Untouched by the Outbreak - Chapter 35 - - Checking the Haul

... , headed to the kitchen to prepare dinner, while Ryo dried himself off and put on some comfortable clothes. The smell of sizzling vegetables and the sound of water boiling filled the apartment, creating a sense of normalcy in their otherwise chaotic world.

Ryo joined Sakura in the kitchen, watching her as she moved gracefully from stove to counter, chopping vegetables and stirring pots. "Need any help?" he asked, admiring her concentration.

Sakura looked up with a smile. "No, I'v ...