Rain. (o1)
Rain o1.
Taeyeon / Tiffany
#1 of the rain collection. :) Please watch out for the rest.
Taeyeon never really liked the rain.
It makes her feel queasy. It makes the world a bit darker. It produces an odd smell which makes Taeyeon want to puke. It limits her activities and it forces people to stay inside their houses. It makes the atmosphere cold. And most of all, because of the rain, some people get stuck because of not having an umbrella and can’t go on with their lives.
Right now, Taeyeon is one of those people. She stands by the exit of the building and sighs to herself. “Stupid rain.”
Actually, there are also other reasons why Taeyeon hates the rain. Particularly because rain means she can’t watch the track team practice and not being able to watch the track team practice means not being able to watch (more like ogle at, really) her hyperactive best friend be her hyperactive self.
Taeyeon observes the outside world and comes up with the fact that the rain isn’t heavy at all. It was more like a drizzle than anything else. She thinks about just getting through with it and walking under the drizzle.
“I hope you’re not thinking about walking in the rain.”
Taeyeon freezes in her place. “T-Tiffany.” She greets her said best friend with an awkward smile. “What are you doing here? Don’t you have track?” She asks in hope of redirecting their conversation and as a way to calm her quickly beating heart. Her heart always seems to beat a bit faster when Tiffany Hwang is close by, Taeyeon muses.
“I remembered you didn’t bring an umbrella today so I thought we could share mine and go home together.” Tiffany answers with a small smile as she falls in her usual place: beside Taeyeon. “And don’t try to change the subject, Kim Taeyeon.” Tiffany scolds.
“It’s just a drizzle, Tiffany.” Taeyeon reasons, all the while blushing and feeling a bit warm knowing that Tiffany chose to skip track to be able to go home with her.
“And you’re supposed to be the responsible one.” Tiffany lets out a sigh and pushes the Taeyeon forward and out of the building by the arm as she puts her umbrella to use. “You make me worry sometimes.”
“That’s just because you love me.” Taeyeon jokes as they fit themselves under the umbrella.
“Of course, I do.”
The unexpected answer causes Taeyeon’s cheek to turn into her best friend’s favourite color. She turns her head to her best friend to confirm if she heard things right, only to be answered by a mysterious smile. Taeyeon looks away and pouts to herself, thinking it’s really unfair how Tiffany can shut her up with just one smile.
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The rain grows heavier each passing minute and it’s getting harder to fit under the umbrella. Tiffany frowns and suggests that they should wait under the nearby shed.
Once safe from the heavy rain, Tiffany turns to Taeyeon. “See?” She asks with a smug look. “What would have happened if you walked by yourself?”
“Fine, fine, I’m sorry.” Taeyeon surrenders which makes Tiffany giggle and Taeyeon smiles at the sound. Taeyeon thinks it isn’t really bad to be stuck under a shed with Tiffany. It was way too long since they last bonded together like this after all.
They sit still in silence as they both watch the pouring rain. Taeyeon feels Tiffany’s arm touch hers and she turns to the younger girl. Tiffany blushes and whispers, “I’m a little bit cold.”
Taeyeon instinctively puts an arm around Tiffany and draws her closer. Tiffany sighs in comfort and Taeyeon blushes, realizing what she just did. She steals a glance at Tiffany’s peaceful face and smiles to herself. There was something in being able to hold Tiffany right now. Sure, they always cuddle during movie night and during sleepovers but there was something different and almost special in being able to hold a needy Tiffany and Taeyeon doesn’t know what it is but she surely likes it.
She glances at Tiffany again but this time, she stares and once again, she’s amazed by Tiffany’s beauty. No matter how many times or how long she stares at the American girl’s face, her amazement on Tiffany’s beauty never seems to end. Just like the rain, Taeyeon thinks.
Tiffany suddenly turns to her and Taeyeon’s breath gets caught in her throat. Tiffany’s face is slightly wet because of the rain and a few strands of her hair are sticking randomly everywhere. Their eyes lock together and Taeyeon’s heartbeat quickens.
“Tete...” Tiffany’s breathless whisper sounds like music in Taeyeon’s ears.
Taeyeon’s eyes travel lower to Tiffany’s pink lips and it captivates her just like each time she looks at them. “Fany-ah...” She whispers back.
Many times have they been caught in a moment similar to this one and each time, they always get interrupted some way or another leaving both of them frustrated but none of them dares to act on their feelings on normal days in fear of rejection.
Taeyeon’s eyes lock with Tiffany’s again in time to see the American girl’s own eyes flicker up from looking at her lips. Taeyeon licks her lips nervously as she seems to become more and more aware of everything.
The sound of the rain resonates in her ears and Tiffany’s hot breath warms her hugely. Taeyeon realizes that Tiffany isn’t really pulling away from their less than 3 inches distance and she decides to throw all cautions under the rain and presses her lips against Tiffany’s waiting ones.
Tiffany returns the kiss after a moment and Taeyeon can’t help but to smile and Tiffany can’t help but to feel warm despite the harsh wind. They part and Taeyeon smiles, whispers an ‘I love you’ to the girl in her arms, which Tiffany returns gleefully, and presses their body together.
Taeyeon likes how her world considerably lit up just now and how she feels warmer. But most of all, she likes how she stuck right now with the girl she loves the most.
Suddenly, Taeyeon thinks the rain isn’t so bad after all.