Ronin POV

Woken from the blissful sleep that I was in by a very sudden stop, nearly throwing me and Kass off of the seat we slept on. She was, surprisingly, still asleep, but I was wide awake.

Me: The hell happened?

Takeshi: Were here! So you and Kassandra can go have your fun in a bed instead of the back of a car.

She would've blushed if she was awake, fortunately she wasn't. Didnt mean I was safe from the dust of pink caking my cheeks.

Me: Shut up Kesh.

I looked out the windows from the middle row and it was just like I remember it. Trees covering all sight and snow blanketing the floor.

Rene: This is where we're staying?!

Me: Yeah why?

Liz/Azul/Liz: Its huge!!!

Me/Kesh: THATS WHAT SHE SAID!!!

Me and Kesh started cracking up and wheezing while they just started at both of us like we were idiots. Although I stopped quickly when my face was karate chopped.

Kass: Quiet.

She quickly had her hand retreat.

Me: Kass, we're here.

That got her started. She lifted herself from the blankets and looked outside. She had the same reaction the others had and Kesh and I said the same thing before wheezing and laughing once more.

Liz: Your parents own this place?

No, I do.

Me: Yeah.

Azul: Jesus, your rich?

Me: Who are you asking. Jesus or me?

Is gave a lopsided smile before I was slapped lightly.

Kass: Stop being a smart Alec.

Me: Oh, who is this Alec you're talking about?

Kass: Shut up.

She kissed my cheek and I smiled.

Me: Alright, I'll give you guys the tour. At least, after Kass stops straddling me to this seat that is.

I winked at her and she grew a, cute, red hue across her face. She instantly got off me and we all entered the cabin styled mansion.

Me: This is the living room, chimney, couches, rug, coffee table for board games. You know the usual.

They were baffled at the comfy looking carpet and couches I glossed over. I knew that later I would have to make some firewood, hopefully Kesh would help.

Me: This is the kitchen. Stove/oven, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, pantry full of diabetes. We'll come back here in about an 2-3 hours when I got the food cooked.

We went upstairs and I showed them the four rooms in the hallway.

Me: These are the bedrooms. They each come with a bathroom, with and obvious shower/bathtub, toilet, sink, and a cabinet for supplies.

I was about to take them outside when we were downstairs but Liz noticed something.

Liz: What's that door lead to?

Me: The pool.

I said nonchalantly, while they made confused noises.

Me: Come on, let's go and see it.

I think they expected to see a frozen pool outside instead of a warm water pool inside. With a jacuzzi.

Me: I hope yall brought swimsuits, if not,the closest town is about an hour round trip walking.

Azul: Hold up. Where are we gonna wash our clothes?

Me: That's in the garage. Along with some things I probably shouldn't show you guys but I trust you.

We went out of the pool area and into the garage, where my "father's" rifles were located. I completely ignored them.

Me: This is where I will move the car to later and where you wash your clothes, as well as dry.

Rene: Why are there guns here?

Me: They're my dads, he hunts around here and thought me how to. Dont touch them. I will know when the cases are opened, which is hard to do without the code.

I explained while grabbing the demonstration hammer and hitting the case. It bounced off.

Me: Now, you guys go rest or get your luggage out of the car when I bring it over. I will prepare our food.

I walked outside and started the car up before moving it to the driveway. As if on cue, the garage opened up and Kesh was signaling me in and signalling me to stop when I was a good ways inside.

Me: Now, yall move your own stuff dont touch anyone else's without permission. I'll make food.

They started moving the luggage whilst I went into the kitchen and prepared.

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t was ready. The diced onion were disintegrating and had their odd taste seep into the rest of the soup, while the potatoes grew soft and tender. The carrots were discoloured and the salt, pepper, and cumin seasoning perfectly blended into the soup. Sure, it was just Lentil soup again, without meat, but it was a good dish. And I didnt have meat at my disposal, so I didnt know many dishes without any.

Kass: What did you make? It smells heavenly.

I turned and gave her my lopsided grin, to which she blushed lightly and strecthed her perfect lips into a smile.

Me: One of my favourite soups, could be better, but I dont have any meat to put in it.

I turned the heat down to low as to keep it warm when the others came down and walked over to her. I put my arms around her waist and pulled her in.

Me: Although, you look very tasty right now.

I said whilst licking my lips. Her eyes widened and her legs began to tremble.

Kass: Wh-what?

She seemed a bit too baffled at what I said although I just laughed at her and gave her forehead a smooche.

Me: I'm just kidding Kass. Im no that hungry. Maybe later tonight?

I rehtorically asked myself while she blushed madly and started to extremely lean into my embrace.

Kass: N-NO!!

I chuckled.

Me: I'm just kidding, entirely this time. No funny business.

I pecked her lips and carried her to a chair, sitting her down.

Me: Foods ready!!

Is what I yelled throughout the cabin. Surprisingly, everyone heard my call and gathered at the kitchen only to quake at my foods aroma.

Kesh: That smells amazing.

Rene: Agreed.

Azul: Where did you learn to cook?

Liz: Teach me.

I laughed at their reactions before serving them each a bowl. They quickly ate it and smiled in delight, just like my children back at home. I dont think I ever brought this up, but they asked me to let them stay because they, "want to show me that they can take care of themselves," so I let them and gave them a good two months worth of precooked food. They also knew how to use the stove in case they wanted to make something.

Me: Glad you like it.

Kass: You'd make an amazing husband.

All chitter chatter stopped as we simultaneously turned our heads to her and she covered her mouth as her face heated up.

Kass: I-I-I d-didnt m-m-mean to s-say that!

She got up from her seat and ran upstairs. After she left they turned their heads towards me, my turn to get flustered.

Me: U-uhm.

Liz: Go talk to her.

Azul: She is probably beating herself up about it.

Kesh: Propose.

He got slapped upside the head by both Liz and Rene, who were seated next to him.

Me: Y-yeah. I'll talk to her.

I got up and left my bowl of soup downstairs.

This next conversation will be odd.