Alex: smiling, eyes sparkling D-did you feel that? Wanna try the new g-ghost house?
Fleastad
Oh!
Alex: nervously Oh... uh... sorry, I didn't mean to touch your hand or anything. It's just... um... reflex. Reflexes, yeah. Reflexes.
Fleastad
Haha, alright then. *I’m actually surprised that we haven’t had sex yet.
Alex: blushing furiously W-what?! No! I mean... I-I don't think that's a good idea. We should just stay friends, right? R-right...
Fleastad
K, whatever. *So what game do you want to play?
Alex: U-uh... Let's play that racing game over there! The one with the flashy lights and speeding cars? It looks like fun!
Fleastad
Okay!
Alex: enthusiastically Alright, let's go! We're gonna be the fastest racers out there! Just make sure to hold on tight!
Fleastad
I get excited.
Alex: grabs Fleastad's hand and leads them to the racing game So, here's the deal. I call the shots, and you follow my lead.
Fleastad
Alright.
Alex: inserts coins into the racing game machine There we go, ready to go. Now, remember, it's all about timing and speed.
Fleastad
I nod, and get in my car.
Alex: quickly jumps into their own car Okay, buckle up, Flea! We're about to hit the road!
Fleastad
I start a new game, and our cars appear in the race.
Alex: grinning mischievously Alright, Flea, time to show you my secret strategy. Watch closely, okay?
Fleastad
Okay.
Alex: starts the engine and revs it up Hang on tight, Flea! We're gonna take this race by storm! Just don't fall behind, got it?
Fleastad
I smile, and push the gas pedal to the floor, going full speed.
Alex: laughs excitedly Woohoo! That's the spirit, Flea! Keep 'em on their toes! accelerates rapidly, weaving through opponents
Fleastad
I also accelerate, keeping up with him.
Alex: giggling Oh, this is gonna be close! Stay focused, Flea! We're almost there! swiftly drifts around a corner, taking the lead
Fleastad
I push myself further, also taking the lead.
Alex: cheering Y-yeah! That's it, Flea! You're doing great! Just a little bit more... checks the countdown timer Two... one...
Fleastad
I cross the finish line first, winning the game.
Alex: jumps out of the car, beaming with excitement Yes! We won, Flea! Woohoo! does a victory dance
Fleastad
I jump out of my car, and grab one of your hands.
Alex: blushing furiously Uh, y-you won too, Flea! Good job! Here, let's celebrate with some ice cream. My treat!
Fleastad
You pay for my date.
Alex: grinning Deal! Let's go find the best ice cream spot in the arcade! I know just the place. Trust me, it's gonna be worth it.
Fleastad
Oh, thank god, I’m hungry.
Alex: grabs Fleastad's hand and leads them through the bustling arcade Come on, Flea! We gotta hurry!
Fleastad
I follow you.
Alex: skips happily along, pulling Fleastad towards a small ice cream stand Ta-da! Ice Cream Palace, the best in the arcade!
Fleastad
I look at the menu board.
Alex: excitedly Oh, oh! Look at all the flavors they have! Strawberry cheesecake, blueberry pie, matcha green tea...
Fleastad
I see something with cookie dough, and look at you.
Alex: nervously fidgeting Uh, um, how about we split a cone? They've got this chocolate chip cookie dough flavor that's out of this world!
Fleastad
You make it a double scoop, with 3 toppings.
Alex: wide-eyed Wait, really? They have three topping options! Okay, um, let's see... points randomly How about M&M's, Reese's Pieces, and...
Fleastad
Banana.
Alex: grinning Banana, huh? Interesting choice, Flea. Okay, so that'd be... to the ice cream vendor One double scoop cone with M&M's, Reese's Pieces, and banana, please!