Chemical Engineering

Chapter Thirty Seven: Roomies

"So let me get this straight. We either accept it and be handcuffed forever, find the keys to each of our handcuffs, or commit a kill and everyone becomes uncuffed." Hiroko summarized.

"Indeed goldilocks! You'll finally get to know each other on a much closer level! You'll be roomies!"

"What about using the bathroom? Or changing clothes?" Akiko asked, a very good question.

"What about it?"

"Hate to break it to you but only Hiroko and Kumiko are the same gender that are handcuffed to each other. So how are we going to shower, change and use the restroom?" Aiyanna sassed.

"Well turn the other way I guess, I don't care! Not my problem sugartits!"

"Sugar- excuse me?!"

"Anyways how you all decide to proceed with this is none of my concern! I've given you options on what to do so bon voyage!"

They all watched as the irritating fox trotted off, whistling a merry tune. Then as if a lightbulb went off, Kaori turned to Aiyanna, terrified.

"Woah, what's wrong Kaori?" Aiyanna asked, worried.

"I'm cuffed to a lady! I don't wanna see your pudding cup! I don't wanna see a thong! What am I gonna do when you have to pee?! Mama raised a good boy, IM A GOOD BOY!"

...pudding cup?

"Easy there, big guy. We'll figure it out and I'll make sure not to leave anything revealing out. You're right, you are a good boy." She tried to soothe him but couldn't stop his blubbering.

"Alright well I think everyone is a bit on edge. Why don't we all eat something before going to do anything?" Hiroko suggested before turning to Kumiko. "Do you mind if we go make some food to eat?"

"Not at all, I'd love to help."

"Alright. It make take some extra time but let's all go down to the cafeteria for some much needed food."

Everyone, handcuffed to one another, made their way to the cafeteria. Kaori had calmed down a bit by now, still red in the face. As everyone chat, Hiroko and Kumiko made their way into the kitchen.

"What do you want to make?"

"How about grilled cheese and tomato soup?" Hiroko suggested.

"...something about that dish feels wrong. How about homeade oven baked oreo cookies?"

"Oooo! Sounds yummy!" Hiroko agreed.

The two girls moved around the kitchen, sometimes getting stopped by the cuffs, only to try again.

"At least I don't have to room with a guy, right Kumi?"

"True, that might be awkward. Though when I roomed with Ry,it wasn't so bad."

"Wait when was this?"

"It, ah, was the second motive. He stayed with me 24/7 so he could help me with any side effects. Even in bed, though he was very respectful and laid on top of the covers, while I was under them."

"Aw isn't that sweet. Well now we get to have slumber parties heh." Hiroko gloated, though Ryozo was absent.

"Haha, true. But for now let's give everyone this awesome snack. And then maybe after, all of us can look for each of our keys?"

"Good idea Kumiko!"

The pair brought out the platter of cookies, Hiroko holding the door while Kumiko balanced the plate.