Sam’s P.O.V: 

 

We were back at the café, where we had dumplings. It was the only place we could sit and talk, as there weren’t many people. Zoey, Mino, Lee, and I sat in one booth while the others sat in the next one. Mike and Daniel remained standing, watching what might unfold in front of them. 

 

Lee, in her aunt outfit, really looked like an angry one as she said, "You really have a lot of explaining to do, Zoey. What were you thinking about going over to that club? Do you really want Collins to hang all of us?" 

 

"I was just going to talk to Johnny." Zoey tried to defend herself. "I wasn’t going to do anything stupid, I promise." 

 

"Then why didn’t you tell us what you planned to do?" I asked. "And don’t tell me that you knew I was going to refuse." 

 

Zoey opened and closed instantly. She was going to say exactly that. 

 

"You know very well that Collins told us not to get near him," I continued. I turn to Mino. "And were you really going to follow through with her plan?" 

 

Mino shook his head. "I did try to tell her that it wasn’t a good idea," he answered. "Now I wish I was a bit firm with her." 

 

I sighed. I had no reason to be mad at Mino. Zoey can be persuasive sometimes. Moreover, there’s no denying that he likes her a lot and would do anything to please her a little. 

 

"Okay, now that we have Zoey," said Mike, "can we have some fun, like, for real? We can’t end this night with a sour mood, right?" 

 

"I agree," said Zoey. I quickly looked at her, and she covered . Right now, she has no right to suggest anything, not after what she did. 

 

"Yeah, you can hang out if you want," said Lee as she leaned back on the seat. "I’ll go back to the car. This search for Zoey really got me so worked up that I need a breather." 

 

"What?" Christine came up from behind the booth, looking down at Lee. "I thought you wanted to try out those shoes that we saw earlier. And they are in your favorite color." 

 

"Yeah, come on, Lee," said Zoey. "Shopping isn’t fun without you. If you want, I’m going to accept any punishment you give me." 

 

Lee raised an eyebrow. "You went too far this time," she said. "How sure are you that I’m going to forgive you?" 

 

"Because you see me every day, and staying mad at me is pointless," Zoey answered. 

 

"I couldn’t have thought of a better answer," said Daniel. 

 

"Smart," said Lee. "But you’ll need a lot more than that to convince me to go shopping with you." 

 

Zoey turned to look at me, and I shook my head, telling her that even I don’t know what Lee wants. It’s best she figures that out for herself. 

 

"Come on, you guys," said Jungkook, who now came over by the booth. "We’re in Hongdae. We can’t let this opportunity slide. I can guarantee that we’re going to have a lot of fun." 

 

"Come on, Lee," said Christine. "Jungkook does have a point. Who knows if we will ever get to come back here with the busy schedule that we have? Let’s take advantage of the situation." 

 

Everyone else started to chip in, doing his or her best to convince Lee. In the end, she gave in. 

 

"Okay, fine," said Lee. "But let’s remember to keep a low profile. We don’t want to attract attention to yourselves." 

 

"Yes!" Zoey cheered loudly. "I knew you would come around." 

 

"I’m only doing this because Jimin, Jungkook, and Mino are here." Lee folded her arms as she looked the other way. "Don’t think you’re off the hook, Zoey." 

 

"If you think I will forget, I won’t," said Zoey with a smile. Oh, she will definitely forget by tomorrow morning. 

 

"What do you suggest we do first?" I asked Jungkook. 

 

"We can start by buying ourselves another serving of dumplings," said Daniel as he his lips and started to make his way to the counter. 

 

"Daniel, wait…" I called out to him. However, he was already at the counter. Christine apparently joined him. I shook my head. Something tells me that we might be carrying boxes of dumplings home once our stay in South Korea is over. 

 

"When those two get fat, Collins is so going to kill us," said Lee, shaking her head in disbelief. 

 

After we finished our dumplings, we had to walk a few blocks back to get the high-heeled shoes Lee wanted. Afterwards, we visited shops that sold traditional Korean outfits, which Zoey couldn’t help but admire. I remember telling myself when I first came here that I would get myself one. Therefore, I decided to look. Christine, Zoey, and Lee were so frantic about it that they also started to look at which Hanbok would look good on me giving their comments. I made a mental note not to tag them along when I get to look for my wedding dress in the future. 

 

"This is the most excited I have ever seen them," said Jimin as he came to stand next to me. 

 

"Trust me, this is nothing," I said. "Whenever I want to try out something new, the three are always in the forefront of picking things instead of me." 

 

"Yeah, and it’s annoying," said Mike, who was on the other side of the store going through the male section with Daniel and Mino. 

 

"Then maybe you should’ve come here at a later time without them," Mino suggested. 

 

"Nah, this time is fine since we've got such a busy schedule," I said. Before I could go to the next hanger of clothes, I stopped to look around. "Has anyone seen Jungkook?" 

 

The five of us who stayed close started to look around. Weird. He was behind Jimin a few seconds ago. He definitely hadn’t gone with Lee and the others. So where is he? 

 

"He’ll turn up," said Daniel. "Maybe he found something that he wanted to try on and is in the men’s room as we speak." 

 

"Wow, you sound casual." I gave Daniel a look. "What if he happens to get noticed? Then we’re all toast." 

 

"You think too much," said Jimin. "I doubt if he has found something to go and try on. He would’ve told me first." 

 

"Hey, Lee!" Jungkook's voice came from across the store. "Come see this." 

 

Jimin and I turn in the direction of Jungkook’s voice. I see Lee, Christine, and Zoey rush to where he is. Don’t tell me he was also looking for something for me to wear. 

 

I start to walk over to where Jungkook is, and Jimin happens to follow behind me. When I got close, I couldn’t help but see stars in the three women’s eyes as they looked at the Hanbok Jungkook picked out. 

 

"Ah, this is so pretty!" Zoey exclaimed. "Sam will look amazing in this one." 

 

"What do you think, Sam?" Jungkook, showing me what he had chosen. 

 

The Hanbok he picked was a white blouse and purple skirt. The skirt is beautifully designed with pleats and waist strings. At the bottom of the hem, there were beautiful flower patterns. I had to admit that Jungkook picked a pretty Hanbok. 

 

"It looks lovely," I commented. 

 

"Jungkook really has good taste," said Mino, who, with Mike and Daniel, came over to see. 

 

"You should put it on, Sam," said Jimin. 

 

"I’ll help you put the blouse on," said Lee. "It can get a little complicated when you’re trying it out for the first time." 

 

"Yeah, I will need the help." 

 

Jungkook handed the dress to me, and I followed Lee to the changing rooms. I could hear Zoey and Christine giggle as I walked away, and I knew they were obviously talking about the outfit that Jungkook so happened to pick out. 

 

Lee and I came to the women’s dressing rooms and entered one of the empty stalls. It felt so good to take the hoodie and mask off. In addition, when I started to change into the Hanbok, I couldn’t help but notice just how comfortable it felt. After Lee tied the strings of the skirt behind my back, I turned to look at the full-length mirror. I can’t believe that I’m actually wearing a Hanbok. 

 

"Oh, you look so pretty," said Lee as she stood behind me. She glanced at me in the mirror as if I were some gorgeous doll she had dressed up. "Your mum will think you’re adorable once I send her a picture." 

 

Lee pulled out her phone and did just that. I turned to look at her with a glare. 

 

"What?" Lee asked as she shrugged her shoulders. "It’s not my fault that you look pretty. Come on, the others are waiting to see you." 

 

"Oh, before I go out..." I turned around to where I lay aside my clothes to look for the mask. However, Lee took hold of my shoulders to lead me out of the changing room. 

 

"There aren’t many people in the shop," she said. "Don’t worry about a thing. The others are waiting for you outside." 

 

Lee opened the door and led me out of the room. As expected, we found the others waiting outside the changing rooms. Christine and Zoey jumped with excitement as I appeared before them. 

 

"You look so pretty, Sam," commented Zoey as I found her approaching me. "I have to say, the Hanbok really suits you." 

 

"Stop making me blush," I said as I nervously tucked a strand of my hair at the back of my ear. 

 

"No, it’s true," said Mike. "You look really lovely. I can’t believe I just said that." 

 

"Same here," I said, giving off a nervous laugh. 

 

"Mum is going to love this," said Daniel, who had already pulled out his phone to take a picture. 

 

"I know, right?"