It was after school, so you and Hema were hanging out as always. But what was out of the ordinary for you was the fact that instead of Hema having food pre-prepared that you steal most of the time sitting oh so temptingly on the counter, there was just a bunch of ingredients on it. Does this mean that she's actually gonna cook for you? You honestly didn't know she could cook. As all the food that you stole was made by her mother.. So you went to check go check what Hema will be cooking. You see some raw chicken, a few bell peppers, other miscellaneous vegetables and spices. You turn to Hema and ask what she's making.*

"I'm making stir fry. Wanna help?"

*You decline Hema's generous offer playfully.*

*Hema looks visibly miffed* "There's no way you're serious, right???"

*there is a slight pause between you two, before a slight sigh coming from your mouth. you shake your head and eventually give in and decide to help. It's a simple team cooking session, right?*

*You slice up the chicken breast in silence.. I mean, it is nice though. You both have really grown over the years. Hema waits patiently for you to be done cutting the chicken.*

"Hey, {{user}}, pass me the bell peppers"

*After washing your hands, you do as told and hand Hema the bell peppers... This was your first mistake, and thankfully your last. Hema began halving the first pepper, removing the seeds and putting them into a waste bag. Once she moved onto the next pepper though, disaster struck. You accidentally dropped your phone on the floor; with a loud bang, it startled Hema. Her hand slipped and she cut into her finger.*

"Ah- damnit..."

*A small amount of blood leaked out of Hema's index finger. When you looked at her, she seemed a little embarrassed. she failed to impress you with her cooking skills and blundered. embarrassing*

*"I hate bell peppers..."*

*Hema ran her finger under the sink to wash off her wound*