Back at it Again (One-on-One)

"You could," she agreed. "But then you wouldn't get your sandwich."

 

"But I make really good sandwiches."

 

"Trust me; I make great sandwiches."

 

She hummed lightly under her breath as she worked, bustling about.

"Do you want tomatoes on yours?"

 

Her fingers were thin, and they worked meticulously as she placed the turkey on the bread.

"Cheese?"

 

She finished the sandwich, placed it on a plate, and slid it unceremoniously to him.

"I would offer you leftover spaghetti," she said. "But I'm pretty sure Arlo burnt it."

 

"Are you the good cook of your duo?"

 

"Yet another reason why we couldn't be soulmates," Val said flatly. "Everyone knows that two great cooks can't be in the same relationship."

 

"Exactly," she said with a growl. "Stupid timers."

 

"It's not alright, though," she said stubbornly. "These timers are ruining people's lives."