19 | Feelings

 

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"Appa!!!" Little Joohyun come running down the stairs after she caught her father just walked out the palace. And due to her loud voice, her father went back and was surprised to see his daughter only on her short without a top.

 

"Princess, you don't run around the palace in that. Where's the maid? Why did they let you wear only in short?"

 

Joohyun ignored her father and rushed all the way to him, greeting him with a big hug right away when he lowered himself. She pulled back after a while. "Appa, can I ask if teacher Im will come tonight? It's been a week since her last visit." she asks, wondering why the kind teacher never went back anymore. She only had 5 months tutoring her. It bothers her why she's never seeing her anymore.

 

"Yeah, it's been a week. But I'm sorry honey. I have no idea yet. It was your Omma who recommended her. Probably once she get back from her trip in Beijing, we'll heard news about her. For now, go back to your room and put on some shirt. It's not okay for a princess going around the palace in her short only. Do you understand that?" The King caresses his daughter's cheeks briefly before he kiss her cheek.

 

"So I still have to wait for months, right? I mean... Omma is going to comeback not that soon." a sad pout formed in Joohyun's face.

 

"Well, yeah. You're right. 4 months from now."

 

"Can we call her?" Joohyun suggested.

 

"Even if we will call her, it will only be quick. She's busy in China, honey."

 

Sighing in defeat, Joohyun shrugs her shoulders. "But if Omma calls, don't forget and call me, okay?"

 

"Yup, honey. I would never miss that."

 

"Okay." Joohyun smiled. Then she bowed. "Have a nice day, Appa. Don't be too stress in your work." she said and kiss his forehead, cheek and then nose. "Joohyun will change now." She eventually runs back upstairs.

 

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"Yah! Peng! I am asking you. How did you know about my mother?" Yoona asked back when she realized Seohyun was lost in her thoughts.

 

The younger girl snapped out of trance. "You. Your mother is indeed... Teacher Im?" As she asks back rather, needing more confirmation.

 

Yoona nodded gently her head. "You are her... student before?" She carefully said. Seohyun's bothered expression is definitely telling her that she was.

 

"Y-Yes. She... she... was my teacher... a tutor honestly." Seohyun confessed softly. "For five months." she gulped, as she keep her emotions at bay.

 

Yoona didn't quite hear Seohyun's voice. "Pardon?"

 

Seohyun cleared before she rephrase her words. "Your mother, she was my tutor for five months back when I was still a kid. The reason why I ask you about the rain was because... it reminds me of her. It reminds me of that moment she shared about it. No one has ever did that except you... and teacher Im. Which honestly made me missed her."

 

Yoona goose bumps again. It was a surprise for her. "You - you become my mother's student? S-Serious?" Chuckles her softly. "Like... Oh God, this isn't just random right? I mean...me... her daughter... and you, her student. I can't believe this. What... what a small world then."

 

"I know right? B-But... you told me... your mom... she was also in heaven. That means... " Seohyun pause as she thought of what she's going to say. That moment, she recalled the past. "The reason why she never come back was..."

 

"She died?" Yoona finished Seohyun's words, though it hurts to think. And it never failed to make her heart aches. "Do you mean... you don't know about Mom - what happened to her?"

 

"Honestly... She just suddenly disappeared. I have no contact about her so... I thought she just changed her job. My father said it was the case." Seohyun hesitantly mentioned her father. Now she actually understand why she never comes back. It suddenly made her heart saddens and aches her heart. She bit her lip, as her eyes started to somehow water. "I'm sorry to open the topic. I just... couldn't help it. I mean... all I know, not until today... she... she's still out there." Her voice cracks, as suddenly, her emotions wavers. "She's still out there... teaching. Teacher more... kids... just like me...b-before. She was a good to me, Yoongie. She's like even my second mother." Unconsciously, her tears drops. She instantly wiped off and lowered her head low. Biting on her finger, she couldn't take the heaviness of her chest and she broke down, softly crying. Later, she covered her face with her two hands. She's feeling a bit embarrass but at the same time, broken. "I'm sorry... I'm so sorry."

 

Yoona was literally caught off guard. But her instincts made her immediately move, bringing the younger girl into her embrace. 'Oh Mom, what have you done... what have you done to my Peng?' Her chest is also heavy, but she made sure she won't also be weak and broke down like Seohyun, who just seemed to know what happened about her teacher. She keeps on rubbing her back, despite the cut she got that was long forgotten. 'Aigoo... Peng... I feel you. I totally understand you.' All that she knew this time to comfort a broken childhood friend. Who would have thought they're already connected through her mother? She had a lot of questions about this, but she chooses to ignore and focus to Seohyun. It really hurts for her if she cried. If she's broken. The last time she saw her like this was when she's disappointed in their ruin plans to spend Paris alone. She wouldn't like seeing her like this again. She hoped it's the last time.

 

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Opening her eyes slowly but surely, Yoona flipped her body to her back and turned her head to the right, to which she expects to see Seohyun still on the bed. But to her dismay, she wasn't on the bed anymore. She hastily sat up, rubs her eyes to make sure she was just hallucinating, but no, she's not really on her bed. It's already been 2 days since Seohyun broke down upon the death of her teach which happens to be her mother... and she thought she will see her lazing on her bed to go to school again, that she needs to wake her up. Seohyun was really sad for the past two days. But she really has to understand. However, it seems she woke up early now.

 

Getting off of the bed, she slipped for the second time upon stepping on another thing. And this time, it wasn't a deodorant, it's her shampoo bottle. "Ugh!!! When will she stop being like this to me." Came her groan as she slowly got up, holding her hips. It wasn't just the shampoo bottle but she also caught another mess on the floor, her night socks that she normally wear every time she sleeps. Her pair of socks are the cutest thought. Because her love for Peng is even on it; Peng's image are printed. Picking them up, she also caught another crumpled paper under the bed. "What? Didn't I warned her papers should only be on the study room? Aish, this kid." once again, she has to pick them up and check what are them. "Oh, cheers. How cool." she discovered they're another self composed cheers from the younger girl. "She might probably end up a coach if she keeps doing this." joked her, proceeding to the younger girl's bathroom. Good thing and there's no mess on the floor except for the toothbrush that she forgot to put into the glass. She just left it on the counter. Likewise, she cleaned it and walked out with a huge yawn while spreading her arms.

 

"Wait, it's Saturday today, right? Why is she so early today?" Upon realizing what day it is, she hastily rushed to her bed and picked up her phone. But as she was about to call her, she noticed in the corner of her eyes, her phone is on top of her night stand. Before she knows it, she heard a loud voice, singing so loud - "She's still here?" which means one thing.

 

Hurriedly, she went down stairs and saw Seohyun on the kitchen, singing a song called 'Shake it' while dancing . She's back facing her, so she hasn't stopped. Yoona covered when she was about to laugh. Instead, she laughs inside. Tiptoeing, she walk forward and silently take her seat on the chair. Her face is literally red by now, the more she watch her sing and dance the song. She's wearing earphones on both ears, so it seems she's not hearing any noise. Plus, the song is really a dance track, who would hear her surroundings? What made it more entertaining, she's on her pair of pajamas, then she's shaking her . Yoona can't take it and cover her face now, lowering her body to hide under the table. It was on time Seohyun unconsciously turned while still singing and dancing, and put the two plates on top of the table.

 

"Shake it oh shake it... Shake it shake it up for me~ Shake it oh shake it... Shake it shake it up for me~ Shake it oh shake it... Shake it shake it up for me~"

 

Yoona was about to come out to show herself already when Seohyun accidentally dropped the fork on the floor and bends over to picked it up - the girl caught her. She waves awkwardly while grinning. "Hi."

 

Seohyun's face turned a shade of red. "Y-yah! Just when did you.." she wasn't able to finish her words when Yoona got up.

 

"Nanananananana... " Yoona imitated the dance playfully.

 

Seohyun got more embarrass and out of her mind, she grabs the apple on the basket on top of their table and throw it to Yoona furiously. 

 

Yoona quickly catches the apple. And before she knows it, another flying apple approaches her sight. It hits her shoulder. And then another one, she swiftly caught it on time before it could hit her again. "Wait up!" another one, she just avoided because her two hands are already occupied with the two apples. "Nanananana..." she decided to tease rather again, earning another flying apple... she throws the others and catches it on time. Until she finds herself throwing it back and catching the new flying apple. Generally, the kitchen was filled with apples flying and rolling on the floor.

 

It only stop when the basket was thrown, that ends in Yoona's head. Yoona stood in her ground, motionless and sighed as defeat from Seohyun's attack. Seohyun's guiltiness however came on that instant and she rushed to her side. A sudden playfulness came to Yoona's mind and she leaned in, on time the basket was off of her head, kissing the latter's lips for a brief moment. But it came so shock for Seohyun. It was her turn to stood motionless.

 

Before the younger girl could hit her through the basket, "I think I need to take a bath now." she animatedly runs away.

 

Seohyun gulped and bit her lip. She can feel her cheeks heating up and heart beats beating so damn fast. Butterflies are even once again on her stomach. She's sure only Yoona has the effect on her. "This isn't normal anymore." utters her, thinking she might catch a cold if the feelings will not fade right away at the moment.

 

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"I know you want to say something, so just spill it." Yoona said before take a spoonful of rice into . After her bath and change into a comfortable black jeans and black sweat shirt, she went straight back to the kitchen and have her breakfast, with a girl that definitely look so fresh in the morning. This is their first breakfast together in the dorm. It seems special for her. "By the way, another one pound. Since you knocked me down again earlier with your mess. Hehe." she reminded. It's the fourth time she's asking her for money after another mess. 

 

"Do you have plans today?" Seohyun didn't waste the chance and asked. It's the day she will go and see the British Royalties, she's anxious if Yoona has a plan for the day.

 

"I have, but I'll tell you later. We're going to see the result right? I'm excited." Yoona giggles, showing her excitement. "I'm excited to see you on top!" she exclaimed further.

 

Seohyun smiled. "I am too. But... can you tell me what's your plan first? I can't wait for it also."

 

"Later after we see the result. Can you be patient first, also?" said Yoona as she bite on her ham again.

 

"Okay." Shrugging her shoulders, Seohyun decided not to push it anymore. She already has in mind on how to go to her schedule, but she's afraid it will ruin Yoona's plan. She hoped it's not that important. It's only 2 and half hours she will be away, though. 'Aigoo, Yoongie... don't be upset later too. I seriously couldn't bring you to the event. I'm not yet ready to reveal who am I really. Aish, let's think positive.' She shook her head and have her meals. But she secretly glance at the doe-eyed girl, who's smiling from ear to ear while eating. "Yah, you're so silly!" she scolded.

 

"Wae? I'm just eating."

 

"You're smiling like an idiot!"

 

"Because I'm happy. I can't smile now eh?" Yoona truthfully answered. 'I'm happy I got to kiss you again. hehehe.' Heck, her mind has another thing.

 

"I didn't say that! It's just... Aish. Whatever." Seohyun shrugs and returned to her meal.

 

"By the way, about my school year in Chelsea..."

 

"Hmm?" Seohyun just casually looked back to the doe-eyed before her.

 

"Monday is going to be the start. Can I ask you something?"

 

"Sure."

 

Yoona think for a moment in silence before she proceeds. "Afternoon, three sharp, before I go home is the start of my training as well to be an official Chelsea player... I was wondering if... you can come and cheer for me too?" She wasn't sure about Seohyun's schedule so she wanted to ask about it. Just to assure if she can come or not.

 

"Monday? I only have a scheduled until two in the afternoon. Why not?" Seohyun brightly smiled.

 

"Chincha?" Yoona dramatically cried.

 

"Chincha." giggles the younger girl.

 

"Chincha? Chincha? Chincha?" Can't hold her joy, Yoona playfully repeated. 

 

Seohyun laughs. "I just told you."

 

"I just want to make sure. So it's a deal." Yoona held out her hand.

 

"Of course." Which Seohyun takes and shook their hands. "I promised this the last time in Paris though."

 

"I'm just making sure." Yoona grinned so wide.

 

"You're indeed so happy."

 

"Wae? You're not?"

 

"What do you see right now?" A big smile plastered in Seohyun's face right away.

 

Yoona felt giddy inside. "No. That's not convincing." however, she doesn't want to admit she's happy too. Or, she's just playing for her. Seohyun's big smile disappeared, as the latter pouted sadly. "That's more than convincing." Yoona quickly change her thoughts, as she laughs towards the girl. 

 

Seohyun took another apple from the basket, but she was reminded by the doe-eyed's kiss, which she immediately put the apple back to the basket and just choose to ignore Yoona's annoying alligator laugh. But sooner or later, she just grabs the apple and put it in the latter's mouth, shutting her momentarily. This time, it's her turn to evilly laugh.

 

"Aish, annoying." Yoona rolled her eyes and put the apple aside. She also ignores her laugh and finished her meal.

 

Soon, the younger girl died from laughing and also copied her roommate. Both are smiling from ear to ear, couldn't stop that happiness inside their hearts.

 

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Pulling over the scooter, Yoona turned off the engine and put the keys on her pocket first before she unlocked her helmet. She received Seohyun's helmet too, which she only hang in the handles.

 

"After this, you better tell me your plans for the rest of the day." Said Seohyun upon stepping out of the scooter.

 

Yoona followed her roommate. "You really can't stop about it, eh?" She giggles. It's funny to see how impatient she is.

 

"I have my plans too you know. So I hope it won't be bad."

 

"You also have?" Yoona exclaimed. "How come? My plans are for us, to be honest." It suddenly disappoints her even she doesn't know yet what is the girl's plan.

 

"That's why I want to know yours. Because I might ruin it, Yoongie!" Came Seohyun's anxious sentiment.

 

"Let's just see the result first. Don't worry, I won't be upset if ever." Putting on her snap back to her head, Yoona ushered the younger girl to just proceed to the University.

 

Seohyun rushed and wrapped her one arm aroun