Part 1

Meet me at the park. I have something to tell you. What is it? Cant you tell me by text instead? Nope. It has to be in person. Fine. Ugh. The things I do for you. She sluggishly got out of bed and dragged herself to her closet to change. Once she was done, she went out of her apartment and headed for the park. - She arrived minutes after only to see an empty park. She strained her eyes to look for a familiar figure in the darkness of the night but failed. She was having a hard time looking for her friend even with the help of a couple of streetlights. She groaned. Why do you have to ask me to meet you here? At this time! She continued mumbling to herself, unaware that the person she was looking for was behind her, going for a scare. Boo! No reaction. Boo? Youre finally here. Now tell me, she said flatly before facing her friend. Her friend stared at her wide-eyed. Yah! Why werent you surprised? She stared back. I knew youd do something like that. Ive known you since high school, what do you think? She rolled her eyes. Now tell me why you called me out here! Im supposed to be sleeping, Tae! The other girl snapped her fingers. Oh yeah! She then grabbed Tifanys hand and pulled her to a nearby bench. I have to tell you something, she said after sitting down while grinning widely. You already said that in your message. Now out with it, Tae. Im really sleepy. She wasnt usually this impatient, especially with her short friend, but she has been sleep deprived lately and she wanted nothing but to succumb to drowsiness that moment.

I like someone! Taeyeon blurted out. She breathed in and out. Relief washed over her when she finally managed to say it. She grinned and waited for her friends reaction. Uh-huh. Great, Tiffany said with no hint of excitement whatsoever. Taeyeon frowned. Arent you going to ask me who it is? Hmm? No. Not interested. Oh Tiffany could hear disappointment and sadness in Taeyeons voice. Yeah. Do you want to go home now? Taeyeon asked after a few minutes of silence. Yes, please. Okay. Ill walk you home. She nodded and started walkng. - The entire walk towards her apartment was quiet. No one dared to talk. While one was sad that her friend didnt seem to care, the other was lost in her own world, thinking of random things. Okay, were here. Tiffany smiled. Thanks, Tae. Youre a great friend. Taeyeon weakly smiled back before waving goodbye and walking away. - Once she stepped inside her room, she couldnt help but cry. She didnt know why it hurt so much when she prepared herself for it. She knew there was a possibility it could happen, but it never bothered her before because she thought she would eventually get over it. It was harder than she thought. How will she ever get over the pain of having the person you love, loving someone else? I like someone! Her friends words kept repeating in her mind. She crawled to be and cried some more until she eventually fell asleep.

Part 2 The next day at school, Taeyeon and Tiffany didnt talk to each other much. People noticed, especially their closest friends. Hey, Tiffany. It was her best friend, Jessica. She looked up at her best friend with bloodshot eyes. Yes? Her voice came out weak and shaky. Omo, what happened? Jessica asked, obviously worried. Taeyeon, she answered simply before crying again. Jessica nodded in understanding and hugged the girl. Jessica was the only person who knew about her love for Taeyeon. She was the only one she could go to when she wanted to talk about Taeyeon. Jessica happened to be Taeyeons cousin, but she was much closer to Tiffany. - Taeng! Yuri called out to the figure slumping against her seat. Taeyeon looked at her but didnt say anything. Tiffany, huh? Yuri knew right away. It wasnt rocket science to figure out that her short best friend liked her girlfriends best friend, but still, only a handful of people knew. Not even Jessica knew. The previous night was the perfect time for Taeyeon to confess her feelings after so many years, but Yuri could see that things didnt turn out great. Taeyeon only sighed. She found no reason to answer the obvious. Its okay, Taeng. As they say, theres plenty of fish in the sea. But I want that fish, Taeyeon mumbled quietly but Yuri still heard it. She felt sorry for Taeyeon. I wish there was something I could do, Tae. She patted the girls shoulder. Taeyeon shrugged. How about we go out after school? I dont feel like going home. Lets hangout. Are you sure?

Yes. Please? Taeyeon was pleading. How could Yuri say no to that? Okay then. We can go to the caf down the street. Ill tell your cousin and we can all go together. Thanks. - Taeyeon specifically told Jessica not to tell Tiffany that they were hanging out after class. She just wasnt ready to face the girl so soon. They arrived after a few minutes walk and Taeyeon ordered drinks and snacks. Theyve been sitting in the caf for almost an hour but no was talking. Jessica was getting impatiend and Yuri noticed it. Tae, what are you going to do now? Taeyeon knew what Yuri was talking about, although she silently hoped she didnt. She shrugged. Try to get over her? What else is there to do? Jessica was completely lost. She didnt know what they were talking about at first, but after Taeyeon answered, she figured it mustve something to do with what Tiffany was crying about earlier. What are you guys talking about? Yuri glanced at her girlfriend before looking at Taeyeon, asking for permission. Go ahead. No use keeping it a secret now. Taeyeon took a sip of her drink before leaning back on her chair. Jessica eyed them curiously. So? Yuri sighed. Taeyeon here, she pointed to the girl who looked like her sould was sucked out of her, likes Tiffany. Jessicas eyes widened. But! Yuri continued when Jessica was about to react. She practically rejected her last night when she showed your cousin that she was uninterested. Jessica groaned and slapped her own forehead. Yuris eyes widened and quickly reached to massage her girlfriends forehead, trying to ease any pain. What did she say, Tae? she asked her cousin after flashing an appreciative smile towards her caring girlfriend. She didnt even ask who the person I like was.

What? But I thought you confessed? She was about to, but your friend couldnt care less, Yuri answered on Taeyeons behalf. Aigoo, that stupid girl, Jessica muttered under her breath. You said something, Sica? Yuri asked. Jessica ignored her girlfriend and faced Taeyeon. Tae, listen. You have to confess to her again. Why? So she can ignore my feelings again? Aish, Tae. I dont think I should be telling you this, but she likes you! Huh? Taeyeon was confused. How can Tiffany like her when she rejected her the night before? That girls just stupid sometimes, Tae. Sometimes you just have to know her forehead for her to realize things. Youre telling me she likes me? Yes! Okay, okay. No need to shout. Sorry. Seriously though, you have to confess to her again. I dont think simply confessing to her like the last time will work though, Yuri intervened. What do you mean? Yuri leaned back and crossed her arms over her chest. You already tried confessing straight up but she rejected you even before you started. What are you planning on making me do then? Yuri told them her plan and grinned mischievously. Okay, lets do it. The three of them smiled at one another.

Part 3 Yuri stayed at Taeyeons house the whole weekend to plan for Monday. Jessica wasnt there as she was staying over at Tiffanys instead. Monday came and the three came to school together. Jessica and Yuri walked in front of Taeyeon hand-in-hand while the oldest was busy messaging someone. Tiffany saw her best friend and was about to walk towards her when she saw Taeyeon behind them. She decided not to bother them and walked away. Taeyeon saw her but didnt go after her. Tae, are you ready? Jessica asked. Taeyeon nodded and smiled. She started dialing someones number on the phone and waited for an answer.

Hello? We start at lunch. Okay, - Tiffany and Jessica were on their way to the cafeteria when they heard murmurs. Omo! Did you hear the news? Taeyeons going to confess to the girl she likes! Jessica rolled her eyes, knowing fully that it was part of Yuri and Taeyeons plan. Couldnt they get better actors? Even I wouldnt believe them if I were Tiffany. She looked at the person beside her. Tiffanys eyes were wide and her jaw was dropped in shock. Her eyes were starting to water as the news sunk into her. Jessica could only sigh before pulling Tiffany into a comforting hug. Tiffany cried. You heard that right, Jess? Aish, so clueless. She nodded nonetheless. Its okay. Just cry and let it all out. When Tiffany finally calmed down, they continued walking to the cafeteria. Tiffany looked around, trying to find Taeyeon. She wanted to see who Taeyeon liked and if the girl would accept her. Though it hurt, she knew she had to accept the reality that Taeyeon liked someone else and not her.

Amidst her thinking, she failed to notice Taeyeon walking past their table, winking at Jessica with a big smile on her face. Jessica smiled back before turning her attention back to her friend who seem like she wasnt mentally with her. She snapped her fingers in front of her best friend, finally getting the girls attention. Tiff, are you done? Its almost time for our next class. Tiffany glanced at her watch and gasped. Oh my! We have to go to class! She stood up abruptly and grabbed her things before dragging Jessica out of the cafeteria. They ran towards the room with Tiffany still dragging her best friend. Yah! You dont have to run! We still have ten minutes! Tiffany looked back at her friend but was still running. As she turned her gaze back to the front, all she saw was another figure closing in before hitting it hard, making her fall to the ground, bringing Jessica with her. Yah! I told you not to run! Now you even bumped into Taeng and managed to bring me down with you! Jessica groaned as she scolded Tiffany while helping her up. Taeyeon already stood up by herself. She then looked at the people in front of her with a smile. Hey, no need to run. The professor said shed be late, she said before making her way towards the lockers. Tiffany just stared at the retreating figure, not missing the bouquet of flowers the girl was holding behind her back. Jessica discreetly gave Taeyeon a smile before pushing Tiffany inside their classroom. Once inside, Jessica made her way to her girlfriend while Tiffany went to her seat and brought her head down the table. She was sad that Taeyeon was going to confess to someone else. Minutes later, the professor came in and asked the students to get their workbooks to read a few pages. Tiffany wasnt in the mood to read and be a good student at the moment, but still complied and opened her desks drawer to get the book anyway. She grabbed her book and was about to close the drawer when something caught her eyes. She took it out and looked at it weirdly. She glanced around the classroom to see if anyone left it on her desk, but everyone was engrossed in reading. She looked at it again. It was a bracelet with a beautiful design. She decided to ask Jessica about it. Hey, Jess. Yeah?

Do you know who put this here? She showed her the bracelet. Jessica shook her head. No. I was with you the whole day, remember? Tiffany nodded and returned her attention to the bracelet, still wondering who it came from. - She entered the room for her next class and noticed something on her table. Frowning, she made her way to it to see what it was. Hey, Tiff. Whats that? Jessica asked when she saw Tiffany looking at something. She shrugged. I dont know. It was a box. She tried shaking the box figure out its contents. Open it. With that, she opened the box and emptied its contents on her table. Sliding out were two rings, both with the same design as the bracelet she received earlier that day. There was also a note. She picked it up and read it. I like you. Please wear one of the rings if you accept me. Tiffany frowned. How can I accept you when I dont even know who you are? Jessica, who was watching from her seat, couldnt help but roll her eyes. This girl is so clueless. Seriously! - Tiffany was flattered that at least someone took a liking on her but she was still sad that it wasnt the person she wanted it to be. Arent you going to wear one of the rings? Jessica asked as they made their way to their second to the last class for the day. Why will I? I dont even know whom it came from, Jess. Thats because you didnt ask, Jessica muttered. She heard it and was about to say something when she saw Taeyeon talking to a girl near the lockers. She felt her heart shatter at the sight. She must be the lucky one. She sighed and took one last glance at them before following her best friend inside the classroom.

Again, she saw something on top of her table. She picked it up. It was another letter. She read it out loud. Why arent you wearing the ring, Tiffany? You dont accept me? She looked around the classroom, hoping to find the perpetrator, but everyone was busy doing his or her own thing. I cant. I already love someone else. But she loves someone else too. She placed the letter inside her bag together with the other letter and gifts. If only you were Taeyeon. She sighed before resting her head on top of the table. Jessica, who was sitting beside her, smirked to herself before sending a text to her girlfriend. - It was time for their last class and Tiffany was already expecting another letter or gift on her table. She quickly went to her table where a pink teddy bear rested with a letter beside it. She looked at the bear and smiled before reading the letter. What if I am? Will you accept me then? What? She was totally confused. That person couldnt have heard me earlier right? She looked around her classroom again but saw no one suspicious. She shook her head and decided to just let it go. - Class finally ended and she went straight to her locker, hoping to go home early so she could escape the events that happened in school. She opened her locker and almost instantly, a letter fell to her feet. She picked it up and read it. Be mine? Aish. Whats wrong with this person? she said then closed her locker only to be surprised by a person behind her lockers door. Why arent you wearing the ring, Tiffany? You dont accept me? Taeyeon said with a smile. She then held up the bouquet of flowers Tiffany recognized as the flowers the shorter girl was holding when they bumped into each other earlier. T-t-taeyeon?

Mmhmm! Taeyeon grinned. Tiffany looked at Taeyeon in the eyes and Taeyeon did the same. They were staring at each other for a few minutes before Taeyeon decided to speak up. I like you, Tiffany. I uh Taeyeon was still smiling. I wanted you to ask me the last time but you said you werent interested. She suddenly frowned. Tiffany still wasnt saying anything. She still couldnt process what was happening. Taeyeon likes me? Me? Tiffany? B-but whos the girl I saw you talking to earlier? Girl? What girl? Yeah. The one you were talking to by the lockers. She tried to hide her jealousy but it was useless. Taeyeon smiled. I dont know who she is, actually. I just randomly dragged a girl out of your class so someone could help me put the letter on your table. When you saw us talking, I was just probably thanking her. No response. Youre the one I like, Tiffany. Wha Before Tiffany could even finish, Taeyeons lips were already on hers. Her mind went haywire. She didnt know what was happening but she liked it. She was so sure Taeyeon didnt like her, but here she was, kissing her. She noticed how Taeyeons eyes were closed while hers were still wide open. At the corner of her eye, she saw Yuri and Jessica looking at them while smiling widely. They saw her look at them and Jessica winked at her while Yuri gave her a thumbs-up before disappearing behind the corner. Tiffany smiled inwardly as she slowly came to understand what was actually happening. She closed her eyes and brought her arms up to let them rest around Taeyeons neck. She felt Taeyeon smile against her lips. She moved her lips in sync with Taeyeons; kissing her back. She spent years trying to imagine how it felt to kiss Taeyeon and now that it was happening, she was overjoyed.

They were kissing for a few minutes when Tiffany pulled away and rummaged her bag for something. Taeyeon just looked on curiously with her arms still loosely wrapped around the younger girls waist. A few seconds later, Tiffany faced her again and held up two rings. She slipped one on her finger and gave the other to Taeyeon. Taeyeon grinned goofily before slipping her ring onto her finger. They smiled at each other before Taeyeon spoke. Next time, just ask me, Tiffany. Tiffany smiled wider and leaned forward, closing the gap between them. -END-