"Well, I think I should get going now.." Dae-hyun started, checking his watch uneasily as an awkward silence ensued in the room. "It's getting late."

"Thank you, everybody, for letting me come to this party," he said, bowing. "It really was nice meeting you all."

Jan Di chuckled nervously. "Yes. I'll walk you out.." she said as she quickly got up and followed Dae-hyun, before Jun-pyo could even react.

He stared after her, with eyes of irritation and an expression of displeasure.

Once they were out of earshot, Jan Di panicked. "What are we going to do? How am I supposed to explain to them that we were just out for lunch? It looks bad enough already.."

"Jan Di," Dae-hyun stated firmly, interrupting her. "Calm down. And what is so hard about explaining that we were just out for lunch?"

Jan Di hastily shook her head. "Ani, it's not that easy, really. Because of the fact that I invited you over, they were probably suspicious in the first place, and especially because of the way they exaggerated it on the news..."

Dae-hyun thought about it for a second, then gently placed a hand on her shoulder. "It's going to be fine. We'll figure something out eventually, Jan Di." he smiled. "Don't worry."

She didn't say anything, as he continued. "Also, don't forget our deal."

She looked up tiredly at him, "'Deal'?"

He gave her a 'you-know-what-I'm-talking-about' look, as the memory suddenly replayed in her mind.

"I'll help you study. But, I want something in return."

"Like what?"

"I want us to spend more time with each other now, as kind of a way to fill that void we've been missing from our friendship for years."

She was confused, "Huh?"

"Think about it, we've secretly liked each other for years, but covered it up by acting like we hate each other.."

"Maybe we actually did hate each other-"

"I want us to spend more time together. It doesn't have to be anything love-related, I want us to spend time together, just as friends..." he finished.

"'It doesn't have to be anything love-related'?" she repeated incredulously. "Have you forgotten the fact that I'm married?"

Dae-hyun stared at her with knowing eyes. "So do you remember now?"

She nodded slowly.

He smirked. "Great, I'll call you tomorrow then.."

Then, without warning, he grabbed her and pulled her in...

For a deep hug.

Still in a daze from recalling the memory, plus combined with her sleepiness, Jan Di just stood there for a few seconds, before realizing what was happening.

She broke away from the hug.

"Yeah, see you later." she said, before turning away from him, to which he just smirked.

"Bye, Geum Jan Di." he said to her, before leaving.

After he left, Jan Di just stood there, thinking.

"I know he just wants to rekindle our friendship, but does he have to do it in such a way that makes me feel so nervous...?" she said to herself.

What she didn't know was that Jun-pyo was watching from behind the half-open door.