As Danny wandered through the arcade, he couldn’t shake off the heavy weight of guilt and grief that had been hanging over him since their father’s death. He had hoped that the distraction of the arcade would help take his mind off things, but it seemed like nothing would help.

Lost in thought, he almost didn’t notice the boy who bumped into him, causing him to drop the tokens he had been holding.

[color=pink]“Hey, watch it!”[/color] Danny snapped.

[color=00a99d]“Sorry, man. Didn’t mean to run into you.”[/color] the boy replied. He grinned sheepishly as he bent over to pick up the tokens.

Danny sighed, realizing he had been too quick to snap at the boy. [color=pink]“It’s okay. I’m just… not having the best day.”[/color]

The boy nodded sympathetically, handing Danny the tokens he had gathered. [color=00a99d]“I get it. It’s been a rough day for me too.” [/color]

Danny looked up at the boy, taking in his appearance. His clothes looked messy, and he had a mischievous glint in his eye. Danny couldn’t help finding him attractive. [color=pink]“Yeah? What happened?”[/color]

The boy shrugged, his mouth forming a smirk. [color=00a99d]“Let’s just say I got into a little trouble with security. But hey, it’s all part of the fun, right?”[/color]

Despite himself, Danny found himself chuckling. [color=pink]“Yeah, I guess so. I’m Danny, by the way.”[/color]

The boy grinned, extending a hand. [color=00a99d]“Chase. Nice to meet you, Danny. So, you up for a game of skee-ball?”[/color]

Danny hesitated for a moment, but then nodded, and smiled. Maybe a game of skee-ball with a handsome guy was exactly what he needed to take his mind off things, if only for a little while.

As they played skee-ball together, Danny found himself laughing and enjoying the moment for the first time in a long while. Chase really helped make Danny feel better. It felt good to have a distraction from the weight of his grief and guilt.

As they played, Danny found himself stealing glances at Chase whenever he thought the other boy wasn’t looking. He admired the way Chase’s muscles flexed as he threw the ball, and the way his hair fell messily over his forehead. Danny couldn’t deny the attraction he felt towards Chase, even if it was unexpected.

After several rounds of skee-ball, Chase suggested they try their luck at some other games in the arcade. Danny agreed, feeling grateful for the unexpected companionship and the chance to forget his troubles, even if just for a little while longer.