Kai led Zen to the park with excitement bubbling in his chest. The rain had ceased just in time, leaving the atmosphere refreshingly crisp. Zen found herself captivated by the scene that unfolded before her. The park sprawled out expansively, manicured lawns stretching as far as the eye could see. But what stood in the middle of it all outshined anything else: a wisteria tree in full bloom.
The wisteria tree was a real stunner, with lavender clusters of flowers hanging like grape bunches from its vines. Under it, the ground was carpeted with a soft layer of fallen petals, creating a natural lavender carpet. Zen turned her attention to the sprawling landscape around them; the park was alive with activity, with children running and playing, families enjoying picnics, and couples taking leisurely strolls. In the distance, a serene lake sparkled, its waters reflecting the vivid blue sky. It was a picture-perfect setting, and Zen couldn’t have envisioned a more enchanting place.
Kai turned to Zen, his eyes sparkling with anticipation. “I thought you might like this place. It’s one of my favorites,” he confessed.
Zen nodded enthusiastically. “It’s beautiful, Kai. Thank you for bringing me here.”
As Zen stood in awe, Kai couldn’t resist capturing the moment. He delved into his backpack and retrieved his phone, secretly taking a snapshot. “Hey, Zen,” he proposed with a grin, “how about some photos under this tree?”
Zen’s eyes lit up, but her excitement was gone the next second. “Sounds great, but I’m not exactly photogenic. My pictures usually turn out like I just woke up from a nap.”
“Nah, Zen, you’re gorgeous. I’ll prove it. Want to use your phone for some shots?”
Zen hesitated, “Well, my phone’s camera is kinda meh. Mind if we use yours?”
Kai nodded with a bright smile and opened his phone’s camera. He took a couple of shots of Zen standing under the wisteria tree. She posed and smiled awkwardly in between shots, but he still made sure she felt like a superstar through it all.
Amid the laughter, Zen offered, “Alright, your turn, Kai. Strike a pose!”
Kai readily obliged, and Zen took over as the photographer, ensuring to capture his best angles and playful expressions. Soon enough, they began taking numerous selfies together until they were satisfied.
Once they finished, Zen playfully snatched Kai’s phone and scrolled through the pictures. Her finger landed on one particular shot that caught her attention—a candid photo of herself, deeply absorbed as she gazed up at the wisteria tree.
She turned to Kai with a quizzical expression. “Hey, Kai, when did you take this one? I didn’t even notice.”
Kai glanced over and blushed slightly. “Oh, that one? “I couldn’t resist, Zen. You looked so genuinely captivated by the tree, and I just had to capture that moment.”
Zen smiled in appreciation. “Wow, I didn’t even notice you taking it. It’s kind of nice, actually.”
“You look wonderful in it. Please, don’t delete it.” He clasped his hands together and pouted, giving his best puppy-dog eyes.
Zen chuckled and ruffled his hair playfully. “Okay, I’ll keep it. Let’s see what other pics we’ve got.” She swiped further, pausing occasionally when she saw the ones of herself, scrutinizing them with a critical eye, all the while Kai stared at her with love-struck eyes. “I look so bad in some of them,” Zen said. “Not talking about your photography skills, Kai, it’s the model,” she added with a touch of sarcasm.
“Zen, come on, you look amazing in all of them!” Kai defended. But Zen was determined. She deleted the photos she deemed unflattering, despite his protests.
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