Thread: An Unexpected Romance [Xanatos and Sigr]

Perfect then Mike clapped, disappearing into the house, headed for the kitchen. He always made sure of having a wide array of ingredients at hand, and since he was the one doing the groceries, he usually preferred going for local, seasonal produce. Whistling without even noticing, he started to work on a couple of dishes that he thought perfect for the day. In the meantime, Austin was asking Alex about what they did for fun. Nothing weird I guess, we both like movies, so it's not odd that we end up on the movie theater quite often she said, slightly tilting her head. But choosing the movie is always a struggle. He likes action flicks, horror movies and sometimes romantic ones. I prefer dramas, comedy and science fiction so... we end up taking turns to pick Alex commented. We like the beach, but without a driving license is a bit of a pain, and the weather is going to turn awful soon she frowned, not specially happy about the summer they just had. Picking a job was almost an afterthought when she learned that Mike was going to be so busy, and even if it allowed her to be on the beach, it just wasn't the same. Mostly normal things, going out, movies, shopping... oh, we are in high school now Alex said as she just realized it, opening her eyes wide. Doesn't that mean that we'll be going to parties and such? The idea it's a bit weird on its own... she commented, mulling about it. Absorbed by the cooking, Mike didn't think of anything else. He just moved around the kitchen tending at several things at once, it wasn't anything complicated, but since he could manage many parts of the dishes at once he could get things ready a bit faster. Soon a couple things were ready, and even if the main course was going to take a bit longer, it could get done while they started. Alex! Table! Mike shouted out of habit, as it was the usual fare in his house. Hearing the usual command to set the table, Alex almost jumped off the couch. Time to set the table. I can handle it, I know where everything is, but it also means that the food is ready she informed, guiding the brothers to the kitchen. The place was as old and well kept as the rest of the house, the somewhat dated look of it giving the place a quaint and homely feeling. A square table that was spacious for the four of them was close by, and it seemed to be the usual dinning room for Mike's family, as Alex soon started to lay cutlery, napkins and glasses around the table. Water? Orange juice? Alex asked peeking into the fridge. She's asking what do you want to drink Mike translated, smiling and clad in a white apron. There is coke too he added. Sit down wherever you want he indicated, returning to his multiple tasks. There was a lingering sweet aroma in the air, but it was somewhat hard to identify as it was faint and mixed with other smells. Some spiced goat cheese Mike set a plate with sliced cheese in the middle, in case you want something rich, I know Alex does he smiled when the girl giggled. But the first dish is a seasonal pea salad. Despite the incoming rain clouds is still a bit warm, and I though something refreshing would be welcome Mike added, carefully putting a plate in front of each of his guests. It was a mostly green picture, with some white lettuce adding a bit of crunch to it, roasted squash seeds adding a bit of depth and hints of mint and lemon in the dressing. Mike didn't say a thing, but it was pretty clear in his face that he was awaiting for them to say if they liked it or not.