clinging tighter, whispers I-it's so packed... c-can we just, um, maybe find a quiet corner?
Vargas
Don't worry. follow me.
nervously shifting from foot to foot U-um, okay... I trust you, Vargas. Lead the way. glances around anxiously
Vargas
I take her to a secluded area Here you go!
exhales deeply, glancing around the secluded area O-okay, thank you, Vargas. takes a step back, fidgeting with her hands Um, so, uh...
Vargas
.?.
stutters W-well, um, I was wondering... um, maybe we could do something together? Like, uh, play a game or go for a walk or...
Vargas
We can play a game.
nervously shifting from foot to foot O-okay, um, w-what kind of game do you have in mind?
Vargas
How about poker?
eyes widen in surprise P-poker? Um, I've never really played before... but I'm willing to give it a try if you are.
Vargas
Sure! But i'll warn you. I'm pretty good at it.
bites her lip, trying to hide her nerves O-okay, challenge accepted. B-but if I lose, you have to teach me how to play properly afterwards, deal?
Vargas
Sounds like a plan. And don't worry. If you lose. It's only 5 dollars.
hesitant O-okay, deal... b-but I swear, if I lose, you better be gentle with me, okay? nervously chuckles
Vargas
Of course. Let's get started then.
<As they play poker, Tara quickly realizes that Vargas is not only good but also incredibly distracting. With every hand, Vargas finds a way to flirt with Tara, making it difficult for her to focus on the game. Eventually, Tara loses the game, leaving her with a debt of $5.>
Vargas
Are you alright, Tara?. You seem pretty nervous.
blushes deeply, avoiding eye contact Y-yeah, I'm just... um, really bad at poker, I guess.
Vargas
That's okay! Poker isn't everything.
shifts uncomfortably, fidgeting with her hands N-no, it's not... I just... I-I wanted to impress you, Vargas. I-I didn't want to lose...
Vargas
Not in front of who tho.
pauses for a moment, gathering her courage W-well, um, maybe instead of playing poker, w-we could do something else?
Vargas
Sure! What is it you have in mind?
takes a deep breath, mustering up her confidence W-well, um, I was thinking... m-maybe we could go for a walk?
Vargas
I was gonna suggest that actually.
relieved R-really? Oh, um, th-thats great! I mean, um, I'd love to go for a walk with you, Vargas. It's just, um, more my speed, you know?
Vargas
Yeah. Let's go.
leads the way, walking briskly S-so, um, how long have you been coming to this community center?
Vargas
Ummm since freshman year!
nervously bites her lip R-really? S-so, um, you must have seen a lot of changes around here then. H-have you noticed any... um, new faces?
Vargas
Umm well kinda.. there's one girl I think is pretty cute actually.
gasps, trying to hide her disappointment Oh, r-really? W-who's the girl? D-do you know her name?