That was scary but she really didn’t need to yell like that. I was bored and it’s not like I ruined anything, she tried to reason. Can’t blame her for being pissed though. She has work to do and she already warned you a few times, didn’t she? You should’ve realized that she’s stressed. It’s almost lunchtime and she hasn’t moved from her seat since last night except to refill your bowls. Try to be more considerate, Tiffany. It’s the least you could do towards someone who’s been nothing but good to you. Alright alright. I admit it. I was wrong. Should’ve found something quieter to entertain myself with.
Tiffany stayed in the room until she heard Taeyeon calling her.
“Ginger! Lunchtime!”
She lifted her head and raised her eyebrows at the friendly tone. Does this mean that she’s no longer mad at me?
The black pup got up and took small and quiet steps towards the door. She peeked and saw Taeyeon sitting in front of the couch.
“Come here.” Taeyeon patted the space next to her, near Tiffany’s bowl.
Tiffany cautiously approached the woman and stopped a short distance away.
“I’m sorry I yelled at you,” Taeyeon said, beckoning the dog closer. She ruffled the black fur once Tiffany was within reach. “I’ve submitted the drawing on time so we can have lunch in peace.”
Tiffany licked Taeyeon’s hand to tell her that it was okay and that she was sorry too.
Taeyeon chuckled, gave the pup another gentle stroke then began eating her lunch.
After the meal, Taeyeon continued working for a couple of hours before she went to take a shower and change, getting ready to go out.
“Hey Ginger,” Taeyeon called the dog who was trying to learn to throw her toy ball up in the air with her paws out of pure boredom.
Tiffany dropped the ball and turned her head to see Taeyeon walking out of the bedroom holding two of her t-shirts. Are we going on a walk? But it’s still early.
“Choose one,” Taeyeon said as she laid out the two pieces of clothing in front of Tiffany. “We’re going to meet some friends of mine.”
Really? I thought you were a hermit with no friends, Taeyeon. Yay to social activities!
She was about to choose the small hoodie when she saw the other shirt that looked very similar to what Taeyeon was wearing.
“This is new. When did you get this?”
Bark. Bark.
Taeyeon laughed when the dog put her paw on the t-shirt and barked. “I was hoping you’d like that one. It’s the same with what I’m wearing.” Taeyeon pointed at herself and grinned. “Key sent it to me just yesterday. We have couple t-shirts now, Ginger. Cute, aren’t they? Remind me to thank him in person later,” she said as she picked the dog up and carried her to the bedroom.
Ah. That explains it. That Key is so nice, Tiffany thought as she sat on the bed and let Taeyeon put the t-shirt on her.
She then watched Taeyeon collect her collar, leash, blanket and toys, putting them in a bag.
“Let’s go.”
Taeyeon held Tiffany and grabbed the car keys on her way out of the apartment.
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“Noona! And Ginger too!” exclaimed Key as he opened the door. He scratched the dog’s ear and laughed when she licked his hand. “Aw… you missed me?”
Tiffany quickly retracted her tongue when she heard that. She had grown accustomed to showing her affection that way and felt a bit shy to have licked her business partner even though she had indeed missed him.
“Has everyone arrived?” asked Taeyeon as she took her shoes off and went inside, following Key.
“Not yet. Yuri noona is not here yet and a few others couldn’t make it.”
“So who’s gonna be here tonight?”
“You, me, Ginger and Yuri noona.”
“That’s it?!”
“Unfortunately so.”
Taeyeon shook her head. “Oh well. At least it’s cozy.”
“Yeah. And who knows, maybe we’ll get new people tonight.”
“Maybe. Thanks for the couple t-shirts by the way,” Taeyeon pointed at herself then at Tiffany. “Even Ginger likes it.”
“You’re most welcome.”
Taeyeon set Tiffany down after showing her where the toilet was and cracked the door open to make sure that the dog could get in and out fast.
“You talk to her as if she understands you,” commented Key once Taeyeon had sat down next to him on the couch.
“She does understand me, strangely enough. She’s a genius dog,” said Taeyeon proudly as she kept her eyes on the black pup that was roaming the apartment, sniffing around.
“Anyway, wanna hear about my date last night?”