Can i leave now?" asked Jessica

"OF COURSE NOT!" exasperated Tiffany
"You're weak now, i dont want you to faint anywhere in the streets!"
"I cant possibly be able to account to your parents&large Jung corporation!"

"You wont have to.." replied Jessica, a little annoyed.

"Nope"
"You're still my patient, rest in bed" instructed Tiffany
"I mean really in bed, no moving about!"

Jessica's POV

This is why i hate having asthma attacks..
Even till now, no one knows why im always running such a high fever after an attack.
The most annoying thing is, the fever's gonna last like a week!

Should i call Yuri now..?
She sounds sad..

End of Jessica's POV

After pondering for minutes, Jessica finally made up her decision.
She picked up her phone&started tapping.

*PHONE CALL*

"Yoboseyo..." answered Yuri, sounded like half-dead.

"Yul.."
"Its me.."

"SICA?!"
"Why havent you been contacting me?!"
"I missed you!!" exclaimed Yuri suddenly

"I missed you too.."
"I heard you broke up with YoonA.."
"So i thought, maybe you need a listening ear..?"

"You've been reading my emails all along?"
"Why havent you been replying..?"
"You acted like as if you've disappeared into thin air!"

"Bianeh.." said Jessica as she tried to contain her tears

"Its okay.." sighed Yuri
"When are you coming back..?"

"Im not sure too.."
"Anyway Yul, dont talk about me"
"Talk about you, i thought you needed a listening ear..?"

"Oh right.."
"Well, things started.."
"I dont know when.."
"YoonA doesnt like me to mention about you when we were together.."
"She doesnt even like me to call, text or even email you Sica.."
"YoonA doesnt understand how i feel, especially when you left"

"And you quarrelled with her just like that..?"
"You know, im okay if you dont call, text or email.." lied Jessica

"You're okay im not!"
"My best friend's overseas!"
"How can i not be worried for her!"
"And, the worst part was"
"YoonA was like, insulting you!"
"She said you were cheap!" exasperated Yuri, in an unbelievable tone.

"Well, im sure you can just ignore it right..?"
"Im okay being insulted by someone you love.."
"As long as you love her.." lied Jessica with her voice, trembling a little.

"You've change Sica.."
"Whats wrong..?"

Jessica's POV

Nothing's wrong..
Maybe you think i've changed..
But my heart, it has never once wavered..

Im just keeping my distance from you so as to protect myself from getting hurt Yuri.
I know im selfish,
but i really cant bear to get hurt anymore.
I feel like my heart,
it is totally wounded so badly that it beats really slowly to the extend of not even beating at times.

End of Jessica's POV

"Nothing's wrong.."
"I didnt change, really.."

"Forget it"
"YoonA scolded you cheap just because i said you brought me to a roadside stall!"
"If i told her you were from the Jung corporation, i bet her eyes are gonna fall out shocked!"

"DONT!" coughed Jessica

"Sica, are you sick?"

"Ani, i choked on my saliva" lied Jessica
"Dont worry, im good here"
"And, dont tell anyone my family background please.."

"I know, i didnt tell"

"You know Yul, you shouldnt have told her that i brought you there"
"It didnt even fit your social status as well as hers" explained Jessica

*KNOCK KNOCK*

"Jessica, i think its time for you to rest"
"I think you've been on the phone for a little long" said Tiffany disapprovingly

"Who's that voice, Sica?"

"Oh, someone.. er.."
"No one" lied Jessica

"No one?!" repeated Tiffany surprised.
"Am i not a human to you?" asked Tiffany, pointing to herself in disbelief.

Jessica rolled her eyes.

"Yul, give me a minute"

"Arasso"

"Unnie, few minutes more and i'll be off"
"This call is really important" said Jessica firmly.

"I dont see whats so important than your health, Jessi" insisted Tiffany with a frown.

"You already said, its my health"
"I can take care of it, why did you bother so much when my parents dont even bother?" snapped Jessica impatiently.

Tiffany's eyes widened in shock.

"Why are you always saying that your parents dont even bother with you Jessi?"
"Your parents do"
"If not, i wont be standing here looking after you" explained Tiffany sadly.

"They just wanted a heir to their business" said Jessica flatly.
"You wont understand"

Tiffany sighed and shook her head.

"Alright, 5 more minutes and you got to get off the phone"
"Get it?" said Tiffany sternly.
"No more than 5 minutes"
"Your time starts now" added Tiffany as she glanced at her watch.

Jessica turned back to the phone with a soft sigh.

"Yul, continue with what you were saying"
"Im done"

"Who was that over there actually?"
"Why is she so concern about you?" asked Yuri concernly.

"For you to find out"
"For me to know" said Jessica with a weak chuckle.

"Yah!"

"Arasso arasso"
"So, what happened after that Yul?"
"Im lending you my ear right now"
"And if you remember, i only have 5 minutes"

"Oh right"
"But why do you have only 5 minutes?" asked Yuri puzzled.

"Oh my goodness Yul!"
"Just spill whatever you want!" exasperated Jessica in distress as it ended with a painful coughing fit.

Tiffany frowned.

"I think thats enough for now" said Tiffany impatiently as she went over to Jessica and grabbed her phone from her.

"Yoboseyo"

"Yoboseyo"
"Jessica's doctor imnida"
"Im sorry but whoever you are"
"Could you please end this call and let Jessica rest?"
"She's pretty sick right now"

"Sica's sick?!"
"Omo, i didnt know!"
"Im so sorry, please help me tell her to feel better!" said Yuri hastily before hanging up the call.

*END OF PHONE CALL*

"WAIT!" shouted Jessica but ended it with a coughing fit

"Too bad"

"I hate you" glared Jessica angrily
"Who do you think you are, to hang up my call like this?!" exploded Jessica angrily as she ripped everything off her roughly.

"Hey Jessi"
"Dont.." said Tiffany, a little taken aback by Jessica's outburst.

"Im going back" snapped Jessica as she staggered out of the room&then house dizzily.

Hailing for a cab at the main road, she got on&directed the driver back to Taeyeon's house.
On the cab, Jessica called back to Yuri.

*PHONE CALL*

"Sica?"
"Why did you call?"
"You should be resting!"

"Dont Yul"
"That idiot was just overexaggerating"
"Im fine"

"Sica.."
"Why are you sick?"
"What happened? Now that im done with mine"
"Maybe i should hear a little of yours"
"I think it sounds fair enough to me"

"I didnt say im gonna exchange your story with mine"
"Its just the climate's different from Korea, my body's still adapting to it"
"Thats why" lied Jessica

Jessica's lying skills had gotten much better&better.
Well, whats there to say?
Practice makes perfect!

"Sica-ah, dont get sick when im not around with you"
"I'll be worried" said Yuri all of the sudden.

*Another incoming call - Omma*

"Yuri, my mum's calling"
"I'll call you again okay?" said Jessica

"Okay sure"
"Feel better Sica"

"Yoboseyo"

"Sweetie, its me"
"Omma"

"Yeah"

"How are you doing there now?"
"Its been weeks already"
"Are you eating well?"

"Yeah.." coughed Jessica

"Are you sick, sweetie?" asked Mrs Jung worriedly

"Aniya, im not"
"Kokchongma" replied Jessica coldly, trying to refrain her coughing fit

"Sweetie, actually omma has something to tell you.."
"One day, appa&i went to the orphanage&did some social work as usual.."
"We saw this new girl, she's really cute&pretty.."
"But her past was really sad, appa&i decided to adopt her.."

"What?!" said Jessica which ended in yet another coughing fit with a few sniffs

"Well, she's in our house now.."
"Do you wanna talk to her?"
"We've named her Krystal Jung Soojung" added Mrs Jung
"We're getting a little busy here with Soojung, so i probably wont be calling you often already"
"But, holidays are coming for your side, so you'll get to see her soon"
"She's really sweet" complimented Mrs Jung

"I see"
"So now, i see that Krystal can just take over my position in your heart&appa's just because she's sweet" mumbled Jessica softly over the phone.

"What did you say?"

"Nothing"
"Im tired, im going to rest"
"Bye"

"Bye sweetie, feel better"
"If you dont feel better, look for Tiffany-sshi"

*END OF PHONE CALL*

Jessica's POV

Feel better?
Look for Tiffany?
Are you seriously kidding?

Now you've got the Krystal,
whom i didnt even get to see before,
you dont even need me.
Why feel better?
I think if i die here somewhere would be even better right?

I didnt get the person i love,
i didnt get loved by appa&omma much.
Expecting so much from me all the time.
Chasing me out of Korea to Singapore here.

Probably, appa&omma just want me to grow up,
get a degree and manage their company for them.
While that unknown Krystal?
To enjoy her life with them.
Am i a working slave..?

End of Jessica's POV

"Miss, you've arrived" informed the taxi driver

"Oh, thanks a lot" replied Jessica as she paid the driver&staggerd weakly out of the cab.

Jessica's whole body was aching badly, probably due to the high fever.
She was feeling pretty weak too, all she needed now was a bed and nothing else.
Or probably, with Yuri there, it would be a plus?

Staggering up to Taeyeon's apartment, Jessica was already panting badly.
Jessica started banging on the door roughly because shes not sure how long more could her body take her before she blacks out.

"COMING COMING!"
"Stop trying to break my door!" exclaimed Taeyeon inside her apartment.

Opening her door, there stood a shocked Taeyeon.

"Sica..?"

"Open the door already.." said Jessica weakly

"Okayokay!" replied Taeyeon as she quickly unlocked the door for Jessica to get in.

Walking into the apartment, Jessica went straight to her room&plopped back down on her bed,
took a few puffs from her inhaler.

"You look awful Sica"
"Tippani-sshi says you should be in her house for a few days"
"Why are you back already?"

"Dont welcome me?"
"Its fine, i can go get a room at the hotel" snapped Jessica impatiently

"Aniya"
"I was just asking, its fine"
"You take a rest first, call me when you need me"
"Feel better" said Taeyeon caringly as she pulled the covers over Jessica.

"Ahjussi"

"Neh Yuri-sshi?"

"Can you please help me apply to this course&class into this school in Singapore?"said Yuri as she passed the papers to the butler who had been taking care of her since young.
"Its urgent, probably best if you could get it done today so that i can start school tomorrow"
"I wanna fly to Singapore" explained Yuri
"And also help me check where is Sica staying now.." added Yuri

"Have you told Mr&Mrs Kwon?"

"Yup i did" lied Yuri

"Okay, i'll get it done by today"

"Jinjja?!"

"I'll go book the plane ticket now!" said Yuri excitedly as went back to her room.

Few hours later, the butler entered Yuri's room.

"Yuri-sshi" bowed the butler
"Im done applying to school to you"
"Because of Mr&Mrs Kwon's social name"
"They've accepted you immediately" smiled the butler
"And you can start school tomorrow" added the butler

"Cheongmallo?"
"Okay, im done booking my ticket"
"I'll have to leave in another hour to the airport"
"Can you please prepare me a car?"

"Okay sure" replied the butler as he left the room.

The next morning, Taeyeon went to Jessica's room to wake her up for school.
Since they are having lessons only during the afternoon, Taeyeon let Jessica slept in a little longer.

"Sica~"
"Oh Sica~"
"Its time for school~" whined Taeyeon who was tugging onto Jessica's aching body.
"Are you still sick Sica?" pouted Taeyeon a little.

"Hmm.." said Jessica drowsily as she sat up on her bed
"I guess so.."
"Nevermind, i'll be ready in 15.." replied Jessica weakly as she staggered into the bathroom

"You sure Sica?"
"You looked really awful" shouted Taeyeon outside the bathroom but received no response.
"Guess she didnt hear me" mumbled Taeyeon as she went to the living room.

Jessica's POV

Hell, kill me now.
Body's aching&hot yet feeling cold.
Wow.
Thats just plain great.

Whats the point of me staying alone at home&so called rest when there's no one to help me out..?
When i was in Korea, there's still Yuri there for me.
Now?
Parents are gone as well as Yuri.

End of Jessica's POV

15 minutes later, Jessica came out of her room with everything ready.
Taeyeon looked at her with a doubtful look.

"What?"

"Im just using my eyes to you know"
"Scan you" said Taeyeon as she cringed her eyes at Jessica
"You sure you're going?"
"You look awfully under weather"

"Yeah"
"Stop reminding me"
"I'll go"

On the bus towards their school, Jessica sat by the window while Taeyeon was sitting beside her,
listening to music, taking glances at her every few minutes.
While for Jessica, she was just leaning her forehead over the cool window with her eyes closed,
trying to cool her fever down while reminiscing times when she were sick.

Flashback;

"Sweetie, get back in bed&rest"
"Just miss school for these few days okay?"
"Omma will take care of you" smiled Mrs Jung as she pulled Jessica back in bed, leaving a cold towel above her forehead.

After school hours, while Jessica was lying in bed,
Yuri would usually visit her after school, like everyday till Jessica returns back to school.

"Yah, Sica"
"Stop getting sick so often!"
"Stop being such an easy target to be bullied!" said Yuri as she playfully pushed Jessica
"Wow, you're boiling"

"Thanks" replied Jessica sacarstically
"And, lower down your volume"
"I dont want my parents to be worried of me getting bullied in school"
"Plus, im just lazy to retaliate"
"If i were to retaliate, i would definitely beat them till they bleed inside out" 

"Yeah right"
"What if im not there the next time?"
"Will you really do what you just said?" asked Yuri with a doubtful expression
"I doubt you're going to do that.."

"I just need you to be with me&protect me thats all"
"Im sure you wont leave me" smirked Jessica confidently

"Sica-ah"
"You really have to stop your cold attitude towards other"
"I really dont like to see you getting bullied&then sick because of your attitude"
"I know, i know that you're born with this attitude"
"But, really try"
"People dont get close to you to know that you're actually not as cold but warm"
"You're just like an ice with a warm fire inside"
"If anyone could break the ice, they'll definitely feel the warmth in you"
"Look, i broke yours right?" added Yuri with a smile.

"Aish.."
"Yul, im tired"
"I dont wanna talk about it anymore.." said Jessica as she slowly snuggled back under her covers

"Araesso araesso"
"Yah, dont be like this"
"Im here to visit you&you're going back to bed within minutes after i've arrived?"
"Yah!" called Yuri as she pushed Jessica on her shoulder.

Yuri's POV

Sigh, she's boiling.
Probably really feeling unwell.
Guess i'll just leave first.

End of Yuri's POV

"Feel better ah Sica" said Yuri before leaving her room before closing the door behind her.

Later part of the day, during evening time when Mr Jung had returned home from work,
he would usually go into Jessica's room to check up on her.
Inside Jessica's room, while Mrs Jung was taking care of her.

"Honey, how's she?" asked Mr Jung worriedly looking at Jessica

"Oh, her fever's not going down" replied Mrs Jung while wiping the cold beads of sweat on Jessica's forehead with a worried frown.

"How about the doctor?"
"Did the doctor come by already?"

"Yup he did"
"But he's coming again tomorrow if her fever still doesnt go down" said Mrs Jung, caressing Jessica's pale checks
"He's gonna give her something through intravenous theraphy tomorrow"

"Get him here now instead"
"How can you let her be in so much pain now to even wait till tomorrow"

"I guess you're right"
"I'll call him now"

End of flashback;

"Sica?" tapped Taeyeon on her shoulder
"Its time to get off" said Taeyeon pointing to the door

"Oh?"
"Araesso" replied Jessica as she swiftly picked up her belongings&alighted.

In class, during the first lecture,
the lecturer came into the class&made an announcement.

"Good morning class"
"Well, we've a new classmate joining us today"
"I know this is poly, but she's from overseas"
"I hope you all can make her feel comfortable in school as well as Singapore" smiled the lecturer as he clapped, welcoming the new student.

A tall, tan looking girl with pure black hair entered the class.

"Hello everybody"
"Im Kwon Yuri from Korea" grinned Yuri widely
"I hope i can get along with you all well although my English is not that good" bowed Yuri politely

Cheers were heard around the class, loud&happy.
Well, thats the best part about poly life.
You'll always get welcomed to school, especially when you're pretty or cool looking.

Jessica's eyes widened in shock at the tall, well-tanned figure standing infront of her.

Walking to the side of Jessica,
Yuri sat right down beside her.

"Yuri..?"
"Why are you here..?" asked Jessica dumbfounded

"You know her Sica?" asked Taeyeon surprised

"I should be the one asking right?"
"Why should you even be in school when you're sick?" said Yuri worriedly as she placed her palm over Jessica's forehead
"You're burning Sica!"

"I.. err.."

"Erm excuse me?"
"Am i invisible or something?" asked Taeyeon, sounding a little annoyed.

"Stop interrupting!"
"Who are you?!" snapped Yuri impatiently

"Dont Yul"
"Dont be so rude, she's my friend"

"Oh cool"
"Im finally being recognised" mocked Taeyeon sacarstically
"Let me introduce, Kim Taeyeon imida" introduced Taeyeon with her stretched out arm.

"Kwon Yuri" replied Yuri as she returned Taeyeon's handshake

As soon as she's done, she turned back to Jessica immediately.

"Sica, go home now"
"You know how long you'll be sick you'll get right?"
"Where's Mrs Jung, why isnt she with you?"
"Shouldnt she be taking care of you when you're sick?"

"Omma's busy.."
"Thats what she said.."
"Well, im in Singapore, how could she fly here just to take care of me"
"A little ridiculous huh" coughed Jessica sadly.

"You're even coughing Sica" said Yuri worriedly

"Dont worry about me"
"Why are you here?"

"Me?"
"Because of you of course"
"Well, i broke up with YoonA, sadly" said Yuri with a tint feel of sadness in it.

After taking a deep breath, she continued.

"And i heard you were sick"
"So i thought, my best friend's sick&gone"
"My girlfriend's gone"
"Whats there left for me in Korea?"
"So i just came here overnight" explained Yuri

"So, you came here because you broke up with your girlfriend?"
"What did you take Sica for ?"
"Really your best friend or someone to cover up your girlfriend's position?" spat Taeyeon rudely.

"Taetae, dont"
"Dont be like this"
"Yuri's not someone like that" replied Jessica but ended it with a coughing fit

"Kwenchaena?" asked the two in unison

"Neh, kwenchaena" said Jessica with a smile, smiling at their concern.

Taeyeon's POV

Who is this Yuri..?
Exactly..?

End of Taeyeon's POV

Jessica's POV

Yuri's here..
Im really happy about it..
I've missed her, so so so much!
But why so sudden?
Im afraid there will be plenty of clashes with Taeyeon..

End of Jessica's POV


*RED TEXT - ENGLISH CONVERSATION

A/N: Well, i've edited a little.
To make things sound more smoothly.
Thanks, for remembering this story readers.

Sometimes, i dont know about other authors.
I write, to also satisfy my own reading pleasures.
So, yup.