Adrian’s POVDaphne’s eyes traced the polished, vacant lanes of the bowling alley, the neon lights reflecting in her pupils. "It’s empty," she said, her gaze finally drifting back to mine.I let out a short, dry laugh. "You really didn’t expect to find a crowd here, did you?" I kept my tone light, half-amused by her surprise."Right. I forgot. You’re famous," she replied. She said it with such a casual shrug that a genuine smile tugged at my lips."Here, take this." I hefted a marbled ball toward her.She hesitated, her fingers lingering on the cool surface. "Hmmm, Adrian? I’m really not good at this.""I don't buy that for a second," I countered immediately, leaning against the ball return. "You’re just being modest. I bet you're a secret pro.""Fine, have it your way," she sighed, taking the weight from my hands. I stepped back to watch. Her stance was shaky, her shoulders too tense. She wound up and released, but the ball lumbered down the lane with a heavy thud, eventually trickli
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