Thread by @nrem511

#joecherry 🐯🌸 1)Once a week Kojiro has a day off from the restaurant. He likes to relax & spend it with Kaoru, enjoying a long morning in bed before making them both an indulgent brunch. Kaoru loves these lazy days, but feels he wants to treat his bf to something special.

2)"Tonight I'm preparing dinner!" Cherry boldy announces to a somewhat confused Joe.
/I thought he said he couldn't cook?/
"Okay, sounds great," Kojiro answers, plastering on a grin to mask the slight pinch of dread in his gut.
/What if it tastes bad?/
/Nope, I'll just eat it!/

3)Kaoru sees the doubt on his boyfriend's face and huffs to himself.
/Hah, just you wait mister/
Undeterred by Joe's scepticism, he confidently makes arrangements for their meal.
/I guarantee you will love every mouthful/
Cherry has never been one to back down from a challenge.

4)As evening rolls around, Kojiro returns from a skate session, his belly rumbling. The minute he enters the apartment he's met with delicious aromas reaching into every room.
/Oh?/
A beaming Kaoru welcomes him with a glass of wine.
"Why don't you have a shower, then we can eat."

5)Refreshed and relaxed, Joe slips into something more comfortable and joins Cherry in their living room. The table is set out with candles and fancy tableware, making him smile at his boyfriend’s romantic efforts.
"Take a seat, dinner is ready," Kaoru proudly announces.

6)Joe stares in disbelief as Cherry brings out bowl after bowl of delicious food. Spicy, sweet, sour, salty, all accompanied by steaming noodles and perfect fluffy rice.
/How?/
"Wow, this is amazing. I had no idea you could cook like this!"
"Well, guess I'm full of surprises."

7)Kaoru watches his beloved devouring the tasty food with a happy, if somewhat smug, little smile.
/Yes, you big gorilla, you have no idea just how clever I am/
"Oof, I'm seriously stuffed! That was so good. You must teach me how to make that sweet chicken dish," Joe beams.

8)Cherry side-eyes the kitchen, biting the inside of his lip.
"Hm yes, I will...some time. Now, how about another glass of wine?"
It doesn't take long before Kojiro is half-asleep on the couch, belly nice and full, head woozy from the wine.
Cherry kisses his forehead and sighs.

9)Once Joe slips further into a snooze, Kaoru sneaks back into the kitchen.
/Time to clear away the evidence/
He quickly grabs the trash bag he's hidden inside one of the cupboards and swiftly dashes through the hall to the door, double-checking Joe is still asleep.
/Good boy/

10)After tossing the bag into the trash chute he hurries back into the apartment, stifling his laugh.
"Where have you been?" Kojiro is sitting up on the couch with a puzzled expression.
"Oh, just taking the trash out."
"Since when?" Kojiro knows Cherry never touches the trash.

11)"Do I need a reason? I live here too!" He replies sharply.
Joe shrugs and wanders into the kitchen.
"More wine? Or shall I make some coffee?" He scans the worktops, noticing how clean they look. There are pans on the stove, but no sign of any prep.
/Oh hello what's this?/

12)Poking out of the end cupboard he spies what looks like a flyer.
'Jade Palace, finest local cuisine'
/What the? I knew it!/
Shaking his head, Joe stuffs the menu in a drawer and opens another bottle of wine.
"Top up darling? You deserve it after all your hard work."

13)"Oh it wasn't that hard. Honestly I don't know what all the fuss is about. Cooking is easy." Cherry smirks, sipping his wine.
"Maybe I should let you cook at the restaurant." Joe calls his bluff.
Kaoru frowns.
"Don't push your luck, you big brat. This is a one-off!"

14)Kojiro sidles up to his pouting boyfriend & wraps him in a tight embrace, nuzzling his neck.
"No baby, you are a one-off," he whispers softly. "Thank you for making me happy."
Hearing those words wipes any guilt from Kaoru's mind. Making Joe happy is all he wants.
/I love you/

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