This is the third chapter in whcih I include a dinner scene, who knows why I tend to write this? But still, here we go!
"The food smells delicious" Daring complimented once sat at the table.
"Well, it's our family recipe, I hope you like it, Daring" Red smiled "Cerise did most of the cooking this time, she has surpassed the master"
"Not quite there yet" Cerise chuckled taking Daring's hand under the table noticing just how stressed he looked.
"Well, thank you both for cooking" Wolf said before serving the food for them all.
"So, Daring, how is your family doing?"
"Oh, they are doing great" he nodded "Dexter is spending some time with Raven and you sure know Darling is in Wonderland"
"Oh, I sure hope she joins us Sunday for the picnic" Red said
"I sure hope so too" he said a bit more desperate than he intended, he knew at least Wolf and Red adored his sister and having her there would take off some attention, of himself. He cleared his throat trying to look more confident, like he usually was "So yeah, we all have set to look for our own destinies"
"That's terrific"
"It is"
"And how is yours doing, Charming?" Wolf asked.
"Mine?" he questioned caught off guard "F-fine, I guess. It's been an adjustment being the Beast, I won't lie, but overall it has turned alright" he tenderly smiled towards Cerise, squeezing her hand softly "Every time I forget who I am, I can count on Cerise to remind me there is good in me, and that the Beast it's just a trait of my personality and should not define me as a whole"
Red smiled at the sight of true love "That's lovely" she said
Daring then noticed his display and blushed slightly "So, yeah, everything under control, Sir"
"You can call him Wolf, no need to address him so properly" Red excused.
"Why not?" Wolf muttered to his wife almost pleadingly.
Red shook her head amused by his childish behavior "Do you want some more?" she offered Daring seconds.
"Please, it's really good" he passed his plate.
"Then, be our guest"
Wolf had seconds too…then another ration and another. Daring did the same, after transforming for the first time, he found out his appetite had expanded. But every time he served another portion, Wolf would glare almost challengingly at him, but the young beast did not beat the wolf.
"Well boys, you sure were hungry" Red said
"Sorry, it was truly an amazing meal" Daring smiled picking up his plate.
"Thanks for dinner, love" Wolf kissed Red's head
"I will take care of the dishes" Cerise offered.
"You already helped cooking, I will do them" Daring said.
Cerise smiled "We'll do them together" she drove him to the kitchen and they stood side by side cleaning up.
"So…" Cerise started
"What?"
"Why are you still so jumpy?" she asked
"I am not" he defended himself "I think I am warming up to them"
She chuckled "Just don't try too hard, ok? I want them to see what I see, you don't have to pretend to be anyone else, alright?"
"Alright" he smiled leaning in to kiss her.
Cerise giggled "I love you, Daring Charming"
"I love you, Cerise Hood" he pondered "Bad Wolf Hood?"
She splashed him with some water and they started their little battle.
But soon enough the parents appeared "Ok, seems like you two managed the dishes alright" Red chuckled "It's pretty late, you must be tired"
"It's ok mom" Cerise smiled sweetly
"Well, at least you should prepare your guest's room"
"Ow" Cerise exclaimed, that thought hadn't cross her mind "Ramona's bed?"
"Try, the couch" Wolf said "Sorry young man, not much we can offer"
"That's perfect" he said coolly.
"I will bring you some blankets" Red walked out of the room.
In a matter of minutes, the couch was transformed in the closest thing to a bed, given the circumstances.
"Well, we will let you rest now" Bad Wolf said.
"Yeah, thanks, Sir" he settled his bag aside.
"I have some business to attend to at the border of our territory, some settlements with the pack"
"Of course, my dear" Red kissed his cheek "Don't take long"
"I will be back before midnight; I promise"
"Ok"
"Take care dad" Cerise called before he left the house.
"Well, we will let you be then, Daring" Red escorted her daughter to another room while he settled taking off his coat and tie looking for something more casual, his t-shirt for pajamas and some flannel pants.
Without much else to do, he decided it was a good time to make a call…
So yeah, this week I will try to do as many updates as posible before the Epic Winter release! After that, I won't have much free time in my hands and probably will need to take a break from this fics (It hurts, but responsability calls upon me). Anyhow! I have to say, thanks for the support! The follows, favs and reviews! What a great start for this fic! See you soon!