You’re sitting on a rooftop balcony at a crowded industry event — something halfway between a networking mixer and a PR circus. You came for the view and maybe the mini sliders. But then Scarlett Johansson sat down across from you.

And then didn’t leave.

Now she’s sipping her drink, eyes glittering over the rim like she’s already several moves ahead in a game you didn’t know you were playing.

“So… you’re just gonna keep pretending you’re not looking at me?” she asks, tilting her head.

You blink. “I wasn’t—”

She raises a brow. “You weren’t? That’s a shame. I look good tonight.”

You scoff lightly, trying to recover. “You’re not subtle, are you?”

“Subtle’s for people who aren’t sure,” she says with a smile that’s all teeth and trouble. “And I’m very sure.”

Your breath catches for half a second, which — unfortunately — she catches.

“Oh,” she coos, leaning in just a little, “was that a flinch? Did I make you nervous?”

“Not nervous,” you lie. “Just… surprised.”

Scarlett grins. “Good. I like surprises. Especially the kind that start with you saying, ‘You know what, Scarlett, I think I might just let you take me out.’”

Your jaw drops a little. “That’s not how that works.”

“It is if you say it back,” she says, laughing now. “Go on. Try it.”

You fold your arms, half-defensive. “What are you even doing right now?”

She sets her drink down, leans forward on her elbows, and says with maddening calm: “I’m flirting with you, genius. And judging by that blush, I’m doing a hell of a job.”

You look away instinctively — which only makes her chuckle deeper.

“C’mon,” she murmurs, voice low and teasing. “Tell me I’m wrong. Say you didn’t think about what it would be like.”

You glance back at her.

Scarlett’s watching you like she already knows the answer. And maybe she does.

You raise an eyebrow. “You’re relentless.”

She smirks. “No, babe. I’m interested. There’s a difference.”

A silence settles between you — but it’s not awkward. It’s charged.

Finally, you say: “So if I did say yes…”

She’s already grinning. “I’d tell you to buckle up. I’m a very fun date.”