123: Forgotten

WINTER:

Fuck.

I mentally scolded myself.

What did I just say? How could I give in like that despite knowing the consequences of my decision?

It was already too late to take back my words, didn't I? Why did I even say them?

Cali pulled me into a tight embrace and thanked me endlessly.

I could not take back my words, right even if I wanted to take them back? But seeing the pure happiness on his face, I could not fathom removing his joy.

"You won't regret it, Pumpkin. I will be the best housemate that you could have. I could even cook for you."

I laughed. “You will cook? Do you know who's our cook? It's Hawk. He knows the taste that we like even if he is not our chef.”

Besides, back then, he was not that good. Most of the time, the foods that he cooked tasted bland or even tasted like seawater for being too salty.

You have to admit you had a good time back then. You liked his presence. You loved the bond you made.

“Hawk. He liked to cook, huh?”

“Yes. He asked me if I wanted to eat