- Oh. And why is that, Jini?

- You played your cards so well in making my brother agree so that you can accompany me to France. My reputation? He doesn't know that it's you that I need protection from.

- How about you, little fox?

- Me? What about me?

- You tricked your brother to. You don't need two days to learn french since you already know.

- Oh. It's that's so? But I don't remember how to speak anymore. How about you help me practice before we leave.

- It will be my pleasure to help you remember. But before that let's go to the movies. I rented a hall for us alone at your favorite movie theater. It's a good place to remember how to speak the language of french kisses. Mike said as he drove his car to the movie theater parking lot. He got out of the car, went around to open the car door for Jini, hold his hand for her as she placed her hand in his to get out of the car.

Inside the hall

- For how long did you rent this place?

- Two hours. I wanted four hours instead.

- Why didn't you do it then?

- I was thinking about the fact that our lips will look to swollen if we kiss for four hours straight. Said Mike as he pulled Jini from her chair into his lap.

- Well we can use ice for that, so I wouldn't mind kissing for four hours. And if our lips become to cold from the ice we can warm them by kissing again. Besides, my brother will be busy later with Mark so he won't be home to see us. As for my parents, they are at a party the whole night. So we don't have to worry about them. Let's start our practice. Said Jini as she began to give him a french lesson about kisses.

Meanwhile at the restaurant...

- Dave, did you find out what Mike likes to eat. Did you manage to ask my sister?

- Bro, she didn't reply me yet. I've sent her like a dozen of text messages, I also called her but she didn't answered. She's probably busy with her leaving for France.

- Did you tried to call Mike?

- I did, but he doesn't answer as well.

- Okay, then just let the be. Call Mark instead and ask him directly. Tell him that you are preparing the dishes for tomorrow's gathering and that you want to make everyone's favorite dishes.

- Okay. But you'll own me one.

- Sure thing, bro. Now call him already. I want to know what ingredients I need to prepare.

Mark was at his home thinking about what Helen told him earlier at the cafe when his phone rang.

- Hi, Mark.

- Hi, Dave. Did something happened?

- No. I just called you because I need to know your favorite food. I'm in charge of making the dishes tomorrow and you are the only one that I don't know what you like.

- Hmm. I like frog legs...

- What? Frog legs?

- Hey. Stop yelling. You are hurting my ears. Besides, I was only joking. I like mac & cheese.

- Phew. You scared me for a moment. Okay. Thank you for telling me. See you tomorrow. Bye.

- Bye, Dave.

- Why did you screamed? What's the deal with frog legs? Don't tell me that is what Mark likes to eat?

- Yeah, so you better go look for frog legs. Oh, by the way you have an hour until the market closes so you better hurry. 'Should I arrange a beautiful, romantic table just for the two of them in one of the private rooms? I'll have to think about that.' Dave thought as he turned around so that Bryan won't see his mean smile on his face.

- Yeah, yeah. I'm going. See you later.

- Bryan. Better come back after I close the restaurant. I don't want you near me as when you get over exited with something you make me nervous and I can't concentrate on cooking. 'Sorry bro, but I don't want to be here when you'll find out that I lied to you about what Mark likes. Your wrath is too terrifying.'

- Okay. I'm going now. Oh, I forgot, try calling my sister to ask her about the dessert that Mark would like to eat. You know what, forget it. I'll call him myself. Bye.

Bryan went outside the restaurant to where he parked his car, got in, took his phone from his jacket and dialed Mark's number.

- h.e.l.lo Mark.

- Hi, Bryan. Do you need something?

- No. Actually yes. Dave forgot to ask you what dessert you like?

- Ha? Isn't Jini doing the desserts for tomorrow?

- I don't want her to be tired since she has to much to do and to little time for her going to France. I will do it.

- Okay. I'm not picky about desserts. I'm fine with everything you make.

- Okay. I'll tell him. By the way, do you really like to eat frog legs?

When he didn't heard Mark's reply, Bryan thought that the call got interrupted, but after a few seconds he heard him laughing through the phone.

- Bryan, don't get mad, but Dave lied to you, I was only joking. Mac & cheese. That's my favorite dish.

- What? I'm so gonna make him pay. Mark, can I ask you something?

- Sure.

- Can you came after Dave closes the restaurant there. I need your help with tasting the desserts for tomorrow. Dave has a date and can't help me. And I want everything to be perfect for Jini.

- What time do you need me to be there?

- At 10 PM. If that's okay with you?

- Okay. See you then. Bye.

- See you later. Bye.

As Bryan was checking again that everything was in order for when Mark got at the restaurant, he got really nervous about this. He didn't know how Mark will react if he will find out that this was more like a date that tasting the desserts. He was about to call Mark since he was a bit late, the back door of the restaurant opened and Mark came inside. Bryan turned around to look at Mark and got surprised to see that Mark was wearing a dark s.h.i.+rt with black jeans. He began to blush as Mark sight who looked like the models on magazines covers, actually better that them.

- Bryan. Hi.

- Hi, Mark. Said Bryan unable to take his eyes away from Mark.

- I'm thirsty. Do you have c.o.ke or mineral water?

- Yes. Go sit at the bar and I will bring you something.

- Okay.

Mark went to the bar, sat on a chair and waited for Bryan to bring him to drink. He looked around the restaurant since it was his first time coming here. He really liked how they used the antique decorations for the restaurant. He especially liked the antique car that was placed in the restaurant for the costumers to take pictures siting in it, or next to it. It was Jini who told him about the car, so he got curious about it, and now that he saw it he couldn't wait to take pictures with it. He would have to wait until Bryan came back to ask him to take pictures with him inside and next to the car. He began spinning with the chair since Bryan hadn't came with the drink. A few moments later Bryan finally showed up with both drinks so that Mark can drink whatever he wanted.

- Here. Sorry that I came late with them. There weren't anymore drinks in the fridge so I had to go in the storage room for them.

- Thank you. If I've know that I wouldn't ask you for it.

- Nonsense. I don't mind. I need to check the desserts that are in the oven still. I made you some mac & cheese since I thought you'll probably be hungry by now. Five more minutes and they are done. Said Bryan after he checked to see if the dish was ready. Seeing that Mark was still spinning with chair Bryan told him:

- Stop spinning, you're making me dizzy.

- Then don't look at me.

Seeing that his words didn't make Mark stop spinning, Bryan went to him, grabbed the chair handles on each side of Mark and pressed his lips on Mark's lips.

- See, now you stopped spinning. Said Bryan as he went back to his working table smiling to himself.

- I don't mind kissing you again if you continue to spin around with the chair.

Mark was a bit shocked by the sudden kiss, but recovered quickly as he saw the grin on Bryan's face.

- The mac & cheese are ready. Let's go to one of the private rooms as I don't want Dave to come and disturb us in case his date didn't work. Just give me a second to check the dessert, I think they are ready too. I made some m.u.f.fins. Do you want to help me decorate them after we finish eating?

- Okay.

Mark followed Bryan to the room. He sat down as Bryan began serving him a plate of his favorite mac & cheese.

- Here. Hope you like it.

- Thank you. Said Mark as he took a bite.

- Wow. These are the best mac & cheese ever. You sure do know how to cook.

Bryan didn't said anything, he just sat there smiling and looking at Mark enjoying the food he made for him.

- Aren't you gonna eat?

- I'm not really hungry. But I would like a bite. Bryan said as he got up, went to Mark side, grabbed his hand and took the food from the fork before Mark eat it. That move made Mark blush and made Bryan want to tease him more, but since he didn't wanted to scare him he stopped for now.

- If you are done, should we go to decorate the m.u.f.fins?

- Okay. Said Mark who was still blus.h.i.+ng.

- But you have to show me how since I never done that?

- Sure thing. We will use cream first. But first you have to put an ap.r.o.n on. Here. Let me help you with it. Mark's face became more red that before looking at Bryan who surprised him as he hugged him so that he can tie the ap.r.o.n for him.

- Now let's start decorating.

Bryan showed Mark first how to use the cream to decorate the m.u.f.fins. Mark thought it was easy to do that, but as soon as he tried he wanted to give up. Bryan started laughing as seeing Mark's angry face. So he went behind Mark, wrapped his left hand around Mark's waist and put his right hand on top Mark's hand and helped him decorate a few m.u.f.fins until he got the hang of it. Bryan didn't let go of Mark's waist even if he got better at decorating. He then took one of the m.u.f.fins from the tray and asked Mark:

- How about you taste one and tell me how it is?

Mark turned his face to Bryan when he heard him what he said. He took a bite from the m.u.f.fin letting the m.u.f.fin melt in his mouth, he didn't took his eyes from Bryan face as he did that. Seeing that a small piece of cream remained on Mark's lips, Bryan couldn't help but lick it. That made Mark tremble and Bryan to smile. Bryan didn't care anymore, he began kissing Mark with a pa.s.sion that he had never felt. He got surprised when Mark parted his lips by sliding his tongue inside making him deepened their kisses more. They only stopped when they where both left without breath. Trying to pull himself together, Bryan finally said to Mark:

- I think it's time for us to go home before things get out of hand between us. Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy our kisses... Bryan didn't manage to finish his words when Mark stared kissing him again. He couldn't help it, but to return Mark's kisses. After a while Mark broke the kiss and said to Bryan while trying to catch his breath:

- Now we can go home...