"So, it's tomorrow," Tuzyu said.

Momo and Tzuyu nodded.

"I'm getting nervous already," Momo said, hugging pillow on lap.

They were inside Momo and Tzuyu's room after preparing their costume for Indie Music Festival.

"Don't be, just relax. We had done practice every day, so nothing to worry," Tzuyu said.

Tuzyu raised eyebrows up at the grinning girl before her. "Since when you're that wise and mature?"

"I can be the adult one too, you know," Tzuyu said, beaming.

"Once in a year," Momo added, getting off bed. She took jacket, throwing it on.

"Where are you going?" Tuzyu asked, although she knew where.

"Just...going out," Momo replied.

"To meet your honey?" Tzuyu teased.

Momo just ignore their teasing, putting boots on. "I just go for a while, see you later."

"You can come back tomorrow," Tzuyu said.

Momo push tongue out at the giggling girls. She left dorm, heading to main building. She thought to meet Mina. These past days she had been thinking about their relationship, about their future. Their 'lost-contact' made her realize that she didn't want to lose Mina. And her talk with Mr.Wang also helped her to understand what she really wanted. She ascended stairs to second floor of main building, walking straight to president office. The office door was open. "Good evening,"

"Momo, hi," Sana greeted back. She left council members, approaching the girl. "What's up?"

"I'm sorry if I disturb," Momo said.

Sana shook head.

"I wonder if Mina is here. Is she here?"

"Mina? She's left about thirty minutes ago."

"Oh, really?" Momo couldn't help the disappointed tone. "She's going somewhere? Do you know where I can meet her?"

"Actually I don't," Sana said. "But, I can call her. Wait a sec." She pulled out her phone, dialing Mina's number. They turned around at ringtone. She cut the line off. "That girl, she didn't bring her phone."

"It's alright. I can come again, or maybe, just send a message."

"Okay, I'll tell her you're looking for her."

"Thanks," Momo said. Before she could leave the president girl stopped her.

"She still hopes you two will work thing out," Sana said.

Momo could only offer a smile. "Thanks." She gave small bow, leaving the office. She blew out a breath, descending stairs. She was disappointed that she couldn't meet Mina. She had hoped to meet Mina at the office since apparently she felt the need to see the girl before her performance tomorrow. They would leave early tomorrow, and she doubted Mina would come to see her performance. Mina must be busy for graduation ceremony preparation.

"Idiot," she mumbled. She slapped head but then rubbed it. If she tried to be honest with herself they wouldn't have to avoid each other like now. "What should I do now?" Another sigh escaped. Walking with heavy feet, she headed back to dorm.

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Having no idea that her girlfriend was looking for her, Mina buttoned up her coat.

"You sure don't need me to come with you?" Mark asked. "Just in case."

"I'm not going for a fight," Mina said. "I won't be long."

She pushed car door open, getting out. Winter wind made her shiver a little. She trailed eyes over a plate on gate. It said: Jinyoung. After a breath she approached the gate.

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"Wow, this is awesome!"

Momo had to agree with Tzuyu. She was amazed as well at the studio. It was the first time she came to a studio.

Crews were busy with seat arrangement for contestants and studio setting. A man was directing camera crews. He seemed to be the director. The man then noticed them- precisely Ms.Bae -and approached them.

"It's been a while Bae. So, this is the famous group from St. Mary's Academy?"

"Nice to meet you again," Ms. Bae replied before introducing her students proudly. "Yes, they are."

"I can't wait to see your performance. You have the program guide right?"

They nodded, still nervous.

"Just relax, and follow Ms.Bae's instruction. She knows the game," he said, winking. "There is still time until rehearsal. You can wait inside studio, or outside if you need to focus. You can use dressing room."

"Thank you. Let's go girls," Ms.Bae said.

They waited inside dressing room for contestant until a crew picked them. They had brief rehearsal before audition. The audition had two rounds: ten contestants would do performance at first round, and the top five would get to the second round.

Momo rubbed wet palms against her white coat while sitting on her seat, nervous already. She had seen JYP Ent on television since she was in junior high school, but today she would sing at the show. She looked over at other contestants. All was around their age. Looking at them only increased her nervousness. She moved gaze away and found Ms.Bae among audience. She smiled back when Ms.Bae gave thumb up. She then noticed Sana and Nayeon approaching Ms.Bae's seat. She glanced at her friends to see smile over their faces.

Tuzyu held back a grin as her girlfriend sent a quick wink toward her. It calmed her. And then she noticed her parents walking in. Apparently Ms.Bae got seat from them too. She then turned to Momo. "Nervous? Me too."

"Yeah," Momo mumbled. She forced in a breath. She glanced at audience seat only to feel disappointment for she couldn't find her parents. And Mina.

"She will come," Tuzyu said to assure Momo.

"It's alright. She's busy," Momo said despite the tiny hope she kept inside. The director man's voice got their attention. She sucked in deep breath as MC began the audition. When the MC man called their name, she jumped slightly at her seat.

They walked toward stage. For the first round they would sing 'Dance With Me', the song they had sung at Academy annual party.

Momo took long breath, lifting her head. She was rather confused to find her parents, not only her mother but also her father next to Tzuyu's father. Her mother lifted thumbs up. A nod with smile from her father relieved her. As music played on, the nervousness faded away.

Momo couldn't help a scream when the MC announced their score. They made it to second round.

After the first round, they moved to break time. Momo hurriedly left stage to meet her parents. Her mother enveloped her in a tight hug.

"You're really great Momo," Mrs. Hirai said.

"Thanks mom," Momo said. She pulled back, turning to face her father. "I thought you won't come."

"I changed my mind," Mr. Hirai said.

Momo got confused a little when her mother gave light slap over her father's arm with narrowed eyes.

"Okay. Actually, someone changed my mind."

"Someone? Who?" Momo asked, looking between her mother and father. Her mother's grin and her father's sigh only confused her more.

"Your girlfriend," Mr. Hirai said.

"Mina?" Momo was once again confused. Her father nodded.

"She came last night and made me realize how stupid I am not to support my only daughter, my talented daughter."

Momo threw herself at her father. "Thank you dad."

"Don't thank me, it's her. By the way, I didn't see her tonight."

Momo's lips turned into a line as she leaned off. "She's busy. She..."

"Well, I bet she will fly as fast as a dart, maybe faster, if you tell her."

Momo turned around, looking down at phone in Sana's hand. She took the phone, smiling gratefully for it was dialing Mina's number. She ignored a whistle from Tzuyu but couldn't help smile on face. After third ring finally Mina answered.

'Sana how is it? They did it? She did it?'

Momo's smile grew bigger as she heard the concern in the girl's voice.

'Sana, you're killing me, how is it? I can't watch TV now, we just finished... '

"It's me, Momo," Momo cut in. For a moment there was pregnant silence.

'Momo?'

"Yes, it's me. Sorry if I disturb you."

'No, no, you didn't...I just, surprised...so, how's the audition going?'

Momo finally realized that seven people were listening to their conversation. She moved away. "Just finished first round," she said. She licked her lips. "Mina,"

'Yes?'

"Uh, I'm sorry, lately I've been..." Momo trailed off.

'It's alright Momo'

"And, there's something else," Momo said. She took deep breath. "I can do it. I can do this Mina." Mina didn't reply immediately. "Mina?" Still silent. "Mina? Hello," she called. She knitted her brows when Mina hung up the phone.

"She's just speechless, you have that effect on her, you know," Sana said. She got her phone back from Momo. "Don't worry, she'll soon be here. I have Mark waiting for her."

Momo could only give another grateful smile at Sana. Ms.Bae's voice brought their attention to the teacher.

"Now, as thing settled," Ms.Bae said, giving smile at the shortest girl. "We need a talk for second round."

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Mina pushed door open as soon as Mark stopped the car. She ran into the building. She met Sana at lobby. They then hurried to JYP Ent studio. She ran through securities and crews toward JYP Ent studio. Her lips curled up in a bright smile as her eyes finally found the person. Her breathing increased but she kept her gaze at the singing girl on stage.

Momo closed her eyes, singing out the lyrics. The song brought her back to the time when she wrote it with Mina at student representative garden. She just wished, at moment, that Mina was there listening to her song. Her wish was granted.

She opened her eyes and immediately it found the girl who had brought the inspiration into her.

"Gazing at you only for three seconds, and I can cast a spell in you..."

Mina smiled at the lyrics. Momo lifted her hand, pointing toward her as their eyes locked. Momo spun around but after sending a small smile only she could see. Seeing the girl singing on stage made her proud and happy. Finally Momo reached her dream. When the three girls finished their song the audience broke into thunderous applause and screams. She felt tears in eyes upon seeing the delighted and satisfied smile on Momo's face. Now together with other contestants they were waiting for judgement from juries. She sent a smile to ease Momo's nervous, although she was too.

They announced from the third place. And then runner-up.

Unconsciously she held her breath, waiting for the winner name to be announced. A breath escaped from her mouth when she heard a familiar voice.

"Mina, can we have a talk?"

Mina turned around and found Principal. She thought to decline but looking at the woman's eyes reluctantly she followed.

Momo didn't realize that they won the audition until Jungyeon and Tzuyu grabbed her into group hug. 'We won? We are the top of JYP Ent? Oh my god. OH, MY, GOD!'

Momo was overwhelmed by greetings and cheers. Everyone kept coming to congratulate them, including her parents, friends, and teachers. But Mina's absence didn't go unnoticed by her. ' Where's Mina?'

"Do you see Mina?" Momo asked Sana.

"Mina? I thought she's here," Sana replied, looking around.

"She has to leave first. They changed her flight to tomorrow."

The answer from Principal took away the happy feeling from Momo. It felt like her heart sank at sudden.

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Momo jumped onto stairs top. Wasting no time for catching breath she ran toward a room at the end of corridor. She knocked the door while trying to calm her breath. She was about to knock again when the door swung open.

Mina wasn't surprised to see Momo. "Come on in."

Momo stepped inside. It was the first time she entered Mina's room. The girl had invited her before but she always rejected the idea. And now she was regretting it. She needed to suck in a deep breath as her eyes trailed over empty desk and closet. And packed up suitcases.

Mina stood beside the standing still girl. "Sana told me that you won. Congratulation Momo, I'm really happy for you."

Momo tried to smile as Mina's arms enveloped her in hug. "Thanks."

Mina pulled back. "I'm sorry, I missed the important moment."

"It's alright," Momo said. She glanced over at the room. "So, I see you have all ready,"

"Momo..."

Momo forced a smile. "I know. Principal told me."

There were still things she wanted to tell Momo, but sadly their time was getting short with every ticking of clock. She smiled back, taking Momo's arm. "Come here."

Momo sat down on bed and Mina took the place beside her. "About I've said earlier," she started. "I can do this." She shook her head. "I want to. Well, it will be sad but..." Mina's lips upon her stopped her.

Mina leaned back but kept hand on Momo's cheeks. "Don't be. I promise will call every day, didn't I? Or maybe, every hour?"

Momo chuckled.

"I need to hear your voice anyway," Mina said and giggled. She trailed thumb over Momo's smooth skin. "I have something for you." She leaned over to take a small box on desk.

"What is that?" Momo asked. Mina grinned before opening the box. Inside was a necklace.

Mina took the necklace out, putting the box on bed, and leaning to put it around Momo's neck. "It looks nice on you. I hope you like it. "

Momo took the small ribbon-shaped pendant. "It's cute, I like it." It took her everything to hold back tear.

"I'm not around you, but I will always be with you," Mina said. She lifted her Momo's chin to kiss those lips she loved so much. She moved her lips gently over Momo's. She wanted to memorize it for she didn't know when she would feel those lips against her again. She lifted hands up, holding Momo's cheek, deepening the kiss.

Like the other girl, Momo tried to remember the softness, the shape, every part of the lips that moving against her. If it was possible she wished time would stop ticking, sadly it wouldn't. A drop of tear finally rolled down but then she felt Mina's thumb wiping it away.

Mina leaned back slowly, despite the need to feel the other girl. "Haru is crying," she teased.

Momo rolled her eyes slightly, wiping tear off. "I blame you."

Mina giggled. She took Momo's hand. "This is not a goodbye. So, I don't want you to cry." She wiped another tear off the girl's cheek, giving a peck over her lips.

"You're right, sorry. I blame Tzuyu then." Momo grinned, drying eyes.

Mina giggled. She left bed to take her guitar.

Momo couldn't help a chuckle. "Do you want to sing, now?"

Mina grinned, nodding. "Sing with me," she said, starting to play. She sang the song they had sung together before at president office.

"...don't think I can keep it all in, I just gotta let you know, what it is that won't let me go..."

Mina tilted head when Momo still smiled, looking at her.

"Why do we have to sing mellow now?" Momo let out a laugh at Mina's narrowed eyes before joining in.

"It's your love..."

The room was dark as the light had turned off. But Mina kept her eyes open. She looked down at the sleeping girl in her arms. Although she hadn't become a teacher yet but it felt like she had reached her dream. Another dream. She grinned inwardly, kissing the top of Momo's head. If only she could hold the girl every night. She shook head, blushing slightly. ' Get a grip Mina' she told herself. A soft sigh slipped out at the thought of she had to wait for five years. 'Oh come on Mina, stop it'

Mina lifted a hand to brush Momo's long hair. "Keep singing and dancing, and writing song too. You can do it, though I'm not here with you."

Momo squeezed eyes close at the whisper. She leaned closer against Mina's body. She felt the girl's lips over her head.

"I love you Momo."

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