Ever since that fateful afternoon in Daejeon where Hye Kyo had finally admitted her feelings towards Joong Ki, everything in their relationship had changed for the better. Though they couldn't be vocal in front of the cameras, they made it a point that whenever they were together or with their closest friends, they'd show that there really was something going in between the both of them. Their mutual close friend, Yoo Ah In, found it a bit awkward at first, but of course, he was more than happy for his friends.

Today, Hye Kyo had asked Joong Ki to accompany her to the store of one of her favorite Korean fashion designers to fit the dress she was wearing for the Baeksang Awards. Joong Ki didn't want to come at first, stating that he wanted to be surprised on the day of the event, but to Hye Kyo, his opinion mattered so much. If he didn't like the dress, she wouldn't wear it. If he liked it, she would. They had decided that they were going to the event together, after all. 

"Excuse me, Mr. Song. Here's your cup of coffee." The fashion designer's assistant said, as she shyly placed the cup of coffee in front of a waiting Joong Ki. 

"Kamsahamnida." The latter smiled as he put away the magazine he was reading to take a sip from the hot cup of coffee.

"Um, Mr. Song, I hope you don't mind me asking.." The assistant said. "But.. are you Ms. Hye Kyo's boyfriend?" 

Joong Ki almost choked on the coffee he was drinking after he had heard her question. It wasn't as if he didn't expect that kind of question to be asked, most especially when this was the first time that Hye Kyo had taken anyone with her to this dress shop. 

"Uh, aniyo." Joong Ki shook his head. "We're just.. very good friends." He added, laughing nervously. 

"Mmmm araso." The assistant nodded. "I just couldn't help but ask, because I think saw you hold hands on your way here. I guess I'm just seeing things because I haven't had lunch yet. Chosuhamnida." 

"Gweanchanha." Joong Ki smiled gently. "I think you should have lunch now." He added, feeling beads of sweat run down his nape. He and Hye Kyo did hold hands on their way here, after all, and they were almost caught. They needed to be more discreet with their relationship if they wanted it to be a secret for now. 

As the assistant left the room to have lunch, Joong Ki sighed in relief. He was new to this whole relationship thing and the fact that he was one of the most popular Korean actors nowadays wasn't helping his situation at all. 

"Joong Ki sshi, are you alright?" The fashion designer asked. "You look.. worried. Don't worry, I'll make sure that Hye Kyo will be the most beautiful woman at the Baeksang Awards on June 3." She smiled, clapping her hands twice. 

As if on cue, Hye Kyo walked out