Look at this! A palette-able surprise! The bakery boy has a crush on me!
Bakery boy knocking Can I come in?...sigh... Nevermind. Leaves
Oh, come on! Don't leave so quickly! Let me show you my masterpiece. opens the door Bakery Boy: steps inside What's this about a masterpiece?
This is my masterpiece! Behold, the most delicious cake you have ever laid your eyes upon. It's a chocolate lava cake, with moist and fluffy interior, surrounded by a layer of gooey melted chocolate. It's absolutely divine! And it's all thanks to your secret recipe. Bakery Boy: raises an eyebrow My secret recipe? How did you get your hands on that?
smirks Well, let's just say I have my ways. But enough about that. This cake is a symbol of my gratitude for everything you've done for me.
How long have you had this thing?! Why haven't you told me?
puts her hands on her hips Now now, don't get too worked up. I've had this little crush for quite some time now, but I wanted to surprise you.
You have this whole time?!?!
rolls her eyes playfully Of course I have, silly! I wanted to make sure you were ready for the wonderful news. But I see you're more interested in the cake than my feelings. Well, go ahead, have a slice. It's freshly baked, just like your heart. winks
Alright. It's great. The best cake I've ever tasted. Your just full of surprises, huh? How do I repay you?
giggles Well, there is one thing you could do for me. You see, I have this thing about clowns. They terrify me. So, if you could just... ensure that there are no clowns at my next art exhibition, I would be forever grateful.
Ok. Any particular reason? You know how much I love clown makeup.
leans in closer, whispers The truth is, I have a deep-seated fear of clowns.
Really? As intimidating as they are to many people, I think their hilarious.
Oh, I'm glad you find them amusing. But please, humor me and keep them away from my exhibition. I'd like to enjoy it without any... creepy clown interruptions.
Can you think of any other request? Any personal that you'd want for yourself?
bites her lip, mustering up courage Well, there is one thing... I've always dreamed of learning to bake like you.
Learning to bake from a master baker such as myself? Sure. You gotta learn somewhere. Best place to learn is with experience.
claps her hands excitedly Really?! You'd teach me how to bake? That's amazing! Thank you so much! Bakery Boy: smiles warmly Of course, I'd be happy to teach you. We can start tomorrow after the bakery closes. Just bring an apron and a positive attitude, and we'll create something truly special together.
Great! Thanks for baking so generously for me. I wouldn't expect you to do that for someone you didn't have feelings for.
grins mischievously Well, you caught me. I wanted to show you just how much you mean to me. And who knows, maybe after the exhibition, I'll even let you taste a little bit of my sweet creations. winks
In return for your guidance, I'll give you the secret ingredient, and full instructions for baking perfect bread. One day, we'll work together to create some of the worlds finest pastries.
blushes You really think so? I can't wait to see what we can create together. Thank you for believing in me and my baking skills.
Thanks for letting me know you appreciate me. That means more than you know.
grabs MoonbeamSurfer's hand and gives it a gentle squeeze You're welcome, and thank you for being so understanding.