“Thanks. Ash helped.” Kai gave me a fond look.
“He did? Glad he didn’t give you any trouble.” Steven wrapped his arms around Kai and gave her a smoldering look.
Kai giggled. “Ash, give me trouble? Never.”
“Nope. Not me. I’m a good helper,” I added solemnly.
We made our plates and brought them into the living room.
I turned off the main lights, keeping on the small lamp so we could see our food.
“Thank you. I can’t wait to try everything. It looks fantastic.” I kissed Steven, then kissed Kai on the cheek. I froze. It had been automatic. Did I overstep?
Kai beamed. “The steak smells delicious.”
No, I didn’t overstep.Good.
Kai added little bowls of soy sauce and other things to the table. Steven got out the steak sauce, ketchup, salt, and pepper.
We sat down on the couch, Kai in the middle.
“Not sure if this wine goes with steak, but why not.” Opening the bottle, I poured some red wine for everyone.
Steven held up his glass. “Cheers. Here’s to good food and good company.”
We clinked glasses and took a sip. It was nice.
“The sushi looks great. We’d probably pay a lot for this at a restaurant.” Steven gave them a kiss on the cheek, too.
Kai took a sip of wine, looking unbothered by the kisses. “The steak, too. I feel so fancy.”
“Movie?” Steven grabbed the remote and cued up the animated movie they’d decided on in the truck.
I ate a piece of sushi. “This is so good.”
We didn’t go out for sushi much, but this tasted as good as the stuff we usually got. Maybe even better because it was made with love and care.
Well at least I’d like to think it was made with love and care.
Kai wouldn’t make sushi for just anybody right?
“This is really good. I wasn’t sure if I’d really like the raw fish, but it’s good.” Steven nodded. Usually when we went to sushi, he was getting California rolls or tempura shrimp.
I took a bite of perfectly seasoned and grilled steak. “Steven, this is fantastic.”
We made quick work of our food and wine as the movie played. Everything was delicious. I felt so fortunate to have such great food and company.
“You can get comfortable. Make sure you get enough snuggles,” Steven said, throwing a blanket over us after the food had been eaten, the bottle of wine now empty.
“Are you sure?” Kai asked.
“Cuddle away,” I replied.Oh no, I have to cuddle Kai. Poor me.
Kai spread out on top of us, putting a pillow onto my lap, laying on me and resting their legs across Steven, who’d scooted in a little. I put my arm around him, making a big cuddle pile and played with their hair.
While I like snuggling with Steven while watching a movie, adding Kai made it even nicer.
At some point Steven produced popcorn, candy, and beer. He must have ordered it when he got the rest of the stuff for Kai’s sushi.
