Addicted to Him! ***completed***

picnic date

Despite Eshika's meddling, Tanya and Samrath manage to find their way back to each other. One afternoon, as Tanya sat under a large oak tree in the school courtyard, her phone buzzed with a text from Samrath.

**Samrath**: Hey, meet me by the bleachers after school? Got something to show you.

Tanya felt a flutter of excitement in her chest. She quickly replied with a simple "Sure!" and spent the rest of the afternoon in anticipation.

As the final bell rang, Tanya hurried to the bleachers. She found Samrath waiting for her, a shy smile on his face. He held something behind his back, his eyes sparkling with mischief.

"Hey, you made it," he greeted her.

"Of course," Tanya replied, her curiosity piqued. "What did you want to show me?"

Samrath pulled a small, colorful box from behind his back. "I remembered you said you liked art," he explained, handing her the box. "So, I got us some supplies to do a little painting together. Thought it could be fun."

Tanya's eyes widened in delight. "Samrath, this is so sweet! I'd love to."

They found a quiet spot on the bleachers and began setting up their impromptu art session. The late afternoon sun cast a warm glow over them as they dipped their brushes into the vibrant colors, laughing and chatting as they painted.

At one point, Tanya accidentally flicked a drop of blue paint onto Samrath's cheek. "Oops!" she giggled, reaching out to wipe it off. But Samrath grabbed her hand playfully.

"Oh no, you don't," he teased, dipping his brush into some red paint and gently swiping it across her nose.

"Hey!" Tanya laughed, her heart racing as their eyes locked. For a moment, everything else faded away. They were just two teenagers, lost in the simplicity of a shared moment.

Later, as they admired their messy, colorful canvases, Samrath turned to Tanya, his expression more serious. "Tanya, I really like spending time with you. I know things have been a bit crazy with everything going on, but... I just want you to know that."

Tanya felt a warmth spread through her chest. "I like spending time with you too, Samrath. A lot."

Their eyes met again, and this time, the moment lingered. Slowly, almost tentatively, Samrath leaned in closer. Tanya's heart pounded in her ears as she closed the distance, their lips meeting in a soft, gentle kiss.

When they finally pulled away, Tanya's cheeks were flushed, and she couldn't help but smile. "That was... nice."

Samrath grinned, looking equally flustered. "Yeah, it was."

The next few days were a whirlwind of stolen moments and secret smiles. They'd meet in the library, where they'd pretend to study but mostly ended up talking in hushed whispers. They'd walk home together, their hands brushing against each other until one of them finally worked up the courage to intertwine their fingers.

One evening, Samrath texted Tanya with a new plan.

**Samrath**: Meet me at the park by your house? Around 7?

Tanya agreed, her excitement barely contained. She arrived at the park just as the sun was setting, painting the sky in hues of pink and orange. She spotted Samrath near the swing set, holding a small picnic basket.

"I thought we could have a little picnic," he said, a bit shyly. "Just us."

Tanya's heart melted at the thoughtful gesture. "That sounds perfect."

They spread out a blanket on the grass and shared a simple but delicious meal. As they ate, they talked about their dreams, their fears, and everything in between. Samrath played a song on his phone, and they lay back, staring up at the stars as the night sky enveloped them.

"Do you ever think about the future?" Tanya asked softly, her head resting on Samrath's shoulder.

"Sometimes," Samrath replied, his voice gentle. "But right now, I'm just happy to be here with you."

Tanya turned her head to look at him, her eyes shining with emotion. "Me too."

As the night grew darker and the stars grew brighter, Tanya and Samrath knew that whatever challenges lay ahead, they had these precious moments to hold onto. And for now, that was enough.