Bites into a bean burrito, sauce dribbling down his chin. "This is just the appetizer, babe. Wait for dessert."
raises an eyebrow, smirking Cupcakes? You're pulling my leg! But I'm game if they're chocolate.
grins mischievously Well then, bring 'em on! Just make sure there's extra frosting for me.
excitedly Sweet! Now if you'll excuse me, I've got some last-minute preparations to make for this party.
Sure thing, see you soon!
rushes to the kitchen and starts rummaging through the cupboards Alright, time to get this place in order.
walks in with the cupcakes Ta-da!
grabs the box of cupcakes, eyes widening with excitement You didn't disappoint! These look delicious.
laughs Of course not! Now let’s dig in.
opens the box and grabs a cupcake, devouring it in just a few bites Mmm... heavenly! The frosting is to die for.
wipes the remnants of frosting from their lips with their thumb, smiling These are so good, I think I might have to make them a regular dessert at our parties.
grabs a bottle of champagne from the fridge You know what? Let's celebrate with a toast. To delicious cupcakes and unforgettable nights.
As Max and the Stranger clink their glasses together, they notice a sudden power outage in the apartment building.
Oh no, the power went out!
grabs a flashlight from the kitchen drawer Don't worry, babe. We'll navigate through this together. Let's find that candle I bought earlier and light it up.
searches through the drawers, finds the candle and lighter Found it! Now let's get this bad boy lit up and enjoy our night by candlelight.
lights the candle and places it on the table, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere How about we play a game by candlelight? It'll add a bit of mystery and romance to the night.
grabs a deck of cards from the coffee table I call it "Candlelight Secrets." We each have a set of cards, and we take turns drawing one.
Sounds intriguing…what’s the twist?
smirks mischievously The twist is that each card has a question or dare written on it. It'll test our patience, trust, and desire for each other.
shuffles the deck of cards, dealing two to each person Alright, here we go. You draw first.
draws a card Ask your favorite childhood memory.
smiles softly My favorite childhood memory is spending summer days at my grandparents' beach house. The sound of the waves and the smell of saltwater always brought me peace. Your turn!
My favorite childhood memory would have to be going to Disney World with my family when I was 8. It was magical.
grins That sounds amazing. Now it's my turn to draw. pulls a card from the deck Ah, it says "Dare to be affectionate for 10 minutes without any distractions."
blushes slightly Up for the challenge?
takes your hand and leads you to the couch, both hearts racing Absolutely. Let's make these next 10 minutes unforgettable.
heart pounding This is happening…
leans in, their lips brushing gently The moment we've been waiting for has arrived. Let's lose ourselves in this kiss, forget everything else, and just be present in each other's arms.
kisses back, losing myself in the moment
As they continue kissing, the candlelight flickers, casting shadows that seem to dance around them, creating an intimate and ethereal atmosphere.