𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐲

39 : Arcade date

— N o o r ' s P O V 𖤐

" I can't believe we are doing this! " I giggled out.

Addin let out a low chuckle, and gently placed the grey cloth bucket hat on my head and fixed my front rebellious locks with his fingers tips of both the hands. I was gazing at him, while grinning stupidly.

I was dressed in a causal grey and white checks baggy shirt paired with black pants. I have gathered my hair into loose low ponytail, allowing few strands to flow with the wind.

As soon as ayezah left, Addin was back from office and as he told me he will take me on a nice date, I was expecting anything but a arcade date.

The man is full of surprises sometimes!

[Arcade : An arcade is like a wonderland of games and fun! It's a place filled with all sorts of exciting video games, pinball machines, and other fun games. You can challenge your friends, partners or anyone with you to a game of air hockey, try your luck at winning prizes in claw machines, or test your skills in classic arcade games like Pac-Man or Street Fighter.]

He told me to forget all the worry for one day and have fun to the fullest. We were going to one of the mall's arcade.

Addin was dressed in a plain white t-shirt and stylish dark blue pants. He also donned a dark blue cap on his head, giving him absolutely boyish look.

As I looked at him, memories flooded back from 4 years ago.

He looked like the Addin who once I used to date.

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I was standing near the claw machine and Addin was standing beside me.

As I was focused intently on the claw machine, my heart filled with determination to win that adorable little panda. Just as I was about to make my move, a warm embrace enveloped me from behind. Startled, I turned to see him, his arms gently wrapped around me and his hands on mine on the claw machine controller.

Addin nuzzled his face in neck and husked out a 'want me to help you ?'

I playfully elbowed him in the stomach muttering a 'no thanks, I'm way too good at this!' he let out groan of mock pain and a playful chuckle, making me giggle as well.

With a surge of triumph, I finally managed to grasp the little, adorable panda from the claw machine. Overwhelmed with winning happiness, I couldn't contain my excitement as
I pulled the panda close, hugging it tightly to my chest, squealing with pure joy.

Addin gave me a proud look chuckling. He raised his one palm up and I connected my palm with his clapping in hi-five.

We were now playing the arcade basketball. He effortlessly tossed the balls after balls into the basket, showcasing his impressive skills. And I was not even able to toss one ball into the basket properly.

Frustrated by my own lacking skills in basketball, I decided to playfully annoy Addin.

I started slapping his arm, trying to disrupt his game. He grunted out a 'what the fuck are you doing?' but I payed no heed to his words and kept disturbing him. He then held my both the wrists with one of his massive palms and started playing with the other hand.

I wriggle and shrieked out to let go, and now he didn't pay any heed to my words.

To take it up a notch, I stood infront of him, blocking his view and preventing him from playing. My back facing his front. But a surprising scream tore out of my throat, when he wrapped his arms around my stomach, lifting me off the floor and twirled me around making me giggle uncontrollably.