As soon as the plane landed, Jo PD announced that the race had already started. Feeling excited about filming on foreign soil, Jihyo quickly dashed out of the plane and through the tunnel, heading towards the airport. Clapping her hands, she greeted the staff that had already set up the cameras to film them. Catching up, the members ran towards her, shouting out her given name, making it known to the public.

"Ya! Cheon Seongim!" Jaesuk called. "Why are you rushing?" 

Jihyo just giggled and stood in front of the cameras, waiting for the instruction to be given. 

Teams have been made and Jongkook wasn't pleased with the situation of the teams. Jihyo and Gary, as everyone suspected, was in one team with Haha while he was with Minjung and Jaesuk. He felt his blood boil when Jihyo and Gary were holding hands but he tried with all his patience to plaster a smile on his face while the cameras were rolling. Taking the team uniforms, he went towards the bathroom to get changed. But on his way there, he placed then shirt over his face and gave out a loud shout. .. that felt good.

Taking off the garment from his face, he saw that the Running Man members were looking at him, curious to what he's done. 

"I just got excited." He explained and for some reason, they bought it.

As soon as everyone was finished getting ready, they set off to start their day in Thailand. Although everyone was busy in focusing on the mission, the Commander was busy planning on how to win the Ace's heart.

Exiting the airport was one of the greatest things that had happened to the Running Man cast. The fans of the show were gathered, placards and signboards spread about just to show the members how much they love them. Jongkook's team along with Jaesuk and Minjung were the first to leave the airport, stunned at the welcome their fans have made. The cast waved their hands, greeting and thanking the people for a very warm welcome. As Jongkook scanned through the see of people, seeing his name on light boards and sign boards, a very unpleasant sight was seen by him, making him turn away and head out immediately to the escalators. Monday Couple.

After 5 minutes have past, Jihyo's team along with Gary and Haha were the second ones to leave the airport. The crowd then started shouting Jihyo's name, filling the area with screams when her angelic face was revealed to the public. Being the only girl in the show, Jihyo had gained the most fans in the whole world and is most popular among the male cast. Waving her hands at the throng of people, a group by the side started shouting and cheering for Monday Couple. Gary wasn't oblivious to the scene that he immediately made some fan service to please the crowd. The Ace wasn't all quite happy with the situation, to why people kept pushing her and Gary together when she kept showing no signs of interaction. While making their way to the escalator, a smile then was chiseled on Jihyo's lips at the sight that seemed to have brightened her day. It was a single banner that wrote SPARTACE in bold letters. Not one like it. It had pictures of her and Jongkook together during previous episodes of Running Man and some from Family outing as well. The dedication and effort of the fan made energized the actress for the day and warmed her heart. 

The last group to leave was Kwangsoo with Sukjin and Nichkhun. But as the Avatar's face was now reveled to the fans, the airport grew louder, cheering on his name, giving him the number one rank in most fans in Thailand. The popularity then started getting into his head, feeling overwhelmed with the public's screams that he started doing his famous creaky dance. Sukjin and Nichkhun were also basking in the popularity but was finally snapped back into reality, focusing once more on the games. 

"Kwangsoo-ya! Kaja!" Sukjin said while grabbing the young man's arm, taking hi to the outside of the airport.

Thankful enough that mission venues were the same for every team, Jongkook got a chance to see Jihyo even when he was mingling with the others. Those stolen glances were enough for him to carry on the day. But what was more important to him was his time with the woman on the airplane. Holding her hand to calm her down. He smiled to himself while walking along the streets of Thailand, looking for the given location for the mission.

"Ya! Kookie!" Jaesuk scolded. "Spot spacing out and focus." 

Jongkook shook his head lightly and faced his hyung, chuckling his apology while focusing back on the game.

It wasn't long for the mission to end with Jongkook and his team winning the prize money. The victory of the teams was then celebrated on the pool which was closed for Running Man to use personally. The cameras have already stopped filming and every runner even their guests were now wading in the pool with the clothes they used for the day. They all just soaked the stress, the heat and the exhaustion out unto the pool. As the boys were playing, splashing around the water, Jihyo made her way towards Jongkook, who was sitting at the edge of the rectangular shaped swimming pool. Taking her place beside the man, Jihyo laced her arm around his and rested her head against the man's shoulder. He was good at hiding it but he felt his heart skip a beat at the contact. Jihyo was surprised herself with the bluntness that had overcome her body but it's too late to back out now.

"Tired?" Jongkook asked, swirling his feet that were dipped in the water.

Jihyo could only manage a nod before giggling, mirroring the Commander's actions. "You?"

Jongkook smiled and nodded as well, his eyes focused on their feet that was submerged in the pool. "You wanna go up to the rooms?" He asked, facing the actress with his smiling eyes.

Giggling at the cuteness the Commander displayed, she nodded and stood up, waiting for the Commander to get on his feet as well.

"Hyung!" Jongkook called out to Jaesuk who was trying to drown Haha by the pool stairs. "We'll be going up now ne?"

Jaesuk gave an okay sign before continuing his deed. As soon as the two beings were out of the member's sight, Kwangsoo started feeling suspicious and he was slightly hurt that his friends weren't telling him anything.

Dinner came and the food they were offered was mouth wateringly good. The Thai food's aroma was scattered around the banquet hall, kissing the nostrils of the Runners. Feeling extremely hungry, Gary and Haha were first in the line, quickly grabbing a plate and stuffing it with every food they can get their hands on. Jaesuk couldn't help but scold the two kids for being sloppy in grabbing the food.

"But we're hungry." Gary complained while munching on a piece of pastry.

"Just slow down okay? The food won't leave." 

Jongkook, who was at the back of the line with Kwangsoo and Jihyo, couldn't help but laugh at how childish Haha and Gary can get. Shaking his head, he gesture Kwangsoo to go first and get his food choices before making Jihyo go after the tall maknae. While taking picks on the Thai cuisine, Jihyo suddenly started filling Jongkook's plate with food that she knows the health conscious Commander would prefer. She'd randomly ask if Jongkook wanted this or that and this act didn't go unnoticed by Kwangsoo. Having enough of being kept in the dark, he stopped his tracks, making the two members behind him stop as well before placing his plate down at the buffet table.

"Okay spill." Kwangsoo said, annoyance filling his systems.

"What?" Jongkook asked, curious to how the maknae was acting. "What's wrong, Kwangsoo?"

"I know something is up between both of you and you're keeping it from me. Just because I stopped spending time with you both doesn't mean I don't want to spend tim