Ava's eyes met Ryan's across the crowded arcade. The air pulsed with electronic beats as they engaged in a fierce game of air hockey. With each goal, their competitive sparks ignited a fiery attraction. As the final buzzer sounded, Ryan turned to Ava and smiled, "Rematch?" For Ryan, it was a date. He did not believe in going to fancy places. He believed in spending genuine time doing what people normally do. Sharing this time with Ava was something valuable for him. He didn't have to pretend anything. He called it a date because he was himself and so was Ava in that moment. Their connection got stronger as they got to know each other better.
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