"To the Beginning" (Book 1 of the "K-Pop Mysteries" Series)

First Adventure in South Korea

I wake up in awe of the dreamless sleep I had last night and feel BoA's warmth against my bare chest. Carefully getting up, I get my computer and watch some Blackpink and Dreamcatcher stuff. Obviously. I miss them all so much that it hurts. Hearing a quiet groan from behind me, I turn around and grab a shirt.

Me: Morning, BoA.
BoA: Morning. How did you sleep?
Me: Shockingly well.
BoA: No dreams last night?

Me Yes. how did you guess?
BoA: Just a feeling I got.

Me: Okay...

She giggles cutely.

BoA: Don't worry about it.
Me: Fine. Well, I'm hungry. Let's get breakfast.
BoA: Okay. Well, where do you wanna eat?

Me: I was hoping you could tell me. I mean, you're my guide, right?

BoA: Ha ha, very funny.
Me: You were the one that said it.

I chuckle, causing her ot giggle again.

BoA: Well, there is this one place. Best breakfast place in Seoul.
Me: Then let's go!
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Me: Wow! That was delicious!

BoA: Told you.

I chuckle.

Me: I know, I know. Ready to head back to the hotel?
BoA: Well...
Me: Well nothing yet. I have horrible morning breath that has now been exacerbated by a scrumptious breakfast. And to be honest, so do you.
BoA: Hey!

Me: Just keeping it real.

BoA: Whatever.
Me: Look, let's just head back to the hotel, get cleaned up, and then tour the city.

She sighs.

BoA: Fine. Let's go.

We head back to the hotel, and I let her get ready before me. When we finish, we sit on the bed to discuss what we're going to do.

Me: I think I wanna check the Han River first.

BoA: Really? And why the river?
Me: It's a spot I've wanted to check out for years now.
BoA: Alright. Han River it is. Are you ready?
Me: Yeah, I'm ready. You?
BoA: I believe so. Let's go.

We head to the Han River, and I jump in the air with excitement.

But I should have known by now that my excitement wouldn't last long...