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Say You Won't Let Go

Jessica and Tiffany were sitting together, occupying a table in the canteen of the company. They're drinking coffee. And Krystal was rushing towards them. The girl was panting and took her seat beside Jessica.

"Do you already know guys about Taeyeon unnie?" Krystal said between her heavily breathing

"Yes. It's all over the news and articles." Jessica said

"But Taeyeon unnie was about to tell it later." Krystal exhaled heavily for the last time and her normal breathing back

"So you know about it?" Tiffany asked

"Yes Tiffany unnie" Krystal felt guilty

Tiffany hissed "Oh my gosh. And still, you keep this from us?"

"Taeyeon unnie asked me not to tell because she was going to tell y'all." Krystal pressed her lips together

"Ah, you two were keeping secrets from us? What more? Do you still like her?" Tiffany scoffed

"What? Is not like that Tiffany unnie! But... yes, I still like her! I love her" Krystal admitted

Tiffany annoyingly smirked "Fvck, that's fvcking great."

"But she loves you! And she didn't love me back the way I love her. I'm just a friend to her. Please don't be mad at her."

"Don't tell me what to do Krystal." Tiffany stood up "I'm out of here." And she walked away

"What's wrong with her?" Krystal mumbled

"What's wrong with you Krystal?" Jessica dejectedly asked

"What?"

"You don't have to answer like that! You just made things worst for Taeyeon and TIffany." Jessica looked at Krystal and she was angry

"I'm not exacerbating it. She asked and I just said the truth. She just complicates the situation. Why she's so mad at Taeyeon unnie? I don't understand her." Krystal irritably said

"Really? How about me? I broke up with Yuri?" Jessica said resentful

"WHAT? Why did you that?" Krystal yelled

People at the canteen were glancing on them.

"Like Taeyeon, she was hiding things from us. She was the heiress of the kwon enterprise. There's a collaboration between their company and Kmall. Actually they already merged."

Krystal was stunned and slack-jawed.

"She said she didn't know about this but I think they're just fooling us," Jessica was dour, she's calm outside, and conceal her emotion.

"You broke up with her that easily?" Krystal said in disbelief "Are you sure about that?"

"She don't want to share her past to me. Am I not worthy for it?"

"But sis, it's your relationship with her. You're just giving up that quick?" Krystal shrieked

"She don't trust me or she's just playing with me!" Jessica stood up "Don't involve yourself here Krystal. Stay out of this mess. And please for now, avoid Tiffany."

Before Krystal was about to say something, Jessica left her. Krystal didn't want to believe that it was happening with them. She didn't understand Jessica and Tiffany with their actions. She eagerly want to talk Taeyeon and Yuri but not that day, she was tired and had enough. And she irritably messed her hair and leaned her head on the table.

~

Kmall. In the chairman's office.

Mr. Kim was sitting in front of his working table. He was scanning some files. And a blonde woman popped in the door. The blonde walked straight towards him. The woman thrown a newspaper in his table, and she was peeved.

Mr. Kim studied the blonde "Oh, it's really rare that you come into my office."

"You should know why I'm here." The woman said

"Why are you here my daughter?" Mr. Kim narrowed his eyes

"Look at the article Mr. Kim"

Mr. Kim read the articles. It was about Taeyeon the heiress, marriage, Byun Baekhyun/ Taeyeon the rookie was the heiress of Kmall?/Taeyeon was engaged to the son of GY Entertainment. Mr. Kim was just deadpanned.

"You made all of this right? It's all over the news."

Mr. Kim remained silent.

"I told you if you do something to ruin us, you'll regret it! Tiffany was mad at me! I'm going to tell her about this but you bypassed me with this stupid news! I thought you already let me do what I want!" Taeyeon yelled in frustration "Mr. Kim, if I'll lose Tiffany I swear, I won't forgive you." Tears filled her eyes

Taeyeon walked out in the room. Mr. Kim just watched her leave. And he crumpled the newspaper.

~

Since the news was out. Jessica and Tiffany were avoiding Taeyeon and Yuri. The latter two were keep wooing their girlfriends. They offered flowers, chocolates, letters, cakes and surprise dinners, but it didn't work. They tried to talk to them but Jessica and Tiffany didn't give them a chance.

The days passed very quick and it was almost a week since they didn't talk even though, Yuri was still living in Jessica's house.

What's wrong? They are so hard to please. Why's this happening? It was ridiculous not to talk to the women their love. It was like killing them slowly. How Jessica and Tiffany take this situation?

~

Night. In a 5 star restaurant, where all Yuri followed Jessica.

Jessica was about to meet Tyler for a date. Jessica was wearing blue elegant full skirt dress while Yuri was wearing her uniform. Obviously her uniform wasn't match to the dress-code of the restaurant. All eyes were looking at her.

Jessica took her seat opposite to Tyler. The latter was already there. Yuri was stunned to see the guy. They are dating? For real? Her ex-boyfriend?

Yuri took her seat not far from the table of Jessica and Tyler. She was glaring at the latter two.

Jessica and Tyler was done ordering their meals. Yuri scanned the menu, and her eyes went round when she saw the prices. It was expensive and she can't afford any of them. She just asked the waiter for a glass of water.

While Yuri's gazed at Jessica. She saw the latter was happy chatting with the guy. They already eating and they looked comfortable with each other. Jessica's sweetest smile was there. She never seen that before. Yuri was holding back, she was very jealous.

Tyler held Jessica's hand and they're staring at each other. It looked intimate for Yuri. And she can't take it anymore. She stood up and draw near to Jessica. The latter and Steve looked at her.

"Why your secretary is here? She's wearing school uniform huh? Well, still hot." Tyler chuckled

Yuri didn't mind Tyler "Come on Jess, let's get out of here."

"Jess? Woah, you're addressing your boss without respect?" Tyler said and his brows drew together

"Yuri just go away. I'm on my date right now." Jessica said without looking at Yuri

"No. How could you go on a date?" Yuri huffed

"Don't make a scene here Yuri. I'm single." Jessica retorted

"Are you serious?" Yuri yelled

People were glancing on them.

"Hey you, don't you have good manners?" Tyler irritably said

"Shut up, I'm talking to my girlfriend!" Yuri glanced on Tyler angrily

Tyler's right brow rise with what he heard.

Yuri grabbed Jessica's wrist "Come on! Let's go home!"

Jessica was fighting back and tried to remove Yuri's hand but the tan was stronger than her.

"Leave me alone Yuri!" Jessica was struggling with the grip of Yuri.

"You crazy! Let go of Jessica!" Tyler was losing his temper

Jessica looked at Tyler "It's between me and Yuri. Please Tyler, I can handle this." She looked back at Yuri, she could sense that Yuri was losing her control because of jealousy "Yuri let go of me! We're done! I'm not your girlfriend. And home? Can you please move out in my place?"

Yuri's heart was torn into pieces "No, you're just saying that because you're mad at me!"

Tyler can see Jessica was hurting on the tan's grip, it was so tight. He stood up, held Jessica and Yuri's hands. And tried to separate them but Yuri's strength was not a joke. She's really strong. Tyler gave his full strength just to separate the two and Yuri finally let go of Jessica. Tyler pushed Yuri hard and the latter fell on the ground.

"You moron! You're hurting Jessica!" Tyler shouted

Yuri was back on her consciousness, she saw Jessica's wrist was red turning to violet, and with a mark of her hand.

"You better go or I'll call the security guards to get you out of here?" Tyler threatening Yuri

Yuri can't feel anything. She was kinda numb. She hurt Jessica and she can't believe that she did it to her love. She slowly stood up and she felt her knees became weaker. But she tried to balance herself. People were looking at her in disgust. She didn't look at Jessica and walked out in the place with her eyes welled up.

"Are you okay Jessica?" Tyler was worried and observed Jessica's wrist

"I'm fine, thank you Tyler." Jessica pulled her hand away from the guy

Tyler back to his seat "She's crazy. You must fire her."

"Thank you for the dinner Tyler." Jessica stood up "But please don't touch Yuri again. Don't hurt her." She bowed and leave

Tyler gritted his teeth, he didn't know why Jessica looks mad at him. He just gave a help but it looks like he's the bad guy in the scene.

-

Outside the J & H Entertainment.

Taeyeon was waiting for Tiffany to come out. Suddenly a man appeared from her back.

"Taengoo..."

Taeyeon faced the man and her forehead creased "What are you doing here Baekhyun?"

"Just visiting my fiance, did you like the news?" Baekhyun smirked

"What? You're the one who made it?" Taeyeon asked

Baekhyun nodded "My dad insisted"

Taeyeon remembered the scene in her father's office. Her father was quiet. Maybe he didn't know at all about the news.

"My dad was very excited for us to get married." Baekhyun chuckled

"I will not marry you Baekhyun. I'm sorry. How many times do I have to tell you about this?" Taeyeon was tired of saying this over and over again "I don't love you anymore. Please accept it."

"No! I love you Taeyeon!" Baekhyun hugged Taeyeon "Please don't do this to me."

"I'm sorry Baekhyun" Taeyeon didn't hug back, her arms remained on her sides.

Tiffany exactly walking out of the building and saw Baekhyun and Taeyeon. Minho was with her.

"Woah! Get a room you two!" Minho shouted

Taeyeon pushed Baekhyun and the latter let go of her, awkwardly. Taeyeon looked at Tiffany and she gulped.

"Nice" Tiffany commented

"It's not what you think Tiffany-" Taeyeon said

Tiffany grabbed Minho and kissed the guy. Just a smack. Taeyeon was dumbfounded.

After the kiss, Tiffany smirked "Stop following me Minho" She walked away

"What was that? Oh my- she kissed me?" Minho was very happy, his mind was in cloud nine.

"Is she still your girlfriend Taeyeon?" Baekhyun asked

"Just leave me alone Baekhyun" Taeyeon walked and followed Tiffany

-

Parking area. Tiffany was about to ride in her car but Taeyeon grabbed her arms. Close the car's door and pushed Tiffany to it. Taeyeon noticed that Tiffany wasn't wearing the necklace with lock pendant.

"Why did you kiss him?" Taeyeon was jealous and hurt by Tiffany's action

"Why? Is there a problem?"

"You're my girlfriend Tiffany!" Taeyeon shouted

"Not anymore Taeyeon. I'm not your girlfriend. And I'm not going back to you. NEVER."

"What?"

"I'm breaking up with you, you can go now and marry that Baekhyun!" Tiffany shrieked

"I'm not going to marry him! f**k this s**t!" Taeyeon's eyes flooded with tears "I'm so had enough! This is my f*cking life! No one can tell me what to do!"

Tiffany was fighting back tears.

"Fine, Tiffany. If you don't want me in your life. I won't force you. I'll give you what you want even if it's your freedom. I don't know what will happen to me without you. But this is what you want, and I'll give it to you." Taeyeon walked near to her car not far from Tiffany's. She get in and started the engine. She has her blurry sight but still she stepped on the gas pedal and out of the place.

Tiffany wanted to follow Taeyeon but she didn't, she just cried out loud. Baekhyun was there and he saw what happened.

-

Taeyeon was driving fast. She was really hurt about what happened. I'm breaking up with you, you can go now and marry that Baekhyun! It keeps echoing in her mind.

"I hate this! I can't take this anymore!" Taeyeon was punching the steering wheel "I can't... live without her"

Taeyeon stepped the gas pedal to its maximum speed. She didn't notice that there a curve way, she tried to grip the steering wheel from the left side, the right side of her car was scratching on the wall, her right side mirror disappeared, still, her car was running, faster. There were huge bricks blocking the way. Taeyeon tried to avoid it but she crashed on it. Her car turned around 270 degrees and hit the electricity pole.

-

In front of the apartment of Taeyeon.

Krystal and Yuri were inside the car.

"Thank you for the lift Krystal" Yuri said

"No problem, Yuri unnie. Jessica just need time you know-"

"I will give her time." Yuri interrupted Krystal "But I don't know if she still loves me"

"She loves you!" Krystal assured "Just give her time, I know she will always back to you."

"Okay. Anyway, I will just wait Taeyeon outside. So you can go now."

"No, let's wait her here. I want to talk to her too."

Yuri's phone ring. She pick it up, she was shocked. Krystal was worried, Yuri looks very shocked and pale. Yuri's phone fell on the ground of the car.

"What is it Yuri unnie?"

"Le-let's go to the S-seoul Medical C-center!" Yuri stuttered

"Huh? Why?"

"Please, Taeyeon had a car accident!"

"Oh my gosh"

~

Seoul Medical Center.

Krystal, Yuri and Baekhyun were outside the emergency room. They were worried, very tense and praying that Taeyeon will survive.

Tiffany was running towards them, crying out loud.

"How is she?" Tiffany was sniffing

"She was in the OR. She was in critical condition, she lost lots of blood and her head was damaged." Yuri said

"What?" Tiffany's lower lip trembled "No, this is my fault."

Baekhyun walked near to Tiffany "Yes, this is your fault. How dare you to show your face here after what you did to Taeyeon? You have the guts?"

"Stop it Baekhyun! We all know, Taeyeon would be glad if she see Tiffany here." Yuri trying to calm Baekhyun

"Whatever!" Baekhyun back to his seat "If something bad happen to Taeyeon, promise I will ruin your life Tiffany! I will never forgive you!"

"That's enough Baekhyun!" Yuri voice cracked

"I will never forgive myself either." Tiffany fell on the floor, her knees became weaker

Krystal bent down and hugged Tiffany "Tiffany unnie, I know Taeyeon unnie will gonna make it. She's strong and she will survive. I know"

~

The operation was successful but Taeyeon didn't wake up for almost 5 days. Tiffany was there all the time. Waiting Taeyeon to wake up but because of this, Tiffany neglected herself.

Yuri forced her to leave the hospital and rest. Tiffany can't do anything about it.

-

Hospital. In Taeyeon's room.

Krystal and Yuri were sitting on the couch, staring at Taeyeon. The latter looks peaceful, sleeping comfortable in her bed. Still, she have bandages around her head.

"I think she's fine now." Yuri smiled

"Yes, it's all over her face. She's like an angel." Krystal said

"Well, indeed... I will not contradict you, just for now." Yuri chuckled

"Jessica unnie will come here" Krystal suddenly changed the topic "She will visit Taeyeon unnie"

Yuri just nodded. And speaking of the devil, Jessica opened the door and entered the room.

"Hi" Jessica greeted and closed the door

"Hello sis, come here sit." Krystal offered and patted the couch beside her

Jessica took her seat beside Krystal "How's Taeyeon?"

"She's totally fine. Her operation was successful but still, she didn't wake up yet." Krystal explained

"She will wake up soon." Jessica exclaimed

"Yes, let's just wait her." Kyrstal cheerfully said

Jessica was glancing at Yuri, the latter didn't say anything.

"Where's Tiffany? I thought she's here?" Jessica asked as she looked around the room

"She has a fever and she need to rest. That's why Yuri unnie forced her to go home."

"Taeyeon..." Yuri mumbled

Krystal heard Yuri "Why Yuri unnie?" She shifted her gaze at Taeyeon

Taeyeon was awake already. Yuri rushed to Taeyeon's bed. The latter was blinking, adjusting her sight from the light. Taeyeon looked at Yuri, and the tan was crying. Jung sisters draw near to them.

"Yul? Oh Yul! Wait. Why are you crying?" Taeyeon asked

Yuri keep sobbing and she can't answer back.

Taeyeon looked around "Why am I here? Is this hospital?"

"You didn't remember anything?" Yuri asked

Taeyeon shook her head.

"You got an accident."

"Huh? Then where's mom and dad?" Taeyeon saw Krystal and Jessica behind Yuri "Who are they?"

Yuri raised her eyebrows and glanced at Krystal and Jessica.

"Taeyeon unnie, I'm Krystal. Don't you remember me?" Krystal asked in horror

"How do you know my name? I'm sorry but I don't know you." Taeyeon looked at Yuri "Your new friends?"

Yuri was dumbfounded. Taeyeon didn't recognize Jessica and Krystal.

-

The doctor came to examine Taeyeon, the latter's parents were there and also Baekhyun. Krystal, Jessica and Yuri were outside.

"What happen to her Yuri unnie? She didn't recognize us?" Krystal worriedly said

"I don't know..."

"Brain surgery right?" Jessica asked

"Yes sis, why?"

"Maybe she loss her memory... No way" Jessica said in disbelief

"Amnesia? But why she still know me?" Yuri was panicking

The doctor came out of the room.

"Doc, what happened to her?" Yuri asked in no time

The doctor explained to them about the condition of Taeyeon. And he confirmed it.

-

Tiffany arrived in the hospital after she received a message from Yuri that Taeyeon was already awake. She was running and she saw Yuri sitting on a bench outside Taeyeon's room. The Jung sisters leave to buy some foods.

Tiffany took her seat beside Yuri, she was panting.

"Where's Taeyeon?" Tiffany asked

"She's in the room. Her parents were talking to her. And also Baekhyun." Yuri said as she pressed her lips together

"What? Baehyun is there?" Tiffany practically yelled.

"Tiffany..." Yuri looked at Tiffany straight at her eyes "Taeyeon... Taeyeon has an amnesia." And she looked away

"Amnesia?"

"The doctor said she has a traumatic amnesia because her head was damaged due to the car accident. She only remember things after we graduated from middle school. She doesn't remember anything after that... Including you, Tiffany. Now she thinks that Baekhyun was still her boyfriend. But don't worry, it is just temporary." Yuri miserably said

"How long it will last?" Tiffany's eyes were glossy

"The doctor said it depends on how severe the injury is. In Taeyeon's case, maybe months. They didn't exactly know." Yuri hugged Tiffany and the lattet burst her tears.

Taeyeon's parents already leave the room to talk to her doctor. Tiffany was about to enter the room.

"Are you sure you want to see her? It will be painful to you?" Yuri didn't want to see Tiffany to be hurt

"Yes. Let's go in, I want to see her."

Tiffany and Yuri entered the room. They saw Baekhyun holding Taeyeon's hand. Tiffany looked away quickly, she can't stand it. Baekhyun noticed it and he let go of Taeyeon's hand.

"Yul! I have a good news to you! Oh, who is she?" Taeyeon cheerfully said "It seems like you gained so many friends Yuri. And she's beautiful."

Tiffany bleakly smiled and she was holding back her tears.

"Um, this is... This is Hwang Tiffany"

"Tiffany? I'm Kim Taeyeon, nice to meet you. And this is Byun Baekhyun my boyfriend." Taeyeon intertwined her hand to Baekhyun

Tiffany's eyes filled with tears. She can't fight it anymore. She was hurt, seeing Taeyeon didn't recognize her, seeing Taeyeon was happy with the guy.

"Why are you crying?" Taeyeon was concerned, to see Tiffany crying made her heart clenched.

"I'm sorry, I'm okay." Tiffany wiped her tears. "I'm fine."

Yuri patted Tiffany's back and she looked at Taeyeon "What's your good news anyway?"

"Oh yeah. Dad allowed me to study and train as pastry chef." Taeyeom cheekily smile

"That's good news." Yuri smiled

"Yes and you're going with me" Taeyeon added

"Huh?"

"I will study abroad with you and Baekhyun of course."

"Study abroad?" Tiffany and Yuri said in the same time

"Yes. You'll study too, to become one of the CEO of our joined company... The kmall." Taeyeon said

"What?" Yuri was surprised

"You deserve it Yul, just accept it. Dad will talk to you later to discuss this matter." Taeyeon insisted

Tiffany walked out in the room, Yuri was about to follow her but Baekhyun stop her.

"Wait Yul, let me talk to her." Baekhyun followed Tiffany outside

Taeyeon furrowed "Did Baekhyun know Tiffany?" Taeyeon pouted, she was like a jealous wifey

-

Outside the room. Tiffany and Baekhyun were sitting on a bench.

"Don't worry about her. I will take care of her." Baekhyun sincerely said

Tiffany didn't say anything and she was just crying.

"This is just temporary Tiffany. I'm sure when her memories back. She will always come to you. She really loves you and I accepted it. Now I'm just helping her since she thought that I'm her boyfriend." Baekhyun smiled and patted Tiffany's shoulder

Tiffany looked at Baekhyun "Thank you please take care of her." her voice cracked

Baekhyun nodded "I will, so don't worry."

~

The parents of Taeyeon talked to Yuri about their plans. And Yuri accepted it. She will go abroad with Taeyeon and Baekhyun to study business since she was the real owner of Kwon enterprise.

They will go abroad as soon as Taeyeon fully recovered from her accident.

Krystal told Jessica about the plan of Yuri that she will leave the country to study and also to take care of Taeyeon. The latter will still do treatment abroad. Jessica was worried if Yuri will really go abroad and leave her. She didn't know if she can take if the tan was away from her because in her heart she missed Yuri so much.

Taeyeon has a fast recovery with the help of everyone. Tiffany also visited Taeyeon even when the latter was asleep. She missed the blonde. She wanted to hold her, hug her and kiss her but she can't do anything about it.

-

After a few weeks.

They already book plane tickets because Taeyeon was out in the hospital. She was healthy and she can walk by herself now.

She was excited to go and study abroad. She wanted to fulfill her dreams. To be a pastry chef and build her own cake shop. She was happy because her father changed. It became concern and very supportive to her. She didn't ask for more, but sometimes her heart felt something missing. But she can't identify it.

~

Incheon Airport. The day has come. Taeyeon, Yuri and Baekhyun were leaving.

Yuri was walking and holding a cart where her bags and luggages were placed. Familiar voice was calling her.

"Yuri unnie!"

She turned back, it wad Krystal with her sister. Krystal ran towards her and hugged her

"I'm gonna miss you Yuri unnie" Krystal faced Yuri "Please take care of yourself, we do chat, voice or video call. Hmm?"

Yuri just nodded.

"You study hard, I know you can do it. Fighting!"

"Thank you Krystal, take care of yourself too. And your sister." Yuri genuinely said

"I will. I'll just go to Taeyeon unnie, talk to Jess." Krystal disappeared from the crowd

Jessica walked and stopped in front of Yuri. Her eyes were puffed and swollen. Obviously because she was crying all day and night.

"Oh my gosh Jess, you look skinnier. Are you taking care of yourself? Please eat more." Yuri held Jessica's face

Jessica felt the tan's hand and shut her eyes, it was warm and she was comfortable with it.

"I'll miss you Jess."

Jessica opened her eyes and it flooded with tears "Please don't leave me Yuri"

Yuri's eyes were also swam with tears. She didn't answer back and hugged Jessica.

"Please Yuri, don't go." Jessica sniffed "I think, I can't live without you."

"Don't say that Jess. You're gonna use to it." Yuri faced Jessica and smile "Sorry but I need to go."

Hearing those words from Yuri made Jessica weaker, physically and emotionally.

"Don't you love me anymore?" Jessica was afraid of Yuri's answer

Yuri shook her head and smirked "Of course, I love you most Jessica. But I need this, I need to do this."

"Then I will wait for you Yuri."

"Don't. It will take long, free yourself Jessica. You can love others I won't force you-"

"But I want you Yuri. I can wait forever. I love you so much." Jessica wrapped her arms to Yuri's neck and kissed the tan, passionately. With all her heart and soul.

Yuri kissed back, she missed those lips. It made her think not to go but she stand in her decision. She took the opportunity to kiss Jessica before she leave, long passionate without lust.

-

In the departure area, Taeyeon was sitting on a bench alone. Baekhyun went to the comfort room. Taeyeon was excited and it's all over her face.

Tiffany took her seat beside her. Taeyeon looked at her but Tiffany was staring at her lap.

"Tiffany? Are you looking for Yuri to say goodbye?" Taeyeon asked

Tiffany shook her head.

"Huh?" Taeyeon observed Tiffany, she saw that the woman was sad and her eyes were teary "Are you okay Tiffany?"

Tiffany hugged Taeyeon and tears shimmered her eyes "Take care of yourself. I'll promise to wait you my love, my main. I love you very much." She keeps sobbing

Taeyeon was stunned. She can feel her heart was tearing apart. She didn't know why, Tiffany was crying and she was hurt to see the woman in pained.

"I will wait until you come back to me. That's all I can promise." Tiffany wholeheartedly said

Taeyeon was rubbing Tiffany back to comfort her. Tiffany just shut her eyes and feel the blonde's touch. She was longing for it. She needs it badly.

"Tiffany, I-I hope that your love will come back for you. I know he will come back so please don't cry. I don't know but it hurts me to see you like this." Taeyeon just said what's in her mind

Tiffany opened her eyes. She faced Taeyeon and smiled. Taeyeon wiped her tears and the blonde was crying too.

"You see? You made me cry, you silly." Taeyeon wiped her tears

Tiffany chuckled, she know Taeyeon was still there. The Taeyeon who loves her and the one, she loves the most.

They laughed. Krystal and Baekhyun were standing not far from them, they smiled in the scene. They looked at each other and smiled too. But Krystal broke it and they awkwardly looked away. They both blushed.

-

The goodbyes' were done. It's not the end but a new start with their life.

~