EIGHTH.

Do we still stand a chance?

Tiffany's POV

I felt someone move me,
seems like that pair of warm hands were trying to turn me around.

My body were felt really heavy and was aching badly.
Please, stop moving me around.
Not now.

"Tiff, the doctor is going to give you something to help you feel better okay?"
"I know you have a concert tomorrow"
"It will make you feel better"


This voice.
This sweet angelic voice with love.
Was being whispered into my ears.

Im really exhausted.
But still, i knew exactly who it was clearly.

Jessi.
That's you.
But how..?

"Jessi..?"

"Im here, Tiff"
"It's me"

Wait..
Give me something..?
What is that-

I turned around weakly with a blurry vision.
I have a blurry vision that's right.
BUT NO!
That doesn't mean i can't see things clearly.
THAT NEEDLE.
SO THICK AND LONG.
THAT YELLOWISH LIQUID IN IT.

NOOOO.
Please, Jessi.
You know i hated it. 
Don't you?!

"JESSI!"
"NONONONONO!"
"I don't want it"

"Shh.."
"It's going to make you feel better, Tiff"
"You want to perform tomorrow evening right?"


No..
This is definitely not, Jessi.
I want to perform but i don't want this too.
Please, Jessi.

"Jessi"
"NONONONO!"
"It hurts!"


I know im being a baby but like i've said.
This phobia is a childhood phobia.
And this needle, it really hurt so much more than whatever i've taken for the past 20 years of my life.
The needle was being inserted straight and deep into my .

"Don't worry Tiff"
"Siwon-sshi is going to go real slowly okay?"

Go slowly?
What is go slowly?
You've yet to even release the liquid?

Before I could ask Jessi to stop,
my felt like it was on fire.
It burns burns burns!
It stings and burns at the same time.

Ohmygod.
Ohmygod.
Ohmygodddd.

I can't take it anymore.
No i can't!

"Jessi"
"It hurts!!"
"Please Jessi!!"

Im literally crying so badly in Jessi's arms.
I love being in her arms but really not at times like this.
My being burnt in the arms of my lover?

No thank you.

"Tiff"
"Shh.."
"It's going to be over soon"
"Don't cry"

Jessi was comforting me.
But to be honest, it isn't working.
It really isn't.

"JESSI I HATE YOU!!"

Sorry Jessi.
I didn't mean to say that.
I didn't mean to.
It just hurts so badly.

And this coughing fit just has to come up at this time to increase the pain that im suffering now.

"Siwon-sshi, are you done?"

"Im on my second"

"Okay"
"Tiff, are you okay?"


Am i okay?
Obviously im not right?
Can't you see the tears in my eyes, Jessi?
It hurts so badly.

I bet you won't want to try it.

"No.."
"Jessi, it stings and burn so much!"
"Please!"
"PLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASE!"
JESSI PLEASE!"

Im really tired.
I really am.
My eyelids are falling down.
When i briefly heard something from Jessi's voice.

"Tiff"
"Please, don't cry anymore"
"Jessi doesn't want to see her baby crying"

Baby..?
Am i hearing.. things..?

"Feeling better now Tiff?"

I nodded weakly.
I can't actually make out very clearly what was Jessi trying to say.

"You want to perform tomorrow, don't you?"

"I want.."
"But.."


But my violin..
It's no longer here.
It's with Yuri.
She took it away.

Jessi, do you remember?
No one ever takes my violin away from me.
No one.

Yuri took it.
Jessi, Yuri took it!

"But?"

"Jessica-sshi, you can come over and pull up her pants"
"I'll be giving her an IV for tonight and you can help get it off her when it's done"
"I bet this well speed up her recovery speed" 


IV?
Intravenous?!

I felt someone helping me with my pants before turning me over,
covering the blanket over her.

Next thing that i know, a cool swab was moving around my hand.

"This is just going to pinch"
"Very little.."


Pinch a little..?
You must be kidding me.

"Jessi.."
"Pain.."


Okay, i know im being a baby.
I hate it too.
So why get a doctor here to make me be one Jessi?

"Im done"
"Jessica-sshi, you do know how to get it off right?"


"If you think the antibiotics is going to fast"
"You can adjust it with the knob here"

"I'll get going first"

"Okay, thanks a lot Siwon-sshi"


Few minutes later, which i assumed Jessi had sent the doctor out,
i felt a cold compress over my forehead.
Jessi, your concern and love.

I love you.

"Feel better, Tiff"
"Don't get sick anymore"


I don't want to get sick too.
This is just unexpected.

"Jessi.."

"Im here"
"Why Tiff?"


I felt a warm pair of soft smooth hands,
over my cheeks and neck before holding onto my hands.

I really missed this touch.
But why do i have to experience only now?

"Are you hurting?"
"Im here, don't cry anymore"


"Jessi.."

"Hmm?"
"What's wrong?"


She is carressing my hair,
patting onto my warm hands.

"I missed you.."
"Jessi i missed.. your touch so much.."


Im sorry Jessi.
I didn't mean to worry you.
But this cough, it just wouldn't want to go away.

"Shhh.."
"You should be resting Tiff"
"You need to rest"


"Jessi.."
"Why aren't you.. calling me 'baby' anymore..?"
"You really.. hate me.. so much..?"


Gosh, why did i even say that?
And now the tears in my eyes are all welled up now.

What is happening Tiffany Hwang?
What happened to you when you're sick like this?

"Im sorry.. i really am.."
"Jessi.."
"Please.. forgive me.."
"Please.."


Im sorry Jessi.
That's right.
Im really sorry.
I should have never quarrelled with you in the first place,
two years ago.

Can we get back again now?
Do we stand a chance back again?

I heard some soft whispering from Jessi as she brushed my bangs aside.
Why are you whispering so softly Jessi?
Can you not just tell me?

"Jessi.."
"Im sorry.."
"Really.."


This time round,
i promise.
I will, i will love you with all i have.
I will never, ever ever quarrel with you over my violin.

"Tiff?"
"Wake up, wake up?"


Jessi, you'll be my first.
No longer my violin.

The sleep felt so good.
Hours later, i woke up feeling so refreshed and my body felt so much better.
It's no longer aching and felt so much lighter.

"Hey"

"Jessi..?"


I tried to get myself up.
Too bad, i stumbled.

"Hey"
"Lay back down Tiff"
"Rest more"

"What time is it now Jessi?"


"Rest more"
"You have a lot of time before your performance tonight"

"But.."


But Yuri took my violin away.
I don't have a violin anymore.

Jessi can you believe it?
Yuri actually took my violin away.
No one, no one ever touches my violin!

"But?"

I knew Jessi was worried about me, judging at her expression as she sat down beside me.

"Tiff?"
"Do you want to tell me now?"
"I've to go soon"

"How did i get here..?"


Ouch.
This cough is gettin getting on my nerves.
But at least, it doesn't hurt as much as yesterday.

"Shh.."
"You okay?"


I gave Jessi a nod.
Im at least, feeling much better than last night.

"I called you last night"
"Remember?"
"And you simply died down"
"So i came out to look for you"

"Were you worried.. for me..?"


My eyes looked hopeful.

"Worried?"

Jessi gave me a weird laugh.
What's with that laugh, Jessi?

"Im worried that you're alone in the cold"
"What if there's a who turns up and you know"
"I really don't want another case to solve now"


I see.
.
So im just a burden now, Jessi?

"That's it..?"

"I guess so?"
"What else do you want to hear?"

"Nothing.."


My gaze dropped.

"Thanks for taking care of me"
"I think, i'll get going now"


Im utterly disappointed, Jessi.
It's okay, since im a burden now,
I guess it will be best for me to leave now.

"Hey, you're still sick"
"I'll send you off later okay?"


Why does it even matter if im sick?
Why do you even have to bother sending me off?

"It's okay.."
"There is no.. in broad daylight.."

"YAH!"
"Get your back here!"


"You don't love me anymore, why should i stay here any longer?!"
"WHY?!"
"TELL ME W-"


I crouched down and coughed.
Tears were streaming down my face mercilessly.

You don't love me anymore, do you Jessi?
If you don't, tell me a reason why must i stay behind and suffer with all your cold remarks?

Jessi then walked over to me concernly.
Patting my back gently, to ease my pain.

It didn't help.
The pain was coming from my heart, 
not my cough.

"Tiff"
"Are you okay?"

"Get your hands off me"
"Stop pretending to be nice to me when you don't love me anymore!"


"You have.."
"Someone else.."
"Don't you..?"


Jessi muttered softly, 
not sure if she wanted me or not to catch those words.
In any case, i've caught it.

But what?!
Someone?!
Jessi, don't you trust me?!

"SOMEONE?!"
"WHO SAID SO?!"
"NOW YOU DON'T EVEN-"


I being pulled up suddenly,
a pair of arms then wrapped around my waist. 
Before i know it, a pair of warm soft lips landed on mine.

This pair of lips that i've missed for two years.
Baby, i missed you so so much.

Our lips never left each other, instead got closer and closer,
with our tongues into each other's mouth,
tasting each other with love.

I then pulled away from the kiss.

"You'll get sick, Jessi"

Alright, i did pout a little.
I didn't want Jessi to get sick.
Me being sick alone is enough.

"Do you understand my heart now Tiff?"
"Do you?"


I paused for a short moment before giving Jessi my famous eye smile.

"I love you"

"I love you too, baby"

"So are we back together now?"


Jessi shook her head firmly.

WHAT?
I was taken aback, really.

"Why?"

I whined a little.
Instead, Jessi threw me a smile.

"Because i want you to experience everything again"
"I want you to experience how i went after you"
"I want to experience how you came sticking with me"
"I want to start anew and throw our past behind Tiff"

"Huh?"


I was confused.
Why does Jessi wants to do that?

"Why?"

"I love you more than anyone did Tiff"
"But i want you to consider carefully again this time"
"I don't want you to pick me just because we were once together"
"There are so many people out there waiting for you"

"Who are you talking about?"
"I love you too, Jessi"
"But why..?"


Jessi smiled and held onto my hand.

"Because i love you"
"I don't want to hurt you"

"You didn't hurt me Jessi"
"I knew i was the one who hurt you back then"
"So.. we can't start anew like now?"


Jessi shook her head, with her index finger moving from left to right with a cheeky smile.

"Nope"
"We'll go out for dates and everything"
"Then, we'll see how things go"


Why is she doing something like this?
I thought she said she love me.
But why?

I sighed and nodded with a pout.
Jessi smiled, raising her hands to my cheeks and gave it a little pinch.

"Ouch!"
"Im still sick, Jessi!"

"Ops"
"Right, come back here you big baby"
"Crying so badly last night"


I felt a heat rushed into my cheeks.
I was embarrassed.

"Do you really have to point that out?!"
"You don't even have to call a doctor down to see me in that situation!"


"And you won't be able to perform tonight"
"Come over here and get your down"


I chuckled and went over to Jessi's side.
I wrapped my arms around her waist, head leaning against her chest.

"I can't perform tonight too.."

"Why?"

Jessi asked as she put the thermometer in my mouth.
Her look was filled with concern.

I want to perform too.
But i don't have any violin.
I want my violin back yet i don't wish to see Yuri for now.

I hate her, for now.

The thermometer beeped.

"38degrees"
"Slightly better"
"Rest more and you'll be good later"


Jessi smiled as she ruffled my hair.
I love it.
I love the way she ruffled my hair.

Then Jessi picked up my hand and carressed it,
while her head facing me with a concerned look.

"Tell me why can't you perform tonight Tiff?"
"I'll help you"


My gaze dropped, my feets were playing around,
shuffling on the ground.

"Yuri took.. my violin.."

"That's why you left her house last night?"


I nodded sadly.
But turned to her immediately seconds later with an upset look.

"But Jessi"
"No one takes my violin away, right?"
"You never did!"
"No one takes my violin away from me!"

"Shhh.."
"I know, i know"
"Violin is your everything"


That short phrase that came out of Jessi's mouth.
It made me see her emotions that were hidden inside her.
I knew it was always there when we were together but i didn't take the time and effort to realise it.

She was hurting when those words came out.
I could see it clearly.

"No"
"It's no longer my everything"
"You're mine"
"You're my first Jessi"
"I promise"


This time round, i had her face cupped in my hands and smiled,
giving our nose a rub against each other sweetly.

"If im the first"
"Will that make you say yes to miss your performance and rest back here?"


Miss my performance?
But..

"It's okay"
"I understand"

"Nonono"
"Jessi, give me some time"
"I'll change and next time i'll say yes"
"I just need some time Jessi"
"Really-"


Jessi put her finger over my lips.

"Shh"
"It's okay"
"I understand everything Tiff"
"I really do"
"But i really really have to go out for awhile"
"30 minutes, and i'll be back"
"Get back in bed and rest"

"Okay?"

I nodded reluctantly with a pout.
Why is she leaving again?


Jessica's POV

"I love you"

"I love you too, baby"

"So are we back together now?"


I shook my head firmly.
I had my own concerns.

"Why?"

Despite her whinings, i gave her a warm smile.

"Because i want you to experience everything again"
"I want you to experience how i went after you"
"I want to experience how you came sticking with me"
"I want to start anew and throw our past behind Tiff"

"Huh?"


I want to experience the whole thing again.
I want to throw everything behind.
I don't want to start again like this.

"Why?"

"I love you more than anyone did Tiff"
"But i want you to consider carefully again this time"
"I don't want you to pick me just because we were once together"
"There are so many people out there waiting for you"


Tiff, i believe after all these,
you'll pick me again. Right?

"Who are you talking about?"
"I love you too, Jessi"
"But why..?"


I smiled and held onto her hand.

"Because i love you"
"I don't want to hurt you"

"You didn't hurt me Jessi"
"I knew i was the one who hurt you back then"
"So.. we can't start anew like now?"


I shook my head, with my index finger moving from left to right with a cheeky smile.

"Nope"
"We'll go out for dates and everything"
"Then, we'll see how things go"


To be honest, im really afraid Tiff.
Im afraid that i'll lose out to the others.
Not because i don't have any confidence in you but in me.
Im afraid, im not good enough for you Tiff.

Besides, my job now.
I might get into trouble, or even had you into it.
Im worried.
Let us just enjoy the sweet dates for now.
I'll make it as sweet and enjoyable as possible.
For now, till the case is solved.
And i'll ask you to be mine, forever and long.

I smiled, raising my hands to her cheeks and gave it a little pinch.

"Ouch!"
"Im still sick, Jessi!"

"Ops"
"Right, come back here you big baby"
"Crying so badly last night"


I love teasing Tiff.
She is just too cute with her pout.
That little pout of her.
I swear one day, im going to hang a piece of meat over it.

"Do you really have to point that out?!"
"You don't even have to call a doctor down to see me in that situation!"


"And you won't be able to perform tonight"
"Come over here and get your down"


She let out a cute chuckle and came over to my side.
Wrapping her arms around my waist, head leaning against my chest.

"I can't perform tonight too.."

"Why?"

I asked as i put the thermometer in my mouth.
I was worried.
Why can't she perform?
Performing with her violin is the biggest thing in her life.

The thermometer beeped.

"38degrees"
"Slightly better"
"Rest more and you'll be good later"


I smiled as i ruffled her hair.

Next, i picked up her hand and carressed it lovingly,
turning to Tiff with a concerned look.

"Tell me why can't you perform tonight Tiff?"
"I'll help you"


Her gaze dropped.
I noticed that her feets were playing around,
shuffling on the ground.

"Yuri took.. my violin.."

"That's why you left her house last night?"


Why did she even take your violin?
If she loves you, she should know what's the best for you at all times,
isn't it?
Even when you're sick?

And she blamed me on that day that i didn't take care of you sufficiently?

"But Jessi"
"No one takes my violin away, right?"
"You never did!"
"No one takes my violin away from me!"

"Shhh.."
"I know, i know"
"Violin is your everything"


Violin is your everything.
Ouch.
Those words.


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Im pacing to and fro in my room.
Hesitating whether to or not call Tiff.

Im really sorry for bursting out at you just now.
Your tears just made me feel so sorry.

Im sorry.
I should have understood that violin is your everything.
I should have.


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"Tiff"
"Can you give me some time of yours?"
"Please?"
"Take it as sometime for you to rest too"

"No Jessi"
"I can't"
"Sorry"


Tiff was playing and practicing on her violin all day long.
It's been ages since we went out for a date.


"But Tiff"
"It's been ages since we went out"
"Can't we?"

"Jessi, i have an audition coming up"
"The famous musicians are coming over to my school to audition me for their upcoming special holiday class"
"I need to get in"


I let out a soft sigh.
Even if it's me dying,
you wouldn't give up your violin, would you?


"Is the audition so important?"
"Is the audition so important as compared to me?!"
"Is it Tiff?!"
"If im dying, you still wouldn't put your violin down!"
"Would you?!"


I shouted at her.
This is the first time.

Tiff then put her violin down carefully,
turning to me with tears welled up in her eyes.


"Jessi.."
"What are you talking about?"

"You know clearly what i've been talking about!"

"But Jessi.."
"You knew violin is something very important to me.."
"How can you.. compare you with it?"
"You two are equally important to me"


Ouch.
Equally.
Im as important as your violin..?!


"FINE!"
"Continue practicing!"


I stormed out of her house, too in tears.
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Finally mustering sufficient courage,
I picked up my phone and dialled her number.

It rang and rang.
But strangely enough, no one picked up the call.

What is going on?

Instead of waiting like this like a fool,
it's my fault afterall.
I should have understood her.

I ran out of my house, towards a nearby shopping mall.
Came out 15 minutes later with a huge bouquet of flowers and a huge totoro in my hands.
Stepping outside the mall, i shivered a little.

I should have brought a coat along.
No wonder the people around me were throwing me weird looks.

Looking down at myself,
im only wearing a knitted sweater with a pair of jeans.

Then, something struck my mind.

Tiff loves the Americano from the cafe here.
I ran back into the mall and came back out with a cup of Americano in my hands.

I've to keep it warm.
I immediately got up the cab and went straight to Tiff's house.

I pressed on the bell button.
It sounded for a few times yet no one opened the door for me.


"You're still mad, aren't you Tiff?"

I whispered to myself softly as i sat outside the house.
The cold wind was blowing and it hit my skin like tiny needles.
I held onto the Americano in my hands tightly, hoping to keep that tint  bit of warmth using my hands,

I sat here for hours till nightfall came.

A delivery man came and pressed for the bell while shooting me a weird look.
I was shivering then.

Surprisingly, the gates shot open.
But i didn't dare to go in, afraid that Tiff might chase me out.
Instead, i asked the delivery man for a favour.


"Hey.. can you do... me a favour..?"
"I'll pay.. you.."


I weakly fished out two 50,000 won bills and passed it to him.

"Can you please.. tell the lady inside.."
"Her name is Tiffany.. that im waiting for her.. outside.."
"I'll be here.. till she forgives.. me.."

"But it's freezing outside"
"Are you sure you don't want to go in and tell her?"


I shook my head firmly.
Maybe i deserved this for shouting at her.
I knew i shouldn't.
Im the one who knew her most yet shouted at her for such stuff.

Jessi, control.
You should have controlled.

The delivery man nodded and went inside the huge mansion.

Tiff, im really sorry.
Please, can you please come out for me?
Im really sorry.
I don't want to stay here in the cold any longer.
Im really cold.
Can you come out and give me a hug?
Telling me everything is fine?

Few minutes later, the delivery man came out.


"I've told her"
"But she just said 'okay' and nothing else"


The delivery man said with a shrug.
I nodded with a sad smile.


"Thanks.."

Tiff, you're still upset with me?
Im sorry.
I really am.
I promise i won't fight or compare myself with your violin anymore.
Never.

Another hour later, my eyelids were really heavy.
I wanted to close my eyes and let my body fall.
But i held on.
I don't want to spill Tiff's favourite coffee.

I know, im a fool in love.
Tiff really meant a lot to me.


Suddenly, i heard a weak click and the gates shot open.
Standing there was Tiff with her hurt expression yet there was worry in her eyes.


"Tiff.."

I stood up slowly, holding onto the walls for support.
Throwing her a weak and tired smile, i passed the bouquet of flowers and totoro to her.


"Im sorry Tiff.."
"I really am.."
"Present.. and this.."


I handed her the coffee.
But i realised it was cold.
My gaze dropped.


"Im sorry.. Tiff.."

I let out a cough.

"I tried.. keeping it warm.. with my hands.."
"But i think.. the weather.. is too cold.."

My gastric at that time is acting up again.
Why are things always coming at the wrong timing?


"Tiff.. can you please.."
"Please.. accept my apology..?"
"Im sorry.. for shouting at.. you.."


This time, tears were welled up in Tiff's eyes.

"Why baby..?"

My eyelids were really heavy now.
I wish i could just let my eyelids fall together with my body.


"Why are you so foolish?"
"Why Jessi?"
"Why do you have to do this to yourself?" 


Tiff's crying now as she pulled me in for a hug.

"You know i don't need any presents"
"You know that Jessi"
"I don't need your coffee"
"All i needed was you by my side"
"I needed your support.."

"I know.."


I was clutching onto my stomach.
The pain was coming over.


"Tiff, im.. really.."

Tiff broke the hug and shot me a worried look.
She put me over her back and piggyback-ed me in.
Lying me back onto her bed, covering me with her thick winter blanket.
I coughed again with a sneeze behind it.


"Jessi, why are you so stupid?"
"I didn't come out"
"Why did you stay here?"
"You'll die of the cold"


I smiled.

"I believe you.. won't let me.. die there"
"You love me.. more than to.. see me die.. don't you..?"


I let out a soft wince as i clutched onto my stomach tightly,
eyes squeezed closed.


"Jessi, what's wrong?!"
"Is your gastric acting up again?!"
"Why didn't you eat something!"
"Look at you now!"
"How long have you been waiting outside?!"


"An hour.. after i've quarrelled with you.."

"JESSI!"


Tiff hissed at me in annoyance.

"I wanted.. to apologise.."
"But you didn't.. respond to my calls.."

"That is not a reason but excuse you fool!"
"Give me a minute"


Tiff rushed off and came back with a tray of filled with food, water and pills.

"Take all these"
"Now"


I smiled.

"You don't.. have to.. do these Tiff.."
"I deserved it.."
"For shouting.. at you.."

"You deserve nothing than these food and stuff here!"
"You don't deserve to be in the cold outside you fool!"


I was really tired.
Before i could reply, a sudden state of darkness took over me.


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"No"
"It's no longer my everything"
"You're mine"
"You're my first Jessi"
"I promise"


Instead of me, Tiff had my face cupped in her hands and smiled,
giving our nose rub against each other sweetly.

"If im the first"
"Will that make you say yes to miss your performance and rest back here?"


"It's okay"
"I understand"


I knew she can't put her violin down like how she said she would.
It's fine.
Im used to it already.

"Nonono"
"Jessi, give me some time"
"I'll change and next time i'll say yes"
"I just need some time Jessi"
"Really-"


I shut her up by putting my finger over her lips.

"Shh"
"It's okay"
"I understand everything Tiff"
"I really do"
"But i really really have to go out for awhile"
"30 minutes, and i'll be back"
"Get back in bed and rest"

"Okay?"

I tucked her back in bed and walked out of the office,
towards Sooyoung's.
Giving it a knock, i entered to see Sooyoung with a frown.

"What's wrong Soo?"

"It's getting on my nerves not being able to get hold of that killer Sica"

"I know"
"But we might be able to narrow down the search"
"We need some of your help"
"My team has managed to find out the wigs shop available in Korea"
"And they are going to search it out"
"Can you support them a little?"

"Oh?"
"Sure, get them to meet my team in 10 minutes"
"We'll be done"


"Thanks Soo"
"I'll try my best to solve it"


Sooyoung nodded with a smile as she picked up the car keys,
signalling Yoona to follow her.
The two exited the room, landing a pat on my shoulder.

We've to solve this first.
Quickly.


Yuri's POV

Should i call Tiff now?
How is she?
Im really sorry for what i've done last night.

Tiff, please forgive me, will you?
Our three dinner dates, it is still on right?

Sigh.
I don't care anymore.

"Yoboseyo"

"Tiff?"


She sounded much more better last night.

"Where are you now?"

"Better than where i was"

"Im sorry Tiff"
"I really am"
"Can you let me make it up for you?"


"No"

"Tiff, please"
"Im sorry, i'll make it up to you"
"Your violin is still with me"
"Let me return it to you or do you wanna come back to my house?"


I knew she wouldn't want to.
Well, just trying my luck.

"Are you with Jessica now?"

Don't try to lie Tiff.
I love you so much why do you have to look for someone who doesn't bother about you?
Why?

"So what if i am?"
"Does that make any difference?"


I knew it.
Jessica, just wait.
You just wait.

"Im coming over now, Tiff"

"Don't"
"I don't want to see you"

"But i want to Tiff"
"You can't get in"


"Accept my apology at least"
"And i promise i won't come over"

"How do you expect someone upset with you still accept your apology?"
"Just to make you leave me alone?"


She was getting mean.
Nevermind, i know she is just upset.

"But im really sorry"
"How do you want me to apologise to you?"

"Me?"
"You apologise?"
"Stay out in the cold for 6 hours"

"6 hours?!"
"It's Christmas the day after today Tiff"
"Really cold"

"Oh, then i guess it's fine?"
"You don't have to apologise"


"But i want to Tiff"
"And you promised me for three dinner dates"
"You once told me you are one that never break promises"


I heard a short pause.

"Fine"
"Dates are on"
"But that's just promises and nothing"
"To add on, i want my violin and my belongings back now"
"I mean now"


I smiled.
She forgave me, half at least?
This call weren't redundant at least.

"Im coming"
"See you later"
"Im sorry"


An hour later, i was dragging all of Tiff's belongings outside Seoul's Security Burea building.
I let out a sigh as i took the lift and up to Jessica's laboratory.
Giving a polite knock, Yuri stood there and waited for awhile.

No one was there.
Yuri was about to walk away when a familiar figure came out.

The glass door then shot open.

"You can leave now"
"I'll bring my stuff in"


"Let me help you"
"Are you feeling better?"


My hands immediately went out to her but got yanked away roughly.
Now, Tiff really hates me this much?

"I get it"
"I will go out and stand in the cold for 6 hours"
"Will that appease you?"


Tiff rolled her eyes in annoyance.

"Go ahead"
"Im not stopping you"


I let out a sigh and walked out of the building,
standing outside there.
The cold here is seriously no joke.

I stood here for an hour.

Tiff must be kidding me.
Stand there for 6 hour?
Which stupid fool would do that?

Just as i was about to leave, 
deciding not to go against my body because of Tiff,
i heard a voice behind me.

"Yuri"
"Wait Yuri"


I turned around.
Geez.
Why can't she just disappear from my life as well as Tiff's?
She's the wall blocking Tiff and I.

"Here"
"Have this and go home"
"Don't mind Tiff and her childish requests"
"Drink this and keep warm, don't catch a cold when such a merry season is nearing"


She smiled to me.
WHAT?

"Thanks for your fake concern, Jessica"
"And to tell you something, im not teaching you violin anymore"
"Go and find someone else"


She paused for a moment before nodding her head sadly.

"I understand"
"Im sorry for being so stupid"
"For not understanding your instructions"
"Here take this"


She pushed the warm cup of coffee into my hands.
I was annoyed.

"Can you stop this coffee giving thing?!"

I shouted at her as i spilled the whole cup of warm coffee over her hands.
She let out a painful wince, looking hurt in her eyes.

"Stop pretending to be so hurt"
"I swear it just disgust the hell out of me"
"Stop being so fake!"
"Tiff's mine!"


I then stormed off from Jessica,
leaving her alone outside the building.


Taeyeon's POV

It's been two days since i've last seen Fany.
Where is she now?

I missed her.
Our violin lessons, is it going to just stop here, Fany?

But wait..


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flashback;;
••••••••••••••

–«»––«»––«»––«»––«»–
"Where does she work or live?"
"Do you know?"


Yuri shrugged.

"I heard that she is a forensic scientist and works for Korea's defence force"
"At the main headquarters"

–«»––«»––«»––«»––«»–

•••••••••••••••••••••••
end of flashback;;
•••••••••••••••••••••••


Yes.
Ever since that night, Fany is sick.
Fany must with her.
And Yuri told me she didn't even take good care of Fany.

Im going to look for her now.

Travelled for an hour before reaching the lobby of the building.
I saw Fany talking to a girl.
Who is she?
Her backview is so familiar.

I walked towards them and overheard part of the conversation.

"Are you okay Jessi?"
"Why are you so foolish?"
"You shouldn't have even approached her"
"Your hands, look at the tiny blisters"


"It's okay Tiff-"

Who is she to deserve so much attention from my Fany?
I stormed towards them and roughly pushed that girl away from Fany.

"Taeyeon?"
"What are you doing here?"

"Fanyfany!"
"Taetae misses you!"


I pouted a litle, wrapping my arms around her.

"Taetae wants violin lesson!"

Fany smiled and pulled us apart.

"Okay, we'll have our lesson today"
"But a short one okay Taeyeon?"
"I've a performance later"
"I'll teach you a new song today"

"Jinjja?!"


Im really happy after hearing those words.
The happiness came from the inside of me.
Not anywhere else.

Following behind her,
I noticed that that girl was also behind.

"Who is she, Fany?"

"Someone important to me, why?"


I shook my head.
Important?

"Am i important to you?"

"Of course you are"
"You're my first student, Taeyeon"


YAY.
Im important to Fany too.
I bet i worth more than whoever she is.

Fany taught me for an hour or so before calling it a day.

"Will we be seeing each other tomorrow?"

"Im afraid so, Taeyeon"
"We'll see each other after Christmas"
"I want my own holidays too"


I nodded disappointedly.

"Practice hard and i'll give you a little surprise okay?"

Surprise?!
Oh yes!

"I will!"
"By then, don't forget my surprise!"

"I won't"
"But i want you to master that piece of song"
"Wedding dress has always been my all time favourite"
"So i'll know if you did well or not"


Favourite?
Of course i will play it well!


A/N:  Conversations are in BLUE, flashbacks conversations are in TURQUOISE while the conversations being overheard will be in LIGHT BLUE.
So, are you all disappointed that they did not get together?
Im sorry to have gotten all your hopes high.

Kwon seobang is so mean to Jessica here. ):
Our soshi had left for Japan.
Sunny seemed really sick to not have left with the girls.
#GetwellsoonSOSHI <3

Especially my top bias - Jessica.
My bias list has never been messed up before yo!

I've written this down on Christmas eve people.
So..

More A/N to be seen on the next chapter.(:
And something sad, people unsubscribed from me )':
Yup, double update.

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Rpr363
#1
Chapter 22: Ahhhh its almost finish....pleas come back for this story thornim☺️
Rpr363
#2
Chapter 2: Eventhough yultae falling in love with tiffany...but fany's love is only for sica
TAENGSIC2007 #3
Chapter 22: Please comeback authornim.. ╥﹏╥ Please update this story. Its been o long since you last updated this. I hope you are doing fine. I will be waiting for you to continue this story. I'll root for you! Hwaiting! (๑>؂< ๑)۶
otnine0922 #4
Chapter 22: Will there be a possibility that you will update your story?? I hope you come back author ssi
otnine0922 #5
Chapter 22: Will you ever finish this story author ssi i really miss and love this story.... it's my nth time reading it
Kidzero_ss #6
Please update your story again~~ :( it's really good
DANISH88
#7
Chapter 22: Authornim.. where are you..?please update your story
we really miss your story..it's really good
ophilpia #8
Chapter 22: Authornim.. where are you..?
Please update this story
JeTiHyun
#9
Authornim, please do update this story again~~