KIM (whispering)225Please respect copyright.PENANAMmVkISEBXK
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 #1225Please respect copyright.PENANAMylt5HMJAK
He came this way.
MAN #2225Please respect copyright.PENANARS8lNrjj9Y
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.
KIM225Please respect copyright.PENANAumxlUM0N3W
Thank you. I… I didn’t mean to drag you into this.
ZAIN225Please respect copyright.PENANAyX8FOH3K68
What the hell did you do? Rob someone?
KIM225Please respect copyright.PENANAaNLyeHZyZV
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.
ZAIN225Please respect copyright.PENANAWLQBOT8rEw
Look, I don’t know what you’re into, but you can’t keep running like this.
KIM225Please respect copyright.PENANADBtLOGgcGQ
I don’t have a choice.
ZAIN225Please respect copyright.PENANAMzgGEsgvPj
Maybe you do now.
ZAIN glances back at the street, making sure the coast is clear before pulling his hood over his head.
ZAIN225Please respect copyright.PENANA01P6gHuVsL
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.
ZAIN225Please respect copyright.PENANAjBGQ492rQb
You can crash here. The couch is all yours.
KIM225Please respect copyright.PENANAFLC6bPpk59
I appreciate it. Just for tonight.
ZAIN225Please respect copyright.PENANAroAXwwvalG
Sure. (pauses) I’ll grab you a towel.
KIM wanders to the window, peeking through the blinds. His shoulders remain tense.
KIM225Please respect copyright.PENANAvgts3gNyCZ
You don’t even know me. Why are you helping?
ZAIN returns, tossing a towel onto the couch.
ZAIN225Please respect copyright.PENANA36PoYO740c
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.
ZAIN225Please respect copyright.PENANA5aGz9J0smu
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.
225Please respect copyright.PENANATFUWq8r88k