I had my headphones on as I listened to one of my favourite rock songs by Nickelback on my ipod while leaning back on the comfortable inclined chair on the plane. My eyes were closed and my hand waved around as I enjoyed the tune of the music. I soon felt someone grab my headphones and pull them up away from my ears. I looked up and growled when I saw Zoey. I reached out for them, but she lifted them further out of my reach.
"Come on, Zoey, this isn't funny," I said. "Give them back."
"Are we almost there?" Zoey asked.
I groaned. It's only been an hour since we took off and Zoey is already getting impatient. This is supposed to be an exciting trip for all of us. And it's also the only time to rest because of how busy we were this past week.
"No, we aren't there yet," I said. "We might take thirteen hours or so."
"Thirteen hours! That's not good. Hey, I hear if we go to Korea, we will enter the next day. Is it true?"
"Don't tell me you forgot all about time zones, Zoey." I almost laughed out loud. "Of course we will."
"Oh, I thought Lee and Collins were lying when they said that." Zoey looked ridiculous as she scratched her head.
"We learnt that in Geography back in high school, remember?"
"Being famous must have made me forget," Zoey rolled her eyes and laughed.
"I can see that," I said sarcastically.
"So, what the heck are we going to do in thirteen hours? I'm so bored."
"This is the company's private jet, there are so many things you can do around here. You can watch a movie if you want. All you've done so far is discuss your plans with Lee and Christine."
"Wait, were you really listening?" Zoey looked surprised.
"Partly, especially on the part where you plan to dye your hair pink and also date one of the BigBang members."
Zoey fell silent and I could tell that she didn't want me finding out about it, but I did. I gave that 'I-know-your-plan' look and Zoey just blushed.
"And do you know who she's planning on dating?" came Mike's voice from behind.
"Oh, great," muttered Zoey. "Was everyone really listening? I thought you were all busy doing your own stuff."
"I heard too," said Daniel who sat next to Mike. The two brothers had been busy playing video games with headphones on. But just like me, they somehow managed to eavesdrop on Zoey's series of tales.
"Man, you can't have privacy around here, can you?" Zoey asked.
"Well, we're all in one airplane cabin, so...," said Lee who took a sip of orange juice. "...you get the idea."
"Daniel, please tell me who Zoey plans on dating?" I asked.
"Don't tell her anything!" Zoey threatened as she pointed a finger at him.
"Or what? You're going to feed me to the sharks?" Daniel asked.
"Once we're flying over the ocean, I will."
"Just tell me!" I insisted.
"Don't you dare!" Zoey continued to threaten.
"Christine, you tell me," I turned to look at Christine who sat behind Lee.
"Hey, don't look at me," said Christine, with her hands raised. "I don't want to be shark food."
"And the person is...," teased Mike. Zoey almost blew a fuse.
"Not another word!" warned Zoey.
"Come on, what's the harm anyway?" Christine asked. "It's just....."
"Ssssh!" Zoey warned Christine, putting her finger on her lips to indicate that she should be quiet.
"G-Dragon," I said.
There came a weird silence as Zoey looked shell-shocked. She stared at me and I gave her a smile.
"I thought you said you didn't hear the whole thing," said Zoey.
"I didn't. I just guessed," I said as I raised my eyebrows at her with a smirk.
"Okay, fine, you're right as always," said Zoey, looking defeated.
"I know G-Dragon is just your type." I winked at her.
"You know me so well," Zoey said with a smile as she dropped on the seat opposite mine. "And what about you? Which member are you planning on dating?"
For a moment, everyone grew silent, waiting for my reply. I huffed and took my headphones from Zoey's hands.
"Unlike you, I'm not planning on dating any one of them," I answered.
"Wait, you're serious?"
"Ya, I am!" I snapped.
Here we go again. Back to the topic I've always hated: dating. I've never dated my whole life, even after I became famous. Seems like I've always been the reserved one. It's normal for me to have a crush, but dating felt way out of my league. Zoey and Christine always made fun of me about it. They even wondered if I am lesbian or just not human. I am human alright, but one who hasn't found the right person to date yet. And mind you, I'm not lesbian either.
"Don't tell me you wouldn't love to date any one of them," said Christine. "They are all super cute!"
"I think Taeyang will suit her fine," said Lee. "He seems like a sweet and romantic guy."
"No way," said Christine. "I already got dibs on Tae."
"But isn't Taeyang already dating?" Zoey asked as she turned to look at Lee and Christine. I just rolled my eyes at them.
"Wait, she can date TOP," said Christine. "I think they would make a cute couple."
"Nah, I think Daesung or Seungri will do her good," said Zoey. "She needs someone to make her laugh all the time."
"Can you stop talking jibberish?" Mike came to my rescue. "I think Samantha can do whatever she wants with her life and can decide on whosoever she wants to date."
"We're just looking out for her," said Zoey. "You don't want her to grow all old and alone, do you?"
"Well, most guys out there are jerks," said Daniel. "The right one will come along, but for now, I think she's better off on her own."
I couldn't help but smile at my brothers. I am grateful for having such wonderful guys like them, although they could be a pain sometimes.
"Well, they do have a point," said Lee. "I also agree. Sam will find someone eventually, so I suggest we drop the topic before Collins hears all this."
"Too late, heard every damn thing," came Collins.
We all turned towards the door which lead to the pilot's cockpit. Collins had gone in there minutes ago to have a few words with the pilots. He stood there staring at us. The funny thing is, we never noticed that he had been there the whole time.
"Collins..., hey," said Zoey trying to act as if nothing's wrong.
"Don't you ever get tired of bullying Sam around with this whole dating thing?" Collins asked.
I smirked at Zoey, whose eyes were fixed on Collins' angry face. The best person I could ever have to defend me from her, is Collins.
"We weren't bullying her," said Zoey. "We were just wondering if she would be interested in dating one of the BigBang members."
"You already know Sam doesn't want to date right now, so let her be. Oh, and another thing..., dating any k-pop celebrity is off limits."
"What! Off limits!" Zoey and Christine exclaimed at the same time.
"Ya, you heard me. Strictly off limits."
"Wow, who made up that rule?" Mike asked sounding sarcastic.
"I did," Collins answered. "We're just going to Korea for a month or so and we're collaborating with them, not getting intimate and all."
"Ohhh, come on, Collins," said Zoey. "It's not really like a dating-thing. It's a getting to know-each-other-thing."
"You, Zoey, I don't trust," said Collins. "But I'll get Sam to keep an eye on you."
"Really? Why me?" I asked as I pointed at myself.
"You're leader and you have to keep an eye out for your team. You already know that," said Collins. "And look out for Christine too."
I growled in frustration as I leaned back down further in my seat. I knew being a leader took a lot of responsibility, but for once, I'm not up to the task of looking out for Zoey and Christine in case they ever got too intimate with BigBang. I am not in control of their hormones, they were.
"So, whose up for some board games? We have a long trip ahead of us and it's best we try to pass time," suggested Collins.
"I'm in," Lee and I said at the same time.
"Us too," said Mike and Daniel.
"Ya, count me in as well," said Christine.
Everyone turned to look at Zoey who hadn't said a word. When she noticed that all eyes were on her, she gave out a sigh. Board games weren't fun without Zoey, and she knew it herself.
"Alright," said Zoey. "I'm in. What should we play first?"
***
We had flown for thirteen hours straight from the time the plane took off. We finally landed at Seoul International Airport in South Korea. Collins and I were wide awake when we landed. Everyone else was fast asleep and I had to wake them up. We had so much fun playing board games and watching movies in the past nine hours, that the rest of the trip was prone to silence as we all fell asleep.
I woke up my brothers and Lee first. When Daniel looked out of the window, he rubbed his sleepy eyes and opened them wide as though he couldn't believe what he's seeing.
"Wait, we are really here?" he asked.
"Ya, we are," I answered.
Mike quickly sat up from his seat and also looked out the window.
"We are really in Korea?" Mike also couldn't believe it.
"We've finally arrived," said Lee as she yawned and stretched her arms.
"What time is it?" Daniel asked.
"By the way it looks outside, it's probably in the afternoon," I said.
"So it's in the afternoon, but on a Saturday?" Mike asked.
"Yep," I replied.
"Mmm..., looks like we really did pass through time zones. Feels like we just time traveled to the next day," said Daniel.
"Where's Collins?" Lee asked.
"He's gone to the cockpit to use the phone and inform YG that we are here," I answered. "We aren't getting out of this plane until security get here and escorts us."
"What does he think? That there are fans already waiting for us out there?" Mike asked.
"Better be safe than sorry," I said.
I went ahead to awaken Zoey and Christine. Christine easily woke up, but Zoey is a tough cookie. She faced the other way as she refused to wake up.
"Come on, Zoey, get up," I insisted as I shook her.
"Noooo, I'm so tired," she muttered.
"Well, you better get up because we're already here."
"What do you mean?" Zoey pushed aside the shawl covering her face to look at me with her eyes half closed.
"We're in Korea," I said.
"You're lying!" Zoey covered her face with the shawl to ignore me.
"I'm telling the truth."
"Um, Zoey," Christine shook Zoey as she looked out the window. "We're really here. Look outside the window."
Zoey quickly sat up faster than I could ever imagine, throwing the shawl to the side. She placed her face on the glass window as she looked outside.
"Guys, is this for real?" Zoey asked in amazement.
"Ya, it's totally real," answered Mike as he came to stand beside me on the aisle.
Zoey grew silent for a minute. The next thing I knew, she jumped out of her seat and squealed in delight. She hugged me and jumped up and down.
"YAY, WE'RE HERE!" she exclaimed. "I can't believe my eyes. Somebody pinch me! I must be dreaming!"
"You aren't dreaming. We're really here," I said with a smile.
"So, what are we waiting for! Let's go! Oh, wait, I can't go out looking like this. I need to have my make-up done."
Zoey quickly got her make-up kit, which surprisingly was next to the seat she had been sleeping on and rushed towards the plane's bathroom.
"Well, there goes our drama queen," said Daniel. "Thank goodness there are two bathrooms in this plane."
"We better start getting ready too," I said. "Security might be here any minute."
Immediately I said those words, Collins came out of the pilot's cockpit.
"Good, you're all awake," said Collins. "We better get ready to disembark in ten minutes. The security are on their way. Oh, and the fans have already surrounded the airport. Looks like they already know we're here."
"Why am I not surprised?" I asked.
As we got ourselves ready to leave, Zoey got out of the bathroom just in time, looking all fresh and glamoured up.
"How do I look? I bet the fans will be dying to see me, so I had to look good," said Zoey.
"You look like a strawberry," said Mike. "You shouldn't have put all that blush."
"How dare you!" Zoey exclaimed, looking offended as she put her hand on her chest, like her heart couldn't take in hurtful words.
"Don't mind him," said Christine. "You look great."
"Ya, I want to look good for G-Dragon, you know?" Zoey flipped her hair aside as she said this. I rolled my eyes with a smile.
The airport security soon arrived and we immediately disembarked the plane. When we got to the airport building and passed through security, we could hear the loud noises of the fans waiting for us outside.
"Guys, I'm nervous," said Daniel. "It feels like that first time we had to perform on stage."
"I know. I feel it too," I said. I could feel my heart beat faster with each dying minute.
"We're in Korea and not in the U.S," said Mike. "Maybe that's why we feel so nervous."
"You're probably right."
As we continued on our way, heading towards the exit, we could see the wide glass doors that separated us from the rest of the fans. When they saw us, the noise grew even louder. It's surprising that we even had Korean fans. They had banners mostly with pictures of us, The Toxins.
"Wow, they really love us," said Zoey.
"I know," I said, astonished like the others.
"Aaaah, The Toxins," came a voice behind us. "We meet at last."
The five of us turned around and we saw a man dressed in a smart suit standing with Lee and Collins.
"Everyone, I would like you to meet the true owner of YG Entertainment, Yang Hyun-suk," said Collins.
"It's a pleasure meeting you," I said, as I held my hand up for Yang Hyun-suk's hand. He shook my hand firmly and smiled at the kind gesture.
"The pleasure is all mine," he replied. "You've done us a big favour by coming here."
"No, you did us a favour," I said. "We're so excited to be here."
Yang Hyun-suk gave me a friendly eye smile and looked at the rest of us. "Well, we better start heading out of here before the fans break the glass and come tear you apart. But before that, I would like to introduce you to some people."
"To who?" Zoey asked.
Yang Hyun-suk had his eyes fixed on something behind us and we all turned around again. My heart almost dropped when I saw who stood right in front of us. I wondered why the fans had gone wild a few seconds ago. Now I knew why.
It's BigBang!
The five BigBang members stood right there in front of us and I felt my world start to spin. Taeyang, TOP, Daesung, Seungri and G-Dragon. Zoey and Christine gave out an ear splitting scream which made Mike, Daniel and I cover our ears.
"Oh, my, it's really you guys!" Zoey exclaimed. She quickly ran towards them and hugged G-Dragon first.
"Hey, Zoey," said G-Dragon, with a surprised look on his face but managed to smile, nonetheless. I almost fainted when I heard his voice. I am so nervous and I'm just standing still like an idiot.
The rest of the members came towards us and the other Toxins approached them. I looked on as Collins and Lee also joined in the little crowd, greeting each other. I stood all alone. Until....
"Hi, Samantha, right? The leader of the group?"
It's Taeyang and I couldn't help but freeze as he approached and he looked at me with those dreamy eyes of his. I tried to say something, but I couldn't. For goodness sakes! I am leader for crying out loud! Taeyang is just so handsome that all I could do is stare at him. Damn it, if there's one thing I hate Korean guys for, is how adorable and handsome they look. Not to mention that some of them look prettier than me.
"I...um...ya...that's me," I managed to say though my voice sounded a little shaky.
"A pleasure meeting you," said Taeyang as he held up his hand. I nervously shook it and I felt an electro shock as our hands touched. I always hated that feeling, but I liked it all the same time.
"Ooh," came Seungri. "Looks like we've a nervous one here."
Oh my, not Seungri. I've read that he is the most mischievous and stubborn of the BigBang members. He is the maknae (youngest in the group) after all. I don't know how much of a nuisance he is, but I didn't like what's happening now. He's making me even more nervous.
"Play nice, Seungri," said Taeyang. "Don't forget, she's our guest."
Seungri came over and he gave me a wide cute smile. It's the kind that's friendly, but then again, mischievous.
"Hi," Seungri came over and hugged me tightly. Again, I felt that electro shock when our bodies touched. Gosh, it's driving me crazy!
"Nice to finally meet you, Seungri," I managed to say and we broke away from each other.
"We're going to have so much fun together. Just wait and see."
"Fun with you? I doubt it," said Daesung. "You'll only land her in trouble."
"I can look out for myself, thanks," I said.
"I know you can," said Daesung as he smiled at me. This time I felt a weird chill down my spine. Darn it!
"Nice to meet you, Daesung," I said.
Daesung took my hand and kissed the back of my palm. I felt my hand blaze up in what felt like hot flames from where his lips touched and I felt my cheeks blush.
"It's a pleasure meeting such a wonderful lady like you," Daesung said softly as his eyes stared right into mine.
I felt my heart sky rocket when he said those words.
"Um, th-thank you," I stammered.
"Move aside, Daesung," said TOP. "You're not the only one who can sweet talk a lady."
Oh my goodness. TOP. He slowly approached with his eyes firmly fixed on me like I am his prey. He's one drop-dead gorgeous guy. It's no wonder he's such a famous actor. With his spiky black hair and his eyes that could pierce your soul. He lifted the corner of his lips into a smile and with those dimples, it completed his cute bad boy look. I got caught in some kind of trance. If he told me to do anything, I would gladly do it.
"So, you're the famous Black Kitty?" said TOP after Daesung stepped aside. "It's lovely meeting you."
"I...eh," I lost my words there. I swallowed. "Thank you. It's a pleasure meeting you as well."
He held my hand, drew me a little closer and pulled me into a hug. I felt the electro shock again but I liked how he hugged me. Not to mention, his musky cologne is amazing.
"And what about me? Won't I get to say hi to the famous B.K?"
I drew away from TOP and there stood G-Dragon. He gave me a friendly cute smile and the way he looked at me sent shivers down my spine. As he drew closer, I felt like melting. Why did all BigBang members have to be so handsome and charming to the point where you're left powerless?
When he came close, he drew out his hand. I paused for a moment before shaking it.
"It's an honour to finally meet the famous Ji Yong," I said as I smiled back at him.
"The pleasure is mine. Loving your shirt, by the way," G-Dragon's eyes were on the shirt that I wore.
I looked at it. It's a black t-shirt and it had the initials B.K written in white capital letters with the Old English font.
"Thanks," I said.
G-Dragon smiled and he winked. I quickly felt my face grow hot and I looked away.
"Well, now that we've all introduced ourselves, we better get going," said Yang Hyun-suk. "We've cars waiting outside. We better get to them before the fans find their way in. You must be tired. We can take a tour around Seoul once you've rested."
Now that he had mentioned the need to rest, I could finally feel the jet-lag kicking in. I was so excited about finally being here, I forgot how tired I was. I looked at the rest of my team, Lee and Collins. Their tiredness was settling in as well.
"Ya, I now feel pretty drained," said Daniel as he yawned. "And I'm pretty hungry too."
"Wait until you try out our delicious Korean food," said Seungri. "You will love it."
"Can't wait," said Christine.
"Then let's go," said Yang Hyun-suk as he led the way to the other side of the airport with no one around. Security guards were all around the place just in case any of the fans got in. The other guards carried our luggage behind us.
I still couldn't believe I am finally here, in South Korea with the most popular K-Pop group. I had no doubt that this will be an exciting experience.
When we got outside to where the cars were and our luggage were getting packed away, G-Dragon opened the car door for me.
"Ladies first," he said as he stood to the side and gestured with his hand that I should go in. I blushed when he gave me that smile. Zoey and Christine giggled behind me.
I managed to smile back at G-Dragon and say, "thank you, how nice of you."
He gave me a cute bow with his head as a sign of respect. Oh gosh, that sent goosebumps. It's hard enough that he's cute, but with his kind gesture, I almost melted.
I quickly got into the car, Zoey and Christine followed, then my brothers, Lee and Collins. BigBang and their manager got into the car in front of us. The cars drove off passing the fans. The fans started chasing after the cars but it wasn't long until the cars quickly sped away towards the beautiful city of Seoul.