During last night's episode of The Only Way Is Essex viewers saw Tom Pearce ask Lauren Pope what the deal was between the two of them.
The eager 22-year-old then followed that question with an abrupt request to make their relationship official which the resident DJ kindly turned down.
But despite Lauren refusing to label their romance the two were pictured as they shared a secret kiss yesterday during the last day of filming.
What do we have here... TOWIE's Lauren Pope and Tom Pearce shared a secret kiss in a field in Essex
The two appeared to be having a deep conversation as they stood in the secluded part of the field away from their cast members.
Pearce who has made it no secret he is infatuated with the 28-year-old was seen stroking her face as she stood opposite him before he pulled her in for a kiss.
The economic graduates who recently celebrated his birthday proved he was a bit of a cheeky chap when he placed his hand on Pope's derriere.
Affectionate: Tom stroked Lauren face as they engaged in a deep conversation away from their cast members
At the time of their secret embrace they were filming scenes for the last episode of TOWIE which is set to air on Sunday and the cast are rumoured to be celebrating The Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
Recent pictures have captured the all members of the Bafta award winning reality TV series boarding a route-master and they all were dressed in themed colours which appeared to be red, white and blue.
Lauren enticed Tom by wearing a revealing rouge coloured halter neck dress by GorgeousCouture.com which had a low back and a thigh high split, she teamed with a pair of gold peep toe heels.
Patriotic sirens: Lauren and the other girls in TOWIE donned their best outfits for their Jubilee themed outing
Tom's not her only fan: Chloe Sims couldn't keep her hands to herself as her and Pope made their way on set
Following her breakup from her last boyfriend, Kirk Norcross who used to be a part of the show, it seems wise for Pope to take things slow.
On Tuesday, she took to her Twitter to wish Tom a happy birthday, pleased that she did so he replied by asking for a gift.
He tweeted, '@LaurenPope @misskatieprice cheers pops lookin forward to my present later #c*ckthrowin'.
Her Majesty would be proud: Gemma Collins, Lydia Bright and Billie Faiers looked lovely in their themed frocks
Colour co-ordinated couples: Jessica Wright, Ricky Rayment, Lucy Mecklenburgh and Mario Falcone all looked the part as they enjoyed the festivities on the last day of filming for series five of TOWIE
The which she quipped, '@tompearce1 hahhaha oh no u DIDN'T!!!! Leave the #c*ckthrowin to @tomkilbey u no hes master at it everytime a fit girls on TV!! Looool'
Quickly changing the subject he then asked her a more appropriate question, '@LaurenPope @tomkilbey muhahahah unbelievable teckers...hows the gnashers?'
Happy to share her dental affairs with him on the micro blogging site, she tweeted him back, '@tompearce1 miss my appointment by 40 mins grrrrrrr!!'
Reem cousins: Joey Essex and Chloe looked picture perfect as they made their way to the bus
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