''I can't believe all of our bags on that plane...all my clothes....all those presents.'' Elena murmered disbelieving. 

''We can message Uncle to pick the gifts at the airport, we can text him the luggage descriptions. The thing is that we'll be here for two weeks due to the holiday rush and the weather.''

Alexa watched her best friend at the corner of her eye as she turned to the cab driver. 'Let's see if all my korean drama watching paid off.'

'' Sir, Can you take us to the nearest but relatively moderate price Hotel please.''

''Deh!'' Alexa leaned back satisfied.

''Gangnam-gu, please.''

She opened up her purse and pulled out all her money, tossing him (125,000 KRW = 120 US). She looked at her phone.

''Keep the change.''

He smiled and bowed slightly throw the rear-view mirror. ''Thank you Miss.''

She repeated the words under her breath before typing it into her phone, using her Korean to English translator.

She bowed back slightly.

'All this bowing is giving me whiplash.'  Elena was eying her weirdly but she had a had a small smile on her face.

'' When we are there...just give us a nudge.''  Alexa said to the driver.

''Deh!''

They lied back against the seat, not really caring as they passed countless restaurants, clothing stores and monuments worth seeing.

They were out cold by the time the cab pulled in front of the hotel.

It was huge.

Nope it was bright and huge.

Alexa let out a low whistle as she viewed their hotel.

The Imperial Palace in all it's glowing glory.

They bowed politely to the driver as he opened their doors.

'I feel like a celebrity.' Elena smiled.

Alexa linked arms with Elena as the door-man bowed.

Though he eyed them suspiciously, considering they had no luggage on them except for their purses, Alexa's laptop back and their carrions.

They walked into the lobby, there were only a few employies lingering by considering it was close to midnight.

Walking further they spotted a miniature version of the Big Ben clock tower as well as a very expensive chandelier.

Alexa stifled a yawn as they approached the receptionist.

Elena nudged her, she rolled her eyes and plastered on a fake smile.

''Do you have any rooms available.?''She said to the receptionist, a petite brunette, whose hair was styled in a bun and her name tag red 'Yun Hee' in black cursive writting on a gold badge.

The receptionist nodded and rapidly began typing up.

'' How much for two people?'' she added.

'' 240,000 KRW.'' was the response.

Alexa looked at Elena, who just nodded tiredly as she tried to stand without passing out from the jet-lag.

 ''Okay, I'll take it.

 She handed over her  Black Card, which was formerly called the American Express Centurion card.

It was like a switch flicked.

People started to pay attention to them once the card processed.

''Anything else.?''

'' Royal Suite with two queen sized beds with a view.''

''Is it avaible?'' Elena asked.

''Deh!'' she typed something else and then they were handed two key cards.

Behind them , the manager of the hotel, motioned for one of the bell-hops to the women to their room.

They wordlessly followed him into the elevator as they taken to their room.

Alexa took her friends arm and placed it around her shoulder supporting her weight as she passed their carrions to the bell-hop.

He bowed when he took the bags.

She murmered to Elena whose eyes were closing.  ''Come on sleeping beauty we're going to our rooms.''

The elevator dinged and they were led to the a room, the room was door rumber 1513. 

Alexa couldn't believe her eyes as she slowly entered the room. 'Oggle later....sleep now.'

The bell-hop placed the carrions on the main table of dinning room as Alexa pushed open a door to see on of the beds.

She gently lowered her best friend upon it, removing her shoes and cap and placing it on the bedside table before covering her with the silver-gold sheets.

She turned towards the bell-hop who was still awkwardly standing by the room.

 Mentally face-plaming she approached him.

She reached into pocket and pulled out a crisp $100 bill. (100 US - $111,728.05 KRW)

She placed in his hands despite adamant shaking.

''I hope it's enough.''

''No..you take.......too ...much.'' he replied in his broken-english.

She rubbed her temples as he tried to give back his tip.

'''  If you don't take it i'll throw it out the window.'' She narrowed her eyes at him.

She was rather serious and really tired, so he shut up and bowed leaving the room quickly.

''Crap..I have to call my parents.'' she cursed out loud running to her laptop bag.

Pulling it out ,she immediatedly skyped her brother.

'Pick Up Ricky...'

She smiled as she greeted her brother.

''Hey bro, what's up.''

''Little sister of mine, to what do I owe the pleasure.'' He asked, his brown eyes giving out the illusion of an eye-smile.

Alexa bit her lip as she explained her situation.

''Wait...wait...you're not in Cuba?''

She nodded.

''You're in South Korea?''

''Yep.''

''Mom is going to kill you!'' He told her bluntly.

Alexa whined, ''That's why I need your help...so you can sort of...you know...cushion the blow.'' She waved her hands frantically.

''Please Ricky...'' she gave him a pout and her best puppy dog eyes.

He tried to look away but eventually sighed.

''Fine.''

''Get's me everytime.'' He mumbled.

She laughed at his expression.

''I owe you one.'' She grinned.

He scoffed playfully. ''Of course you do.''

A yawn escaped her. ''I'll talk to you later, around 8 p.m. my time.''

He chuckled. ''Alright....little sis.''

''Te amo hermano.'' Love you bro.

''Love you too sis.''

She switched off her monitor, walking to her room and flopped on her bed.

It happened a few days later.

After the first week since their arrival, they had gotten a scolding from their mothers simulateneoulsy, their fathers trusted them since they were responsible, even though they were told their credit cards would be weekly topped off. 

They had only stayed in the hotel room for five days before deciding to find an apartment where they could settledown temporarily, they would be in Korea for four months, they were going to make the most of the opportunity.

Plus it helped that their favorite Kpop stars were in the same country.

''I can't believe how many things were on that list.'' Alexa groaned as she walked up the hill to her shared condo.

In her hands were two bags of groceries, her arms felt like flimsy sausages.

'Next time Elena goes food shopping...I'm putting tons of Soju on the list...let's see how she'll like it.' She grumbled.

The late evening had her hurriedly walking as she jumped in sight at even her own shadow. The skies had transformed from dark blue to near pitch black with only the full moon and street lights as a guide.

She quickened her pace but sudden movement alerted her, she spun around and practically ran to the nearest street docking behind a corner as the sound of feet disappeared.

She let out a relieved breath, but then felt a shiver as she heard a noise behind her.

Turning into the corner,  she gulped.

'Don't be a killer...please don't be a killer.'

'God, please keep me safe, I promise I'll try to stop swearing.' Her hands tightened on the grocery bags.

Peering into the dark, she took out her phone and flashed the light.

She saw a silhouette of a man and cautiously approached.

She poked him. ''Excuse Me.''

'Like seriously respond already.'

He swatted her hands away and hugged the bags of trash he was lying on like if they were the world's fluffiest pillows.

She looked upward for guidance. 'Give me strength god.'

She tugged on his jacket, ignoring the smells of garbage and dried vomit, agains her better judgement, she turned him around.

She stuttered. Then the moon seemed to shift, lighting up his face in an eery glow. ''What ...why...how...when did you get here ?

Of course she anticipated his arrival like any fan, having counted down the days like any ELF, she waited patiently.

She didn't think she'd ever get a chance to see him up close.

She pinched the bridge of her nose in agitation. ''You can't be seen like this...and to avoid any scandals...''

She gently poked his neck as his eyes flickered open for a minute. She could see the effects of the alcohol already, but her ELF instincts were on full alert.

With the strength she didn't know she had, she grabbed his right arm and heeved it around her shoulder supporting most of his weight. She was panting holding his weight and the groceries.

There were certain things Elena had seen in her life like the Nile River, most of the Caribbean Islands and the Eiffel Tower.

Then there were things in her life she couldn't believe she had seen.  Like ex-boyfriends cheating on her. Alexa had douche radar, she always pointed out the ones Elena should avoid yet Elena didn't. She winced thinking about her last relationship.

But, walking up to the front door of ,she was surprise to see her best friend, with the one and only Kim Heechul on her shoulder.

''Before you ask...he's just drunk ..and will probably have a big hangover in the....morning...'' Alexa panted.

Elena snapped into action and helped her shoulder the hallyu star into Alexa's room.

Alexa left the room as Elena redressed him into comfortable pajamas Alexa was going to send her brother. She would buy another pair later.

Elena didn't care about modesty when it came to her patients, she had interned at four hospitals, helping patients, filling out paperwork, when she started Harvard Med U, it was a fulfilment of helping the people who needed it, that made her wake up every morning.

She wasn't just Elena as she attended to Heechul she was Doctor Gonzalez-in-training.  They were one semester from graduating. Elena still hadn't picked the hospital she would do her residency nor Alexa a law office to start her off. Even though both girls had gotten offers.

''Are you done?'' Alexa yelled from outside the door.

''Yeah...you can come in.'' She replied grabbing his clothes to put to wash, she ran her hands along the pockets searching for  any parishable items, she found his phone and wallet and placed it beside him on the bedside table.

Alexa walked into the room and adjusted the covers before leaning down and placing a kiss on his forehead.

She smiled as he turned hugging the other pillow on the bed. Sleep Well, Cinderella.

Alexa slipped in beside Elena on her bed and sighed contentedly.

''I have Kim Heechul in my bed.'' She grinned to herself.

''Never thought you'd ever say those word, huh?'' Elena mumbled next to her.

She let out a small chuckle. ''No...but he's back....and I'm grateful for it.''

''You're not going to start crying again are you?'' Elena asked turning to her, but she her eyes were already watering.

''Maybe.'' She bit her lip to stop herself from crying, but a few tears escaped.

Elena rubbed soothing circles on her arm.

''It's okay....he's safe and he's not going anywhere for a while.'' She whispered.

Alexa nodded. ''I know...but...after two years of waiting....I can actually thank him ....for saving my life....even if he's never met me before, it feels amazing that he's in close proximity to me....I probably sound like  a pyscho.'' She sobbed laughing.

Elena nodded and Alexa poked her playfully. ''Hey...you're supposed to say I'm not a psycho.''

Her friend rolled her eyes and gave her a look. ''We both know...that would be lying.''

Alexa huffed then started laughing as Elena joined in.

The other occupant in the apartment remained oblivious.

''Thanks Unnie.''

''No problem donsaeng.'' Elena whispered closing her eyes.

''Hey Unnie?''

''Hmm....''

''You don't suppose he'll call the cops on us do you?'' Alexa voiced worriedly.

'' Unless he wants a frying pan to that pretty face of his...I should hope not.'' Elena answered groggily without opening her eyes.

Alexa withheld a laugh but closed her eyes.

I hope you all liked this chapter.

A/N

I can't believe Heechul is about to be discharged in a couple of days. I'm crying while writing this.

He's my bias.

So I dedicate this chapter to my Heenim.

I LOVE YOU  MILKY WHITE SKIN KIM HEECHUL. Yubaegsaeg Pibu Gimhuicheol

It was the longest one I have ever written.

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Always Keep The Faith

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