Go easy so he would win.

From Create Your Own Story

With his level of playing skill, losing to him wasn't difficult. Although you kept it close til the end, you're not even certain that you could have won if you had given it your all.

"Looks like I lose." You lean back against the pool table and brushed your hair aside. "So, what are we having?"

"You'll see." He grinned at you knowingly before vanishing into the kitchen. You hear the fridge open and close, then he calls out to you from the kitchen. "You can relax for a bit while I get it fired up. Make yourself comfortable."

You took his word and plopped yourself down on his comfy leather couch.