After his sharp comment about Rio, he heard his clear voice not particulary content with what Chilli remarked - and Chilli could bet what vulgar gesture Rio directed to Chilli at that moment. However, Chilli's eyes was glued on Nicoli as though he was only warped up with everything surround them. Which of course, was not really the case. He knew well what happened at his close surrounding by the corner of his eyes - some sort of an aptitude it seemed.
Anyways, concentrating on the here and now, Chilli had his fun with figuring Nicoli's reaction out after his little act. And honestly, it was beyond entertaining. His expression shifted from surprised to uneasy, to confused and unhappy, to reluctant also defensive. It was quite a rapid change of bumfuzzled facial expressions which was quite farraginous to observe but very very interesting. It was intersting how he referred to Julian as his 'husband'. Chilli heard rumours but hearing it from the person directly concerned was quite a difference after all.
There was a frown before Nicoli continued, sort of gave Chilli the permission to get closer to Julian. How Nicoli expressed himself was honestly cute though - like a mother who tried to protect her baby even though it had grown up to be an adult. That is, not until he considered the meanings behind him avoiding his gaze and awkward sentences afterwards. It was nothing that was set in stone, of course, but Chilli had a hunch. A hunch he'd like to be verified.
A knock on the door was something he registered, but paid not much attention to. Only after Kali's voice was heard, Chilli turned to see the oldest standing there, looking almost newborn. He had enough with pouting at the corner, Chilli supposed. He seemed now confident and relaxed, just how Chilli knew him from the press. How interesting. Most interesting however, was what he said before he disappeared downstairs. "I won't tell Jewel's, Neko."
That made Chilli turn back his entire attention to Nicoli, observing him as though he just caught his lover cheating on him. His eyes was practically screaming: 'What did he mean by that?' as he searched for Nicoli's gaze. "I let you know I am indeed serious." His voice seemed almost threatening. "And I won't lose to you!" He continued his eyes dangerously emmit a competitive spirit. "Unlike yourself, I am very loyal. I'll never hurt my partner. Ever." Whether Chilli believed something more than friends was going on between Nicoli and Julian? Not really, he doubted it very much. Though he'd really like to see some development; clearly, it seemed that there was a need for him to get things moving. At least that was Chilli's 'noble' reason to continue with his act. Being the third wheel was suppose to be something good and spreads happiness, was it not?
"Hey! Julian wanted me to tell people that lunch is being served outside on the patio so lets goooo~"
Oreo's voice was now heard, but Chilli's eyes was still glued on Nicoli - before he let go and put distance between them. His eyes now purposefully not seeing him. "Wait a sec, Oreo, I gotta search for Harley." The very second after he passed Nicoli as though ignoring him and called for Sometimes Monsters' Lead Singer. "Harley? You coming? Lunch is ready!" Chilli started to search for him and as he eventually found him, he dragged him with hasty movements to the corridor and immediately went downstairs. "Sorry," Chilli then said after they arrived downstairs, letting go of Harley's hand. Harley was the last person he wants to be hated by. "Guess I was too obsessed back then. Anyway, let's go to the patio?" He then said putting all explanations aside. He honestly did not want to tell Harley about his little mischief.