I Only Drink With You

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I ONLY DRINK WITH YOU

By princessofdisaster

The black-haired girl was jolted awake by the gleaming sunlight seeping throughthe curtains of their studio-type apartment. She looked as if she swam into her

own pool of sweather loose shirt was a bit damp, her long hair was a bit messed up, and her forehead glistened to the peeping sunlight. Because of the Venetian blinds, the room was painted golden brown, adding a touch of bronze to Yuris long,curved body.

She faced the ceiling and pushed the blanket off herself. Crap, its been a week already.

After the incident at the library, unfortunately, the two best friends and gag coupleYuri and Jessicadid not speak to each other as much as before, and the once happy and friendly atmosphere turned out to be something awkward. They did not even dare to snake out their heads over each others cubicle at the office, and it w

ould become unusually quiet whenever they worked overtime. Every time they wenthome, they would only wave goodbye at each other and go their own ways after exiting the glass door.

Whats wrong with me? Yuri asked, perhaps the ceiling, lightly slapping her own forehead with her right fist. All the awkwardness that they had since Jessica peckedher on the cheek then ran away from her seemed to confuse her.

She then turned to gaze around the room. On the other bed across the room, lay the petite girl with a very fair complexionit was Sunny, her roommate.

Ttokbaro hae, neon jeongmal bad boy Sunny suddenly opened her eyes and looked for her phone among the mangled bed sheet and blanket.

Hello? Oh, hey, sweetie baby, how are you? Oh me? I just woke up

Yuri sat up on the bed. She turned her gaze away from Sunny the moment she picked up the phone. She stared again at the ceiling, wrinkling her eyebrows.

If only Jessica called me that way, she thought.

Five minutes passedten minutesfinally, after twenty minutes, Sunny had bade her lover goodbye on the phone, showering all the lovey-dovey kisses and hugs and missyous. Yuri could just imagine how it would turn out if the couple had talked personally. Maybe they would have made out in front of her, and it would be more than

awkward.

Whos on the phone?

Sungmin-oppa, Sunny beamed. She then sat up on the bed with her legs crossed. Hes already here in Korea, gawd, what should I do? The small-eyed girl placed both herpalms on her cheeks, hoping it would stop them from turning red.

Yeah, right, I shouldnt have asked, Yuri said bluntly. Then she flashed a smile. But, heyhes here?! Whoa, good news for you Sunny-ah! she immediately got up to bed, went over to Sunny and patted her hard on the shoulder. It felt more like a slap to Sunny.

Yah! Yuri-yah! Sunny winced.

Sorry, Yuri spoke, slightly nodding her head. She then took her bath towel and hea


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ded for the bathroom. You should go to a date, girl, she muttered, leaving Sunny with a wider smile.

Yes, Yuri, you should go to a date with Jessica.

Later that day, Yuri spent her time organizing all the research she had, this time about microinsurance and how it differed from microfinance. She smirked at th

e thought that she was the only one doing all the workJessica had to leave earlyin the afternoon the other day to meet her cousins from America at Incheon Airport. They were going to have a vacation for just three days, and Jessica didnt want to leave her cousins to wander aimlessly in Korea. At least, thats what Yuri thought, because she only heard the news from the boss.

As she stood up from her study table to place a thick pile of index cards insideher file cabinet, Sunny burst into the room, carrying a big plastic bag full offood.

What the

Hey, it

s our friend Yoona

s birthday,

Sunny remarked,

She

s going to celebrate here.

placed the bag onto the kitchen counter and started unpacking the food.

B-but, its a surprise, and why here? Yuri stuttered a bit. She was just too engrossed in her research work that she wasnt aware of anything that was happening around her at that time. Sunny continued to unpack the groceries from the plastic bag.

Its because shed invited Jessica, and Jessicas relatives, I think, Sunny answered, Ynas place is too small to accommodate her four visitors, so she thought of celebrating here.

Yuri felt some of the index cards fall to the floor.

O-oh, okay, she spoke, But they arent going to stay that long, right?

Theyll be having dinner here, so they might stay overnight, Sunny was now chewing some of the canaps she bought at the supermarket.

What?!

Yuri bent down on the floor to pick up the index cards. She blankly fumbled eachof these as she started to think wildly of the possibility to finally talk withJessica and get this all over with. A gentle breeze from the window of the apartment calmed her a bit.

Okay, fine with me, Yuri muttered.

Evening came. Yuri started walking back and forth across the room, holding a couple of balloons and a party hat. She was getting anxious, not because her deer-eyed friend was coming, but because the one who took her breath away last weekthentook part in an awkward atmosphere in the past few dayswas

Yah, Yuri, easy on the balloons, Sunny, who was busy pouring spaghetti sauce intothe bowl, glared at Yuri and scolded the black-haired girl. Youre trying to burstevery one of them.

Yuri ignored her and sat down on the couch, still restless with the balloons and

party hat. Sunny then picked up her phone from the table and clicked on the buttons.


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Oh, shoot. Theyre at the gate already!

Yuri almost jumped from her seat. She quickly wore her party hat and stood in front of the closed door, this time trying to stop herself from trembling. Sunny ran beside her, holding a small party horn. They heard mumbles and footsteps fromdownstairs, and they grew louder and louder

Hana, teul, set Sunny whispered. Yuri elbowed her in the arm. The sunlight that once went through the Venetian blinds started turning the room into a dark shade oforange and red. Lights were turned off, and the curtains were tied up neatly against the windows. The table was all set with food. It was going to be a party for Sunnyfor Yuri, it was going to be another awkward moment with Jessica.

The door opened.

SURPRISE! Yuri forgot to shout it all out with Sunny.

What stood in front of her was a tall girl with eyes that resemble that of Bambifrom Disney. With her was the shorter, auburn-haired girl. Yuri gazed down and

stared at their hands. Their fingers were linked together. Avoiding Yuris gaze, Jessica tried to talk with her taller companion.

Yoona, is it okay for Sunny and well, if I bring them along? Jessica asked, this time linking her arm with Yoonas. Yuri tried her best not to wrinkle her eyebrows again.

Why not, Jessica? Sunny answered.

S-sure, of course, Jessica, you can bring your friends, Yuri spoke gentlyfor the first time, she was able to say something to the auburn-haired girl after a week of silence.

Cousins, duh, Jessica muttered. Yuri bit her lip, and tears of vexation started welling up her eyes, though no one seemed to have noticed. Anyway, Ill call them uplater. Theyre still at a nearby park.

Okay, then, Yoona said, But lets just eat now, Im starving already!

On the small table in the living room, all of them seemed to be having fun except for Yuri. She often drummed her fingers on the table, hummed, whistled, or repositioned her legs on the floor, as Yoona, Sunny, and well, Jessica, talked about anything under the sun.

Yuri recalled how, minutes ago, she stared intently at Jessica while they were clapping and singing Saengil chukha hamnida to Yoona. Her heart again had the same

Lub dub, lub dub, LUB DUB

as the one she had a week ago in the library with Jessica. However, Jessica didntnotice any of those secret glances. She didnt even look at Yuri ever since theymet each other at the doorstep an hour ago.

An hour passed. Then another hour. Yuri could feel the agony and confusion at their very peak. She tried to talk to Jessica once again by offering her a bowl ofpeanuts, but Jessica just said, Im allergic, no thanks. She couldnt figure out if Jessica was really allergic to peanuts, or if she was really allergic to Yuri.

After thirty minutes, Jessica finally stomped her hand on the table as she looked frustratingly over her cellphone.


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Oh, great.

Whats that? Yoona asked, looking over at Jessicas phone. A guy?

My cousins cant come, Jessica spoke loudly, glaring at Sunny. They got tired strolling around the park.

Thats bad, Sunny said. She poured some soju on each of their glasses. We still havecake, and they will surely miss soju.

I dont drink, Yuri interrupted. She found another excuse to look at Jessica, but Jessica avoided her gaze once again.

Sure you dont, Jessica blankly stated. She drank the soju that Sunny had poured into her glass earlier. And so?

Point is, they can have my soju instead, keke~ Yuri tried to laugh.

Good point, but its a bit out of topic. Jessica folded her arms and gave Yuri an ic

y glare.

Yuri, on the other hand, bit her lip and remained silent.

Uh, soju toast, anyone? Yoona said. She could feel a commotion between the two best friends, and it was getting worse.

No, thanks, Im going to sleep.

Yuri walked swiftly to her bedroom. On her way there, she turned around at the silenced group and said,

Wake me up if I must do the dishes. Good night.

She propped herself carelessly on the bed and tucked herself in the covers.

What the hell is wrong with you?!

Then, slowly, Yuris vision blurred out, not only with the drowsiness that the awkward party had caused her, but with the tears of confusion that started fallingdown her cheeks. She covered her mouth, trying to suppress her own sobs. She heard the fun among her three friendsespecially between Yoona and Jessicaslowly escalating as she was left out to cry unnoticed under the blanket.

Soon, everything went pitch black to her.

The unusual weight around Yuris waist caused her to escape for a while from her dreamland. She opened her eyes.Sunlight finally gave way to the moonlight peeping through the blinds hanging bythe windows. The curtains were let down. She tried to make sense of the inky gray scene around her, but she failedher eyes were too heavy, probably because sheate too much spaghetti. Or because she just cried for God knows how long.

Y-yuri? someone beside her whispered.

Soon, cold beads of sweat started forming on Yuris forehead.

A ghost? No way, jinja

Come on, Kwon Yuri, I know youre awake.


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Yuri slowly turned around to find a girl lying down beside her, her arms wrappedaround Yuris slim waist. She blinked for a second or two, trying to figure out who the girl was.

Sica?

Babo.

Oh, Yoona.

Oh come on, Yuri, I thought you knew your best friend too well.

Yuri propped her arm so she could support her head with it. She then stared at the auburn-haired girl beside her.

Yeah, right. You ignoring me for a week. Whats up? the black-haired girl asked.

Nothing, just busy, Jessica chuckled. Her grip on Yuris waist tightened, making itsuddenly difficult for Yuri to breathe. Yuri was again confused. She didnt know h

ow to handle the current situation, knowing that Jessica avoided her for the whole week, and that she even gave her the death glare just this evening.

Busy with what? Come on, you didnt even bother helping me with microinsurance matters, Yuri said, trying to keep her voice low. She then took a deep breath, and blurted out, You even practically ignored me for a week! Its hard to do the papers,you know.

Ive been busy thinking. Whats wrong with that? Jessica shot back. Suddenly, the awkwardness started dissipating between them at that moment.

And whats that youve been thinking? Are you meeting someone these days?

No. And are you jealous?

Yuri paused, cleared her throat, then said, No! Who do you think I am? And what do you mean?

Jessica pulled herself nearer to Yuri. Without looking at her, Jessica muttered,None of your business.

Yuri then smiled and stared at the ceiling. She was a bit glad that things wereslowly going back to normal. The usual punchlines, usual teases, everything usual about her friendship with Jessica. But she suddenly wanted something new.

Well, me too, Ive been thinking, Im sorry, Yuri said.

Jessica smiled. Good! she mumbled.

Yah! Jung Sooyeon!

Jessica stuck out her tongue at Yuri. She then looked at the ceiling, with her arms still around Yuris waist. Are we looking at the same stars, Yuri-yah? Jessica asked. As if she was so sure of her answer, the black-haired girl beside her nodded in approval. Yuri was sure that it was her who bothered Jessica in her thoughts. The only thing she didnt know is what exactly was about her that bothered herbest friend.

Then, Im sorry too, Jessica remarked.

I-its okay. Everything is okay. Were best friends, right? Yuri smiled in relief. Wher


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e is Sunny, and the birthday girl?

Slept together, Jessica gestured towards the living room. Yuri could hear faint snores from outside the door of the bedroom.

Sleeping habit, she chuckled.

Its worse than sticking out your tongue and doing yoga, Jessica muttered, resting her head on the crook of Yuris neck. Yuri started to feel warm.

Sica?

Hm?

Drank too much, didnt you?

Me? Hell no.

Go on and kid me.

Come on, Yuri, Jessica laughed softly, Do you honestly expect me to get drunk withthem?!

Just then, Jessica leaned in closer to Yuris face. Ive never been this close to anyone, the way I am to you, she said.

Lub dub,

Yuri felt Jessicas sweet, warm breath filling her nostrils. Jessica continued, I always thought keeping you out for a week would help me ease these feelings, butstill, in the end, the wrong thing turns out right.

Lub dub, Yuris eyes widened in shock. She thought she was hearing it all wrong, butJessicas gaze seemed to tell her otherwise.

Jessica looked at her intently,

LUB DUB

For once, Yuri couldnt move a muscle. She was feeling more and more confused, andagain, tears were starting to form at the corners of her eyes. She wondered athow Jessica could be this way after they got all awkward with each other throughout the week.

If I get drunk, Yuri-yah, its because I got drunk with you.

W-wha..?

Okay, Ill say it. I love you. Kwon Yuri.

Yuri suddenly felt Jessicas soft lips against hers. Though she was released fromJessicas tight grip on her waist, it did nothing to stop her from being paralyzedon the spot. Stunned at first, Yuri soon gave in and kissed Jessica back. Her hands went down to the small of Jessicas back and caressed it, while Jessica cupped Yuris face.

They kissed like theyve never kissed like that before. Actually, they never did kiss beforeuntil that night. But that kiss was enough to clear Yuris mind up from t


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he confusion. Tears welled in her eyesthis time, with the promise of love and happiness.Breaking the kiss, Yuri rested her forehead on Jessica. They smiled at each other and caressed each others faces. Yuri brushed some strands of hair on Jessicas face and tucked it behind her ear.

I love you, too, Yuri whispered.

But you should teach me how to drink.

the end

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