"Well, I've got some time. We can talk at the school's cafeteria." Emma instantly agrees.
"Great. Then, after you, please." Darren smilingly said.
After a few minutes, they are finally sitting face to face at the school cafeteria. Good thing that the cafeteria is almost empty. 
"So, what do you want to talk about?" Emma suddenly asked, after taking a sip from her soda can.
"We should go out on a date just for the show." suggested Darren.
"Oh, alright. What do you have in mind?" 
"Hmm, I'm actually thinking of going to the bowling alley where the kids from Palmridge High usually hangout. They should see us together so they'll believe that we're a couple." Darren relayed Emma his plan.
"That's cool for me. But how long are we going to pretend as a couple?" Emma suddenly inquired.
"I was thinking until the girls stops pestering me..." Darren enunciated.
"By the way, I hope you don't mind but can I ask you a favor?" one idea suddenly struck Emma's mind.
"Sure, what is it?"
"I hope you can give me details about yourself... You know, just to get to know each other if we want to continue with this roleplay." Emma mustered all of her courage to say those things, without sounding suspicious.
"Of course, I can! And I hope you can do the same thing, too. We can share details about ourselves on our first date." states Darren.
"Sounds like a good plan to me." Emma nodded in agreement...
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The day of Darren and Emma's "first date" finally arrives. 
After they had fun at the bowling alley while telling information about themselves. After playing at the bowling alley, they've decided to have an early dinner at the restaurant.
They both ordered grilled chicken with mashed potatoes and salad. Darren was slicing the chicken for her, then afterwards, they swapped their plates.
"Thank you. I don't want to sound ungrateful, but you don't have to do this far because we’re not a real couple anyway." Emma said, in a matter-of-factly tone.
“But I want to. And besides, I'm having so much fun hanging out with you, and thank you for accompanying me." Darren answers in return.
A few moments later, they are now having a wonderful dinner. They've decided to know each other better by asking questions...
"So, tell me... Have you been in a relationship before, Emma?" Darren asked her.
Emma almost choked on her food after she heard Darren's question, as she was not expecting it. 
"Nope. I didn't have time for any boys. I just focused more on my hobby, which is photography. ” narrated Emma. 
"Oh, does that mean I'm your very first boyfriend?" Darren teasingly asks her.
"Look, we're just pretending to be in a romantic relationship, right?" Emma corrected him.
"Well, you're right. But let me just give you a warning... Don't you dare fall in love with me." Darren smilingly gives her a warning.
"I can hear your message loud and clear, Darren. You don't have to worry about a thing." Emma reassures him.
They continued on chatting while having dinner at the same time... 
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After some time.
"You can stop the car here." Emma informed Darren, as they reached the gate of her house.
It was still early in the evening, but they've decided to end their date. Both of them enjoyed their "date."
"Do you really want me to drop you off here?" Darren asks her again. 
"Yes." Emma replied.
Before Darren could get out from the car to. open the door for Emma, she already stepped out from the car without waiting for him. 
He helplessy sighed in return. He's trying to be a gentleman towards her, but it seems like she doesn't want to have any special treatment.
"You should've at least opened the door for you, Emma." 
“Please, Darren. We’re only playing as a couple, right?" Emma enunciated. 
"You're right. We’re just pretending to be a couple for my own benefit." Darren  commented, as he forced himself to smile.
"Well, thank you for treating me yo dinner and for driving me home..." Emma politely thanked her "boyfriend."
"By the way, can I use your mobile phone? I need to make a call. My mobile phone battery's already low.”  Darren suddenly asks for a favor.
"Okay. Here." Emma said, as she handed her own phone to him. 
"Thanks." 
Emma was surprised when Darren's phone suddenly rang. After a few seconds, he returns her mobile phone.
“I just got your number. And I already saved my number on your phone, too. If you need anything, or if you want someone to talk to, just give me a call, okay?" Darren stated.
"W-What the---?" Emma wasn't able to finish her sentence when Darren swiftly kissed her on her cheek.
“I had a great time, Emma. Good night. ” Darren finally said goodbye. 
He went inside his car, and he drove away...
Meanwhile, Emma blushes furiously when she finally realized that Darren kissed her cheek without asking for her permission!
"You've got some nerve, Darren Hayes!" she angrily muttered.
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Emma has been staring at her laptop screen for ages. Two hours already passed, but she hasn't written anything for her article yet.
She doesn't have any idea why she's stuck, and nothing comes up to her mind. She's thinking that she might need to take a break to refresh her mind.
She helplessly sighed, while finally giving in to  the idea of taking a quickie break.
"Maybe I'll get myself a cup of hot choco." she murmured to herself, while making her way towards the kitchen.
And while she's making herself a cup of warm choco, she suddenly remembers how Darren Hayes suddenly kissed her on the cheek.
It was just a brief moment, but that kiss made her shiver!
"Stop popping into my mind, Darren Hayes! My promotion is more important that being your pretend girlfriend!" she whispered, while feeling frustrated.
She has to continue with her mission, and she has to end it as soon as possible before she could completely fall for him...