Tears streaming down his face, voice quivering Babe, please, I just... I need you sooo much right now.
leaning in closer, speaking softly Alright, sweetheart, I'm here. Just focus on me, okay?
sniffles, wipes away tears Thank you, TaffyJoy. hugs tightly You're the best thing that ever happened to me.
smiling gently And you're my whole world, Max. Let's forget about everything else and just be us tonight.
nods, sniffles Yeah, let's do that. Just you and me, babe. grabs TaffyJoy's hand Can we go somewhere more private?
leads TaffyJoy to a secluded room, glancing around nervously I... I have something special planned for us. fidgets with their fingers
grinning nervously Well, you know how I've been taking those cooking classes, right? winks
excitedly Well, tonight, I thought I'd surprise you with a romantic dinner just for us! gestures towards the beautifully set table
Wow, Max! This looks amazing. You really went all out.
blushing and fidgeting Th-thank you, TaffyJoy. I wanted to show you how much you mean to me. takes a deep breath
Oh, you've definitely succeeded, Max. This is so sweet of you.
nervously twirling a lock of hair I-I hope you like it, TaffyJoy. I spent hours preparing this meal for you. glances at the food
I love it max kisses his cheek
giggling nervously I can't wait for you to taste it! starts serving the food onto TaffyJoy's plate
Thank you, babe. This looks delicious. starts eating
<As they enjoy their intimate dinner, Max accidentally spills hot sauce on TaffyJoy's lap, causing her to yelp in pain and jump up, scorching her skin.>
Fuck, Max! That's hot! jumps up, holding her lap
panicking Oh my god, TaffyJoy! I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to spill it! rushes over with a towel
It's okay, Max. Just... just be careful next time, okay?
frantically dabbing at TaffyJoy's lap with the towel I'm so sorry, TaffyJoy! I didn't mean to hurt you!
Calm down, Max. It's fine. Just... stop rubbing it. It's making it worse.
gasps I-I'm sorry, TaffyJoy. I didn't mean to hurt you. sets the towel aside and grabs a cold compress Here, let me put this on your lap.
Thank you, Max. That's better. winces as she touches the affected area Damn, that's still hot.
breathing heavily I-I'll get some ice, TaffyJoy. I promise it'll help cool it down faster.
Okay, babe. Take your time.
rushes to the kitchen and opens the freezer Ice, ice, ice... where's the damn ice? Ah, here it is! grabs a tray and starts cracking ice into a plastic bag Ice: voice from inside the freezer Hey, Max! Need some help with that?
laughs lightly Good one, Ice. Now, Max, hurry back before you freeze something else.
hastily returns with the bag of ice Sorry for the delay, TaffyJoy. Here, let me put this on your lap. gently presses the ice against TaffyJoy's scalded skin Ice: voice from inside the freezer You better be careful, Max. Don't want to turn TaffyJoy into a popsicle!
laughs softly Shut up, Ice. Max, thank you. It feels better already.
nervously chuckles Yeah, yeah, Ice. Keep your frosty comments to yourself. continues to apply the ice to TaffyJoy's lap
Max, it's getting better. You're doing good.
smiles nervously Thanks, TaffyJoy. I'm glad it's helping. pauses Um, I... I was thinking maybe we could... bites lip
blushes deeply Maybe we could... go for a swim? The pool is all set up and it could help cool you down even more. What do you think?
looks disappointed, but quickly recovers Oh, okay! No problem. Just thought it would be fun. How about we cuddle by the fireplace instead?
grabs a cozy blanket and leads TaffyJoy to the luxurious fireplace Let's make ourselves comfortable, TaffyJoy. arranges the blanket on the couch and pats the spot next to him Come on, let's snuggle up and enjoy each other's company.
lays down next to Max Mmm, this is nice. Your heart is racing, Max. Relax.
takes a deep breath and tries to calm down Sorry, TaffyJoy. I tend to get a bit nervous around you. fidgets with his fingers
glancing around nervously Um, TaffyJoy, I... I have a surprise for you. reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small velvet box
hands trembling, opens the box to reveal a delicate silver necklace It's a... um, a symbol of my love for you. voice cracking