They park into a spot.
She smiles so wide and looks at him.
"You" she laughs and they enter
"Now it is after hours so we have to make this quick" Zain says. "can you keep up?" He says ball in hand "can you?" Sarang says as she shoots into the mini goal. She makes it without looking. He looks astounded as he matches the energy and attempts the same move. He makes it. The timer starts and they play. It is getting to a tie but she moves her hand in his path. he does the same yhey exchange looks and laughs as the last ten seconds come to a end she takes a shot and misses."what? I should've made that" she laughs it off. Zain puts his finger on her chin and lifts her head. He caresses her cheek. "It is just a game. I know what we can do but first, if I make this can I have one more night with you?" She nods. He smiles and does a three point shot making the new high score. He kisses her on the cheek. Sarang smiles she bites her lip in thought she looks into his eyes "how about that one?" She points to the driving game. "Ready" She says with a smile. They both play and she drifts. swerving from lane to lane and he is trying to keep up. He keeps up the pace then she his the turbo button. He loses sight but that isn't stopping him. She is so close to the finish line and she makes it. He comes close in second. Beating him by one second. "Wow I am impressed." Zain says. "Now we can teach each other" Sarang responds. "I have an idea, up for a drive? Zain asks. "I am up for anything with you we have all night." She replies. "Let's go then." He escorts her to car and opens the door for her. Then the car door. He hesitates when he revs the car then he says "ready?" She nods. Then he speeds off. Zooming past lights and swerving through through traffic "no car is holding up this perfect night" he thinks to himself. They park and she lights up in her eyes she is so happy. They walk into the cold building there are basketballs on a rack and a man playing by himself. He approaches and Zain shakes his hand. They talk for a couple minutes then he says "enjoy your night you two" then he walks off. Zain smiles at Sarang. He dribbles the ball moving like a professional bouncing the ball behind him as she grabs for the ball. Then in front as they both laugh. She takes off her jacket he says "oh, okay you play?" "Here and there" "guess we have to find out" Sarang says. She bounces the bal after he passes it. She dribbles all the way to the hoop and makes it. He looks surprised then she passes the ball to him. He takes a shot "Let's play". They play a game with passing the ball after every shot made. She misses a shot as she is at an angle. she walks back he comes closer and grabs her waist then he flicks his wrist to show her how to do the move then they are hand in hand as they shoot together. She smiles at him and he at her his eyes mirror hers as they stare into each others eyes. looking up and down from eyes to lips. He leans in still holding his hand in hers other hand on her waist. Closer they are and now they are nose to nose they smile as he looks up then back at her. He leans closer then let's go of her hand and pulls her closer then takes a shot without looking. He kisses her so pasionately. One peck turns into two, into three. They laugh and he let's her go holding her hand still. "This is better than the arcade" he says elated. Flashback to the time she kissed him on the cheek after the arcade car game then she does the same when he caressed her cheek he left a peck as he cheered her on for effort. They play some more she isn't missing any shots now and neither is he. He is amazed. She makes a shot from the far center then he yells "so you let me win huh?" She smiles and checks the ball back to him "i want to try something else with you." Sarang says. " Let's drive." They both get in the car and he drives to a local food truck next to a park. They get out and he pays for the meal. They sit at a bench and talk some more about the games. For what felt like hours they talked about likes and dislikes, past and present. But the night was coming to an end he gets sad, Sarang reassures him they will see him again. "I am still thinking about that kiss" Zain says. "Me too." Sarang says as she kisses him once more. Then he kisses her back the passion intensified with every kiss. He stops himself and caresses her cheek. nose to nose again "I think I love you" Zain says "Let me say the same like this" she sighs and says " 처아해요." "Let us stay at this pace. This is good." He nods. As they sit and admire the night sky. He says "I have to get you home it is getting late." She nods. They both get in the car. Then he hesitates and says "you drive?" She responds "Me? I would love to." She gets into the driver's side. She revs the engine and he smiles. They speed off he is holding on like it is a rollercoaster as she swerves from lane to lane yet she stops at every red light she doesn't at a yellow one. He screams "Sarang slow down" she laughs and lows the speed they are cruising and finally she asks "where to?" "Airport but first this address." She nods and drives there. They walk in and he shows her around. After they sit on the couch and talk some more "wine?" He asks. "The redder the better" she says with a smile. She smiles and says "coming up" he smiles and says as brings the glasses "That is my favorite color. Even wine." They smile as he pours both glasses. As they sip talking about her, he wants to know more. She says "My story is not how you expect. Please don't take everything at face value. A book and a picture are two different things" she explains her story as much as she can recall. He holds her hand in reassurance. They cry. Laugh. And even after he drives her to the airport they talk more. On the plane she drifts to sleep resting on his shoulder. he kisses her forehead. They land and he wake her looking confused "how did we get here so soon"Sarang says wiping her eyes. "it is morning. Let me walk you." Zain says. They get to the door. "Promise? I will see you tomorrow night." Sarang says. "Any night from now on you are the highlight of every night for me. I will see you tomorrow. I, I really like you Sarang. Zain says. " I like you too." Sarang says she kisses him on the cheek at then he puts his finger on her chin and lifts her head then kisses her. They kiss for a few minutes before she hears an alarm. She turns it off quickly then says "tomorrow" he says "tonight and forever." "Promise?" Sarang asks "Maybe" he laughs and says " if you want I promise" they both smile and she walks in the house. He smiles once more at her door then walks away still smiling.