Is this destiny?

~ Huston, AMC Theater ~

Haru planned for this movie-event perfectly. He did an extensive research of how people behave in the movie theaters, what all features are available as well as snacks and drinks; he read multiple blogs on taking your date for a movie and… he is ready.

Sarah got them an exact information which movie, at what showtime and at what seat Tiffany will be seated.

It was not a difficult thing because AMC theaters allow for online booking of tickets and if something is online, Sarah can get it.

Based on the information from Sarah, Haru booked two movie tickets in advance. He selected two adjacent seats, four rows behind Tiffany (a little to the right). They can see her, and it's not glaringly obvious.

There are two exits from the screening room and the lens with Eve-vision will inform them on Tiffany's location.

They confirmed two bodyguards who are outside in the lounging area and one which is seated in the row behind Tiffany.

But, none of those things matter. Until the movie is done, it's just Haru and Nala.

On their way in, Haru got the largest popcorn basket, candies and drinks.

This is the first time in a movie theater for both of them.

They were pleasantly surprised that the seats are wide, comfortable, and they come in pairs. What the 'paired seats' mean? Between two seats the armrest can be removed. It's a handy feature where you can almost make a two-seater sofa out of two adjacent seats. And also, it can be convenient for couples in the dark. Right? Haru thinks so.

The lights half-dimmed and commercials started. Haru and Nala got comfortable in their pre-assigned leather seats which provide just the right amount of sink-in feeling and they realized that the seats… recline. Oh, so it's not just a two-seater sofa, but at the push of a button, the bottom lifts creating a leg rest and the back goes lower making it very similar to… a bed.

Haru and Nala exchanged nervous glances. They both had the same thing on their mind: are they going to start kissing and getting grabby, or will they focus on the movie? The problem they are facing is, how will they know when to stop? So far they were always interrupted by something, but here… during the two-hour long movie A LOT of things can happen.

Nala observed that the people are still trickling into the screening room and that they are not in the dark. Without privacy, the two of them can only focus on the action-comedy which Tiffany selected and they are forced to watch. But they can hold hands and enjoy the experience.

They reclined their seats and removed the armrest between them, making a space for an oversized popcorn basket in-between them. With their drinks on the side and candy in the backpack by their feet, everything was perfect.

"I like this… we should go to watch movies in LA as well.", Haru said.

Nala agreed. "What kind of movies you like to watch?"

Haru thought for some time and then shrugged. "I grew up in the mountains without electricity. Since I arrived into civilization, I'm watching whatever I get my hands on. Everything is interesting. How about you? What do you like to watch?"

"I am not much more experienced than you are. I still remember how few months ago Sarah was comforting me while explaining that it's just a movie, and they are only actors and they didn't die in that explosion for real.", Nala admitted. "After that, I took an online course in video manipulation and researched on what a stuntman is. Only after that I was able to watch the next movie without panicking."

Haru smiled. He likes when Nala talks. She makes any story worth listening.

Haru observed that Nala hugged herself and rubbed her arms. It is a bit chilly in the screening room, probably to prevent people from sleeping off.

"Are you feeling cold?", Haru asked.

"Mhm…", Nala made a sound of affirmation.

Haru smiled and gave himself a silent thumbs up. He is ready for this!

"Hold this for a moment…", Haru handed the popcorn basket to Nala.

Nala held onto the basket and shrunk into her seat when she noticed Haru scooting closer to her. Is he going to hug her? What…? She was surprised to see that he pulled a blanket out of the backpack.

"Are blankets allowed in the movie theater?", Nala asked with a whisper.

Haru pointed to her left.

She glanced and saw that there are two more people with blankets on them. It seems that it's allowed.

Haru covered Nala, kept the popcorn basket down next to the backpack, unfolded the blanket and the second half covered him.

He extended his arm and without thinking Nala lifted her head.

By the time she realized what is going on, the two of them were sticking to each other, covered with a blanket and her head rested on his arm. This… was too stimulating. She closed her eyes and took few breaths to calm down her emotions.

"Are you OK?", Haru's breath tickled her ear.

"Yeah…"

She smiled, but Haru can see that she is tense. He decided not to move. The movie is two hours long, and that is plenty of time for… anything. He noticed that she slowly relaxed.

They gazed into each other's eyes and smiled and then it happened… the lights went out and the movie started.

Nala nervously turned toward the huge screen and did her best to focus there.

Haru's attention was on Nala. Her face would light up occasionally when there was some explosion on the screen, and it was a mesmerizing show of shapes created by the shadows of her perfect profile. He could watch her the whole day and not get bored of it.

Nala's eyes would dart toward him once in a while and then back to the screen.

"Are you nervous?", he asked her.

"Yes…", she admitted.

"What are you nervous about?"

Nala was unsure how to respond. It was embarrassing, but she remembered that Sarah told her how communication is important and that unless she speaks her mind, Haru will make his own assumptions which will probably be off the mark. "Your proximity is making me lose myself. And I don't know what will happen next."

Haru smiled and caressed her cheek gently. "Whatever will happen, it will not be against your will. I told you that already, do you remember? If anything I do is bothering you, let me know and I will stop."

"I know. You said that and I believe you. But I am still nervous… and I'm not sure what to do."

Haru thought that Nala is adorable. He loves that she told him how she feels even though she is shyly looking away from him. Well, if she is not sure what to do, he will help her out make up her mind.

Haru inched closer while talking. "How about…you relax... and enjoy the movie?"

With one hand he pulled her closer and with the other one he held the back of her head while his lips landed on hers.

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