#i'll stick with the chocolate chip cookies i made yesterday

[beeapartments]

I bought freeze dried durian because I wanted to see if the fruit alone would taste as weird as durian ice cream (I had a sample) and durian pastries (got one at a chinese bakery) and.. huh. It's definitely a difficult to describe taste.

[oishikeiji]

Cookies With Akaashi

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✑𝚃𝚘𝚍𝚊𝚢 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝙰𝚔𝚊𝚜𝚑𝚒 𝚠𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚋𝚊𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚌𝚘𝚘𝚔𝚒𝚎𝚜. 𝚈𝚘𝚞 𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚐𝚘𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚘 𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚗 𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚐𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝, 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚢𝚎𝚝 𝚊𝚐𝚊𝚒𝚗 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚖𝚊𝚍𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚖𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚔𝚎.

✑𝙿𝚊𝚒𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜: 𝙰𝚔𝚊𝚊𝚜𝚑𝚒 𝚡 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚎𝚛

✑𝙶𝚎𝚗𝚛𝚎: 𝙵𝚕𝚞𝚏𝚏

✑𝚆𝚘𝚛𝚍 𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚝: 𝟽𝟸𝟸

✑𝙰/𝙽: 𝙸 𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝚘𝚏𝚏 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚊 𝚜𝚑𝚘𝚛𝚝 𝚜𝚌𝚎𝚗𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚘 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝚎𝚊𝚜y, 𝚊𝚕𝚜𝚘 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚔 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚛𝚎𝚚𝚞𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐! 𝙸’𝚕𝚕 𝚋𝚎 𝚜𝚞𝚛𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚔 𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚖 𝚜𝚘𝚘𝚗（〜^∇^)〜

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"I got this!" You said confidently, as you plopped down the ingredients on the counter as Akaashi puts his pink apron on, the one you bought for him on his birthday. "You got the recipe?" He asked, washing his hands. "Nope! I have it memorized already!" You said, smirking quite proudly. "You sure?” Akaashi looked at you, raising one brow.

“They don't call me Gordon Ramsay for nothing!” You stated. “Say that to the burnt pancakes you made just yesterday,” He murmured. “What’s that?” You asked. “Nothing~” He responded. Thankfully you were just baking cookies so it should be easy for you. He started preheating the oven, while you started making the batter.

Cracking the eggs was always the hardest part for you, and you usually gave the job to Akaashi. But today you wanted to impress him. "You got some egg shells in there" He said as he peered over your shoulder. "Oh shit you’re right" You noticed as you scooped out the egg shells, while he just chuckled, "I'll do the dry ingredients" Akaashi said, taking a bowl and scooping some flour. As you continued with the wet ingredients.

You pouted, “But I wanted to do that”. Akaashi shot a playful glare at you, “Look, these cookies better taste like my grandma’s or else I’m not eating them”. You gave out a sigh and continued on with your work. Once you were both done, you slowly poured the wet ingredients to the dry ones and Akaashi started to mix, not before putting in a hand full of chocolate chips.

Being the little 5 year old minded person you are, you mixed rapidly making the batter fly all over the kitchen.

“Oi! Make a mess and you're doing all the cleanup!” Akaashi warned. You playfully giggled, sticking out your tongue at him before slowing down your speed. While you were doing that, Akaashi took out the baking tray, laid out some baking sheets on top, and sprayed the sheets with cooking oil.

The dough was finally made, and you both took pieces and rolled out 16 balls placing them on the tray. “Y/N! I’m going for a shower you put the cookies in oven,” Akaashi said “Also please don’t burn them for love of god” he pleaded while going upstairs to take a quick shower. "Can I join too?" You asked, winking, but Akaashi just rolled his eyes while shaking his head. You grabbed the tray and placed it in the oven forgetting to set off a timer. Walking to the living room.

“Welp time for a beauty nap!” You happily said laying on the couch, then dozed off in your dream world.

35 minutes later you woke up to the sound of an alarm blaring and a panicked Akaashi running down the stairs trying to fan the smoke detector to stop the noise. You quickly got up rushing over to the oven putting on oven mitts and taking out the burnt cookie tray.

You stared down at it with disappointment in your eyes knowing this is the 100th time you failed to bake something good for Akaashi. Once the fire alarm went silent, Akaashi walked over to you, stared at you with both arms crossed. “Well well, didn’t I warn you?” He began “You're lucky I was only taking a shower or else you could’ve been in serious trouble!” He scolded you.

"I'm really a failure huh?" You said, looking away from him, sadness dripping down your voice, he sighed as he takes your chin to make you look at him. "Look, I'm not mad that the cookies are burnt, I'm worried about you getting hurt okay? We can just make new ones, ones that aren't burnt" He comforted you, you sniffed as you tried smiling at him.

"You're always so understanding Keiji.." You trailed off, he leans closer to you, giving your forehead a small kiss, "We'll throw away these ones and bake new ones okay?" He suggested taking the tray full of burnt cookies and dumping it in the garbage can, "Let's use a timer this time hm?" He smiled patting your head. "Sure sure!~" You excitedly said as you stand on your tippy toes and peck his lips. Akaashi blushed bright red, "Y-Yeah, let's do that" He fumbled around his words, while you giggled at his cute reaction.

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✐Ly♡

[leelee10898]

Double Trouble

Hey guys, @leelee10898 here. Since @cocomaxley & @ao719 posted their birth story... I figured I should get off my butt and do one, considering the twins were due months before them lol. This is just a little something I threw together, it also answers a few questions some had. So here we go...

Alicia leaned back against her husbands chest as she watched their twins enjoy the puppet show with the other kids. So many things had changed in a years time. The wild fun loving group were now all parents, they traded beers for bottles, and the guys weekly poker game turned into once a month, and weekly play dates. "Penny for your thoughts love?" Leo whispered in her ear. "Just thinking how fast time flies. It feels like yesterday they were born, and now they are 1." She sighed.

"Oh I remember it well." Leo chuckled as the two thought back to the day that changed their lives forever.

1 year ago…..

"God its so hot." Alicia whined as she fanned herself.  It was unseasonably hot and humid for April, and here they were sitting at a garden party to celebrate Regina's birthday. "I'm sorry love. I know you're miserable, how about a glass of Ice water?" Leo gave her a sympathetic smile, and a kiss on the cheek. "Ok fine. But a big one,  with lots of Ice." She pouted, as Leo motioned to a nearby waiter. "Oh, and a cookie. chocolate chip, no oatmeal raisin. Wait, No. yes. Ok bring both." Slightly confused the waiter wandered off to retrieve the duchess's requested items. Leo walked over to join the guys leaving Alicia with the other ladies.

"God its hot. Who the hell planned this?" Anitah huffed. "Um you did." Genevieve rolled her eyes. "Jesus I swear this pregnancy brain is going to be the death of me. I almost forgot to put underwear on this morning." She popped a grape in her mouth. "It is hot, but its a very nice day. Maybe you guys can go inside to cool off?" Pam suggested. Finally the waiter came back with Alicia's water and cookies. "How are you holding up honey?" Pam turned to Alicia who looked like she was stung by a bee. "Im hot, im huge, I can't see my feet. Speaking of feet, they're swollen and the amount of pressure and cramping today may just kill me." She blurted out, pam gave her a questioning look.

"God im sorry Pam. I didn't mean to snap, I just. Oh, ooooh, ugh." She cringed as she grabbed her stomach. Anitah shot her a look. "What's going on over there?"

"These damn Braxton hicks." Alicia grunted. "You sure its not gas?" Genevieve snickered. "Trust me, if I fart you'll know it Gen."

She composed herself and focused on picking at the cookie in front of her. Not having much of an appetite anymore, she took deep breaths trying to keep the pain at bay. The ladies chattered around her, Leo still talking to the guys.

Suddenly Alicia's eyes went wide. "My. My water broke." Genevieve looked over placing her hand on Alicia's "that's ok honey,  we'll get you another." Pam looked down at the liquid dripping from the chair. "Um Gen, no. Her water broke. The twins are coming."

Genevieve and Anitah froze, pure fear in their eyes. Alicia let out a long loud groan.  "Oh god. It's happening." Anitah panicked standing and knocking over her chair, Genevieve following suit. The two began to freak out, while Pam tried to soothe Alicia. The commotion drew the attention of the whole party, Leo grinning widely in conversation as he turned to face his wife. The smile soon faded as his eyes landed on Alicia's pain stricken face.

Leo took off running across the lawn, tripping over the leg of a table holding a large ice sculpture in the form of a swan. He landed in a rolling heap on the lawn, the table flipping over sending the ice sculpture into the air, landing in the fountain where Madeline, Kiara and Alexis stood, soaking them from head to toe. Bastian had Brad bring a car around, as Liam and Drake helped Alicia across the lawn. "My bag. Its in our car." Alicia breathed out, Rashad volunteered to grab it while Leo limped next to his wife.

They arrived at the hospital, Leo was treated for a sprain and Alicia was rushed to a delivery room.  Anitah, Liam, Drake, pam, Rashad and Genevieve sat in the private waiting area down the hall from the delivery room. Maxwell was in Texas visiting with Stephanie and Evie, Liam called him to let him know that Alicia was having the twins.

"You're 8 centimeters your grace. Not much longer until these babies are here." Another strong contraction hit her like a ton of bricks.  "Arrrrggg Fuuuuck! It hurts." She sobbed. "Leo, we are never having sex again." Leo chuckled as he rubbed his wife's damp head. "I think we both know thats not true."

"The fuck it isnt! Bambam better not come anywhere near pebblesssss, ahhhhh my god fuckkkk it hurts."

Leo's face turned a deep red as the nurse snickered.

Anitah paced the floor. "Anitah, sit down you're gonna wear the tile out." Genevieve teased as rashad rubbed her feet. "I can't just sit. Its been hours, we haven't heard anything yet. What if something's wrong?" Liam came up placing his hands on her shoulders.  "Everything is fine my love." Anitah glanced at the door opening it a crack and sticking her head out. She heard a blood curdling scream come from down the hall, a few doctors and nurses rushing into the room Alicia was in. Before Liam could grab her Anitah bolted out the door, down the hall and into Alicia's room where she could see a small head crowning.  

A doctor approached the queen, who was looking a bit green in the face "your majesty, are you ok? You don't look so well." He questioned

"Oh, im fi-" She leaned over vomiting on his shoes.  "Fine." She lifted her head just in time to see another doctor hold a tiny baby up, and hear a tiny cry. Anitah joined Leo next to Alicia. "One down, one more to go." The doctor said. "I had to make sure you were ok." Anitah sniffled as she looked down at the new baby in her bestfriends arms. "Will you stay here for the next one?" Alicia sniffled. "Of course." Shortly after Baby A was born, baby B made their way into the world. After the nurses cleaned them up and Leo and Alicia had time alone the group entered the room. "Everyone, I would like to introduce you to Leonard Joshua and Arabella Faith."

Leonard or LJ for short was born first  weighing 7lbs 2 oz and 20 inches long. Arabella was born 2nd weighing 6lbs 10 oz and 19 ½ inches long. Both babies were healthy, and did not need to spend any time in the NICU.

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"So when are you two gonna make the announcement?" A voice pulled them from their thoughts. They looked over to find Stephanie sitting there. They both gave her a questioning look. "Oh come on. I may not live in Cordonia anymore, but Im not stupid." Stephanie had made the decision to move back home to Texas to care for her sick mother. Maxwell and her both made the amicable decision to divorce, but still loved each other very much. He would travel to Texas to visit and occasionally Stephanie could come visit Cordonia, just like for the twins birthday.

"Well I guess now is as good a time as any." Alicia squeezed Leos hand. They walked over getting everyone's attention.  "We want to thank everyone for coming today. And Celebrating the twins birthday. But, we also have an announcement to make." Alicia looked to Leo who then grinned. "We're having a baby. Just one this time." He smirked.

The group congratulated the pair. Drake looked at Liam and shook his head, pulling a crisp $100 bill from his wallet "Damnit Liam, I should've known better then to take that bet. Liam smirked "what can I say. I know my brother,  and I'm pretty sure those two will end up having the most kids out of all of us."

Drake rolled his eyes. "Ok, fair. But how about a new bet." Liam looked at his best friend intrigued "I bet Rashad and Gen are next." Liam chucked "I'll take that bet."

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