[BL] Pure Vanilla: Recipe for Romance (CC-ENG)

Life is full of surprises. Sometimes, you end up in the most unexpected places. And that's where we find ourselves now. I've never been the romantic kind. But it's the way he seems to pour his heart into everything he does that well, something magical happens. Something that keeps growing stronger and sweeter every day. What do you think? Too much? I think it's perfect. We should bring these out. They'll be here any minute. Charlie? Hmm? I was thinking, when all this is over with the program, sh

ould we take a short break or something? I don't know. Get out of the kitchen and- You mean, like, close the cafe? Maybe. What I mean is, I just think it would be nice for us to- Hi! Anyone around? Hello, hello! Sorry to keep you waiting. Hi, Alex. We spoke on the phone. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you. Welcome. So, Oh, that’s my assistant, Charlie. Charlie? It's Charlie, right? What are you doing here? Are you part of the show or? Yeah. Small world. I didn't know you’re working here too. You

guys know each other? Yeah. We were from the same school and we used to hang out quite often. Wow. You look so different now. Like, in a good way. It's been so long. You're looking pretty good yourself. Well, we have plenty of time to reconnect now. Anyway, so you can take all the pictures you need. Just try not to disturb our customers or anything. Yeah. Cool. So I think for now, I'll just take a couple of quick ones. Is it okay for me to go into your kitchen to take some photos too? Actually,

I think we would prefer not to because that’s like, our private space. But we have a lot of stuff here so, maybe you can take those instead. Okay. I can show you around if you’d like. Gabe? Can you handle the customers first? Okay, sure. Wow, cool space. And it feels like forever since I last saw you. Yeah. Did you bake all these? Okay, let's start again. So we have Tasha here, and she's one of the regular customers. Things seem to be going well, but relationships are just complicated. You care

fully measure out the ingredients, mix them and wait for the perfect moment when it all comes together. But it's funny how quickly things can change. Like a sudden shift in the oven’s temperature. I think it's so cute that you work in a café, but don't actually drink coffee. Charlie and I do have something special. Still, I find myself questioning where things stand between us. Maybe I'm imagining it, but it feels like a new ingredient has been folded in, And somehow, I'm lost in the mix. Thanks

again for today. It's been really nice having you around. Don't mention it. Actually, what are you going to do on your off day tomorrow? Not much, really. I might actually come back in to prepare some orders. So you’re still technically working? Yeah, kind of. Is Gabriel working you too hard? Actually, tomorrow I’m free. Do you want me to accompany you? Charlie? What time do you want to meet tomorrow? Oh, we're meeting tomorrow? Remember that new cafe that I told you about? The one you said you

wanted to go? But wasn't that next week or something? But we don't much time until the showcase for the new menu. So let's just go tomorrow? Plus I think Alex has better things to do tomorrow, no? Hey, if you guys have plans already, I understand. Or maybe you can come along. You guys can get to know each other more too. We’ll just be talking about work stuff, so I think better for Alex not to come. Maybe next time I'll make a move first, Charlie. Text you later. Bye. Come on, pack your stuff.

Let’s go. Wow, this is so interesting. I wonder what they use to make. So nice. Hello, your cake is here. Thank you. Welcome, enjoy! Did we order too much? Scared we won’t be able to finish everything. But everything look so good though. Wait, let me take a photo. What are you doing? It's cute. And I like your outfit today. Let’s eat. Try the pancake. Wait. Nice, right? This is nice. Feels like we haven’t done this for a while. Well, we can always do it again. So I wanted to ask you something ac

tually, like, is everything okay between us? What do you mean? I don't know. It's just that we've been so busy lately. Feels like we haven't really talk. But we do talk at work. That’s the thing, it's always at work. Well, it's been quite nonstop. That doesn't mean anything's wrong. I guess I'm just wondering, like what's our situation? Especially because you've been kind of spending a lot of time with Alex. Yeah, but I'm here, aren’t I? What are you trying to say? It's just a bit weird, no? Lik

e, you’re always with him. He’s just a friend, okay? If that's what you're thinking. And he's been helping us a lot lately. Exactly. Like, Isn’t he helping a bit too much? He's just a producer. And I'm not sure he even sees it that way, to be honest. Like, do you even notice the way he looks at you? What way? Nevermind. Forget it. What? He’s just hard to ignore, okay? But I already told you nothing was going on. Can we just talk about something else? I don't get it. Why are you always so avoidan

t? Wow. That's just great. It’s like you don't even care. I have to go back and complete some orders soon. Hey. Hello? Gabriel? Who was that? Gabriel. But it’s weird though. He just hung up. What's wrong? Did something happen? No, it's okay. Hey, we’re friends, right? If there's anything I can do to help. I'm always here for you. It's just misunderstandings. I feel like, maybe I'm not really good with people. And because of that, I tend to make a mess of things. People meaning Gabriel? Actually,

I’ve been meaning to ask. Is there anything going on between you two? Yeah, kind of. How did you know? Charlie, I've known you for a long time, and I've seen how you and Gabriel are around each other. You would never act like this in the past. Like, you have come out from your shell a lot. But I think maybe because I've never had something like this before. I don't really know how to deal with these kind of situations. You know the saying, right? What's worth having is worth fighting for. Altho

ugh I won't lie, sometimes it feels like you’re in your own world a lot. Yeah, I know. Sorry. No, I think it's cute. I think you're really unique and interesting. And I've never met anyone like you before. And I guess you didn't know but back then, I kind of had a crush on you. Wait, what? I know it's a bit forward, but spending time with you the past few days has brought back those feelings a bit. What do you mean? I mean, Charlie, how do you feel about me? I've seen others in love. The laughte

r, the joy, the way they understand each other without words. When I see couples like that, I can't help but wonder their secret is. How did they find each other amongst this sea of people? Did they stumble upon each other by chance? Like finding a hidden recipe in a cookbook? Is there a special ingredient that brings it all together? Is there a recipe for romance? Hi. Hi. Can I come in? Yeah, come in. What are you up to? I’m just making something to eat. You want some? I think it’s done. Alex t

old me you called earlier. Yeah. It's nothing. I just wanted to- Sorry, I was busy with something and couldn’t answer. I don't know if I should tell you this, but Alex was telling me some stuff earlier and I.. What? Just say it. He told me how he felt about me. But all I could think about was you. So I turned him down. Then what did he say? He said he understands and he doeesn’t want to come between us. Okay. But Charlie, where does that leave us? Because I've been trying to ask you that for the

longest time and I just- I know. He's just a friend. I don’t really have feelings for him that way. I really missed you when you were gone. I'm just really confused about what's going on between us. Yeah, I know. I.. When you weren’t there, I just don’t feel complete, like, there’s a missing ingredient. Charlie, are you comparing us to a recipe now? I guess I really like you. So you just like me? I love you. Charlie. I don't want to rush you if you’re not ready. I'm ready. You sure? Okay. Shoul

d we finish this? Yeah. So you love me? Yeah. How much from 1 to 10? 10. 10? Not 11? Less if you keep asking.