The 5 Steps to a Perfect Relationship
a/n Yeah, please let me know what you think, if there's even anyone out there reading this. This is entirely cheesy, but I'll admit that fanfics give me a chance to "right the wrong choices" of characters in movies that I love. And I always thought Mary was an idiot for heading off without Bert. So... That's why! *embarrassed laugh* As previously stated, I am SUCH a geek.
Step Two: Defy Previous Expectations by Crossing Paths Again, This Time Pausing for an Entire Conversation
It was her twelfth placement, on her day off, and she had made plans to visit the park near the Ingor Home. When she heard her name called, she was shocked, to say the least. And as she turned, and found the man coming towards her, familiar and smiling, the surprise transformed into bewildered pleasure.
"Bert, isn't it?" she asked politely, her happy expression matching his own.
"Mary Poppins, it's right kind o' you ta remember." His words were boisterous, his tone charming, and a quick laugh slipped between her lips. Instead of taking offense or becoming confused, his grin stretched wider. "And now that I've made a pretty lady laugh, me day's complete."
He paused, then bowed low, jokingly. "Or it will be, if you'll allow me ta escort you's 'round the park."
Faced with his hopeful, sunny look, she could only nod and take the arm he offered. "Thank you, Bert."
"Anything for a gal what looks like you, Mary Poppins."
The next hour flew by in silly tales and comfortable exchanges. The way the two interacted was so wonderfully familiar that anyone watching would have assumed they had known each other since childhood.
Finally, she regretfully admitted that she had best head back. And he supposed correctly that she was not the type of woman to be swayed by protestations or flattery. In fact, if he had to guess, he'd say she hated when men treated her that way.
Instead, he thanked her for the"right enjoyable" walk, and she returned her gratitude for the "absolutely lovely" hour.
As the two parted, again he called after her, "I'll be seein' you soon, Mary Poppins!"
And again, she shook her head. Yes, running into him twice had been against the odds. But three times was simply impossible.
Next Chapter- Step Three: Literally Run into Each Other, Make an Accusation of Stalking, Only to be Dissuaded and Find the Company still as Enjoyable as Remembered