He found himself chuckling low in his throat,
entertained by her cuteness and competitive spirit.
Ivanna turned to him, pouting playfully,
and wrote on her notebook:
"Want to come and try with me? Maybe together we can win!"
Caesar's heart skipped a beat at her invitation,
he smiled softly and nodded,
then gently took the joystick from her hand.
Their hands touched briefly, sending a spark of awareness
through both of them, before Caesar focused on the game.
Ivanna stood closer, her shoulder brushing against his arm,
as they worked together to maneuver the claw.
Caesar glanced down at her, enjoying her excited gaze
fixed on the prizes, and felt his chest warm with affection.
Together, they strategized and laughed,
their combined efforts finally grasping the giant white and orange kitten.
The machine dropped the toy into the collection bin,
and Ivanna squealed triumphantly, throwing her arms around Caesar's waist.
