To be honest, sometimes it can be really frustrating when watching them, it's kind of like the soccer ball is near the goal, but for god-knows reason the ball just don't score. And you totally feel like strangling someone. *Pull hairs*
BUT...
1. The subs are not out yet, so i think it might be better to wait and see how was their conversation like.
2. Our couple likes to have a friend-like relationship. I agree that it will be nice for them to be more loving, (it's just my selfish fan desire to want them to be more lovey-dovey) However, in reality, (in real life love relationship) i don't think it's healthy to be too passionate at the start of the relationship. It's kind of like boiling water. If the heat initially starts at a really high heat, chances are the water will evaporate and you might end up burning the kettle. Also, long relationships consist of the daily really small and mundane stuff, you can't expect your partner to be always be loving. (Even though i wish HJH can give her a hugs/backhug/kisses etc)
3. I kind of suspect that the overwhelming fans have him thinking of their relationship. so maybe he need a bit of space. Sure, it's nice to have tons of Jjongah supporters, but seeing that they have so many fans, and since he is quite the thinker, i wonder if he might be thinking what lies in the future of this relationship and how to move on from here. That's why it made him more cautious.
4.Even though Ah young-ie was the one who initiated and kind of cajole him into aegyo, he really isn't that kind that will succumb to someone else's wishes easily. Even if it is his friends. (He mention it when he tried the eggplant that ah young bought.)