They studied in the city park. Sefti brought two cups of coffee, while Zixo brought bread he had baked and sold himself. They teased each other about their notes and laughed when the wind sent the papers flying.
Sefti asked Zixo to choose somewhere he wanted to go. He took her to a night market, not an expensive restaurant.
They rode a small attraction, shared satay, and took pictures with Zixo's old phone camera. Beneath the colorful lights, Sefti said it was the best date she'd ever had.
"But I didn't buy anything expensive."
"I'm not looking at the price."
Zixo wanted to tell her that he loved her. But the words still felt too big. He only held Sefti's hand when the crowd pushed them closer together.
In the distance, Andre saw them. His smile disappeared.