Black Blue And Gold S2

Chapter 2 (Part 31)

One Step At A Time

Taeyeon opened her eyes when she felt something cold on her chest. She wanted to smile when she saw the person sitting beside her bed but the painkillers had worn off and she found herself coughing in pain while trying to inhale normally.

Tiffany quickly moved closer, placing one hand on Taeyeon's cheek to calm her down. The icepack remained on Taeyeon's chest.

"It hurts, huh?" she asked.

"Just a little."

"It'll be time to take your painkillers again soon so hang in there. Breathe as deeply as you can no matter how much it hurts, okay?"

Taeyeon nodded then held Tiffany's hand. "I'm okay. They're just cracked," she said, referring to her rib injury.

"I'm sorry," mumbled Tiffany as she placed a gentle kiss on Taeyeon's forehead.

"Stop apologizing. It's not your fault. I'm just glad that you're safe."

"Go to sleep. Yoong said she'll come explain everything later."

"Haejoon oppa too."

"Yeah. He'll be here too." Tiffany withdrew her hand then sat back down, watching over Taeyeon. They were rushed to the hospital as soon as the ambulance arrived on the scene so no one had had the chance to explain anything to them.

"You'll be more comfortable sleeping at home, you know. Or stay at Yoong's with Jiyoon. Sleep on a proper bed," she coaxed for the umpteenth time since they arrived at the hospital.

Tiffany shook her head firmly. "I'm staying here."

"I'm okay, Fany. You can come back and see me in a few hours."

"No, Taetae. I'm staying here."

The door suddenly opened without a sound, cutting their conversation short.

Taeyeon tried lifting her head to see whom it was and smiled when she saw Tiffany's father walk in with a takeaway coffee cup and a paper bag.

He noticed Taeyeon smiling and bowed to her while placing the cup and the bag on the small table near Taeyeon's bed for her daughter.

"Mr. Hwang..."

Taeyeon's voice stopped the man from leaving.

"I don't blame you."

The man turned around, bowed again then quietly left the room.

"Talk to him," said Taeyeon. "He had to do what he did, Fany, and he selflessly tried to switch places with me. Let him explain."

"I'll do that later."

"Do it now. I'm not going anywhere. I can barely breathe," said Taeyeon. "Go. Talk to him."

Tiffany hesitated.

"You're not still mad at him, are you? I know he missed that shot on purpose. One must be blind to aim that badly. And he tried to save me by sacrificing himself. That should count for something, right?"