Once everyone was ready, the four embarked on their journey to the arcade, Treetop. They all piled into Emma's truck; her and Kevin in the front while Piper and Nick took the back. While riding, Emma put on her iPhone and "Till the World Ends" came on by Britney Spears.
"Emma, are we gonna rock this out?" Piper asked, excitedly, since she was a Britney junkie.
Emma didn't even answer; she just began to sing along. The boys enjoyed the girls show, but were hesitant to join in the fun. That's when Piper decided to put her Pepsi bottle microphone in Nick's face and waited for him to join. Before Nick could make up his mind, Kevin snatched the "mic" and started belting out the lyrics. The party continued for the whole ride until finally they arrived.
"We take this golf pretty seriously," Kevin said, "so don't take it too hard if we wipe the floor with you two," he finished with a smirk.
"That's kinda harsh, it's just mini golf," Emma said while faking a pouty face.
Nick's jaw dropped at the sound of Emma's words, "Just mini golf? This is the miniature form of golf. That's a professional sport. We need to teach you two some respect."
Piper started to get out of the car and said, "Oh my God, guys, what's your deal?"
Nick and Kevin both shook their heads as they got out and walked to their supplies.
As the girls went up to the counter to get 4 clubs and balls, the boys stayed in the background with their heads lowered and hats pulled down.
"Ok guys, we're ready," Emma said with a smile as she handed Kevin a pink golf ball.
"Pink? Why pink?" Kevin asked sadly, as Nick chuckled holding his blue ball that Piper had handed to him.
"Cause you were so mean in the car," she said, "...and it's my favorite color," she finished with a smile.
"Ok, then I guess I can deal with that," Kevin said kindly as the four made their way to the course.
When the game began, the girls were doing pretty well, but the boys couldn't seem to keep quiet about their form.
"No, no, you're doing it all wrong," Nick said as he watched Piper hit the ball.
"Why does it matter if I'm doing it wrong as long as I'm getting a good score?" Piper challenged.
"You'll get a better score if you do it my way," Nick smirked.
"Wait a second," Emma said dramatically as she seemed to realize something, "are we not aiming for the higher number? I thought I was winning!" she exclaimed sadly.
Kevin fought the laughter as he softly patted Emma's back.
"It's ok, I'll help you when it's your turn again," Kevin offered to Emma.
"Yeah, now if only Piper would swallow her pride and let Nick help her," Emma said sassily before moving onward to the next hole with Kevin.
"Ok, ok; let's see what you got, Mr. Big Shot," Piper said as she handed her club to Nick.
"No, no," Nick protested, "let me show you. Come here," he said as he pulled Piper closer to him; he stood directly behind her. She shivered as she felt his breath on her neck.
Piper's internal urge to pull away was suppressed by her subtle feelings of wanting to feel him closer to her.
Nick put his arms around her as both of them held onto the golf club.
"Stand with your feet spread shoulder length apart, bend your knees slightly, adjust your hands like this," he said as he moved her hands into the right position, "and swing," he finished as they both swung the club, hitting the ball directly into the hole.
Meanwhile at Emma and Kevin's hole, Kevin was trying to give Emma directions on how to improve her form.
"Ok, that's the perfect golfer's position," Kevin told Emma as she stood still waiting for her next direction.
"Now swing; not too hard, but still give it a good swing," Kevin coached her.
Emma swung, but as soon as she did, her long hair got in her eyes and she missed the ball.
"I'm embarrassed," she admitted shamefully as she dropped her club and held her hands over her face.
Kevin softly smiled, "Don't be embarrassed," he said as he walked over and picked up the club for her.
"You were doing fine; there's just one problem," he said as he softly stroked Emma's hair out of her face and placed it behind her ear.
"There," he said with an accomplished smile.
Emma looked up into Kevin's eyes and returned his smile. The two stood there, their eyes searching each others.
"Thank you," Emma whispered, breaking the silence, before clearing her throat and taking her club back.
"You're welcome," Kevin said with a confident smile. "Ok," he started again as he went back to his observing position, "now do exactly like you did before."
Emma obeyed and made contact with the ball. It traveled directly into the hole.
"Yay!" Emma exclaimed happily as she ran up to Kevin and wrapped her arms around him in an embrace.
"Thank you," she squealed causing Kevin to laugh.
"You're welcome," he said as he wrapped his arms around her in return.
By the end of the game it was time to tally up their scores. Nick finished in first, Kevin in second, Piper in third, and Emma finished last.
"I'm so sad I lost," Emma pouted to the group.
"It's only because you started with the wrong intentions," Kevin tried to comfort, causing Nick and Piper to chuckle softly.
"It kills me to say this, but thank you for the help," Piper said, as she looked at the ground ashamed.
Nick pulled her chin up and said, "Anytime," smugly.
"Dinner time!" Kevin exclaimed, "I saw hot dogs on the menu!"
They agreed and went in to the restaurant to have a nice casual meal. One waitress seemed to be coming back to the table again and again. The girls couldn't help but get a creepy feeling from her.
"Emma, does it seem like that waitress knows that the boys are Kevin and Nick?" Piper whispered.
Emma looked around and said, "Yeah, I agree. We should probably get out of here."
"Are y'all about done?" Emma asked the boys, "If you want we can go bowling."
Kevin's face lit up, "Absolutely!" he exclaimed.
Nick looked hesitant, "I'm not sure. Golf was quite a lot."
Piper grinned at him and punched him playfully in the arm, "You afraid I'll beat you?"
Emma couldn't stop smiling from Kevin's response but said, "She's right Nick. You're in trouble now."
"I'll accept that challenge," Nick said confidently.
