"I'll protect you, Fany-ah..."
"Pffft!" Taeyeon huffed sarcastically before throwing her phone aside. She reached for her can of beer and gulped down the bitter beverage. She grimaced at the bitterness. Afterall, she never likes alcohol. But that night, she was feeling insecure after reading a rumour about Tiffany once again. She wanted to drown her sorrow with the bitterness.
She took her phone again and read the news again before gulping down her bitter drink. She have been doing that for the past hour ever since she chance upon that rumour. Being alone in the dorm, she just wanted to numb herself to the rumours before Tiffany comes home. She didn't want to confront Tiffany about it because she knew none of this is her fault.
Taeyeon placed her half-empty beer can onto the coffee table in front of her before she leaned her head against the couch. Her head felt heavy and her vision was starting to get blurry as the alcohol effect kicks in. She squinted her eyes towards the clock on the walls of the living room, trying to read the time. Fany-ah... Where are you? Why ain't you home yet?
Her brain was telling her to pick her phone up to call Tiffany but she couldn't. She just feel so sleepy. She closes her eyes for a little while.
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"Tae! I'm home!" Tiffany announced as soon as she reached home and closes the door behind her. "Tae!" She shouted again when there was no response as she hold onto the wall and removes her shoes.
She had to smile saw Taeyeon sitting at the sofa with her head leaned back and her eyes closed. Aigo, did you fall asleep while waiting for me?She was still smiling to herself as she approached the couch.
But her smile faded when she saw an open can of beer on the coffee table. She sat next to Taeyeon and tapped her shoulder. "Taetae." She tapped Taeyeon's shoulder again when the latter didn't budge. "Taetae!" She increased her volume this time.
"Hmmm?" Taeyeon groggily opened her eyes. She blinked her eyes and waited till her brain could function again before she could recognize the person who was calling her. "You're home?"
"Yes. And why are you drinking?" Tiffany asked. She covered her nose as she smelled alcohol through Taeyeon's breath.
Taeyeon didn't answer Tiffany's question. Instead, she suddenly draped her arms around Tiffany's shoulder and pulled her closer.
Tiffany was surprised by the gesture. "Taetae..." She tried to break free from Taeyeon's pull but Taeyeon was just too strong. She then felt a kiss on her cheeks.
"What are you doing?" Tiffany asked, pulling her head back so that she could look at Taeyeon.
"I love you." Said Taeyeon.
Tiffany furrowed her brows in confusion. "Are you ok?" She tried to move away from Taeyeon. She was feeling warm, thanks to Taeyeon's body heat. "Are you drunk?"
Taeyeon shook her head. "No." She pulled Tiffany closer again. "I love you." She kissed her again, on the lips this time.
Tiffany was bewildered but she let Taeyeon kissed her. "Taetae, what's wrong?" She asked when Taeyeon pulled back. She knew there is something wrong when Taeyeon acts all strange like this. "What's wrong? Hmmm?" She swept Taeyeon's messy fringe back before caressing Taeyeon's warm, red cheeks.
