Chapter 2252: Taste of Happiness

Chapter 2252: Taste of Happiness



Rumi's words warmed me up like the hot tea she had made earlier this afternoon. These small moments reminded me of how much I appreciate their acceptance of me. Furthermore, I loved seeing how much the girls had changed positively.

While we began cooking, the four girls left in the living room couldn't help but watch us from the kitchen doorway. It's like they were expecting something to happen. Something romantic or... steamy.

Or maybe, they just wanted to see if they could also help out. However, seeing how Rumi and I worked seamlessly as if we were Sous Chef and Chef in a Michelin restaurant, they decided to let us have our moment.

I was occasionally throwing them a wink though. Just like one of those performers paying attention to their audience.

The kitchen became like a stage on fire. Rumi and I danced with the knives and ladles as we chopped, stirred and sauteed.

Just like last time, Rumi proved to be quite adept in the kitchen. It's the skill of someone cooking for herself. Something, I also picked up.

We cooked a simple yet delicious dinner meal of teriyaki salmon, rice, and a side of stir-fried vegetables. The aroma of the food filled the house, making our stomachs rumble with anticipation. While we cooked, we talked about the festival and our roles.

Also, while doing so, we couldn't help but just gravitate towards each other; holding her when I wasn't doing anything and vice versa. Kana and the others looked at us enviously, but no one disturbed us. I'm sure they're just biding their time. I should expect to be mobbed by them after dinner. But well, that's something to look forward to, no?

We set the dinner table with the dishes we prepared together. It wasn't fancy, but the joy of making it ourselves and knowing everyone's taste buds was a different kind of satisfaction.

"I know Ruki can cook... But Rumi, you never told me about this. You always ate in the cafeteria!" A rare occasion of Kana shouting ensued as she got a taste of what Rumi prepared.

Rae and Hana nodded in agreement, their eyes gleaming with astonishment. They didn't know Rumi had such a talent.

I grinned and teasingly nudged the girl with my elbow.

"Well, you know. Got to keep some things a surprise, right?" Rumi replied with a wink but I could tell that she simply came up with that explanation.

When I finished, I found Rumi standing by the doorway leading out of the living room as she came from upstairs, watching me like a housewife admiring her husband's tidiness. She had already changed into something more comfortable, a loose shirt and shorts that emphasized her lean build. It reminded me of what she wore the first time I was here. But sexier.

"No wonder they keep saying they want to live with you, Ruki. You're a husband material." Rumi said with a pleasant smile as she leaned against the frame, continuing to watch my

movements.

I picked up the last cushion and glanced at Rumi, a grin tugging at my lips. "Well, I'm going to be your husband. I have to keep impressing you."

I paused for a moment to toss the cushion to the girl which she effortlessly caught and hugged

in her chest.

"But it's not just about tidiness, right?" I stood up and closed our distance, my gaze dropping to her outfit. "You're looking particularly... comfortable"

Rumi's cheeks became tinted with a light shade of pink as she shyly averted her gaze, "It's nothing special. This is what I usually wear at home."

"Heh. Is that so? But why do I feel like it's more than that?" I stepped closer, my hand landing on her waist as I pulled her close while my eyes scanned her body up and down. The way the fabric clung to her curves was definitely not something she'd wear when she was feeling just 'comfortable'.

I'd say, it's her battle uniform. I was expecting a negligee but this was great too. I could already feel the heat down there... I'm really a hopeless pervert for my girls.

"Ruki..." Rumi pressed her lips together and looked up at me, her voice sounding sweet and tempting, "Do you mean it?"

I leaned down to kiss her forehead before caressing her cheek. "Of course. You know I do. I love you, Rumi. Please take care of me tonight?"

"That's my line!" Rumi giggled as her eyes shimmered with her unabashed happiness, "But yes, I will definitely take good care of you, Ruki. I love you too."

As we exchanged those magic words, Rumi and I stared into each other's reflection in our eyes as our lips got attracted to each other like magnets.

As seconds ticked by, our kiss gradually grew more passionate. The cushion dropped to the ground as Rumi's body melted into mine as if she had been waiting for this moment all night. It's a sweet, tender yet passionate embrace that I never want to let go of.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om