The Knights Himura

#28: On Shooting Star

After grabbing some basic home supplies, the Knights headed home. The sky outside had turned orange by the time they had arrived.

Somehow, time had moved a lot quicker than either of them had anticipated. Shizuka hadn't forgotten her hunger though, and now Tsukiko had her own stomach to take care of.

Entering the house, they stumbled through the dark hallway. They shoved whatever they could into the small refrigerator. Hopefully, it would keep them cool for a little while while they got ready.

Tsuki tried to flick a light switch, but only a very weak orange light turned on, leaving the kitchen quite dark. Tsukiko stood in front of a stove with pots, pans, and her supplies. Shizuka took a seat in a chair several feet behind her.

"Alright, now that everything's settled, what can we make?" Tsuki turned back to Shizuka.

"I dunno, you're the chef," Shizuka yawned.

"Hmm," Tsuki was annoyed by her answer.

"What're you thinking?"

"I... have no idea," Tsukiko admitted.

"What'd we buy?"

"The basics. Vegetables, meat, some spices... but I'm actually clueless," Tsuki stared at the bag.

"Just heat up some meat and vegetables, idiot," Shizuka laughed.

"C'mon, It's gotta be more effort than that!" Tsukiko reached into the bag.

"Why? It's food," Shizuka rolled her eyes.

"Shouldn't it be special?"

"Having you here is special enough, ain't it?"

"But... Fine," Tsukiko gave up.

"Don't stress out, drinkin' buddy," Shizuka stood up.

"Ehh?"

Shizuka slithered over to the fridge and pulled out a can of beer, "Let's drink, pal!"

"Nah, I don't wanna chop stuff drunk. That's an easy way to lose a finger," Tsuki reached for a knife.

"Your loss," Shizuka cracked open her beer.

Tsukiko started chopping some vegetables on an old cutting board, "Not gonna help?"

"Don't wanna slice a finger off," Shizuka held up her fingers and wiggled them.

Tsuki groaned, "So that's how it is."

"Hey, you're lucky I didn't go back to my room. There's this show I've been meaning to watch."

Tsukiko placed a seasoned piece of meat on a hot skillet, "Maybe I should eat all your food then."

"Hey, I'm still here! I will sit here patiently and await my food like a good girl," Shizuka crossed her arms.

"Yeah yeah."

"I'm still surprised someone like you visits such weird websites," Shizuka prodded.

"This again?" Tsuki worked on the food.

"It's suspicious."

"I get bored, okay?"

"What interests you?" Shizuka leaned back in a chair.

"Hmm... I usually read the games, TV and tech stuff. I laid off cuz no one really talks about anything worthwhile," Tsuki tried her best to cook and talk at the same time.

"That it?"

"It's not worth talking about, is it?" Tsuki very carefully maneuvered the hot pans around.