Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

The living room was empty, but Josh Batton and Annabeth Cates could hear the sound of chopping of meat coming from the kitchen.

They could also hear Bobby Cates and Peggy Howards laughing.

It felt very warm in the house. Coupled with the vibrant noises, the two of them felt extremely at ease.

They placed everything they bought by the main door before washing their hands in the bathroom.

Then, they entered the kitchen together to find Annabeth's parents chatting as her father chopped meat with two knives while Peggy diced onions.

It was a heart-warming scene.

The pot next to them was already boiling, with steam rising from it to fill the room and making it seem a little smokey.

Peggy immediately smiled when she saw them enter. "Why did you two come in? We're fine on our own."

Smiling, Josh walked to stand in between Peggy and Bobby. "What are you cooking? Let me help."

for one of the knives, intending to start helping, but Bobby leaned slightly

make you some from scratch. The handmade ones taste significantly better than store-bought ones,"

with Annabeth. As our guests, we aren't putting you to work.

apron and putting it on himself.

seemed precise

in the kitchen was just about

as if Annabeth was watching an idol drama with culinary arts as

capable of producing countless delicious

heart was racing

embarrassed. "What are you doing? I

you to come here, so how could you be doing all these things?"

had

to help, so I wanted to do what can while I am here. You two should go outside and rest I'll be fine on my own. I know how to

"No way. I want to stay and help out. Besides, I want

want to do

now."