20 | Stuck

 

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Enjoying and forgetting, that is what Yoona doing at the moment, with a friend that seems to understand her situation. She didn't think twice earlier and accepts the girl's offer. It would be more painful if she stalks them, which will she only regret for sure.

 

"Wait, no. I'm afraid of heights Xiao Xiao." Yoona almost want to run away upon discovering what are they doing next after their fun bump car. She started dragging the girl away from the entrance of that ride, but she stopped when she heard Xiao Xiao is laughing. "Heights are dangerous for your information!"

 

Xiao Xiao laughs at Yoona's childish reaction. "You're 21 for freaking out loud Yoona! Why are you afraid?!"

 

"I said it! It's dangerous!" Yoona exclaimed and stomped her feet. She pouted cutely, doesn't like the amuse in her friend's face. "Please? Let's just do that shooting we passed!" she whines, but it didn't stop the girl's laugh. As if she enjoys her fear.

 

"I swear it's fun, Yoong!" Xiao Xiao ignores the cute please and drags her back to the ride. She struggles but she ignores them all still until they're already on the entrance. She handed the ticket she long ago bought and successfully brought Yoona in.

 

Defeated, Yoona sighs and just let Xiao Xiao take her. They settle down side by side in a roller coaster ride. But as soon as she felt the seat, it made her nausea. It wasn't even moving yet.

 

Sensing the tense in the doe-eyed girl's body, Xiao Xiao reached for her hand and gently give her a squeeze. "It's going to be fun, I tell you." she reassured again.

 

"The last time I rode in this, I was 10. I... I almost fell from the top." Yoona confessed, recalling that almost fall. Her protection gear malfunctioned but thank God and her parents are quick from holding her back to her seat. She was save by her parents. She really couldn't forget it. It all thanks to them that she's got a second chance of life.

 

"Chincha?" Xiao Xiao gasps, didn't expect it.

 

"But... it's okay. You'll save me anyway, right?" Yoona fakes a smile.

 

"Y-Yes." Xiao Xiao almost couldn't answer. She's still in shock.

 

A chuckle escaped Yoona's mouth. "Now we're even."

 

"What?"

 

"I don't want to ride this thing without someone getting scared too." She grinned, playfully.

 

"Did you just fooled me?" Xiao Xiao unconsciously hit Yoona's arm, earning a wink only. "Was that true or not?!"

 

"Of course. Why would I be scared right now?!" Yoona dropped her fake smile and nervously gulp. "Why are they moving this yet?" She's holding to the handle for her dear life already. In case her protective gear in her waist will fail to protect her.

 

Xiao Xiao scoffs. "I can see it. But don't worry, I'm here." She reassuringly smiled, holding back the girl's hand.

 

Yoona put on a little lip-smile only. Her chest is already nervous and scared enough to even frown in front of such a kind person. But her mind can't really take it and prayed 'Oh dear Lord, I know I've sin many times for my entire existence in this world, but I really really tell you... I love my life more than anything. Once is enough. So please... Please… protect me right now.'

 

As if it was a cue, their ride began to move. Yoona close her eyes tight while holding Xiao Xiao's hand tighter.

 

-

 

Got the chance to sneak out for a while, Seohyun hastily took her phone out and dialed Yoona's number. It's ringing... ringing and ringing. It just keeps on ringing. Yoona is not answering. "Why?" That wonders her. Trying for second time, she called her again while she keeps on making sure the event hasn't started from the corner of her eyes.

 

"Come on Yoong. I'm just making sure you are okay. Pick up, Pick up, Pick up Yoongie..." She sighed when the call just returns to be busy.

 

Thinking she might be doing something and didn't hear her phone, she decided to send her a message.

 

To Yoongie: Yoongie-ah... Are you at home? Call me when you read this.

 

She couldn't get enough with one message only, she sent another one.

 

To Yoongie: Yoongie, I'm coming home earlier than expected. Let's celebrate outside once again I got home, Okay? Take care~ ♥

 

With that, she was about to go back when she changed her mind; She opened Yoona's contact ID again and tried to call her for any luck. "Aish, I wonder what is she doing?" She was disappointed to hear it's still ringing and the latter isn't picking up. She shrugs and just went back to the event, where kids are waiting and the duke and the duchess. Not to mention, a broadcast media is covering it. But good thing it's not live.

 

-

 

"AHHHHHHH!!!!!"

 

"WOOOHOOOOO!!!"

 

"AHHHHHHH!!!!"

 

"HELL YEAAAAAHHHH!!!"

 

"AWESOMEEEEE!!!"

 

"INCREDIBLEEEE!!!"

 

"AHHHHH!!!"

 

Scream and shouts filled Yoona's ears while the ride is moving from top to bottom, then bottom to top, it's like a never ending cycle. Yoona can feel it... in her closing eyes. Despite the scream and shouts from Xiao Xiao too, she really can't open her eyes. She really can't enjoy either this ride, ever since that happened to her. She just keeps on praying this ride will be safe and will end soon. She will really runs off once this crazy ride will end.

 

Xiao Xiao on the other hand, though enjoying it, couldn't help but stare in concern to her partner. She's not enjoying it, obviously. She's really scared... but at the same time adorable. She's 21, yet her fear of roller coaster rather is such a cute sight. She thought this girl doesn't have any fear, but she has. 'At least she's not thinking of what she caught earlier. It would be a different story if we will stalk them.' However, she thought bringing Yoona in Amusement Park is a good decision. She seems to forgot about it now. Which is a good sign.

 

-

 

Lovely and really happy, that's the two words Daniel can describe apparently for the princess, while she's talking with the Duchess of Cambridge, her royal highness Catherine. As expected from the princess of South Korea as well.

 

Everything goes so smooth so far, the kids loved Seohyun unexpectedly. And the media are praising her for being so polite, cheerful and friendly not only to the kids but to them as well. Daniel is so proud while he's in the side, watching and looking after the young princess.

 

"I almost forgot." Daniel suddenly was reminded by the princess' favor earlier, he hastily fished out his phone and called Yoona's number the princess handed earlier. But like what she told him, it's ringing but it seems the girl isn't going to answer. She tried to wait for the next couple of seconds, but it still fails. "I wonder what is she doing?" 

 

-

 

Xiao Xiao is outside the toilet, listening to Yoona's vomiting sound. "I thought she won't vomit like this? How on earth this even happened?" She is totally in disbelief. Yoona who didn't even opened her eyes throughout the ride is the one who was vomiting instead of her who was wide opened. "She must be really scared. I'm sorry Yoong." But then again, she can't think of laughing nor scold her. She's the one who insist about the ride. She should be the one who should be blame as well. "I shouldn't have force you. I really apologize." she bit her lip and waited for any answer. Yet, there's none of it except for her throwing up on the toilet. 

 

Sighing, she turned to the mirror and fixed her hair. It was a hella fun for her... but half only. While she's fixing her hair, her phone suddenly beeps. She took it and was surprised to see a message coming from Daniel. "Omo, Mister handsome sent me a message finally." Excitedly, she reads the entire message like a fan girl.

 

from Papa Daniel:

Hello, this is Daniel.

Seohyun told me about your number so I thought of asking you -

Do you by chance saw Yoona? Her friend? We've been calling her but she's not answering.

If you are, kindly return this message.

Have a good day.

 

"Oh Gosh! He sounded so manly and respectful in his message. Kyaaaa." Xiao Xiao couldn't hold herself and squeal. However, she quickly composed herself and thought of an answer. Then, she replied. 

 

to Papa Daniel:

Hi, it's Sun Xiao Xiao. ^^

I'm so happy I got a message from you. kekeke.

But anw, talking about her - Yep, she's with me.

She's safe with me. Don't worry.

But it would be better if you're also with me, Mister Henny. I'll take care of you for sure.^^

 

As if the other person will answer right away, she waited for a while. Unfortunately, he never did so anymore. "Aish, bad boy." she put her phone back to her messenger bag. "But that makes him so appealing. Kyaaaa, Papa Daniel." squeals her again, feeling so giddy inside. Even for the fact that he is with Seohyun right now, it doesn't stop her from admiring the handsome guy. It's just a date, they are not married yet after all.

 

Yoona right then opened the door and loudly greeted Xiao Xiao with a heavy sigh. Her eyes are half close and weak, totally worn out by the amount she thrown up.

 

Xiao Xiao hastily took that bar of chocolate from her bag and handed it to Yoona. "Eat this. It will gain your strength back."

 

"Thanks." Yoona accepted the sweet as she stepped forward, looking into her reflection to the mirror. "I was like a zombie."

 

"I'm sorry. Really shouldn't force you, Yoong. I should have consider your fear."

 

"Nah, never mind. It was fun up there. And thank God we ended it safe." Came Yoona's low voice as a response. She grabs her bag in the counter and took a new tie. She untied her hair and replace it with a new one.

 

"By the way, I received a message from Daniel." Xiao Xiao couldn't hide it and decided to share. "They're are calling you but you are not answering. I just told them you are with me. So they won't call you anymore."

 

Yoona's head eventually turned to the other girl. "He did? Why are they calling? I put my phone in silence!" Then she took her device from her backpack. Checking on it, she received 30 miss calls. 20 from Seohyun and 10 from an unknown number. Probably from Daniel. "What the heck are they doing?! They're on a date right?!" She felt strange out of a sudden.

 

"Must be checking only. I mean, where are you at the moment."

 

"Silly, why would they think of me?" Yoona chuckled softly.

 

"Hey, she still care for you, you know. You guys are friends if I'm not mistaken." Xiao Xiao stated as a fact.

 

Yoona pout her lips. "I know. And it hurts to know I'm just a friend." She put her phone back and took her snap back to wear again.

 

"Fine. I get what you mean. Come on, let's continue our fun outside so you will completely forget about it." Xiao Xiao said as she walks out the comfort room first.

 

Yoona eat her chocolate bar as she also followed the older girl outside. "So what's next?" Despite from her vomit, she's still up for more fun activities. They did not bought expensive tickets just for few stuffs though. They should do more until the sun sets.

 

"Let's have some sweets first. You don't have enough energy anymore after you throw up." Said Xiao Xiao while walking with Yoona side by side. "You will collapse if we won't take a rest for a while."

 

"What do you suggest?" Yoona grinned. The thought of eating once again excites her.

 

"You want to have some patbingso?" Xiao Xiao is Chinese but she also knows some korean deserts. It was when she saw a korean restaurant from the distance.

 

Yoona's eyes sparkled in interest. "Yesterday was cold because of the rain, but now it's hot again. Seriously wouldn't mind. It's a korean desert after all."

 

"Yeah, in London. Glad to see some of them here."

 

Without warning, Yoona took Xiao Xiao's hand and started dragging her - that ends into a jog, all the way to the cafe.

 

Two servings of Koreans famous desert, Yoona and Xiao Xiao are both all smiling like a happy kid.

 

"It's been a while I tasted this." Came Xiao Xiao's embarrassing confessions after she had a spoon.

 

"Aren't you Chinese? You sounded like you love the desert more than your country's." Yoona replied with an amuse smile.

 

"Hey, liking a korean food or desert doesn't mean I don't love my country's anymore. This means I praise the kind of food you koreans have too. You should thank me instead." Xiao Xiao defended herself right away. 

 

"Well." Yoona shrugs her shoulders as she takes her fifth spoon into . It's definitely bringing her strength back. She couldn't ask for more. She keeps her silence while quietly enjoying it for the next couple of seconds.

 

Xiao Xiao on the other hand would constantly glance to the quite deer. She wanted to say something but she would constantly change her mind. Until she made up her mind, she cleared and speaks softly. "Um, Yoong... How about you confess?"

 

Yoona choke on her own sweets upon hearing the word 'confess' from the other girl out of the blue. "What... do-do you mean?" She looked at her with a stun face. As far as she can remember, she never told Xiao Xiao about her feelings for Seohyun or anyone out there.

 

"Confess. You know, telling your feelings for... Seo Joohyun?" Xiao Xiao carefully mentioned the young girl's name.

 

"Me having feelings for that girl? You must be mistaken, Xiao." Yoona chuckles softly, couldn't admit it.

 

"Yah! I know you have feelings for her. You're so obvious! Not just right now but earlier as well!" Xiao Xiao literally hits the deer's shoulder. But Yoona simply laughs at her. She annoyingly rolled her eyes. "Fine. You don't have to say it straight. But.. I just wanna share my thoughts. You know, I realized what I said is quite judgmental. Who knows that was only a friendly date? They're just hanging out or anything?"

 

Yoona sighed as she put her spoon down. "What I saw is what I got. She lied to me."

 

"Lied? What do you mean?" Xiao Xiao got confused.

 

"I don't like sharing this but... she told me earlier she's going to tutor Daniel for it's his exams. So I thought she and him will only stay in the library or a cafe. Just near their school. But what we saw earlier contradicts to what she said. Who would be tutoring on a gorgeous red dress? Not to mention, Daniel is in his tuxedo. Do you think they're just going to hang out to review? I think, he invited to something like a party. Or, they're on for a date."

 

"In day light?"

 

"Well? Who knows? That Daniel is obviously courting her. And that Peng likes him back. Seriously she should just told me they're on a date!"

 

Xiao Xiao can't help herself and smile. Yoona's