Date

A boy and girl were walking the streets. The girl had her arm hooked with the boys.

"You know you can let go now" Leandro said annoyingly.

"I can't or you'll disappear." Juliana said coquettishly.

Leandro rolled his eyes and spoke. "I won't, I can't this is reality that's not how reality works."

"Are you sure you won't disappear.' Juliana asked.

"Yes I'm sure." Leandro said with slight annoyance.

Juliana walked a little ahead of Leandro and started to turn around and walk backwards.

"What makes this time different Leandro?" Juliana asked with a pained expression.

"What's with that look Juliana?" Leandro asked.

"You never accept so what's different this time Leandro?" Juliana asked as she locked eyes with Leandro.

"I gained some more confidence. That's all." Leandro said with an embarrassed look.

"Oh, So I make you nervous." Juliana said with evil grin.

"Oh no that's not what I meant." Leandro said while trying to brush it off.

"Oh really Leandro?" Juliana asked as she moved closer to him.

Leandro creeped backwards as he spoke. "Yes really, Juliana you don't at all make me nervous."

It's as if the god of luck blessed Leandro as a ball seemed to come from no where cruising towards Juliana. Leandro saw the ball at the corner of his eye. And his instinct kicked in he jumped up and kicked his foot up and trapped the ball with his instep. A boy ran from where the ball came from. And came up to the two.

"I'm so sorry." The boy said with a flustered voice.

"Great ball spin." Leandro muttered.

Juliana's shock seemed to subside as she spoke. "Thank you Leandro."

Leandro turned to Juliana and spoke. "It's no problem."

Then they both turned towards the boy. Leandro spoke first.

"How can you lose control of the ball like that." Leandro said with a disappointed look.

Juliana turned to Leandro and had a mischievous smile as she spoke. "I remember many balls coming through my families windows."

Leandro seemed embarrassed as he placed his hand on his face in a desperate manner. "That was a long time ago." He said under his hand.

Juliana then said. "Then you should understand his predicament."

Leandro waved his hand in a dismissive manner and spoke. "Alright alright I understand."

Leandro's eyes seemed to have a sharp glint as he focused on the child once again. "Your ball had amazing spin you just need to control the outcome of your shot better. Once you do you'll have a weapon unattainable by most." Leandro proclaimed with confidence

The child seemed to be shocked before muttering a short sentence. "I'll work on it."

Leandro smiled and responded. "Good, I see a look of great ambition in your eyes. When you have mastered that shot of yours meet me on the pitch."

"Ok." The boy spoke briefly.

Leandro took one last look at the boy and started to walk again he walked a bit before beckoning towards Juliana who seemed to be paralyzed.

"Juliana come on I have reservations at Nelita for 6:00 so we gotta hurry." Leandro yelled.

Juliana jolted back to reality and ran towards Leandro and asked with shock. "What was that?"

Leandro replied while turning to look at the oncoming Juliana. "What was what?" 

"The serious act with the kid just now." Juliana said while pointing back to where they were.

"I don't know he just reminds me of me at his age." Leandro replied with a deep look in his eyes.

"Leandro says somebody is like him, OMG it's a miracle." Juliana exclaimed with an exaggerated expression.

Leandro rolled his eyes as he spoke. "shut up Juliana."

"Never mind that miracle I just witnessed. Where did you say we're going?" Juliana asked with an expectant gaze.

"Nelita." Leandro replied while gazing towards the distance.

"They serve Italian there, I love Italian!" Juliana said with excitement.

"I know, That's why I picked it." Leandro muttered under his breath.

Juliana's mischievous smile was once again plastered on her face as she asked. "What was that Leandro?"

Leandro's face changed to something of a evil grin as he leaned towards Juliana and spoke in her ear softly. "I picked it for you Ju-Li-Ana."

Juliana jumped back with shock. And a blush appeared on her face.

Seeing this Leandro smiled and spoke to her. "What is it Juliana? Embarrassed?"

"Don't do that." Juliana stammered angrily.

Leandro laughed and replied. "Alright Ju-Li-Ana."

"Stop it." Juliana said with a glare.

"Alright alright." Leandro said while sticking his elbow out towards her.

"Shall we?" He said with all the calmness he could muster at the moment.

Juliana seemed to ponder the gesture for a moment before responding. "Fine let's go."

The two then began walking once again after a long wait. And time seemed to fly by as the two talked and laughed over dinner they reminisced they thought back to the times of their innocence when they had no responsibilities or worries. The couple seemed to radiate peacefulness and joy and the time finally came for them to go home.

As the two were leaving Nelita Leandro spoke. "Tonight was fun."

"It was." Juliana replied.

After that brief conversation they walked in silence. Just appreciating the scenery of Brazil at night. Whether it be the atmosphere or the slight breeze their hands interlocked.

'Juliana?" Leandro asked.

"Yeah?" Juliana replied.

"I really enjoyed our date together." Leandro said as he turned towards Juliana and smiled.

Juliana reciprocated the smile and replied softly. " I did too Leandro."

Time passed slow and fast for the two and they finally arrived at Juliana's house.

"Well it's time for me to go." Juliana said softly.

Leandro seemed shocked at the realization as he spoke. "Oh, Well goodnight Juliana."

She then started walking towards her front door. As she was about to knock she paused before slowly turning around to face Leandro.

"What is it Juliana?" Leandro asked with curiosity.

Juliana didn't respond she sat there for a moment before running towards Leandro. Before he could react their lips were locked in a blissful kiss and before he could process what had just happened Juliana ran back to her door and opened it and left.

"Huh?" Leandro touched his lips with shock.

"Just like that?" Leandro asked himself.\

"To Juliana?" Leandro asked himself more intensely.

Leandro laughed self deprecatingly. "I didn't even take initiative."

"Juliana I will pay back this debt in full!" Leandro yelled before walking home.