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"Don't fucking touch that! Your gonna burn your god damn hand" He shouted at his lover who by all purposes should have already agreed to not touch his cooking supplies but he kept jumping in to try and help. He'd never admit to his boyfriend of two years that he enjoyed these small moments, little did he know that his little secret wasn't a secret at all.
He glanced over to see a light pout gracing his features and he sighed softly turning and cupping his face with the hand without his spatula "don't be like that...I just don't want you hurt ok…" He mumbled with a soft look of concern.
He was still his spunky hard shelled self falling back on old habits but he was working on it, he wanted to do better for himself and for Eijiro. It was sappy for sure and he doesn't express it often but his boyfriend does know he's working hard, and thankfully the harder days he was supported by his lovable rock.
Eijiro leaned into his hand and he couldn't help the smile he felt creeping in hearing those sweet little words leave his lips.
"I know Kats…just wanna help too, you know?" The light tilt of his head and his focused gaze nearly broke his hard exterior.
Look things weren't always sunshine and rainbows, there weren't always quick recoveries and Katsuki knew this. He wanted to meet his boyfriend halfway in those sweet moments, with those sweet words but he wasn't there. A childhood of doing what you could to be the best and ignore anything that wasn't perfect would do that to you.
"I know…just gotta be careful ok? That pan you were going to grab was on high and without an oven mitt…your hand will get burned" Proper communication. Sure he wasn't the best at it but Ei had the patience to wait. God he was grateful that he had the patience or they would have lost all of this in a matter of months. Honestly he was still shocked that the redhead put up with him, all that patience and sweetness to get bit if he wasn't careful had to grate on him…right?
A soft nod of understanding and he watched his boyfriend walk off to grab their oven mitts. He couldn't help but snort at the sight, bright red apron reading 'I'll ROCK you' bought as a gag tied around his torso and those cheesy Dynamite oven mitts that his boyfriend begged to make the deal on rested over those calloused and gentle hands. He waved him back over "get over here asshole I can't get the pan up myself"
What were they making you might ask? They were making an attempt at Taquitos, shredded beef off to the side with corn tortillas all ready to be toasted rolled and dropped into the oil. Eijiro had been trying to move the pan so Katsuki could get the other pan with the oil, he had wanted the cast iron to warm up before they started and had put it in the wrong spot. Lovable idiot who wanted nothing more than to help and he yelled, he was working on it and he knew the communication after each lash out showed how he was trying..
God but this was his lovable and sweet boyfriend. Goofy and kind, patient as hell; his Eijiro Kirishima.
A pan moved and spatula set aside Katsuki was quick to retrieve the larger pan and oil while Eijiro got the stove to cooperate. The piece of shit was good to buy so they had something but it was as stubborn as Katsuki and sometimes didn't want to light. The joys of starting with so little cash to get the essentials.
He heard a cheer from Eijiro as he yanked the pan free from the cupboard and grinned. Stove was lit. He walked over and began to set up the pan smiling softly "so tell me again why the fuck you wanted to try and make these?" He looked at Eijiro curious as to how his boyfriend could come up with such ideas in the middle of the night and expect him to master it by the end of the following day. Or maybe…not master but make an attempt. He didn't need to do the best as much as he wanted to, Eijiro would accept his attempts and not get mad if it wasn't perfect.
"Well that restaurant we went to with Denki and Sero like…a month ago?" He bit his lip and Katsuki watched as he mentally counted back completely vulnerable. His brow bending slightly in thought, he really was a marvel to watch. "Yeah!" He cheered throwing Katsuki from his small admiration. His hand pat the counter "a month ago after our team up for the…the..thing? You know the…Infiltration mission! Yeah that!" He smiled so brightly as he finally found the words he was looking for and Katsuki couldn't help smiling with him.
"Yeah I remember how Sero got us in and Denki immediately gave away our surprise because he short circuited after frying their electrical box" He laughed softly remembering how Sero quickly taped him out of reach so they could fight until their friend could come to. Quite the fight and they offered dinner afterward as an apology for giving away the surprise attack.
The soft laugh that left his boyfriend pulled him back, the soft and deep sound that he couldn't help but love. Katsuki could really go on for hours about the things he found amazing about Eijiro but he didn't have a soul he'd willingly express that to except for him, it made him far too exposed for his liking. With time though, he hoped he'd be able to show his boyfriend just how much he meant to him.
"Yeah man that! Well you remember how they gave that plate for like free? Well the plate was full of these and I've totally been thinking about them but don't want to spend a ton of money to just go get them" He explained his thoughts and Katsuki lightly brushed his hand up his back before tugging him in just a little. He wanted him close for just a moment, taking his time to finally speak again.
"So you woke me at one this morning begging me to figure out how to make them because you had cravings?" There wasn't a tone of anger in his voice but he definitely was amused. Sleepy Katsuki had definitely shoved the redhead away in frustration though, it had been far too early to deal with. But after an early morning shopping trip mixed with research while he was out this is how they ended up.
"I'll make it happen…you can't continue to crave this if I do well enough anyway" He smiled before hearing the soft whine leave Eijiro. He cocked an eyebrow and looked at him curiously "what?"
It took a moment before the redhead spoke and it made Katsuki smile all the more "you make it good and I'll only want yours Katsu…your gonna have to keep making this because I know you are going to do great"
Focusing far too much on his words gave Eijiro the advantage however as without warning Katsuki was pulled into a hug. He sucked in a breath from being startled before relaxing in his arms and carefully wrapping his arms around in return. Bribes. The fucker was bribing him and it was absolutely working.
"Fucking fine…if your gonna continue to complain I can make this once in a while…dork" He chuckled before lightly pushing on his boyfriend's chest "ok…ok let me go or the food won't be made for dinner alright?" He felt the arms leave and as much as he wanted them to return he had work to do.
He stretched a bit yawning softly before grabbing the corn tortillas. The video had told him place, spin, flip, then roll with the meat. He had already cooked up the meat thankfully so it was just to get that crunch from frying and he wouldn't over cook anything. He carefully placed the first one and got to work before wincing as he pulled hand back when he tried to flip it. In his actions he hadn't left a lip so his finger pressed against the hot cast iron. He shook his hand and caught the concerned look from his lover "I'm fine just a small burn ok?"
It didn't take much before his hand was pulled far from his torso into his lovers mitted hands as he inspected it. Well that tortilla was a goner for sure but he didn't mind. He looked at the redhead before feeling his face grow hot as his boyfriend kissed the offending finger. The soft laugh that came from his own sputter made it all worth it.
"H-hey you don't…need to do that…" He mumbled out and Eijiro gave a soft shake of his head. God why was he just so nice.
"Yes…but I want to ok?" The soft words soothing any anxiety of needing to repay a slowly expanding debt that he owes. Because he doesn't. Eijiro gives willingly and wants nothing but love and cuddles in return. It was hard to learn that lesson but he is getting there.
A few more gentle kisses to the tips of his fingers before he was finally released and he used the spatula to get the now burnt tortilla off the cast iron pan. He attempted the process again but used the spatula to flip it. He grinned as he quickly moved it aside and rolled the meat in. "Ei…Ei get…shit! Fucking… tooth picks I forgot them!" He shouted excitedly as he held the small tube together with his fingers.
It was exciting to say the least watching his boyfriend run for the item he was missing. They didn't get a lot of time together with them working so often and carefully scrapping the funds together to start their own agency. Fatgum was actually assisting in their project because he saw just how badly his pupil wanted this to work.
Eijiro held out those little wooden sticks and he smiled taking one and pressing it though before releasing. He held his breath waiting for it to spiral apart on them but it didn't. He looked at Eijiro proud as hell before repeating the process again and again. Tube after tube resting on a small cutting board with Momo's hero colors. They all had cook wear of some kind and Eijiro insisted that they support their friends and their brands. He didn't mind they all seemed to have a good sense on durable products so they worked well in the kitchen.
After every tortilla and every ounce of meat had been made into a small tube resting in a pyramid he looked to his boyfriend. Here came the fun part.
"Ei you man the tongs to get them out I'll drop them in got it?" A small nod in confirmation and just like that they were quick to work. Same as on a mission or in combat they were a team that just knew the other's movement like it was their own.
A soft plop and sizzle, a pause, a click of tongs.
The room was silent besides them cooking up each one, and soon enough the taquitos had all been cooked and rested on a plate with a paper towel to absorb the extra oil.
Katsuki sighed softly looked over at him humming softly "well there you go the best I could accomplish on such short notice…your lucky I got off patrol on time tonight and already knew how to make guacamole" He stepped in resting his forehead on Eijiro's arm before becoming enveloped in another hug, his forehead now resting on his chest.
He had gone shopping before rushing off to work his fingers crossed that he wouldn't get held back by a villain attack. Maybe lady fate wanted to smile on him that day and let him have the precious moment with his boyfriend. He silently thanked everything for allowing him to have this time.
He loosely wrapped his arms around Eijiro's hips looking up at him giving a small smile. "Well are we going to eat or what?" And his answer was being held tighter. The message was loud and clear.
He buried his face back into his chest and stayed put, he knew Eijiro needed these moments just as much as he did. He relaxed and closed his eyes just listening to their breathing, there was something soothing about being in the embrace of a man who truly loved and accepted you exactly as you were and didn't need you to change for anything.
After a few minutes Eijiro finally relaxed his grip and he felt a soft kiss to his head followed by his sweet words. "I love you…let's go eat this tasty food you made just for me~"
It was a light tease of course to ease any tension that might still be present. Eijiro got the tray of taquitos and Katsuki got the guacamole before setting up by the tv. Katsuki carefully made his way into Eijiro's lap knowing he'd absolutely love the extra cuddles and tugged the tv tray and remote closer.
He felt his chin rest on his shoulder and the soft click of the tv playing some old fantasy movie before quirks appeared. Something about a fish trying to find a way out of a tank? He wasn't too concerned as he picked up a taquitos and scooped a bit of guacamole onto it before holding it out to Eijiro. He watched him curiously as the redhead looked up at him.
"What do you need a fucking invite? It's for you" He stated waiting for him to take the bite, he really just wanted to see his reaction so he wasn't going to eat until he knew Ei liked it. It was funny though, watching him lift his head and lean forward to take a bite. It was like a turtle sticking out of its shell. He smirked pulling it further out right as he was about to snag the bite earning the sweetest pout from his boyfriend.
"Fuck sorry…here I just…it was too tempting" He offered the loose apology as he brought the taquito back toward him and he watched as he quickly snatched it up as his hands held his hips a little tighter. It was possibly so he wouldn't pull it again but he wouldn't tease him more knowing just how badly he had wanted the food.
He heard the soft hum as much as he felt it against his back, a soft kiss to his neck followed and he shuddered leaning into him some. It took a moment before he heard him speak again.
"Is good…very good~" He cooed softly into his ear earning a soft chuckle from the blonde. Of course they were good they were made with teamwork and love, usually he'd take all the credit for something like this but he knew Eijiro helped a lot especially cooking up the meat while he made his special guacamole.
"Yeah well we worked hard of course it's going to be fucking good…now let's eat before they get cold yeah?" He asked softly before taking a bite himself melting into Eijiro's arms as they enjoyed their taquitos and cheesy old movies.