The Spark Ignites
[Scene: The following day, Xiao Tian and Li Wei bump into each other in the campus library. Li Wei is sitting by the window, focused on his laptop. Xiao Tian notices him from afar and walks over.]
Xiao Tian
Well, well, look who’s studying.
Mind if I join you?
[Li Wei glances up, smirking slightly]
Li Wei
Sure, if you can stay quiet for more than five minutes.
Xiao Tian
I’m capable of that… occasionally.
[Xiao Tian sits down beside Li Wei, setting his books down]
Xiao Tian
What are you working on?
Li Wei
Just some coursework. Nothing too exciting.
[Li Wei pauses, looking at Xiao Tian]
Li Wei
You’re not stalking me, are you?
Xiao Tian
Stalking?
I prefer to call it fate. We keep running into each other—don’t you think the universe is trying to tell us something?
[Li Wei raises an eyebrow]
Li Wei
The universe? You’re more dramatic than I thought.
[Xiao Tian leans in slightly, teasing]
Xiao Tian
Only when I’m around you.
Li Wei
Oh?
And why’s that?
[Xiao Tian shrugs lightly]
Xiao Tian
Maybe because I feel like we’re supposed to be friends. Or maybe more.
[Xiao Tian pauses, feeling the tension rise]
[Li Wei looks away, a small smile playing on his lips]
Li Wei
You’re persistent, I’ll give you that.
Xiao Tian
Hey, I’m just being honest. I think we get along pretty well, don’t you?
Li Wei
You’re not wrong.
But you barely know me.
Xiao Tian
Then maybe we should fix that.
[Xiao Tian leans back, crossing his arms]
Xiao Tian
What do you say? Dinner tonight? No campus food, I promise.
[Li Wei looks thoughtful for a moment]
Xiao Tian
I like to call it determination.
Li Wei
Alright.
Dinner it is. But don’t think you can win me over that easily.
Xiao Tian
We’ll see about that.
[Scene shifts to later that evening at a small restaurant in town. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the two of them sit across from each other, soft lighting casting a warm glow.]
Xiao Tian
So, now that we’re officially off campus, no more library rules.
Tell me something interesting about yourself.
Li Wei
Interesting?
I don’t know if I’m that exciting.
Xiao Tian
Come on, everyone’s got something.
You’re an electrical engineering student—that’s got to come with some cool hobbies or hidden talents, right?
Li Wei
Hidden talents?
Not unless you count fixing random gadgets around the house.
Xiao Tian
That’s something!
Alright, I’ll go first.
I… am a great cook.
[Li Wei raises an eyebrow]
Li Wei
I’ll believe that when I taste it.
Xiao Tian
Challenge accepted. Next time, I’m cooking for you.
Li Wei
Next time, huh?
You’re already planning a second dinner?
Xiao Tian
Obviously.
You didn’t think this was going to be a one-time thing, did you?
Li Wei
I’ll admit, you’re better company than I expected.
[Xiao Tian leans in a bit closer, his tone softening]
Xiao Tian
I like spending time with you, Li Wei.
There’s just… something about you.
[As the evening progresses, the conversation shifts from playful banter to something more personal. The chemistry between them is undeniable, though neither of them is ready to fully acknowledge it yet. There's a growing tension, an unspoken understanding that this connection runs deeper than just friendship.]
[Scene ends with them walking back towards campus, the night air cool around them. Xiao Tian glances at Li Wei, their steps falling in sync.]
Xiao Tian
So, did I pass the test? Am I decent company?
Li Wei
You did alright.
But the cooking challenge is still on. We’ll see how you do then.
[Xiao Tian laughs softly]
Xiao Tian
I’ll blow your mind. Just wait.
Li Wei
I look forward to it.
Comments
Pennylu
I agree, Li wei 😊
2024-09-28
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