𝐊𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐤𝐚 𝐊𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐚 𝐱 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫

『Pastry』

You sat watching each of your friends who are doing something to kill time. But you were bored. Every minute you would sigh heavily and change position on the couch. Debating whether you're going to sleep or to think. You are squirming, but none of your friends seems to be bothered by it. It's the last straw to be pulled, you decided to play with the youngster, Killua and Gon. "Hey, boys! Can I play with you?" You asked as you kneel behind them, taping Killua's shoulder as you called them. "Hm? Sure." Killua replied as he paused the game, grabbed the third controller from his side, and passed it to you. "Thanks." You said as you hold the controller.

He put the plugin then restart the game, you sat beside Killua as the game started. It's only been fifteen minutes since the game started, and you would lose to the youngster. You groan, sighed and even send a deadly aura to the television. The boys would just laugh and continue the game. You are now frustrated, you stood up, dusted your clothes then walked away. The boys stopped laughing as they saw your figure retreating. They stared at you but then resumed their play.

You went upstairs to Leorio's room. You thought that maybe, you would find something amusing to make you feel entertained. You knocked on the door, calling Leorio's name. Leorio responded by a little "come in" then you opened the door.

You closed the door behind you as you entered inside, you looked at Leorio whose back was facing you, sitting on his study table. "What brings you here?" He asked not looking at you. "Oh, well... I'm a little bit bored, so I decided to come inside your room to find something that would amuse me." You replied as you leaned on the bookshelf near the door. "I suggest that you should read something to kill time." He instructed. "Yeah, right..." You replied as your eyes rolled. It was certainly not like you, but you were very bored and have nothing to make you feel entertained.

You pulled out one book from the shelf, then scan it, placed it back, and examined the books. You sighed as you got bored again then quietly exited the room. You headed downstairs then to the kitchen. You grabbed a pair of bread from the cabinet than some mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato. You made yourself a sandwich and ate it. You leaned on the counter as you ate your food. As you finished it, you place the plate inside the sink then washed your hands.

You exited the kitchen then decided to observe Kurapika, you sneak behind him as he sat on a chair while reading a book. The book was wide open, and it enabled you to read its content, you smiled. "Hey, Kurapika." You called as you poked his cheeks. "Wh-what?" He stuttered as he looked at you with a slight blush. "I can teach you how to make sweets." You smiled a close-eyed smile. "Okay..." He muttered then stood up and closed his book, the pink blush is still visible to his features.

You smiled to yourself as you went inside the kitchen Kurapika follow suit. "Okay, wear this." You instructed Kurapika as you gave him a white apron when the two of you entered inside, he obeyed. "What are we going to make?" He asked. "We are going to make a strawberry shortcake." You replied. "What should I do then?" He asked as he watches you take some things from the cabinet. "Hm? Well, go get one big bowl, one medium bowl, two folks, and two-and-a-half-inch round cutter." You ordered him as you continued to search for the ingredients. "Yes, ma'am!" He responded as he went to get the needed things.

You placed the needed ingredients on the counter as Kurapika came back with the things the two of you needed. "Okay. First, please preheat the oven to 400°F Kurapika." You ordered he obeyed quickly. "In a large bowl, stir the strawberries and a ¼ cup of sugar until well mixed." You ordered next as he finished preheating the oven. You mixed the flour, remaining ⅓ cup of sugar, the baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. "What should I do next?" Kurapika asked as he finished with the work. "Cut in the butter, using two forks, until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs." You ordered as he obeyed.

The two of you were busy preparing for at least fifteen minutes. But since Kurapika had been traumatized when he looked at the hunter exam, his body trembles while holding the ingredients. His mind sometimes wanders and when you call his name, he would be startled and the ingredients he was holding were thrown in the air and would make a large mess. The first time he made a mess, the two boys would peek inside the kitchen and would laugh. You, being shocked by the event, became furious when you heard the two laughing.

You threatened them that you would throw a frying pan on their faces if they don't leave. They left before they are going to be hit, but their laughing can be heard from the living room. You sighed. "I'm very sorry." Kurapika apologized as his head dropped. You looked at him and gave him a reassuring smile, "That was nothing Kurapika. It was normal to make a mess like that, especially when it's your first time."

Kurapika looked at you but then looked away, you noticed that he was ashamed because of what he did. You reassured him again, but you walked to him this time and placed a hand on his cheeks. He turned to you then you smiled. "You can do it right, I guarantee that."

His eyes widened but soften again, he placed his hand atop of yours. "Thanks..." He said as he closed his eyes. You dropped down your hand as well as he then continued the work. When he was about to remake the wasted ingredient, his body starts to tremble. You noticed this then stopped in what you are doing. You went behind him then took his hand, he was startled at first when his body flinch. But then soften as you smiled. "I'll guide you, Kurapika."

Kurapika can't help but blush as you started to guide him. After some time, the two of you finished making the shortcake cleaned the mess. "There, all done!" You announced as you leaned on the counter, holding the mop while observing the shiny kitchen. You smiled then came to Kurapika and kissed his cheeks. "Good work."

He blushed a bright red as you chuckled. "Come on, let's taste our work." You removed the apron then placed it on the counter, Kurapika did too. You grabbed the small plate which has the shortcake on it, then headed back to the living room. When the two of you exited the kitchen, you spotted the youngsters sleeping on the carpet. The two of you sat on the couch beside each other, you grabbed the small spoon then started to feed Kurapika.

He noticed the spoon near him then blushed. "I won't eat it." Kurapika said as he looked away, but his blush is still there. "Aww! Please...?" You pleaded while lowering the spoon. He looked at you then sighed. "Alright..." He ate the sweet then began chewing it. "Well... What do you think?" You asked. "It's delicious." He replied you smiled. "But you know, I am not a child anymore, I can feed myself on my own." He said after he swallowed the food. You just chuckled. He got the plate from your hand then started to feed you as well, you blushed but decided to give it.

The two of you did this for a while, feeding each other than wiping the extra icings from your faces. After that, you placed the plate inside the sink then let out a yawn. You came back to see that Kurapika had been asleep already, you smiled then sat beside him. You took a peek at his lips then placed your head on his shoulder as you began to sleep.