KIM (whispering)334Please respect copyright.PENANAXD1kaYcNeP
Please. Just stay quiet. Don’t move.
ZAIN’s wide eyes shift from KIM to the street as the three men approach, scanning the area. One of them pauses at the alley entrance. KIM holds his breath, his hand instinctively tightening around ZAIN’s wrist. ZAIN notices but says nothing.
MAN #1334Please respect copyright.PENANAjI1daPz5IW
He came this way.
MAN #2334Please respect copyright.PENANAjUUrFzNdav
Nah, he wouldn’t risk running into someone.
After a tense moment, the men move on, their footsteps fading. KIM slowly releases his grip on ZAIN, exhaling deeply.
KIM334Please respect copyright.PENANAw82FNYd5Zt
Thank you. I… I didn’t mean to drag you into this.
ZAIN334Please respect copyright.PENANAMKQCKS788A
What the hell did you do? Rob someone?
KIM334Please respect copyright.PENANAs2AqCZn5TC
I wish it was that simple.
They exchange glances. KIM’s eyes betray the weight of his circumstances. ZAIN hesitates but eventually sighs, brushing rain from his jacket.
ZAIN334Please respect copyright.PENANAy1tdMBDiqp
Look, I don’t know what you’re into, but you can’t keep running like this.
KIM334Please respect copyright.PENANAAZ3uGWlRsY
I don’t have a choice.
ZAIN334Please respect copyright.PENANAj1FQTnOxCO
Maybe you do now.
ZAIN glances back at the street, making sure the coast is clear before pulling his hood over his head.
ZAIN334Please respect copyright.PENANAgP3FZMWb0x
Come on. Let’s get out of here.
KIM follows him, their footsteps blending into the city hum. Somewhere in the distance, the faint echoes of danger still linger.
INT. ZAIN'S APARTMENT - NIGHT
The door creaks open as ZAIN flicks on the light, revealing a modest but tidy space. KIM steps inside hesitantly, dripping water onto the floor.
ZAIN334Please respect copyright.PENANAUOqvK2ukYv
You can crash here. The couch is all yours.
KIM334Please respect copyright.PENANAxgCIhCZ4HH
I appreciate it. Just for tonight.
ZAIN334Please respect copyright.PENANA1eux1fFeOl
Sure. (pauses) I’ll grab you a towel.
KIM wanders to the window, peeking through the blinds. His shoulders remain tense.
KIM334Please respect copyright.PENANAxqLTpQLwF0
You don’t even know me. Why are you helping?
ZAIN returns, tossing a towel onto the couch.
ZAIN334Please respect copyright.PENANA6Bq2302rYN
Honestly? I have no idea. Maybe I’m bored. You look like you need someone too.
KIM catches ZAIN’s gaze, a flicker of unspoken gratitude passing between them.
ZAIN334Please respect copyright.PENANAHKA1fDB4xK
Get some rest. We’ll figure things out in the morning.
KIM nods, sinking onto the couch as ZAIN retreats to his room. The city lights outside the window pulse gently, like a heartbeat against the dark.
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