forum Sand in my shoes //closed//

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

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“No, it's ok, I don't mind. Plus, I'm the one who recommended this place. It's the least I can do.”

"Are you sure? " she was felt a little embarrassed that someone she didn't know was going to be paying for tonight it's not that it was a problem she's just used to it only being her

“I’m sure.” he nodded, smiling gently. It may have been a while since he went out like this, but he was used to paying. And it seemed rude to make her pay.

"Well thank you I appreciate that. ' she said softly with a gentle smile

“No problem.” he smiled back. He wouldn't say it out loud, yet, but he was already thinking about how cute Maria look when she smiled like that.

Maria was actually having a pretty good time she was enjoying Marcus's company she was looking as the specific features of his face now that she was paying attention he was pretty handsome

Marcus raised a brow slightly as she stared at him and did his best not to blush. Though the low fire-like lighting of their surroundings probably helped hide it. It wasn't dark in here by any means, but if this were a date the ambiance could be called romantic.

She looked away from him blushing a bit "Sorry."

“It's alright.” he said, clearing his throat as his cheeks finally started turning pink. “Uhh… Would you like a drink?”

"Uh sure… Is there anything you would recommend? "

“Well, it depends on what you like, but they have a good variety here.” he said, handing her the drink menu.

She accepted the menu from Marcus and smiled at him before skimming through it "I think I might get a margarita. ''

“Can't go wrong with a classic.” he hummed with a nod before glancing around for a waiter. “And they actually have some good food here too. One of my favorites is the coconut shrimp.” he admitted.

"I've never eaten shrimp before.. "

“Oh. Uh… Would you like to try it?” he asked, already thinking of other options in case she didn't want to.

"I could try it depending on how much it is." She didn't want Marcus to spend a lot of money on someone he's just met

“It's not that expensive… The calamari is a bit more pricey, but it's very good.” he informed her. “They're big on seafood themed foods here.”

"I've never really eaten much seafood. "

“Oh, so it's all-new for you then?” he realized. “If you'd like to try it, we can order a sampler platter. It has a little bit of everything.” he offered.

*if that's okay with you I wouldn't mind trying it. "

“Oh, it's fine with me.” he smiled brightly as a waiter finally came over.

“Sorry for the wait. What can I start you with?”

Maria looked at Marcus and smiled and then turned to the waiter "id like a strawberry margarita please. " she said softly trying to mask her accent as much as possible

Marcus smiled encouragingly back and waited until the waiter turned to him. “I’ll have a Long Island ice tea and we’ll be splitting a seafood sampler.”

“Alright. I’ll bring that out for you in a moment.”

"Thank you. " she fidgeted with her dress as she looked away from Marcus with a slight blush

“Are you alright?” Marcus asked gently as the waiter left, noticing how shy she was acting.