be my bae(ar'mon and trey love story)

falling in love pt1

(Asia and Kayla are browsing through the store, chatting and laughing as they pick up a few things. Kayla is focused on a snack aisle, while Asia rounds a corner quickly, not paying full attention, and accidentally bumps into someone.)

Trey: "Oh, my bad. You alright?" (He steadies her with a gentle hand on her arm.)

Asia: (Smiling and stepping back) "Yeah, it's cool. No worries."

Trey: "I'm Trey, by the way." (He flashes a friendly smile, his eyes lingering a little longer on her face.)

Asia: "Asia."

Trey: (Grinning) "Asia, huh? That's a cute name. You're pretty cute too." (He leans in slightly, confidence in his tone.) "Can I get your number?"

Asia: (A bit caught off guard but intrigued by his smooth approach) "Sure." (She pulls out her phone and they exchange numbers.)

Trey: "Cool. I'll hit you up later." (He smiles as he pockets his phone and gives her a nod before walking off.)

Author POV

 Kayla wanders off, looking for her favorite snack. She's walking down an aisle when she notices someone coming toward her, focused on the shelves.)

(As she reaches for a bag of chips, so does Ar'mon, their hands brushing against each other.)

Kayla: (Laughs softly and pulls her hand back.) "Oops, looks like we both have good taste."

Ar'mon: (Grins, turning to face her.) "You know it. Can't go wrong with these." (He holds up the chips, then gives her a once-over, noticing her friendly smile and confident vibe.) "I'm Ar'mon, by the way."

Kayla: (Smiling back) "Kayla."

Ar'mon: "Nice to meet you, Kayla. You come here often or just felt like bumping into me today?" (He gives her a playful smirk.)

Kayla: (Laughs, enjoying his sense of humor.) "Well, today was just about snacks, but I guess I got a bonus." (She winks, not backing down from the flirtation.) "You always this smooth?"

Ar'mon: (Chuckles and shrugs.) "Only when I meet someone worth being smooth for."

Kayla: (Raises an eyebrow, clearly entertained by his confidence.) "Oh, so I'm worth the effort, huh?"

Ar'mon: "Definitely." (He leans against the shelf casually, his tone relaxed but with an undeniable charm.) "What about you? You always bump into guys in grocery stores, or is this just my lucky day?"

Kayla: (Laughs, shaking her head.) "Nah, this is rare. You might actually be the first guy I've met over a bag of chips." (She grabs the chips and tosses them in her basket.) "You shopping with someone, or you here solo?"

Ar'mon: "I'm with my brother, Trey, but he seems a little busy over there." (He nods in the direction of Trey and Asia, who are deep in conversation.) "What about you? You rollin' solo?"

Kayla: "I'm with my girl, Asia." (She glances over to see Asia laughing with Trey.) "Looks like our friends are hitting it off."

Ar'mon: (Smirking) "Looks like it." (He takes a step closer to her, lowering his voice a bit.) "Maybe we should let them do their thing and keep chatting ourselves."

Kayla: (Not missing a beat, she grins.) "Oh, so now you wanna distract me from shopping?"

Ar'mon: "Only if you let me."

Kayla: (Pausing for a second, then smiling.) "Alright, Ar'mon, you can hang with me while I finish up. But if I miss any good snacks, I'm blaming you."

Ar'mon: (Laughs and follows her down the aisle.) "Deal. But I'll make it up to you later."

(After leaving the store, Asia and Kayla are sitting in the car, laughing and replaying the day's events. They both have their shopping bags in the back seat, but the real excitement is from the two guys they just met. The vibe is lighthearted, but there's a sense of something new in the air.)

Asia: (Looking at her phone, where she's saved Trey's number.) "So... that was kinda crazy, right?"

Kayla: (Leaning back in the passenger seat, grinning widely) "Girl, crazy doesn't even cover it. I mean, what are the odds? We go to grab snacks and end up meeting two fine-ass dudes like that."

Asia: (Laughs, shaking her head in disbelief.) "Right? Trey came outta nowhere, asking for my number like he's been doing it his whole life. And I'm sitting there, like, 'Wait, what just happened?'"

Kayla: "Oh, he was smooth though, don't lie. You were feelin' him!" (She nudges Asia playfully.) "You know you were."

Asia: (Blushing slightly but trying to play it cool.) "I mean... yeah, he was cute. And bold. I kinda liked that." (She smiles to herself, thinking about how confident Trey was.) "What about Ar'mon? He was totally into you. I could tell by the way he was looking at you in that aisle."

Kayla: (Grinning even wider now) "Girl, Ar'mon had me laughing the whole time. He's got this energy, you know? Like he's laid-back but still knows how to turn on the charm. And you saw how he didn't let me get away with that snack banter."

Asia: "Yeah, I saw that! Y'all had some chemistry for real." (She turns to Kayla, serious for a moment.) "You think it could turn into something?"

Kayla: (Pauses, biting her lip thoughtfully.) "Honestly? I don't know. I mean, I don't usually vibe with someone that quick, but with him, it felt natural. Like we just clicked. And he's fine as hell, so... there's that." (She giggles, shrugging.) "But I'm not rushing it, you know? Just seein' where it goes."

Asia: "Yeah, same here. Trey seems cool, but I'm not tryna jump into anything. Just goin' with the flow." (She checks her phone as if expecting a text from Trey, then laughs at herself for being eager.) "But if he does text me... I won't be mad."

Kayla: (Nods in agreement, pulling out her phone to see if Ar'mon hit her up yet.) "Exactly. Ain't no harm in a little fun, right? We deserve to be spoiled, anyway."

Asia: (Smirking) "Facts. If they're serious, they better step up."

Kayla: "Period. No half-steppin' allowed." (She raises her hand for a high-five, which Asia gladly returns.)

(The two sit in comfortable silence for a moment, the excitement of meeting Trey and Ar'mon still buzzing between them. There's a newness to it all, the kind that leaves them both wondering where things could go.)

Asia: (Breaking the silence, smiling softly) "You know, I have a good feeling about this. It's been a minute since I've met someone who actually makes me wanna know more."

Kayla: (Nods in agreement.) "Same. And if nothing else, we got a good story to tell."

Asia: "Definitely." (She starts the car, ready to head home, but there's an undeniable spark of excitement between them.) "Let's just see where this takes us."

Kayla: "Wherever it goes, I'm ready." (She grins, glancing out the window, already thinking about the next time she'll see Ar'mon.)