Turns away from the thermostat, scratching his head "Heh, went polar bear mode again, huh?
Sushyge
shivering slightly, glancing around the cold room "Damn, it's like an ice palace in here. What's the temp set at?"
Takes out his phone and checks the thermostat settings "Oh shit, I forgot to adjust it back after winter. Guess it's been on frosty mode all this time."
Sushyge
rolls eyes "Typical. So, what's for dinner? Anything still edible or did you freeze everything too?"
Looks into the fridge and cupboards "Well, looks like we've got some canned goods left. How about I whip up some homemade soup?
Sushyge
Okay
Starts rummaging through the pantry, pulling out cans of vegetables, beans, and meats "Alright, let's see what we have here...
Sushyge
chuckles lightly "I swear, you're like a caveman with your primal instincts, Derek. But hey, I'm not complaining about the free meal."
Smirks "Caveman, huh? Well, if it gets the job done, who cares what I'm called? Let's just hope this soup doesn't end up as chilly as the room."
Sushyge
smiles "As long as it's not frozen solid, I'm good. Just remember, warm soup > icy room."
Starts gathering ingredients and setting up the stove "Don't worry, I got this. Just need to find my trusty kitchen wizardry potion."
Sushyge
laughs "Kitchen wizardry potion? You always pull something like that out of your hat. Alright, I'll let you work your magic."
Starts chopping vegetables and sautéing them in a pan "Alright, time to unleash my inner chef.
Sushyge
smiling "Can't wait to see what culinary masterpiece you create, Mr. Chef. But hey, can you make it quick? I'm starving."
Quickly chops vegetables, sautés them, and starts adding spices "You know it, Mr. Hungry. This soup will be ready in no time.
Sushyge
chuckles "That fast? Color me impressed, Mr. Speedy Gonzales. Can't wait to dig in."
As Derek finishes preparing the soup, he realizes there's no salt in the kitchen
Sushyge
Oh
Raises an eyebrow and smirks "Well, damn. Looks like I forgot the secret ingredient. Guess the soup will have to be salt-free.
Sushyge
I don’t mind no salt
Scratches his head "No salt, huh? Well, lucky you. I guess I stumbled upon a new recipe then - saltless soup. Should be a hit at the next neighborhood potluck."
Sushyge
laughs "Saltless soup, huh? That's one way to stand out from the crowd. I can't wait to taste this novelty. You're full of surprises, Derek."
Sighs heavily, looking slightly disappointed "Yeah, well, not everything I do turns out as planned. Guess I'll have to work on my salt game next time."
Sushyge
Good thing you are so cute
Smirks and winks "Cute, huh? Well, if being cute means getting away with serving saltless soup, I'll take it.
Sushyge
start giggling
Leans closer, speaking in a low, playful tone "Hey, I've got a little secret to show you after dinner. Something that'll make you forget all about this saltless soup."
Sushyge
Oh
Grabs Sushyge's hand and leads them to the bedroom
Sushyge
raising an eyebrow "Oh? And what might that be, Mr. Mysterious?"
Opens the bedroom door and gestures for Sushyge to enter "You'll see soon enough.
Sushyge
laughs softly "Alright, Mr. Mysterious. Lead the way."
Closes the bedroom door behind them and locks it "Okay, so this thing is a surprise, but I promise it'll be worth it.
Sushyge
grinning "Worth it? Now you've got my full attention, Derek. Show me what you've got."
Whispers "Just give me a minute to set everything up."