Blessed In The F(o)g

[Yui M'Crae]

That would make Yui feel less guilty about all of the bad events. They were just tests. It was the same with her. She would be dead by now if she wasn't in the park that day. It was a good thing she was there at the time Isaac was there. "I-I'm so happy you found me the day we met. I want to make you smile every day because..." she paused and sat up. "I love you, Isaac. I want to make you the happiest man on earth." The shy maid leaned forward and pretending like she was going to kiss him on the lips, but when their lips almost touched, she kissed his forehead instead. She winked at him, for she was teasing him when she did that. Yui looked down and sighed, because she was still wearing her work clothes. "I think this outfit has grown on me. I mean, ever since I met you, I've been coming home from work with this on." She smiled at him and crawled out of the bed, walking around the bed and walking toward the door. She looked back at Isaac and said, "C'mon, Isaac! I wanna learn how to bake."

[Isaac D. Sirmon]

Conversation going good.... Okay.... Wait what? He paused, his mouth slightly open and his eyes slightly puzzled as he looked at Yui. She loved him? Like, loved him like in a more passionate and emotional way? Like girl and boy chemistry? Oh gosh...
Isaac watched her lean forward as if to kiss him like they usually did in movies, he leaned back, not because he was repulsed, just surprised. But instead she veered upward and kissed his forehead. Isaac watched her in bewilderment as she hopped off the bed and pranced off, telling him she wanted to bake. He gave a numb nod as she disappeared behind the doorway.
Left alone, he started thinking about how he felt and about if he even reciprocated her feelings. Of course, he only had so much time before Yui got nervous and suspicious of him. So, did he love her back? There were so many occasions that may have given the idea that he had that attraction. The time he had kissed her, that was in fear of her death and a sort of in the moment thing. He protected her, he was her fiery knight to come and save her from any sorts of doom. So did he love Yui?
Honestly he wasn't sure, one part of him agreed with everything and just wanted it meet her feelings with his own, but then he other side was warning him of what might and could happen. He gave a with and stood up, changing out of his slight bloody shirt and into a fresh, light green button up. Isaac smiled faintly and followed her down the stairs and into the kitchen.
"Ready? What do you wanna make?" He asked going into the cupboards and pulling out flour, milk, and eggs. He suppose he did love her.

[Yui M'Crae]

Yep. It was truth that the brunette was a very smitten kitten, for she was in love. The feelings she was enduring had to be love. What else could it be? Of course, Yui knew Isaac was clueless when it came to love, so she took it easy on him. Soon she will have no other choice but to get over her feelings and remain close friends with the man. The girl was at the sink, washing her hands and getting ready to bake. She turned to Isaac when he came down the stairs and walked into the kitchen. "Maybe we should start with something simple, okay? How about cookies? That's a good start, right? Then, we can bake a cake!" Yui was so excited! She couldn't wait to get started. Baking was going to be so much fun.

[Isaac D. Sirmon]

He nodded, "I like cookies. If you want we can join it together and make a cookie cake." He said over his shoulder as he got out a bowl, and two pans followed by vanilla extract and chocolate chips and he like ingredients. Isaac moved all romantic emotions to the back of his mind, they would discuss it another time. Right now it was baking time.
"So, you can preheat the oven, I trust you know how?" He said still sorting through all the ingredients.

[Yui M'Crae]

"I don't know what that is, but it sounds delicious!" Her soft brown orbs sparkled as she watched her friend get out the ingredients. It mattered a little bit if Isaac turned her down and crushed her feelings, but she would get over it. She always reminded herself that even if he doesn't feel the same, she could still live with him. She just wanted to be apart of his life. If that meant just being friends, she would just be friends and nothing more. Baking~ Baking~ Baking time with Isaac~ Yui laughed nervously and walked over to the oven, studying it over and over again. "Um...." She looked at Isaac and sighed, hoping it would come to her like that! How do I even work this thing? "I'm sorry, Isaac. I can't do it...."

[Isaac D. Sirmon]

He laughed turning away and stepping closer to the stove. "See the button that say Preset? Just press that, then press the arrows until it says 350." He said pointing to the buttons. Isaac smiled sweetly at her, setting his hand on her head with a certain familiarity.
The feelings were some sort of mutual really. He loved her, wanted to protect her and keep her with him, but sometimes he feared it was wrong. But do not fret about unrequited love, for they were in fact returned. Isaac smiled and started spraying the pan with oil.
"When your done there you can start on the cake batter. There are directions on the box." He said pointing to a small piece of cardboard with pictures and instructions. He was going to make her into the best little baker ever!

[Yui M'Crae]

She leaned closer to stare at the button that said Preset, blinking in confusion. Once Isaac explained how to preheat the oven, Yui blushed in embarrassment and nodded. She pressed the arrows and said, "L-Like this?" The girl was very hesitant as she pressed the arrows until it said 350. Yui sighed with relief that she didn't mess up, and she waited for Isaac to give her an order, for she didn't know how to bake. The kitchen would've been a mess if Isaac wasn't there to help her. She nodded and picked up the box, trying very hard to read the instructions. "Um...." She squinted to see if she could read it better, but it wasn't working. Nailah felt sorry for poor little Yui. The girl didn't know how to read! But, she tried her very best to read in spite of having no educational experiences. She always had her friends there to help her. They didn't have time to teach her all of the years of school she missed out on. Her parents rarely showed any interest in school or anything for that matter. Plus, they thought something bad would happen to her at school because of her health issues. They made her stay home every day, and they rarely let her play with the kids outside. Her parents couldn't home school her, because they were too busy with their jobs. About the time they got home, Yui was already asleep! Nailah watched Yui struggle to read the instructions. The wolf couldn't bare to watch Yui force herself to read any longer, so she walked out of the kitchen without growling or showing any violent behavior toward Isaac.

[Isaac D. Sirmon]

He glanced at Yui and he felt slightly guilty. So she couldn't read... No matter, he'd be there to guide her. "Come here, you can help me mix the ingredients up." He stood over a large orange bowl. He took two eggs out, handed one to each of them and showed her how to crack it, but not make a mess.
"You have to have control over the egg so that the yolk doesn't get everywhere, see?" He said hitting the egg in the counter with a small flourish. He then dug his thumbs further into the crack and pulled it in half, pouring the contents into the bowl. He stood close by in case she had trouble.
Education for Isaac was a good thing, his knowledge was pretty narrow, but he was literate. He could read and write, but most of his skills focused in home economics and forging metals. He had been homeschooled by his father after the passing of his mother, he took I've the home chores and life was pretty routinely after that.

[Yui M'Crae]

"O-Okay!" She put the box where it was before and walked over to Isaac. Isaac gave her an egg, and she made sure not to drop it. Yui held it close and watched Isaac crack the egg and pull it in half to where the yolk fell out of the shell and landed in the bowl. She soaked up everything she saw and did the same. She hesitated slightly and looked at Isaac for assistance. "Can you help me with the part where you make the egg crack? I don't want to hit it too hard against the counter.... Um.. Isaac? I-I've been thinking about school and..." she paused and said, "I was wondering if you could get me into one."

[Isaac D. Sirmon]

He smiled, his eyes lighting up with amusement at her sponge-like knowledge. She was a fast learner, she'd no doubt blow through reading and writing. When called for assistance, he slid in behind her, his hands trailing down her arm and holding her hands steady. Isaac hesitated, but he continued further, guiding her actions to crack the egg in a small moment, then with their combined efforts, poured the yolk into the bowl. He listened to her request as well and shrugged. "I could probably, but you'd be on your own. I can't go to school anymore, but sure. I'll do it if it makes you happy." And so he wrapped his arms around her, his skin warming in welcoming with his powers.
He smiled, guiding her hands to the flour and other ingredients, adding them in as well within moments. Isaac would probably never tell her no, unless of course it jeopardized her own safety.
"I'll do anything to make you smile." He said softly, with a good ounce if passion beneath each word.

[Yui M'Crae]

"I did it! ... Well, I guess that didn't count. You helped me, but I think I know how to do it now. Thanks, Isaac!" She looked disappointed to hear that from Isaac. Of course, she had to admit that she sort of saw that one coming. It was a shame Isaac wasn't in school. It would be kind of cute to see the two in school together and see them in the same classes. The two would sit together in every class, and there would be this bright pink aura surrounding them. A pink aura means loving, affection, caring, romantic relationship, etc. Of course, that pink aura would mostly be Yui's love for Isaac. "I think I can manage school. But, what grade do you think I'll be in? I have so much to catch up on. I hope I don't have to be held back for all the years I missed." Her body grew hot as Isaac wrapped his arms around her from behind. Her hands began to shake, and she blushed hard when Isaac said that he would do anything to make her smile. Yui took a deep breath, for she didn't want Isaac to think she was uncomfortable. She was just blown away by how Isaac was such a smooth operator. "I-Isaac, I.... I want to do the same for you. I want to make you smile every day. I want to do so many things to let you know that I...." I want to do so many things to let you know that I love you, and I want to make you the happiest man on earth. Her voice trailed off, and she was speechless. She didn't want to bring the love subject up. She knew it bothered Isaac. The man was clueless! It's like he doesn't even know what love is. Yui didn't want to bring up the subject because of the reaction she got earlier. She felt like he didn't feel the same. "I want to do so many things to let you know that I'll always be there for you as your best friend."

[Isaac D. Sirmon]

Okay, so Isaac was gonna be an ass today, mark it in your history books ladies and gentlemen! He smiled softly, his head turned to look at her from behind, he would be lying I he said that he was okay with this. Isaac wasn't hesitant these days, he wanted to be fluid and smooth like how she probably pictured himself as. The way Isaac saw it, he was flimsy and awkward, like a giant bear in a small cage.
He kissed her cheek, long and deliberate. "I bet any of the grades will have you." He said cheerfully, his chin sitting on her shoulder as if resting.
"Yui, remember when you said that you loved me? Well, your feelings are requited. I mean everything I say to its literal meaning. Yui, when you were dying in my arms, it felt as if my head had been chopped off completely. The bought of you dying rocks me to my very core. I kissed you when you laid in my arms, I was hysterical and I hope you'll forgive me for stealing that." Such a cheesy little boy. He suddenly turned a deep red, his eyes glistened like he was a lost dog. He smiled sheepishly, but it didn't hide his sudden shyness.
"I love you too." He whispered in an almost whimper.
The dog...

[Yui M'Crae]

Yui pulled away from him when he kissed her cheek. She shuddered and shook her head, refusing to believe everything he said. That was the moment she had been waiting for, and she just turned it down. "Y-You don't mean that, do you?" There were tons of guys that told her what she wanted to hear just so they could get into bed with her. The truth is, she was dumb enough to fall for the trick a few times. But, it would take forever for the guys to win her over. Some even knocked her out and raped her while she was unconscious. What does requited mean? I-I don't get it. "Isaac, you're scaring me! I mean, you keep on sending me mixed signals and now I think you feel the same, but what if it's just another mixed signal?" Isaac was confusing her, and he just came out and told her everything. It made her feel like they were moving too fast. Did he just realize it then!? She would understand if he just realized it while they were baking, but he knew it this whole time that he was falling for her. "I love you, Isaac, but why didn't you tell me that you felt the same? And, what does requited even mean?"

[Isaac D. Sirmon]

Isaac flinched visibly, his eyes watching her with confused eyes. So, she was rejecting him? He looked at her and watched her. It was not like that, he did, he knew, he...
"I do mean all of that, Yui. You think I would lie like that? Especially about a subject like this?" He paused, pulling up a chair behind him and sitting down.
Isaac didn't understand in the slightest what gave her the idea that he had 'mixed signals' as she put it anyways. What had he done besides to do his best? Small bits of frustration boiled inside him as he listened.
"There were no signals, I only hesitated up there ajar you took me by surprise. Anyone would act the same, I just had to think. Things like this don't just come instantly..." His voice trailed off and he gave a sigh, rubbing the side of his burning cheeks. He had done nothing wrong, nothing at all.
"I've saved your life on multiple accounts, I cried for you, I let you live with me. How do you take that as anything but my kindness and heartfelt emotions?" He asked, genuine honesty.
He gave a cough, his throat getting scratchy as he listened. "And requited means that two people love each other, that they share the emotion of love. " he chuckled lightly in his small amusement. Sometimes he forgot that she never went to school or with better words, never had a good education. "Yui did you mean it? I don't doubt it, but you asking questions like I'm a criminal under investigation." He said with a small smile.

[Yui M'Crae]

"I'm sorry, Isaac. I'm so sorry." She didn't mean to offend him in any way, but she was just scared. It was all so sudden, and she was exactly like Isaac was when she told him that she loved him. She was speechless and shocked to hear him admit it. Love... It meant jeopardizing their friendship. Was that really what Isaac wanted? What if something went wrong and the two broke up? It would also ruin their friendship if the two couldn't trust each other anymore. "I LOVE YOU, ISAAC! PLEASE, GO OUT WITH ME!" Okay... That didn't come out like she wanted to but it was a start. Yui jumped and realized how loud she was being. She probably scared him to death by saying it that way. "I-I didn't mean to blurt it out like that. Um... L-let me start over. I-I love you, and I want to make you the happiest man on earth. I was just scared, because it was all so sudden and that's why I said all of those things. I really like you, Isaac. I know you said that you love me, but it's okay if you don't want to go out with me. I sort of yelled it..... I'm not that good at confessions. I'm sorry, but remember that even if you don't want to love me in THAT way, I'll always be your friend."