Chapter 203: I’M NOT JEALOUS.

Chapter 203: 203: I’M NOT JEALOUS.

June forced an awkward smile under everyone’s gaze before looking down at the little boy. "Hi, dear. How are you doing?"

He stepped closer and bent down to the child’s height, smiling warmly at him.

The little boy simply blinked at him while licking his ice cream.

"Are you two married?" he asked curiously, continuing to lick his ice cream.

Nyx approached as well, standing behind June, who smiled and gently ruffled the little boy’s fluffy hair.

"Well, we’re not, but we might get married in the future. Why? Do you want to come to our wedding?"

Nyx stared at June in surprise, utterly thrilled by his response. He couldn’t help smiling at the thought of marrying June someday.

The little boy nodded firmly. "Mmm..."

June smiled. "That’s good. We’ll certainly invite you!"

However, the little boy suddenly looked up at Nyx, who was grinning from ear to ear at the thought of marrying June.

"But you can’t marry him at all!" the little boy declared.

June and Nyx stared at him, stunned.

"Oh?" June smiled. "Why?"

Nyx was equally curious to hear his reason.

"He’s a scaredy-cat! He was screaming and crying throughout the ride. Someone like him is weak and can’t protect you at all!" the little boy said firmly.

June couldn’t help bursting into laughter at his words. Meanwhile, Nyx sat there, utterly speechless.

He felt personally attacked as he glared at the little boy with growing contempt.

June finally managed to calm himself enough to respond. "No, he’s not weak. He’s actually very strong..."

But the little boy shook his head stubbornly. "No! You shouldn’t marry him. He’s scared! And someone as pretty as you should find someone who can protect you better!"

June smiled at the little boy’s words, gently tucking a stray strand of hair behind his ear. "Thanks for your concern..."

"Hey..." Nyx stepped forward and stood directly in front of the child. "Even if I’m not strong, he still loves me just the way I am and won’t replace me with anyone else. Right?" He turned to look at June.

June smiled and nodded in support. "Yes, he’s right!"

He looked down at the little boy again. "See?"

But the little boy only pouted before turning to June.

"If you can’t find anyone else, you can wait for me to grow up! I’ll become stronger and be able to protect you!" he declared confidently.

June smiled at his words. "Really? Then can I really wait for you?"

He played along, and the little boy nodded enthusiastically.

"...."

Nyx was completely speechless as he stared at the two of them.

"No, you can’t! Go and find your own boyfriend. He’s mine!" Nyx declared, gently pulling June to his feet before drawing him behind himself as though shielding him from the little boy. "I’m not sharing!"

The little boy pouted and stuck his tongue out at Nyx. Then, turning to June with a smile, he offered him his ice cream.

"Here! You can have my ice cream!"

"No, he won’t!" Nyx immediately retorted. "I’ll buy him another ice cream. One that’s bigger and more delicious than your tiny one!"

The little boy frowned at him. "Mine is more delicious, and he’ll like mine better. So he should take it!"

"Well, I’m richer, and I’ll buy him more and more ice cream every day!" Nyx insisted.

June snickered as he watched Nyx bicker with the little boy. At this point, he was convinced that his boyfriend was genuinely jealous of a child.

Turning to the little boy, June smiled warmly. "Enjoy your ice cream, okay? Your mama bought it for you." He gently patted his head. "Good boy."

The little boy slowly nodded, just as his mother stepped forward.

"Let’s go..." she urged.

The child nodded and looked at June one last time. "Remember what I said, okay?" he reminded him with a smile before walking away with his mother.

Nyx watched them leave, visibly annoyed as he folded his arms across his chest.

"What a little brat! What does he even know...?"

June smiled at him. "Jealous?"

Nyx immediately shook his head. "I can never be jealous of a kid!"

June slowly nodded, still smiling. "Okay..."

After a moment, however, Nyx turned to him with a slight pout.

"You never patted my hair like that..."

"...."

Nyx leaned closer, deliberately presenting his head to June.

"Pat me... like you did to that kid..."

June smiled and nodded. "Okay, okay! I’ll pat you for as long as you want."

He gently patted Nyx’s hair, indulging him until he was satisfied.

When he finally finished, June smiled and asked, "So, can we go now?"

Nyx nodded. "Mmm... First, let’s go get you some ice cream!" He grabbed June’s hand and led him away.

"You..." June found himself smiling even harder as he followed Nyx.

He was beginning to realize that his boyfriend really could be dramatic!

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After they were done at the amusement park, Nyx picked their next destination: the movie theater.

"Every couple I know always goes there..." Nyx explained in his defense as they made their way there.

June didn’t protest. Besides, it was already evening, and he was curious to see what Nyx had planned next.

When they arrived, the two booked their movie tickets and headed into the theater.

"Are you sure this movie isn’t rated something...?" June teased as they made their way inside. "Because the last time you booked a movie..."

Nyx immediately felt embarrassed and cleared his throat. "It was an accident..." he defended himself.

The two found their seats, carrying their popcorn as they settled down beside each other. The movie was about to begin, so they leaned back and prepared to enjoy it in the quiet theater.

June was completely immersed in the movie, smiling at the romantic comedy playing before them. He was genuinely enjoying the experience, finding it surprisingly relaxing.

Nyx, on the other hand, was a completely different story.

Although he sat there facing the screen, his attention was divided between the movie and June, while his mind wandered elsewhere.

He was thinking about the plans he’d made while reading dating advice online. He wasn’t done with his schemes just yet.

He had chosen the movie theater for a reason. Someone online had described it as one of the most romantic places for a date and had even suggested several things couples could do there.

Nyx intended to try them all.

His mind was already searching for the perfect timing and opportunity to put his plans into action.

He glanced at June, who was smiling at the screen while reaching into the popcorn bucket beside him. Nyx had deliberately bought just one bucket for this very reason.

So, when June’s hand dipped into the popcorn, Nyx casually brought his own hand down as though he wanted some too.

Their hands met, brushing against each other in a slow, intimate touch.

Nyx immediately looked down at June, expecting him to meet his gaze.

But June didn’t even look up. He simply scooped up a handful of popcorn and continued watching the movie without the slightest distraction.

"....."

Nyx blinked before sighing and turning his attention back to the screen.

He supposed that hadn’t worked.

Perhaps he hadn’t been direct enough. He’d been too vague about what he wanted.

"I have to be more direct..." he muttered to himself with a determined nod, already preparing to try something else.

Nyx stared at June’s hand for a while, planning to gently take it in his own and create the romantic atmosphere he’d been hoping for.

It was a perfect opportunity, and he was already smiling at the thought of how wonderfully it would turn out.

After a while, he finally reached out to take June’s hand.

But just as he was about to succeed, a shower of popcorn rained down on them from behind, accompanied by an excited giggle.

"...."

June and Nyx paused before slowly turning around.

Behind them sat a young lady who was giggling excitedly at the romantic comedy. She was so engrossed in the movie that she hadn’t even realized she was spilling popcorn all over them.

"....."

The two exchanged a glance before deciding to ignore her and return to watching the movie.

Nyx, however, was more annoyed than ever. He’d just missed his opportunity!

Still, he wasn’t giving up. He continued watching June’s hand, waiting for another chance to hold it.

When the moment finally came, he reached out again.

Only for another excited giggle to erupt behind them, followed by yet another shower of popcorn landing on their heads.

"....."

Nyx and June turned to stare at the young lady again, but she wasn’t even looking in their direction.

June shook his head with a helpless smile before returning his attention to the movie, while Nyx sat there practically burning with annoyance.

He took a deep breath and tried to think of another approach.

Then he noticed June cracking his neck slightly, as though he was beginning to feel tired.

Nyx’s eyes immediately lit up.

This was his chance!

He turned toward June with a smile. "Hey..."

June glanced at him. "Hmm?"

"If you’re tired, you can lean your head on my shoulder and enjoy the show," Nyx offered, hoping June would casually take him up on the suggestion.

But June simply smiled. "It’s okay. I’m fine."

He turned back to the screen and continued watching.

"...."

Nyx blinked in disbelief.

He supposed that hadn’t worked either.

But that didn’t mean he couldn’t try the opposite approach!

With a determined smile, Nyx slowly began lowering his head toward June’s shoulder. If June wouldn’t lean on him, then he would certainly lean on June instead!

He closed his eyes, already picturing the romantic atmosphere that would follow once his head settled comfortably against June’s shoulder.

However, before he could even reach it, the young lady behind them suddenly burst into loud, almost hysterical laughter.

The next moment, her popcorn bucket tipped forward, sending its entire contents tumbling down onto them.

Popcorn and milk poured over Nyx, thoroughly baptizing him.

"...."