I was jolted awake by the sound of the alarm. With my hand, I lazily stretched out for the alarm clock on the lamp stand beside my bed. When I managed to turn it off and closed my eyes just to get a few minutes of sleep, I felt someone jump on top of me. It happened so suddenly that I thought I was being attacked. My eyes flew open by the sudden surprise and the weight of the person on me.

"Wakey, wakey, my little kitty!" Zoey shook me as she was still on top of me. She soon stood up on the bed and started to jump up and down in her pink pyjamas. I was bouncing along with the mattress and I quickly sat up.
"May you please stop jumping like a three year old!" I scolded at her, as I tried to rub off the sleep in my eyes.

"Sorry, but your alarm rang and I wanted to wake you up," said Zoey as she stopped bouncing on the bed. "We have a big day today!"

"Couldn't you at least give me a few minutes of sleep?" I asked, almost . "I still need some. Besides, you're never up when the alarm rings and you wake up thirty minutes afterwards. What's up with you today?"

"Ah, dah! We have a fan signing event today," said Zoey as she continued to look down on me while rolling her eyes.

"Oh, I forgot." I said, putting up a smile.

"You should really learn to stop being sarcastic," said Zoey, as she folded her arms.

"What can I do? It's a part of me," I said with a smirk.

"Okay, now get up. Your sarcasm isn't the issue. We need to go get ready." Zoey jumped off the bed to the floor and she turned to face me, pulling away my bed covers. It was clearly a sign that she wanted me up and I did so anyway. I didn't want to have a pillow fight with her early in the morning.

"You can go on ahead and use the shower," said Zoey. "We need to be quick, you know?"

"We don't even know at what time the event is going to start and you're making such a big deal of it," I said, folding my arms.

"Sometimes you're so behind in life I wonder if you ever have a phone." Zoey rolled her eyes at me and she went over to her bed to get her phone.

"The fan signing event just came up at the last minute but they made sure they posted the information about the event and when it's going to take place on Facebook and Twitter," said Zoey, as she scrolled down her phone. When she found what she was looking for, she gave her phone to me.

I took her phone and I felt like slapping myself. The fan signing event was advertised on Facebook just like Zoey had told me. I haven't been checking up on what's going on online these past two days because I needed some alone time and not read critics about me. I really didn't care what people said out there. It's just that being famous was kind of tough and that shouldn't change who I was. I was one person who didn't like all the attention as you already know. I draw in energy by being alone and being stuck in my own little world.

"It says here that the event will start an hour before noon," I said as I looked up from Zoey's phone. "And this is just seven in the morning. Again, I'm actually shocked you're up this early."

"Aren't you that excited to meet your Korean fans up close?" Zoey asked as she held my shoulders and shook me. "And also, I can't wait for our surprise. I wonder what it could be."

"I'm happy about meeting our fans, but I'm scared about the surprise."

"Since when has a surprise ever been scary?"

"Ever since I got weird vibes about it when our managers told us. They should have kept it a secret instead of telling us that there would be a surprise."

"I think you're being paranoid for no good reason."

"Tell me when my intuition has ever been wrong, Zoey?"

Zoey looked up at the ceiling and furrowed her eyebrows deep in thought. I couldn't help but smile at her expression. These were the times when I enjoyed being right.

"Okay, I give up," said Zoey raising her hands in defeat. "You win, as always. But what makes you think there would be something weird about our surprise?"

"I don't know," I said as I sat down on my bed. "Maybe it's because I feel it has something to do with me."  

"Mmmm," Zoey tapped her chin as she paced up and down in front of me. "Your birthday is coming up in September, so that's like four months away and I don't think it's anyway related to that."

"Seriously? You're counting in my birthday?"

"I'm counting all the odds of a surprise, Sam."

I couldn't help but sigh. I knew Zoey was my best friend and the last thing I wanted was to blurt out to her that she was acting dumb. She usually does, but that didn't mean she could come up with good ideas too.

"Well, it can't be a surprise birthday gift in advance," I said. "Think of something else."

"You're right," Zoey kept on pacing. "What could it be?"

A few minutes later, there was a knock at the door and I went to open it while Zoey continued to pace back and forth. I opened the door and I found Christine also in her pyjamas with her sleeping gown on. Looked like she just got out of bed and she still had sleep in her eyes just like I had moments earlier.

"Hey, morning," said Christine as she found herself in our room. "What's up with Zoey?" She asked as she noticed Zoey pacing.

"Trying to solve my paranoia," I answered bluntly as I came to stand close to Christine.

"Paranoia? What paranoia?"

"I told her that I didn't feel right about our surprise. She thinks I'm being paranoid."

"Maybe you're," said Christine as she yawned.

"Ya, right. Where is Lee?"

"She left really early today. I woke up and she wasn't in the room."

"Looks like they are getting ready for the event. We also have to start getting ready too."

"Ya, sure. Come on, Zoey," Christine called out to her. "Stop trying to find out what the surprise could be and get ready. It's best if we see it ourselves."

"Well, I just find it weird," said Zoey as she stopped pacing and looked at Christine and I. "Why would they announce that there would be a surprise if it was best if they kept it a secret?"

I almost slapped myself on the forehead but I dared not to as I continued to stare at Zoey, hoping she would not read the expression on my face. Hadn't I suggested that minutes ago?

"To make you both paranoid and stupid," Christine answered as she stared at me and then at Zoey.

"Hey! I'm not stupid!" Zoey wailed, looking offended.

"And I'm not paranoid!" I snapped.

"Well, you're acting that way," said Christine.

"Never mind," I said, rolling my eyes. "Wake up the boys when you go out, will you?" I asked as I turned to address Christine.

"Okey dokey," said Christine as she headed for the door. Just as Christine opened the door, Mike and Daniel stood right there ready to knock.

"Hey, we were just about to knock on the door to wake you guys up," said Mike.

"Is everyone that anxious today apart from me?" I asked. "You guys are never up this early if we aren't going for dance practice."

"Looks like we are," said Daniel as he and Mike entered the room. "What's up with you anyway?" Daniel asked me. "Why aren't you that excited?"

"Because she doesn't like what she feels about the surprise," Zoey blurted out.

"Don't mind me and my intuitions," I said. "Let's all go and prepare ourselves for the event. I'm really not in the mood to start discussing why I feel this way."

"Oh, please tell us, oh, wise one!" Daniel mocked me as he gave me a playful bow. He looked like a monk bowing to a god in his blue pyjamas and robe. I huffed at him in annoyance. I always hated it when my brothers referred to me as the "wise one". As much as my gut feeling or I can say my intuition were always right, they always called me that and I hated it.

"Can you guys please, leave the room?" I asked, as I rubbed my forehead trying to control my frustration.

"Oh, no! These guys aren't leaving until you tell them what you told me," said Zoey.

This can't be happening. It was early in the morning and we were already discussing something as silly as this.

"Spill the beans, Sam," Mike insisted. "Tell us what you told Zoey."

"It's not important guys," I said. "If I were you, I would be hitting the showers. And in fact, that's what I'm going to do right now."

I started to walk past Christine, Daniel and Mike heading for the bathroom. But before I could even reach the door, Zoey, who I had left standing behind me a few seconds ago, went diagonal across the room, jumped on her bed and she found herself blocking the entrance of the bathroom. For a moment, I thought she just dashed like The Flash. But I realised that was too good to be true.

"Zoey, get out of the way," I insisted.

"Well, look who is all prepared to get ready for the fan signing event," said Zoey as she leaned her head to the side, with her eyes squarely fixed on me. "A while ago, you weren't even ready to go to the bathroom to get ready. What's happened now?"

"Zoey, come on, this is just ridiculous," I rolled my eyes at her. "We aren't doing this right now."

"Ya, we're," Zoey nodded her head. "Now, tell everyone what you told me about the surprise."

"Ya, now I'm more than curious," said Daniel. "What's about the surprise that's got you so paranoid?"

"I'm not paranoid," I said. I felt like I was repeating the sentence like the millionth time today and I was frustrated.

I turned to face the others and said, "I feel this surprise is related to me."

Christine, Mike and Daniel's mouth fell open as they looked at me.

"That's what you're worried about?" Mike asked. "Isn't that a good thing? I would be happy if I were you."

"I wonder what's wrong with you sometimes, Sam," said Christine. "Instead of enjoying the fact that the surprise might be yours, you're acting all weird about it."

"You don't understand at all," I said. "I have a feeling that I might not like this surprise."

"Forget it," said Zoey, as she stood aside from the door allowing me to pass. "You can go in. And make sure you wash away that negative thought of yours."

"Not gonna happen," I sneered at her as I went into the bathroom and locked the door behind me.

By the time it was eight, almost everyone had showered and dressed up except for Zoey and Christine who were taking their time in the bathroom doing each other's make up. Lee and Collins found Daniel, Mike and I seated in the lounge, all prepared.

"I figured you guys would still be asleep since you weren't going for practice today," said Collins jokingly as he entered the lounge with Lee behind him.

"Today is an exciting day and you expect us to be asleep at this hour?" Mike asked.

"Not really," answered Collins. "I can see the beauty queens aren't out yet."

"I'm right here, you know?" I raised my hand as I looked up from my phone.

"You know who I meant. You might be a beauty queen, but you're the sensible one and always on time."

"Careful," said Lee as she looked behind her. "They will hear you and those beauty queens might just turn into deadly assassins."

"As though I've never felt their wrath before," said Collins with a smirk on his face as he turned to Lee. "Anyways, have you all eaten your breakfast yet? We have to leave this place and head to YG in fifteen minutes."

"They will be up with our breakfast soon," I said as I stood up from the comfortable couch. "I'll check on Zoey and Christine to see if they are ready."

Before I could start heading for the rooms, Zoey and Christine appeared in the lounge, looking stunning. Zoey wore a stunning strapless light pink flared summer dress with black heels. Christine also wore a summer dress in green with matching white and green pumps. And the way they styled their hair, was amazing.

"Wow! I've to admit," said Collins as he looked at Zoey and Christine. "You have really out done yourselves today. You look like you're going for an after party or something."

"We dress to kill," said Zoey as she flipped her curled hair and with a bright smile on her face. She really did look stunning. Any guy would be dropping their mouths when they saw her.

"Yep, you're totally dressed to kill," I said as I smiled at Zoey.

"For reals?" Zoey asked as she looked at herself and turned around, her dress twirling as she moved. "Do you really think I look great, Sam?"

"I wouldn't have said all that now, would I?" I asked. "You both look stunning and every guy who sees you will drop dead."

"You just know how Zoey is," said Christine, "she wants to look perfect for G-Dragon."

By the mention of his name, I froze. Memories of what happened yesterday came flooding back. I've always known Zoey liked G-Dragon. But the fact that he might just like me as he drunkenly claimed he had, made me feel guilty.

"Thanks for all the lovely comments," said Zoey with a shining smile.

"Well, you aren't getting any lovely comments from us," said Daniel, pointing to himself and Mike.

"Don't worry," said Zoey, her face soon turned from pretty to dangerous. "I wasn't expecting anything from you anyway."

"Ya, whatever," said Mike. "I'm so hungry. Isn't our breakfast up here yet?"

I was so glad that Mike had changed the topic. I wasn't ready for another of their silly arguments. Their kind of argument was one that never ended as quickly as you wanted it to. And at the end of it, no one on either side ever won. As fun as it was to see Zoey argue with my brothers, now was clearly not the right time to sit and watch the entertainment unfold.

We had an event to attend to. Our breakfast came up soon afterwards. Toasted bread with eggs and juice. As soon as we were done, we headed downstairs. These past few days, whenever we went out, we never received reporters or paparazzi at the entrance doors of the hotel. They would usually wait outside the hotel gates. The last time that happened was on the first day we came here. But today, we were greeted by them in the lobby. Looks like the news of our fan signing event stirred up a frenzy.

Bodyguards surrounded us as soon as we stepped out of the elevator and the camera lights blinked everywhere around us. There was so much commotion in the lobby, walking around seemed difficult. But lucky for us, there were bodyguards and they made enough room for us to get out of the place and go outside. How I wish I wore sunglasses. The flashing lights from the cameras almost blinded me for a moment and I admired Zoey and Christine who were smart enough to carry theirs and wear them. Bummer!

We soon found ourselves outside and there were more reporters and paparazzi. Some fans who stood nearby cheered when they saw us pass through the glass doors of the hotel. Some waved banners and posters with lovely sweet messages, some in Korean in which I was able to make a few words out of, though it was a huge hustle to read because of all the excited commotion. We soon found ourselves in the black Chevrolet SUVs and I felt so relieved to be in the car at that moment.

"Wow, looks like we really stirred up a crowd today, haven't we?" Daniel asked as he looked out the car window where the reporters, paparazzi and the fans surrounded the car.

"Looks like we did," I said, as I also looked out the window.

"Hope everyone is in," said Collins who always sat in the front passenger’s seat and turned behind to look at us.

"We all are," answered Lee. "Made a count and all your five piggies are in the car, Collins."

"Piggies!?" I responded in surprise with the other Toxins at the same time. That reminded me of Angry Birds.

"Ya," said Collins. "To me, you're piggies."

"I thought calling us monkeys was better," Zoey muttered enough for Collins to hear but he didn't respond as though he never heard her. I knew he did and I admired the way he ignored the comment.

The car soon drove away from the hotel and in a space of a few minutes, we found ourselves at YG. Collins said we would first stop here until it was time for all of us to go to the event. We first had to wait for the BigBang members to arrive and we would all go together.

In the meantime, we found ourselves in the recording studio waiting for the others by trying to keep ourselves busy by chatting. Lee and Collins had left to attend to something and they said they would return soon.

"Has anyone been online to see what people are talking about right now?" Zoey asked as she looked down at her phone, her face filled with excitement.

"No, what are people saying?" I asked as I scooted over her to see what was on her phone.

"Christine and I have totally killed it today," said Zoey. "People can't stop talking about how pretty we look."

"Well, that's nice," I said as I leaned down comfortably on the couch. "At least today it's not all about me."

"Says the person who thinks the surprise is all about her," said Christine who sat beside me. "Don't forget, your supposedly love story of you and G-Dragon, is still the major topic in everyone's mouths."

"Ya, that's why, I'm trying my best to avoid all posts relating to it all morning," I said as I looked down at my phone. "And so far, I haven't found anything else interesting at all."

"Thats because your love story is all what people are talking about," said Zoey. "Trust me. A lot of guys, probably the famous ones, are now jealous thinking that you're taken. And a lot of your haters are probably posting ridiculous comments about your relationship."

"Ya, a relationship that doesn't even exist," said Mike. "What's everyone's problem? One minute you say and do this and they twist things around."

"That's just the life of fame," said Christine. "People can twist anything when they feel like it."

"How I wish I never tripped that day," I said as I looked up at the ceiling. "This wouldn't be happening."

"What's done is done, Sam," said Zoey. "And we're celebrities. We just have to deal with such things."

"Well, some don't," I muttered. That I knew was true.

The door immediately flew open and Taeyang, Seungri and Daesung walked into the room looking all casual and good looking.

"Hey, guys!" Zoey greeted the others excitedly as she ran over to them in her heels to hug them.

"Wow, hey, Zoey," said Daesung, surprised by Zoey's sudden outburst of excitement as she ran to hug him first. "Someone is really excited about today."

"Tell me about it," I said, still seated and rolling my eyes.

"And girl, you look stunning," said Seungri, as he took Zoey's hand and twirled her around. "Just stunning."

"Thank you, Seungri," said Zoey, as she hugged him.

"Lee wasn't kidding when she told us that we should prepare ourselves for what we were about to see," said Taeyang. "You look great!"

"Awww, coming from you guys, it means a lot, thanks," said Zoey, her blush clearly showing on her cheeks.

"Even Christine looks amazing," said Daesung. "I read on the social network that you two look stunning today."

"Thanks Daesung," said Christine with a smile.

"Hey, aren't we forgetting someone?" Seungri asked.

"Who?" this time it was Daniel who asked.

"Sam," Seungri answered.

Everyone in the room turned to look at me like I was a special case. At first, I was caught off guard and when I noticed all eyes on me, I shrugged my shoulders with confusion written all over my face.

"What?" I asked.

"Ya, what's wrong with Sam?" Mike asked as he stared at Seungri, probably as confused as I was.

"No, I just miss her and she looks stunning as ever!" Seungri said as he ran towards me, pulled me up from the couch and pulled me into a bear crashing hug.

"If you really missed me that much, you should have just said so," I said, trying my best to breathe but Seungri hugged me way too tight.

"We never really got to hang out yesterday, my panda," Seungri said as he stopped hugging me and stared at me.

"You look pretty as always. Did you really have a makeover or something?"

"No, I didn't," I answered with my eyebrow raised. "I'm not dressed up like Zoey and Christine, so why do I look stunning?"

"Though you look causal, you look pretty and really cool too."

I didn't know I looked that way and I quickly checked myself out. Though purple was my favourite colour, I liked black too. I wore a black tight fitting vest, a short flared black skirt with matching black leggings with black boots and a black baseball jacket that had a touch of white on the arms and the initials B.K on one side of the it.

"Come to think of it," said Taeyang as he came closer, carefully scrutinising me as though I was a work of art.

"You do look cool. Almost like a gangster but with a touch of coolness."

"Dressed up like a black kitty for sure," said Daesung as he gave me a genuine smile.

"Ya, I also thinks she looks cool," said Mike.

I almost blushed by the comments but I managed to put up a smile instead.

"Thanks guys," I managed to say.

"Told you you would rock it in black," said Zoey.

"Don't I always do?" I asked with a mocking smile on my face.

"Ya, you do," Zoey replied.

"Are G-Dragon and TOP on their way?" Daniel asked.

"Ya, they will be here soon," said Taeyang.

"Well, we will just have to wait then," said Seungri as he sat down and he pulled me by the hand and I found myself sitting next to him. "I don't mind waiting as long as my panda is here with me."

"Oh, brother," I muttered to myself as Seungri wrapped his arm around my shoulder.

"Haha, looks like Seungri really did miss you," said Christine as she stared at the two of us.

"I didn't," I said bluntly.

"It's okay, my lovely panda," said Seungri as he came close to my ear. "We have the whole day together and it will be so much fun."

"Ya, I've no doubt about that," I said as I turned to face him.

To be honest, I wouldn't mind if I had to spend the whole day with Seungri by my side. If it was one way of not getting too close to G-Dragon, it was fine by me.

"This is now nine," said Zoey as she looked at the time on her phone. "We're supposed to be there by 10. We still got more time to chill."

Zoey, Taeyang and Daesung came to join us on the couch. I was left chatting with Seungri while the others were talking about the event. I didn't really want to talk about it because of the surprise and I was glad that none of the Toxins brought up the issue about me supposedly being paranoid about it. I was also glad that Seungri kept me distracted from the other's conversation. I really needed to keep my mind busy and why not with someone like Seungri?

In what seemed like thirty minutes afterwards, Lee came into the room.

"Sorry to break up your little gathering, but we need to go," said Lee. "Your managers think it will be a good idea that we go early to run over a few things with you, especially The Toxins."

"But aren't TOP and G-Dragon here yet?" Daesung asked.

"They are waiting downstairs," said Lee. "Come on, we better get going."

Lee quickly left the room while we slowly stood up from our seats. I kind of felt bad that we were leaving sooner than I expected. I seriously wasn't ready to go downstairs and meet G-Dragon. After what happened yesterday, I didn't feel ready to meet him face to face. What was I going to say? Our group members now think the two of us are on speaking terms again when it was actually the opposite. We only spoke yesterday because it was necessary due to the song and the little encounter I had with G-Dragon. Now that it was nothing but a social gathering with the fans, what were the two of us going to do? And not only that, what were we going to say to each other in front of our fans?

I tried not to think of the worst case scenario as I walked out of the room with Seungri by my side. I had to act normal and not get caught up in my mind again. When I usually do that, most people think I'm being distant when I actually wasn't. I really hate the fact that I over think all the time, but there is always a time when I find it quite enjoyable.

We found ourselves on the ground floor and our two managers stood waiting for us with TOP. That was weird. I wondered where G-Dragon was because there was no sign of him in the lobby and I wasn't ready to ask.

"Look who we have here," said TOP as he slowly brought down his stunning sunglasses when he saw us approaching. I had to admit, TOP looked way cooler and handsome too.

He wore a black shirt with a red cashmere jacket and black designer jeans with stunning black shoes. I now realised what fans have said about him when they post pics stating that he dresses like he is about to take over the world. I wasn't going to lie, he did look like those cool guys in the movies trying to take over the world. And I wouldn't mind being by his side if he ever did.

"Zoey, Christine," said TOP as he drew closer. "You girls are looking elegant today."

"Thanks," Zoey and Christine said at the same time.

"You also look great, TOP," said Zoey. "Totally cool."

"Thanks," said TOP as he smiled.

I looked down when I noticed TOP's eyes on me. I was already blushing and I didn't want to look straight at him. With that bad boy look of his, who knows how I was going to react. Sometimes I never knew what to do or what to say when a guy as good looking as TOP was staring at me. I remember my school days and when a cute guy ever looked at me or even talked to me, I would always look like an idiot in the end. As normal and average as I was at first, my friends used to find me weird when it came to guys. As I grew older and got over the shyness, that still didn't change the fact that I acted like a total idiot sometimes.

"Wow, Sam, you're looking great," said TOP as he approached me. I found it hard to respond and I had to force myself.

"I....um." I cleared my throat. "Thanks. You look great too." "You look like a black kitty for sure. All you need are cat ears and a tail."

"I was just about to suggest that," said Daniel as he snapped his fingers.

"I don't need cat ears and a tail," I said. I could clearly feel my cheeks blushing and I looked the other way.

"And you could put on her whiskers too," said Taeyang, with a smile on his face.

"With a pink cute nose," said Daesung. "Just imagine how cute she would look."

"Awww, I can imagine how she looks already," said Zoey as she tickled under my chin like I was a cat. "Whose my little black kitty! Yes, you're! Yes, you're!"

"Stop it! Collins, tell her to stop!" I pushed Zoey's hand away but that didn't stop her from coming closer to me and tickling me all over my body.

I tried to move away from Zoey as far as possible. I ran around our group members and our managers running from Zoey as she tried to catch me and tickle me some more. I laughed along with Zoey as she chased me around. I had never felt so happy and excited in such a long time. I felt like a little kid again and I loved the feeling.

"Come here, Sam," said Zoey. "I want to tickle you some more."

"No way!" I said as I ran behind Taeyang.

"Can you two stop running around like little kids?" Collins called out to us as Zoey ran past him.

"Tell her to stop chasing me and trying to tickle me," I said to Collins as I continued to laugh.

To be honest, I wasn't ready for the fun to stop just yet. Just as I ran behind Daniel, I felt someone grab my waist from behind and I was drawn backwards. My back leaned on something hard. I realised that TOP was the one who grabbed me and I was leaning on his chest. This wasn't good. Zoey came over and she started to tickle me. I laughed so hard that I couldn't stop and tears fell out of my eyes. Zoey knew just where to tickle me on my sides and I laughed so hard.

I tried telling her to stop but I couldn't say so because I laughed so hard. Zoey was enjoying herself with this and TOP who held me, was silently laughing behind me. I was glad that TOP was holding me, because I would have dropped to the floor laughing. Everyone around us also started to laugh. I was told that I had such a contagious laugh that others around me start to laugh too.

I soon managed to break away from TOP when Zoey finally stopped tickling me. I was still laughing so hard that I wasn't really looking where I was going. I wasn't aware that I was moving backwards.

Then all of sudden, I lost my footing and at that point, time stopped. I didn't really mind if I found myself on the floor since I was laughing too hard.

But surprisingly, that didn't happen.

As I lost my footing, I was falling backwards and I felt my back lean on something. At first I thought it was a wall, but when I