The Next Day.
Taeyeon's POV
As what I said last night, around 6 am Mr. Ed opened the door of the library. Me and Tiffany were already woke up, he didn't ask us anything as Tiffany just walked out from the library. She didn't say anything to me either.
Am I dreaming last night? Did Tiffany kiss me? Did she really use my arms as her pillow to sleep?
Last night was surreal, but I can still taste her lips. I missed it already. And also her touch and being clingy though I don't like to see her scared. I want to protect her.
I went home to take a bath and to change my clothes. Auntie Hyo was worried to me when I didn't go home but I explained to her that I've been locked up in the library.
Auntie Hyo wanted to talk to our dean, she wanted to fire the librarian for neglecting and being unorganized. I didn't let that happen, our dean is my godfather, he's the best friend of my father. Anyway, I used my Korean name so he didn't know that I'm studying at his school.
Then I went back to school, I attended my first class in the morning but Tiffany wasn't there. I looked around the Uni but I didn't see her yet.
I miss her eye smile, her voice, her touch, her arrogance, her frankness and most of all... her kiss.
But of course I will not kiss her when I see her, I just wanted to see her. That's it. I swear though I'm longing for her lips.
I didn't notice that my feet drag me at the canteen. I toured my eyes and I saw her!!! Yes!! Oh no, with her minions. I feel butterflies in my stomach when I saw Cheol Woo's arm was around Tiffany's shoulder. They were sitting along together while her minions were sitting at the opposite side of the table.
"Hi" Someone greeted me and I looked at the person, it's Yoona.
"Oh Yoona" I was surprised by her, she's beautiful. She fixed herself with some make ups and dressed like a lady. She's like a model. "H-hello" I greeted back.
"It's lunch time, let's eat together?" She asked me and smiled.
"Ah.. Sure, okay"
We walked towards the counter to order some foods, I glanced at Tiffany and our eyes met. She's somewhat, glaring at me. Is she mad? What did I do?
Everybody were looking at us, especially at Yoona. She's gorgeous, many guys were drooling at her while girls were jealous at her beauty.
We took our orders and sat near at table of Tiffany with her friends. I can't help but to glance at her. Then our eyes met again, she leaned her head on Cheol Woo's shoulder while the guy kissed her crown.
I quickly turned my gazed at Yoona and forced a smile. I'm hurt in what I saw, she's being sweet with her boyfriend. They looked perfect indeed, and it made me sad.
I lowered my head, maybe she really don't want to be my friend now.
"Are you okay?" Yoona asked as she held my hand.
I nodded "Yeah, I'm... I'm just sleepy." I lied.
"Why? You didn't sleep last night?" She asked again.
"Umm, sort of. I need to finish my project in Arts last night." I lied again, it's so not me. Sighed.
"It's okay to be studious but please take care of yourself." Yoona fondled my cheek "I don't want you to be sick." She sweetly said.
I blushed and looked at the table of Tiffany, I saw her rolling her eyes.
"Okay... Let's eat?"
Yoona happily nodded and pulled away her hand from my face, while eating Yoona continued to talk to me. She's interesting and sometimes, she makes me smile with her jokes.
"Taeyeon unnie, I think I admire you."
Come again? "Huh? What?"
"I admire you. You're smart, kind, cute and... you care for others like me." Yoona giggled "But I hope I'm not other to you, I hope we're friends now?" She cheekily said.
"Sure, let's be friends Yoona" This is my first time to have a friend in this Uni, I'm so glad and yeah, we could be friends but as I always say I don't trust easily. I will give her chance, everyone deserves it.
Yoona stood up, walked around and sat beside me "Thank you Taeyeon unnie" She briefly hugged me.
As usual, I sneaked a glace to Tiffany. She pulled away from Cheol Woo and raked her fingers through her hair. She looks irritable. Maybe Bora and Seohyun were teasing her?
Yoona and I finished eating our meals then we held our trays. We will put it on the the huge table outside the kitchen. Self service though.
Oh gosh, we will pass by at Tiffany's table. I'm getting to see her near and my heart started to beat faster. Whooo!
I almost pass by at her table, she's not looking at me. And I suddenly fell down on my knees. In reflex, I used my hands to support me not to fall my face on the floor. My eyeglasses also fell, whew, thank god it's still intact.
I looked at my tray, my glass, chopsticks and plate were scattered on the floor. People were laughing at me. I looked at my feet, Tiffany intentionally blocked her right foot so that I will fall??
I frowned looking at her, she was laughing along with her minions while Cheol Woo was shaking his head.
"Are you alright Taeyeon unnie?" Yoona glared at Tiffany but the latter didn't bother.
Tiffany held a glass of water and poured it on my head, s**t, it was cold. I froze, not because of the water but because Tiffany was bullying me. Is this really happening? She made me feel like heaven last night then now, she makes me feel like hell.
I'm so hurt but I tried to figure it out, maybe she just need to maintain her tough role here. I can't be mad at her.
"Unnie, come on" Yoona helped me to stand, I feel a sting on my left knee. It was bleeding. "Taeyeon unnie your wound is bleeding! Let's go to the clinic" Yoona got my eyeglasses and supported me.
I glanced at Tiffany but she was talking to her boyfriend as if nothing happened.
I didn't say anything, everything happened so fast. Yoona put my arm around her neck while she slid her arm around my waist to help me walk.
Shit.
*****
At the clinic.
The nurse treated my wound and put bandage on it. I didn't complain at the pain because it more hurts remembering what Tiffany have done to me.
"I hate her! So they started now, they will bully you until you decided to drop from here." Yoona scoffed and sat beside me on the bed.
"That will never happen, I won't go away and it's my junior year already. I'm not afraid of them." I firmly said.
"Don't worry unnie, I will always be with you. I'm your back up!" Yoona exaggeratedly said as she pumped her fists together.
I chuckled "You're cute, don't worry about me. I can handle myself."
Yoona pouted "You didn't see your face when you fell, you look so weak." Then she crossed her legs.
I massaged the back of my neck "Don't judge the book by its cover."
"Nah, fine.... No, it's not fine." Yoona huffed while she crossed her arms over her chest. "Just be careful unnie, if you need help I'm always here for ya."
I smiled at her "Thank you Yoona, I'm happy that we became friends."
"Me too, unnie!" Yoona hugged me and I did the same.
I saw someone passed by at the door, wait, I think it's her. I pulled away from Yoona and stood up.
"What? Where are you going?" Yoona asked and she stood up.
"I will just go to the rest room"
"I'll go with you unnie" Yoona cheerfully said
"No, just wait here. I can walk." I stepped forward to show her that I'm okay "See? I'm not paralyzed you know."
"Ohh.. Okay, just be quick unnie."
I nodded "Okay" Then I rushed out to look at her, yes, I know it's Tiffany. She looked after me at the clinic, I know she cares for me.
*****
I followed Tiffany in a room, I took a long breathe then I entered. It's the music room. I saw her sitting in front of the piano, she's just staring at the keys. I drew closer to her and stared decisively.
"What are you doing here?" Tiffany irritably asked as she looked at me and glance on my knees. I knew it, she cares for me.
"I want to talk to you"
"There's nothing to talk about" Tiffany retorted
"But what about last night?" I asked
"Last night? It's just nothing!" Tiffany stood up and stepped forward, her eyebrows snapped together.
"I thought we're at least friends" I'm still hoping for that.
"I said I don't want to be your friend" Tiffany said with her husky voice "You know, just forget about last night shorty."
"It's just nothing to you?" I can't believe it. No, she's lying!
"Yes, I just need you last night because I'm scared. Even if it's not you, I would just do the same with others. Don't expect too much on yourself Taeyeon! You're just nothing to me!" Tiffany abruptly said
I was deadpanned at the moment and I feel that my lower lip quivered.
"And the kiss? It's disgusting." Tiffany scrunched up her face as she added.
"Disgusting?" I mumbled, my heart ripped into pieces. I felt something missing down in my stomach.
"You're disgusting! Don't infect me with your virus!" Tiffany's words are like a knife to me.
I laughed miserably as I inched forward to her, our bodies were just few millimeters apart as well as our faces. I looked at her with my steely eyes but she avoided it.
"Look at me then say that you want me to stay away from you. Say it directly to me, that you don't like me. And promise, you will never see me again." I demanded, I need to hear it from her.
Tiffany keep quiet and she gestured that she will gonna walk away but I stopped her as I held her shoulder "Where you think you're going? Say it!" I shouted.
"Why should I listen to you? Don't tell me what to do!" She can't say it, it means she's lying. I sighed in relief.
"You can't say it... because you like it." Then I pulled her head to me, I kissed her passionately right away.
At first, she was hitting me but when I slid my tongue into her mouth. She started to kiss back, her tongue was dancing with mine. And I heard it, she moaned quietly. I smiled between our intense kisses.
Then she broke the kiss as she pushed me, she hissed and rushed out.
"You want me in your life Tiffany, I feel it."
*****