City of Love [Zaintsee]

Chapter 8

Dedicated to hellowineblue

The next day they met in the same park, they jogged together and decided to take a break. They sat on a bench, both were parched and needed water. Unlike yesterday, the drinking water fountain was crowded and it's not their first preference to drink through it.

"I really need to carry water with me from tomorrow, I always say that and somehow end up forgetting" Saint said while panting.

"Okay wait right here, I will get you water" Zee said and immediately walked away even before he could stop him as both were tired.

Zee returned with only one bottle of water and handed it to Saint and said "sorry, I didn't bring my wallet or phone, I just had 50 cents in my pocket I could get only one bottle" his was panting heavily, sweat dripping down his body and making his T-shirt stick to his body revealing his toned abs.

Saint gulped, his throat was dry and Zee making him hot and sweat more wasn't helping at this moment, Saint for a moment looked longingly at Zee's torso and then he collected himself before Zee could suspect anything and said "you need it more, you drink first and then give it to me"

Zee obliged and drank and then gave it to Saint. Saint drank out of the same bottle and was internally jumping as he had this childish revelation that he had an indirect kiss with his crush.

"So..."Zee Started "Are we going shopping today?"

"Today?" Saint did a very good job at trying to cover his blush by harshly rubbing his face to wipe his sweat.

"Yes today... You told me you will give your answer today" Zee replied

"But, I thought since we actually met and caught up yesterday we did not have to do that anymore" Saint stated

"But I really want to go shopping with you" Zee was slightly disappointed as he was getting the hint on him being turned down. It was his first time asking someone out, usually girls loved to go shopping but he wasn't sure what Saint wanted and he felt like a rookie who knew nothing about dating even though he had quite an experience.

"I don't really think shopping is my thing, I get bored and sleepy easily everytime I go with my mom" Saint said

"Okay let's just say, I really want clothes for myself and I need your help with choosing" Zee tried so hard to persuade Saint, but the other was not getting the slightest hint that he is being asked out on a date.

"I don't think we have the same style"

"It's okay... Just help me choose"

"Huh... Okay can we go tomorrow, I think I need to mentally prepare myself when you ask me to choose shoes which cost like 8,000 euros."

"Is that why you don't want to go?"

"Well let's just say I spend very conservatively and it kinda makes me sick when people are way too materialistic than necessary... Er... No offense"

"None taken," Zee was already used to Saint's straightforwardness and that was becoming another reason to fall deeply in love with Saint. "Okay tell me where do you usually shop, take me there"

"I shop online, it's convenient"

"Is there like any store you think I can get some stuff where you will be comfortable"

"Hmm... If I think about it... Can we go to the flea market?" Saint was suddenly excited

"The flea market?" Zee asked in a judgy tone but actually he was curious about it as he has never visited a flea market before.

"Yes... I think it will be fun there, we can bargain, we can window shop and roam around, I really don't think you will get anything of your style... But we can look around... And I mean only if you want too" Saint had no idea that Zee was making an effort to impress him and he was not even aware that the other was making a move on him, he just assumed that Zee was being nice to him and expected him to be a tour guide, but Saint really hated shopping and he made that clear without even realising that he is turning down Zee.

Zee saw bubbly and happy Saint became all of a sudden at the thought of going to this place which Zee never heard or thought about going, but he was willing to oblige because of Saint. All he wanted was to spend time with Saint, he realised that his normal moves won't work on Saint as he was completely different and he had to start from scratch.