Chapter 53

It was a sunny Saturday afternoon when Ryan, Samira, Alex, and Naomi decided to spend the day together. They had made plans to hang out at the local arcade and grab some food afterward, wanting to unwind after the stressful weeks they’d all had. With school, powers, and everything else going on, it felt like a good time to just relax and have fun.

As they arrived at the arcade, the place was bustling with kids and teenagers, the sounds of pinball machines, laughter, and electronic games filling the air. Alex immediately lit up at the sight of all the different games, and Samira couldn’t help but laugh at his excitement.

“I swear, you’re like a kid in a candy store,” she teased, nudging Alex.

He grinned, not denying it. “Hey, I’m allowed to enjoy some games after all the craziness, right?”

Ryan smirked, already heading toward a shooting game. “Alright, who’s up for some competition? I’m about to show you all how it’s done.”

Naomi chuckled softly as she stood next to Samira. “He’s reall