No POV

Life is like a foodchain... when one organism gets introduced into the food chain, everything changes.

Is it a good thing or a bad thing?

A story is going to be revealed.

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Tiffany's POV

I watched Yuri walk with Sica, their hands intertwined.

My heart hurts so much.

Why can't it be me Yuri is walking with?

"Hey, Fany. What's... up?" Taeyeon's words trailed away, "Do you... do you want to go for yogurt or something later?"

"Nah. I think I'll stay at the dorm. You can go get it yourself if you want though."

"It's fine. I'll go back with you. You don't seem well."

"I'm okay, Taetae. If you want the yogurt, just go ahead."  I said in a slightly louder tone.

"O-Okay..." I saw her walk away quickly.

Yuri's POV

~Meanwhile, YulSic's Side~

"Sica!" I turned around upon hearing someone call my girlfriend's name.

"Taecyeon oppa?" I heard Sica ask.

Ok Taecyeon?

"What are you doing here?" I asked him coldly.

"Can't I come back to my old school?" he asked.

"Why are you being so cold to him? Forgive and Forget remember?" Sica asked me.

"Exactly, Kwon. Why are you so hot-headed?" Taecyeon smiled, "Anyway Sica, I wanted to ask you if you're free this monday. Maybe we could catch a movie or some--"

"Yes!" Sica replied too quickly.

"Great then. Monday, I'll wait for you here." he continued smiling, before smirking at me.

I glanced at Sica before walking away quickly.

She caught up with me, "What's wrong?"

"..."

"Can't I watch a movie with my old friend?"

"Don't you mean EX-BOYFRIEND?!" I asked, putting emphasise on the last word.

"What?! You don't trust me?" Sica asked.

"He didn't even finish his sentence and you said yes right away! When was the last time we caught a movie together?!" I asked, really angry.

"If you don't trust me, then what is a relationship? Maybe we should just break up!" she shouted at me.

I was taken aback, "Maybe we should then!" I put on my poker face when I really wanted to cry.

She shouted at me because of him.

She's breaking up with me because of him.

I ran to the beach and cried.

I walked lifelessly to Taeyeon and Tiffany's dorm a while later.

I saw Tiffany playing video games on the computer.

She turned around and saw my eyes, "What happened? Are you okay, Yuri?"

"Sica... Taecyeon... breakup..." I muttered.

"What? You guys broke up because of Taecyeon?"

I just nodded.

"Sorry, Yuri. I never thought that..." 

She hugged me.

Taeyeon's POV

Are we even considered a couple?

Why is it that you only smile when you see Yuri?

Why is it that I'm not the one who brings you smiles?

Why?

I think about you a million times a day.

I'm not just a tiny girl when I'm with you.

I'm a man. I'm someone who wants to protect you.

I know that I'm not the one.

But I don't want to lose you.

I walked back to the dorm with tears filling up my eyes.

I wanted to just quietly go into my room.

But what I saw was just heartbreaking.

Tiffany was embracing Yuri.

I tried to stop the tears.

I love my parents for giving me such a great poker face.

I just walked into my room without making a sound.

Tears kept falling down after that.

Can't she see that I'm breaking?

Or is she too concerned about Yuri that I don't exist?

Why can't she see me?

Why can't she understand my heart?

I rubbed my tears away as I was prepared to go out and get a drink or something.

Just when I was about to go out, she said something that totally broke my into pieces.

"You know I love you, Yuri ah."

She was joking. I know.

She would never confess.

Even then... even if it was a joke.

I never heard those three words.

Not even as a joke.

Now I'm hearing it... but it wasn't directed to me.

I ended up staying in my room the whole day and cried.

I skipped meals.

I didn't care.

I didn't want to go out.

I didn't feel like it.

I ended up crying myself to sleep.

That happened for a few days.

I refused to go out.

I seldom ate.

Tiffany's POV

What am I supposed to do?

Yuri and Taetae aren't eating regularly or even coming out.

I was pacing around my room when I got a call.

Yuri?

"Annyeong. What's up, Yuri?"

I heard a slightly hoarse voice speaking, "Could you... help me? I'm sick... sorry if it's too much trouble."

"No trouble at all!" I immediately said.

I rushed to her dorm and took care of her, of course, not forgetting to leave Taetae a note if she even comes out.

Taeyeon's POV

I sneezed as I lay on my bed.

I didn't feel good.

Maybe it was because of not eating regularly.

I remember having some medication in the drawer in the kitchen.

I went out when I saw a note

Yuri is sick. I'm gonna take care of her.

If you need anything, just go to her dorm.

Pyeong.

~Fany.

Yuri again.

Why is it always her?

I checked the drawer.

No more panadol.

Darn it.

I walked groggily to Yuri's dorm.

I knocked on the dorm.

Fany was at the door.

"Good! You actually came out. What do you need, Taetae?" she asked, smiling.

What I need is love from you...

"I need panadol. I have a slight headache." I lied.

"Oh. I think Yuri has some here." she went into the house for a bit before taking panadol out and handing it to me.

"Thanks, Fany. I love you." 

"No problem. Anything for my girlfriend right?" she kissed my cheek.

Why did I even try?

I'll never hear those words.

She didn't even notice anything different about me.

Why do I keep living in a lie?

I went back to the dorm, ate my medicine and slept.

Yuri's POV

~One Week Later~

Jessica and Taecyeon are official.

Still, it hurts so much.

But Tiffany was always there to comfort me.

Speaking of her... where's Taeyeon nowadays? I don't see her around.

Just when I was thinking about her, I saw her going to the rooftop.

"Taeyeon!" I called.

"Oh. Hi, Yuri. What's up?" she asked casually.

"Where have you been these days? I haven't been able to find you!"

"I always go to the rooftop nowadays. Maybe you can find me there."

"Okay. Thanks."

I saw her walk away when Fany ran towards me.

"Did you see Taetae?"

"Rooftop I believe."

"Thanks Yul." she ran upstairs.

Taeyeon's POV

I sighed.

Why is life like that?

"Taetae!" someone hugged me from behind.

I smiled just at looking at her.

"I missed you." she pouted.

"I missed you too, Fany."

"Whenever I went back to the dorm, you'd be sleeping. Why don't you wait for me like before?"

"Sorry, I'm just really tired with my homework and all."

"I understand, Taetae." she wrapped her arms around my neck and kissed me.

I smiled slightly after we pulled away.

Her phone rang.

She smiled right after talking to whoever was on the phone.

"Yuri asked me to--"

I nodded before she finished her sentence.

She's always more important.

If you could just choose me over her for once.

I went back to the dorm and let out all my feelings on a piece of paper.

Yuri is always first. Yuri is always first. Yuri is always first. No matter what, I'm second in your heart. I was second when we weren't dating, and second even now. Can't you hear my heart? It was beating for you only. Now... I'm not even sure if it's beating.

I put that piece of paper in my drawer and locked it.

~The Next Night~

"Taetae~! I just bought something. Could you help me fix it?"

I nodded.

She gave me this small barbecue pit.

I started fixing it, while she looked at my things.

"Can't you help me, Fany?"

"Hmm? Sure."

"I need to use the washroom for a while." I stood up and left.

By the time I went out, I saw Tiffany holding a key.

"Yah! Give that back!" I tried to reach for the key but unfortunately, due to my shortness, I couldn't.

"Where does this belong? Which lock does this key unlock? Hmm..."

She opened the lock of my drawer.

Uh Oh.

She took that paper out and read it.

"What's this?" she asked me, with slight worry on her face.

"Nothing. Just... just give it back!" I jumped and tried to reach for the paper.

"Taetae... what's the real meaning of this?" she asked me.

"So what if you knew? Would it change anything?" I asked.

"Just tell me what it means already!"

"It means that I'm always second. That Yuri always comes before me. You said you gave up. You said you moved on. But why... why aren't I the one? Why isn't it me you tell those three words to? Why..." I cried.

"..."

"What's the difference between me and Yuri? She's better at sports but I'm better at academics. So what's the difference? Why is she the one and I'm not?" I continued asking.

"I love her. I love Yuri. Not... Sorry, Taetae."

Hearing her say that again makes it hurt even more.

"Maybe we should... maybe we should break up... if you don't..." I gulped, "love me... then what's the use?"

"I... I'll learn to... I..."

"You can't learn to love someone, Fany. It just has to come... you just have to..." I sighed.

"Don't... don't leave me... Taetae..." she looked at me with a pleading expression.

"Sorry, Fany... But I just can't live like this anymore."

I walked out of my room, then the dorm and went back to my house, where I cried endless tears.

Tiffany's POV

She... I can't believe. 

All this while... she...

She was so hurt... but... she never.

Never told me.

Why would she suffer alone?

I was at a loss for words.

Taeyeon's POV

I sat on the beach.

"Taeyeon, what are you doing here alone?"

Sica?

"Hey. What's up? Where's your girl?"

"I don't have one."

"What?"

"I broke up with her."

"WHAT?! I thought you loved her..."

"I do. But does she feel the same?"

"Sorry, Taeyeon."

"Why didn't you choose Yuri?"

"You know I don't like seeing the people I love cry right?"

"Stop changing the subject."

"I don't know..."

"You don't like seeing the people you love cry right?"

She nodded.

"Two people are crying because of your choice. Because you chose Taecyeon."

"Two? Yul isn't crying. She looks over it actually. And who's the other?"

"Are you that blind? She has been crying like crazy for so long."

"Even then... who's the other?"

"The person you're talking to right now."

"You? What has this got to do with me again?"

"Because you chose Taecyeon, Yuri was alone. Who do you think would take care of Yuri when she's alone and weak?"

"Fany... oh... sorry, Taeyeon."

I shook my head.

"It's not your fault..."

No POV

~10 Years Later~

Taeyeon is a world renowned singer, Tiffany is a world famous lawyer and YulSic were both top designers.

What happened, you ask.

YulSic got together after Taeyeon's coversation with Sica and TaeNy avoided each other.

Then they graduated.

Taeyeon's POV

Aigoo... how am I supposed to get home with this crowd of fans around?

They recognize my car... I guess I should take public transport.

I put on my cap and walked to the monorail station.

Beep. Beep. Beep.

The train arrived.

I sat down with my head low.

The next few stops came by and eventually, someone took the seat beside me.

Just then, Sooyoung called.

"Annyeong, Danshin! Yah. I saw your fanpage. Ehh... they were totally off with your profile. Your height is 160? Unbelievable!"

I sighed, "Just cut to the point, Shikshin."

"Jeez. I wanted to tell you about the wrong info..."

"Anyway...?"

"Oh right! Are you coming to the party tonight?"

"Yeah. As long as the fans don't stop me..." I sighed again.

"Hahaha. Too bad for ya. Me and my wifey are really lucky to not be a star."

"Oh shut up, Sooyoung."

Tiffany's POV

Sooyoung? Shikshin?

She must be from our class.

But... she doesn't look like anyone I know...

Oh well. Soo invited her... so...

Taeyeon's POV

~That Night~

God... it was so hard to get in.

I saw Sooyoung immediately.

"Hey Soo! What's up?"

"I'm cool. Well... now that I'm seeing you in person... maybe you are 160..." she joked.

I smiled, "By the way, thanks for telling me it's a masquerade party at the last minute!"

"No probs, Danshin."

I shook my head, "Anyway, where's Yul and Sica?"

"At the balcony. Probably making out or some sort."

I went to the balcony.

"Oh god... could you guys stop making out for just a second?"

"What? Come on, the last time we made out was in the car just now." Yuri smiled.

"Really..." I shook my head.

Sica looked at me, "Do you think she's coming?"

"Who?"

"You know who I'm talking about, Taeyeon."

"I don't know. Maybe? Maybe not? How would I know anyway?" I sighed.

Just then, another person came in.

She looks... like no one I know.

Well, maybe it's cause we've grown up and we're wearing masquerades.

Oh wait... isn't she that girl who was sitting next to me in the train?

I approached her.

She seemed to remember me, "Oh, Annyeong!" she greeted me.

"Annyeong."

"So... what's your name?" she asked.

"Name? Haru."

"Haru. Well, nice to meet you, Haru."

"And yours?"

"Stephanie."

"Oh. Hi, Steph."

"Hey." we both ended up laughing.

~After a while of hanging out~

"So. It's interesting meeting you, Haru."

"I feel the same way about you, Steph."

"So... uhh... I've been quite curious about something."

"That is?"

"You're a nice person... and all... so how's your love life? Got a boyfriend?"

I smiled bitterly at that question.

"Boyfriend? No. My love life... I don't like to talk about it."

"Oh... why?"

"Let's just say I don't have a good experience."

"Oh... okay. Sorry."

"It's okay. Actually, on second thought, since you're interesting, I guess I can tell you."

"Great! Thanks."

"I was kinda an idol in school before but... well, I loved this girl. And... well... she liked someone else. But she told me that she was over it. She wasn't though. Her 'crush' was always her top priority... and... it didn't go well."

Tiffany's POV

Taeyeon?

But her name is...

"Uhh... you said you were kind of an idol... I never heard of you."

"Oh? This is a masquerade party afterall. Wouldn't be fun if you reveal your real name right? Unless yours is?"

"Technically, it is. But I go by a different name. So anyway, how does this girl of yours look like?"

"Hmm... charming eye-smile... beautiful smile... the list goes on..."

I smiled and pulled her out.

"Uh.. What's wrong?" she asked me, slightly surprised.

I took my masquerade off.

"Tiffany..." she was speechless.

She slowly removed hers.

I leaned forward and hugged her.

She pulled away.

"Fany..."

"I can't get you off my mind, Kim Taeyeon. I miss you..."

"..."

"When you left, my whole world lost its light. Maybe I was wrong from the beginning. I did move on. I was over it. I just liked her a little. But you... it's a different thing."

She closed her eyes, "Even if that's true... I can't date you."

"Why?" I asked.

"I don't want you to get hurt. You're a soft girl. My fans can be very... crazy. They'll do so many mean things to you. I don't want that to happen." she explained.

"I don't care. All that matters is that I'm with you."

~One Year Later~

"Taetae!" I ran and clung onto her.

She smiled, "Missed me that much?"

"Did the fans get all over you? Did any of them go crazy because of you?" I asked continuously.

She chuckled, "Even if that did happen, you were always on my mind. I love you, Miyoungie."

I smiled, "I love you too, Taetae. Very much."

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A/N:

Soo. How was it? Cool? y?

I think I've been writing too much TaeNy/YulSic. 

Put your hands up if you want SooSun and YoonHyun!