Dinner's done.

I took a quick shower then copied notes from Taeyeon's. She really heed lectures a lot, she's a keen listener, I guess. Definitely, one of the most smartasses in school.

After I jotted notes, I jumped on my bed and took my phone on the nightstand.

I quickly texted Taeyeon.

Hey, it's Tiffany. What's up?

Message sent, 7:14 pm.

I hope she will reply to me and I will wait patiently but minutes have passed, still, no response.

Did she get my message? Is her number correct? What if it's not really her number? What if she's just playing with me? Many questions popped in my mind.

Nah, I doubt that.

She's not like that. Maybe she's just busy or something.

I held my phone as I stared blankly at the ceiling in my room, I'm still hoping for her reply.

Suddenly my phone rang, I quickly answered it. So dumb, of course it's not her. She will never call me with her situation. Duh.

Damn, it's my biatch.

"Ya, Tiffany. Come with me tonight! Let's go party," Yul said, she sounded very energetic in the other line. I mentally rolled my eyes.

I sighed heavily "I'm not in the mood for partying biatch, I want to sleep so leave me alone."

"Aishh, always a sucker!" She ended the call, I know she's not mad. I don't feel like going anywhere tonight. Just want to stay home and wait.

Then my phone vibrated, I lazily opened it expecting it's Yuri and I read the message.

Hello Tiffany, slr. I was busy with my project and I didn't notice your text but now I'm free. How are you?

Received, 7:50 pm.

I giggled like forever, the corners of lips quirked up and I stood up on my bed. I jumped few times while looking at her text. Then I slumped my body on the bed, I will take this opportunity to know her more.

(Texts)

Tiffany: I'm fine, thank you. It's okay at least, you replied.

Taeyeon: Lol. Of course, I will.

Tiffany: I'm happy to know that. Did you eat dinner?

Taeyeon: Yes, actually, I'm eating rn. XD

Tiffany: Did I disturb u?

Taeyeon: Nope, it's ok. Did u eat dinner?

Tiffany: Yep, already did.

Taeyeon: Thank you for helping in school, Minho always bully me bcuz I rejected him.

Minho? Oh, that guy! I will beat the shit outta him! So... he didn't accept that Taeyeon rejected him, that's why he's hurting and humiliating her. What a dumb guy he is.

From now on, I will protect Taeyeon.

Tiffany: It's nothing, you're very welcome.

Taeyeon: U r my savior, sort of. To be honest, I feel comfortable with u.

I blushed and I giggled again. I squealed into my pillow, this girl makes me insane but not in the bad thing.

Tiffany: I will protect u Taeyeon, I'm also comfortable with u.

But most of the time, you make my heart pound. I always want to see you and I think, it's good for me. Good for my heart.

Taeyeon: Ur like Nick, he always help and protect me.

I slightly pouted, I don't want to be compared with that guy. Yes, I'm jealous. He's so close to you.

I sighed.

Taeyeon: But ur different Tiffany.

She quickly added in text.

Different? What did she mean by that?

Before I could reply she sent another message.

Taeyeon: Anyway, when is ur bday?

Tiffany: August 1st, why u asked?

Taeyeon: I just want to know.

Tiffany: Hbu?

Taeyeon: 9th of March, ur favorite color?

Tiffany: PINK! I love Pink and it's all mine! U?

Taeyeon: I like blue, it's calming. Sure, PINK is all yours. :">

Tiffany: U said u live alone here in Seoul? Where's ur family?

Taeyeon: I'm the only child, my father lives in Jeonju. And u?

Tiffany: I have older sister, they all lived in Cali. You know, I didn't expect this. You talk a lot, well, text a lot.

Taeyeon: Is that a bad thing?

Tiffany: Oh no, I really like talking to u.

Taeyeon: Likewise.

Tiffany: Um.. can I ask u a little personal?

I bit my thumb's nail while waiting for her response. I almost jumped when my phone rang. It's Yul again, I groaned and answered the call.

"What??" I asked surly.

"Don't you really want to party tonight?" I heard blaring music in background.

"No! Good night biatch! Enjoy!" I yelled and ended the call.

I saw Taeyeon's reply and clicked it right away.

Taeyeon: Sure, I'll answer if I can.

I typed quickly and gulped before sending it.

Tiffany: Why don't you speak? What happened?

I waited for few minutes but she didn't reply. Maybe it's hard for her to share, I'm still a stranger to her.

But what if I offended her? Gosh, why am I being insensitive? I smacked my head few times.

Tiffany: If you don't want to answer it, it's okay.

Still, no reply.

Maybe I'll stick with our simple convo, at least, it makes me happy though it's just nothing much. I mean, even if there's no special topic, just talking to her makes me happy because she's special to me.

Tiffany: Sorry Taeyeon, promise I will never ask that again. Please don't be mad. T_T

Then my phone vibrated, I swiftly opened and read the message.

Taeyeon: I really don't know what happened, one morning I woke up and I can't talk anymore. It feels like my voice vanished and my tongue became short.

Another text message received.

Taeyeon: I'm not mad, it's okay. I like it because I know u r concern.

I smiled when I saw that text then another text message received.

Taeyeon: My mother died because of cancer, I became loner and prisoned myself in my room for months. I built my walls then when I came out from there, my voice faded. I can't talk anymore, I feel like I will choke when I try to talk.

It's because of her distress and pain from her mother's demise. Maybe she's really close with her mother before.

Tiffany: Did u try therapy?

Taeyeon: No, I'm afraid to know my condition. That I might not talk anymore. Everyday of my life, I swear, I try and try to talk but I just can't.

Tiffany: Maybe you should try a therapy? You will not know if you don't try.

It took few minutes before I received her text.

Taeyeon: I'll try when I'm ready. :(

Tiffany: It's okay, don't worry I'm here for you. I'm here to support u. :"3

Taeyeon: I appreciate it, thank you Tiffany. I needed that. ^_^

Tiffany: Sure Tae. ♥

Taeyeon: So btw, u really like fashion?

Tiffany: Yep, I love it especially women's clothes. Girly things, accessories, shoes, heels and dresses.

Taeyeon: It fits to u, fashionable and so feminine.

Tiffany: Yes but it's ironic because I like girls.

Taeyeon: Girls?

Tiffany: Yep why?

Taeyeon: Oh okay 😐

I frowned at her text.

Taeyeon: Thanks for the time, it's late. Good night.

My forehead furrowed. Why so sudden? Did I say something wrong? I could sense that she's not in the mood.

Girls be like.

Tiffany: Hey, is there something wrong?

Taeyeon: Nothing.

Tiffany: Tell me, please. 🙏🙏

Taeyeon: G'night.

Shit. I smacked my head for that word. I reviewed my texts.

Misunderstanding, I guess.

Tiffany: I mean, I'm into girls Taeyeon and I like you. I only like you, I swear.

Taeyeon: U don't need to explain.

Tiffany: I want to, I want to clear things.

Taeyeon: Okay :) but srsly, let's go to sleep. We have school tomorrow, I had fun texting u.

I glanced at my wall clock and it showed 12:25 am. I didn't notice the time.

Tiffany: Me too, I'm glad that u opened up to me. Thank you. Okay, let's sleep and have sweet dreams.

Taeyeon: Thank you too. Sleep well and see you tomorrow. Nytie ♥

I giggled and squealed for the umpteenth time. She wanted to see me! And also, she put heart at the end of her message.

I think we have a chance, that she likes me too. It's obvious, I could sense it.

I will gather all my strength and confidence to ask her on a date tomorrow.

I'm so excited to see her and to know her more.

I'm sure about this, she's the right one for me.

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