I couldn't keep my mouth closed and my eyes were filled with wonder as I looked out the car window and the car we were in drove through the streets of Seoul. The sun began to set and the bright lights of the city were starting to lighten up the streets. The city was as beautiful as I had ever imagined it would be. To me, it felt almost like home in L.A or even New York with the beautiful glass skyscrapers and tall buildings, the bright TV bulletins and neon lights. For a moment, I almost felt familiar with the place, but it was quite clear that I wasn't back in the U.S. I was in Korea now.copyright protection281PENANAQeQERbotZF
"Wow, this place looks awesome," said Daniel who sat beside me and was also looking out of the window.copyright protection281PENANA6DD8rpbeM5
"I know right? It's like a dream come true that we are here," said Christine who sat behind me.copyright protection281PENANA5dsQBeTENm
"OMG, is that a palace?" I asked when I saw what looked like a palace building from afar. Before coming here, I made sure to Google some wonderful places I would like to go to in Korea and I had an interest in the ancient palaces.copyright protection281PENANAkHuUSRckIs
"It is," said Collins. "Beautiful, isn't it?"copyright protection281PENANAjJrNTl7rQv
"It sure is," I said with a smile as we quickly lost view of it.copyright protection281PENANAhAiBVE90k0
We continued to follow the car ahead of us and soon found ourselves at a beautiful hotel. The famous Seoul Hotel. Before we could get out of the car, bright flashing lights came into focus through the windows. The paparazzi. It looked like news really travelled fast around here too. I wasn't even ready to get out of the car yet. I was in a whole new different place, on the other side of the world and that made me feel awkward.copyright protection281PENANAOD4V68lyQj
When the doors of the car flew open, Collins and Lee stepped out first. Mike, Zoey and Christine excitedly jumped out of the car next. If it was one thing they liked about being famous, were the bright lights and attention. Even though we had been on the spotlight for two years, I still wasn't used to it. Especially with the paparazzi and reporters. It made things even worse since I was the leader. For me, the attention I got from my fans was more than enough.copyright protection281PENANAclvpRcRYRM
"Hey, aren't you coming?" Daniel asked bringing me back from my thoughts.copyright protection281PENANASsIfCeVd39
"Ya, I am," I said, trying to gather myself together.copyright protection281PENANA9yVoHdIyml
"I know you've never liked this, but The Toxins aren't The Toxins out there without you," he said giving me an encouraging smile.copyright protection281PENANAEtDD8cse2u
"It's going to take ten years for me to finally get over this irritating feeling," I said.copyright protection281PENANABQnAoQD9sw
"Ya, I know. Come on, we gotta go."copyright protection281PENANATd0IvPA9On
Daniel got out of the car and I was left all alone. I took in a deep breath and got myself ready to go. Before I could even get a chance to move, a hand appeared right before me. I looked up and G-Dragon was standing right outside the car door. He was holding his hand out for me to hold onto so that he could lead me out of the car. For a moment, I couldn't stop staring at his adorable face. I looked at his hand, then back at his face. I didn't know what to do and I couldn't help but blush like an idiot.copyright protection281PENANAtEzPL7PbCy
"Come on, we're all waiting for you," he said with a smile. "Just grab onto my hand and you will be okay."copyright protection281PENANARgHBOKOBDG
I continued to look at him contemplating on what to do next. Then I finally stretched out my hand and he delicately held it like it was something fragile and led me out of the car.copyright protection281PENANA2UVBuV3rqg
The flashing lights of the cameras turned on me immediately I got my foot out of the car. I finally stepped out and G-Dragon stood beside me with his hand still wrapped around mine. The camera men and reporters were calling out to me to grab my attention. This was the part where I always try to get over my irritation and smile.copyright protection281PENANAS5uzoO8gNQ
G-Dragon led me down the aisle that led to the front glass doors of the hotel. The rest of The Toxins and BigBang were already ahead of us getting their pictures taken. But at the moment, most of the paparazzi's attention were on G-Dragon and I. They kept on calling out to us and we paused at some point just to have our pictures taken. I was losing my nerve. All this was just too much that my body went stiff.copyright protection281PENANAfknGSw64qf
"Wow, relax, B.K," said G-Dragon as he gladly smiled for the camera. "You don't seem too comfortable."copyright protection281PENANAlafsQijFNl
I blushed. Looked like he read my body language. Well, that was embarrassing.copyright protection281PENANAptDfx16KdP
"I don't like getting all the attention," I told him as I spoke in his ear.copyright protection281PENANAR73bdgMuc3
"You deserve it." He said this while he looked at me. "Just like the whole world has their attention on you, you have mine too."copyright protection281PENANAPbpV0xvWZO
Was he flirting with me? I couldn't even tell and I couldn't think straight with everything that was going on around us. I hadn't even noticed that we were so close and that he was still holding my hand. I wanted to pull away but that would only look rude in front of everyone and it would be a juicy scene for the paparazzi to show and tell. This time, I wasn't just blushing, my face was blazing up in flames. Not in anger, but at what G-Dragon just said.copyright protection281PENANAIyTa5hk4fA
He gave me that irresistible smile and I felt like falling to my knees. I was left speechless.copyright protection281PENANAziv9d7i2lE
"Come, let's join the others," he said and we continued to walk hand in hand down the aisle.copyright protection281PENANAbBX4iBhgqh
When we got to the others, we all took several group photos together in front of the paparazzi. After that, we went through the doors of the hotel. The paparazzi remained outside since the security guards barricaded the doors. It was such a relief to get away from those vultures.copyright protection281PENANANsSj4nvqhb
"I think you can let go of my hand now," I said as I turned to face G-Dragon.copyright protection281PENANAf6WB8ILooZ
"Me let go of your hand or you let go of my hand?" he asked.copyright protection281PENANAhpnfaWZMnO
For a moment I was confused and the smirk he gave me almost made me lose my mind. I wanted to look down at our hands linked together, but that would only make things even more awkward. He was doing this just to get me even more confused. He was playing with my mind and it was killing me.copyright protection281PENANAuNRtmmv7p7
I quickly slipped my hand away from his and folded my arms. He smiled and walked away, passing me and slightly brushing my shoulder with his. He did that intentionally and I breathed out a sigh of relief when he left to join the others. I wondered if it was me or it felt quite hot in the hotel lobby that I couldn't even breathe.copyright protection281PENANAXqKvASskCr
Collins, Lee and Yang Hyun-suk were by the reception desk obviously checking if our rooms were ready. The Toxins were huddled up with BigBang, talking and laughing about who knows what. They all seem to be getting along just fine. When I looked around, I noticed that the guards made a circle around us. I hadn't even noticed that people coming out from the elevators and going in, and others using the stairs coming into the lobby had all their eyes on us. Some even had their phones out taking pictures and videos. A small group of teenage girls were huddled up looking so excited upon seeing The Toxins and BigBang.copyright protection281PENANAyebD3CMeXs
"I see that Jiyong is giving you trouble," said Taeyang as he walked over to me breaking away from the others.copyright protection281PENANAYFI6SQphm1
"Well, not really," I said. "And here I thought Seungri was the devious one."copyright protection281PENANAoyso0ruibE
"Don't mind him. He does that all the time."copyright protection281PENANADXtW1d0CKN
"Does he do that just to make girls fall for him?"copyright protection281PENANADrzuQNxQtb
"Not really. The thing is, no one ever knows what Jiyong's real intentions are."copyright protection281PENANAxtiMZWJYm4
"Thanks. I'll keep that in mind," I said as I smiled.copyright protection281PENANACG5QmkdDPm
"I noticed that the two of you were holding hands. That's going to be all over the news."copyright protection281PENANAJ7miggTEzF
"Yikes! I'm so screwed!" I hit my head with my hand. "What would people think?"copyright protection281PENANAAuSz405YRI
"I don't think people would come to the conclusion that you two are dating. You just met each other today."copyright protection281PENANAJu7mYye6hg
"Ya, I guess so. I worry for no reason."copyright protection281PENANA4vqwjUgW6a
"Don't feel reluctant though. The paparazzi really know who to twist things around."copyright protection281PENANAcNSBw4qixR
"Been there before and it did not go well."copyright protection281PENANAd5QMHzbhcV
While I was talking with Taeyang, we soon heard noises. There seemed to be some confusion outside the circle the guards had made around us. And the next thing I knew, I felt something grab my leg. When I looked down, I was surprised at what I saw that I gasped.copyright protection281PENANAzUmx0EZbq3
Holding onto my leg was a young beautiful girl. She looked to be three to four years old. She stared up at me with those round dark beautiful shiny eyes of hers. I couldn't help but stare back at her as I was captivated by her cuteness.copyright protection281PENANAJZW7gBXhQw
"Aww, look what we have here," I said softly. I went down on one knee after the little girl had let go of my leg. I gently held her chin and she gave me a bright smile. I smiled back.copyright protection281PENANA8gM8f3EgUf
"She is so cute. What do you think?" I asked addressing Taeyang.copyright protection281PENANA3n27pOKABd
"Ya, she is," he replied. "It looks like she likes you."copyright protection281PENANAZwaVGtpsUi
I smiled at Taeyang and I looked back at the little girl. She stretched out her hand to me, and in it was a beautiful white flower. I looked at the flower and then at the young girl, whose bright smile just lightened up my heart inside.copyright protection281PENANAQ8diF7zIHG
"Is this for me?" I asked softly.copyright protection281PENANAO5ni0siX1o
The little girl nodded and my smile widened even more. I slowly took the white flower, then took the little girl in my arms and hugged her. copyright protection281PENANAvua0BDkmsh
I noticed that whatever was happening right now, took everyone's attention. Some people were either filming or taking pictures of this. But they kept their distance because the guards kept them at bay. I stood up straight with the girl in my arms and ran my hand through her silky soft black shiny hair. I started to look around for the girl's parents when I finally saw a woman who stood right outside the circle staring at the girl in my arms. She looked like she was the girl's mother because she had a certain look on her face only a mother could have. The little girl looked on at the same woman and I saw the connection. I made my way over to her.copyright protection281PENANAdZNPIqrGsc
"Sorry for the inconvenience," the woman said to me when I got closer. "She could really be a bit jumpy sometimes."copyright protection281PENANAAROihBFBpj
"No, not at all," I said. "You've a very beautiful daughter."copyright protection281PENANAinl2BDCJcp
"Thank you," the woman said with a smile.copyright protection281PENANAaf3e1ZeEZp
The guards standing between the woman and I made way, and I gave the little girl back to her mother. The girl waved goodbye and I also did the same. The woman took her daughter away and I saw them heading for the elevator. I looked at the flower in my hand and smiled. When I turned around, The Toxins and BigBang, including the two managers and Lee were staring at me.copyright protection281PENANAQwPUOYJ9HH
"What?" I shrugged my shoulders.copyright protection281PENANA22z9KY1beL
Taeyang who was the closet looked at me in a way I couldn't describe. I couldn't tell if he was amazed at what happened or at me. In any way, he was making me blush that I felt uncomfortable in my own skin.copyright protection281PENANAHLITHnuA4v
"Why are you looking at me like that?" I asked him.copyright protection281PENANA8dEcqDXPzU
"Ummm, nothing really," Taeyang said with a smile. "I was wondering why that girl really likes you. And you seem to be really good with children."copyright protection281PENANAg2RiPUnODj
"I bet she's just an adorable cute fan of mine that managed to pass through the guards just to give me a flower."copyright protection281PENANAWMhFfwdi0x
Taeyang laughed and I blushed even more that I looked the other way so that he wouldn't notice. copyright protection281PENANAwZT6pG1iP7
"You don't notice how much you're worth, don't you?"copyright protection281PENANAHvI7rSAI8E
I looked at Taeyang and my heart raced. What did he mean? Somehow, I felt like knew, but I just didn't want to acknowledge it. I looked down at my feet, not even willing to look up.copyright protection281PENANAmMQoTS1G4w
I felt Taeyang hold the bottom of my chin with his finger, and slowly lifted my face so that I could stare at him. I looked into his kind eyes and for a moment, I was lost in them.copyright protection281PENANAKWWnprQYy0
"Did I say something wrong?" He asked softly. Damn! His voice was like music to my ears and I felt so drawn to it. Wake up, Sam! I had to snap out of it.copyright protection281PENANA0ZtERq6T6O
"I'm sorry if I did," he continued when I didn't answer. Dang it! That sweet voice moved me again. "But you do know how extraordinary you are, don't you?"copyright protection281PENANA0S0mjpyWYU
I swallowed. That was one hard question I couldn't answer. Luckily, I was saved by the bell when Collins announced that we The Toxins should go up to our rooms. That was a relief. At the moment, I wanted to be as far away from any BigBang member as possible.copyright protection281PENANAfWCLImLhkH
"Come on, Sam," said Zoey who had a huge smile on her face as she headed for the elevator. Christine and Daniel followed.copyright protection281PENANA9x96TbnpgS
"I better get going," I told Taeyang.copyright protection281PENANAbJ2FbSGDqY
"See you tomorrow then," said Taeyang. "Maybe then we can party on the dance floor and see who is a better dancer."copyright protection281PENANAuxy6CS6xnH
"You're on," said Mike as he came from behind and passed us, also going to the elevator.copyright protection281PENANAbT53auczCM
"Then I will see you tomorrow," I smiled and Taeyang winked at me.copyright protection281PENANA0oIOoJDbM8
"Make sure you dream about me, alright?" came TOP's voice as he came and whispered right in my ear. I didn't see that coming and I felt a chill run down my spine at the husky sound of his voice. These guys were driving me crazy.copyright protection281PENANAFxHbRBezPm
"See you tomorrow, TOP," I turned around to face him as he gave me that bad boy smile of his. I blushed.copyright protection281PENANAHzWACV07Io
I said goodbye to Daesung and Seungri who both hugged me in return. G-Dragon came over to me and I wanted to roll my eyes at him just to ignore him, but I surprisingly failed to do so. I was so not ready for his melodrama right now. I felt like running for my life towards the elevator.copyright protection281PENANAbrBvRG8WgZ
"Goodnight and sweet dreams, my little black kitty," he said softly. My eyes almost fell out of their sockets when he said that.copyright protection281PENANAoOTnWmYldP
"What did you......?"copyright protection281PENANA53pKM59kym
Before I could finish my sentence, G-Dragon quickly pecked me on the cheek. I was so stunned that I couldn't move. I didn't know he would do that and it felt so wrong on so many levels.copyright protection281PENANALhjfVyVr6U
When I gathered my composure, I quickly turned away and joined the others in the elevator. Before the doors closed, I looked up and saw G-Dragon staring at me with that crooked smile on his face and he winked.copyright protection281PENANA1XzEfYk85E
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"What just happened out there?" Zoey asked.copyright protection281PENANACyNB9x01xr
I threw myself on the comfortable bed, landing on my back with my eyes closed. I wanted to forget all that had happened. I felt so tired and I needed to rest, but my mind wouldn't let me. And so was Zoey.copyright protection281PENANAOpmZBZEVBE
"Hello, B.K. I'm talking to you," I felt Zoey come to sit beside me and shake me.copyright protection281PENANAVo8d0djKSq
"May I please sleep?" I whined with my eyes still closed. "You know I'm tired."copyright protection281PENANA15rAAPskee
"You aren't sleeping until you tell me about what happened down there at the lobby."copyright protection281PENANA9lsdOB56bo
"So many things happened today," I said as I opened my eyes. "I suggest you be more specific."copyright protection281PENANAitUzbmYQBB
"Let's start with the time you were walking down the aisle with G-Dragon."copyright protection281PENANAEvonPLf4dC
"What?" I sat up and stared at Zoey. "Don't tell me you're jealous?"copyright protection281PENANAHVgPfyKnnW
"You heard me. Start talking," Zoey looked at me in a way that my mother would whenever I did something wrong.copyright protection281PENANAjG5kQKSzDg
"Something tells me you're jealous," mocked Christine who sat on the other bed opposite Zoey and I.copyright protection281PENANAckaI6rOsPp
"Christine, sssh! Sam, start talking." Zoey looked serious and it wasn't shocking to me at all.copyright protection281PENANAu34Hx1vvf9
I shrugged my shoulders. "It was nothing, really. He just helped me out of the car and we walked together down the aisle."copyright protection281PENANAaZcNFCS8kS
"Really? You two were walking down the aisle like husband and wife! And he gave you a goodbye kiss before we left." She sighed. "I wish he did that to me."copyright protection281PENANAlJuL4YU6Zg
"You're overreacting, Zoey," I rolled my eyes. "It's not like we will ever be in a relationship. Apart from being friends, I mean."copyright protection281PENANAjqwb883l1P
"I know," said Christine. "We just met these guys today and you're already making a mountain out of a mole hill."copyright protection281PENANAe75JS1Chyh
"And you think Taeyang wasn't drooling over Sam in the lobby?" Zoey asked. "I thought you liked Tae."copyright protection281PENANA9cGVYNcB51
"Ya, but he is already dating someone else. So, I'm not worried," said Christine with a smile on her face. "I only like him as a fan. You on the other hand, Zoey, are acting like once upon a time, G-Dragon was your boyfriend and you broke up when you just met him face to face today."copyright protection281PENANAI1waxTtoMD
"I agree with Christine," I said. "You're one hell of a drama queen. You can have G-Dragon because I'm not interested."copyright protection281PENANAJmrItC0UMQ
"Okay, fine," said Zoey. "I might have been a little jealous."copyright protection281PENANALrlgYG5XCU
Zoey gave me the puppy dog eyes so that I could forgive her. All I did was smile and shook my head but she continued persistently with the look.copyright protection281PENANAjG0OIIlCw1
"Please, stop doing that, you're no longer three," I said as I laughed.copyright protection281PENANAcu18JM8ifJ
"Whatever, I'm just so excited that I'm finally in Korea," she said with a grin. copyright protection281PENANAVmi9MedOBl
"Ya, me too," I said as I stood up and and walked over to the window. The sky was completely dark and the bright lights of the city shone brightly in the dark night.copyright protection281PENANAEYxSCUTP3q
"So, Christine, you're going to share the other room with Lee," I heard Zoey tell Christine. "Sam and I will be in this room. Gosh, these beds are so comfortable. I will sleep like a baby tonight."copyright protection281PENANAEewmlVyUoO
All of the sudden, the door to the room flew open and Lee came flying in like a frissbee and landed on the other bed Christine was sitting on. We all stared at her and wondered what was going on.copyright protection281PENANA714HgtJgIN
"Hey, are you okay?" Christine asked.copyright protection281PENANAIOZ1EJ70yX
"Have you checked what's going on online?" Lee asked, almost out of breath.copyright protection281PENANAq2QrJZFDDx
"Um, no," Zoey replied. "What's going on?"copyright protection281PENANAeVbRaBZwds
"Sam, you're everywhere, like everywhere," said Lee as she looked at me. She clearly wasn't making any sense.copyright protection281PENANABKrmIqipvn
"I'm everywhere? What do you mean?" I asked.copyright protection281PENANA2ZEGBYSdJj
"Pictures of you with G-Dragon, the time you were with that little girl and Taeyang, everything. People are just talking about it!"copyright protection281PENANAqMnhla45Lp
Lee had her phone and she held it up for all of us to see. When Christine, Zoey and I got closer to look at the screen, there were pictures of me and G-Dragon. Lee continued to scroll down and there were more pictures. One with me and the little girl and others with Taeyang. There were also pictures of all The Toxins and BigBang members, but the photos of me seemed a little too much.copyright protection281PENANANdJev9Sq69
"Wow, I'm so not looking forward to seeing the entertainment news tomorrow," I said as I continued to look at the pictures.copyright protection281PENANABq0UpHzIq8
"OMG!" said Zoey. "It's just pictures of you, Sam."copyright protection281PENANAwwgLJA2Dz7
"Nah, we're all there," I said. "I'm just a little unfortunate."copyright protection281PENANAfOXHzr5Xuo
"Did you just say unfortunate?" Zoey asked as she looked at me with her eyebrows raised. "So many pictures of you and you're saying that you're unfortunate?"copyright protection281PENANA88YtKxUMpo
"Okay, I better shut up, I'm not helping," I said as I walked back to the window.copyright protection281PENANAxdOlLKy0lS
Suddenly Mike and Daniel came in the room through the open door. copyright protection281PENANAKByrHZgIuV
"Guys, you're supposed to knock first," said Christine. "This is a girls' room, you know?"copyright protection281PENANAaOG6Lt2UKk
"You won't believe what going on on Facebook," said Mike.copyright protection281PENANAgMBRFK4wls
"If you're talking about Sam, we already know," said Zoey.copyright protection281PENANAwJ3b3Blk2p
"This is annoying," I said. "I didn't want this."copyright protection281PENANA30i4lK6208
"No one said you did," said Lee. "It just so happens that you caught everyone's attention."copyright protection281PENANAdOtBaxKdSo
I gave out a sigh and closed my eyes in frustration.copyright protection281PENANAAEM1POxgfz
"Looks like you stole the show yet again," said Daniel. "Wait until Collins sees this."copyright protection281PENANAGcJfLgqmkK
"I'm so tired right now," said Christine as she yawned. "But I have to have something to eat first."copyright protection281PENANAMrIUnTucAz
"Food will be delivered up, don't you worry," said Lee. "Collins thinks it would be too dangerous to go downstairs since there are still too many fans and paparazzi around."copyright protection281PENANANGz8lgZ8aW
"Staying here is fine by me," I said. "As long as I don't get my picture taken putting something in my mouth."copyright protection281PENANAyhEzBxSMgg
"Haha, now you're just exaggerating," said Zoey. "Just accept that somehow you caught the whole world's attention. Besides, this isn't the first time Black Kitty has stolen the show."copyright protection281PENANAfvh2xgkZqH
I looked at Zoey and I had to admit, she was right on that part. There were plenty of times when I "stole the show" as everybody puts it. But this time, it wasn't the whole of U.S, but now South Korea and sadly, most parts of the world combined. I wasn't even ready to check my phone because of all the notifications I would receive. I might as well just flush it down the toilet.copyright protection281PENANAIpxBZtOiXd
I looked out of the window upon the beautiful city. I still held the flower the little girl gave me in my hand and I thought of what Taeyang had told me down in the lobby. Asking if I knew how much I was worth. I felt like a priceless diamond for the whole world to see. Some people would have liked the feeling, but not me.copyright protection281PENANATSMoYzD0ar
When supper arrived, we all ate and everyone retired to sleep soon afterwards. As I laid down in my bed and Zoey was fast asleep on the other, I couldn't help but think of what would happen the next day. We were going to take a tour round Seoul and I was filled with excitement about seeing the beautiful sites that I forgot all about the drama I had with BigBang, the paparazzi and everything else. In what felt like seconds, I quickly dosed off to sleep.copyright protection281PENANAKnrLLyOzrM
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