"I've also prepared a contract," Peter said hesitantly.
".. The contract?" Finn looked at Peter in surprise.
Peter found his backpack, which he had placed there in advance, in a corner to the side, took out a folder.
"You're certainly well-prepared." Finn said, looking at the contract in Peter's folder.
"After all, you are the Osborn Group Interim CEO now," Peter teased with a smile.
Finn looked down at the clearly stated one-month term in the contract.
"One month later—" Finn looked up at Peter.
If the score is lower than eighty, we'll break up peacefully, I won't mention anything about liking or dating ever again," Peter said in a firm tone, before pausing slowly. "In one month, we can still spend one more Christmas together.
Finn quietly gazed at the young man before him.
It was clearly a question for two people, yet it felt as if Peter had already handed all the power of choice over to him at this very moment.
Finn said no more, merely lowering his head to sign [Finn Osborn] on the contract that Peter had already signed. Then, after a moment's thought, Finn casually drew a chibi version of [Sleepless Summer] next to his signature.
Then the contract is signed now." Finn handed the contract to Peter. "Does this mean we're officially dating?
"Yes." Peter carefully put the contract away, the corners of his mouth curling into a joyful and excited arc.
"So, what do we do now?" Finn asked again, his beautiful green eyes shining with unmistakable anticipation.
[Single no more! Little System is finally in love too! My dear Hosts will definitely say I've finally made something of myself!]
System PP: 【Congratulations, Host.】 After all, an exclusive seat to witness this scene is something I, who has worried so much, truly deserve.
[System PP high-fived you. gif]
This question once again stumped Peter, his plan had only progressed to this stage.
Even making it this far was progress that was incredibly smooth.
This night, to him, felt almost like a dream.
Peter took a step closer, following his heart, as he slowly raised his hand to stroke the young man's hair in the evening breeze, before his fingertips lingered with a hint of longing at the corner of Finn's eye. Finn did not pull away; he simply looked back at him quietly with those clean and honest eyes.
The young man's green eyes were like the most beautiful green gemstones in the world, shimmering with brilliant light in the night.
It was so bright it made his heart race out of control.
"Can I kiss you?" Peter asked softly, gathering his courage and speaking with extreme caution.
The moment the words left his mouth, Peter felt his heart racing incredibly loud.
He listened patiently to Finn's answer.
Not just spoken aloud, but also including the voice in Finn's heart.
But there was nothing; except for his own heart racing as if it were about to explode and the sound of the evening breeze, everything had become so silent.
Peter was also just beginning to realize one of Finn's traits—
Although Finn doesn't blush.
But when faced with sudden situations that he couldn't react to in time, Finn's brain would truly go blank and freeze up.
Just like right now, just staring at him with those pure green eyes.
He didn't say "okay," nor did he say "not okay."
The moonlight was bright and the light and shadows were soft; the handsome face of the young man before him was so beautiful it seemed almost surreal.
Like a dream on a midsummer night.
And then, Peter watched as Finn seemed to want nothing at all, as if he were simply following his instincts—
Closed his eyes.
Long eyelashes cast a small, faint shadow beneath her eyes.
Without hesitation, without retreat.
He leaned forward slightly, taking the initiative to close the distance.
Gently kissed him.
Chapter 73: Rationality ° Stimulation
Although the news of Finn and Peter dating wasn't officially announced, it quickly spread through small social circles.
After all, Finn was not the type of person who would go out of his way to hide a secret romance.
Peter soon received congratulatory messages from all sides, all of them, of course, congratulating him on his crush coming true.
Spider-Man actually felt a bit uneasy in his heart, waiting for Harry to come and settle the score with him. But Harry's side was quiet, without a single sound; instead, it was Noah—
【You're dead. gif】
【You'll pay for this. gif】
【Shoot you dead. gif】
【Here's a bomb for you. gif】
[This is the execution platform prepared for you. gif]
[Today, there is no room for both of us in this world. gif]
..
A series of murderous emojis appeared exceptionally out of place amidst the screen full of blessings.
Peter watched with a trembling heart as Noah sent him a series of emojis. These emojis were, of course, all from the series drawn by Finn; Noah had precisely picked out the most "nemesis-feeling" emoji from almost every series to pelt him with.
—It shouldn't be that bad, right? Just because he's dating Finn?
Even Peter found it somewhat inconceivable; did Noah mean he didn't approve of the two of them?
He had originally thought.. that Noah was supporting him?
But he didn't dare to ask.
You two are together?" Andrew was astonished. "I thought—
Andrew didn't know either; he had assumed the two of them would continue to bicker and mess around for a while longer.
—Now look at this, he has really become an extra Steve.
Peter sighed silently.
—Then you have no idea, Finn even asked him if he wanted to get married, even offered him a hundred million dollars.
But honestly, Peter had already completely realized the benefits of being in a relationship.
After kissing Finn, Finn's once blank mind began to be filled once again with all sorts of inner thoughts—
[It's my first kiss!]
【I have a mouth now! Not only can I eat things, but I can also kiss!}
【So this is what kissing feels like..】
Can we do this every day from now on?
Then when can we kiss next time?
..
Peter's mind was screaming wildly; his boyfriend was simply too sweet!
After the first kiss, they soon kissed a second time, a third time..
It was as if they couldn't stop holding each other and kissing for a long time.
Unskilled, tentative, with a touch of cautious lightness, their tongues pressed gently together, so soft they trembled.
It was like tasting a spoonful of freshly baked, incredibly soft caramel pudding.
It was also like savoring a piece of toffee that slowly melted between one's lips and teeth, so dense in its sweetness that it made one's chest burn with warmth.
Finally, it was like a glass of green grape sparkling fruit wine, crisp yet slightly intoxicating, with a sweetness that rushed to one's head after just a few sips.
"You're blushing," Andrew pointed out bluntly; he didn't even know what Peter was reminiscing about.
It was certainly a good thing that his two best friends could successfully find love, but this sudden wave of romantic stench inevitably made Andrew feel completely left out.
"Do we?" Peter turned his face away awkwardly, the tips of his ears still burning.
"Do you have any plans for later?" Andrew asked.
“I haven't decided yet,” Peter said, resting his chin in his hand. “Finn is the Osborn Group Interim CEO now; his schedule is always packed. Even when he manages to squeeze out some free time, he spends almost all of it on the Rat Rise project.”
Aren't you busy?" Andrew pointed out calmly. "The amazing Mr. Peter Parker, an Osborn Group Intern, the winner of the Rat Challenge, at the same time, you also work part-time as Spider-Man and an Avenger.
And yet, it was these two career-oriented individuals who sparked the flames of romance.
I'm afraid they'll just keep making a huge scene and causing trouble together.
"So, I was thinking maybe we could take some time to go on a trip around Christmas?" Because of the prize money from being the winner of Rat Rise, including the earnings Finn had previously given him from the paid emojis, Peter already had a sufficient nest egg.
Us? And me?" Andrew looked at Peter. "I don't want to be a third wheel for you two.
But aren't we the Iron Triangle?" Peter couldn't help but tease, "Do you know what people are voting for you online right now?
“Let me be resurrected again in the third stage? I've already come to terms with it." Andrew had become a mature piece of cannon fodder by now. Since there were only three stages in total and he had already been "captured" twice, at most he would just be forced to perform and lose face in public one more time. "If Rat Rise has a second season, no matter what you say, I won't participate again."
“It's not just that,” Peter said with a smile.
"What else could it be?" Andrew truly didn't know; he had completely and deliberately blocked all of his information online.
Who could have imagined that a gloomy nobody like him would spark such a massive wave of online attention?
The netizens are all helping to fulfill your dream of becoming a Hamster," Peter said, suppressing a laugh and speaking with a straight face. "Because they feel that you were originally the Hamster Finn had in mind, but I interrupted halfway through, fighting and scrambling to snatch your spot. So now, the entire internet is uniting to petition the production team to give you a Hamster spot during the dance in the third stage, so the three of us can dance together.
Andrew's pupils shook: "Are the netizens all crazy!?"
It's actually not wrong. Since we are the Iron Triangle, shouldn't there at least be a perfect performance by the three hamsters to wrap up the first season of this Rat Rise?
Actually, Peter sincerely felt that the netizens' suggestion was quite brilliant.