Tiffany's POV

Since our first class started, I can't focus on it. My mind was flying somewhere that I don't know. I leaned my elbow on my table then I propped my chin on my palm and I was staring into space.

Taeyeon gained friends when she came out as Erika. She also became closed to my friends, it's not a bad thing but there's something that I noticed to Bora. She's always glancing on my Tae and she's blushing whenever she talks to my bae.

I think she likes my Taeyeon because when she likes someone, she will reject all her suitors like what she did early in this morning.

And now she asked my Tae to be her tutor? So... she's making her move now? Aishh!!! Am I just overthinking or what? Jealous? Oh no no. Of course I'm not jealous, Bora is a close friend and I trust my Tae. I have nothing to worry about.

Eventually, I was back from my deep thoughts and my classmates started to disappear. Our class was over but it feels like minutes for me, not hours. Oh, this is the first time that I didn't listen to the discussion but I'm not guilty or whatsoever. I glanced at Bora, she's putting her stuffs in her bag.

"Pani ah..." I turned around and Taeyeon was already standing by my side. "You're spacing out the whole class. What's wrong?"

"Huh? Um... I'm... I'm just sleepy." I lied and pretended to yawn.

Taeyeon squatted as she sat on her heels then I looked down to her "Um... You're not comfortable with me last night? You can just go back to your room later. I don't want to interrupt your sleep." She mumbled.

"Of course not! No!" I shouted and it caused others to glance at us. I glared at them to mind their own business and I think they got it right away.

"Are you mad?" Taeyeon asked with her puppy eyes.

"No, I'm not mad. Just don't mention that. I mean... I can sleep with you in your room every night, right?" I whispered the last sentence.

Taeyeon smiled then she stood up "Errr... yeah?"

Then Bora butted in and held my Tae's shoulder "Are you guys going to the locker room?"

Taeyeon nodded. I'm trying to keep calm, why do I feel suffocating? I just ignored it and stood up. I put my things in my bag then slung it on my shoulder.

"Let's go" I plainly said.

Bora linked her arm with Taeyeon, pshhh, such a leech huh? I scoffed then walked out. I heard Taeyeon was calling me but I just ignored her. Sorry bae, I'm just pissed.

*****

In the locker room, Bora was far from our lockers. Hah! That's good! Just go away. Ughh!! Why am I so irritable?

"Pani, are you okay?" Taeyeon asked staring at me with concern in her eyes.

I feel guilty ignoring her awhile ago. I nodded and gave her eye smile. She changed my mood for better and she smiled too.

I opened my locker and I found letters. Yes yes yes... Letters from admirers. I counted it, 10 letters this morning. I showed it to Taeyeon and Bora as I waved it cockily.

"Sorry Tae, you have a lot of rivals..." I teased her. I started receiving letters when I showed the real me. I'm glad that they like me being myself.

"I know, you're beautiful inside out Pani. You deserve to have many admirers." Taeyeon complimented me, she knows how to treat me well with her words.

I was looking at Taeyeon when she opened her locker then papers fell and dispersed on the floor from it. Taeyeon quickly get down to gather all of it, not just papers but letters. Love letters from her admirers?? Sighed. She received a lot than mine! Oh, I almost forgot... She's Kim Erika.

I froze while Bora ran towards my Tae and helped her to pick all the letters on the floor.

Bora was looking at my Tae in different way, I could sense that she really likes Taeyeon. Is she into girls? I don't know that 'cuz she used to date guys before.

After they picked all the letters they both stood up then Bora gave the letters to Taeyeon. My eyes widened when she grabbed the opportunity to hold Taeyeon's hands while she looked at my bae intently.

I know that my face screwed up, I don't want anyone to touch my Tae aside from me! I gritted my teeth and I was fuming at the scene so I walked out as I bumped my shoulder to Taeyeon's, just lightly.

I was stomping at the hallway, walking with no direction. I don't know where I'm heading but I need to release this negative feeling, okay... I decided to go to the restroom, just two more rooms and I'm there.

But before I could go in the restroom, someone grabbed me in an empty room. The person was strong and pushed me on the wall. I was nervous and when I saw the person, my heart started to pound wildly and it's like going to burst.

The person cornered me so that I couldn't escape or even move in my position.

"What's wrong?"

"....." I looked away.

"I'm worried, are you alright Pani?" I slumped my shoulders and sighed.

"Let me go please" I protested.

"No, I won't. Tell me the problem first." Taeyeon affirmed.

So I looked back at her with my stoic expression, should I tell her about Bora? No! She will think that I'm insecure.

Ah! I have an idea.

"Pani, what's wrong?" Taeyeon said looking straight to my eyes as if she was trying to find answers.

"Later... Will be the first game of Cheol Woo... I need to support him and the team as the cheerleader. Um... we will perform too." I reasoned out. Nice, I lied and kinda guilty. 😣😫😓

"And what about it?" Taeyeon leaned forward, and we're so close to each other.

"I'm not comfortable with it and I'm worried that you'll be mad or hurt to see me with Cheol Woo." And that's not a lie, I really feel it and I'm bothered.

Taeyeon sweetly smiled and gave a smack on my lips "It's just a week, I will try hard not to be jealous." She laughed softly. Even though she didn't say it, I know she trust me again this time. And I will not break it because I don't wanna hurt her again. She will be my priority after this week.

I nodded and wrapped my arms around her waist "I love you Tae" Then I flushed.

"I love you more Pani..." I love hearing those words from her. "Can I kiss you my lady Pani?" Why she's asking permission?

"Don't ask, just do it." I said.

"But we're here in school?" Ugh. Just kiss me now.

"I don't care" I lifted my chin signaling her to kiss me.

"But what if someone-"

I cut her off by crashing my lips on her. I shut her up kissing her passionately and I was in bliss as she reacted the same way.

*****

In the gym of our University, I was there with my squad we're ready to perform our cheerdance. I was wearing the varsity uniform of a cheerleader, typically, the long sleeves and skirt. Our outfits were all blue and white matching the black printed name of the Uni and its logo.

Our basketball team was already there and our opponents from other Universities. I toured my eyes on the audience and I saw Taeyeon was sitting in front with Bora. I smiled to them and they did the same as Bora waved her hand to me. Taeyeon told me that after the game, they will go to the library to study. Sadly, I can't go with them because we still have practice after the game. Sighed.

Cheol Woo drew nearer to me as he put his arm around my shoulders and kissed me on my crown. Before I could go away, he held my shoulder and pulled me closer to him.

"What are you doing?" I asked in disbelief.

"Just an act Tiff, it'll be just a week. Please." Cheol Woo mumbled.

"But I'm not comfortable" I grumbled.

"You'll gonna use to it, you're my girlfriend and everyone knows it. Don't worry I will not be that clingy." Cheol Woo said and I frowned.

Then I pulled away his hand and distant myself from him, I'm quite annoyed with what he did. I looked at Taeyeon and her expression was dark and steely. I know that she saw what Cheol Woo did. I gave her an 'apologetic look' but when I saw Bora being clingy and close to her, my forehead creased and I raised a brow.

"She's allowing Bora to touch her like that?" I muttered as I noticed that my hands tightened into fists.

I heard the announcer called me and my squad then we performed before the game started. I gave my best knowing that my Tae was watching me, I just looked at her the whole time as our eyes locked.

After the performance, the game started. Cheol Woo was really a good player, I mean basketball player, some murmured that he will be the MVP. As the girlfriend and cheerleader, I am allowed to sit on the bench with the team. I used to support Cheol Woo since our Freshmen year. 

It's just quick as the game will be over soon and obviously we're on the lead. Thanks to Cheol Woo, I'm happy for him and proud as his friend. I glanced at Taeyeon and she stood up. She signaled me that she will go now with Bora and I nodded then she left as Bora followed her. 

I'm getting a bad feeling for this. I hope it's just a hunch, I don't want to trust my intuition.

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Day 2.

It all happened the same way as yesterday. I mean, Taeyeon and I went to school. Then after lunch, we're at the gym I was sitting on the bench even if we didn't perform this time. Taeyeon was sitting beside Bora but this time, Seohyun and Yoona were there too. They're chatting happily while me, I'm alone sitting on the bench. I'm not really close to other players. Duh.

As Cheol Woo said being not clingy, I doubt that because every time he see me he will hug and kiss me on my crown or forehead. And before the game will end, Taeyeon and Bora will leave the gym. They will go to the library to study, ugh!!! Just the two of them? Alone? 

At home, I finished my job as the lady servant. I cleaned the rooms and prepared dinner for Taeyeon. I can feel that she was somewhat distancing herself from me. She barely kiss me but she still cuddled me while we're sleeping. 

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Day 3.

Sighed, just the same as before... It's killing me! This is not what I wanted to happen. And I noticed that Taeyeon was getting closed to Bora. They're chatting, laughing and the skinship?! It makes my blood boil! And also Taeyeon kept talking about how good Bora was, that she's smart, kind and perky.

Yes, I'm jealous to Bora! I'm pissed so when we went together in the gym. I tried to be clingy to Cheol Woo, Taeyeon was staring at us blankly. Now, she's not affected? How come? Then she just continued talking to Bora, she's enjoying the company of her and I feel left out. Again. T_T

That night, we didn't kiss or cuddle but while Taeyeon was sleeping, I stared at her for hours before I drifted to sleep. I miss her so much.

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Day 4.

Well, don't ask me and yeah... it's just the same but our team has no game today. Still, Taeyeon was kinda cold to me as she kept being with Bora. I know it'll be just a week but I'm dying inside. I want to touch her, to kiss her and to hug her like we used to do.

I went to the library with Taeyeon and Bora but it feels like I'm not there. I'm not invisible! They were so sweet and intimate, thinking that Taeyeon likes Bora makes me weak. Sick. And FRAGILE.

In the first place, this is my fault.

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Day 5.

In the gym, as usual I was sitting on the bench with the other players while Taeyeon, Bora, Seohyun and Yoona were sitting up there in the audience.

At this point, supporters were many as the place was crowded because we're in the semi finals. Yeah, congrats to our team! I know we will make it to the finals but here I am, I didn't cheer and I rarely smile too. I'm not in the mood as I feel under the weather.

Later on, the game was about to end with the scores of 74 - 91 of course we're on the lead!

And in the last minute, Cheol Woo made several three point-shots then the game finally end with 79 - 103, we won and made it to the finals!

Our team was very happy for this while the audience were cheering and celebrating with our team's victory including my friends and my Tae. *clap clap*

I glanced at my bae and saw her looking at me. She smiled to me (!!!) and I quickly gave her my sweetest eye smile. I missed seeing her smile for me. Maybe, we're good now? How I wish... 😣😭

"I miss you" Taeyeon mouthed to me, and I blushed! She never fail to surprise and make me happy. I feel energized with that so I gave her a heart shape using my thumb and index finger ❤ then I smooched in the air towards her. I saw her giggled and grinned. Cute.

In the aftermath of this mess, yes! I'm thankful that we're fine now. Later I will surely satisfy my cravings, if you know what I mean... My Tae in exact.

Suddenly, Cheol Woo interrupted my beautiful moment with my Tae. He's smiling widely at me.

I looked at him and said "Congrats Mr. MVP" then I smiled.

"I'm not the MVP... Yet." Cheol Woo said trying to be humbled.

"I'm sure you would" I insisted.

Then he held my cheeks and pecked me on my lips "Thank you Tiff" Then I pulled away.

"Why did you do that?" I asked him frantically then I glanced at Taeyeon but she's not there. Shit! I scanned the place and saw her walking out so I mentally cursed.

"I'm sorry Tiff, I got carried away" He explained.

"Just forget about it, please... Don't do that again. I'm not comfortable with you doing those things. You're just a friend,  nothing more. And if you still insist your feelings to me, you will lose a friend Cheol Woo." I said it to him directly and in a quiet way so people would not hear it.
 
"I'm really sorry Tif-"

"I gotta go and again... Congratulation." Then I turned around and walked away from him. I hope that I will see Taeyeon outside. I'm doomed.

*****

Parking area.

Taeyeon was walking fast towards her car, luckily, I saw her in this direction. She climbed into her car so I sped up running and chased her.

I stopped at the passenger seat's door, opened it and climbed in as I barged the door closed.

I was panting and Taeyeon was dumbfounded.

After a minute of silence...

"I really tried hard not to be jealous Pani... But with that kiss? I want to beat him hard." Taeyeon sternly said.

"I'm shocked with what he did-"

"You let him kissed you!"

"No! Of course not! If I knew that he will kiss me, I will reject it! I'm not comfortable with him, I swear!" I can't control my voice as it raised. "And you! You're ignoring me this past few days Taeyeon and I'm so jealous to Bora! You always say things about her that Bora is smart, Bora is fun and hilarious, Bora is kind and cute! Bora! Bora! BORA!" I bombarded. "What now? Do you like her?" I asked her fearfully.

Taeyeon frowned with my questions "Of course I like her" Then I looked at her with my teary eyes.

"I like her as friend, nothing more and nothing less. What do I suppose to do when I'm jealous? Cheol Woo is being clingy to you, what did you expect? I'm not numb Tiffany so I distant myself for awhile then I saw my love kissing other? What if you see me and Bora kissing? What will you feel huh?" Taeyeon asked me.

I imagined Taeyeon and Bora kissing I felt that my heart clenched and I can't breathe.

"Don't you dare to kiss her!" I warned her as I glared to her.

"See? You're mad! And how about me? I just saw you kissing that guy!"

"I'm not kissing him! He kissed me and I didn't kiss back!" I clarified then I started to cry. I can't take it anymore.

Taeyeon looked at me and her expression softened "I'm sorry Pani, I'm just jealous because he kissed you" She wiped my tears.

I held her hand "Are we okay now? I really miss you Tae" I sniffed. "I don't like what's happening to us. I don't wanna lose you."

Taeyeon nodded and I hugged her tight "Don't cry now Pani" She said and pulled away to face me.

I leaned forward because I have this strong urge to kiss her... 

Closer...

And just a little bit closer...

But she turned her face sideways and rejected my kiss.

"Wh-why?" I thought we're good now.

"No kiss, no touch and no hug until your deal with him ended." Taeyeon casually said.

"What? That's too much! There are still two days Tae!" I whined.

"Yep, that's your punishment."

"Please no..." I leaned forward again but she backed away.

"I said no kiss and I don't want an indirect kiss from that guy!"

I wiped my lips harshly "Okay but... Can I just hold your hand?"

Taeyeon chuckled "Fine" She offered a hand to me.

I grabbed it and intertwined our hands.

"Can we just home?"

"But I need to go to the library with Bora" Taeyeon said.

I glared at her then she laughed like an ahjumma.

"You're like a jealous wife!" She managed to say while laughing.

I rolled my eyes.

"Bora is our friend and she doesn't even like me. Why you're so jealous?" I huffed. You said, you're not numb but you didn't feel that Bora likes you??

"....."

"Fine, let's go home but don't think I already forgot my punishment. Still no hug and kiss." Then she stuck out her tongue at me, such a dork.

At least we're fine now. 

We bursted out our true feelings and understand each other. 

That's relationship, we need to work together and fight together. 

We must not get tired of it.

And that's LOVE.

*****

The End.  Charrrr. Jk.

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