16 Make It Tasty Enough For Him (1/2)

Sheena was out to complete her admittance documents for school. She made sure that Chad accompanied her to prevent him from bothering Raven at the apartment.

”Let's grab lunch here.” Sheena said while she pulled Chad's arm inside the restaurant just beside their school.

”Is Raven busy today? I thought she'll also go with you.” Chad said while Sheena looked for the menu.

”Yes, she's quite busy today so it's better not to disturb her. What would you like to have? I will treat you.” Sheena answered then looked at Chad.

”Hey, what's with your face? Are you that sad being with me?” Sheena waved her hand to Chad's face that looked absent minded.

Chad smiled noticing Sheena was glaring at him.

”It's not that. It's just…” He paused and somewhat hesitated to continue.

Sheena smiled wickedly getting the idea, ”What? Don't tell me you are planning to confess your feelings to Raven?”

Chad reddened with the straight forward comment from Sheena.

”How did you know I like Raven?” He asked Sheena shyly.

”Duh you were so obvious. One glance with your actions and one can easily tell you like Raven.” Sheena rolled her eyes while she answered.

”So Raven also knew?” Panic can be seen on Chad's face.

”Oh that one is exempted. Haha -- you should be grateful that Raven was slow into sensing people's emotions. Or maybe she doesn't bother at all because she had a higher priority than things like that for now.” Sheena explained intentionally.

She cared for their friendship and she was sure that if Chad pursues Raven right now, it will make things between them uncomfortable remembering Raven's perspective the last time she opened something like this.

”Chad, I don't think it will be good to confess right now. Unless, you are willing to take the risk or toll on your friendship with Raven then go ahead. I'm not discouraging you at all but this was just my opinion.”

Sheena continued, ”Besides you are still young, we all are so maybe it would be better not to rush things. But it's still up to you to decide in the end.”

Sheena added jokingly as she laughed and winked at Chad, ”I'm just here in case you will need a drinking buddy afterwards.”

Chad just smiled and remained quiet afterwards.

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Raven texted Jordan that dinner will be ready at 7:00 PM.

She knew Jordan was not a picky eater so basically, she can cook anything at all for him and he will eat that. The problem was she should at least make it tasty enough for him.

She doesn't know why she lacks that right balance when it comes to spices.

It was past 5:00 PM already when Raven tried to cook pan-seared pork chops with roasted fennel and tomatoes, week night lemon chicken and chicken, broccoli and brown rice casserole.

Sheena and Chad arrived at 6:00 PM and Raven was still busy cooking.

”Do you need help,” Chad asked seeing how Raven was still in the kitchen.

”No I am fine, it will be done soon. Are you hungry already? Here try this one with Sheena.” Raven answered as she handed a plate of two-cheese veggie nachos.