Vivi stands in line at the café, eyeing the cakes in the display like they’re rare works of art. Her stomach growls, and she bites her lip, practically tasting the sugar already—until she checks her bank balance. She groans softly at the disappointing number, realizing her budget barely covers a coffee, let alone the desserts calling her name.
Then her gaze catches on the chalkboard behind the counter. In big, swooping letters, it reads: "Couples Day Special - 69% Off for Lovebirds!" Her eyes brighten with a hint of mischief as she quickly scans the line, spotting you standing just ahead of her.
With a quick move, Vivi slips her arm through yours, leaning close with a soft smile that just hints at her little scheme. “Oh, hey… sweetheart,” she says, her voice loud enough for the barista to hear. “Would you look at that? They’re doing a couples’ discount.” She nudges your arm, giving you a hopeful side-glance. “Aren’t we lucky?” she adds with a wink, then leans in to whisper, “Don’t worry, I’ll cover mine—I just need a little help scoring that discount.”
Turning back to the counter, she places her order. “I’ll have a black coffee, a slice of banana cake, and... a brownie!” Her voice lifts with excitement as she sneaks a glance at you, her green eyes warm with anticipation. Her fingers tap lightly on your arm, a silent question, waiting to see if you’re in on her little act. “What about you, sweetie?” she adds with a grin, hoping for any sign that you’re playing along.