Sorry Honey, the Bachelor Wanted the Cheesecake
A/N: Hey people! I missed you all so much. It was my birthday on July 2, so this is like my birthday gift to all of you! I wav u all. Though, I'm really sorry. I was supposed to submit this last July 20 but I was too caught up with school. Again, sorry.
Before I start the chapter, I just want to mention that this recipe is my—so far—most favorite recipe ever! It's light but decadent, melt in your mouth and totally awesome! Every time I make this, my mouth waters, seriously, it does. In fact, this is my best seller in my business. For those who know, I started a home-run business this summer and already, business is booming. And, I'm proud of that. For those who want to taste My (As in, PERSONALLY BAKED by Moi) baked goods then just tell me in your review, I'll send you my details. (This only works if you live in Metro Manila, Philippines) I swear; my head is growing by the second (hahahaha!)
Disclaimer: No, I do not own Naruto. Never said I did.
Fact: Did you know that a special little chemical in chocolate mimics the effects of Marijuana? Cool Right? So for those who do Marijuana, don't. Just eat chocolate! Yay for
Warning: Wonderful sexual tension!! Ah...love :D
Thank you: Blackmailer (My beta-reader! I wav u so! My hempai:)
Dedication: To my dearest hempai, I dedicate this chapter to you on your special day (Even though it was in July :D), since I wasn't able to find out what you wanted. I hope this'll suffice for all that you've done for me. I love you, dear, and belated happy birthday.
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BlackMailer- Ah! Finally you have reviewed my faithful Hempai. I have been waiting for this! But to counter to what you said, I don't think my writing style is all that good. In fact, I think I'm horrible! Same thing goes with my baking skills. (But that's just me) Hahaha. Well, here's another chapter for you to edit. Thanks for remembering my birthday a few months ago. You're a true friend. Belated happy birthday, mon ami. This chapter is for you. :)
Cast a spell-Thank you so. I hope you do try my recipes. I can assure you, it's worth the patience, because I, myself am not a very patient person. Thanks again and here's another chapter!
Market Rush- Wooo! You reviewed! Thank you. Hahahahahaahahaha! "Uchiha Sasuke, Changed Man?!" Funny. I was actually considering that but if I did that, I would change the entire story. It's the little things that count you know, just like in baking. But don't get me wrong, I love that you gave a suggestion like that. And please send some more. It was very nice of you. I'm glad that you did, really. Sorry I didn't update so long, I was trying to fix my habit of dragging it out too much, so I hope this is better. I agree that the best part of baking is sharing it. Tell you're friends that it was a pleasure that they liked them. But you know; YOU'RE the one who rocks. YOU were the one who did all the work, I just gave you a simple recipe and you made the magic. Continue making that magic, it's a wonderful gift.
Spread-My-Wings-And-Soar- Awe, it's too bad you don't make bread form scratch anymore :(
roxnroll- Thanks for your support! I also dedicate this chapter to you. Happy reading! (P.S I'm really sorry for making you wait. Forgive me?)
fairybitch-Happy birthday, too!!! Yay! I'm sorry if I took soooo long. Hope you had a great one! But you know, it would be sooooo freaky if we were the same age! HAhahahaha!
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Chapter 5: Yaomi
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Yaomi's She's-At-It-Again Lemon Sunshine Cupcakes
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 t. baking powder
1/4 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
Juice of 1 large lemon
Zest of 3 large lemons
About 1 cup of Lemon Curd (Bottom of recipe)
Half pint of heavy whipping cream
Okay, you've gotten this far, we're almost through. Now if only that man would cooperate! I know you're having trouble with that, it clearly shows (I'd use that special spa set your sister gave you on your last birthday). But not to worry, that's why I'm here to help. Honey, when dealing with stubborn men, there are two ways to deal with it: Food and sex—or rather sex appeal. Don't bother arguing, just get him distracted and you'll have him. However, I want you to know that this is a two way street. So I'll give you the how-to on the food and I'll leave the latter up to you—learn to take a hint, honey.
Lets work fast, start by preheating that oven to 350 degrees and start lining a muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a small bowl, sift together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Okay, now with a mixer: cream the butter and the sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time and continue beating until mixture is well combined.
Toss half of the zest with a teaspoon of sugar and set aside. Mix the rest of the zest with the butter, sugar and eggs. Stir the buttermilk, and lemon juice together in a measuring cup with a spout. With the mixer on low, add a third of the flour, careful not to over mix—we don't want hard cupcakes do we? Add a third of the lemon-buttermilk mixture and add the flour again, do this until all of the ingredients are all used. But make sure you end with the flour.
Fill each muffin tin about 1/3 full and make a well in the center, fill the well with a spoon full of lemon curd and top with a little more batter (make sure that in the end, the tin is only 2/3 full) and bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. When the cupcakes have completely cooled, frost with whipped cream and top with the sugared zest. Now, with this and a little cleavage, you'll surely get his attention.
Lemon curd (A/N: I didn't make jokes for this one)
1 1/2 cups sugar
5 large eggs
Juice and zest of about 6 regular lemons or 4 Meyer lemons (the juice should equal about a cup to a cup and a half)
1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, whisk the eggs, sugar, juice, and zest together vigorously, until well-blended. Cook slowly over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Keep stirring, or the eggs will cook unevenly and curdle. This process usually takes about 15-20 minutes, so be prepared to stir for awhile. When it's done, it should easily coat a spoon. Then, remove it from the heat and stir in the butter until it melts.
Sasuke blinked. "I don't understand."
Sakura raised an eyebrow at him. "Don't give me that stupid look. It's coffee and cake. What's not to get? Aren't you hungry? I know you can't resist cake." She smiled innocently at him.
It wasn't the food Sasuke didn't understand; it was her. Why was she wearing her shirt like that? Was she trying to make him disgrace himself? But it wasn't like he was complaining, actually he liked the fact that she took off her sweater. It was what was under it that bothered him.
Sasuke stared at the thin piece of—almost—see-through lace she wore as a shirt. Her cleavage distracting him, perfectly. Was this what she wanted?? Him distracted out of his mind?
"Sasuke?" Snapping out of his daze, Sasuke looked at her—well rather her face. "Yes?"
"You don't want any?" She pouted, raising the tray higher, staying just below her breasts. Sasuke's mouth watered a little. "No. I want."
Sakura grinned mentally, this all worked perfectly. "Want what, Sasuke?" She said sultrily.
"..."
"Sasuke?" Grin.
"Uhh..." She watched him shake his head. He blinked twice before taking the tray off her hands, setting it on the table.
Sakura waited.
"Thanks." He finally said. Sakura really wanted to laugh, but she kept herself composed. She walked over to him, taking the other cake. Sasuke raised an eyebrow. "I thought that was for me."
Sakura stuck her tongue out. "It's my store."
Sasuke chuckled. "True, true."
Sure Sasuke knew Sakura wanted to make the most of the time limit, but, this was crazy. How could she had set up all the equipment in just fifteen minutes? That was just humanly impossible. Sakura's sister came to help but Sakura just swatted her hand away. It was cute, the way she did it all by herself. The way she'd look all puzzled and confused with the rented equipment. And whenever she or Sasuke would try to help, she'd (I mean this literally) spank them. Sasuke didn't know whether he was turned on or...well there is no "or", he was just turned on.
Yaomi turned to Sasuke, her face fascinated. "You seem nervous, you okay?"
Sasuke blinked, he wasn't even listening to her. He was too caught up watching Sakura put on the equipment—rather the motions of her plump bottom. Suddenly, Sasuke felt an arm on his shoulder, blinking, he turned to the girl. "Hmm? Sorry?"
Yaomi smiled, she knew what he was looking at. A lot of women envied her sister's ass and reactions men gave her, hell, even she did. "I said you seemed nervous, now I see you were just distracted." Her smile widened.
Sasuke brought his hands up to his chest. "No, it wasn't like that—"
He was interrupted by Yaomi's laugh. "You know, there's no reason to pretend. You're not the first to look at my sister that way. I don't really thinks it's bad. In fact, I'm quite envious." She said looking at Sakura.
"All done!" Sakura said, wiping the sweat on her brow. Yaomi smiled. She was sure things would finally go Sakura's way. She worked so hard, so why wouldn't it? She poured everything she got into this place; her sweat and blood, money and her—almost—nonexistent love life. And plus, Yaomi knew that what mom thought would happen wasn't true. The shop wouldn't—
"Are we ready ne-chan?"
"Yeah. Set the camera up while I get Sasuke ready, would you?"
–fail.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Hearing the loud- ear piercing scream, Sasuke turned to the red haired woman.
"Is she okay??" he asked Sakura.
Sakura, seeming totally unfazed by the whole screaming thing, looked over her shoulder to look at her sister. "Oh, she's fine, she's just checking if the—"
Gasping quite loudly, Yaomi ran to her sister. "Isn't the atmosphere just P-E-R-F-E-C-T? I mean look!—" Pointing to the equipment, "The lighting is perfect,—" Now to the food on the table, "The food, of course is just magnificent,—" And finally to Sasuke, who gave her a look. "And the model for this shoot! Everything is just...perfect." She finished with a wide grin.
Sakura laughed, she loved it when she saw Yaomi this happy. "Alright. Yaomi, can you put some more sauce in the cheesecake? I think it'll look better with more. We're almost done, I just need to make a few touches on Sasuke."
"Okay, but one question though, Sasuke."
Looking over Sakura's shoulder, said man raised an eyebrow. "Yeah?"
"Umm...what's your favorite flavor/food?" Knowing what her sister was up to, Sakura turned to her sister. "Don't you try anything, okay?"
Yaomi blinked innocently. "I'm not trying anything, ne-chan."
"Oh whatever, I know—"
Not really paying attention to the two arguing, Sasuke was brought to attention by Sakura's pink hair. It was so strange. So pink. But it wasn't bad, no not at all. It reminded him of one of his favorite foods (aside from tomatoes)—
"Strawberries." He said half-mindedly. Yaomi's eye sparkled. "Really now??"
He nodded lazily, staring at Sakura. Seeing this, Yaomi's eyes sparkled even more. "Ne, Sasuke-san" She said in a rather sing-songy voice.
"Hn?" He replied, still eyeing Sakura.
"Did you know that strawberries are also ne-chan's favorite?" This caught his attention. He stopped staring at Sakura and raised an eyebrow at Yaomi. "Really?"
She nodded. "Yeah. Only next to chocolate, though."
Sasuke smirked at Sakura, causing wonderful little shivers to run down her spine. "O-okay, let's start, shall we? Sasuke, can you sit over here, yeah, right there. Yaomi, can you go get the cheesecake? Thank you."
Sakura shivered. She could feel Sasuke's stare as she was fixing the camera angle. 'Don't look up, Sakura. Just don—' She did. Sasuke grinned wickedly, making a deep blush form on her cheeks that sent her hair to shame. Seeing this, Sasuke grinned wider. She was so cute when she'd blush like that. Sakura licked her lips, finding them slightly dry. She stared at him. He stared at her.
"Got it! Are we ready? Hey ne-chan—" Sensing the thick sexual tension in the room, she stopped her self. Smiling slowly, she turned to Sakura. "You want me to leave you two alone for a bit?"
"N-no. It's okay. We'll get started." Her voice was deep and throaty. She cleared her throat. "Sa-Sasuke, now I want you to—"
"Ne-chan! Let me do it. You're really flustered, you should rest!" Sasuke smirked at that. Knowing that it was all because of him. Reluctantly, Sakura nodded and sat down at a near by chair.
Smiling to herself, Yaomi raised the camera to her face, trying to get a better angle. "Ne, Sasuke-san, just be natural, okay? Wait. No. Don't. Give me sex appeal!"
Sasuke laughed. "Sure, whatever you say, Ma'am."
Whatever you say, Ma'am.–
—'That's exactly what he said last night.' Sakura blushed, remembering her dream. It really wasn't fair; the fact that she had to deny her self. She felt a warm sensation between her legs. Unconsciously, she crossed her legs tightly, trying to take the pain away, but sadly failing. The action only made the sensation stronger. Sakura tried to bite back a moan but again, she failed.—
As Yaomi snapped away, Sasuke couldn't help but glance at Sakura, seeing her deep blush and heavy breathing. He watched as she crossed her legs, his mouth watering a bit. She looked...so delicious like that; all hot and bothered, it turned him on. A glint developed in his eyes when he heard her moan. Sure, it was soft, he could tell that Yaomi wasn't able to hear it, due to the fact that she still continued taking pictures of him. But he was able to, causing him to smirk.
"Ne, Sakura, are you alright?" He just couldn't resist.
Hearing the name, Yaomi looked at her sister. "Ne-chan?"
Laughing nervously, she nodded. "Yeah. Fine."
Though a bit skeptical, Yaomi nodded. "We're done. Ne, ne-chan, you want me to get you some coffee? How about you Sasuke-san?"
They both nodded. After setting the camera down, Yaomi went to the back room. Leaving Sasuke and Sakura alone.
A/N: Gasp! What could possibly happen to them? Good or Bad? I want to keep y'all guessing. :P
I love you all and I hope that these next chapters will make up for the long time I haven't updated. I'm sorry!! I'll be posting the next chapter hopefully by 2-3 weeks from now. That's just a short time, and all I want as a writer is reviews :D
That's one of the reasons why it took so long to write this. Another is school. School as a high school student is HARD man. Especially if you're from my school. I'm sure that there are other P out there that are also having a hard time balancing their time as authors and as students.
So please, don't be so harsh. I'm doing the best I can. I'm really sorry.