Chapter 32: Cooking and Traveling

It was January 26th 2020 and a 21 year old Sayori was buying wine with her soon to be mother in law. She asked Virgil's mother for advise on cooking since Virgil and Natsuki did most of the cooking and she wasn't very good at it. She wanted to learn how to cook but didn't want to bother Natsuki because she was always drawing manga and once she's in her "zone" it's impossible to get her out. Virgil teaching her was a lost cause since he's mostly working and when he's not he's being a father and she couldn't bring herself to interrupt something as heart warming as that. Yuri didn't cook much so no luck there. Virgil's mom was the only option and was more than happy to help her cook. Sayori was surprised she didn't go to her first because Virgil learned everything he knew about cooking from her. Sayori started calling her 'Mom' because one she insisted since Sayori was marrying her son and second she never had a real mom before so calling her that was something that was foreign to her. The two had a fun time shopping together, they never really went out with each other before so it was a good time for the both of them. When they got back to 'V' Manner, which was what they ended up calling the house Sayori and the other's lived in, and headed into the kitchen and started the prepping. Virgil's mom decided it was appropriate to teach Sayori her famous dish, Lemon Chicken. Sayori squealed in excitement. She loved that dish and so did everyone else in the house. Since Virgil was at work and Natsuki and Yuri were playing with Scarlet and Lelouch in the basement's play area, Sayori and mom decided to surprise everyone. Mom walk Sayori through the steps, from slicing the chicken to making the sauce, she was there every step of the way. They were almost done cooking when suddenly the front door opened.

"Daddy's home! How is every-" Virgil came into the house and then stopped when he smelled something in the kitchen. He then went in to investigate when he was greeted by Sayori and his mother.

"Welcome, dear!" Sayori said giving her fiance a quick peck on the lips.

"Hey, kiddo! How was work?" His mother greeted him.

"Hey, mom. Work was fine but what brings you here and what is that smell I'm smelling?" He started sniffing the air. "It smells… like… lemon chicken?"

"I was teaching Sarah how to make it since she'll be coming into the family soon, she'd might as well know the family recipe." His mom answered. "She did a good job without any of my help."

"Wow Sarah, I'm impressed. It smells wonderful for on the first try. Can't wait to eat it." Sayori blushed at his complement.

"It was nothing, really." She said putting her two fingers together.

They started having dinner early. Virgil's mom was feeding her grandchildren some home made baby food that she taught Sayori to make. After dinner, they all went to bed early for they had a big and long day tomorrow, they will be flying to Rome to set up the wedding. When morning came, they all had their bags packed and headed out the door. They arrived at the air port and bored the plane. Each row was seven seats so they had a row to themselves which meant they didn't have to sit next to anyone they didn't know or get squished by any large people. Virgil and Sayori had the two seats on the left side of the plane, Natsuki and Yuri had the two seats on the right while Scarlet, Lelouch, and Grandma took all three seats in the middle with Grandma sandwiched between her grandchildren. Sayori was nervous since she never been on a plane but Virgil kept holding onto her hand to reassure her everything was okay. Virgil was looking out the window when someone was standing over him from the seat behind his.. Virgil knew exactly who it was because who else would ever do such a thing to Virgil.

"I already knew you were there." Virgil looks behind him with a smirk. "Tiny."

"Dammit, how did you know?" Paul was disappointing that he was caught.

"If you want to sneak up on me then don't stand there without doing anything. You lost the element of surprise minutes ago." Virgil smirked at his best friend. "I even got tired of waiting."

"Well spank my ass and call me Charlie, I've been found out."

"Hey, Paul. Could you perhaps turn down the swearing a notch or three? My kids are right there."

"Sorry, bro. But hey it's a coincidence that we're sitting near-"

"Don't lie to me. You walked on hot coals and legos to find out where I was sitting, didn't you?" Virgil teased.

"Holy-" Paul looks to his right towards his friends kids. "-molly, I'm become predictable."

"Indeed you are, my friend." Virgil laughed through his nose. "Indeed you are."

The plane's engines started and took off shortly after their conversation. The sudden turbulence made Sayori gripped Virgil's hand so tight that he thought she was giving birth again. Yuri was clinging to her chair as if her while Natsuki was just acting like it wasn't anything exciting. Paul was acting like he was on a roller coaster and Michelle who was next to him was just resting while listening to music. Ten hours later, they arrived in Rome, Italy. They spent the next week looking at the Colosseum and The Vatican before their wedding the next day. The couple were laying in bed together, too excited to sleep.

"Hey Sayori?"

"Yes, Virgil?"

"Thank you."

"For what?"

"For coming into my world. If you never did, I would've never found happiness."

"Aww." Sayori was touched by his words. "I couldn't have done it with you, Virgil. Thank you for saving me from that world."

The two shared a kiss before they waited for sleep to over come them. Tomorrow they will be married.

(A/N): By the way, Mammoth93, your character, Paul is best man. So wedding day is tomorrow but I'll most likely post it today. See ya!