"Let's do it in 5, 6, 7, 8...."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡfxZZIMVaWJ
Together, we moved our feet to the rhythm of the beat. We moved our bodies side to side, clapped our hands and turned around. In a coordinated manner, we switched positions, still in rhythm of the beat. We continued to dance until the music stopped.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡipq9urh1Ha
"Okay, that's good, shall we go for it again?" I asked through heavy breaths.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡmkEz7onYzZ
"Ya, let's do it," replied Zoey, as she wiped her sweaty forehead with her hand.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡrenYnyGRec
The others also nodded their heads in agreement. I went over to the stereo that laid a few feet away from us and hit the play button. I quickly joined the others and we continued with dance practice.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡmEDzRZJGZO
After a few rounds, we took a break.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡuND8o342p2
"Phew, I'm so tired," said Daniel as he grabbed a cool water bottle from his training bag.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1kUhqNi5KK
"I know, but we have to get back to our everyday routine," I said as I grabbed my towel, "or else we would all get fat."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡELZljM1gn4
Back home in L.A, we would always wake up early in the morning by six-thirty and we would go to our dance studio and practise. It was a way of keeping ourselves in shape and also coming up with new dance moves. Collins always made sure that he found us every day in the dance studio practicing.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡtz2QIhqEDg
Collins had booked the gym for us to continue our usual routine yesterday. We had woken up early and came before the actual opening time to avoid any attention.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡVwcWNUqU4E
"It's good we're back to doing this again," said Zoey, after taking in water from her bottle. "We have been so busy last week, that I miss practising."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡunl2CeLC00
"Okay, guys," came Collins' voice. We saw him approach us. "We can wrap up dance practice right now. We have to go to YG Entertainment Studios."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡI3MFri6ZDp
"Oh, yes!" Christine exclaimed. "We finally get to go to the YG studios."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡOGMLJvRbWY
"Why are you so excited?" Mike asked Christine, looking as surprised as the rest of us were over her reaction.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡYkwps5vpp4
"Guys, don't you get it?" Christine asked. "We're going to the famous YG studios."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡc0YqnDKpQT
"So?" Daniel asked, shrugging his shoulders.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡAxMJV42gD4
"Oh, my," Christine slapped her forehead with her hand. "Do I really need to explain everything to you? Since we're going to the studios, we might be able to meet the rest of the YG family. Like PSY, 2NE1 and others."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡZEgziHulvR
"Oh, ya, that never even crossed my mind," said Zoey. "Why didn't you remind me, Christine?"copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡNDPff96PI6
"Don't blame me," Christine defended herself. "You, Zoey, are the one who is mostly in the forefront for these kind of things. I thought you already knew."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡWr1Az3b08s
"This will be awesome," said Daniel. "I can't wait to meet PSY in person and do the Gangnam Style with him."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡez8bdXLAOs
"Well, to be fairly honest, we all want to meet PSY," I said. "So, let's hit the showers and get ready."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡkpEF8EHCo2
"I thought you would never say that," said Collins. "It seemed like you guys were going to talk forever. You have twenty minutes. Lee and I will be waiting outside."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4d5bOLKZAb
"Twenty minutes!" Zoey whined. "We're going to YG studios, at least give some of us time to look good."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡCjVbdwBhf2
"Okay, twenty five minutes," said Collins with a cocky smile. This made Zoey's jaw drop. "You better hurry, you don't want to be late."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡXyak7OQnIU
Before Zoey could object, Collins already started to walk away and left the room. I looked over at Zoey and prayed that she wasn't going to throw a tantrum. Sometimes Collins always found a way to get to Zoey's nerves. Something that I found very difficult to do.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡfNdpgipaj4
"No fair!" said Zoey, as she stumped her foot hard onto the floor. copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡozDuWzsQd5
Ah, oh. Here we go again.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡZKPriNEgAq
"Zoey, relax," said Christine. "We have twenty-five minutes, you quickly rush to the showers, Sam and I will get your stuff."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡnKWtOYuvux
"Fine," said Zoey and she quickly dashed out of the room.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡF6yWmXbE98
"Girls are so complicated when it comes to getting ready," said Mike as he swung his training bag over his shoulder and he started heading for the showers with Daniel trailing behind him.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡlmvTx6CL29
"Trust me, you have no idea," I said to him.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8RR1GmR7bX
While I was grabbing my things and putting them away in my training bag, I received a text message on my phone. I got my phone, unlocked it and quickly went to messages. I soon realised I had a bunch of messages to answer to and I was having so much fun yesterday that I didn't have time to read them. I made a mental note to make time to read my messages today.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡIhQfzJXrGJ
I went to the message that I received seconds before. It was a message from Taeyang. Taeyang? I never gave Taeyang my phone number. He must have gotten it from either Daniel or Mike. I brushed that off for a second and read his message.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡkoLMt0Ss8S
"Morning, Sam, it's Tae here. Hope you had a lovely night. I was wondering if you saw something online on social media that might just surprise you. Here's a link to check it out (http://...........)."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡhQOsZGco8Y
I furrowed my eyebrows. I know I have been the talk of the town lately, but the message Taeyang sent gave me goosebumps. The link certainly belonged to one of those famous entertainment magazines. Hopefully, it wasn't something that could tarnish my reputation or even worse. If it was something serious, Collins would have known by now and would have told me. I decided to check it out.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡP17O50SJcC
"Hey, Sam? Are you coming?" Christine called out to me, as she stood at the door, looking at me. "We better go, we don't have much time."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡogWjpw6rDr
I sighed out in frustration. On one hand, I had to get ready, on the other, there was this link I almost pressed to find out what Taeyang was talking about. I dropped my phone in the bag and quickly followed Christine to the showers.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡCxSn6nnKgz
Within our given twenty-five minutes, we were all dressed up and ready to go. Surprisingly, even Zoey. As we were heading out of the gym, there were already a few people who arrived exactly at the opening time. When they noticed us, they called out to us in excitement. We quickly ran out of the gym just to avoid them asking for our autographs. Luckily, our bodyguards who stood by the doors, blocked the way when we finally got out to prevent the fans from reaching us. We got in the car where Collins and Lee waited. The driver started the car and sped away from the gym before the fans could even get to the car.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡHGtIUL4kTb
"Looks like you guys made it out just in time," said Lee. "For a moment there, I thought that they were going to get you."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡjtR9sGM52E
"We go through these things almost all the time," said Mike. "It's no big deal when you know that the fans love you."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡMlSrSxd2Pf
While everyone got absorbed in the conversation, I took the liberty to check my phone and read Taeyang's message again. I looked at the link which came along with the message. To be honest, I didn't want to know what the media has been saying about me. I had been trying to avoid reading any online newspaper or magazine or going on Twitter and Facebook from the time we got here. For Taeyang to send me this, something was definitely up and I had to stop avoiding these things and face reality.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡTH1wKnIOOO
My thumb automatically pressed the link and the internet page started to load. I looked around to see if anyone was looking at me, but it seemed I was invisible for the time being. The next thing I knew when I looked at my phone, the page had finished loading and I saw the online cover of the Elle Korean Magazine. The front cover had my smiling face on it and what I read on the cover almost made me faint. It read:copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡkIVO5LEGzU
"The Astonishing Samantha Glasson: The One Who Stole The Hearts of Many Koreans."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7n3F8KacDc
"What!"copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡddusDQLqPQ
Everyone's head turned to me and I couldn't help but cover my mouth. It just slipped out and I couldn't hold it. Not after what I had just read.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡhKJx0aAzzd
"Hey, are you okay?" Zoey asked. "Did someone send you a bad message or something?"copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡgC64Geke1L
"Um, did anyone get a chance to see the cover of the Elle magazine today?" I asked.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Vdy7EZqvK
"What? Elle? No, I didn't," said Zoey. "Let me see."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡY3sza1zArJ
I gave Zoey my phone and she looked as shocked as I was. Everyone got a turn to look at my phone, except Collins and Lee.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡKf5To4ISXB
"We all already knew about that this morning," said Lee. "We wanted it to be a surprise."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡXdD4UIta37
"Wait, did you tell Taeyang to send this to me?" I asked.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡg4wGiDWUwJ
"No, we didn't," said Collins. "If we really wanted it to be a surprise, we would have planned something else."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡpvwSpEKC1W
"That's weird," I muttered to myself. "Why would Tae want me to know about this?"copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3paVG6P85q
"You're so lucky, Sam," said Christine, bringing me back from my thoughts. "To be completely honest, everyone has been talking about you from the time we got here to Korea and even yesterday when we went out on tour."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡVvILKEPKwo
"You've been keeping tabs on what's going on online?" I asked.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡT4nSWLsksx
"Well, ya, some of us have," answered Mike.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡM6BJ5ju6WA
"Oh," I didn't know what to say next. "Looks like you guys are better off than I am. Sometimes I never like to go online and check what's going on."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡOkUkw15v08
"That's because you don't like all the attention," said Zoey. "If I were you, I would feel like a queen."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡJE3a1rIRXx
"Well, thank goodness Sam isn't like you," said Daniel. "If she were, who knows what would happen."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡNZXPV8CyfT
"Do you mean to say I wouldn't make a good leader?" Zoey asked looking furious. "That pretty sounds much like it."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡgoEoqjru8Z
"Everyone here could all be leaders," said Daniel. "Sam is just better at it than the rest of us."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡtJSAggsoz9
"I agree with Daniel," said Collins.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡCdMYWvlEno
"Ah!" Zoey exclaimed as though she was in pain and placed her hand to her chest. "You guys just broke my heart!"copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡWA7J47rzFD
"You're such a drama queen," I said as I smiled at Zoey. "You make everything seem so melodramatic."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4j37VnwteE
"Ya, that's why you need me around," said Zoey.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡt6X81CeSw1
"We all need each other. No matter the circumstances."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡIbKtvkfW0s
"Guys, you won't believe what I'm seeing right now," said Lee.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡXiG83nICh6
We all looked in front of us and the car pulled over by the front gates of a building. It was the YG Entertainment building. We were finally here!copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡsHF5SIQtLY
"OMG, this building looks huge," said Christine. "Well, kind of, but for a entertainment company, it does look huge."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡJJtm3YkeSp
"Guys, do I look great?" Zoey asked, sounding nervous and running her hands through her hair. "I want to make a good impression when we go in."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡjwkbypJ3xx
"You look fine," I said. "You worry over looks for no reason."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡloQrcVD5UK
"It's easy for you to say. You don't have to worry about your looks because you naturally look good."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡq4wrd3GQ8w
"Wait, for real?" I asked, as I raised an eyebrow.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6SWNNdMB1J
"You should really be reading what people post about you online," said Zoey, rolling her eyes at me.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡyN9AcmmyMJ
"I'll try to do so today."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡLILTak5UBj
"Ya, and I'll make sure to keep an eye on you."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3b7lqALozA
While Zoey and I were deep in our little conversation, the car had entered into the YG premises and had stopped in front of the building. We hadn't even noticed until Collins looked over at us and said:copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡOleXCPbUFJ
"Can you two save your little chitchat for later? It's time to go."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡgx3DVLfWZR
"Oh, we're finally here," said Zoey as she looked out of the window. copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡP0iqnHq2Ln
When we all got out of the car, we found Yang Hyun-suk waiting for us at the front entrance. copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡvaTJ7lPEaF
"Hello, everyone, glad you could make it," said Yang Hyun-suk, as he shook Collins' hand.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ34JA3fle8E
"Thanks for having us," said Collins.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡIcYWO9hjEG
"Follow me, please, and I'll show you around."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡmyfAeWqKxO
We followed Yang Hyun-suk into the building and the lobby looked formal and really exquisite. We even met a few young male trainees. YG always brought in young trainees into their company for they might make a name for themselves in the music industry someday. copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8okoUInZq2
When the trainees saw us, they bowed their heads as a sign of respect. I could easily tell they were rather excited to see us, but they had to keep it cool in front of Yang Hyun-suk. I don't know why I thought of that, but it seemed that way to me. Was he that strict?copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡhRJWCiAVAB
We soon went upstairs where we found a number of sound recording rooms. We even met a few music producers and they were so kind and welcoming. We then found ourselves in one of the dance studios that were on the other side of the building.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡJrZsRMgA9g
We found many trainees almost in each dance studio practising on their choreography. They all seemed really good. There was an all girls' group who noticed us pass by first. They stopped their dance practise as they shrieked in excitement. They came over to us and they bowed their heads and greeted us as they giggled with excitement. I knew they were dying to hug us, so Zoey and I went along and hugged one of them and they screamed like crazy.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡhp1f13T3KL
The screaming caught so much attention, that many other trainees came out of their dance studios and they came over to us with excitement. 209Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjPhrggEiSg
The next thing we knew, Yang Hyun-suk tried to calm things down and told all the trainees to go back to what they were doing. Apparently, the trainees quickly obeyed and they slowly went back into their respective dance studios. Wow, these guys were well organised or was my previous hunch about Yang Hyun-suk right?copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡETuW4KNaws
"Wow, these guys are well organised and very disciplined," I heard Lee whisper to Collins behind me. Looked like she also thought the same way.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡxgKqwZ8DJ3
"Sorry for all the inconvenience," said Yang Hyun-suk as he turned to address us. "They could be a little out of control sometimes."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡp9vhoHoK8j
"Out of control?" Collins asked, raised an eyebrow. "Your trainees are well disciplined. If it comes to The Toxins, they are the ones out of control."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡeftsQIu0pP
"Hey!" the five of us all looked at him with annoying looks on our faces.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡhiVLSjLjeg
Yang Hyun-suk just laughed. Collins rolled his eyes at us. "You see what I mean? No respect for me at."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡW7KGnyXgsa
"We do respect you, Collins," said Zoey with a sweet voice and a smile. "And we love you too."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡVRQeiUK32e
"The only person who does respect me is Sam," said Collins. "The rest of you are just a bunch of nut jobs."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡLF3YOhPmjH
"Nut jobs!" Zoey exclaimed. "Come on, Collins. You can at least find a better word than that."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ646S64YSd1
"And we have so much respect for you, Collins, a lot," said Daniel. "We just trouble you because we love you."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡLKOkgY7wQ1
"That's cute," said Yang Hyun-suk, with a smile on his face.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡz9WXILdKH2
"Don't mind them, these little arguments happen all the time," said Lee to Yang Hyun-suk.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡFwKe31la6N
"Yep, all the time," I said with a nod.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡhkXeGTbh1I
Daniel looked across the hall and said, "hey look guys, here comes Taeyang."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3V5cALTPis
Everyone turned towards the direction Taeyang was coming from down the hall. Judging by the way he was dressed, he looked like he came straight out of dance practise. He had a black vest on with a matching black tracksuit and he had a towel around his neck. He looked worn out and sweaty. copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡZbbSFoGfVI
As he approached us, I couldn't help but stare at him. He had such an awesome physique and I could clearly see his abs through his vest and I couldn't help but blush. I wanted to look away, but I just couldn't. Darn it! Why couldn't I look away?copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡaNFgiGvFmU
"Wow, if I had known sooner, I would have been drooling over Taeyang forever," said Zoey, as she whispered in my ear. "He's so hot!"copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡJvax4ONfGJ
"This is why I have a crush on him," Christine whispered back. "Not only is he hot, he is so cute."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡMDczbfwEQE
"I was wondering what the racket was all about," said Taeyang when he finally got closer. "The Toxins are in the building."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ41oksL4FGg
"Ya, we're," said Zoey as she gave Taeyang that weird girly giggle. I looked over at her and raised my eyebrow. Zoey noticed my look and she lowered her head.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡs8VhCvX359
"Hello everyone," said Taeyang, to Yang Hyun-suk, he bowed his head. Again, the bowing head thing was going to need some getting used to.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡweMJiFGsLA
"Oh, Sam, I almost forgot," said Taeyang as he turned to look at me, giving me his cute eye smile. "Congratulations on making it to the Elle magazine. You did check it out, right?"copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡBjALT2B9KS
"Um, ya I did, thanks," I said, with a smile, trying to hide my blushing cheeks.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡHk7HOCDZZh
"I was coordinating dance practise with some of the trainees," said Taeyang. "Would you mind joining us? They would be thrilled to have you."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1GqQTZ0uPy
"I wouldn't mind, right guys?" I asked my team.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡqiKWe7fSCd
"Ya," they respondedcopyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4rharz1X6g
"If it's okay with Collins and Yang Hyun-suk, then we would join you," I said as I looked over at both managers, waiting for their response.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9iAtSHXf8r
Yang Hyun-suk smiled at me and said, "well, I'm impressed with your respectful gesture, Sam. You've my permission. But you should call me 'Yang sajangnim' from now on."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡXjBd96Yz41
I didn't know what to say next. Was he trying to discipline us too? I knew he also wanted us to bow our heads to him, but I wasn't going to give him that kind of satisfaction just yet. I just smiled at him and nodded my head.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1E64gRReRR
My eyes flew towards Collins and I could tell he was feeling the same way that I was. I gave him an assuring look that I was fine.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡMRaNkiy622
"What are we waiting for?" Mike asked. "Let's go. I'm going to show the trainees that I'm a better dancer than you, Taeyang."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡIlfPpid0dN
"You're on," said The yang with a smirk.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2o70SqiY62
"This will not end well," said Christine, shaking her head.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2tcE9tL7di
The five of us followed Taeyang towards one of the dance studios while Collins, Lee and Yang Hyun-suk went their own way.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡHk8oNENNaV
"Sorry, you had to go through that with our manager," said Taeyang as I walked beside him. "He could be a little difficult sometimes."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡpIprtR64OO
"Ya, I figured," I said, trying to put up a smile.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ135jBOjyPP
"I know it's mean talking about older people behind their backs," started Zoey, "but what's his problem? Does he want to turn us into Koreans or what?"copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡENIxQUGHcV
"Let's not talk about that," said Taeyang. "The walls around here have ears you know?"copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡGKEBkG9q66
"Great," said Daniel. "It's like we just found ourselves under the radar of BigBrother."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡTNLcpRi1bA
"Don't worry, you'll get used to it," said Taeyang. copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡAOLEEzYqJn
When we got to one of the studios, Taeyang opened the door for us and we went in. We found a few young trainees dancing. When they noticed us enter the room, they stopped what they were doing and they became so excited.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡHiTUtyromm
"We've important guests with us here today," said Taeyang as he addressed them. "You all know The Toxins, I presume. They would like to join us for our choreography session. Is that okay?"copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡUFa5M2O9KZ
The trainees responded in agreement with such enthusiasm.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡnt20OHHPuH
"Okay, then," I said, stepping forward and standing next to Taeyang. "I guess you all know, I'm Samantha Glasson, better known as Black Kitty. I'm so excited to be amongst you guys and I hope we all have fun together."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5pgATJkSiS
The trainees clapped and all I did was smile back at them.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡaFzcoZOC8Y
"So, Sam, would you and your team kindly do the honours of taking the dance floor first?" Taeyang asked.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡgwRfz71Sui
"With pleasure," I answered.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡIFsqvCvCB8
The trainees left the dance floor for us as they stood on the other side of the room with Taeyang. We, The Toxins came up, and danced to one of our songs that played on the stereo. After the song had played, the trainees including Taeyang gave us a round of applause.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4wnUmhKw2N
"Oh, thank you, thank you," said Zoey, as she did a curtsy. "You're too kind."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6vDy7Ihlqp
"Wow, you guys are awesome," said Taeyang as he walked up to me.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡYPTPpOishJ
"Thanks," I said in between breaths.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡXveDuwAndW
Mike walked up to us and challenged Taeyang. "Come on, Taeyang. Let's go, one on one. Just you and me."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡX9GygbElzk
Taeyang smiled and nodded his head. "Sure. Let's see who is a better dancer and put this behind us once and for all."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡgKm9zXGinp
"Are you sure you want to do this, Mike?" I asked my brother after Taeyang had walked away. "I don't think it's a good idea."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡsQyQaLnIIk
"Don't worry, sis," said Mike. "You know I'm a good dancer. I can handle Tae."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡll5X05j3gx
Mike smiled at me and walked to the dance floor. I went to stand alongside the trainees and The Toxins. Taeyang and Mike took the dance floor and the music soon started playing. Taeyang went in first to the centre and started to dance. I had to admit, he looked like a natural while he danced and his moves were good. Then he moved aside and then Mike took the centre. Mike has always been considered the best dancer amongst The Toxins and for the moment he was doing pretty well.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡy4g8lQ9dsW
The trainees were cheering for Taeyang and we, The Toxins, were on Mike's side. When the song was about to end, Taeyang took to the centre and did his ending killer move. Damn! It was pretty good. There was nothing Mike could do about that. The song was already over and Taeyang stole the show.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡVGruoc0QsD
The trainees cheered for Taeyang, while he and Mike gave each other a bro-handshake.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡnkq0Ikf80E
"I'm still going to get you for this, Tae," said Mike.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡLjNkd4cdC8
"Anytime, Mike," said Taeyang with a smile.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡbD8LZjk1yy
"I told you going up against Taeyang was a bad idea," I said as I walked up to them.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡgMJ1abvH4S
"I know, I know," said Mike as he rolled his eyes. "I'll try to listen to you sometime in future."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡsbKXdrcN0b
"You never do," I said as I raised my eyebrow at him and shook my head.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡoOlxcpRKsx
"Never mind, I'll leave you two to chat." Mike left us and joined the trainees and the other Toxins as they gathered around.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡpkxFAdVXh9
"So, how did I do?" Taeyang asked when Mike was out of earshot.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡR7qJ3MOWM0
"You don't have to ask me that," I said. "You already know how much of a great dancer you're."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3UdYfdvFcy
"Just hearing that will do," Taeyang gave me his eye smile. My heart beat quickened.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡobEKq8fIjk
"You were awesome. You look like a natural when you dance."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡUzU78TFdK4
"Thanks. You also dance well. Looks like we were both born for this, don't you think?"copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡtOxq5b7Yvn
"Ya, we are."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9JHIT9qEAL
"We should dance together sometime. What do you think?"copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡMjfJAaHFgB
I nodded my head and I couldn't help but blush. Dancing with Taeyang? That seemed like a nice thing. Or was it? That question got me even more confused.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡi1Pqzyenp7
The next thing we knew, the door to the studio flew open and Seungri and TOP came in. When Seungri saw me, he ran towards me, took me in his arms and lifted me up from the ground. He spun me around that I even screamed out in delight like a little girl.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡN51ZYYNouk
"Seungri, what's wrong with you?" I asked after he stopped spinning me around. I couldn't keep myself from laughing still.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡoHqSS9yUSo
"I heard that you made it to the front cover of the Elle magazine," said Seungri. "Congratulations, my panda."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1cE4ACDAcm
"Aww, thanks, Seungri," I said. "I wasn't expecting this from you." copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡwgCNhqTdHn
"You deserve it, my cutie," said Seungri, with a wide smile.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡJHPHiJzK0r
"Congratulations, Sam," said TOP, as he approached us. "Just like Seungri said, you truly deserved it."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡWp1QYecZ4Q
"Thanks, TOP," I said with a smile.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡOgrW5XOyHt
"So, since everyone is congratulating Sam over her achievement," said Zoey as she approached us, "don't you think she needs to be rewarded and spoilt a little?"copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2XwHkDMj3K
"Oh, no, Zoey," I shook my head at her. She obviously wanted something out of all this. "I think congratulating me is more than enough."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8SCe4gR7hZ
"What about a party?" Zoey suggested, completely ignoring me. "Come on, it will be fun!"copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡNrmboG666C
"I agree with Zoey," said Seungri. "We need to celebrate."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡjTlt5T3xyI
"I don't think it's a good idea," I said. "Don't you think we can just go out and have lunch instead?"copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡSqEWYgWTqq
"Bo-ring!" Zoey said in a loud sing-song voice. "You're so not fun nowadays, Sam. A party will be awesome!"copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡIryOkHN1yb
"I just think it's too soon. We just got here and you already want to throw a party just because I made the cover of some magazine. That will not look right at all."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1E8AIrJlvl
"Sam's right," said Taeyang. "You've just seen how difficult Yang Hyun-suk can be. Throwing a party will look wrong and that will just bring up the Netizens to criticise you guys."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡkdIwpPgOu6
"Ah, I forgot we had these 'Netizens' around," said Zoey, putting a lot of emphasis on the word 'Netizens.'copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡmft9YmfD8r
"I'm going with Sam on this one," said Christine. "Besides Yang Hyun-suk, don't forget, there's Collins as well."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡVKbwUxf4yN
"Okay, fine, we will do as Sam says," said Zoey, pouting her lip. "But you should promise me that before we go back home, we're going to have a big party."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0CeCGfHN4m
"I promise," I assured Zoey with my hand on my chest.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡRD1c6PcA13
"Alright, well that's settled then," said Taeyang. "I'll go get ready and tell our managers that we will be leaving for lunch."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡOayikr9rNi
"Okay, thanks," I said.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9aiu52wHh5
Taeyang left the dance studio, while Seungri went out to go and give Daesung and G-Dragon a call to come over for lunch. I was stuck with TOP, The Toxins and the rest of the trainees.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡBK6fhAfHvk
After Seungri had made his calls, he informed us that Daesung would join us, but G-Dragon was quite busy and that he wouldn't make it. A few minutes later, Taeyang was all showered up and ready to go. copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡy67xMpdDTR
We left the YG premises and we went to have pizza. Daesung met us at the pizza parlour and we had so much fun.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡNEjIO5fJXu
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It was evening the time we were dropped off at the hotel and we said goodbye to the BigBang members. We went up to our floor and we found Collins and Lee waiting for us immediately we stepped out of the elevator.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5oUngmBYDU
"Hey guys," said Collins. "How was your day?"copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡQElWRgI61V
"It was awesome!" said Zoey with a smile on her face. "After lunch, we went around the city and had fun."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡEj38AdkbyK
"Don't tell me you were stuck with Yang Hyun-suk the whole day yourselves?" I asked them.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡfwsGEa3bOH
"Ya, about that...." started Lee, as she bit her lower lip.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡlPm3ertYqT
"What's wrong? When you do that, something is up," said Daniel.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡS7JncLgls0
"Let's sit in the lounge, please," said Collins.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡpoNXyxZiFF
He led the way while we followed. There was completely no one in the lounge since we booked the entire floor to ourselves. We took up the empty caramel seats while Collins and Lee remained standing.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Z5dXZBFqZ
"What's wrong, Collins?" I asked. copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡsxk6DgMC7d
"I'm sorry to spoil your evening with what I'm about to tell you," said Collins. "But there is something you need to know."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡrdkl6pRNFS
"Oh, boy," muttered Zoey.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡLQOW9ucunR
"What I'm about to tell you might seem a little bit off and you guys might not like it. But if we really want to make a successful collaboration with BigBang, we would have to get used to it from now on."copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡbmEjL3wqgu
My heart started to race when Collins said those words. What are we supposed to get used to now? Somehow, I didn't want to know. It was already enough that back home, we always had to follow whatever the board wanted. But now, it looked like we had to follow Yang Hyun-suk's wants too. And if we wanted to collaborate with BigBang, we had to do whatever he says.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡGOtItAwTv8
"What do we have to do now, Collins?" I asked with my eyes closed, expecting the worst.copyright protection205ＰＥＮＡＮＡqLu6I1Q7eq
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