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I couldn't keep my mouth closed, and my eyes were filled with wonder as I looked out the window. The car we were in drove through the streets of Seoul with the sun beginning to set in the west and the street lights starting to brighten the streets. The city is just as beautiful as I imagined it. The beautiful skyscrapers, bright TV bulletins, and neon lights almost felt like home in L.A. or New York. But the signs and words on billboards made it quite clear that we're in South Korea now.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFIWWl9xSSU
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"Wow, this place looks awesome," said Daniel, who sat beside me and was also looking out of the window.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvWV5hvqHn7
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"I know, right? It's like a dream come true that we're here," said Christine, who sat behind me.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuAug4UUPBo
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"OMG, is that an ancient palace?" I asked when I saw what looked like one from afar. Before coming here, I made sure to Google some wonderful sites I would like to visit. I had a huge interest in ancient palaces.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjqbrptnFCX
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"It is," said Collins. "Beautiful, isn't it?"1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnhmJyCqIEm
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"It sure is," I said with a smile as we quickly lost sight of it.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl26u30zQIb
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We continued to follow the car ahead and soon found ourselves at a beautiful hotel: the Seoul Hotel. Before we could get out of the car, bright, flashing lights came into view through the windows. The paparazzi. It looks like news travels fast around here too. These people always made me feel uncomfortable.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFDBjTd44oS
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When the doors of the car flew open, Collins and Lee stepped out first. Mike, Zoey, and Christine excitedly followed. If there's one thing they like about being famous, it's the bright lights and attention. Even though we've been in the spotlight for almost two years, I'm still not used to it, especially dealing with the paparazzi and reporters. The attention I get from my fans is more than enough.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqUqpnYdZnu
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"Hey, aren't you coming?" Daniel asked, bringing me back from my thoughts.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAC7jDqN3dx
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"Yeah, I am," I said, trying to pull myself together.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaNfTSw7ilO
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"I know you've never liked this, but The Toxins aren't The Toxins without you," he said, giving me an encouraging smile.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPO2wnhZ2mj
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"It's going to take years for me to get over this."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUyixVjA2qK
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"Yeah, I know. Come on, we have to go."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbX7hRViPXE
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Daniel got out of the car, leaving me all alone. I take a deep breath, getting myself ready to step out. Before I could even get the chance, a hand appeared before me. G-Dragon is standing outside the car with his hand stretched out for me to hold on to. For the moment, I can't stop staring at him. I looked at his hand, then back. I don't know what to do, and I couldn't help but blush.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2ttQTbER99
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"Come on, we're all waiting for you," he said with a smile. "Take my hand."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Z7XUQMpAd
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I continued to look at him, contemplating what to do next. I finally took his hand, and he delicately held mine, slowly leading me out of the car.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJCAEZj75bk
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The flashing lights of the cameras turned on me immediately after I put my foot out. When I fully stepped out, G-Dragon stood beside me with his hand still wrapped around mine. The cameramen and reporters were calling out to me to grab my attention. This is the part where I always try to get over my irritation and smile.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ210y0DsDKp
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G-Dragon led me down the aisle that led to the glass doors of the hotel. The rest of The Toxins and BIGBANG were already ahead, getting their pictures taken, but soon most of the media's attention turned to G-Dragon and me. They kept on calling out to us, and we paused to have our picture taken together. I am already losing my nerve, and all this made my body go stiff.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF58B9wfPug
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"Woah, relax, B.K." said G-Dragon as he smiled for the camera. "You don't seem too comfortable."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtkV6x0AkMq
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I blush. It looks like he read my body language. Well, this is embarrassing.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqkaaGyly3P
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"I don't like getting all the attention," I told him as I spoke in his ear.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKIFI98lJP9
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"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."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡojlPUEa2tZ
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Is he flirting with me? I can't tell since I can't think straight with all that's going on around us. I hadn't noticed that we were so close and that he was still holding my hand. Likewise, I wanted to pull away, but that would only look rude in front of everyone. It would also be a juicy scene for the media to show and tell.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4n1DgCyy1j
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He gave me that irresistible smile, and I felt like melting. He left me utterly speechless.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Y7AqVKBqu
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"Come, let's join the others," he said, and we continued to walk hand in hand down the aisle.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDx9E2ZDF4c
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When we got to them, we all took several group photos together. Afterwards, we went through the doors of the hotel. The media remained outside as the security guards barricaded the doors. It's always a relief to get away from those vultures.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwMQ30yoEz4
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"I think you can let go of my hand now," I said as I turned to face G-Dragon.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrLnXG5nFcj
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"I let go of your hand, or you let go of mine?" he asked.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa0bb9C78Xs
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I got confused, and the smirk on his face almost made me lose my mind. I want to look down at our hands, but that would only make things even more awkward. He's doing this just to torture me.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡENolVfNUEZ
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I quickly slipped my hand away from his and folded my arms. He smiles and walks away, slightly brushing my shoulder with his, intentionally. I let out a sigh of relief when he left to join the others. Is it just me, or did it feel so hot in the lobby that I couldn't even breathe?1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK3tQ6yVTN0
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Collins, Lee, and Yang Hyun-suk were by the reception desk, 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 look around, I notice that the guards inside the lobby have made a circle around us. People were coming from the elevators, and others using the stairs coming into the lobby had their eyes on us. Some even had their phones out, taking pictures and videos. A small group of teenage girls were excited upon seeing The Toxins and BIGBANG together.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2zw84vdIyi
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"I see that Ji Yong is troubling you," said Taeyang as he came over, breaking away from the others.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdcTbv4JA0h
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"Well, not really," I said. "And here I thought Seungri was the devious one."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzVVGDWfhcm
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"Don't mind him. He does that all the time."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ51e1Zcv5Hi
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"Does he do that just to make any girl fall for him?"1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxFcjJ4pjwO
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"Not really. The thing is, no one ever knows what his real intentions are."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYeCN9uT3mf
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"Thanks. I'll keep that in mind." I smiled.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiC1VyJucY1
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"I noticed that the two of you were holding hands earlier. That's going to be all over the news."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxRCxmpFjFv
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"Yeah, I'm definitely screwed." I playfully hit my head with my hand, laughing nervously. "People would start to think otherwise, huh?"1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ69IgskECwb
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"I don't think people would come to any conclusion. You just met."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ09T4YWERrz
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"Yeah, I guess so. I worry for no reason."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgyvGDk7rRA
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"Don't feel relaxed, though. The media knows how to twist things around."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ97KQfM6Oka
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"I've been there before; it did not go well."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD7kedQcxl7
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While Taeyang and I continued talking, we soon heard noises. There seemed to be confusion outside the circle of guards. The next thing I knew, I felt something grab my leg, and when I looked, I gasped.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3uOjdM9MgF
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Holding onto my leg is a beautiful young girl in a lovely white dress. She looked to be three to four years old. And I am captivated by her cuteness.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXQZcVKEUMY
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"Aww, look who we have here," I said softly. I went down on one knee after the little girl let go of my leg. I gently held her chin up, and she gave me a bright smile. Likewise, I smiled back.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcNEzxir5P0
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"She's so cute. What do you think?" I asked Taeyang.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0PYy86e0fW
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"She is," he replied. "It seems she likes you."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSrUHyzh61w
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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, which she held by the stem. I looked at it, then back at the young girl, whose bright smile made my heart flutter.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTRZ0ETKE86
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"Is this for me?" I asked softly.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtYOFVYk79h
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The little girl nodded, and my smile widened even more. I slowly took the white flower, then carried the little girl in my arms, hugging her.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbcwezJIcVt
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I noticed that all this took everyone's attention, and people were either filming or taking pictures. They still kept their distance because of the guards. I stood up straight with the girl in my arms and ran my hand through her black, silky hair. I start to look around for the girl's parents when I see a woman standing outside the circle, staring at the girl in my arms. It seems like she's the girl's mother because she had a look on her face only a mother could have. The little girl looked on at the same woman, and I made the connection. I make my way over to her.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4qBn2b8V79
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"Sorry for the trouble," the woman said to me when I got closer. "She can really be jumpy sometimes."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh5gbWCqIjv
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"No, not at all," I said. "You've got a very beautiful daughter."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwcXCU4R0Nh
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"Thank you," the woman said with a smile.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcTjNmh2tm3
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The guards standing between the woman and me 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, heading for the elevator. I looked at the flower in my hand and smiled. When I turned around, everybody else in the circle, including the two managers and Lee, was staring at me.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK8kNCf9ewk
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"What?" I shrug my shoulders.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbKKiPKbWan
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Taeyang looked at me in a way I can't describe. I can't tell if he was amazed at what happened or at me. In any way, he made me blush, and I felt uncomfortable in my own skin.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc4J4ZKlNbU
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"Why are you looking at me like that?" I ask him.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwGKY8VpR2Y
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"Um, nothing," Taeyang said with a smile. "I was only wondering. That little girl really likes you, and you seem to be good with children."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTQR9oyPBnG
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"Or she was just an adorable, cute fan of mine that managed to pass through the guards just to give me a flower."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDhxsgc9T8X
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Taeyang laughed, and I blushed even more. I looked the other way so that he wouldn't notice.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJmc1SrH9Ga
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"You don't know how valuable you are, do you?"1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcfL3irrciR
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I look at him, and my heart begins to race. What did he mean by that? Somehow, I felt like I knew, but I didn't want to acknowledge it. I looked down at my feet, not even willing to look up.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiUkLdIYrbR
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I felt Taeyang hold the bottom of my chin with his fingers and slowly lift my face to stare into his kind eyes. For a moment, I got lost in them.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCIzvUC3EN5
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"Did I say something wrong?" he asked softly. Damn! His voice was like music to my ears, and I felt so drawn to him. Wake up, Sam, I told myself. I have to snap out of it.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGSqvwXpt9R
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"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?"1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLG37ULEtpC
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I swallowed. That's one question I couldn't answer. Luckily, Collins announced that it was time to go up to our rooms. That's a relief. At the moment, I wanted to be as far away from every BIGBANG member as possible.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqwtASaVtan
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"Come on, Sam," said Zoey, who had a huge smile on her face as she headed for the elevator. Christine and Daniel followed.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCiRVHvMUCm
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"I better get going," I told Taeyang.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjvMxllBCkQ
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"See you tomorrow, then," he said. "Maybe then we can get on the dance floor and see who has the best moves."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZzuLihYMxk
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"You're on," said Mike as he walked past us, joining the others in the elevator.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTJ1aHA39Zd
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"I'll see you tomorrow," I said.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMbjpiMqBwa
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"Make sure you dream about me, alright?" came T.O.P.'s voice as he came and whispered right in my ear. I didn't see him coming, and I felt a chill run down my spine at the sound of his husky voice. These guys are driving me crazy.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1oAm1AR4VR
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"See you tomorrow, T.O.P." I turned around to face him as he gave me that bad-boy smile of his.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAYeEEzoZ74
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I said goodbye to Daesung and Seungri, who both hugged me in return. G-Dragon came over, and I wanted to roll my eyes at him but surprisingly failed to do so. I'm not ready to put up with him again. I felt like running for my life towards the elevator, but I stood there, waiting for what was to come.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ7IB2Jorix
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"Goodnight and sweet dreams, my little black kitty," he said softly. My eyes almost fell out of their sockets when he said that.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPKZHxTcpfp
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"What did you-?"1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi7H65OuVep
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Before I could finish my sentence, G-Dragon quickly pecked me on the cheek. I am so stunned that I can't move. I didn't know he would do that, and it felt wrong on so many levels.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMih3DO4WoQ
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When I gather my composure, I quickly walk away and join the others in the elevator. Before the doors closed, I looked up to see G-Dragon staring at me with that corky smile on his face, and he gave me a wink.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRb3bvUIwUQ
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"What just happened out there?" Zoey asked.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJVmrVt8xXL
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I threw myself onto the comfortable bed, landing on my back with my eyes closed. I want to forget all that has happened. Furthermore, I feel so tired, and I need to rest, but my mind won't let me. And so is Zoey.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxmUGAahvVb
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"Hello, B.K. I'm talking to you." I felt Zoey come to sit beside me and shake me.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡat8w8SNdBH
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"May I please rest?" I whined with my eyes still closed. "You know I'm tired."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFtfBnm0FpX
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"You aren't resting until you tell me what happened down there in the lobby."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6RJDuiiPaD
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"So many things happened today," I said as I opened my eyes. "I suggest you be more specific."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHolsSqW54h
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"Let's start with the time you were walking down the aisle with G-Dragon."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcnqzyLOdhs
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"What?" I sat up. "Don't tell me you are jealous."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfS5GQ9GrK2
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"You heard me. Start talking." Zoey looked at me in a way that my mother would whenever I did something wrong.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMQEtrORYx8
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"You're jealous," mocked Christine, who sat on the other bed opposite Zoey and me.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0gODqQ9cxc
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"Christine, ssh! Come on, Sam, start talking." Zoey looked serious. That didn't shock me at all.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtZVuYedUff
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I shrugged my shoulders. "It was nothing, really. He just helped me out of the car, and we walked down the aisle together."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1ujofm3jjj
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"Really? You two were walking down the aisle like newlyweds! And he gave you a goodbye kiss before we left." She sighed. "I wish he gave me one too."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPqxF0w24jx
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"You're overreacting, Zoey." I roll my eyes. "It's not like we'll ever be in a relationship. Apart from being friends, that is."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtlctPluK61
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"I know," said Christine. "We just met these guys today, and you're already making a mountain out of a molehill."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwh2eEUCFh2
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"And you think Taeyang wasn't drooling over Sam in the lobby?" Zoey asked. "I thought you liked Tae."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNW7J11hxL5
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"Yeah, but he's already dating someone else, so I'm not worried," said Christine with a smile on her face. "I only like him because I'm a fan. You, on the other hand, are acting like once upon a time, G-Dragon was your boyfriend, and then you two broke up when you just met him face-to-face today."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVTYk3zG1G4
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"I agree," I said. "You are one hell of a drama queen, Zoey. You can have G-Dragon because I'm not interested."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBQ1xxA3iCI
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"Okay, fine," said Zoey. "I might have been a little jealous."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7vG2Nwis2U
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Zoey gave me puppy-dog eyes so that I could forgive her. I smile and shake my head, but she persistently continues with the look.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbaBdDeCYiB
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"Please stop doing that; you're no longer three." I laughed.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzdVUsH8ZKg
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"Whatever. I'm just excited that I'm finally in Korea," she said with a grin.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaUxBCGgEBm
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"Yeah, me too." I stood and walked over to the window. The sky was completely dark, and the bright lights of the city shone brightly in the dark night.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWqQ9rEadLj
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"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. Wow, these beds are so comfortable." I hear her bounce up and down. "I'll sleep like a baby tonight."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu5BOuj6Lme
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All of a sudden, the door to the room flew open, and Lee came flying in, landing on the other bed Christine is sitting on. We all look at her, wondering what's going on.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsxzCPoQRMA
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"Hey, are you okay?" Christine asked.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvFyFmBsAds
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"Have you checked what's online?" Lee asked, almost out of breath.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb6yhAHelch
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"Um, no," Zoey replied. "What is it?"1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTijD5uTtso
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"Sam, you're everywhere, like everywhere," said Lee as she looked at me. She clearly isn't making any sense.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw9hbbUeits
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"I'm everywhere? What do you mean?" I asked.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSyOsyAhYve
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"Pictures of you with G-Dragon, the time you were with that little girl and Taeyang, everything. People are just talking about you!"1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡllqTB1Jgln
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Lee had her phone, and she held it up for all of us to see. Christine, Zoey, and I got close enough to look at the screen. And just like she said, there were many pictures of me and G-Dragon. Lee continued to scroll downward. There were more: some 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 were a little too much.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP5dFEDLaCi
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"Wow, I'm not looking forward to seeing the entertainment news tomorrow," I said as I continued to look at the pictures.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpOyyYnS74t
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"OMG!" said Zoey, her eyes still fixed on the screen. "There are pictures of you everywhere, Sam."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuyrTCHV1pn
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"Nah, we're all there," I said. "I'm just a little unfortunate."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4jRLy38Ucg
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"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 you're unfortunate?"1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP7VSUuuYAA
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"Okay, I better shut up because I'm clearly not helping," I said as I walked back to the window.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8NMOCTK8jx
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Suddenly, Mike and Daniel came into the room through the open door.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaOMmGzxsHl
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"Guys, you're supposed to knock first," said Christine. "This is a girls' room, you know."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMQBdchU2If
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"You won't believe what's on Facebook," said Mike, completely ignoring Christine.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡztlzwSpmbN
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"If you're talking about Sam, we already know," said Zoey.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMkgbF2sIph
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"This is annoying," I said. "I didn't want this."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuXJ8P3gS1F
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"No one said you did," said Lee. "It just so happens that you caught people's attention."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx8OHqeQQ7i
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"It looks like you've gained so much attention yet again," said Daniel. "Wait until Collins sees this."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh3mMlHpNr1
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"I'm so tired right now," said Christine as she yawned. "But I need to have something to eat first."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdERyVsqm1j
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"Food will be brought up soon," said Lee. "Collins thinks it's too risky to go downstairs since there are still fans and the media around."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCyj0REQ9gm
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"Staying here is fine with me," I said. "As long as I don't get my picture taken putting something in my mouth."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYgkJzx7neW
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"Haha, now you're just exaggerating," said Zoey. "Just accept that somehow you caught the world's attention. Besides, this isn't the first time the Black Kitty has stolen the show."1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0xs79iy9eu
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I look at Zoey, and I have to admit, she's right. There were plenty of times when I "stole the show," as everybody puts it. But this time, it wasn't the whole U.S., but South Korea and other parts of the world combined. I'm not ready to check my phone because of all the notifications I would receive. I might as well just flush it down the toilet.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡalPmoXjy9B
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Looking out the window upon the beautiful city, still holding the flower the little girl gave me in my hand, I couldn't help but think of what Taeyang told me down in the lobby if I knew how valuable I am. I felt like a priceless diamond for the entire world to see. Some people would have liked the feeling, but I didn't.1072Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjGABVmFLft
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When supper arrived, we all ate, and everyone retired to sleep soon afterwards. As I lay down on my bed and Zoey is fast asleep on the other, I can't help but think of what will happen tomorrow. We were going to take a tour of Seoul. I am already so filled with excitement that I forgot all about the drama with BIGBANG, the media, and everything else. In what felt like seconds, I quickly dozed off to sleep.
