A whistling sound makes her turn around only to see Yuri at the doorway, smirking while observing her from top to toe.
"So tonight's the night, huh?" remarks the tall woman as she sits on Tiffany's bed. "I suggest you do it here in your room. Her room is right next to Seohyun's so don't torture that poor girl," she says with a sleazy wink before snickering happily.
"What are you talking about?" asks Tiffany flatly, suppressing any improper thoughts about her and Taeyeon since they haven't even talked about status yet.
"Oh come on. Don't play dumb or prude. Neither of those is the Fany I know," retorts Yuri. "Although I've been admiring your recent self-control. Months of nothing but stolen kisses, hugs and held hands. How did that happen?"
Tiffany shrugs. "We're taking it slow so slow we go."
"I've never seen you take anything this slow though. So you're serious, huh? Is she gonna be the one? The last?"
Tiffany's face turns red and she quickly looks away, putting the finishing touches on her hair and make-up until a knock on the open door makes her turn around yet again.
"Ready?" Taeyeon asks. Her eyes brighten at the sight of the woman standing in front of her and Yuri knowingly leave the two alone after jokingly telling them to stay safe and get home before curfew. She waits until Yuri's out of the room before closing the door behind her and approaching Tiffany. "You look beautiful," she says, taking another thorough look from top to bottom. "Perfect."
Tiffany blushes uncontrollably. "Thank you," she replies with a smile. "You look gorgeous too." She reaches out and touches Taeyeon's wavy short hair. "Love what you did with your hair."
"Thank you. Shall we get going?" the blonde asks as she takes hold of Tiffany's hand, pulling her towards the door. She's about to open the door when a hand grabs her arm but before she could react, a kiss lands on her cheek, pleasantly surprising her.
"Oops. Sorry." Tiffany quickly tries to erase the lipstick mark she just left on Taeyeon's cheek while grinning sheepishly.
"Are you stealing kisses as an excuse for marking your territory?" teases Taeyeon.
"Maybe?" replies Tiffany, still with that grin and her puppy eyes.
"Too cute," mumbles Taeyeon before she pulls her close and passionately kisses her on the lips.
It's the most intense kiss they've shared so far and they realize it when they break apart, breaths shallow and faces flushed.
Taeyeon almost says the three words out loud but manages to stop herself. It's not the time for that-not yet at least.
"Come on. Let's get going."
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They start their date with a tour of Tiffany's hometown where she shows Taeyeon the school she attended, old hang out places she used to visit with her friends and her favorite ice cream shop-or at least what's left of it since it's now been turned into a café.
And when the sun sets, they head to Tiffany's favorite diner for dinner.
She has told Taeyeon all about the place, how she used to go there to wait whenever her father's in town for business. The owner has passed away but most of the staff there still recognize her and they are so kind to her, they're practically her friends, she said.
