Sigh.

That's all she's been doing.

Another soft sigh escaped her lips.

Sliding her small frame down with her back on the large mirror in the practice room with her beautiful face buried on her palms. She bit her lips to hold down her tears.

Don't you dare cry, Kim Taeyeon.

She inhaled as deeply as possible.

Suddenly, she hissed at the sudden flash of light from the opening of the door. She cover her eyes while peeking slightly then let out a soft chuckle.

" Hey Tiff " she smiled.

Tiffany gave her bestfriend a small but encouraging smile, " Hey ". She took seat beside her and pat her arm, " Look-"

" I'm alright, " Taeyeon cut her off, " I'm alright, Tiff " she closed her eyes to avoid her piercing gaze.

" How the f-" she let out a heavy sigh, " i know you're not. Tae, i know you. you.. you " Tiffany inhaled sharply for she's in the verge of tears, " you don't have to act so tough, let it all out. You know i'm here for you " she whispered softly while caressing her hair.

Taeyeon didn't replied. She sat there, in silent. Tiffany grew anxious and when she was about to say something else, " I'm alright, " she replied, soft but broken. " Oh Tae.. " Tiffany wiped her tears away while hugging her leader. " I'm sorry i'm not much of a help. I'll give you some time alone, " Taeyeon nodded in appreciation. Tiffany stood up and walked towards the door, looking back one more time and let out a soft sigh.

Again, the darkness surrounds her. Occupies her mind and her wavering emotion. but again, the same piercing light came from the door and she let out a sigh, " Tiff, I said-" but she stopped.

She couldn't breathe.

Frozen on her spot.

There, stood by the door with soft look in his eyes.

The one she adore, the one she love the most, the one who captured her heart.

" Baekhyun " she whispered softly.

Baekhyun gave her a small smile. " Hey " he whispered back. 

He made his way towards her with a careful step. His eyes never left hers and his heart beating faster as he took each step closer. Sitting slowly in front of her with his mind repeating how beautiful she looks even if it's dark. They just sat there, staring at each other.

" Are you okay? " he broke the silence. Taeyeon just nodded while breaking the long eye contact, dropping her gaze at the floor. 

" You don't have to lie to me, " he chuckled but it's not the same like it used to. Baekhyun slide to sat beside her and cupped her face to make her look at him. And when they locked their gaze, Taeyeon couldn't help but to choke, her rising tears that she held for so long is threatening to burst. He caresses her cheek lovingly, " let it all out, " he whispered with a cracking voice. At that painful sound from her lover, knowing how much he's been holding back as much as she did, enough to break her walls. 

All of those pain she's been holding back just came out accompanied by her soft sobbing echoed through the large practice room. " My angel, " he held her closely and rest his chin on her head. He let her cry on his chest, her sobbing never ceased and that broke his heart. 

" You've been holding in so much, " he thought to himself and a teardrop escape his eyes as he buried his face onto her hair. 

Once she stopped, Baekhyun looked at her and wiped her remaining tears. Her nose was red and her eyes was puffed so bad, " you still look like an angel to me " he whispered. Taeyeon let out a chuckle while punching his arm lightly. " Stop " her voice came out hoarse and cracked.

While she was busy fixing her messy hair, Baekhyun stare at her with the same adoring look in his eyes everytime they met, " Be strong for me " he whispered. Taeyeon stopped her actions and lift her gaze to met his eyes.

" Be strong for me. I know we have people that are against us right now, lots of them. Do not take in the negative things they throw at you. Stay away from any of your social media account, rest and have some sleep. Eat your meal properly and be around the people that are always there for you, " he softly said while caressing her cheek, " I'm here, remember that. And i'll always be. " he pressed his lips on her forehead and finally, a small but beautiful smile escaped her lips.