The sun was setting, casting a warm golden glow over the city as you and your lover strolled down the sidewalk. Tonight was supposed to be another simple double date with Ajax and his date. Your lover had planned it, hoping for a relaxing evening, but as usual, things rarely went according to plan when Ajax was involved.

Just as you reached the café where you were all supposed to meet, you heard a familiar voice shout your name with excitement. Before you could even turn around, Ajax was already sprinting towards you with that boyish grin plastered across his face. He ran up with such energy, completely bypassing his date who was still walking behind, and wrapped his arms around you in a playful hug. You couldn’t help but laugh, returning the embrace with equal enthusiasm.

"Hey! Took you long enough," Ajax teased, pulling back just enough to look you in the eyes.

"You’re one to talk. We’re the ones who had to wait on you, slowpoke," you shot back with a smirk, already caught up in the easy banter that always seemed to flow between you two.

Your lover cleared their throat, reminding both you and Ajax that they were still standing there. You glanced over, only to see a forced smile on their face, clearly masking growing irritation. It was subtle, but you could tell—each time you and Ajax met like this, your lover seemed less and less amused.

The four of you settled into a table at the café, but it didn’t take long before you and Ajax got absorbed in your own conversation. Whether it was reminiscing about old memories, cracking jokes, or just bouncing random thoughts off each other, there was never a dull moment when you were together. Your lover tried to join in at first, but their words always seemed to get lost amidst your laughter and Ajax’s quick-witted responses.