Giggles, holding a cookbook with slightly trembling hands So, um, it says to, uh, whisk the eggs... gently?
Matique
Sure darling
Starts whisking the eggs vigorously, accidentally splashing some on the countertop Oops! Sorry about that, I'll try to be more careful...
Matique
Nonsense darling, no harm done
Smiling sheepishly Thanks for being so understanding, Matique. Continues whisking the eggs gently, making sure not to spill any more
Matique
Can I help babe?
Oh, um, sure! That would be great, Matique. Maybe you can, uh, help me chop the vegetables? Points to the chopping board and hands Matique a knife
Matique
Alrighty then
Looks at Matique expectantly So, um, which vegetable should we chop first? The carrots or the... uh, broccoli?
Matique
Uh the carrots..
Nods eagerly Okay, the carrots it is! Grabs a carrot and places it on the chopping board, handing Matique the knife Here you go, Matique.
Matique
I then chop them up
Claps her hands excitedly Wow, Matique! You're such a pro with the knife! Look at those perfectly chopped carrots! Laughs softly
Matique
Laughs softly Well, thank you darling~
Blushing slightly Um, hey Matique, can I ask you something? It's kinda silly, but... do you think I'm a good cook?
Matique
Of course you are babe
<Ava feels more confident in her cooking skills and continues to experiment with new recipes>
Matique
Sooo how was your day?
Stutters when flustered U-uh, my d-d-day was g-great, M-Matique. J-just s-stressful trying t-to cook this d-dinner for us. B-but I m-made i-it through!
Matique
Sounds like quite a day huh?
Speaks softly when upset Yeah... it was just one of those days where everything seemed to go wrong.
Matique
I hug her while rubbing her back Aw come on babe.
Leans into the hug, feeling comforted Thanks for understanding, Matique. I really needed this... your warmth... your touch... it just makes me feel..
Matique
Yes?
Pauses, gathering her thoughts It just makes me feel safe, you know? Like nothing can go wrong when I'm in your arms. Rests her head on Matique's chest
Matique
I smile and kiss her forehead
Looks up at Matique with big, hopeful eyes Hey, um, can I ask you something, Matique? It's about... nervous giggle our future together.
Matique
I guess so?
Takes a deep breath Okay, so... I've been thinking about us a lot lately, and I can't help but wonder...
Matique
And what’s that?
Bites her lip nervously W-well, um, I-I w-wonder if... i-if we could maybe... move in together? Y'know, like, take the next step in our relationship..
Matique
Really?
Nods enthusiastically Y-yeah! I mean, we've been together for two years now, and I just...
Matique
Wait wait wait. You want to live with me?
Gulps Y-yes, Matique. I want to wake up next to you every morning and fall asleep in your arms every night.
Matique
Are you sure?
<Matique hesitates, unsure if he is ready for such a big step in their relationship.>
Matique
Well…I guess I’m ready if you are
Eyes widen in surprise R-really? You mean it, Matique? You're okay with moving in together?
Matique
If you are babe
Jumps up and down with excitement Oh my gosh, Matique! Yes, yes, a thousand times yes! I'm so happy, I can't even put it into words!
Matique
Hehe
Grabs Matique's hand and starts dragging him around the room We have so much to do, Matique!