The Moon Shines when the Sun Isn't Around

Part 13

**Scene: Outside the School**

**King:** "So, you ready for the weekend?" 
**Oreo:** "Definitely! Got a list of games I want to play." 
**King:** "I might have to join you for some of those." 
**Oreo:** "You better! I need someone to carry me through them." 

*They walk side by side, their conversation flowing easily as they step off the school grounds. King steals glances at Oreo, feeling a comfortable warmth settle in his chest.*

**Oreo:** "What's up with you? You seem a little quieter today." 
**King:** "Nah, just thinking about how to beat you in that game we were talking about." 
*Oreo rolls her eyes, nudging him playfully with her shoulder.* 

**Oreo:** "You wish! I've been practicing." 
**King:** "Practicing? How long do you think I've been waiting for you to say that?" 
**Oreo:** "As long as it takes for you to lose." 

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*They reach Oreo's front door, and she pauses, turning to face King with a bright smile.* 

**Oreo:** "Thanks for walking me home! You're the best!" 
*King feels a small blush creeping up his cheeks.* 

**King:** "Yeah, no problem. It's what friends do, right?" 
**Oreo:** "Right! But seriously, it's always more fun with you." 
*She opens the door and steps inside.* 

**Oreo (texting):** "Just got in! Took you long enough. I already showered, changed clothes, ate, and got on the game." 

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*King pulls out his phone as he walks home, his fingers flying over the screen as he responds.* 

**King (texting back):** " Well, I'm still on my way home." 

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*Once he arrives home, he drops his backpack on the floor and flops onto his bed. He checks his phone again and smiles at Oreo's texts.* 
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**King (thinking):** _She's so quick to get everything done. I guess I better catch up._ 
*He jumps up and heads to the bathroom, running a quick shower. The warm water helps him unwind, and he thinks about how much he enjoys these little interactions with Oreo.* 

**King (thinking):** _I hope she doesn't think I'm slow or something. I just like taking my time._ 

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*After finishing his shower and changing into comfortable clothes, he heads back to his room and grabs his controller. He hops onto Xbox and sees Oreo is already online.* 

**King:** "Hey! I'm finally here!" 
**Oreo:** "Took you long enough! I thought I'd have to wait forever!" 
**King:** "Well, some of us like to take our time getting ready." 
**Oreo:** "Pffft, excuses! Let's get started already!" 

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*They log into the game, and King feels a rush of excitement. The competitive atmosphere fills the air as they start to play.* 

**King:** "You ready to lose?" 
**Oreo:** "Not a chance! I've been practicing. You're going down!" 

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*They dive into their game, laughing and trash-talking each other as they play.* 

**Oreo:** "Did you see that? I totally outsmarted you!" 
**King:** "That was pure luck! You won't get that lucky again!" 
*Oreo laughs, her voice filling the headset, and King feels a grin spread across his face.* 

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*Hours pass as they get lost in the game, their conversations flowing seamlessly between strategies and playful banter.* 

**Oreo:** "I can't believe you fell for that trap. You must be losing your touch!" 
**King:** "Hey! I was just trying to see if you could pull it off!" 

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*As the game wraps up, they both decide to switch to a video call, propping their phones up on their pillows as they lie back on their beds.* 

**Oreo:** "Alright, let's see who the real champion is!" 
**King:** "You're looking at him." 
*Oreo rolls her eyes dramatically, and they both laugh.*

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**Oreo:** "You know, I still can't believe how competitive you get." 
**King:** "It's all in good fun! Besides, you bring it out of me." 
**Oreo:** "Oh really? So, I'm the reason you lose your cool?" 
**King:** "Exactly! You're a bad influence!" 

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*They continue talking, the playful teasing flowing easily as they unwind together. Oreo notices how King seems at ease, and it brings a warmth to her heart.* 

**Oreo (thinking):** _I really enjoy these moments. I hope we can keep this going._ 

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*As they settle in for more chatting, Oreo begins to feel her eyelids grow heavy. She tries to fight it, but the cozy atmosphere makes it hard to stay awake.* 

**Oreo:** "You still there?" 
**King:** "Yeah, I'm here. Just chilling." 

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*Oreo fights to keep her eyes open, but her head starts to droop slightly. King notices and smiles, unable to suppress a chuckle.* 

**King:** "Oreo, are you falling asleep?" 
*No response. He leans closer to the camera, and his heart swells at how peaceful she looks, her face relaxed and a small smile on her lips.* 

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**King (thinking):** _She looks so comfortable. I'm glad she feels safe with me._ 
*He watches her for a moment longer, feeling a warmth spread through him, realizing just how much he cares for her. Soon enough, he feels his own eyelids getting heavy.* 

**King:** "Alright, I guess I'll have to let you sleep then." 

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*With that, both of them drift off into peaceful slumber, their hearts connected through their friendship, oblivious to the world around them.* 

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*Time passes as they each find comfort in the presence of the other, the soft sounds of their breathing filling the space between them. The connection they share continues to grow, strong and unwavering.