forum Sand in my shoes //closed//

Started June 06, 2022 by @Nyx-is-with-frost health_and_safety brightness_7

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" it's definitely worth it it's beautiful out her. " she really didn't mind all the questions he asked she was just glad to meet someone friendly on her first day

“I won't argue with that.” he laughed, glad that his day seems to have turned around. Sure, he would have to deal with those problems later but for now, it was nice to forget about them and just enjoy this surprisingly nice time.

"So do you have anything fun to do around here besides the beach? "

“Depends on your definition of fun.” he smiled a little mischievously. “Of course, there's some good nightclubs, a couple of concerts both on and off the beach. Umm, bonfires… occasionally. You know what, you just tell me what you like to do, or want to do while you're here, and I can recommend a few places.” he suggested.

"Well those actually sound like they could be pretty fun." She said laughing a little

Marcus laughed a little with her and nodded. “Yeah, they are! Especially this one hole-in-the-wall place. It's called The Beachfront but it's not actually on the beach. It's more in a basement with a lot of Tiki torches out front.”

"Sounds interesting, maybe I should try it out. "

“I think you should. It's a great place.” he nodded. “Hey, maybe I'll see you there sometime?”

"Maybe you will, " she said with a smirk

“Well, you got a fifty/fifty chance tonight.” he winked back. “I haven't made up my mind yet, but I've been debating between that place or the actual beach.”

Well why not both? We could " accidentally" bump into each other…." she looked down at her checkerd skirt and white blouse "after I go shopping that is. " she said with a chuckle

“Sure. That'll be fun.” he smiled. “Which would you like to “bump” into me at first?”

"Well I could show up at the club around 10 and then later on I could head to the beach and if someone happens to tag along I wouldn't complain. " she smiled back and ran her fingers through her hair

“Sounds like a plan.” he nodded. “I’ll meet you there. Ah. And it looks like this is your home for the summer.” he said, realizing that they had finally arrived.

"Holy shit. " she gasped and covered her mouth "sorry but this place is bigger than my apartment back in London! "

Marcus laughed a little at her surprised exclamation and shook his head. “It's alright. Though if London apartments are anything like the ones in New York, then I don't blame you.” he said, trying to assure her a little.

"Their incredibly small unless you pay ridiculously for something and even then you might as well buy a house. " she said laughing a little

“Yep. That’s how my friend describes the ones in New York.” he nodded, laughing with her.

"You wouldn't happen to know where any good stores are would you? "

“I know a few.” he nodded. “Actually, we passed a couple on the way here. Just a block or two back that way.”

"Oh okay good so I won't get lost going to the store. " she said jokingly

“Hopefully not.” he smiled at her, chuckling softly as he handed back her phone.

"Thank you for helping me I hope it wasn't to much trouble. "

“Nah. No trouble at all.” he assured. “I actually enjoyed walking with you.” he admitted with a small, almost shy, smile.

"So did i. " she said smiling back him "I'm looking forward to tonight

“You won't be disappointed.” he promised as he shared her excitement about their… “not” date since they had just met and didn't really know each other well enough for that.

"I better not be. " she teased she was surprised at how excited she was about tonight even though she just met Marcus

Marcus smiled, chuckling softly. “You can tell me if you were at the end of the night. I’ll see you at The Beachfront.” he said as he started to walk away.

"Bye." She waved before turning around ah heading into her temporary home "Jesus Christ this place is like a mansion. "

Now, in a much better mood, Marcus headed back to where he was staying. It wasn't quite as fancy as were Maria rented but he didn't need much. And he wanted to be ready for tonight anyway. He had plenty of time but he still wanted to look nice.