There is a time when we have to take a rest from anything that troubles us. There is also a time to take a rest from the cycle of life. Tonight, after I found myself a companion, now I feel that I have to guard this girl against anyone or anything harmful to her life. This girl probably had a lot of troubles than she could ever imagine. It feels like I was in the ancient times, keeping my devoted followers happy and granted some of their wishes. Now, I guess, the dedicated follower gave me what I want. A friend to talk to in my lonely life, wandering the desolate Earth, seeking love and truth, and finally, a companion. A companion for myself. I had these feelings going in and out of my mind. When I sat on the edge of the bed, I feel like I was not this girl's companion. I feel like I was the girl's mother.
As I look deeper inside her, I touched her forehead to release a soothing warmth for her sleepless nights. The girl's respiratory system is cooling down and calming the fiery soul of mine. I smiled upon her sleep and continued wandering the region for anything I can cook for her breakfast tomorrow, although I do not know how will she like my first ever meal for her. I just met her tonight, on the campfire, and now I had to cook her breakfast. I sighed and thought to myself. "Being her temporary mother is not bad once in a while. There's a time when the Goddess of Fire should be a mother or act like one. I envied my followers who had a caring mother." Forget about being with her as a couple. Mother is a suitable place for me to take care of this precious daughter of the Aihara family, that has just lost one of their members. I might make this up, but that's what I felt from this girl's aura.
The campfire still lit last night, and the dew began to condense the windows and blurring the vision outside. Without any noise, I glided myself back downstairs and started to cook breakfast for her. I have been in this world for so long, that I have to think it all over again. How in the Heavens can I cook with this box?
With half-opened eyes and walked downstairs, the girl said. "You should press the right button once to lit up the fire. Twice for a higher temperature."
"I see," I said while pressing the right button once.
"Okay, it's lit, now what do I have to do?"
"Grab two utensils. A spatula and a cast iron pan should do," she said while walking towards the couch and fell to another blissful sleep. "Then... you can do whatever you want... three times... to turn off..." she said before taking another sleep.
"Got it." I nodded once and began to cook with whatever ingredients I have in the fridge.
Cooking with the hot box is harder than I thought. There are several buttons to choose, and every button had their purposes. I did what the girl said and cooked her an effortless meal. Seasoned Potato Wedges with Deep Fried Sausages and Barbeque Sauce.
"Breakfast's ready!" I yelled happily while bringing a plate full of her breakfast to the dining table.
As I put the plate, the girl walked soullessly to the table and sat on one out of four chairs. "So, what are you cooking for breakfast?" She asked, her eyes half-opened.
"Seasoned Potato Wedges with Deep Fried Sausages and Barbeque Sauce," I replied, smiling at her. "Sounds delicious, is it not?"
"I thought goddesses like you couldn't cook," She smiled, like a drunkard, then hesitated. "How did you come up with that recipe?"
"It's..." I stopped and scratched my head, then giggled. "A Goddess' Secret."