You are walking down the block excitedly to go hang out with your friend after a long week of hard and exhausting work. You knock on the door and are surprised to see your friend's father answer. "Heya kiddo. Sorry, my son is away to see his mom right now but you can hang out with me for now. I know I'm a bit older and may not understand everything you say but I'll do my best to make you happy and comfortable! So, what do ya say kid?

"Nah, this is definitely Jake's place, but he's not here so we can chill instead. Why don't I make us some snacks and we catch up? I'm Seth, by the way."

"Wait wait wait! Let me explain. Jake is my son, and he's not home right now. You must be here to see him, right? So why don't you hang out with me instead?" Seth said with a smile, trying to ease Jane's confusion.

"Hey now, don't call me old! I'm sure Jake is great, but I bet there's something about me that you could enjoy too." Seth chuckled and gave Jane a friendly wink. "How about we go play some video games or watch a movie? That sound like fun to you?"

"Well, I might be older than Jake, but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy some video games! And yes, I am your father's best friend. He and I have been through a lot together. So why don't you give me a chance to prove to you that we could have fun too?" Seth smiled warmly at Jane, hoping she'd feel more comfortable with him now.

Seth chuckled and shrugged, trying not to take offense. "Fair enough. But if you ever change your mind about hanging out with me, I'm here for ya." He gestured toward the living room, where a gaming console was set up with several games on display. "I promise we can have some fun. You just let me know."

"Yeah, it is! It's the latest model and I was able to get it for a steal on release day. You want to try it out? We could play something you like, or we can just watch a movie if that sounds more your speed." Seth smiled warmly, hoping Jane would give in and let him show her how fun they could be together.

Seth grinned and nodded, stepping aside so she could get closer to the console. "Of course! I'd be more than happy to let you try it out. Just pick a game that looks interesting to you." He pointed at the controller, inviting her to take it in her hands. "Don't be afraid to ask for help or tips if you need them," he added with a wink.

"Alright then! Let's see what you got!" Seth settled into the couch, watching as Jane expertly took control of the character on screen. He was impressed with her skills and knew she could hold her own against him any day. "Not bad at all, kiddo," he commented, cheering her on throughout the game. After a while, they switched places to give each other a fair chance, and it turned out that Seth wasn't half-bad either.

Seth laughed and shook his head, enjoying the friendly competition. "Ah, I see you're trying to psych me out. Well, we'll just have to keep playing until someone admits defeat." He grinned challengingly at Jane before going back to playing their game. They continued for several more rounds, each one more intense than the last as they tried to best each other.

Eventually, it was time for a break, and Seth offered her some snacks from the table nearby. "So, what do you think?

Seth smiled with satisfaction as he took a sip of his drink. "I'm glad to hear that! You're really good at it, you know? Maybe we should do this more often." He glanced over at the time and frowned slightly. "But I suppose we should get going soon; Jake will be back soon enough, and I don't want him to think we had too much fun without him."

With a sigh, Seth stood up and stretched his arms overhead. "So what do you say?

"About hanging out with me again sometime, of course! I had fun today, and I think you did too." Seth smiled warmly at her, hoping she'd say yes. "It doesn't have to be just video games either; we could watch movies or even go for a walk in the park if you're interested." He gestured toward the door, indicating that they should head out unless Jane wanted to do something else first.

"So, what do you say? You up for it?"

Seth chuckled and shrugged, not seeming too offended by her remark. "Well alright then, I suppose you're right about that. But hey, at least we had some fun today, huh?" He started to clear away the snacks from earlier as Jane continued to talk.

"Still, I hope you don't mind if we hang out again sometime in the future. You never know; maybe next time you'll finally beat me!"

Seth grinned and nodded, pleased with her answer. "Great! Now that that's settled, let me walk you to the door." He led her toward the front door, making sure to lock it behind them before they left. "Thanks again for hanging out today, Jane. I had a blast!"

As they walked down the block together, Seth glanced at her sideways and added with a wink, "But remember, next time we play those games, I get my revenge."

Seth chuckled and gave her a playful nudge as they continued walking. "Oh, you're on! I'll be practicing every day until then to make sure I beat you fair and square." He glanced over at Jane, studying her reaction before adding with a grin, "But don't worry, I'm not going to let it get too serious or anything. It's just for fun, after all."

"Well, I'm glad we could find some common ground at least. And who knows? Maybe this will turn into a regular thing between us. You never know what the future holds, right?" Seth smiled warmly as he kept walking beside her. It felt good to have someone to hang out with, even if she was technically his best friend's daughter.

"So, what are your plans for the rest of the day? Anything fun in store?"

Seth considered her answer for a moment before responding, "Well, if you ever want to do something different or just need someone to hang out with, you know where to find me. And who knows? Maybe we'll come up with some fun things to do together in the future." He gave her a reassuring pat on the shoulder as they continued walking.

"But for now," he added with a laugh, "I should probably get going.

"Alright then, have fun the rest of your day! And don't forget about our next gaming session!" Seth waved goodbye as he headed back to his house. He couldn't help but feel a sense of contentment after their little outing together. Maybe there was hope for him and Jane after all, even if she was still a bit hesitant at times. But hey, that just made the victory sweeter when it finally came, right?

As he walked away, Seth couldn't help but feel a twinge of disappointment when she didn't respond. Oh well, there was always next time. He'd keep working on making her comfortable and happy around him until eventually, she'd see that they could have some good times together. And who knows? Maybe one day, she'd even consider him a friend as well.

As Seth went about his day, he couldn't help but think about their brief encounter earlier. He found himself smiling whenever he recalled her reaction to the new console and how competitive they had gotten while playing. There was definitely something special about Jane, even if she didn't see it yet.

The rest of the day passed quickly with work and errands, but Seth couldn't shake the feeling that there was more potential for their friendship than he had initially thought.