Chapter 36: Movie Night

The smell of freshly popped popcorn filled Mark's cozy apartment, mingling with the scent of cinnamon from the candles he'd lit. Olivia stood in the doorway, a bottle of wine in hand, taking in what lay before her: Mark bustled around, putting pillows on the sofa and fiddling with the remote, his brow furrowed in concentration. "Need any help there, Mr. Technology?" She joked as, with large animated strides, she walked inside and closed the door. Mark looked up from his work and smiled warmly as Olivia's heart lit up. "Hey, you made it! And just in time to witness my epic battle with this infernal device." Olivia giggled and placed the wine on the coffee table before coming around to his side. "Here, let me," she smiled, gently taking the remote from his hands. A few quick button pushes later, the screen flickered on to the home of the streaming service. "My hero," Mark said dramatically, putting his hand over his heart. "However, can I repay you for this act of valor?" Olivia pre