Chapter 013 - Agreement

Annoyed at the way he evades my half-confession, I blurt out, "Why are you acting nonchalant, anyway?!"

"I don't know what you are asking. Besides, other than the BakuDonalds, why are you here anyway?"

"Because it's a state of emergency and the Blizzard group is in shambles!" I scream at him.

He shakes his head and says, "You don't have to shout."

I am frustrated, that's why I am shouting! "Is this how you treat all your guests?! I have been so kind to bring you food!" I huff.

"Thank you for the food, but calm down for a second."

"When the monsters attack, are you also as lackadaisical as this?!"

"Yes, it's always the same for me anyways."

"Stop lying! Surely, there are strong monsters that you came face to face with!"

"I have no way of knowing."

Suddenly, King peers at the kitchen and asks, "You've been shouting for a while, what's wrong?"

"She's getting so angry, I don't know why," Saitama answers.

I make an audible groan. I walk towards the coffee table and tap it incessantly. "Come here, I need to talk to you!"

King and Saitama look at me. King walks towards me and sits close to the table, and Saitama looks exasperated, "I still need to cook. We can talk later," he says and goes back to the small, narrow kitchen.

I pout and huff in irritation. King evades my eyes and Genos takes care of the groceries he bought. I cross my arms on my chest and wait. Sometimes, my eyes go to the game King is playing. Still, I can't take my mind off Saitama and his blatant excuse about my somewhat confession. That was unbelievable! All guys want me, why wouldn't he? He even ignores it!

After a while, Saitama comes out and brings in the meal. It's a stew of vegetables with a few cuts of meat. I raise my brow at him.

"Not a family restaurant type delicious, but it's still edible, Fubuki," he defends.

I huff again as he places the utensils on the small table. King comes to share the food, while Genos sits in front, not partaking in anything.

As I continue to stare at them, Genos asks, "Do you think you are too good for Master Saitama's prepared food?!"

"I will say the same to you. Do you even eat?"

"I transform food to energy."

"How could you say that I'm too good for his cooking when you don't even know the taste of the food?" I ask, still clearly annoyed.

Genos's phone rings, and he stands from the table. "There's a call from the Heroes' Association. Something about the Hero Hunter."

"Right, the bastard who never shows up to hunt me. I can't forgive him. Is it because I am just the Caped Baldy?!"

"This is delicious, Saitama," King says. "Let me take care of the dishes before I leave," he offers.

So, after our meal, King takes the dishes and goes to the kitchen, while I am left alone with Saitama in the tiny living room.

I glare at him, while he continues playing the game that King was playing a few minutes ago.

"Your cooking is too average," I say, leaning my chin on my hands.

"Okay," he responds.

"Later, when I leave, come with me to a family restaurant. I know one with good food."

"I don't have the money."

"I will pay."

He turns his attention to me. "Are you sure you will not make me sign anything?"

"No. It's just an assurance that I won't die with your cooking for the following days."

"It's not like you will eat here again."

I sigh, and with temporary courage, I move closer to him. "I am planning to make this frequent."

"Being here most of the time won't make me join your group."

I pause at that. "That sounds like a challenge. I will do that then. I will be here all the time, until you say you will join us. Also," I lean closer to him. "I will also bring some of my clothes."

"You are not going to live here."

"Then, I will only bring a few changes of clothes. I can just return to get some from time to time."

"That's not different at all."

"Don't worry, I will share the rent."

His fingers pause on the game console. I move even closer to him so that our bodies are only a few inches apart.

"I can also share with the grocery." This time my voice is lower, and it's not an act. Somehow being this close, I feel weird.

He turns towards me, and I place my forefinger on the middle of his lips. He looks at me and then at my finger, probably confused at the way we look now. I grin victoriously as I slowly remove my fingers against his lips. I even intentionally brushes my fingers against him.

"Are your fingers clean?" he asks.

I ignore his response, instead, I say, "No need to stop yourself, Saitama." I lean forward. I badly want a kiss from him now, even if I am reddening from the thought.

My lips are about to touch his when he pulls back. "Genos is paying some of the rent and bringing in some food. Are you saying you will pay the rest?"

Ugh. I feel disappointed. Now, he's again a meter apart from me. Why is it so hard for him to kiss me?!

"Yes, as long as I will live here with you," I answer.

"This is the abandoned area of City Z, we have a lot of monsters prowling around here."

"I can take care of a few weak monsters."

"Can we shake hands on that?"

"Shake hands on what?"

"In our agreement, that you will pay the rest of the rent."

"Oh!" I look at his outstretched hand. I reach for it and the instant his hand encloses mine, electricity travels from my arms to my body. It's a nice feeling. "I a-agree," I answer, stuttering a bit.

A victorious smile appears on his face. He doesn't know that in the following days, I will stay here and I will make him fall in love with me. Once he is smitten with me, he will join the Blizzard Group as a bonus. Such a nice, thrilling plan.

"No taking it back later, okay?!" He withdraws his hand and adds, "Maybe I should force you to sign a contract."

"There's no need," I say and stand up. "Now, you need to come to my apartment and help me with the move."

"Move? You're just going to bring a few changes of clothes, right?" he asks, confused.

"Who said that? Is that included in the agreement?"

"But you just said it a while ago that there is no need."

"Do you have proof? Because I see no written documents with you," I say, looking away from his incredulous expression.

"But…"

"This is the reason why you need to create contracts, Mister Saitama," King interjects. He is wiping his hands on his jeans. "I am done, so I will leave now."

The instant the door closes, my heart pounds in my chest. I turn my attention back to Saitama. Now, that we are alone, what should be my next actions? And no, I will not be stupid as confess what I feel for him again. I will make him fall in love with me this time! And then force him to confess!