(For Hinate) Its took me a bit of time to get an idea on how to finish it but its finally up now. Thank you for all your comments. Enjoy everyone
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It was mid July and by some miracle of God, Erina was free. No meetings, no tastings, no documents that need reviewing, no events and definitely no classes. For the first time since in an eternity, she was free. Now she was sitting cross legged in her bed, contemplating on what she should do.
What did a normal 17 year old girl do on days like this?
Hisako is gone to Morocco with a certain spice master on a research trip to find some exclusive herbs not in Japan. ' Yeah totally a research trip, right?!'. She could spend the day with Soma, maybe go some outside the city for a picnic or just head to the Sumire District to help out with his diner. She picked up her phone to called him.
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"Morning Princess" he yawned drowsily.
"You know, you really need to sleep at nights, not testing recipes. Seriously what person only gets 6 hours of sleep a month."
"Well ya know until a certain somebody, says my food is delicious there is no way I'm gonna to stop trying". Erina heart fluttered at the thought that what he was doing was all for her but that doesn't change the fact that he's basically killing himself to make her say his food is delicious.
"There are others way th-...you know what never mind that. Are you doing anything today? my schedule is free so…
" There's a firework display by my house, wanna come? We could have a little barbeque on the roof watching it. Just the two of us"
"That sounds...romantic. I'll meet you at 6 pm then"
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Erina washed up and strolled the hallway to the dining room for breakfast.
Her grandfather sitting at the head of the table, with Alice and Ryo sitting on the right of him she sat on the left. Today's breakfast a Cheddar, Bacon, and Spinach Egg Casserole with Oatmeal Cottage Cheese Banana Pancakes and glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, her favorites. Could today get any better!
"Today your free, right Erina? Alice asked, her voice was upbeat almost sickeningly sweet. "Yes, I am" was all she replied taking a bite of her casserole. Rich chunks of bacon paired with well aged cheddar overtook her senses for a moment.
"Then you can shopping with me right"
"Huh, why me?"
By then Senzaemon and Ryo had left the room, leaving the two heiress in the dining rooms.
"Ryo has shokugekis booked all day long and Hishoko is gone with Hayama, so I can't force her to come with me. And your free so it's like ok."
Erina thought back to her plans with Soma. "Sorry Alice I can't I have plans".
Erina thought she shut Alice down, but Alice wasn't going down that easily; plus she has a certain ace up her sleeve.
"Hmm... Does this have anything to do with a certain redhead" she prods, a small cheshire cat like grin on her face. Erina almost chokes on her orange juice, coughing to get some of the remaining drops out of her airway.
"What on earth are you talking about Alice?" 'Does she know about Soma and I'
Erina, I thought you two hated each other but this photo says differently, no" Alice showed the picture that she took when Hisako and her found the couple getting a bit too comfortable that morning. Erina was speechless.
"I bet grandfather would love to have a nice chat with you and Yukihira about your relationship. So Erina let's go shopping"
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It's was about 5 hours since they left the mansion and they have been to about 30 exclusive stores in Tokyo. Erinas feet were killing her and the clock was eagerly going toward 5:30 pm. They were sitting on a bench in front of a fountain, exhausted from their grand shopping spree. If Erina didn't leave now she might miss watching the fireworks with Soma. She had to clear this up now, once and for all.
"Alice about the picture I-" she started.
"How long have you two going out, Erina". Erina was very surprised by how forward Alice was.
"About seven months I guess" this was embarrassing talking about her love life to her cousin. But on the other hand she wanted to get it off her chest that she Nakiri Erina was dating the diner boy, Yukihira Soma.
"You know...I sorta had a feeling that you two would get together" her marron eyes gazing up at the setting sun.
"When was that" Erina pondering on what gave her feelings away.
"At the Regiment de Cuisine final bout, you had a look on your face that I had never seen before, that was ignited by him. He was the only person who could've gotten you fired up like that. Well and vice versa."
Alice turned her eyes to a silent and red Erina, she continued "You have a date with him don't you. That was the plans you mentioned earlier." The bashful Erina just nodded.
"Well you are free to go, but if he ever hurts you tell him that 'there is no place on this planet he can hide from my wrath'." she uttered with a sickeningly sweet smile on her face.
Erina made her way to the train station with Alice (Yes Nakiri Erina taking the train, Soma was really rubbing off on her). As she processed onto the train she heard Alice yell
"Don't forget to use protection, Erina. I'm too young to be an Aunt." Basically everyone at the station was looking at her face. Her lavender eyes widened and face crimson from embarrassment. To Erina disappointment the train door closed before she could even retort to Alice's comment.
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By the time she got to the Yukihira diner she was ready to fall down, her muscles aching. She barely reaching the stool. Her head down in her arms on the bar surface. The diner empty except for Soma who was standing over her puzzled on why she was so drained.
"I thought you didn't have work today" he asked
"I didn't" her voice muffled into her arms, since she didn't move a single inch since she came into the diner.
"So why does it look like you're about to pass over to the river styx"
"Alice"
He understood what she had been through just by saying her cousin's name, she can be such a handful especially to her cousin.
"I know the fireworks are about to start but... I can't even move a muscle" her voice soft and exhausted. Soma smiled softly lifting her from her chair and held bridal style making his way up the stairs to the roof. Laying her on the blanket he prepared for them earlier, her breaths turned soft snores. He sat down beside her holding her to his chest, his nose nuzzling to smell her sweet vanilla-scented golden locks. The colorful fireworks liked fast blooming flowers in the night sky. Snacks completely forgotten.
"Soma" she mumbled lethargically.
"Hmmm" His fingers tangled into her soft tresses, she was most likely talking in her sleep enjoying the feel of his fingers playing around with her hair to relieve some of the stress Alice induced today.
After about 10 minutes,Soma phone went off, a message from Alice.The picture she took of them and a little comment below 'Don't forget to use protection children."
Soma's face was redder than his hair, he had never thought about doing that with Erina. She sent another text.
'I expect you will take care of my cousin tonight after what I've done to her alright'
Soma giggled lightly "I guess when people annoy you, its just them showing you how much they care about you."
You Nakiris really need to be honest about your feelings
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A bit of dessert
Soma took a sleeping Erina to his bedroom. He sleeping right beside her. As the sun began to rise so did Erina dressed in his diner shirt.A drowsy Erina looks around her surroundings to find her shirtless boyfriend snoring right beside her
Erina: Soma, Soma
He didn't budge, softly groaning at her advances. He feels a kiss on his cheek, then his neck. Whispering in his ears...
Erina: Soma won't you wake up for me?
After a few more persuasive kisses. He grabs her waist, pulling her gently toward him. Kissing her lips softly, whispering on her lips
Soma (huskily): What does my queen want now?
Erina (giggling): Breakfast would be a great start
Suddenly the bedroom door opens revealing the older Yukihira
Joichirou: Oi Soma are you gonna he-
All three awkwardly frozen, but the older Yukihira was always first to tease his only son
Joichirou (jokingly) : I'm too young to be a grandfather you know. So you two detangle yourselves and help out with customers since your fooling around up here.
He walked out of the room and to the diner were their business day was starting
Soma (yelling): We weren't doing anything
Erina was too embarrassed to say anything