Chapter 12: Weird But Cute (Part 1)

I’m currently waiting in line to buy lunch for Vylant in a fast food near my condo. I figured it would take longer if I’ll cook for him so I decided to buy food here instead. It’s supposed to be his lunch but it’s already three o’clock in the afternoon.

I hope he’s not dead yet from hunger.

I kept looking at my wrist watch. There are too many people and the line is taking so long to move! It's making me frustrated.

I just looked around to distract myself and my eyes landed on a paper bag carried by a guy who looks like my age. A famous clothing brand is printed on it. I realized that Vylant doesn’t have any other clothes. I need to buy some for him.

When did he become my responsibility?

It’s just that, it bothers me every time I think about his torn clothes. There are still dried blood stains on it which I think won’t come off even if I’ll wash it thoroughly. I thought about it for a second then decided to just bring him with me to the mall.

Good thing it’s Saturday tomorrow.

"May I take your order ma'am?"

I was pulled out of my thoughts when I heard the cashier’s voice in front of me. I didn't notice that it was my turn already. I ordered a lot of food, thinking how hungry he is right now that one meal won't be enough.

After receiving my order, I immediately rush back to my condo. I was already out of the breath the moment I entered the elevator. I haven’t run that fast in a long time! I leaned on the wall while catching mg breath, waiting for it to stop on the seventeenth floor.

When the elevator door opened, I ran quickly towards my condo unit. I can already see his frowning face even from here. I inhaled a deep breath first before slowly opening the door of my unit. I saw him sitting on the couch while still watching T.V. He glanced at the door where I am currently standing.

"What took you so long?" His eyebrows are furrowed while looking at me like I'm some sort of a criminal. "I was hungry. Good thing I learned how to cook."

It took me long before I realized what he just said.

"What?" My jaw literally dropped.

What did he just say?

I looked at him closely and noticed that his hair is wet and that he had no clothes on top, leaving his upper body naked. I immediately looked away.

I went to the kitchen to check something. I was taken aback when I saw that there is indeed food placed on the table.

"There are still leftovers. Just in case you haven't eaten yet," he said. I did not even notice that he followed me here in the kitchen.

His gaze fell down to the paper bag I’m holding. It’s the lunch I bought from the fast food nearby. He silently took it from my hand and placed it on the table, taking out the neatly packed food form the paper bag.

I just stared at him, shock was still evident on my face.

"W-Where did you learn how to cook?" I asked. He finished placing the food ono the table first before answering.

"That T.V. thing is very useful," he said while pointing at the direction of the television. "I've learned lots of stuff. And that includes cooking. I saw the same exact rectangular thing over there and I checked it. Turns out it's a food dimension!"

Food dimension?

"It's very cold. The food is frozen. And there's a little door inside that's like a total ice age! It's not snowing but there's ice." He looked thrilled while telling me about it. His eyes are even twinkling in amazement. I think he's talking about the freezer.

"I hate to burst your bubble but that is not a food dimension." I told him and he immediately shut up to look at me in confusion.

"That's called a refrigerator. Ref for short. It's where we stock our food. And of course, it's cold to avoid spoilage," I explained carefully so he will understand.

"So, it's not on another dimension?"

"No, it's not. Calm down, you're still on earth." I almost laughed because of his expression.

He looks disappointed, alright. He's trying hard to take in everything I say. When did the situation change? It was supposed to be me who’s having a hard time understanding the other world he’s referring.

From looking down on the floor, he suddenly lifted his head to look at me in the eyes. What now?

"Hey, wanna try my cooking?" My eyebrow automatically raised.

He pushed me towards the table and wants me to sit on the chair. He even pulled my chair like a gentleman and prepared my plate along with the spoon and fork. I’m starting to get nervous from this guy’s actions.

I was looking at him the whole time. He even took a glass and filled it with water and placed it on the table in front of me. I looked at him weirdly.

Hesitating, I took a spoonful of his cooking and put it on my plate. What is this anyway? It looks like there’s egg and bacon in it but I can see other things here that I can’t seem to name. I think there’s garlic, onions, ginger and what?! Carrots?

I can also see little pieces of hotdogs here!

It looks like a mess actually but it's surprising that it has a nice aroma. It's making my stomach grumble.

I was about to eat it but I noticed that he was staring at me intently. I put the spoon down and met his eyes directly. He just smiled at me stupidly.

"What are you doing?" I asked with a blank expression on my face.

He titled his head in confusion and looked at himself before returning his gaze to me, shrugging. He even placed both of his arms on top of the table. I rolled my eyes. He's obviously saying that he's not doing anything except looking at me.

Sarcastic as hell.

I feel a bit conscious because of his gestures. "Don't look at me like that," I said while looking back at him seriously.

He chuckled because of my reaction.

"What look?" He asked sarcastically. He's obviously playing with me. I've been stressed the whole day and I don't want him to add up to it so I just rolled my eyes and continued eating.

I suddenly stopped from chewing the food and I looked at him unbelievably. He's wiggling his eyebrows like an idiot.

Damn. How did he do this?! Not bad for a freaking beginner. Not bad for someone who came from another world.

"What can you say about my cooking?" He’s starting to boast about it and it’s making me more irritated than before.

"At least you can cook,” I said casually, not daring to compliment him. "What the fuck!"

I accidentally dropped the spoon on the floor. I stood up abruptly to run towards the sink and spit out the food in my mouth. He fucking put chili pepper in it! I really hate spicy food!

"It's almost perfect, why the hell did you put chili?!" I was fanning my tongue because I can’t bear the spiciness I feel in my mouth. I drank water, thinking that it would lessen the burning of my tongue but it didn't!

He was laughing his ass out while looking at me. "What? You admitted that it was almost perfect. The person on T.V also said that it adds up flavor to the food, making it tastier."

"Yes, but not with eggs and bacons, stupid!" I scowled at Vylant who is still currently laughing in front of me. I hope a fly enters his mouth.

Damn, I want to slap him.

"You're cute," he suddenly said that made me stop moving.

What the fuck did he just say?