Undeterred, Barlow continued his playful banter.
âIf you donât love me, then why did you let me win?â
Karina shot back, âWhat exactly are you bragging about?â
Barlow raised an eyebrow, puzzled.
âAm I bragging?â
Karina snorted.
âAbsolutely!â
As he watched the playful exchange, Kyson slapped the sofa, interrupting with a tease.
âHey, you two, cut it out, will you? You two are flirting with each other.â
Karina gave him a sideways glance, âKyson, youâll be nineteen by New Yearâs.
Maybe itâs time you found a girlfriend!â
Barlow chimed in with a smirk, âKyson, got a girlfriend yet?â
Kysonâs gaze flickered away, and he mumbled, âIâm still too young.â
Barlow surveyed him from head to toe, pausing noticeably at his lower body.
âI wouldnât say that!â
Karina slapped Barlow lightly and scolded, âWhat are you implying? Stop teasing him!â
Barlow feigned innocence.
âDid I tease him? Weâre just talking Like men here!â
âReally? Come on, you are implying something else.â
She looked disgusted and tried to shove him away, but Barlow only laughed and pulled her closer.
âCan you cut me some slack in front of others?â he murmured.
âNo,â Karina replied firmly.
âIf you keep this up, I might just kiss you.â
Karinaâs cheeks flushed a deep crimson as she swiftly changed the subject.
âBarlow, youâre becoming more shameless by the minute!â
Seeing the two dive back into their flirtatious banter, Kyson voiced his protest.
âYou promised to play games with me.
Are we still going to play or what?â
Barlow nodded.
âSure, weâll play.
How about the two of you team up again?â
Kyson shot a glance at Karina.
âNo way! Iâll take you both on by myself!â
âDo you think Karina is a burden?â Barlow teased, raising an eyebrow.
Kyson caught the stern look on Karinaâs face and hurriedly clarified, âKarina, I didnât mean it like that!â
Karina gave him a frosty smile and playfully twisted Barlowâs ear.
âSo, you think Iâm a burden?â