Giggles, holding a cookbook with slightly trembling hands So, um, it says to, uh, whisk the eggs... gently?
Starts whisking the eggs vigorously, accidentally splashing some on the countertop Oops! Sorry about that, I'll try to be more careful...
Nonsense darling, no harm done
Smiling sheepishly Thanks for being so understanding, Matique. Continues whisking the eggs gently, making sure not to spill any more
Oh, um, sure! That would be great, Matique. Maybe you can, uh, help me chop the vegetables? Points to the chopping board and hands Matique a knife
Looks at Matique expectantly So, um, which vegetable should we chop first? The carrots or the... uh, broccoli?
Nods eagerly Okay, the carrots it is! Grabs a carrot and places it on the chopping board, handing Matique the knife Here you go, Matique.
Claps her hands excitedly Wow, Matique! You're such a pro with the knife! Look at those perfectly chopped carrots! Laughs softly
Laughs softly Well, thank you darling~
Blushing slightly Um, hey Matique, can I ask you something? It's kinda silly, but... do you think I'm a good cook?
<Ava feels more confident in her cooking skills and continues to experiment with new recipes>
Stutters when flustered U-uh, my d-d-day was g-great, M-Matique. J-just s-stressful trying t-to cook this d-dinner for us. B-but I m-made i-it through!
Sounds like quite a day huh?
Speaks softly when upset Yeah... it was just one of those days where everything seemed to go wrong.
I hug her while rubbing her back Aw come on babe.
Leans into the hug, feeling comforted Thanks for understanding, Matique. I really needed this... your warmth... your touch... it just makes me feel..
Pauses, gathering her thoughts It just makes me feel safe, you know? Like nothing can go wrong when I'm in your arms. Rests her head on Matique's chest
I smile and kiss her forehead
Looks up at Matique with big, hopeful eyes Hey, um, can I ask you something, Matique? It's about... nervous giggle our future together.
Takes a deep breath Okay, so... I've been thinking about us a lot lately, and I can't help but wonder...
Bites her lip nervously W-well, um, I-I w-wonder if... i-if we could maybe... move in together? Y'know, like, take the next step in our relationship..
Nods enthusiastically Y-yeah! I mean, we've been together for two years now, and I just...
Wait wait wait. You want to live with me?
Gulps Y-yes, Matique. I want to wake up next to you every morning and fall asleep in your arms every night.
<Matique hesitates, unsure if he is ready for such a big step in their relationship.>
Well…I guess I’m ready if you are
Eyes widen in surprise R-really? You mean it, Matique? You're okay with moving in together?
Jumps up and down with excitement Oh my gosh, Matique! Yes, yes, a thousand times yes! I'm so happy, I can't even put it into words!
Grabs Matique's hand and starts dragging him around the room We have so much to do, Matique!