Alexander remained silent, his gaze fixed on something distant as he sank deep into contemplation."What are
you two whispering about?"
Spencer's curiosity was palpable as he plopped down next to Oliver."We're just discussing the ladies," Oliver
replied, a smile playing on his lips. "How about you? Are you enjoying yourself?"
Spencer chuckled, "Yeah, having a blast. Alexander, what's the occasion? You never treat us to such company.
Today must be special."Alexander cast him a sidelong glance.
"These are for you, don't waste them.""What do you mean, 'don't waste them'? I'm still the innocent one here!"A
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtlow chuckle escaped Alexander, clearly amused. He chose to ignore Spencer's feigned innocence. Unable to
resist, Oliver chimed in.
"Really? You're always talking about getting more girls. Innocent, huh? Not sure | buy that."Spencer's face
flushed, but he continued defiantly, "Of course | am! Do you think I'm like you guys? You only look so uptight, yet
you..." He stopped short, realizing his slip-up, and quickly covered his mouth.Oliver arched an eyebrow, casting a
sidelong glance at Alexander.
His mouth curled into an enigmatic smile that was slightly unnerving.ln a scramble to change the subject,
Spencer asked, "So, Alexander, did you cout tonight to unwind because of a spat with Getty?"""What? Can't
| hang out here without it being because of a fight?"
Alexander retorted."Uh... well, no, that's not it," Spencer scratched his head, momentarily at a loss for words. But
he couldn't shake the feeling that Alexander was indeed acting strange tonight, although he couldn't quite put
his finger on what was different.
Oliver, attempting to smooth over the awkwardness, teased, "Little virgin, you don't understand adult business,
so stop prying."Spencer's cheeks reddened even more.
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Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe shot Oliver a glare. "You're the virgin! | was talking about being innocent!""Is there a difference?""Big
difference! The former is about lack of experience. The latter is about not having dated. Get it?"Oliver laughed
and shook his head, choosing not to challenge the statement. Then, as if struck by a sudden thought, he jokingly
prodded Alexander.
"Aren't you getting to the age where you might consider having kids?"""What for?" Alexander responded,
unfazed.Oliver was momentarily at a loss for words, pondering before he said, "You've got it all wrong. Kids are
the extension of life, the emblems of hope and connection. How can you think of them as just serving some
purpose?""Connection?"
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