Hey guys! Sorry about not getting out another chapter but I have hit a writers block. Therefore, here is an extension of the kitchen scene. It just rather stuck in my head and I decided that I should give you guys something for being so patient with me. Big thanks to everyone that has reviewed! You are the reason I keep writing. Thanks!
"Cursed: A Little Extra!"
By: LunaBell
Serenity and Luna didn't return to their room until a few hours before dinner. Jadeite had come upon them in the kitchen and to their hilarity asked if he could be of any help. They had put him to work. Seeing as they had only made three loaves of bread, they still had to make more before dinner. Armed in a pink apron, they had put him to work kneading the dough.
Laughter had filled the room, until the rest of the men joined them. There was silence as the three generals took in the women's disheveled states. Until their gazes landed on their fellow warrior.
There expressions were priceless. They ranged from horror to high amusement.
Jadeite stood at one of the work tables covered in flower and dough. His hair stood on end where Serenity had ruffled it with egg on her fingers.
"My goddess, man! What have they done to you?" exclaimed Nephrite.
Jadeite let out an exasperated breath as he continued at his work.
Zoicite kept making snorting sounds as he attempted to hold in his laughter.
Kunzite simply stared.
Serenity turned to smile at the men as she wiped her hands on her apron. "Jadeite graciously offered to help us prepare a special treat for tonight's dinner. He has been a marvelous help."
At Serenity's words, Zoicite could hold it in no more. He bent in half with the strength of his guffaws. He laughed so hard there were tears in his eyes.
That is until a small lump of dough hit him smack between the eyes.
Everyone looked to Jadeite who stood with a hand on his hip, flipping another lump in the other hand. "That's quite enough out of you, Zoi."
"It's too early to turn into a fish wife when you've only just become a house wife, don't you think?" Zoi teased, removing the dough from his face.
Jadeite smirked as he turned. "Oh, Serenity? It seems I've forgotten how to add the nuts, again. Could you show me?"
"Oh course, Jade."
The men watched as Serenity approached their friend. As she sidled close, Jadeite moved slightly to allow her to move between him and the table. Leaning in behind her, he pretended to be paying attention to how she kneaded the nuts into the dough. Nodding in understanding the whole while, he sent a mocking look to his friends.
Nephrite and Kunzite shook their heads at their friend's antics while Zoicite proceeded to turn red.
"Playing the helper in order to hang all over a poor, defenseless woman is deplorable behavior for a warrior. You should be ashamed of yourself!" he exclaimed.
Jadeite put his hands up in surrender. "I'll admit it is a cheap way to spend time with beautiful woman." he swooped a giggling Serenity into his arms before continuing, "But you have to admit that it's a brilliant one."
The other three men looked at each other for a moment before Kunzite and Nephrite ran over and asked if they could help also.
"Have you all gone mad?" Zoicite asked.
Kunzite gave a shrug as he pulled on a yellow apron. "Jadeite has a point, Zoi."
Zoicite threw his hands up in surrender before pushing his way to Serenity. "Well, I guess there is no sense in being left out."
The other generals laughed as Serenity proceeded to show them how to make banana-nut bread. It was an interesting day.
Just thought I would give you a look at the camaraderie and playfulness that has blossomed between the generals and Serenity. Hope you liked it and I promise to get another chapter out shortly!