Jongin was shaking Daran's shoulders to wake her up as the both of them landed in Europe.

Daran, half asleep, were holding Jongin's hands as he guided her out of the airport through their ride. They arrive in a luxurious hotel and checked in with Jongin's butler waiting for the two.

Daran's and Jongin's room is of course beside each other.

They separated and went to their own rooms to fix their things and rest before supper.

Jongin was about to go out of his suite to bother Daran when his butler entered his room.

"I'm sorry to bother young master but I have to inform you that the ball that will be held tomorrow is a masquerade themed party. Should I prepare a suit for you or would you rather pick one yourself?" the butler said.

"Anything's fine. Prepare one for Daran. No scratch that. Prepare a matching outfit that will suit Daran and me." Jongin said with a smile.

The butler was shocked by what his master just said.

Everyone knows that if anyone knows about Daran is just a commoner, the people at the ball wouldn't be happy, especially Jongin's mother.

"Yes. I'm taking Daran with me. I don't want to be partnered by some s." Jongin said in advance.

"And don't worry I won't let anyone harm her even if it means going against that witch." he added knowing what the butler is thinking.

"Young master really has got a liking of that miss." the butler said with a glint of happiness in his eyes.

This is the 1st time he see Jongin care for someone except for his dogs. And thinking that his master is now enlarging his world by Daran made him glad for the child.

"Yeah." Jongin said flushing a shy smile.

"I'll be on my way now young master. Please excuse me." the butler said contented and bowed then exited the room leaving the still blushing Jongin.

*I finally admit it.* he said as he tried to hide his smile.

*I like her.*