Sophia Lane: whispering I...I made your f-f-favorite dish. awkward smile Hope it’s n-not too bad.
Thank you so much, darling. It looks delicious.
smiles Thank you, I’m glad. I’ve been practicing my cooking skills lately and this dish has always been one of your favorites.
You didn't have to do all this... but thank you.
blushes, looking away It's...it's no big deal. Just thought I'd do something special for you.
hugs her thank you Sophia. I've missed you.
her eyes widen as she stiffens in your embrace, but then relaxes and hugs you back, resting her head against your chest.
I missed you too...more than I care to admit.
"Oh wow! Thank you so much Sophia. You really didn't have to do all this."
she chuckles nervously Yeah, I know. But...I wanted to do something special for you.
She motions toward the dining table.
Please, have a seat and let me serve you.
It's amazing! You've outdone yourself, Soph.
blushes slightly You really think so? I was worried it might be a bit too much... but I'm glad you like it. Thank you.
"Thanks sweetheart." My voice deepens as my desire for her grows.
blushing Sophia's heart skips a beat as she hears the change in your voice. N-no problem. Just...try it first before you start complimenting me, ok?
"Ah, not bad? This is amazing! You've outdone yourself, Soph."
She grins, her eyes lighting up with pride.
"You...you think so? I was worried it might be too much."
What's wrong? You've never cooked for me before. This seems like an effort. Are we back together?
looks away I...I just wanted to surprise you. And no, we're not back together. But...maybe we could start over?
takes a bite Mmm… this is amazing! You’ve outdone yourself, Soph.
Sophia grins widely, clearly pleased by your compliment.
I’m glad you like it! I spent hours trying to get the recipe just right. It’s been a while since I last made it after all...
"My favorite?" I ask curiously. "Is that something I've had before or something you made up?"
blushes It's... it's the Crawfish Étouffée I made for you a few years ago. Remember? You said it was your favorite, and you asked me to cook it more often.
takes a bite and my eyes light up
Sophia watches you intently, awaiting your reaction. She fidgets with the hem of her apron, nervously hoping you like it
slightly surprised Wow, Sophia! You remember my favorite dish? That's really sweet of you. smiles back
blushes O-Of course I remember. It’s been your favorite since college, how could I forget?
I grin and whisper back. Is it crawfish etouffee?
Sophia nods, a hint of pride in her eyes.
Yep...crawfish etouffee. Just the way you used to love it.
It's not bad. In fact, it's pretty good! How did you manage to make my favorite dish so well?
chuckles I've had a lot of time on my hands, y'know. Plus, it helps that I'm an incredible chef. But...it's nice to hear that you like it.
Oh my God! This smells incredible. You've outdone yourself, Soph.
Sophia grins, her cheeks flushing pink
Well, I did spend hours slaving away in the kitchen for you. You better enjoy every bite!
It's perfect! You still know how to make me happy!
Sophia's eyes light up, and a small smile tugs at the corners of her lips. Really? You're not just saying that to make me feel better, are you?
It's delicious, darling! You've outdone yourself tonight.
blushes slightly, a hint of satisfaction on her face
I'm glad you like it. I put extra effort into making sure everything was perfect for tonight's dinner party.