"Come on, Zoey, they're waiting for us in the lobby, and you're taking time like you're dressing up for the royal ball," I said as I leaned my back against the wall next to the door of our room.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzP99AJtYjY
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"You know I need to look good for G-Dragon, Sam," said Zoey from inside.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTipTtHLWuN
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I rolled my eyes at what she said. The others had already left to go downstairs soon after breakfast, and at that time, Zoey wasn't even ready yet. We're running late for our tour, and I didn't want to miss a thing.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw0BwTGQ4bs
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"Are you done yet?" I asked. "You don't have to look like a princess, you know. It's just a tour."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqr87WknQsd
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"Hey, I don't want people to think I'm a tourist. I want to look fabulous."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNfU0AojCWK
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"You can look fabulous later when G-Dragon asks you out on a date. Can you please hurry up? We've got five minutes till nine." I looked at my wristwatch and started tapping my foot on the floor impatiently.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI1Vt9F1vHL
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"Zoey, if you don't come out in ten seconds, I'll drag you out of there, even if it means you looking like a clown," I warned.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡownRxBCAvK
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No sooner had I said those words did the door fly open, and Zoey stepped out of the room. She wore black skinny jeans, a pink top, and a black jacket. She wore black wedges, which to me seemed pretty high, and she carried along a black purse studded with colored stones. As usual, she wore makeup.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV9NQBIGzuD
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"Aren't those wedges a little too high?" I asked as I looked at her. "Your feet will get tired. The jacket and fancy purse make you look like you're attending some important meeting."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0AcbQuypXT
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"Hey, I'm perfectly fine like this," said Zoey as she twirled herself around. "And besides, you know I can last for hours wearing heels, so the wedges aren't a problem. What if I trip and G-Dragon catches me? That will be so romantic."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhYKoJDCx6B
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"If you land on your face, I'll make sure to take pictures and post them all over social media, and everyone will laugh all day long."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9ifjySYBcd
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"Haha, very funny," said Zoey sarcastically as she furrowed her eyebrows at me. "Let's go. The others must be waiting."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiaO4HfB5dv
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"I was waiting for you to say that," I said as I led the way to the elevator after Zoey closed the door to our room.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsoTEJSkKIS
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A few seconds later, we found ourselves in the lobby. Just like any ordinary Sunday, it was quiet and pretty much normal. Thank goodness the paparazzi and reporters weren't around. I wonder where they are. Most of the people we found in the lobby were the working staff. It looked like people didn't really move around so much on Sundays like they do back home. That felt like a good thing.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAuJr8fmmG3
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As Zoey and I walked over to the front doors of the hotel, we found Collins and the others waiting outside.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbFkDpLgRSQ
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"It's about time," said Collins as we approached. "You take way too much time to get ready, Zoey."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXiCmHL5vhw
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"Thank you, Collins," said Zoey, brushing him off. "I know I look fabulous. You don't have to tell me."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOdGL318trl
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Daniel and Mike shook their heads in disbelief as Christine and I laughed. Collins rolls his eyes and looks the other way. Lee, however, looks on at Zoey.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrDdil0uQEP
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Earlier on, I wondered why there were no paparazzi or reporters around. They were outside the hotel gates. I hadn't noticed until I heard screaming from the fans. Security is tight this time around. The gates leading to the hotel were closed, and the guards stood there to not let anyone in.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkj3Msbm6oI
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"Aren't they supposed to be here by now?" Mike asked. "It's already nine o'clock."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5aSSm7vk60
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"Don't worry, they'll be here," said Lee. She stared at the gate. "Oh, look. Here they come now."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6mG11ph9gT
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Three black BMW SUV cars appeared at the gate, and the fans were screaming like crazy.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeoVHPsigQ3
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As I continued to look towards the gate with the guards trying to make way for the cars to drive through, I suddenly felt nervous. Everything that happened yesterday came rushing back into my mind. From the time I woke up this morning, I had been so oblivious to the events that had taken place. I haven't gone online to see what people are talking about. Obviously, it's all about BIGBANG and The Toxins, so I wouldn't check even if I wanted to.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡezXKMeFrZP
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I got so lost in thought that I didn't notice the cars pull up in front of us. The next thing I knew, someone was whispering in my ear.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1xzuBFeF0S
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"Hey, where is your head this morning?"983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaFf2nGkwLz
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I jump in fright, and when I turn to see who it is, I furrow my eyebrows.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5UJuv2vtRK
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"Don't do that, Ji Yong," I said as I hit him on the arm. "You almost gave me a heart attack." G-Dragon smiles at me, and I look away, still feeling angry. I'm not going to fall for his charm this time.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTK3NfdesnV
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"I'm not going to get a good morning from you, then?" he asked.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡotkgJsJYOx
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"Don't mind her, GD," said Zoey as she came to stand right beside me. "She doesn't want anything to do with you."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzq3oQ73RhR
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"Oh really?" G-Dragon asked as he folded his arms. "I would like her to say that to my face; then I won't bother her ever again."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzwlNZeijGJ
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I am startled. I can't look at him and say that. Furthermore, I'm just going to stammer. Not only that, but I have to admit, he had the skills and charms to make people shy and nervous.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡznBlVdIGa4
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"Come on, B.K. I'm waiting," he said in a sing-song voice. Is he mocking me? I'm still not looking at him, but I could feel myself blushing. What the heck is wrong with me? I'm supposed to be upset, not blushing!983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Y4KV60wXD
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"I'm not doing this," I said and walked away, heading to one of the cars.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpesbZb1rUY
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"Morning, Seungri," I said to him as he jumped out of one of them.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTxsgqhLUUN
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"Morning, my panda," he said cheerfully as he pulled me into a hug.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIjWw9pLSa8
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"Panda?" I blushed, as he still had me in his arms. I then remembered that he loves pandas.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXEbaryEIpN
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"I hope you had a good night's sleep. We're going to have a long day together," he said after we broke away from each other.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNOkn1IOI7s
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"Let's just hope you don't get me into trouble while on tour," I said.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdyvnwm5iEe
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Seungri took a step toward me, closing the gap between us. I could feel his breath on my face, and for a moment, I wanted to just stay there. But I'm in a dangerous position here. I want to move back, but he quickly places his hand on the small of my back. He pulls me closer so that our bodies touch. I just hope no one is seeing this.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq1fCH9OD25
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I swallow as I continue to gaze into his eyes. We were so close. If I made one wrong move, I might kiss him. I wonder if that would be a good or bad thing. I blush at the thought of it. Seungri notices and smiles. Damn! That makes me want to kiss him more. Wait, where did that thought even come from?983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9U2gqr5qYF
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"I know I'm trouble," he whispers, "but you're also one because you're messing with my mind right now."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKVSh9n7Y0t
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I'm speechless. I've never felt so captivated by words in my life. This is so stupid and freaky. I need someone to save me from this. But then, I want to savor this moment a little longer.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv9JNnvswjM
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"Excuse me, am I interrupting?" came Taeyang.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgLeAy7I6yj
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Thank goodness. I let out a sigh of relief when Seungri broke away from me. If I had to refer to anyone as my guardian angel right now, it's Taeyang.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7hUJ57C8Q7
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"You came just in time," I told him, my cheeks still blushing. "Tell me Collins didn't see that."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Zdaie80uX
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Taeyang pointed with his thumb behind him, and I saw Collins talking over the phone with his back to us. Phew! That's a relief. I looked over to see if anyone else had seen what had happened. Lee and Christine were chatting with T.O.P. and Daesung, while Zoey, Mike, and Daniel were with G-Dragon. It looks like I'm saved from all the trouble. But I knew it was going to catch up to me in one way or another.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX3wGdZAhYi
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"Ah, come on," said Seungri. "You ruined my moment."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBpGjQ8eR0Y
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"You could've gone somewhere more private, then," said Taeyang with a smile on his face. That made me feel even more embarrassed.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxxpSvuwqBc
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"Well, I'm just glad you interfered," I said as I tried to speak. Somehow, my throat had suddenly become sore.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMEyP0QHGzW
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"Okay, guys, we better get going," Collins announced. "We don't want to waste any more time."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1qsLPkzcFI
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I quickly went into the first car Seungri had been riding in. Collins, Taeyang, and Seungri followed. I sat in the front passenger's seat alongside the driver because I didn't want to be close to Seungri. Thank goodness Collins is also in the same car with me, or who knows what would happen without him. T.O.P., Daesung, Lee, and Christine got into the second car, and the others went in the third.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡggc5ah0jZy
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The cars drove away from the hotel building, and when we reached the gates, it was hard to drive through with the media and the screaming fans around. But we got out successfully and drove away.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrGVpR9dZdO
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It's such a beautiful Sunday morning, and it's lovely to see the city during the daytime. I just couldn't wait to see the lovely parks and the ancient palaces. As much as Seoul is now a modern city, it's still rich in the Korean culture of long ago, with its ancient palaces still standing. I can't wait to see one of them. I've always had a thing for ancient artifacts, architecture, and culture. Likewise, I wonder where I got that from.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaf9MmnJqIf
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We soon pulled over at the most extraordinary palace I've ever seen. As I looked out through the windshield, I couldn't keep my mouth closed. I had always seen such places in Korean movies and series. But now I get to see it in real life. I was so drawn towards it that I didn't hear Collins speaking to me until I heard something snap by my ear.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuF7WiYamXO
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"Hey, we've got to go, and you're already daydreaming," said Collins. He had snapped his fingers close to my ear. "When we're in there, you can daydream as much as you want."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZwnCKu4U7U
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Collins, Seungri, and Taeyang got out of the car. Taeyang opened the door for me. I got out and thanked him. The others were already out of the cars they were in. We stood meters away from the main gates of the palace, and I couldn't help but wonder how big the place is within the palace grounds.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMhkDdNW20j
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"Hello, annyeonghaseyo! (안녕하세요)" came a cheerful voice behind us. We all turn to find a young man in his mid-twenties dressed as a tour guide in a green golf shirt with brown chinos. A pretty young lady, also dressed in the same uniform, stood alongside him.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd38xToCU8c
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"You must be The Toxins," said the young man. "I'm Sung Jong, your tour guide. Here with me is Mi Na; she'll be assisting me with the tour."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUMqsO4fdob
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"Hello," said Mi Na shyly. "I can't believe I'm giving The Toxins and BIGBANG a tour. I'm such a big fan of you both!"983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwkzOMKlGM6
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"Thanks," said Mike with a crooked bad boy smile on his face. "It clearly shows that you are."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaGIV8Mb6uH
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Mi Na quietly giggles and blushes as she lowers her head. I can't help but look at Mike. To be honest, I'm startled. Is he really flirting with her? If not, then I don't know what it is.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWaetuYFEw3
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"Mmm, your brother also likes to flirt," said G-Dragon as he came to stand next to me. "You should be more like him, don't you think?"983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMzLv5mSfh1
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"I'm better off the way I am, thank you very much," I replied as I turned to look at him. Dang it! He's giving me that irresistible smile of his. I quickly look away, praying for the tour to begin. I couldn't stand another minute with him by my side.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm40sc2WQOi
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"Welcome to the Gyeongbokgung Palace," said Sung Jong. "This is the first royal palace to be built in the Joseon Dynasty. It's the largest of the five grand palaces remaining in Seoul. Once we're inside, you'll be able to get a view of Joseon's royal culture and architecture. If you follow me, please."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLMRxLJUH6x
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While Sung Jong talked about the palace's rich history and its rulers, we followed him, heading to the main gate. I got so enticed by whatever he had to say that I started to daydream. But what lay beyond the palace walls is what took my breath away.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZndMkmcxpe
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The palace grounds were huge. There were many tourists and locals around, not forgetting schoolchildren on a field trip. Men and women dressed in traditional clothes called Hanboks were all over the place too. I felt like I had traveled back in time and was part of the Joseon era.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjoner5NM1t
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Sung Jong and Mi Na took us around the beautiful palace. The amazing artifacts and the architecture were intriguing and interesting. Somehow, we grew so oblivious to everything going on around us that The Toxins and BIGBANG. Fans came to us asking for our autographs. We also took pictures with them.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLR3At5Po39
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Zoey, Christine, and I also took pictures with those dressed in pretty, colorful Hanboks. I wish I could have one myself.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnrdncX4PL8
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After I took a selfie with a gorgeous-looking lady in a pretty pink and white Hanbok, I felt someone grab me by the waist, pulling me backwards. I wondered what was going on when I felt something soft touch my cheek. Still confused, I looked slightly above me and heard the clicking sound of a snapshot on a phone. Someone had taken a selfie with me. And when I looked at the phone to see the picture, I didn't know whether to scream or drop dead.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡogdlnwIKom
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The person who had grabbed me by the waist was T.O.P. He had pulled me toward him with my back leaning on his chest. And what I felt on my cheek were his lips. He kissed my cheek! I wanted to scream as I stared at the photo, but I couldn't. I lost my voice all of a sudden.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSTWKRGpKjQ
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Furthermore, I looked at myself in the photo, and it completely shows that I had no clue on what was going on. Likewise, I looked like a fool. And T.O.P., looking as handsome as ever, kissed my cheek while looking up at the camera. I couldn't help but blush.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7GBNwhhYJ8
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"I'm going to keep this photo forever," said T.O.P. as he gladly smiled at his phone. "You look so cute even when you don't know what's going on around you."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlryxOQ0cqb
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"All the more reason for you to delete it," I said. "Give me the phone!"983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIRTbmUQdOf
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I tried to grab it from T.O.P., but he lifted it further out of my reach. I had to jump to get it, and all he did was laugh. He's making a fool out of me. I felt people's eyes on us. The last thing I want is to look like a nutjob. And T.O.P. is doing a pretty good job at making me look like one.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGlI56p7dmo
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"Give me the phone!" I said as I continued to jump for it, but T.O.P. kept moving around, making things even more difficult.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGQqtf3vtnr
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"I'll give you the phone if you do me one little favour," he said as he stopped moving with his arm still raised in the air.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡquoTqG9iea
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"Okay, what do you want me to do?" I asked with my arms folded.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmHvhNSXZ8W
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T.O.P. took a step closer and slowly bent forward with his hands behind him. For a moment, I thought he was going to kiss me again, and that made my heart race. But instead, he whispered in my ear:983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOZjXkNIJns
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"I want you to kiss me in front of everyone here, right now."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9GLO75tR3h
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As much as his deep, sexy voice enticed me, I grew startled and blushed. I looked at him, speechless. He lifted the corner of his mouth into a smile as well as his eyebrows, waiting for me to do what he wanted or admit defeat. I just sucked my teeth and gave up. I can't do it. Not in front of everyone. That would raise questions.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ473YWVzp5q
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"You win, T.O.P." I said. "You can keep it."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMbc9Fs1pH6
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"Aww, I was really hoping you would take up the challenge," said T.O.P., looking disappointed.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjOs4QLHGDH
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"Well, you've put me in a weird position right now, and that I cannot do."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdfY1CedX7Z
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"If you want, we can go somewhere more private." He winked. I blushed again.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWWk6jp2g9P
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"No, thanks. Like I said, you can keep it."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAVNRSGqPXe
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"That's a shame. I was ready to feel your lovely, kissable lips on mine and taste you," he whispers in my ear. He soon walks away. I stood there in the middle of the crowd, and I couldn't get what T.O.P. said out of my head. Were my lips that kissable? Why am I thinking like this? He's obviously kidding, right?983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGR2VWf3pE9
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"Hello, earth, to Samantha. Can you hear me?" Daniel waved his hand in front of my face to grab my attention. I quickly came back to reality. I wonder how long I've stood there like a statue.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡepTZKAzMcD
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"Are you okay?" Daniel asked. "I saw T.O.P. whispering to you, and you never came out of the palace with us. Did he say something? You've got this weird look on your face."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8If0txN40q
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"It's nothing, Daniel," I said. "He was just joking around, that's all."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYAiTPHy3os
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"Well, we better go. We have to leave and head to the museum. I hear the paparazzi and reporters are coming, so we better get going so as not to cause confusion."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmI0eqywQOn
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"Let me guess, Collins found out?"983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG1BoXxXPOk
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"Yeah, you know the drill. Come on, before the fans notice that we're gone."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP1CQrOZgvW
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After Daniel and I had left the palace grounds, we found the others waiting for us outside, where the cars were packed.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4kTcsf6Ygc
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"Sam, where were you?" Zoey asked. "I thought you were right behind us, but you weren't."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ01t4Kscdt3
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"Sorry, I got caught up with something," I replied as I looked over at T.O.P., who smiled back at me. I gave him the "it's your fault" stare. He read my eyes and winked. I looked away, blushing. I can be such an idiot sometimes.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGO3XebgIXg
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We drove to the National Museum, where we got a full view of Korea's history, art, and various research studies in archaeology. It actually turned out to be fun and interesting. Afterwards, we were taken to Myeong-dong, one of the best shopping areas in Seoul, to look through stores and restaurants. Anything you could ever think of buying, you would find it in Myeong-dong, we were told. We had lunch at a famous restaurant, and for the first time, The Toxins, Lee, and Collins had a taste of the famous kimchi. It was so delicious that some of us kept asking for more. We also had grilled black pork (Heukdwejigui), cooking it on the grill before picking it up with our chopsticks to eat it.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPGipYTCGoM
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After lunch, we visited the Banpodoegyo bridge in downtown Seoul over the Han River. The amazing thing about this bridge is that it is above another called Jamsu, forming a double-deck bridge. We then went to Hangang Park and found ourselves taking in the view of the Hangang River. I always thought Paris was the most romantic place to be, but after taking in the view of Korea, I had to admit that this is the most romantic place I've ever been to. There were beautiful cherry blossom trees around, and I also noticed many couples hanging around. Some held hands as they walked; others sat on the grass in each other's arms. It's so romantic that I feel left out. I have this weird feeling in my chest. Is it envy?983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzdDfohkQvM
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"Am I the only one who's feeling like this?" Christine asked as she walked beside me, also taking a look around.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjFdXnAYrWb
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"What?" I asked.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCuzWmc9gK2
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"Haven't you noticed? There are so many couples around, and I feel so left out."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡftHV0CghyO
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"You aren't the only one," I said. I sighed as I looked at one lovely couple passing us, holding hands.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOeViD2V1TL
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"This is worse than France," said Lee. "Even I feel envious."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRvA0GloW2U
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"Argh..., love. Disgusting," said Daniel as he poked his tongue out as though he had just tasted something bitter.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ093ygy5So
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"Don't say that, Daniel," said Seungri. "One day, you'll know what love is and how much you really need it, right, Sam?"983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0ZIJ8rgLID
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I didn't answer the question as I quickly turned away, twirling a strand of my hair with my fingers. I do that sometimes whenever I want to avoid a question that I find pretty hard to answer.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZglU2CxyVo
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"Seungri, you're doing it again. Stop intimidating her," said Daesung. My second guardian angel. "Your questions are really annoying sometimes."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8f0ILafVUA
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"But come to think of it," started G-Dragon. Oh no, I sense trouble. "We all need love. I think Sam has no objection to that."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIvYTIFAmde
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"I agree with GD," said Zoey. Great! It's like these two are ganging up on me. No wonder they get along so well. And I've got a feeling something's going to be brought - the topic I hate the most.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI2LVSAwjzs
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"I think it's high time Sam found herself a boyfriend," Zoey blurted out. "She needs a little love in her life."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX7beNJgVz0
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For a moment, everyone stops walking and falls silent, including Collins, who hadn't said a single word. I slap my forehead with my palm and wonder why I ever had Zoey for a best friend. Right now, I feel like falling off a cliff.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvDOzYnVuRz
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"Are you seriously bringing that up now?" I asked. "That's a little personal, don't you think?"983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0r86RdwM2w
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"We should rather avoid it," said Taeyang.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡddntHHyZEu
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"Thank you, Taeyang," said Collins. "Now can we please move on? We can't stay here for long. We're going to attract people's attention."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5gQwvq8UV3
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It's a little late for that. We already did, and a few fans surrounded us, asking for autographs and pictures. Usually, it's hard to refuse.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu8QIGCbfKI
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When we got out of the park, we went to visit the other palaces in Seoul. It was evening by the time we headed to Lotte World. The lovely amusement park reminded me of Disney World. We had so much fun, and we made sure to take some memorable pictures.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfTFb9rb2xL
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After a long day of sightseeing and having fun, it was finally time to head back to the hotel. Tomorrow is another busy day, said Collins. I had so much fun that I forgot why we came to Korea in the first place.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9UZ16Zotk9
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While the cars drove us back to the hotel, I felt tired. I'm in one of the cars with Collins, who sat in the front passenger's seat, and I sat in between Taeyang and Daesung. I didn't want to be in the same car with Zoey since she upset me earlier. Nor with G-Dragon, T.O.P., or Seungri. I yawned and leaned my head back on the seat. I slowly started to doze off.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkQAH8hrzGL
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"You can lean on my shoulder," said Daesung. "That's if you're okay with it."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkwlm1rfnhr
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Without giving it a thought, I put my head on Daesung's shoulder and closed my eyes. In a second, my eyes quickly flew open as I looked directly at the rearview mirror to see Collins' reaction. He gives me an assuring look that he doesn't mind at all. I relaxed as I gladly closed my eyes again and immediately drifted off to sleep.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWws47eeodE
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In what felt like a few minutes, I heard Daesung gently wake me up. I didn't want to move, and I found it quite comfortable leaning on his shoulder.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlpJvct5Y39
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"Sam, wake up; we're already here," he said.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWidiD2Ei4M
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"I'm so tired," I muttered with my eyes closed. "I don't think I can move right now."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZaEkMAC6ew
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"Fine, I'll help you out of the car," said Taeyang as I heard him open the door.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlAfjlFTHBh
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Taeyang slowly took me in his arms and gently carried me out. I woke up after a slightly cool breeze blew by. I look around and find myself still in Taeyang's arms, my arms wrapped around his neck. Likewise, I see Lee, Christine, and Zoey giggling as they look at me. Furthermore, I blush when I notice G-Dragon, T.O.P., and Seungri look at us funny.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡujDtfDIahc
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"You can put me down now," I told Taeyang. He slowly and gently did so.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT6s1M5BEht
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"Well, today was awesome," said Mike. "Guess it's time to go to bed."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCPOZVPgA5K
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"We better head up to our floor," said Collins. We've got a busy day tomorrow."983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBC2IO3iHVx
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We all said our goodbyes, and the BIGBANG members left. The rest of us went up to our rooms, and we couldn't stop talking about all the exciting places we had visited and the delicious food we had.983Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBfgPVjDOMh
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After we had our supper and went to bed, I couldn't help but think of other amazing places I could visit in South Korea. The country is truly a beautiful place. I drifted off to sleep with a smile on my face, imagining where I might go next.
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