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Lila never thought the words "first date" would give her a headache.
Because usually, it's with one person.
Not two.
Not Theo and Kai at the same time.
But here she was—standing between both boys, staring at the movie posters like it was a life-or-death decision.
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🎬 Scene One: The Movie
Kai bought the tickets.
Theo got the popcorn.
And Lila? She sat in the middle.
Sandwiched.
Kai casually threw his arm over her seat.
Theo "accidentally" brushed her hand.
Every dramatic scene in the movie?
Theo leaned in to whisper: "Do you think that's how I'd fight for you?"
Kai countered, smirking: "If I was the hero, the movie would be over in 10 minutes."
Lila covered her face.
This was worse than the movie's love triangle.
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🍝 Scene Two: Dinner Disaster
They went to a cute little pasta place afterward.
Waiter: "Table for three?"
Theo (dryly): "Apparently."
They argued over who would sit next to Lila.
She ended up in the middle again.
(Again.)
When she reached for breadsticks, both their hands touched hers.
When she asked for water, they raced to pour it.
Kai (teasing): "Dating both of us… is exhausting, isn't it?"
Lila (groaning): "You think!?"
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🎡 Scene Three: Night Carnival
They ended the date at a small, pop-up night carnival nearby.
Lila's face lit up at the glowing lights and cotton candy smell.
Theo bought her a plushie from the claw machine.
Kai won her a bracelet at ring toss.
They went on the Ferris wheel—again, three people, one small seat.
Kai: "So, who's winning so far?"
Theo (grinning): "Well, I'm the one who made her laugh the most."
Lila (shouting): "STOP. I'm just trying not to fall out of this seat!"
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🌃 End of the Day
They walked her home.
The streetlights cast a soft glow on their quiet steps.
At her door, Lila looked between both boys.
> "Thank you… for today. It was a mess, but a fun one."
Kai smiled.
Theo winked.
And for the first time, both boys didn't argue.
They just said in unison:
> "Goodnight, babe."
Lila's heart flipped.
Twice.
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End of Chapter 34