Two weeks had passed since the briefing. Alex had been hard at work preparing her notes and outlines for the coming months. Each set of questions and conversation starters were categorized based on the band member, staff members, and the member's parents. The last category she was the most nervous about. The BTS parents were hardly ever interviewed and most everyone strove to keep their privacy. They were the hardest to get to, and she may not even have this opportunity if it wasn't a special part of the documentary. Having their parents part of this was a tribute to their eleventh year since their debut, a nod to the sacrifice each of their families made along the way.

The tour was kicking off in 2 short weeks, but filming was beginning the next day. Alex would be accompanying the guys during a photo shoot and media conference. She was used to these types of activities and had no worries about preparing. She had her work bag packed and her outfit laid out.

Alex heard her phone text notification go off. It was Ji-Hoon. He had been such a huge help the last couple of weeks getting her acquainted with the main staff she would be traveling and working with. She finally admitted to him that she was an ARMY, and learned he had a bias himself, Taehyung. He had quickly become a friend to her during her short time in Seoul, and she was forever grateful for him.

Hey, we are having a special dinner tonight to kick off the tour, Korean BBQ

I'll pick you up at 8

Sounds great! How should I dress? Casual?

Yes, not fancy.

Oh, and the guys will be there

(Computing)

You'll be fine, remember you're about to spend a year with them. It's time to wrap your head around it and get used to them.

You're right, just please do me a favor and don't let me drink tonight! I can hold my liquor but my filter goes away when I drink. I don't want to embarrass myself, ugh

I get it, but, if an elder offers you a drink you know you have to accept it

I know........maybe I'll be the oldest there and I won't have to worry about it.

I'm 35, two years older than you. I AM your elder there.

You know you're my favorite right . . . .

😇😈

Alex nervously laughed at Ji-Hoon's last text. Lord help her if he didn't come through for her tonight. She had an hour to get ready, so she ran to her hotel closet to pick out what she was going to wear. It was still warm in Seoul at night, so she grabbed her white shorts, nude sandals, and for a pop of color she added a hot pink tank with crisscross straps that went down the back. For her makeup she decided to go light and natural with just a touch of eyeliner. Her hair was being unruly, so she threw it up in a messy bun. She took a quick look in the mirror and decided it would just have to do.

She was just exiting the lobby when Ji-Hoon pulled up. He rolled down the window and let out a whistle. "Looking fresh, Alex!"

She opened the door and got inside, "Thanks, I try sometimes."

They headed to the BBQ place while flipping through music stations. They talked about making a travel guide of things to do when they were in different cities during the tour. She was all about trying new foods, and Ji-Hoon wanted to visit popular sights in each city. Alex had worried about being alone so far from home, but with Ji-Hoon she found someone she could trust that would help fill the void when she wasn't busy working.

When they got to the restaurant, she found they had reserved the entire place just for BTS. This was not unheard of but it was her first time experiencing it. She had to admit, she felt a little special being included. They headed to the back room, some were already grilling pork belly and passing around drinks. Alex asked for a water because she was sticking to her guns about not drinking.

Little did she know that her sobriety wouldn't last long. The guys had just shown up, and they were ready to drink!