Chapter 8
Bear assembled the ingredients, focusing upon timing, so that all the elements came together at one time.
First though, was finding the beans, grinder, and coffee for the pot. He took a moment to appreciate the elegant set and the matching insulated glass cups. With this set in motion, next was breakfast
Bacon check, poached eggs check, and some grated potato for hash with a little fried onion for zing. Having the short order circus started, it was just sit back and manage.
The warm feeling slowly spread within him, and soon it started tapping upon his consciousness. He just felt good, at peace, in his element, and in his place. Call it what you want, he told himself, and then Bear felt her gaze.
Ma'am just said, "Dont mind me, I do like watching. Actually, I like to watch a lot. So keep doing what you are doing. Dont mind me."
Bear's inner self sought to be self conscious, but quickly realised he actually liked the scrutiny. More than liked. Shaking his head, he had to admit, he liked it a lot.
"Is there a problem?" Ma'am queried.
God, no, Bear pleaded within. No no no, as he felt a blush rising to engulf him. Oh dear, she is going to think me a pussy, turning red under her gaze.
Ma'am noticed his attitude and smiled, then pounced with enthusiasm. He was blushing, sinking into himself, upon my scrutiny. How delicious, I want more of this.
Ma'am then cleared her throat and asked again, "Are you sure all is okay?"
Oh dear, Bear now found himself lost, and could only stammer a reply,
"I'm, I'm," but this was all he got out. He then fled back to the stove, checking all the items were coming together. Watching this, Ma'am gave him a little space. Taking a seat on a stool at the breakfast island, noticing it was sticky from last night and this brought a deeply satisfying smile.
Catching Bears attention, she asked,
"Hows, is my coffee going?" pointing at the glass plunger that was waiting just out of her reach. Bear looked at the coffeepot and the short one distance to Ma'am's position.
Then ventured,
"Are you happy to self serve?" somewhat captured by her quick smile, then hearing,