Second Best(2yeon/Najeong version)

Beach

Nayeon

" Don't let her get too close!" I call out from my beach chair, Jeongyeon is letting Emma play near the water and I can't help but get a little antsy.

" Calm down, I know how to swim- well!" she lets me know in an annoyed tone.

I have gotten to actually enjoy the beach for the first time since Emma's been born I don't know what to do with myself plus I get to look at Jeongyeon soaking wet really I am winning anyway you look at this.

My phone rings and I look at the number. California?

" Hello" I answer.

" Nayeon? Its Catherine."

" Cat! Hey!"

I haven't talked to her in so long between her working insane hours and the fact that my life is nuts we just miss each other, I do get to talk to her through Jackson though..... I guess that's something.

" Hey! I had a few minutes and was thinking of you, I think I am going to come back easy next time Jackson comes to Virginia and I'd love to see you."

I laugh as Emma throws sand at Jeongyeon" Yeah that would be great."

" You sound happy" she notices.

" I am, I am actually away until tomorrow Jeongyeon and I came to the Outer Banks."

She goes silent for a second" Things are good then? With Jeongyeon?"

I sigh and the smile that forms is natural" Yeah things are really good I am content, Cat she's sweet and she loves Emma and me its strange and we are adjusting but I am in love with her."

" Oh that's amazing Seriously! I am so happy for you and after finding everything out?"

Jackson and Mark found out about the affair I assume through Jeongyeon or Bambam, Jackson pulled me aside and assured me they knew nothing he and Mark were both angry but they have also seen it so many times. Cheating isn't uncommon in the SEAL community, I was grateful that I wasn't the only person who was blindsided by it.

" It sucked."

" Trust me I know, I know its awful but I promise you in time the affair can even become a blessing when I walked in on my ex cheating on me with his whore I didn't think I could love again it was the most horrific thing but because of that.... I met Jackson maybe Jeongyeon is your lobster" we both laugh at the Friends reference.

" I think she could be I am taking things one day at a time but you know Oh" I remember to tell her about Emma's party" In about a month I am going to have Emma's first birthday party, I know its a little early but I'd love if you and Jackson could be there."

" Oh for sure! Jackson wouldn't want to miss it okay babe I gotta run, I have a meeting in a few but I am glad we could catch up a little" Catherine says sounding rushed.

" Me too! I can't wait to see you."

" I can't wait either kiss that precious little girl and we'll chat again soon."

I disconnect the call and think about what she said her ex did a real number on her at least I never had to walk in on Jinyoung and Jisoo but at least Catherine wasn't married and having a baby it sucks no matter which way you slice it, Infidelity takes a part of your heart and tarnishes it forever. I can polish it up but I'll always have a dull spot.

Jeongyeon and Emma head back and I appreciate the way she moves even the way she walks is lithe.

" Dadada" Emma babbles and rubs her eyes.

Jeongyeon and I glance at each other and then down to Emma she gazes at the house and I wonder if she is just making nises or if she seriously called Jeongyeon some form of Daddy it would make sense neither of us speak as I wait to see is she says it again.