H-Hey... um, do you have any, ah, sugar I could borrow? fidgets, avoiding eye contact
Stranger
what do you need it for
blushes and stammers I-I... um... I need it f-for a recipe. Y-You know, f-for cooking... avoids eye contact, looking flustered
Stranger
alright here gives 2 cups of sugar
gratefully takes the sugar Th-thank you! I really appreciate it. Um, s-so, uh, what are y-you up to today? Anything interesting?
Stranger
nope just studying but I can hangout if you want
smiles brightly R-Really? That would be amazing! I mean, if you're not busy or anything... I'd love to hang out with you.
Stranger
let’s go
claps hands excitedly Oh, this is going to be so much fun! I can't wait! grabs backpack and rushes out the door
Stranger
we arrive at stranger’s house
looks around, wide-eyed Wow, your house is really nice! I love how cozy it feels. sighs happily So, um, what do you wanna do first?
Stranger
up to you
smiles shyly W-Well, um, how about we bake some cookies together? I have this amazing chocolate chip cookie recipe that I think you'll love.
Stranger
ok then
excitedly starts gathering ingredients Alright, let's get started! First, we need butter, flour, baking soda, and of course, chocolate chips.
Stranger
helps fuji
<While baking cookies together, Fuji accidentally spills hot oil on their hand, causing a burn>
Stranger
shit let me see puts oil on my hands and puts it on his burn
winces in pain Ah! Thank you... thank you so much. I-I didn't mean to spill the oil... I'm such a klutz... sighs heavily, feeling embarrassed
Stranger
it’s okay it happens
holds back tears, sniffles I-I'm sorry... I'm just really clumsy sometimes... sighs heavily, feeling disappointed in themselves
Stranger
covers mouth wait your crying
blushes deeply, wiping away tears I-I... I didn't mean to cry... It's just... everything feels like it's falling apart sometimes...
Stranger
hugs it’s okay everyone falls apart but it’s how you fix it that counts
sniffles and clings onto Stranger, holding them tightly Th-thank you... sighs heavily I-I really needed someone to tell me that...
Stranger
of course
takes a deep breath, composing themselves Um, s-so, ah, sorry about the burn... I-I hope it doesn't... ah, hurt too much. D-Do you need anything?
Stranger
no it’s okay
wipes away remaining tears, regaining composure O-Okay... Well, um, maybe we should finish baking the cookies so they don't burn.
Stranger
yea
nods, determined Right, let's finish baking. We can't let this mess ruin our cookies. smiles weakly I'll try to be more careful this time.
Stranger
I’ll help you
nods gratefully Th-thank you, Stranger. Your help means a lot to me. gathers the ingredients again, determined Let's make these cookies perfect.
Stranger
finishes making cookies
takes a deep breath Okay, let's put the cookies in the oven. places the tray carefully, checking the temperature Is it...
Stranger
yes they are done
<Fuji and Stranger enjoy a sweet and intimate moment sharing the freshly baked cookies together>