𝓐𝓹𝓸𝓬𝓪𝓵𝔂𝓹𝓼𝓮 𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮 | 𝓣𝓸𝓶 𝓴𝓪𝓾𝓵𝓲𝓽𝔃

Resentment

Bella had a knot in her stomach as she sat on the living room couch. She was angry at them for not letting her come along, even though she was still healing from her injury. Bella felt left out, forgotten, and a sense of anger began to grow inside of her.

When Tom and Brooke finally returned to their shelter, they were greeted by Bella's fuming glare. She didn't say anything at first, letting her anger boil over. Finally, she let out a torrent of pent-up frustration.

"How could you guys just leave me here like that?! Do you have any idea how hard it is to sit here alone, knowing that you guys are out there risking your fucking lives and I'm just stuck here?" Bella yelled.

Tom and Brooke looked at each other uncomfortably. They knew they had tried to protect Bella by not letting her come along, but now they saw the pain and loneliness in her eyes.

"Bella, we were just trying to keep you safe, and you know that.." Brooke said softly.

Tom nodded, "Yeah, we didn't want you getting hurt again."

Bella was still angry at them, but she also saw the concern in their eyes. She knew that they cared about her, even if they left her alone in the shelter.

"I know you were just trying to protect me, but it still hurt to be left out," Bella said, her voice softer now.

"We know Bella, we didn't want you to feel left out, it's just we don't want you out there until you're fully healed.." Brooke says hugging Bella.

"I'm sorry for getting angry at you guys... how did the search go.." Bella says looking at the both of them. "We couldn't find anything... nor anyone.." Tom says sitting down on the living room couch looking quite sad. "Oh...." Bella says. "I already knew I wouldn't find anything... I told you Tom.." Brooke says sitting down next to him. "Okay Brooke, we needed to check anyways.." Tom says disappointed. "Heard anything about Gustav and Georg though..?" Brooke asks Tom. "I haven't heard anything about them since two weeks ago.. which kinda sucks because they didn't even go to our school.." Tom says looking over at Brooke.

"I miss them... you and Bill were the only ones who actually got to see them often.. I only saw them like twice a month.." Brooke says in a sad Tone. "I wonder if they're okay.." Tom says in a soft tone. "let's not ruin the mood shall we, Bella how's your wound?" Brooke asks.

"It's still healing but it's doing better now!" Bella says in a happier tone. "Well, that's good.." Brooke says as she gets up. "Tom where did you find that recipe book?" Brooke asks looking for the book in the kitchen. "Oh I found it on the counter, I think I put it on the bottom left cabinet, why?" Tom asks. "I'm going to make cookies!" Brooke says grabbing the Book for the cabinet. "Why are you making cookies?" Tom asks looking at Brooke. "Can I not make cookies anymore?" Brooke says while looking at the recipe book. "I was just asking... how many are you making?" Tom asks. "Drei" Brooke says reading the recipe book.

"Alright let's see what we need here.." Brooke says.

Eggs: Eggs add moisture and act as a binding agent, which means they help hold the dough together.

Vanilla: Vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor of the chocolate chip cookies.

Baking soda: Baking soda acts as a leavener, which means it helps the cookies rise.

Water: A bit of hot water creates steam as it bakes, working with the baking soda to puff the cookies up.

Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the flavors of the other ingredients, but it won't make the cookies taste salty.

Flour: All-purpose flour helps create gluten, which adds structure to the cookie dough.

Chocolate chips: Of course, you'll need semisweet chocolate chips! You can use dark or milk chocolate chips if you prefer.

Nuts (optional): Walnuts are optional, but they add nutty flavor and a welcome crunch.

"Nuts? Guys do you want nuts on the cookies?" Brooke asks looking over at the others. "Yes!" Bella says. "No!" Tom says. "I'm literally praying that you choke Tom" Bella says. "Don't worry, I'll add nuts to your cookie Bella" Brooke says looking back at the recipe.

1.Beat the butter and sugars, then beat in the eggs and vanilla.

2.Dissolve the baking soda in hot water and add to the mixture.

3.Stir in the flour, chocolate chips, and walnuts.

4.Drop dough onto a prepared baking sheet.

5.Bake until the edges are golden brown.

"I'm fucking confused, but I'll be able to do it... I hope" Brooke says.

In an oven preheated to 350 degrees F, the chocolate chip cookies should be perfectly baked in about 10 minutes. The edges should be golden brown and the cookies should be mostly set (they'll continue to set as the cool).

(ʀᴇᴄɪᴘᴇ ʙʏ: ᴅᴏʀᴀ)

"Ok... let's get started then!" Brooke says taking everything out and doing what the recipe said.

{𝟚𝟘 𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕦𝕥𝕖𝕤 𝕝𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕣}

"The cookies are ready guys!" Brooke says as Bella and Tom head over to the kitchen table and sit down. They both grab their cookies and take a bite out of them. "Uh Brooke..." Tom says as he stops eating the cookie. "Yeah?" Brooke says turning to look at him. "This shit is burnt" Tom says. "Maybe you should try making them! I'm sure it would be easy for you right?" Brooke says sarcastically as Tom stays speechless. "I think mine is great, you should have gotten the nuts Tom" Bella says continuing to eat her cookie. "Fuck off Bella" Tom says as Brooke and Bella laugh.

 𝐀 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐓𝐨𝐦 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞'𝐬 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦.𝐓𝐨𝐦 𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬, 𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫.

𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦. 𝐀𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐦 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦.

"JESUS CHRIST!" Brooke screams as she covers herself in blankets. "Relax! I didn't know you were changing" Tom says looking away. "Couldn't you have knocked anyways?" Brooke says putting her pants and top on. "I mean why would I do that.. You have a nice body.." Tom murmurs under his breath. "What did you say?" Brooke asks looking over at him. "Oh! I didn't say anything.. it's probably just your imagination.." Tom says walking over to the bed and laying down.

"yeah... sure.."  Brooke says as a little smile appears on her face as she lays down next to Tom.

"Do you think there's a cure for this virus..?" Brooke asks turning her head over to Tom. "I'm not sure.. I mean I really hope there's still people on there... and I mean the only time the TV worked was when I kicked the shit out of it" Tom says as Brooke laughs.

"Goodnight Tom..." Brooke says pulling the covers over her and Tom.

"Yeah... Goodnight Brooke" Tom says closing his eyes.

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