True Love and Friendship Endures It All by Hope Roshten

Disclaimer: I own the characters. The story so far is based on some parts from a Korean drama 'Sweet 18'. If any part is similar to something I haven't listed, it is pure coincidence.

Synopsis: Kate and Sammie have many things in common. How is their life tied in together?

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Chapter 2- Meetings and Memories

Los Angeles

"Don't you think that my mom and Aaron are getting married a little but too fast? I mean seriously, they announced yesterday to us that they were dating, plan in getting married and on Wednesday is the wedding."

"Yeah, that's crazy. There's like only 4 days to prepare everything. We are going to be exhausted."

"Well they do deserve it."

"I'm kinda upset. Why did they only think of themselves. They knew we were dating."

"Jared, come on. Just get over it. We were more like friends than a couple anyway."

"I know, just the fact that it's like this, is upsetting."

"I know what you mean. What so you think of this bow. It's huge."

"I think you should take it off."

"Me too. Excuse me."

"Yes miss?
"Can you please take off this bow on the side? It's huge."

"Yes right away."

"…."

"What's this deal about Korea?"

"Oh, Brenda told me about this two year teaching English program over there. I thought it would be a great experience."

"So you're trying to avoid me now."

"No Jared, I decided actually on it, before I knew about mom and Aaron, on that day."

"Sure you did."

"I really did."

"Ok Ok I get it."

"Jared I really did."

"Miss please don't move around so much."

"Oh sorry."

Kate stood still as her bridesmaid dress was fixed. So much was to be done in so little time. She would be flying to Korea on Wednesday after the wedding.

Seoul

"Sammie walk properly. You'll be 18 in 3 months stop acting like a child."

"But I am a child, and isn't he like old?"

"He's only 10 years older than you."

"OMG! He's 30?"

"No he's 28. He's a good guy, a lawyer. So you better behave."

"Are you a mother? How can you do this? Isn't it illegal? I'm not an adult yet."

"Stop talking. Don't speak unless they ask you something. Ok?"

"…"

"Sammie."

"Yeah, yeah."

"(sigh) How did I get a daughter like you?"

"Grandfather, stop fidgeting. You're not the one getting married."

"I'm fidgeting for you."

"She's just a kid. Relax. Maybe they won't want this."

"Don't say that. I made a promise to her grandfather. May he rest in peace. And I want her to be part of this family."

"Yeah, I know. I was there."

"What?"

"Nothing."

"I think they're here."

The maid went and opened the door.

"Good Afternoon Mrs. Song, Miss Song. Mr. Lee is waiting for you. Please come this way."

With that she led them through the long hallway into the living area. Sammie was glancing from side to side as they passed many long and beautiful hallways. She didn't know they were this rich. Maybe it wouldn't be bad to marry into this family. She almost knocked into her mother from not paying attention that they came to their destination.

"Hello Mrs. Song, welcome. We have finally found you. Please sit."

"Thank you Mr. Lee. I was thinking that you didn't want to look for us."

"Nonsense. Is this your beautiful daughter?"

"Yes. Sammie come here."

Sammie cam closer and then she spotted him. Somehow he looked familiar. She just couldn't put her finger on it. She just kept staring at him. Kevin also kept staring at her with the same thoughts running through his mind.

"Sammie…..Sammie!"

"Huh?"

"Mr. Lee is speaking to you."

"I'm sorry. Can you repeat that?"

"How have you been lately?"

"Oh! Pretty good thanks. Gone to some clubs with some friends, some karaoke, and…"

Sammie stopped. Her mother looked at her in horror when she heard this. Mr. Lee listened attentively with an amused smile on his face. Suddenly it hit both Sammie and Kevin where they saw each other.

-FLASHBACK to 4 nights ago-

"Hey girls, hurry up or Doggie won't be able to let us in."

"Relax Sammie, we'll get there. It's hard to run in these heels."

"Yea. Laura is right." added Morgan.

"Stop being babies. We'll all be 18 soon and seniors in high school. Let's live the moment. Life is short remember?"

The 6 Princesses ran toward the Crown Club. Doggie was waiting impatiently for them.

"What took you so long?"

"Sorry baby, these babies were whining."

They went in and danced for about 2 hours before the events happened. Some adults started kicking out minors. Many were able to escape, but the Six Princesses were caught. One of the people, was Kevin. He looked at the girls and sighed. Then he came up to Sammie.

"You must be the leader."

"Yeah, and?"

"Aren't you a minor?"

"So?"
"So? You shouldn't be here."

"What are you? Some law person or something?"

"Yes, I am actually."

Sammie's heart sank. She was in trouble and she brought the other princesses down with her. Great. Her mother was going to kill her.

"Mr. Law person. Can you please let us off this time? I promise to never come here until I turn old enough."

"Are you sure."

"Yes."

"Fine."

"Thanks a bunch."
The girls scrambled away.

-END OF FLASHBACK-

"YOU!" they both yelled.

Mr. Lee and Sammie's mother looked at them in shock.

"You know each other?"

"NO!" they both yelled again.

Mr. Lee laughed.

"Wow, you two have some chemistry. Well it's settled then. The wedding is next Saturday."

Stay tuned for the next chapter. Chapter 3- Disappearances and Decisions. Let me know what you think so far. Thanks.