forum Roleplay, anyone? (permanently closed)

Started January 25, 2018 by @blue_topaz

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She had retired from her room the night before. Though it took her a while to even fall asleep, she didn't even sleep for that long. 3 hours was lucky. Ana woke with a start, her heart racing her breathing shallow and quick. But she did not cry out, she did not scream. She never did. Ana rubbed her eyes and got up walking out of the room, her wavy brown hair slightly messy and in her face. Her mind a blur, despite her body feeling alert.

(Sorry about the super long wait. I'm writing a bit here and there whenever I get a spare moment.)

Joshua nodded before scooting off to make some food. Before long, a smokey sweet smell filled the air. Joshua skillfully stir-fried the thin slices of beef and separated lettuce leaves, setting them aside to wrap the beef in later. Taking out some left-over stir-fry noodles, he tossed those into a pan to reheat.

After a while, Joshua had made himself a rather hearty midnight meal. Bulgogi, Lettuce for wrapping the Bulgogi, and a classic "Asian Stir Fry Don' Know What" all modified slightly to accommodate for the lesser quantity of ingredients Joshua kept stashed away at his friend's apartment.

(A/N: "_____ Don' Know What" is basically an inside joke I know where you make something that's supposed to be a certain dish, but you just used the basic ingredients and then threw whatever you had in.)

Slowly she poked her head into the kitchen smelling the cooking. Again, it was really weird not eating the food she cooked for herself. Ana looked on curiously but said nothing. Maybe she should just go back…

Josh spotted a flash of brown hair, turning around he called out, "Ana?" As she peeked out from around the corner, Josh smiled brightly and held out the food he was carrying. "I made a bit too much. Do you want to eat a little with me? I dunno if you like this kind of food–uh, we have, like, stir-fried beef–cut really really thin. It's kinda sweet, kinda savory–a little bit of lettuce–I usually wrap the meat in it and eat it that way–and some stir-fry noodles. Do you want to try any? I mean, if you don't want to, that's okay…" Josh stood in the middle of the kitchen, awkwardly shifting his center of balance from one foot to the other. He felt bad eating alone, but at the same time, he didn't know whether the food he made would be palatable for her. Heck, he didn't even know if she was hungry. He mentally chided himself for his oversight. "I mean, uh, if you're hungry–that is…"

Dani laughed at her best friend's awkwardness. "Josh slow down!" She stood up and helped him carry the food to the coffee table. Then she whispered in his ear, "I'm pretty sure Ana gets really nervous when people try to talk to her to fast. Be a little slower." She suggested kindly, still laughing inside at her friends misfortune.

She froze as her name was called. Oh dear… Ana looked to see Josh in the kitchen. Wait what was he doing up this late? Why was he making food this late? Ana opened her mouth to voice her confusion but thought better of it. Don't be rude. Don't ask anything. Questions only lead to more trouble anyways right? "You made this?" she asked softly coming closer. Oh, stir-fry, she never actually made that before. "I mean um…sure…I've never had stir fry before so…" why did she say that? That information wasn't even relevant! Ugh. She did remember she hadn't actually eaten in a while. "I…I guess I am hungry…It's been a while since I last ate s-so…" She didn't know he could cook. At least, that was something she shared in common with somebody right?

Dani could hardly hold back her laughter, and she felt bad about it. But after everything they had all been through, it was nice to see her new(and old) friends happy, even if Ana and Josh were really awkward.

(Okay it's back!)
(Not really? I mean, this is supposed to be a proper establishment. It's not like some camp or whatever…but whatever works for you. I just think it's a bit odd. XD)

"Oh, okay! Here, let me bring this to the coffee table and then we can eat."

As he made his way over to the coffee table, Dani leaned down to whisper in his ear. "I'm pretty sure Ana gets really nervous when people try to talk to her to fast. Be a little slower."

"Aish–you're right. Sorry." Josh ducked his head in apology. It was always Dani to the rescue. Saving everyone from him and his big mouth. He sighed inwardly as he set the food down on the table. He snuck an apologetic look at Ana, but couldn't find the right way to apologize. He should probably just keep quiet. Nearby, the flowers he had set down had started to wilt. Figures. Sitting down, the furthest he could from everyone else, he pulled out a small pink mp3 player and a set of earbuds. Turning the mp3 player on, he stuck one bud in his ear and began to play some music, mumbling out the lyrics in a halfhearted manner as he ate his food.