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Flying to the other side of the world just to try this steak was totally worth it.

Medium rare, juicy, and tender.

It wasn't just a steak, it was a five -star marriage proposal.

To my tongue!

Her freaking scream makes me want to freaking lose my freaking appetite!

Freaking!

This tastes like my childhood and my 20 -second divorce healing at the same time!

My life was basically all about food.

Eating and tasting dishes, restaurant hopping, food festivals, cooking show marathon.

But here's the thing, I have golden taste buds, and they never lie.

So the question is, are you joining the club just to roll your eyes at me every five minutes?

Or do you actually cook?

The world doesn't revolve around you and your stupid food cravings, you annoying brat.

The morning bell echoes through the halls.

A thousand voices bouncing off the walls

From the quiet corners of the library floor

To the laughter leaking through the classroom door

We're walking hallways where the legends grew

But today the ink is fresh and the story's new A student stares at a blank white screen

While an artist paints the things unseen A scholar's lamp burns through the night

The athlete runs toward the morning light A teacher sighs, hoping the spark they lit survives

Finding the light when the halls get dark

Welcome to the life that I haven't seen

The story's changing and I'll leave you

So guard your name in the wind, let the legacy breathe

There's a world in the pages that we're starting to weave

Not just a school, but the soul of a story

Turning our scars into stars and our grid into glory

Nutmeg makes soup creamier, rosemary is steak's best friend, basil goes with almost everything,

cinnamon brings comfort to sweet and savory alike, and chili?

Chili sets the soul alight, But nothing, nothing could have prepared my tongue for what came next.

Flying to the other side of the world just to try this steak was totally worth it.

Medium rare, juicy and tender, garlic butter glaze, flame -kissed edges.

The scent alone levitates my soul to heaven like it was invited to have lunch with the beautiful angels up above.

Okay, here comes the love of my tongue's life.

Oh my Gordon!

Freakin' Ramsey!

My taste buds were twerking like it was a Friday night.

It's savory!

Juicy!

Yummy!

Steak -tacular!

It wasn't just a steak.

It was a five -star marriage proposal.

To my tongue!

Goodness gracious lady, get a room!

Oh god, she's either possessed or just really, really starving.

I was still mid -foodgasm, letting every bite baptize the very depths of my taste buds when the haters around started mumbling.

Did I care?

Not one juicy crumb.

I had my priorities, and it was to finish this masterpiece.

It seems like you've been thoroughly enjoying our food, m 'lady.

Oregano.

I finally opened my eyes and came face to face with the handsome chef.

Oh, I practically proposed to the steak.

Weren't you watching me, Mr. Chef?

I was, and now I'm wondering, should I be jealous of the steak?

Wow.

Okay, that was my cue to leave before I started flirting back and accidentally dated this man over medium -rare beef.

I came here for the food.

Just the food, not the flirty chefs with dangerous dimples.

My life was basically all about food.

Eating and tasting dishes, restaurant hopping, food festivals, cooking show marathons, experimenting in my family's restaurant kitchen.

Just name it.

But here's the thing, I have golden taste buds and they never lie.

So the question is, will your dish make me scream and lose my voice?

Or spit it out in disgust and hate you for the rest of my life?

Some boys at school have made it their life's mission to get option A.

And I wasn't complaining.

It was literally free food and a little ego boost.

Try mine first, Taffy.

My mom helped cut the onions and boil the eggs.

Forget that, peasant.

This is from a 5 ,000 -star Michelin restaurant.

It cost me 10 kidneys.

Mine's completely and personally handmade.

It took me a month to make this.

But don't worry, it's not rotting yet.

My mouth and soul were ready, but my brain was totally overwhelmed.

Just then, my bestie Jules swooped in with his imaginary cape fluttering.

Excuse me, take it easy, gentlemen.

Form an orderly line if you wish for Queen Taffy to bless your humble dishes with her divine taste buds.

If your food makes her moan louder than a K -drama kiss scene, congrats!

You win a date after class, but only for 60 minutes.

No extensions, no exceptions.

The boys went feral.

What are you doing?

I don't have time for boys.

I just want to eat, and that's it.

Oh, babe, it's time you started eating with them, not just their food.

Whatever.

But let's see if one of these can make me scream.

Unfortunately, every dish was a disaster.

This one tastes like a zombie rat crawled out of the sewer, licked a quadruple -a battery, dipped in rotten mayonnaise, and fell into my mouth.

What were you even thinking, dude?

Next, fish and chocolate?

It's bold and daring, but a total abomination.

Next, please!

Are you sure you've ordered this from a Michelin star restaurant?

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Or did you accidentally grab it from a dumpster behind one?

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Suddenly, I felt it again.

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That weird, stabby vibe that hits me every time I chew.

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I turned my head, already knowing the source.

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And there he was.

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Gavin!

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The silent brooding window guy.

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I always caught him glaring at me as if I just ate his pet goldfish.

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And maybe the bowl, too.

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And whenever I confronted him about it, he'd just roll his eyes at me.

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Like, seriously, did I eat his precious lunch in a past life or what?

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It was insanely annoying.

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It was even worse because he's stupidly attractive.

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Why do Hawkeyes always have to have the worst attitudes?

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I was so ready to snap at him when Nicholas, the handsome French student, stepped forward holding a steaming ornate box.

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Mademoiselle Tuffy, is the taster still open?

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Depends.

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What's in the box, Frenchie?

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Something très spéciale, made especially for you.

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I took a bite, and fireworks started exploding around me instantly.

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Sweet gravy heavens!

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This is criminally delicious!

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Oh, I knew it!

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His dish looks as perfect as he is.

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So, do we have a winner now?

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Did you hear me scream?

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No, right?

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Because it's missing something.

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Are you implying my dish isn't perfect?

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It's really good, but it needs a little more kick.

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Maybe some spice, some crunch, some little twist, you know?

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Something to surprise me.

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Right now, it's just giving something, but not everything.

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You'll regret this woman?

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I'm sorry, what?

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Nothing.

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I said I'll do better next time, just to hear that sweet scream of yours, mademoiselle.

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We'll see about that then, buddy.

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There was only one place that had ever made me scream so loud I lost my voice.

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The MSU cafeteria.

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I didn't come to this school for academics.

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I came for the food.

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The cozy, stylish ambience was just a bonus.

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And you know what was more interesting?

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Behind those lunch ladies hides a secret cooking legend.

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A masked mystery chef.

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Whipping up dishes so good, they'll make you cry in a thousand different languages.

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the texture oh the crunch the glaze the magic

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there she freaking goes again her freaking scream makes me want

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to freaking lose my freaking appetite she's just a freaking freshman

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but she freaking acts like she freaking owns this freaking cafeteria every freaking day

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It's so freaking annoying.

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I freaking know, right?

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Girl, you're moaning like a feral sexy cat in heat.

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Don't it down, or those freaking girlies will start complaining again.

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Those freaking haters can choke.

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I only listen to flavor, not jealousy.

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It had been six months since we started at MSU, and I still hadn't made any new friends.

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Just Jules, my ride -or -die -sense diapers.

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Now slaying here in MSU on a fashion scholarship like Yeong the Runway.

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And that's exactly why you don't have friends.

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You treat food like it's your boyfriend. So what?

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I've got you.

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Oh, wait.

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Are you getting tired of me?

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Tired?

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Never, babe.

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But let's say I get kidnapped by a cute guy in Milan.

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What's gonna happen to you then?

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Are you sure he's the one who'll kidnap you?

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Or is it the other way around?

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Excuse me, miss ma 'am.

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That's a bit rude.

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Just then my phone buzzed.

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It was from my older sister, Tanya, and my heart leapt when I saw the word emergency.

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I zoomed out of the school and headed straight to our family restaurant without wasting a second.

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What's going on?

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Taffy!

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The mayor's here with the whole table of business tycoons, and they asked for a special twist on our signature steak.

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I tried tweaking the sauce, but the flavor's flat.

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Something's off.

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I've added, adjusted, prayed.

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Nothing's working.

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If we mess this up, we'll be trending for all the wrong reasons, and Dad's gonna kill me.

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Breathe, okay?

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Okay, let me see.

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Too much soy, not enough salt.

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All right, everyone, I got this.

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I swung the spice rack open and started working my magic.

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Two pitches of smoked paprika, one drizzle of honey, a splash of aged balsamic vinegar for depth, a whisper of garlic, not chopped,

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grated, two drops of lemon juice for a little spark, and a dash of espresso powder.

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Now, try it.

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Tanya took a bite, and her eyes went as wide as the earth itself.

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Quickly clapped a hand over her mouth before she could scream and alarm the entire restaurant.

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Now go serve that magic to your VVIPs.

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Oh, you're a lifesaver, sissy, as always.

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I assisted her as she served it herself to the VIP table.

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The mayor took one bite and started crying.

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This tastes like my childhood and my 22nd divorce healing at the same time.

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I, I need a moment.

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This steak just forgave me for all of my sins.

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Your food is divine.

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Fine!

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You should expand this place.

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Branch out, and you'll have my full support.

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Oh, that sounds tempting, sir.

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Thank you.

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But we actually prefer to stay small, family style.

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Our restaurant had been around since the 1900s.

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No branches, no fusion.

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Because for us, it was never about the money.

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It was about legacy. And okay, maybe we were also deathly afraid someone would steal my

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great -great -great -great -great -great -grandma's top -secret recipe for our signature dishes.

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I felt like a hero today.

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So I threw myself a mini -feast in my bedroom as soon as I got home.

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Half an hour later, Jules barged in and was immediately intrigued by all the food around me.

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Hmm, salty, sweet, cheesy, ooh, spicy.

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You're clearly riding a flavor high.

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Did you fall in love?

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Wait, no, hmm, not enough sugar.

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You're just really happy.

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Like, I just saved the whole world moment, kind of happy.

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My mood was always connected to the food I ate, and Jules had basically mastered the art of reading me like a menu.

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I just saved the restaurant from going down in flames and made the mayor cry.

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The mayor himself?

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Oh my god, that sounds so dramatic and I love it!

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Now pass me those fries and start spilling me the deets!

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Jules listened to my story with sparkly eyes and the biggest proud smile on his face.

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Your restaurant's going to be in amazing hands once you take over someday.

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You know that, right?

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You really think so?

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Taffy, please.

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That's not even a question.

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Now get up.

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You're trying on my new designs tonight.

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I was basically his personal doll at this point.

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We spent the rest of the night turning my room into a mini runway.

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Me twirling around in his freshly sewn outfits.

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And I was loving it.

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While I was walking down the hallway, a girl suddenly bumped into me

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and a pile of books crashed to the floor oh my god i'm

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so sorry no no it's totally on me i wasn't looking i remembered her during the freshman orientation

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because she had this pretty innocent face i crouched down to help her

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and noticed every single book was a cookbook

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or a recipe guide you're into food too um kinda

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i mean yeah i guess just prepping for something prepping for what oh

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Oh, um, the cooking club.

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They're reopening the Culinary Society for Freshmen, and they're choosing ten new members.

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The announcement's tomorrow at the auditorium.

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Finally!

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A club that was made for me!

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No way!

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Girl, you just made my day!

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I'm Taffy, by the way.

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You are?

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J -Jillian.

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Well, see you around then.

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Future clubmate?

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Oh, I don't know.

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I -I'm not sure I'll make it in.

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The hesitation in her eyes caught my attention.

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I wanted to ask more, but before I could, someone called out her name and she hurried off.

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And just like that, my curiosity was hooked, so I immediately told Jules about it.

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Congrats on finally making a new friend!

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Please, I think she's way too shy for my energy, but guess what?

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I'm joining that club.

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You in a cooking club?

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Babe, it's about cooking food, not just inhaling and eating it.

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You're way too lazy for that.

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But I have a golden tongue.

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Of course I can cook too.

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Last time you actually tried to do it yourself, I almost died!

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I just accidentally grabbed the salt instead of the sugar.

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It was baking powder!

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Okay, whatever.

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This time I'm serious.

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The culinary society could help me hone my skills.

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Plus it's great prep for restaurant management.

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Or you just want to try everyone else's dishes. That too.

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The auditorium buzzed with freshman students the next day, all cramming in for the big announcement.

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I scanned the room and spotted Jillian in the corner, nervously biting her nails like they were snacks.

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I slid into the seat beside her.

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She looked so relieved it was kind of cute.

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Hey, you're here.

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Of course, I was.

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Was that Gavin?

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What was he doing here?

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Don't tell me.

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He also cooks?

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Broody boy has kitchen skills?

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My curious thoughts were cut off as the president of the Culinary Society finally stepped up to the mic

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and started the announcement.

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Welcome, aspiring chefs.

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The Culinary Society is now officially open.

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This program aims to discover hidden culinary talent.

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Those who pass the initiation will receive a sponsorship.

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It's all about the guidance, support, and even funding to grow your skills.

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The club's goal is simple.

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It's to discover you with the right sponsor your talent can be developed

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and taken further I then felt Jillian trembling beside me

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I really need to get in no matter what hey

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we're gonna make it both of us no plan B no backing out got

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it I smiled as she gave me a tiny nod the initiation will last three days

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and the judges will be the senior members of the club just

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then the student council president stepped forward

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this guy looked like he had walked straight out of a rule book dead serious

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and probably hasn't smiled once since birth tomorrow's challenge is a written exam

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so study hard the second and third challenges will be surprise practical tests exam venue

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and time will be posted shortly

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you may now return to your classes holy spicy sauce explosion

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this is gonna be amazing my foodie heart was on fire

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i glanced back at gavin only to find him already looking at me of course

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he was glaring again seriously what was his deal the glaring

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the eye rolling the mysterious brooding energy was driving me nuts

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so on the way back to class i finally snapped

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and cornered him hey got a second

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he didn't even respond just rolled his eyes at me as

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always are you joining the club just to roll your eyes at me every five minutes

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or do you actually cook the world doesn't revolve around you and your stupid food cravings you annoying brat.

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Seriously, why are you so mad at me?

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What did I ever do to you?

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You exist.

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That's enough.

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Now, get out of my face.

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Unbelievable!

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This guy clearly didn't know who he was dealing with.

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That night, I studied like my life depended on it.

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Notes in one hand, spicy instant ramen in the other.

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Then came the written exam day, and everyone looked so tense.

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But for me, it was easy peasy mac and cheesy.

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I was the first one to finish the test, so I stood up with a proud smile till I saw Gavin, already done and standing.

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Before me?

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After submitting his papers, he turned to me and scoffed before walking off like he owned the place.

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The audacity!

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The next morning, I dragged Jules with me to check the results.

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Out of a hundred applicants, only half made it, and I nearly choked on my gummy bears when I didn't see my name at the top.

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Second place!

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Wait, who's first?

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I leaned in and gasped when I saw the name.

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Gavin?

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Like, Gavin the cute and brooding window guy?

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He cooks?

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No, there's no way.

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That's probably a different Gavin.

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But then the crowd parted, and speaking of the devil...

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Excuse me, oh, look.

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It's me on top.

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The one and only Gavin.

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When he turned to me and smirked.

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Oh my god, he's so hot.

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Like, hotter than a steak on a grill.

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Jules was right, to be honest.

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But I shouldn't be distracted right now.

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Can we focus on his evil smirk, please?

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He's literally challenging me.

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Mm -hmm.

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I think that's officially a war declaration, babe.

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This is gonna be extra interesting.

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That jerk better be ready, because I'm gonna crush him big time.

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The second challenge finally came.

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We had to cook a chicken -based dish in pairs.

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My eyes immediately landed on my mortal enemy, who was casually tying his apron like he was the master chef.

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And the sight was such a sore in my eyes.

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I was about to hunt Jillian down when someone suddenly blocked my way.

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Nicholas!

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He was here too?

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How did I not notice him last time?

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Ah, Mademoiselle, fate brings you back to me.

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I'm still wounded from you turning down my masterpiece last time, you know?

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Team up with me, and if we win, you owe me a dinner date.

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Fair trade, no?

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I was about to reject him, but then my cinnamon roll savior appeared.

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Hey, Taffy.

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I...

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I was wondering if maybe we could...

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Oh, here comes my lovely partner.

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Sorry, buddy.

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Maybe next time?

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Ah, très bien.

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No hard feelings.

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At least Nicholas was always classy about rejection.

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Congratulations on passing the written exams.

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Thanks!

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I had been preparing for that way before I got here at MSU.

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Oh, you're really into this, huh?

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All right, girl, let's do this.

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You cook, I supervise.

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Uh, we're not doing it together?

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Of course we are.

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I'll be guiding you.

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So, what are we making?

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Let's go with crispy garlic honey chicken with mango salsa.

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That sounds fancy.

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Okay.

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We had exactly one hour.

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Jillian got to work while I hovered nearby, supervising like a resident chef.

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But my eyes kept drifting to Gavin.

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He looked calm and focused, like he belonged in a commercial for Knive.

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His partner looked so lost.

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The fact that he was also into cooking made him even more annoying.

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A few minutes later, Jillian finally threw her hands up and beamed.

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All right, done.

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Ooh, let me taste, let me taste.

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I took a confident bite, only to gag and narrowly scream in disgust.

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I tossed the dish and everything else into the trash.

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Then it landed dangerously close to Gavin's station and he hissed like a cat that it just got misted.

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Oh, gosh, girl, what happened to the chicken meat?

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Did you marinate it in mud and ask an old goat with horrible breath to spit on it or what?

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But I just followed everything you said.

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Jillian looked like she was on the verge of tears.

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So I took a breath to calm myself down.

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It's okay, my love.

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We've still got 20 minutes.

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We're gonna fix this.

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This time, I rolled up my sleeves and took over.

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Just as the final bell rang, we slammed our dish down and handed it to the judges, who actually liked it.

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As expected, we passed, and we're now qualified for the final challenge.

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But when I looked at Jillian, she didn't look happy at all.

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We only passed because of you.

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We almost failed because of me.

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Oh, come on, girl.

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It was my fault, too.

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I made you do most of the work.

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It was supposed to be a team effort.

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You know what?

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Let's practice after hours.

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Together.

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Is that okay with you? Of course.

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We then snuck into the kitchen later that day.

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A few other students were there, too, including Gavin, of course.

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For the sake of my sanity, I ignored his brooding presence and locked in on Jillian.

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This girl needed serious kitchen rehab.

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She was way too clumsy to be left alone with fire knives or even a blender.

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Honestly, if someone didn't supervise her, she'd either blow up the kitchen or food poison someone. Or both.

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She tried dish after dish, and I sacrificed my precious tongue for each one.

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Is this supposed to be a hard -boiled egg or a charcoal?

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The oil is separating from your sauce.

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Did you forget to stir?

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Or did it walk out on its own?

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Your rice is crunchy.

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Were you trying to make popcorn?

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Then came her meat dish.

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Okay, listen.

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Onion, honey, or pineapple.

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Any of those can tenderize meat.

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Pick whichever one's available.

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Okay, got it.

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Note it.

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Soon we had a mountain of failed dishes in the trash.

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While we were about to try one last dish, Gavin suddenly stormed over, looking like an offended bull.

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You wasted all of this? for what for your stupid little

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practice huh why are you acting like you bought all of this are you the official supplier of this school

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now thank god i'm not look i'm just helping an aspiring chef chase her dreams failures happen it's called trial

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and error look it up he rolled his eyes

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so i rolled mine harder what is your problem with me anyway just

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because you're attractive doesn't mean you get a pass for being a total jerk

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and i don't care if you're attractive either I just hate arrogant food snobs who love to waste food.

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You don't deserve a spot in the club.

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Before I could finally explode, Jillian slid in.

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Wait, did I just hear you both call each other attractive?

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Why don't you just date each other instead of arguing every five seconds?

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You must be having some auditory hallucinations.

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I'd rather hug a giant, rotten cactus than date this brat.

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He really hated me that much, huh?

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I hoped I'd never see his stupid, smug face ever again.

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Unfortunately, we were in the same class.

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And worse, we still had one final challenge and the club initiation left.

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The announcement came sooner than expected, and the venue was deep in the woods.

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As soon as we got there, all our phones and stuff were confiscated.

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Goodbye, Wi -Fi.

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Goodbye, Sanity.

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There were only about 15 of us left, and that included Nicholas, who wouldn't stop staring at me like I owed him money.

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Lovely to see you're here, Mademoiselle.

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If we both make it in, you owe me a date, remember?

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Uh, since when did I agree to that?

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Since the day you insulted my masterpiece.

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But I gave constructive criticism. Of course.

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That's why I've made it my life mission to make you cry.

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The next time you taste my dish.

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Okay, but why did that sound like a low -key threat?

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Our conversation got totally cut off when the club president finally stepped up for the announcement.

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Your final test will challenge your creativity, resourcefulness, and pure culinary courage.

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So here are the rules.

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You're not allowed to help each other.

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You can't bring anything from home.

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And we're not giving you anything either.

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You can only use whatever you find in the woods.

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Ugh, this is gonna be harder than I thought.

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I didn't even know how to start a fire.

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Or cut stuff without a knife.

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Or build a stove out of sticks.

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I was meant to taste food, not cook in the wilderness.

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My brain wasn't braining for this.

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Prepare your dish by 7 p .m in the assembly hall.

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And your fate will depend on a surprise judge.

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Good luck!

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A surprise, Judge?

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I turned to Jillian, who was one chopped onion away from crying.

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So I gave her a quick pep talk before the challenge officially started.

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First things first, I had to find something, anything, to chop stuff on.

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So I kicked a tree stump, but it was too moldy.

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I picked up a flat rock, but it was too spiny.

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I almost grabbed a squirrel as well, but it was too alive.

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Just when I was about to give up, I spotted it.

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A big, flat piece of bark lying under a tree.

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You're my chopping board now.

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Next, I needed something to cook and serve the food.

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I searched around like a hungry raccoon on a mission.

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Bingo!

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I found an old tin can that could work as a pot, and some giant leaves that looked perfect for plates.

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Now for the utensils.

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It took me several minutes to find a rock knife, a stick spatula, and a shell spoon.

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Finally, the ingredients.

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Good thing I knew a bunch of wild plants thanks to my grandma and her obsession with tea.

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Skin, preserves, and spices, baby.

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I continued walking around until I reached the riverbank.

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I leaned down to grab a leaf, and my foot slipped on some mud.

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So, you're not just a brat and a snob.

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You're clumsy too.

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Do you really have to insult me?

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I didn't ask for your help anyway.

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Fine, then I'll take it back.

522

Wait, what?

523

Ew, get off me, tall boy!

524

You're the one who hugged me like I was a pillow.

525

I ignored him and stomped off like I was totally fine, except I wasn't.

526

Because why the heck did I blush?

527

No, no, no, bad hormones, bad.

528

Focus, Taffy, focus.

529

Half an hour later, I'd gathered enough herbs to open a mini forest restaurant.

530

Now it was time for the protein.

531

But the problem was, I can't fish and hunt.

532

I can't even catch something still.

533

So I did what any desperate girl would do target acquired eggs sorry bird mom finally

534

it was time to build a fire i tried i really tried

535

but at this point i was basically just bullying those sticks just

536

then i heard some chopping noises nearby i walked closer to take a peek

537

and realize that it was the rabbit's chopping wood

538

I think my brain just short -circuited at the sight of those magnificent abs before

539

i could stop myself a weird squeaky sound escaped my mouth

540

i was busted are you stalking me what no

541

i was just peacefully trying to cook in my spot over there

542

and then i heard something

543

and obviously i had to check

544

it out sure why are you even shirtless why does it bother

545

you yeah it's too indecent then find another spot

546

i was here first you're the one who somehow set up your camp near mine.

547

I was so furious!

548

I huffed and stormed back to my sad little fire pit.

549

I snatched up all my stuff and stomped off to find a new cooking spot, way further from him.

550

I threw all my rage into rubbing those stupid sticks together like my life depended on it, and after what felt like 500 years,

551

a tiny, weak little flame finally popped up.

552

Yes, yes, yes!

553

Wait!

554

No, no, no!

555

It suddenly started raining?

556

Are you kidding me right now?

557

I crabbed my stuff, and as I dashed through the rain towards the nearest cover,

558

I spotted Gavin running toward the same place from the other side.

559

We both reached the shade at the same time, soaked and panty.

560

Wow, so the rat can run, huh?

561

What do you think of me?

562

The corn dog?

563

Uh, what?

564

Before either of us could say anything else, a soft sob broke through the sound of the rain.

565

We both turned toward it and saw Jillian.

566

She was soaking wet and crying.

567

Jillian?

568

What's wrong, girl?

569

Are you okay?

570

My family doesn't have much, and this was my only chance,

571

but I think I'm too stupid for this taffy.

572

As I comforted her, Gavin sat down next to her, pulled a small dry cloth from his bag and handed it to her gently.

573

No attitude, Dude, no sarcasm, and he looked so soft like that, like a totally different guy.

574

He hated how my heart noticed.

575

Thanks, Gavin.

576

To break the tension, I changed the topic to food and cooking, and somehow, it worked.

577

Jillian started to relax and even smiled a little.

578

How about you, Gavin?

579

Why do you love cooking?

580

My ears perked up at her question.

581

Gavin didn't answer right away.

582

Instead, he stared out at the rain, silent, like he was watching a memory unfold in the distance.

583

Tragedy struck me since I could remember, and I was homeless for a long time.

584

Park benches, cardboard blankets, cold nights when I thought I wouldn't wake up,

585

scavenging for even ketchup packets just to trick my stomach into thinking I'd eaten.

586

One night, I saw this couple fighting outside a fancy restaurant.

587

They were screaming, throwing words and insults, and then the guy just tossed their untouched takeout into the trash like it meant nothing.

588

I hadn't eaten in days.

589

I was dizzy, shaking.

590

If you're gonna fight, fine.

591

But don't waste good food.

592

The guy looked at me like I was dirt.

593

Then go ahead and eat it if you care that much.

594

I didn't hesitate.

595

Right there, on the wet pavement, I sat down and ate every bite like it was a five -star meal.

596

I remember whispering, they're fools, they don't even know what heaven tastes like.

597

But I didn't realize, the owner of the restaurant had been watching.

598

He came out, no judgment, no pity, just asked if I wanted a job and a place to stay.

599

that's how it started that tiny kitchen saved my life

600

but also i found passion

601

but the rest of the staff

602

they didn't see me as one of them just a stray

603

they took in a charity case with no pedigree no past

604

i worked twice as hard to prove i deserved to be there

605

and i came to msu to prove

606

that i belong in the kitchen to find a sponsor who

607

actually believes in what i can do you wasted all of this for what for your stupid little practice

608

just hate arrogant food stops who love to waste food you don't deserve a spot in the club

609

I gasped as my eyes flew open.

610

I almost screamed when I realized that I had actually fallen asleep on Gavin's shoulder.

611

Oh, and to make it worse, I drooled on his shirt.

612

Oh, oh my gosh.

613

I'm so sorry.

614

Relax.

615

It's just drool.

616

Unless you care about what I think.

617

Duh, no, absolutely not.

618

Just then I realized it was getting dark already.

619

Oh my gosh, what time is it?

620

I haven't even started cooking.

621

Where's Jillian?

622

Chill.

623

We've still got an hour and a half before 7.

624

And Jillian's over there.

625

She already got started.

626

Apparently, she had already built her own campfire and was cooking over it like a master chef.

627

Gavin and I then rushed back to our spots.

628

And this time, it was extra serious.

629

I no longer just wanted to pass the test.

630

I wanted to make something real.

631

After finishing my dish, I washed back to the assembly hall.

632

Everyone was already there and their dishes looked so yummy.

633

The whole room smelled like a five -star buffet.

634

Just then I noticed that Jillian wasn't here yet.

635

I glanced at Gavin and he looked worried too.

636

Come on, girl, where are you?

637

Soon there were only five minutes left and panic started creeping in.

638

Just when I was about to bolt out the door to look for her,

639

she finally appeared, holding a steaming plate with the most unique -looking fish dish I'd ever seen.

640

What took you so long?

641

You got me so worried.

642

Sorry.

643

I just wanted to make sure everything was perfect.

644

Before I could respond, the lights dimmed, and the club president stepped up to the stage.

645

And now, for your final judge, a true master of flavor.

646

The one, the only.

647

The masked cafeteria chef the legend behind the lunch trays

648

it all lined up in front of him clutching our plates like newborn babies

649

he was just sitting at the table silently tasting each dish one by one

650

but his presence commanded attention

651

then it was my turn interesting most people played safe with eggs

652

but You took a risk.

653

The texture's playful, the flavor's daring, and the sauce, it's bold, defiant, and unforgettable, just like you.

654

I nearly passed out from happiness, or hunger, or his dangerously calm voice.

655

Then came Jillian's turn.

656

There was a long pause before he finally spoke.

657

Hmm, this is not perfect, but passionate.

658

I like it.

659

Oh, Jillian was finally able to breathe.

660

The judging ended.

661

Then came the moment we'd all been sweating for.

662

The announcement of the top ten.

663

The official new members of the culinary society.

664

As expected, Gavin and I made the list.

665

My name flashed on the screen and I nearly screamed!

666

Then, the final spot.

667

Jillian was trembling as she gripped my hand.

668

We all held our breath.

669

And the last spot goes to...

670

Jillian!

671

She instantly burst into tears.

672

As we celebrated, I noticed someone storming out of the venue looking curious.

673

Nicholas!

674

Wait, he didn't make it?

675

That actually surprised me.

676

As the winners celebrated, Gavin then strolled over to us, holding his plate like a trophy.

677

Well, well.

678

Looks like we all made it.

679

Wanna try my dish?

680

Taffy!

681

You have to try this!

682

Careful.

683

She might scream loud enough to summon the forest spirits.

684

Oh, please.

685

My golden tongue has standards.

686

Oh, I know.

687

That's why I strategically kept my masterpieces far away from you.

688

Strategically?

689

Yes.

690

I knew the moment you tasted my food, you'd scream your lungs out and fall hopelessly in love.

691

I'm gonna throw this plate at your face.

692

But not before you taste it.

693

Fine.

694

One bite.

695

I took a bite and instantly exploded.

696

Oh my freaking goodness!

697

This is...

698

In the middle of my foodgasm, I saw him smirking, so I immediately stopped myself from praising his dish.

699

I knew it.

700

One bite and there goes your dignity.

701

Shut up!

702

He kept teasing me all the way home on the bus.

703

But of course, I had to stay strong for my pride.

704

I will never admit it ever.

705

Unfortunately, I couldn't stop thinking about him and his cooking skills that night, so I stuffed my face with sugar to distract myself.

706

That was when Jules barred into my room.

707

Girl, why are you blushing and inhaling candy like you just caught feelings?

708

Are you in love or something?

709

I'm not blushing, and no, I'm not in love.

710

Got it, Miss Totally Not In Love.

711

Anyway, why is your voice all scratchy?

712

He was never finding out my voice died because of Gavin's food.

713

He'd never let me live it down.

714

It's the rain.

715

My vocal cords got water damage.

716

Mm -hmm, sure.

717

The next day at school, my voice was completely gone.

718

Jules wouldn't let it go.

719

Are you sure it was because of the rain and not because of screaming over a certain someone's cooking?

720

I glared at him in silence, and just then, because the universe hates me, Gavin walked by looking extra smug,

721

like his ego had its own stupid fan club.

722

Oh no. Please.

723

Not now.

724

Don't say it.

725

Don't.

726

Lost your voice, huh?

727

Told you my dish was too good.

728

Jules nearly choked from laughing.

729

Since then, things just got weird.

730

Gavin and I started getting closer.

731

Before, he used to glare at me all the time.

732

But now, that glare was replaced with a stupid little grin that made my brain malfunction every time.

733

Like that time in the hallway when I opened my locker and a sticky note fell out.

734

Try not to scream over my food next time, G.

735

Looked around, and of course, there he was, leaning against the wall with that grin.

736

Ugh, so annoying.

737

During lunch, he started joining us at our table, like he was officially part of our squad.

738

Relax, I'm here for the food, not you.

739

And worse, Jules literally saved him a seat every freaking day.

740

Aww, why do you always walk in like it's a K -drama entrance?

741

My heart can't take this!

742

Nowadays, I just find myself finishing all my food.

743

Clean plate and no crumbs, even if the dish wasn't perfect.

744

And of course he had a comment about it.

745

The trash bin must be lonely without all the food you used to waste.

746

Seriously, who kidnapped old you?

747

People change, duh.

748

And I didn't do it because of you.

749

Sure you didn't.

750

Can you two stop?

751

I'm getting secondhand butterflies.

752

Shut up!

753

And because of him, the kitchen feels weird now.

754

Am I too conscious of Gavin?

755

He's still him, the broody, annoyingly talented chef in the making.

756

Lately, he's been working way too close to my station.

757

Offering help I didn't ask for.

758

Smirking whenever I refuse like he's deliberately trying to make me skittish.

759

Your knife grip's a little stiff.

760

Don't sneak up on people!

761

Holy broccoli, why is he standing too close?

762

I wasn't sneaking, just helping.

763

I turned back to the cutting board, trying not to imagine how good his voice sounded that close.

764

Taffy, focus, knife, chop, chop, scallions.

765

Not his stupid smirk.

766

You really don't have to hover.

767

I'm not going to murder the soup.

768

Hmm, I wasn't worried about the soup.

769

My heart skipped.

770

What was that supposed to mean?

771

Are you just going to stand there and silently judge me all afternoon?

772

Just observing.

773

You're interesting when you're flustered.

774

What?

775

What?

776

I'm not flustered.

777

Careful now, I bite.

778

I've pushed away too fast and nearly slipped again.

779

What? That was...

780

You were just in the way.

781

Gavin finally stepped back.

782

He looked way too satisfied.

783

I'll try to be more in the way next time.

784

Then he walked past me, as if to tease me more, and my back went straight.

785

I could still feel his heat in the air.

786

That's spicy right there.

787

Oh, what are you even doing here?

788

Rude, but I forgive you.

789

I nearly melted watching you two.

790

The tension, Michelin star level.

791

I groaned, trying to will my face not to combust.

792

But girly, sorry to pour cold water on your sizzling enemies to maybe lover's arc, But your sister called me,

793

said there's an emergency family meeting at the restaurant.

794

I blinked as my stomach dropped.

795

Emergency family meetings were never casual.

796

Without a word, I grabbed my bag.

797

Didn't even bother untying my apron.

798

Just ran.

799

Apparently, a new diner around the block had been copying our menu and signature dishes.

800

And it had been a week since our sales had gone down to dangerous levels.

801

As in going bankrupt.

802

I need to check on it and got the shock of my life

803

when I saw who one of the chefs was, Nicholas.

804

Ah, pleasure to see you here mademoiselle.

805

Our family decided to branch out and try a new location.

806

This part is perfect.

807

Is it, no?

808

Everything on your menu is exactly like ours.

809

This is illegal.

810

You copied ours.

811

Hmm, if we copied yours,

812

then why do most people flock to ours and keep saying that ours is more delicious and better?

813

His weird behavior ever since I rejected him suddenly made sense now.

814

Is this what you meant by wanting to see me cry?

815

That's what you get for insulting my masterpiece.

816

Now go cry and run back to your little kitchen.

817

The audacity!

818

Huh, keep it.

819

That old recipe is all yours.

820

I can just let my expertise do its magic and make something so good.

821

It'll make yours taste like reheated kitchen scraps.

822

And when the tears come, make sure they don't water down your salty little ego.

823

I then marched out of this stupid restaurant without looking back.

824

I went back to our restaurant and saw Tanya and the rest of the staff reviewing the security footage.

825

We all then froze when we realized

826

that a shady looking guy had been snapping photos of our restaurant from every angle for several days.

827

And if that wasn't bad enough, he even disguised himself as one of our staff!

828

They didn't just steal ideas!

829

They cloned our entire concept and turned it into a fancier, more Instagrammable version!

830

The audacity!

831

We decided to temporarily close our restaurant while I cooked up some new ideas for the menu.

832

Later that day, while brainstorming, I noticed a few hungry street kids outside.

833

Their eyes weren't begging, they were just watching.

834

Like food was something distant, almost like a dream.

835

I remembered Gavin and just found myself opening the door.

836

I'm not serving anything fancy as of this moment, but if you're hungry, come in.

837

I sat quietly as I cooked.

838

No fancy plating, no pressure to impress, just warm food from the heart.

839

As I watched them eat, something shifted in me.

840

A thought came into my mind.

841

Food isn't just about flavor or technique.

842

It's about the connection you share with the meal.

843

After they were done eating, I gave them some more food and a neat takeaway.

844

My eyes sparkled.

845

They thanked me loudly before waving goodbye.

846

Think about some charity project and look for some volunteers to feed those kids again.

847

Oh my god!

848

Gavin!

849

You scared the carrots out of me!

850

What are you doing here?

851

I overheard earlier, and I got worried.

852

I asked your friend, and he told me everything.

853

Well, I'm here to help you out.

854

I just stared at him with my heart pounding.

855

So, the food waster is now feeding kids, huh?

856

Hey, what are you, a stalker?

857

Gavin just shrugged and gave me that infuriatingly smug smirk.

858

Okay, fine, I'll admit it.

859

Your story got to me, all right?

860

I realized food isn't just for enjoyment.

861

It's something to be grateful for.

862

Not everyone gets something to eat every day.

863

Gavin's eyes lit up with something fierce and warm all at once.

864

So hot I couldn't breathe.

865

The air between us shifted.

866

I really want to kiss you right now.

867

What?

868

Say no. I clutched his arms, the warmth of his touch sending my heart into a race, and my knees wobbled.

869

He grinned.

870

His intense eyes smiled.

871

I take that as a yes.

872

Then he pulled me in, and before I could blink, his lips crushed into mine.

873

Hot.

874

Intense.

875

Sweet.

876

And it tasted like cinnamon made from heaven.

877

I melted.

878

I never knew kissing the person you like is the sweetest thing ever.

879

More than the best macaroons in the universe.

880

I told you, I bite.

881

Maybe it's the kiss.

882

Okay, no, it was definitely the kiss that inspired this new recipe.

883

Sweet, warm, with the right amount of spice.

884

Nice.

885

It lingered and was very special.

886

Whoa, you made this look like it belongs in a 5 million star restaurant.

887

Thanks for helping out, Jillian.

888

While we worked on our test dishes, we discovered her secret skill.

889

She was amazing at plating, garnishing, and all the aesthetics.

890

Just don't ask me to actually cook it, like ever.

891

Girl, you're now officially the queen of food catfishing and I say that with love.

892

Then Jules popped in while holding up a sketch pad.

893

Okay, if we're leveling up the food, then we're leveling up the fashion.

894

It flipped the sketch pad around, revealing a full lineup of brand new uniforms.

895

Mm, chic, comfy, and grease -stain resistant.

896

You're welcome.

897

Oh my God, you made slayable uniforms?

898

Ah, I am an aspiring fashion icon, babe.

899

Let me slay in peace.

900

We all laughed.

901

And in that moment, I realized that this wasn't just my comeback.

902

It was ours.

903

And for the cherry on top, we added a tagline for our new and special dish.

904

The dish that can make you scream.

905

It was inspired by someone, and as expected, it was a hit.

906

Customers were literally screaming, and their videos went viral.

907

They kept returning to our restaurant, so we finally decided to add it to the official menu.

908

I used to think food was just about taste and fun.

909

Now, I knew better.

910

Nutmeg makes soup creamier.

911

Rosemary is steak's best friend.

912

Basil goes with almost everything.

913

Cinnamon brings comfort to sweet and savory alike. And chili?

914

Chili sets the soul alight.

915

But the most important ingredient of all is love.

916

Love is the secret spice.

917

You won't find it on any shelf, but it lingers in every bite, making each dish as special as it can be.

918

All that we have is each other now

919

Promise you won't leave my side

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Этот урок разговорной практики построен на видео «[MSU] Secret Spice - Full». В этом видео 919 предложений и 7713 слов для шедоуинга. Речь длится 50:13. Говорящий говорит в естественном темпе, около 154 слов в минуту, близком к повседневной речи. Только 75% слов входят в 3000 самых частых слов английского языка, поэтому лексика сложная.

Ключевая лексика этого видео

15 слов из видео, которые стоит выучить, с произношением и значением:

Слово	Произношение	Значение
dish существительное	/dɪʃ/	таре́лка, ми́ска
scream глагол	/skɹiːm/	крича́ть
bite глагол	/baɪt/	отку́сывать, откуси́ть
chef существительное	/ʃɛf/	шеф-по́вар, по́вар
steak существительное	/steɪk/	бифште́кс, стейк
culinary прилагательное	/ˈkʌlɪˌnɛɹi/	кулина́рный, пова́ренный
announcement существительное	/əˈnaʊns.mənt/	объявле́ние, оповеще́ние
menu существительное	/ˈmɛn.juː/	меню́
babe существительное	/beɪb/	мила́шка, красо́тка
bud существительное	/bʌd/	по́чка, буто́н
trash существительное	/tɹæʃ/	му́сор
knife существительное	/ˈnaɪ̯f/	нож, но́жик
fancy существительное	/ˈfæn.si/	воображе́ние, фанта́зия
breathe глагол	/bɹiːð/	дыша́ть
recipe существительное	/ˈɹɛs.ɪ.pi/	реце́пт, спо́соб

Фразовые глаголы, которые вы услышите

Слово	Произношение	Значение
branch out глагол		ветви́ться, разветвля̀ться
cut off глагол	/ˌkʌt ˈɔf/ [ˌkɐɾ ˈɔf]	отреза́ть, отре́зать
shut up	/ʃʌt ʌp/	заткни́сь, заткни́тесь
sit down глагол		сади́ться, сесть
back out глагол		сдавать назад
blow up глагол		взрыва́ть, взорва́ть
call out глагол		заявля́ть
come out глагол	/ˌkʌm ˈaʊt/	выходи́ть, вы́йти

Фразы, которые стоит повторять

Короткие законченные фразы из видео, которые пригодятся в повседневном разговоре:

What were you even thinking, dude?
Did you hear me scream?
Are you implying my dish isn't perfect?
What's gonna happen to you then?
Are you sure he's the one who'll kidnap you?

Грамматика в этом видео

Конструкции, которые говорящий использует чаще всего, с точными словами из видео:

Конструкция	В видео
«Used to» used to + глагол — прошлая привычка или состояние, которых больше нет	used to glare · used to waste · used to think
Условные предложения if + предложение, will/would + глагол — условие и его результат	If we mess this up, we'll be · if someone didn't supervise her, she'd either
Пассивный залог be + причастие прошедшего времени — важно, что происходит, а не кто это делает	was invited · was immediately intrigued · was always connected
Present Perfect have/has + причастие прошедшего времени — прошлое действие, важное сейчас	haven't seen · you've been · have made

Произношение, на которое стоит обратить внимание

Говорящий использует 176 сокращённых и редуцированных форм, например you're, I'm, didn't. Произносите их коротко, так, как слышите.

Звуки «th»: breathe /bɹiːð/, bother /ˈbɑðɚ/
Звуки «sh» и «zh»: dish /dɪʃ/, chef /ʃɛf/, trash /tɹæʃ/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, freshman /ˈfɹɛʃ.mən/
Длинные слова — следите за ударением: culinary /ˈkʌlɪˌnɛɹi/, examination /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/, accidentally /ˌæk.sɪˈdɛnt(ə)li/, initiation /ɪˌnɪʃ.iˈeɪ.ʃən/, congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/

Звуки, трудные для русскоязычных:

/w/ — губы округлены, это не /v/: twist /twɪst/, runway /ˈɹʌnweɪ/, hallway /ˈhɔlˌweɪ/, mademoiselle /ˌmæ.dəm.wəˈzɛl/
/h/ — лёгкий выдох, а не русское «х»: hungry /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/, honey /ˈhʌni/, hop /hɒp/, handsome /ˈhæn.səm/, heal /ˈhiːl/
Звонкие согласные в конце слова — не оглушайте их: babe /beɪb/, bud /bʌd/, legend /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənd/, congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/, slide /ˈslaɪ̯d/

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Что такое техника Shadowing?

Shadowing — это научно обоснованная техника изучения языка, изначально разработанная для подготовки профессиональных переводчиков и популяризированная полиглотом доктором Александром Аргуэльесом. Метод прост, но эффективен: вы слушаете аудио на английском от носителей языка и немедленно повторяете вслух — как тень, следующая за говорящим с задержкой в 1–2 секунды. В отличие от пассивного прослушивания или грамматических упражнений, Shadowing заставляет мозг и мышцы рта одновременно обрабатывать и воспроизводить реальные речевые паттерны. Исследования показывают, что это значительно улучшает точность произношения, интонацию, ритм, связную речь, понимание на слух и беглость речи — что делает его одним из самых эффективных методов для подготовки к IELTS Speaking и реального общения на английском.

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