"Why do we have to do this?" trudging behind the Cyborg, Saitama sighed for the umpteenth time "It's proper courtesy to return the favor, don't you think, master?" blinking a few times, Saitama nodded "Well, yeah, but,"

"Why this early?" looking around the houses that stood beside them, Saitama knew it was early; probably too early due to the fact that none of the houses had any light on "Aren't you fond of surprises, master?"

"No," answering frankly, Saitama earned a nod from Genos "Not fond of surprises," the cyborg re-stated, scribbling something on his small notepad. Stifling a yawn, the hairless hero was tempted to just lie down on the street then and there; but was stopped when a thought had cleared his mind.

"Did I buy enough radishes from that sale the other day?" frowning at the thought, Saitama shook his head "I think I bought all the radishes that day- I think," a vivid image of a single radish falling out of his basket returned to his mind.

Saitama remembered eyeing the radish carefully and shrugged without picking it up, thinking it would be inefficient to expend his energy for a single radish.

Falling to the ground and slamming his fists onto the asphalt, tears of grief fell down Saitama's face "M-master?!" Genos turned around at the sound of sobbing and was about to ask if Saitama was alright when the baldy had stood up.

"I will never forget you, fallen radish," wiping away a tear using the back of his hand, Saitama continued walking onward "Come on Genos, let's bring Fubuki some food,"

"Mister-" stifling a yawn and rubbing at his eyes, Eyelashes furrowed his brows slightly "Demon Cyborg?" slightly raising the plastic bag that he was holding, Genos smiled "We just wanted to give miss Fubuki some udon stew," handing the plastic bag to Lashes, Genos bowed slightly "We appreciate that she's been giving us ingredients and food as of late,"

Having difficulty processing what was happening, Lashes took a quick glance at the wall clock that ticked idly near the kitchen doorway. It wasn't even four in the morning "Uhh, yeah. Thanks," about to close the door when Genos had turned around, Lashes had a momentary glimpse of Saitama lying in the shrubbery.

Lashes' mind suddenly jolted into action "Ah, wait!" calling out to the cyborg, Lashes cleared his throat "Please, would you join us for breakfast?" a nervous smile graced Lashes' lips; this was a chance to help miss Blizzard be closer to the baldy!

"Oh no, we wouldn't want to intrude," Genos smiled apologetically, shaking his head "Besides, master seems to still be sleepy," opening the door further, Lashes was sure he was sweating profusely right now "He can take a quick nap on the couch!"

Gulping audibly, Lashes cleared his throat once more "I mean, you went through all the trouble of going here so early; it would tarnish the Blizzard group's name if we couldn't show a little hospitability," smiling, Lashes gestured with his free hand towards the inside of the building.

"Well, I suppose," turning towards Saitama, Genos frowned when the baldy wasn't there anymore "Did you say breakfast and couch?" Lashes shrieked in surprise when Saitama had suddenly appeared in front of him.

Blinking a few times in surprise, Fubuki furrowed her brows in irritation. Gingerly turning the alarm off, the esper sat up and kept her eyes closed for a good minute or so. Stretching her arms upward, Fubuki got up from her bed and put on her slippers; a pair of fluffy white rabbit slippers.

Going towards her personal lavatory, the raven haired woman washed her face and brushed her teeth "Ape, Lashes!" she exclaimed, and frowned when no response was heard. Opening the door to her room, Fubuki was surprised to not find the two by her door.

"Huh," leaving her room and going towards the dining area, Fubuki froze in place when she saw Saitama gorging pancake after pancake down his mouth "Ah, miss Blizzard!" Lashes smiled, placing a large plate filled with pancakes on their dining table "You're just in time for breakfast!"

Ape waved at her, gesturing towards the seat between him and Saitama. Genos had turned around to look and smiled at the esper. Standing up from his seat, the cyborg nodded "Good morning, miss Blizzard; we highly appreciate the udon,"

Genos bowed slightly before turning around towards the kitchen "Good morning, miss!" Ape smiled "Would you like coffee or tea?" flinching in surprise when Fubuki had pulled at his ear, Ape groaned and obediently followed the esper towards the drink-making station.

"What is he doing here?!" whispering angrily, Fubuki could've sworn the heat on her face wasn't because of anger "Well, apparently-" rubbing at the back of his head nervously, Ape smiled widely "The baldy and cyborg came by earlier and gave us some udon stew,"

Furrowing her brows, Fubuki shook her head "You know what? I don't care!" taking an empty mug and placing a teabag inside of it, the esper poured hot water into the drinking apparatus " 'Udon stew'," snorting and shaking her head, Fubuki had a glint of determination in her eye, which highly confused Ape.

"This is exactly what I've been waiting for,"

"What is this really about?" Genos asked curiously, tying an apron around his waist "Huh?" Lashes gulped audibly; was the jig up?

"What is what about?" twiddling his fingers a bit, Lashes panicked a bit when the pancake that he was cooking was about to be burned "Breakfast," Genos deadpanned, scrutinizing the man's features carefully.

"Your features scream nervousness," squinting his eyes and crossing his arms, Genos turned towards the dishes "With a hint of glee. I am confused," systematically cleaning the dishes in a quick motion; the cyborg did not stop looking at Lashes, so as to pressure the already nervous man.

Lashes was about to come clean when the cyborg had spoken first "Is this about master?" placing the last clean dish on top of the stack that he had made, Genos crossed his arms once more "Err, you can say that,"

Something clicked in Genos' head; literally and figuratively "Is this about master and miss Fubuki?" freezing in place and letting the pancake burn underneath him, Lashes felt a cold sweat run down the side of his face "Uhhh,"

Taking the pan from the fidgety man, Genos placed the slightly burnt pancake on a small plate "If this is about her trying to recruit master then I advise you to tell her to stop-"

Lashes shook his head violently "No, no, no! It's not that," letting out a relieved sigh, the raven haired man smiled "Well, technically it is and isn't about that," frowning at the response, Genos tilted his head to the side "What is it about then?"

"Err, it's-" thinking of a probable alibi, Lashes sighed in defeat. There was no way the cyborg was going to buy a quickly formulated alibi; and if he were to take too long, it would be too apparent that he wasn't telling the truth-

"Well?" Genos crossed his arms even more "Alright, it's mainly about miss Blizzard and her, err," Lashes was relieved that the cyborg looked more curious than irritated. At least, that's what he thought "Feelings for mister Caped Baldy,"

Raising an eyebrow curiously, Genos smiled "So you've noticed as well?" frowning slightly, Lashes nodded vigorously "I, uh, yes!" smiling widely now, his nervousness melted. Well, it was Ape that technically noticed; stating that'd just make things complicated.

Genos looked at Lashes with all the seriousness that he could muster "But we have a lot of work to do," the raven haired man furrowed his eyebrows "Huh?"

Reclining in his chair when he had his fill of pancakes, Saitama smiled slightly "Ahhh, that was good," sitting rigidly in her chair, Fubuki sipped at her tea; flinching slightly when the hairless hero had let out a small burp.

She was so determined to try and recruit him when she was talking to Ape earlier; but now she could barely even look at Saitama. A thousand scenarios flooded the esper's mind. Some painfully too fantastical to be even true, while others embarrassing to no end. Stealing a glance at Saitama, Fubuki felt her heart race; this is the first time she was this close to him, apart from that time that he blocked the cyborg's attack for her-

Thinking of that scenario made her face heat up. She was so determined to crush him underfoot, assuming that he was just any other newbie that was dangerously rising through the ranks due to luck. She was a woman with a plan; but that changed when he had shown exemplary skill. And that was an understatement.

She wanted him in the Blizzard Group. A monster like him would easily reinforce their ranks and raise their morale. Taking another glance at Saitama, who was now picking his teeth, Fubuki felt her face get even hotter. Since when did she develop a petty crush on the baldy?

"Wait, what?" she blurted out unconsciously, earning her the attention of the two males beside her "Miss?" Ape mumbled with a mouthful of pancakes "Is something the matter?" painstakingly swallowing the contents of his mouth, Ape raised an eyebrow questioningly.

"N-no, it's nothing," she smiled nervously, trying her best not to look at Saitama. But her body betrayed her, and she looked at him anyway. He was looking at her like normal, bland and nonchalant. But something about those seemingly uncaring eyes pushed the right buttons.

Pursing her lips when the baldy had smiled at her, Fubuki was sure her face would make a tomato jealous "Oh, hey," Saitama slouched further in his seat "Thanks for the udon the other day," Fubuki was trying so hard to hold eye contact, but she couldn't focus because she felt her heart was going to burst out of her chest

"Me and Genos made some stew, brought some over as thanks," Saitama's smile grew slightly "It was some real good udon. Thanks," that was it. That smile accompanied by the 'thank you' was more than enough to reduce her to a puddle of-

"I apologize for the delay, miss Blizzard and mister Caped Baldy!" Lashes rushed out of the kitchen, a large plate of pancakes in hand "Me and mister Demon Cyborg were too caught up in…" placing the plate on the table, Lashes furrowed his brows at Fubuki; who was sweating profusely "A heated discussion,"

"Oh, hey, Genos," Saitama stood up, placing his hands inside of his signature "oppai" jacket "Let's go home, King is probably trying to break in or something again," nodding in agreement while untying the apron around his waist, Genos draped it over an unused chair.

"Many thanks again, Blizzard Group and miss Blizzard," frowning slightly when the esper had made no reaction, Genos shook his head "We appreciate the hospitality. And the food,"

"Yeah, thanks for the breakfast," Saitama smiled and placed a hand on Fubuki's shoulder "Thanks again for the udon,"

Snap.

As the two left the dining area, Fubuki slid off her chair and fell onto the ground "Miss?!" Ape and Lashes exclaimed at the same time, rushing towards her.

Flinching slightly at the sudden noise, Genos turned around to look at the Blizzard Group's building. There was some sort of commotion happening inside "Hey, come on!" Saitama hollered "You remember the last time King broke in?"

Sighing in exasperation, Genos rushed to Saitama's side "So, master," the cyborg cleared his throat "What do you think of the Blizzard Group?"

Shrugging, Saitama shook his head "They're a pretty nice group. They'll get nowhere in the hero world if they keep living and thinking inside of their box, though," nodding in agreement, Genos paused for a second or two.

"How about miss Fubuki?" slightly raising an eyebrow at the question, Saitama turned to look at his unwanted disciple "What about her?"

"I mean, what do you think of her?" Genos pushed the question, hoping that Saitama wouldn't mind the prying.

"She's got a long way to go," shrugging and breaking eye contact with the cyborg, Saitama placed his hands inside of the pockets of his jacket "I suppose she can stand on equal footing with the shorty. But she needs to start being more confident in herself,"

Nodding slowly, Genos wasn't expecting such sagely words from his master; looks like he was much more perceptive that he let on "Ah, I see. Do you like her?"

Pursing his lips when the question had left his mouth, Genos internally reprimanded himself for prying too far.

Turning to look at the cyborg, Saitama smiled slightly "Yeah, she's adorable when she tries too hard,"

Furrowing his brows, Genos was dumbfounded. Now this was an answer he wasn't expecting from his master.

Saitama walked past Genos "Come on, I can feel King from all the way here. He probably broke something," nodding in agreement, Genos sped up.

But, wait. Did he mean adorable like "that dog is cute" adorable? Or adorable like "she's my type" adorable?

"Stop dawdling, Genos!" Saitama screamed from afar, already around seven blocks away from the cyborg "Yes master!" Genos screamed back, the metal plates on his thighs slightly opening up to give him faster movement.

Weeell, you guys seemed to have really enjoyed my supposed one-shot.

Here you ladies and gentlemen go, hope you all enjoyed!