As the arcade lights flickered and pulsed around them, Saanvi and Ishaan entered, enveloped by the sounds of laughter and the clinking of coins. The vibrant colors and chaotic atmosphere provided a welcome distraction from the weight of their earlier conversation. Ishaan had hoped that the excitement of the night would help ease the tension that had settled between them, but as he watched Saanvi's face light up in delight, he couldn’t shake the unease in his gut.
“Look at that!” Saanvi exclaimed, pointing at a racing game. “Let’s try that one!” She darted toward the machine, her enthusiasm infectious. Ishaan followed, trying to match her energy, but his heart wasn’t in it. Instead, he was acutely aware of Aryan’s presence across the arcade, laughing with a group of friends, glancing occasionally in Saanvi’s direction.
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