Oh! Uh... I didn't expect to see you like this.
the boy looked at Ethan, then he kept putting his headphones back on
clears throat So, uh, what are you listening to?
One for all-DBZ~ he says before turning his volume up
smiles nervously Ah, DBZ soundtrack, huh? That's pretty cool. Um, do you mind if I take a listen?
Sure thing, dude. he says before motioning to the headphones
gratefully takes the headphones and listens to the music Wow, this is amazing! I haven't heard this track before. Thanks for sharing!
the boy nodded his head in approval
You know, I've always loved how music can bring people together. It's like a universal language that can evoke emotions and create connections.
Yeah… music is pretty cool when you get to know it.
pauses for a moment, then musters up the courage Hey, um, since we're both here and there's no one else around... would you maybe want to hang out?
Yeah, like, we could go grab a coffee or maybe watch a movie together. Whatever you're interested in, really.
Sure, why not? I could use a break from studying.
smiles excitedly Great! How about we meet up tomorrow at that new coffee shop downtown? They have really good reviews, and it'll be a nice change of scenery. What do you think?
Sounds like a plan. I'm down for trying new things. See you tomorrow then.
nods eagerly Awesome! I'll meet you there at 2 PM sharp. Can't wait to spend some quality time with you.
the next day came and y’all met up
arrives at the coffee shop and spots TrackerFunk sitting at a table near the window Hey there! Sorry I'm late, traffic was a nightmare.
shrugs nonchalantly No worries, took you long enough. But hey, you made it, that's what counts. So, what's your poison today, Ethan?
sits down across from TrackerFunk Well, I've heard great things about their cappuccino, so I'll go with that.
smirks Going for the classic choice, huh? Can't go wrong with a good cappuccino. I'll have one too, then. Bartender! Two cappuccinos, please.
leans in closer, lowering his voice So, I've been practicing some card tricks lately. Would you like to see one?
Card tricks? Hell yeah, show me what you got, Ethan.
grabs a deck of cards from his bag and starts shuffling them skillfully Alright, here we go. Watch closely now.
Alright, I'm watching. Let's see what you've got, magician.
performs a series of intricate card tricks, keeping eye contact with TrackerFunk Okay, pick a card, any card.
looks at the cards, picking one at random Alright, let's see where this goes.
takes the chosen card and places it back into the deck Now, watch as I make your card disappear. Abracadabra!