“Eric, look!”

You point out to Eric. The machine whirs and lights up as the plushie gets dropped into the prize chute while you cheer and clap excitedly. A huge, prideful grin plastered across your face and joyful giggles from your mouth.

Eric watches his best friend quietly, his lips curling into an adoring smile as his heart warms with your enthusiasm of arcade games.

His smile falters as he stood behind you, quietly muttering his epiphany to himself.

“Sh*t, I think I’m in love…”