while i agree that flirting while dating in a no no, context would have to be a big factor if we're to call it cheating. if we include the rest of the conversation prior it seems like angel is sizing him up, which makes sense when you remember that angel compares himself to his ex a few times in the story. not to mention HE'S DRUNK... filters fly when the liquor hits, and it's no surprise that angel is a flirty drunk.
mind you, JOSH HIMSELF wasn't terribly disrespected by the flirting, as he knew it was out of jealousy. he gets angry about how it may look to others, but then seems to realize he's ALSO just jealous because he doesn't want people to know how charming his partner is. not once was he angry because he thinks angel is cheating / wanting to cheat. they communicate and move on, which leads to them getting engaged.
so... yeah. to call it cheating in this context IS a leap, whether you believe it or not.. :)
???? What lmfao you do realize he wasn't being serious? He was sizing up "competition" he had to surpass and obviously by the fact he mentioned Josh playing the piano for him and stuff he's rubbing it in that horrible ex's face that he's seen sides of Josh he hasn't and that they're VERY happy, happier than he ever was with him lol he was trying to throw off that ex fiancee dude
Nahh. Let's stop delluding ourselves hahahahahaha. If this story is closer to reality than other BLs, one would have never told anyone they're cute unless there's a motive. Just.... just.... Imagine, you yourself, WOULD YOU DO THAT WHEN UR DATING???
When they went to the room, when the bottom asked, "you were worried about that?" --- The reputation, instead of getting Jealous? Like really, your reputation instead of just.. normally getting jealous?
To me, it looks like his act was on purpose. It looks like the bottom did that to make him jealous or to tempt the ex to humiliate him or something, because he knows he's hot. And the reason why he did that is because he is jealous of the ex himself, or intimidated--HAHAHAHHA.
In reality, I'm pretty sure this is also what we do, like it's stupid. But we do it because of pride or jealousy.

The bottom really goes and flirts with the Tops ex and the next chapter they get married?? That’s complete bullshit. Idgaf how much I love someone, the second they cheat on me IN FRONT OF ME, they’d be gone.