Perfect

I know we'll be alright this time

I know we'll be alright this time

Bo Gum spent the ride to Kyung Hee University silently thinking about the event taking place that night. It was the first ever edition of the Asia Artist Awards, and both him and Yoo Jung were nominated and attending the ceremony. He was thrilled to be able to share such a special occasion with her and to be by her side once more. Even though they always kept in touch -in fact, a day didn't go by in which they didn't text each other-, their schedules had made it hard for them to meet up, so he couldn't wait to see her again.

Still, this was a very public event and there would be cameras everywhere. Bo Gum was worried that, somehow, he might do something wrong or maybe look too affectionate. At the same time, he just really wanted to enjoy his time with Yoo Jung and be able to care for her like he always did. Such a dilemma played on inside his head and he tried his best to shake off the uncertainty as soon as he stepped on the red carpet. He made his way through it swiftly and professionally before entering the venue and finding his seat. Bo Gum was trying to keep calm as he looked around the room, waiting for Yoo Jung to show up, when he felt a light touch on his shoulder.

"Annyeonghaseyo, Bo Gum Oppa", a sweet, familiar voice said. He turned around immediately and found Yoo Jung, beautifully made up and dressed in a long, off-shoulder black dress. She gave him a shy smile and bowed quickly before sitting down next to him. Bo Gum was stunned by how beautiful she looked but also by the sudden shyness and seriousness with which she addressed him. This wasn't how Yoo Jung normally behaved around him, and for a second, he worried about having done something to upset her.

He got his answer, though, after giving a quick glance around the room: the small venue was quickly filling up with artists from different fields but, most of all, with several cameras and media people. She surely didn't want to start any rumors that might hurt them, and Bo Gum quickly caught up with her and decided to act accordingly, at least while the room was fully lit and the cameras were on them. He bowed as well and gave her a quick smile.

"Annyeonghaseyo, Yoo Jung-ah". Bo Gum responded in a quiet voice as he bowed, still sitting down. Then, he gave Yoo Jung a knowing look and a reassuring smile, trying to let her know that he understood the reason behind her seriousness. Yoo Jung smiled back at him and he knew she'd gotten what he meant. During filming, they had developed the ability to communicate with each other without the need for words, and Bo Gum was ecstatic to find out that they were still able to do so.

Before he knew it, the lights faded out and the ceremony started. It was dark enough, so Bo Gum took the chance.

"Jinjja yeppeuda, Yoo Jung-ah". He leaned into Yoo Jung and quickly whispered. Even though the room was barely lit, he saw her cheeks get bright red and a big smile drawing in her lips. She truly looked incredibly beautiful.

"Gomawo, Oppa." She whispered back and looked at him. "Oppa jalsaenggyeotta." Two could play this flirting game, for sure.

It was Bo Gum's turn to get giddy and shy. He smiled brightly as the lights went back on and the ceremony started. He had loved seeing Yoo Jung talk to him like she usually did, if only for a brief moment. Not only that, but she had also called him handsome. Bo Gum didn't dare think she could be flirting with him, but he still liked knowing that she found him handsome. He was still thinking about it when he heard the MC calling out to them from the stage.

"...Boyoo couple, Park Bo Gum-ssi, Kim Yoo Jung-ssi, annyeonghaseyo."

They both bowed politely and then waved at the camera that was filming them. Even though those two little words, 'Boyoo couple', made his heart flutter, Bo Gum tried to look relaxed as he remembered how important it was to portray a certain image while the cameras were on them. Meanwhile, Yoo Jung looked perfectly poised and elegant, and made it look easy. Being next to her brought joy and calmness to Bo Gum's heart, and he started believing that they could actually enjoy their night together.