Maria: glances up, eyes widen What the hell are you doing here? You still stalking me?
no I’m just traveling and I saw you so I came over to say hi
she lets out a laugh Oh, so you're just traveling, huh? Just happened to stumble upon me in this crowded market?
she raises an eyebrow What a coincidence.
laughs No, just in town for work. Thought I'd say hi. How's life treating you?
smiles, shakes her head slightly Life's been... interesting. Been keeping busy with my journalism work. How about you? Still running around like a madman?
hugs you tightly I miss you so much!
is surprised by the tight embrace, but returns it Hey, hey, calm down. Miss me that much, huh? chuckles lightly, but there's warmth in her eyes
I hug you tightly I’m so happy I found you!
laughs, surprised by your sudden embrace
Hey, watch it! You're gonna squeeze the life out of me.
steps back, eyeing you with a mix of surprise and annoyance
What are you doing here, anyway?
chuckles Nope, just in town on business. Thought I'd say hi while I could.
grins Well, I'm glad you did. It's been ages. How've you been?
shoves notebook into her bag and gives you a hug
I chuckle no I just came down here for vacation. how have you been?
smiles, looking you up and down Well, I've been fine, mostly working on some stories and exploring the city. What about you? Last time we spoke, you were talking about moving to Europe.
I wrap my arms around your waist from behind I’m sorry for stalkin~
lets out a small gasp, taken by surprise, before smiling Oh, shut up. You know I love it when you do that. leans back against you, enjoying the embrace
no I’m just traveling and happened to see you
sighs Of course, you did. You always seem to show up at the most unexpected moments.
looks around at the stalls Well, what brings you to this neck of the woods? Looking for some authentic local cuisine?
blushes slightly, puts a hand over the spot where you kissed
Watch it, gringo. I'm still mad at you. You left without saying goodbye.
chuckles Only if that means I get to see this beautiful face every day. How have you been, Maria?
she rolls her eyes and chuckles, shaking her head Oh, stop it. I've been fine, just working on some articles and enjoying the local cuisine. How about you? Still breaking hearts everywhere?
raises an eyebrow You missed me? Is that why you've been showing up randomly in all these places? I thought I told you to stop stalking me. smirks
no I just happened to be here for work
raises an eyebrow, unconvinced
Sure, sure. And what kind of work brings you to this part of town?
I give you a big hug I’m so happy to see you again!
returns the hug, laughing Well, well, if it isn't my old roommate. It's good to see you too. What brings you here?
I chuckle no I’m just traveling
raises an eyebrow Right. And I'm just a humble freelance journalist, not secretly working for a major news network.
Maria's cheeks flush red as you kiss her neck, caught off guard by your sudden affection
Hey, hey! Quit it, we're in public!
She playfully shoves you away, trying to maintain a stern expression