KIM (whispering)210Please respect copyright.PENANAlqezqkGl0b
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 #1210Please respect copyright.PENANA2IDNHVOcuy
He came this way.
MAN #2210Please respect copyright.PENANAWX4swvvT06
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.
KIM210Please respect copyright.PENANAzA653kcFRd
Thank you. I… I didn’t mean to drag you into this.
ZAIN210Please respect copyright.PENANACbV1gUsZKM
What the hell did you do? Rob someone?
KIM210Please respect copyright.PENANAiIOScHQ4xL
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.
ZAIN210Please respect copyright.PENANAlyLIxqiXYF
Look, I don’t know what you’re into, but you can’t keep running like this.
KIM210Please respect copyright.PENANAqwejdPByIP
I don’t have a choice.
ZAIN210Please respect copyright.PENANA6I1xYPCfHw
Maybe you do now.
ZAIN glances back at the street, making sure the coast is clear before pulling his hood over his head.
ZAIN210Please respect copyright.PENANAZv2BJsMmCn
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.
ZAIN210Please respect copyright.PENANAJ3p7GtJ8sM
You can crash here. The couch is all yours.
KIM210Please respect copyright.PENANAUYnWZaE4rD
I appreciate it. Just for tonight.
ZAIN210Please respect copyright.PENANA9zhkaOTMih
Sure. (pauses) I’ll grab you a towel.
KIM wanders to the window, peeking through the blinds. His shoulders remain tense.
KIM210Please respect copyright.PENANAWQxqYOtclR
You don’t even know me. Why are you helping?
ZAIN returns, tossing a towel onto the couch.
ZAIN210Please respect copyright.PENANAm5ypZe2LBY
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.
ZAIN210Please respect copyright.PENANA9P2FqyFowv
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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