Chapter 83
Nicholas moved when he saw Zeno was about to take Ken toward the food, but Sebastian was faster than him.
Sebastian swiftly moved and held Ken's other hand, walking away with Zeno who was oblivious to what just happened.
Nicholas didn't think much of it, he just thought that Sebastian didn't want him holding Ken; he knew he was possessive of his son.
But as he walked behind them, he realized he looked like the bodyguard to a couple who had brought their child out to play in the park.
He looked from Sebastian to Zeno and shook his head, mocking himself for even thinking something like that.
Sebastian was his friend, and he knew he'd never in his life think of lying down with a guy. Firstly, he hated and despised the idea of that. Secondly, his family. Thirdly, his reputation in public, especially in the underworld.
Sebastian would rather shoot himself in the foot than let those listed things tarnish his reputation.
Nicholas thought that even if Sebastian wanted to get down with a guy, say he miraculously turned gay or bi; it would never be with his employee; he knew his friend to be so strict and disciplined, and he was never one to mix business with pleasure.
They reached a round table and Zeno drew out a chair for Ken and then carried him to sit.
He was about to draw out his own but Nicholas beat him to it.
"I got you," Nicholas teasingly held Zeno's waist and made him sit down.
"Thank you," Zeno chuckled; he knew Nicholas was a tease and he wasn't about stopping him; he was starting to find his flirts amusing and also getting comfortable with it, so why stop him if he made him smile every once in a while?
Sebastian lowered himself beside his son, gritting his teeth and looking away from Zeno and Nicholas.
"I'll be right back with the BBQ and ice cream," Nicholas patted Ken's head before walking to the food truck.
Zeno thought he was going to be in an awkward silence with Sebastian until Nicholas returned. However, Ken suddenly bounced in excitement and pointed at someone in the crowd.
"Camilla!" Ken called.
Sebastian and Zeno instinctively turned their head in the direction Ken was pointing, they'd have missed the person Ken was calling to if they hadn't seen two guys waving back at Ken and decided to look down between them, and that's when they saw a little girl in a bright pink gown and two pigtails, about Ken's age waving a little too excitedly at Ken.
"Come meet my Daddy, Camilla!" Ken waved his friend over.
They watched as the two tall guys led Camilla toward their table.
"Hi, Kenneth, are these your papas? You have two papas like me too?" Camilla asked pointing from Zeno to Sebastian.
"Oh, I'm sorry, Mr. Orion, I'm Dave, and this is my husband, August. Our daughter is just a little more verbal than usual," Dave introduced.
Zeno was anxiously tapping his foot beneath the table, why was he suddenly in this situation?
What was Camilla asking? It was impossible.
Sebastian was about to respond when Ken decided it was the best time for him to speak too.
"But Daddy, Dave, and August care so much for Camilla, just like you and Zeno care for me. Does it mean Zeno can become my second Daddy?" Ken asked innocently.
Zeno forgot how to breathe for a long time, and it seemed as if Sebastian was left speechless too.
He felt Sebastian's eyes watching him carefully as if he was waiting for him to answer Ken's question.
August suddenly laughed, "That's something for them to decide, Kenneth; it's adult talk, not meant for kids," He patted Ken's head.
Zeno sighed in relief when he saw Ken nodding and relaxing in his chair.
"Don't worry, Kenneth, you'll have two dads just like me, and we'll be like siblings," Camilla hugged Ken's arm, smiling cutely at him.
'These kids were surely out for me,' Zeno gritted his teeth.
Sebastian remained quiet, not taking his eyes off Zeno for once. He was making it harder for Zeno to act normal.
"It's alright, you guys will come through, we also took time before deciding to get married," Dave smiled as he informed.
"Who's marrying who?" Nicholas returned with the BBQ and ice cream for Ken.
"Ice cream!" Ken excitedly stretched his hand to Nicholas and took the ice cream from him.
"No one, just Ken meeting his classmate," Zeno replied, smiling at Nicholas, who was placing the BBQ on the table.
"Oh, then they can join us so Ken doesn't feel bored with us adults, right, Sebastian?" Nicholas asked.
Sebastian finally looked away from Zeno and nodded slowly, "Sure." He replied.
Dave smiled and drew out a chair for August, then for Camilla, and then he went ahead to sit beside his husband.
"Want some ice cream?" Ken asked Camilla, already giving his ice cream to her.
"Yes," Camilla took the ice cream from Ken, and before anyone could say anything, she was already licking it.
August chuckled, "Kids...that's how they are." He looked at Dave and placed a hand on his lap, smiling.
"Hi, I'm Nicholas, and I must say that you guys look so beautiful together," Nicholas commented with a friendly smile.
"Thanks, Nicholas, it's all about marrying the right person," Dave responded, making August's ears turn red.
Zeno wouldn't have minded the discussion if Sebastian wasn't there, but he was, and he found it very difficult to keep calm as they talked about same-sex marriage. He knew Sebastian was against it, and they had already misinterpreted them as a couple.
The kids were busy in their own world, talking about what nobody knew about and Zeno so wished he could join in that discussion at that moment.
"Well, I'm hoping the right person sees me as his right person, too," Nicholas turned his face to Zeno, smirking at him.
'Can the ground just open already and take me out of here?' Zeno internally pleaded.
"I'll go get the water," Zeno suddenly announced and gently from the chair.
"Can I get another ice cream?" Ken asked when he saw Zeno leaving the table.
"Sure," Zeno nodded, glad he had another thing to keep him away longer.
Sebastian slowly looked away from Zeno when he heard August clear his throat.
"Honey, I think we must have misunderstood, no wonder poor guy looked so uncomfortable," August giggled softly.
"Yeah, I see it now," Dave smiled.
Nicholas was lost about what they were talking about, so he asked, "Did I miss something?"
Dave shook his head, "Not really; we had just thought that Zeno and Mr. Orion were an item, but seeing the way you looked at him, Man, I knew you were down, rolling and all," Dave joked.
Nicholas paused for a second, turned to Sebastian, then laughed.
He laughed so hard and even August giggled beside him.
He shook his head. "No, that's totally wrong. My friend over here is straighter than a measure rule. Zeno's his bodyguard, we're just out to take the kid out," Nicholas explained.
Sebastian had his fists balled on his lap, he felt angry.
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