forum Heyo!// rp with FanficFanatic

Started January 25, 2021 by @ElderGodSwimwithGamers group

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Darius nodded, taking one of the strawberries and starting to cut it up.
"How much would you like?"

Mara shrugged a little. “Maybe less than half?” she said unsure since some of the strawberries were about the proportionate size of a watermelon to her.

"Got it!" Darius hummed, cutting a bit less than half of the strawberry off and cubing it so Mara wouldn't have to just eat giant slices of it.

Mara smiled gratefully as she watched Darius. The cubes would definitely be much easier for her to handle and take home, if there were any left. Though she realized now that she had forgotten her bag.

"Here- the white parts a bit more sour than the inner flesh." Darius offered some of the cubes to Mara, smiling.

“Thank you.” she said sincerely as she sat down near the pieces he gave her. Mara picked up a rich red cube and hummed happily as she bit into the juicy strawberry.

Darius took a moment to pull his own chair over, picking up one of the strawberries up and cutting off the leaves before just popping it in his mouth.

Mara smiled at the delicious flavor and closed her eyes as she took another bite.

Darius smiled as he saw how Mara was enjoying the strawberry, letting himself relaxed in his seat. They were fine- no one could touch them here. Could touch her.

Mara, obviously, hadn't forgotten this morning's incident already. It would take more time before that happened but she felt much safer with Darius watching over her and the delicious fresh fruit was certainly distracting her from those unpleasant memories. “This is so good.” she said, smiling brightly at her friend.

Darius smiled back, making sure his mouth was empty of any strawberry.
"I'm glad you like it! If you want I could get more different kinds of berries the next time I go to the store," he offered.

Mara’s eyes widened as she looked up at him. She knew that there were many different kinds of fruit and berries…. but she wasn't sure what they were all called. “Wha- What other kinds are there?” she asked.

"Well, there are blueberries," Darius started, thinking. "And raspberries. Most of the berries I see in stores are on the sweeter side, though some are sour. Most berries have several different varieties, too."

Mara nodded, taking in the information with a soft hum. “I don't think I've had too much that was sour… but I know I like sweet, like these.” she said lifting up a new piece of the strawberry before biting into it.

"Okay then! I can work with that, for sure." Darius smiled as he and Mara spoke, putting his hands on his knees for now.

Mara giggled a little as the juice dripped down her chin briefly. “What do you mean?” she asked, wiping the juice off with her hand.

"It's a surprise," Darius said, winking with a smile.

Mara raised a brow at the teasing but smiled back. “A good one, I hope.” she chuckled.

"Of course, of course!" Darius smiled, laughing softly.

“Good.” she smiled back, a little relieved though she was still a bit nervous. But that may have just been the way Mara was raised.

"So, what else shall we do?" Darius offered. He knew things still needed a bit to settle down after James, but they could take their time.

Mara shrugged a little at the question before remembering something. “Uhh, you did say that there was more to that story from yesterday.” she said a little shyly.

(I live!)

"Yes, much more!" Darius grinned, nodding some. "Want to watch more then?" The man offered his hand. He was down for a movie marathon.

(Yay!!!)

Mara smiled back at him and nodded, a soft rosy tint dusting her cheeks. “Yes, please.” she said as she stood up and carefully climbed onto his palm.

Darius was careful as he lifted Mara up towards his chest, his other hand right there just in case as he started out to the living room.