Chapter 384 - A GAZE WITH SUSPICION

IT was already nearing five in the afternoon. Shen Ji Yun couldn't believe how fast time passed by. He and Luo Yan visited almost every place in Tropical Land. Truthfully, if he could slow down time, he would have already done so. He just wanted to stay with Luo Yan a bit longer. 

After leaving Wild Land, they continued on to Adventure Land. They rode the underwater coaster, which was not as scary as the mystery coaster. It felt more like they were riding on a cart that was touring underwater. Which was really beautiful, by the way. It was because of the underwater scene. It almost felt like they were under the beautiful ocean.

They also went to the pirate boat ride. It was like an RPG ride where players could role-play as pirates. Looting ships while avoiding being captured by the navies. That one was actually quite fun. Because the setting was just like that one popular pirate-film franchise. It was just a bit awkward since he had to act like a pirate while still in a rabbit mascot suit. Luo Yan had a lot of laugh because of that.

And now, they were at Space Land. The last of the five areas in Tropical Land that they hadn't visited yet. They were standing at the water fountain plaza while looking at the several fountains. The water they released made different animal shapes. It also produced all kinds of colors. 

Right now, they were making the shape of two swans, putting their heads together. Two head then made up a heart shape which slowly turned to color red.

"How pretty! It's like the fountain knows that we're in a date!" said excitedly by a female voice on the side. 

"You're right, baby," said another male voice.

Shen Ji Yun turned his head towards the direction of the two voice and saw a couple hugging each other affectionately while looking at the fountain. He looked around and saw that the two were not the only couple on the fountain plaza. There was one on the left that were holding hands. There was one near the fountains – the guy had his arms over the girl's shoulders. There was even one on the right sitting on a bench and kissing! 

He quickly took back his gaze and felt a slight indignation. How could they kiss in front of so many people? Not only that pair but also the couples on the plaza. Their displaying affection too much. Did they not think of what other single people like him would think?

At ordinary times, he probably wouldn't feel much and would probably just ignore these people. But he was with Luo Yan right now. Even if that was the case, unlike the other couples here, he couldn't just pull Luo Yan into his arms and hug him. Much less give him a k-kiss. 

Shen Ji Yun let out a depressed sigh. He knew it. He was simply being envious. Because he couldn't freely do the things these couples were doing. How shameful. To think that there would come a time that he would be envious of people being happily in love. 

He secretly peaked at Luo Yan. The other was eating ice cream. That pink tongue licked the macha flavored ice cream. Shen Ji Yun felt like his whole body was suddenly ablaze seeing that. His brain filling with those yellow materials. He shook his head sharply after realizing what he had just been thinking. Trying his best to erase all those thoughts from his brain. 

What the heck was he thinking? Why was he being such a beast again? Luo Yan was still a minor. No matter how much he felt for him, it's still wrong of him to think about him this way. 

He took a deep breathe and calmed his mind. He needed to have more self-control. His decision to confess once Luo Yan at least turned 18 solidified even more. Not that he was absolutely certain that Luo Yan would accept his feelings. He just wanted to do things right. After all, he probably wouldn't fall in love like this again. So, it's just right to do things the proper way. That would also show his respect and sincerity not only to Luo Yan but also his family. 

With that decision in his mind, his rabbit paw clenched tightly.

This happened to be seen by Luo Yan. He raised one of his brows. He wondered what this guy was thinking again.

"Brother Ji Yun," he called. "I need to log out soon. Should we ride the Ferris wheel next?"

He asked that because he knew that the reason why Shen Ji Yun picked this Space Land as their last destination was because he wanted them to ride the Ferris wheel at the very end.

Shen Ji Yun's thought were cut off when he heard Luo Yan's question. He turned to him. "Ahm, is it alright if we just return here before nine in the evening? We can log out now and just return later."

Because if they rode the Ferris wheel now, then they wouldn't see the fireworks display. That would be such a waste. And it would certainly lessen the romantic atmosphere.

"Well, I don't mind. But then, we have to buy tickets again," Luo Yan said his concerns.

"It's okay. The VIP tickets I bought could last for a day. That meant that it's alright for us to log out here. Once we log back in, we would appear here automatically."

That's the main reason why Shen Ji Yun bought VIP tickets in the first place. Because he knew that Luo Yan needed to log out once evening came. This way, they could ride the Ferris wheel in time for the fireworks display.

[Wow. This guy really came prepared.] – Luo Yan thought.

He wondered if they would be any difference riding the Ferris wheel now versus riding it later. But at the end, he still said, "Okay. So, let's just meet 30 minutes before nine at this exact same spot. What do you think?"

"Okay," Shen Ji Yun quickly answered.

The two of them said their goodbyes and logged out. 

Luo Yan took off his VR helmet and put it on the bedside table. He got up from the bed and stretched his body. Feelings thirsty, he then walked out of the room and went straight to the kitchen. He was about to take a glass of water when his gaze collided with someone's.

Luo Jin who was now looking at him full of suspicion.