forum Sand in my shoes //closed//

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

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“Yeah. I've heard that before.” he nodded, choking back a surprised laugh at her bluntness. “I… I’m not even going to argue right now.”

Maria smirked a little bit and shook her head "why is that? '

Marcus chuckled, shaking his head. “Honestly, because I don't think there is anything I can say in defense of my gender. And I'm trying to get over you being so casually blunt about this whole thing.”

"Why wouldn't I be blunt? "

“Oh, I didn't mean it as a bad thing. It just caught me off guard.” he assured. “I actually like that you're so straightforward about stuff.”

"Oh.. Well thank you, I'm sorry my mother didn't really like conversation so I don't really beat around the bush,. And my father he was a sports man I got along with him a little better I was more of a daddies girl and my brother was a momma's boy. "

“Don't be sorry.” he smiled. “Being an only child, I got pretty equal attention from my parents… At least I think I did.” he shrugged. “Hard to tell when don't have anything to compare it to.”

"Ah well I'm kinda glad I didn't turn out an only child actually, sometimes when that happens the kid turns out a spoiled brat that no one likes.' She paused for a moment before smiling at him " I'm glad you're not like that. "

“Me too.” he nodded. “I’ve definitely seen and heard of those kids. Fortunately, my dad… He was a former military so he was pretty strict. Not mean or anything but didn't let me give him any shit.” he admitted with a shrug.

"Oh well that's good that he knew how to take care of you, and what of your mother? I haven't exactly heard much of your parents. "

“My mom was great. She was more… artistic than me and my dad and the only person who could make my dad back down from anything.” he smiled softly. “She tried to teach me how to cook but that ended in disaster so we started going on runs together. It's how she cleared her head.”

"That sounds…really nice actually, wait you don't know how to cook? "

“Well, not much.” he admitted, blushing softly. “I know how to make simple things, a lot of prepackaged stuff or frozen foods. But… Yeah. I just don't have the skill to actually cook from a recipe.” he shrugged. “I thought I mentioned that earlier.”

(Eep I'm not sure if he did or not I couldn't remember I'm sorry! )

"Oh well maybe one day u could try and teach you how I'm a great teacher. " she paused for a moment to think "um well you might have I'm sorry if I didn't remember all the excitement today has had an impact. "

(no worries 👍 I think it was during the beach scene)

“Well, I won't say no if you really think you can help this kitchen disaster.” he smiled, poking fun at himself. “Though it would have to be at my place. I refuse to risk breaking or burning anything in your kitchen.” he added before shrugging. “It's alright. I’m glad you're having a good time.”

Maria laughed a little and nodded "that could work I think I trust you enough for that. " she said jokingly

“Alright.” Marcus smiled at hearing her laugh. “So, what would you teach me how to make?” he asked before finally taking a bite of his carnival food.

She laughed again and continued eating "well I would like to start you out with something simple maybe breakfast foods like eggs and toasts or bacon and those are very easy to make alone and common foods so it's important to learn that. "

Marc nodded a little and smiled back. “That's fair. Though I do know how to make toast. The bacon, on the other hand, I've burned before.” he admitted, rubbing the back of his neck.

"Aw don't feel to bad it's easy to burn bacon but I can show you an easy way to do it . "

“I’d appreciate that.” Marcus smiled again, sincerely. “Do you normally cook a lot? I mean, other than at the bakery.”

"When I'm at home sadly not as much as if like for I mean I cook my usual meals on my days off but you know how it is jobs are very busy but I pay my bills so I definitely won't complain I live my bakery it's pretty much all I have anymore. "

Marcus nodded with a soft sincere smile. “Yeah. Jobs take up too much of the day in general so I get what you mean. Though it's always nice when you get to do something you love.” he agreed. “But in my case… It's one of those “those who can't do, teach” situations. Not that I'm complaining.”

"Yeah I suppose but I love my job all the same it can get frustrating but that's the future of it I guess keeps things interesting. "

“That's always a good thing. But I understand how jobs can get frustrating. There’s always those people who think they know your job better than you do.” he sighed, rolling his eyes. “I don't know how interesting that can get in a gym though.”