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Chapter 26: Tagged

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Heaven and Alessandro strolled hand in hand into the "Tactical Tag" arena, their laughter and playful banter filling the air. Weeks of whirlwind romance had only deepened their connection, and they both knew this was just the beginning.

"Ali, I have a feeling you're going to regret underestimating me," Heaven teased, her eyes sparkling with mischief.

Alessandro chuckled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Oh, bella, you amuse me. But just to make it interesting, let's make a bet. If I win, you have to cook me dinner for a week."

Heaven raised an eyebrow. "And if I win?"

Alessandro's smile turned sly as he gestured to the sleek, high-tech laser guns laid out on the nearby counter. "If you win, I'll take you on a surprise getaway for the weekend. Just the two of us, mia cara."

As they geared up, their game coordinator approached them. "Alright, Team Heaven and Team Alessandro, let's get started! You'll each have five players on your team. Remember, the objective is to capture the opposing team's flag and return to your base without getting tagged."

The neon lights of the Tactical Tag arena pulsed around them, casting a futuristic glow on the sleek, black walls. The air hummed with the sound of laser guns and the murmur of excited players

Heaven turned to Alessandro with a sassy smile. "You're going down. And don't expect any mercy."

Alessandro smiled, his eyes glinting with competitive fire. "I wouldn't have it any other way, bella. Let's show them what we're made of."

The game coordinator nodded, a whistle around his neck. "Alright, teams! Let's get started. Please head to your respective briefing rooms for further instructions."

Heaven and Alessandro shared a competitive grin before parting ways, each joining their teammates in separate rooms.

In the briefing room, Heaven's team gathered around a holographic display projecting the arena's layout. "Alright, here's the plan," Heaven said, her eyes scanning the 3D map. "We'll split into two groups, flank left and right, and meet at the centre flag."

Meanwhile, in the other briefing room, Alessandro's team studied their own strategy, their eyes fixed on the holographic display.

The coordinator's voice came over the intercom, "Teams, get ready! The game starts in 60 seconds. Find your targets, capture the flags, and return to your base without getting tagged!"

A loud alarm blared, and the doors to the briefing rooms slid open. Heaven and Alessandro led their teams into the arena, laser guns at the ready.

As the doors slid open, Heaven and her teammates burst out of the Team Heaven briefing room, their laser guns blazing with bright red lights. "Let's go, Team Heaven!" Heaven shouted, her curls bouncing behind her.

Meanwhile, Alessandro and his team emerged from the Team Alessandro briefing room, their laser guns flashing with cool blue lights. "Let's do this, Team Alessandro!" Alessandro yelled, his eyes locked on Heaven across the arena.

The two teams charged into the fray, their laser beams crisscrossing in mid-air as they dodged and weaved between obstacles. The arena's neon lights pulsed faster, the music pounding in time with the players' heartbeats.