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[pengrin]

[Nagisa is so going to ask.] What did you get Haru-chan and Mako-chan? I wanna see!

[theorymaniac]

I made them chocolates, of course. I already put them in their mailboxes, or I could show you.

_{[ He said that as if it was an obvious thing. Give him a moment and he would realize that he didn't do nearly as much for them as he did Nagisa. ]}

[pengrin]

[He smiles. He's not gonna push it right now... maybe later :)]

I do wanna see- but I'm also hungry, Rei-chan!

[theorymaniac]

_{[ WOW.... ]}

I have the molds I used, but that's it. I have not delivered Sousuke-san's chocolates yet, so I'll show you those, but I suppose I will cook for you now before you start getting impatient.

_{[ Rei went over to put on an apron and then went to the already laid out ingredients for what he was going to cook them. ]}

[pengrin]

Yay! Rei-chan, can I help?

[Don't let him help with too much or he'll just...throw away the vegetables while Rei isn't looking or something. He hovers around the kitchen, inspecting everything curiously.]

[theorymaniac]

I suppose so, but I refuse to let you add the spices or deal with the vegetables! I know you'll put too much salt and sugar on everything...

_{[ The last time he let Nagisa make one single veggie was the time he probably poured sugar on them and called it an "accident" when it was clearly on purpose.... ]}

[pengrin]

I said that was an accident, Rei-chan! [He laughs, making it clear that... yeah, it wasn't an accident at all.] So, so! What should I do?

[theorymaniac]

I saw you do it, and I know that it was not an accident.

_{[ He caught him red-handed that one time where Nagisa was probably climbing onto the counter to find the salt and sugar... ]}

I suppose you could handle the meat and the noodles, but I will be making sure you do not put anything funny in there--I mean it!

[pengrin]

Aye, aye, captain!

[Nagisa ignores the threat, humming a random song as he hops around the kitchen to gather what he needs to do his part.]

--ah, what am I supposed to do with the meat?

[theorymaniac]

_{[ Rei just laughed as his enthusiasm which was refreshing as always, and of course he went over to the vegetables to get them ready. That was, until Nagisa asked what he was supposed to do with the meat. ]}

Oh--You add a few spices to it before grilling it. I already got all of the bad parts off of it, so all you have to do is grill it on the stove--let me show you.

<sub>[ Rei would bring the plate of meat that he had prepared and then point to the one Nagisa should season it with. The moment Nagisa would go to pick up the jar or spices or sauces would be the exact moment that Rei would pick it up as well, causing their hands to brush against each other.

....Also causing Rei to blush and forget what he was doing. ]</sub>

[pengrin]

[Nagisa flushes a little as well, but he quickly hides it behind a laugh before taking the jar anyway and opening it. He sniffs it gently-- woo how strong.]

Thanks...Rei-chan. [He sprinkles the spices on, making sure it's all well spread.] Sorry for distracting you, Rei-chan.

[theorymaniac]

It's--nothing. It's fine---don't put too much!

_{[ Nagisa is doing just fine, but here Rei goes, still worrying. He sighed while adjusting his glasses, trying to regain his composure. ]}

That should be enough, now you could cook it if you want. _{[ He still has not touched the veggies... ]}

[pengrin]

I'll do my best, captain!!!

[Nagisa gathers the pan and the oil, prepping the pan with oil and setting the stove at a medium heat.]

Is this hot enough?

[theorymaniac]

Captain?--and yes, definitely put it on medium so that it will not burn. Be sure to check the meat every now and then so you can flip it when needed.

_{[ Rei decided that he should actually start on the veggies now, so he put a pan right next to Nagisa's pan that he was working on so that they could both cook next to each other. ]}

[pengrin]

Yup- you're still captain, even here, Rei-chan!

[He smiles and hums, setting the meat in the pan and grabbing a spatula to press on it.]

[theorymaniac]

I suppose I am still the high school captain, since even here...Makoto-senpai and Haruka-senpai have both graduated.

_{[ Not that he wasn't about to graduate here soon since he was technically a 3rd year here too as well. Anyway, he's also impressed that Nagisa is taking cooking seriously and not playing around....yet. ]}

[pengrin]

[And he flips it! Yelping a little when some hot oil flies out of the pan and gets on him.]

[theorymaniac]

_{[ He heard the yelling, and he immediately dropped what he was doing to make sure Nagisa was alright, probably grabbing whatever he might be holding--assuming it was a hand that got hit with the oil. ]}

Are you alright?! How much got on it?

[pengrin]

It hurt, Rei-chan! Cooking is hard! [Nagisa puffs up his cheeks, glaring at the pan that dared to hurt him!!! It was just...a little drop of oil, probably, but Nagisa likes being doted on by Rei sooooooo...

...hehe.]

Kiss it better... [Pouts.]

[theorymaniac]

I'll get you a bandage! Do you think I need to clean it with---

<sub>[ Well, Rei was running to the cabinet to get a bandage, but then Nagisa distracted him by saying...well...that. He froze and looked like he had just been told the most shocking news in history, which he kind of had since it's not like he completely expected Nagisa to even mention something like that on---well. This was....Valentine's.....and maybe he was trying to work up the nerves to tell him about how they dated here, but....still!

This was too much for his fragile heart, though he knew somehow that Nagisa would not stop pouting until he did something or at least spoke. ]</sub>

....Why? I mean---why would you?! Do you really need me to...do that?!?! Absolutely not!!! _{[ Don't worry, he will. ]}

[pengrin]

[He laughs it off- of course he laughs it off. Sure, he had some hope he'd get a little kiss, even if it's just because of a boo-boo. But after the Valentine's day spread on the table... what else is he supposed to feel?]

Ah, just kidding, Rei-chan! [He gives a smile, though it doesn't reach his eyes.] A bandage should be fine... it's not that bad, though, stop worrying so much! Dinner's going to get cold if we keep messing around.

[He returns to the meat, tapping on it with his spatula before turning off the stove.]

[theorymaniac]

<sub>[ He noticed that smile not completely matching up with his expression, though he thought it may just be his imagination, but the expression lasted for more than a few seconds. Rei looked puzzled, wondering why he was looking like that since there was no way he would want him to---Then he realized what Nagisa had said before, when they were dating here which was something about how those feelings had always been there for him, even if they forgot everything that happened here.

Maybe....he should ask about it? ]</sub>

Why do you look like you're disappointed, Nagisa-kun?

_{[ He was right about the cold dinner, though, so he started setting everything neatly onto some plates if he hadn't already. ]}

[pengrin]

Mm?

[Nagisa busies himself with scooping the portions onto a separate plate before rinsing off the pan in the sink.]

What do you mean, Rei-chan? Ah, I guess I am a little disappointed that I'm not a master chef! [He laughs softly, ignoring the uncomfortable clenching of his heart, the feeling of crushed hope.

This isn't like him, it's not like him at all, but Nagisa doesn't have the courage for this particular thing. He doesn't want to guess wrong, doesn't want to ruin this great friendship. After all...to Rei, love is illogical, right?]

[theorymaniac]

That's...not what we were talking about, you know.

_{[ He doesn't know why he had to keep this going on, but maybe he could get up the courage to tell him about the time he was here beforehand and then maybe get into that. Rei could tell by his tone that something was bothering him, even if he knew that getting too hopeful over it being the something he was thinking about as that was pretty illogical anyway. ]}

Let's sit at the table, alright? I could perhaps tell you about the times you were here that you don't remember?

_{[ He's going to start out playful and just say fun things, but Valentine's was a special day to him, even if it wasn't the exact date that they got together previously. ]}

[pengrin]

[Nagisa's a bit surprise that this came up so suddenly, and he'd be suspicious about the connection if he wasn't so overtaken by curiosity instead. He always wondered about all the stuff he's been up to before now other than owning a cool business.

He nods, regaining some of his actual excitement back instead of putting on a facade.]

Story time, story time!