A Date

Zack's absolute explosion of excitement from the sidelines.

"YES! YES! HOLY SHIT, ETHAN, YOU DID IT! I KNEW IT! I FREAKIN' KNEW IT!"

Vanessa pulled up beside him, her Ferrari coming to a smooth, controlled stop.

Ethan turned his head slightly, watching as she gripped the wheel — hard.

For a moment, she just stared ahead, the reality of the loss settling over her.

Then —

She laughed.

A full, genuine, amused laugh.

Ethan raised an eyebrow, but Vanessa just shook her head and let out a small chuckle.

"You sneaky bastard," she muttered, finally looking at him. "I can't believe you actually pulled that off."

Ethan smirked. "You drive well," he said casually. "But I'm better."

Vanessa scoffed, but there was no malice in it. Just amusement.

"Cocky much?"

Before Ethan could respond, Zack practically tackled him.