Mi Young

Sleepover

Almost 7 pm, I helped Ma Tiffany to prepare our dinner. I'm so excited because any moment Taeyeon will be here. Ma said that she misses that blonde, it's been week that she haven't seen her.

We prepared typical Korean cuisine. Rice, tteokguk, bulgogi, spicy chicken wings and drumsticks, and a lot of vegetables. We are not picky eaters.

For us, Koreans, food is life. No, let me rephrase it. Healthy food is life.

We are all in the kitchen because the food was ready. I texted Taeyeon and asked her where she was. She must be here.

"Where is the shorty? I thought she will be here for sleepover?" Irene asked as she sat on her seat.

"I'm glad that you two are fine now," Ma said.

"So what did you girls fight?" Mom Erika asked.

I was speechless, I can't answer that. I felt like my tongue was tied. They're looking at me and I don't know what to say.

"Maybe Mi young entertained one of her suitors or maybe Taeyeon finally confessed her love for Mi young," Irene was contemplating hard.

Ma and Mom frowned.

"But nah, if the shorty did that. They must be in a relationship now. So I go on the first one." Irene added.

"No, none of them are true," I snorted.

I felt guilty lying, I hate it. But why did I lie? I can just tell them what happened.

They know that we really like each other, they're not against it but I don't want to lose their trusts in me. And if I accept Taeyeon as my girlfriend, I know, everything will change.

We will have our limits and no sleepovers anymore. I don't like that.

I don't want to think that changes. I want what we us now. I don't wanna lose it. Changing is also losing what you have. That's why I'm preventing it. Change is permanent and necessary but not in our relationship as best friends.

"Maybe the other way around? Taeyeon has a new girlfriend?" Irene teasingly said.

I grimaced "Of course not!" I yelled.

Thinking that Taeyeon have another girl makes me feel sick. Why would Irene think of that?

"Sorry," I muttered.

But what if Taeyeon look for another girl because I rejected and hurt her? I mentally slapped my forehead. It didn't cross my mind, I'm so stupid not to think of that.

Now, worries filled my head.

"Stop it Irene, looks like Mi young isn't ready to say it so let's just drop the topic," Mom said.

Ma smiled at Mom while Irene just shrugged. I thanked Mom mentally.

"Where's Taeyeon anyway?" Ma asked.

Then the doorbell rang.

"Speaking of the devil," Irene grinned.

My face lit up and I can't hide my smile.

"She doesn't have to ring the bell, she's always here. She should learn how to come in without knocking. She's a family now," I raised my eyebrows at my Mom's remark as the corners of mouth quirked up.

Ma kissed Mom's cheek "What was that for?" Mom cheeks turned pink.

"Because I like what you said to Taeyeon, boo." Ma said and gave her eye smile.

Mom beamed showing her perfect white set of teeth "You're so beautiful Pani, beautiful as ever," she said and kissed ma's forehead.

"Cheesy," Irene commented and giggled.

My parents are sweet as ever, they're still in love over the years. I'm proud of them.

Oh! I forgot, the door.

I ran and opened the door revealing my cute best friend, she's smiling as her bag clung on her right shoulder.

I gave her my sweetest eye smile, I only give that to her.

"Hi," Taeyeon greeted.

"Oh hi, come in," I stepped back to let her in.

We went straight to the kitchen.

"Hi shorty, it's been a while," Irene said and I glared at her.

"Yeah... it's been a while Irene," Taeyeon smiled at her.

"Good evening Aunt Tiffany and Aunt Erika, it's nice to see you again," Taeyeon politely said as she bowed down showing respect to my parents.

"Good evening Taeyeon," Ma said as she stood up and drew closer to us. She kissed Taeyeon's both cheeks while Mom just nodded.

"I miss this blonde," Ma said as she patted Tae's head. "Let's eat," she went back to her seat.

"Thank you," my best friend said.

So, Taeyeon and I sat in front of them as Taeyeon put down her bag on the floor.

"Next time, just come in without knocking," Mom suddenly said.

"But that would be rude Aunt Erika," Taeyeon said.

"I'm giving you permission but I change my mind, it's an order," Mom firmly said

Taeyeon stiffened and nodded "Okay,"

She's scaring Taeyeon so I whined "Mom..."

"Erika," Ma said supporting me.

"What?" Mom asked innocently. "Anyway, what took you so long Taeyeon? You usually go here at 6."

Oh yeah. I didn't ask her about that.

"Um... My dad went home at 5 I helped him to pack his things because he has his business trip to Japan," Taeyeon explained.

"You're dad is really a busy man," Ma commented.

"He must be rich," Irene butted in and she's already eating. Aisshh... This pig!

"He is," Taeyeon nodded.

"Okay, let's eat now," Mom said "Kids, eat more kay? The foods are really delicious."

We all nodded and started to eat as we continued our chatting.

After we had eaten dinner, Taeyeon and I went to my room. Taeyeon took a shower first then me. We wore our pajamas, I have my pink pair while Taeyeon have the blue indicating our favorite colors.

Taeyeon was sitting in my swivel chair holding her phone and kept sliding her index finger on the screen. I shyly sat on my bed, I don't know why I'm feeling awkward. Is it because she confessed to me? I looked at Taeyeon and she looked relax while me, I was anxious.

I sighed. What's happening to me?

Taeyeon put her phone on my study table beside her then she looked at me "Let's sleep now Mi young, we have an early class tomorrow," she stood up.

I just nodded, hearing my heartbeat in my head.

I moved on the other side of the bed and lay down while Taeyeon fixed her pillow before she lay down.

She tucked us in the comforter and glanced at me "Good night Mi young," she said.

"Good night Tae," I moved my body sideways as my back facing Taeyeon.

I'm a lil' bit uncomfortable.

"Mi young?" My body tensed as she called me.

"Hmm?"

"Are you okay? Are you uncomfortable?" I bit my lower lip, aissshh. She really knows me so I turned around to face her but I avoided her eyes.

"Do you want me to sleep on the floor?" Before she could go up and sit, I hugged her.

Oh gosh, this was so good as always.

"No, just stay here Tae," I said as I pushed my face on her shoulder and snuggled.

I sniffed quietly and closed my eyes, I missed her smell.

Taeyeon cuddled me and I was in ecstasy. My heart was pounding like a bass drum.

"I love you Mi young. Promise I will always be here for you," I felt that she kissed my crown.

Nothing's changed between us.

And as before, my love for her grows every minute.

And that'll never change.