Gokudera smirks and hold Phoenix tightly to him. Phoenix takes a deep breath, inhaling his sent, savoring it.

"God I love the way you smell!"

Gokudera smirks.

"Oh year? Well, what do I smell like?"

Phoenix takes a second deep breath.

"Like…peppermint…and petrichor." She takes another breath. "And there's just a hint of some fruity smell…I can't quite place it."

The silver-haired teen chuckles.

"Oh my God Aydan, you…you really are a piece of work aren't you?"

The two teens kiss for a second.

"What? That's what you smell like! And I love it!"

Gokudera smiles and buries his nose in the crack of her neck and tightens his arms around her.

"Well, I love the way you smell to."

"What? Laundry detergent and shampoo?"

"You don't smell like an old man, Jesus Aydan." Gokudera laughs. "No, have a certain…burnt wood and salty sea smell. Like you just came from a bonfire by the sea. Yeah, very…fresh and just a nice smell, I guess.

Gokudera blushes a bit and buries he face farther into the crook of Phoenix's neck.

"Really? Burnt wood and the sea...Really?..." Phoenix thinks about it for a second. "Well if we're going to swimming we should eat not don't you think?"

Gokudera shrugs.

"Depends on what you wanna make. I feel like having a steak."

"No. Steaks take too long. How about…grilled cheese?"

"Grilled…cheese? I haven't had grilled cheese since I was like eight."

"Really! Oh you poor depraved child. Come on, let your wonderful girlfriend help you."

Phoenix smiles and grabs Gokudera's hand.

"It's not like I'm big on it. I'd much rather have some steak."

"You've never had my grilled cheese." Phoenix pulls Gokudera into the kitchen and begins pulling out ingredients. "Let's see…Cheese, bread, butter, mint…" She turns to Gokudera. "Do you like ham on yours?"

"Mint? Who uses mint in grilled cheese? And er…sure. Ham's fine."

"You'll see." Phoenix goes to the counter and sets to work leaving Gokudera to watch her cook. As always Gokudera notices the practiced precision that Phoenix uses while preparing the food and as always he wonders just how long she has been cooking. Within no time Phoenix places a golden brown sandwich, which look like it came from a five star restaurant, in front of Gokudera. "Well, dig in."

Gokudera looks at the meal hesitantly then back up at Phoenix before sighing and picking up the sandwich. As he bites into it Gokudera's eyes widen.

"Holy freaking crap. This is…Oh Jesus Christ…it's good!"

Phoenix laughs.

"Thank. Didn't have everything I need for it though…this kitchen is missing a few things…Can you taste the mint?"

Hayato chews and nods before gulping down the meal.

"The mint is fairly obvious but it doesn't make it taste nasty at all. It actually adds to the flavor."

"See! Never doubt my cooking skills! I learned from a cookbook written ages ago by one of my Irish Ancestors. We Lynch's take pride in our food."

Gokudera takes another large bite.

"You wiggin' Iwish." He swallows. "I meant, you freaking Irish people. You always make good stuff. Like corn beef and cabbage. Holy mother…that stuff is good as hell!"

"Well glad we can be of service." Phoenix finishes off her sandwich with a sad smile. "This is my dad's recipe. It was his idea to add the mint. The man was a genius in the kitchen. If you think this is good you should have tried his. It was like…Ambrosia."

Gokudera smiles softly.

"I bet he was a cooking genius. I can't exactly say the same for my dad…"

"Well your dad isn't a Lynch. I was cooking as soon as I could hold a spoon. Music and cooking, the Lynch legacy. Oh and weird traditions. Seriously, Christmas was weird." Phoenix smiles as Gokudera finishes his food. "Come on, we got to be at the elevator."

Gokudera smirks, knowing what he is about to say will get him slapped.

"It seems your family understands the concept of having woman in the kitchen."

He holds back a chuckle while Phoenix gives him a look that clearly says, "Say another word and I will slap you so hard." Before she walks out of the room.

"You coming or not?"

The Italian teen loses control and laughs hysterically as he gets up.

"Yeah, I'm coming." He smiles as he makes his way over to Phoenix's side. "You know I love you, right?"

"Of course. Why else would I have insisted that you come with?"

Phoenix reaches up and kisses Gokudera as the elevator arrives.