STRINGS OF FAITH ||3 IN 1|| [COMPLETE]

✓_•|Chap_6|• ߷Culinary Chaos and Camaraderie߷

The Kitchen

The atmosphere in the apartment was chaotic as the three couples scrambled to prepare lunch. The hyungs sat in the living room, their stomachs growling in protest. They had asked for breakfast hours ago, but it was already lunchtime.

"Is the food ready or not?" RM called out, his tone half-joking but clearly hungry.

"We're working on it!" Jungkook shouted back, his voice echoing from the kitchen.

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Jungkook and Tina

Jungkook and Tina moved with practiced ease around the kitchen, although there were moments of friction.

"Pass me the olive oil," Tina said, concentrating on sautéing vegetables.

Jungkook handed her the bottle without missing a beat. "Here. Can you check on the pasta? It should be al dente by now."

Tina nodded, draining the pasta and setting it aside. "I'm making the sauce now. How's the chicken?"

"Perfectly grilled," Jungkook replied, flipping the chicken breasts with a satisfied smile. "We'll have a full Italian meal ready in no time."

Tina smiled back, a sense of accomplishment in her eyes. "This is going to be amazing."

"Yeah, but I'm making extra," Jungkook said, piling more ingredients into a pan.

Tina frowned. "We don't need that much. The hyungs are hungry, not an army."

Jungkook shrugged. "I eat a lot. They'll appreciate it."

Tina sighed, exasperated. "Fine, but don't overdo it."

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Taehyung and Cally

Taehyung and Cally, while not as synchronized, were doing fairly well. They moved through the kitchen with moderate efficiency, occasionally bumping into each other but managing to stay on track.

"Do you think this stew needs more salt?" Cally asked, tasting a spoonful.

Taehyung took a taste as well. "Maybe just a pinch more. How are the veggies coming along?"

"They're almost done," Cally replied, stirring the pot. "I hope this turns out okay."

"It'll be fine," Taehyung reassured her, smiling. "We're doing pretty well."

Cally returned his smile, adding the final touches to their dish. "I think we're almost ready."

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Jimin and Tanu

Jimin and Tanu were less coordinated and more experimental. They exchanged nervous glances as they worked, unsure of their cooking skills.

"Are you sure we should be adding this much chili powder?" Tanu asked, eyeing the spice with concern.

Jimin shrugged. "I think so. It'll add flavor, right?"

Tanu sighed. "I hope you're right. I'm not sure how this stir-fry is going to turn out."

"We'll figure it out," Jimin said, attempting to sound confident. "Let's just keep going and see what happens."