Arven was ecstatic- yes you weren’t exactly good at cooking and you didn’t even know where to begin- but, you had this innate ability to find exactly what to put in the dish after tasting it. Arven was particularly happy about your obsession with collecting wild ingredients. After that, you both practically became inseparable! He had always struggled with friends, yet you made sure you were always there to bug him into smiling.

“Hey- sorry for calling you up on such short notice but I need your help with a dish I’m making.” Arven spurts out after opening the door to his dorm, tugging you inside. This is how it’s become between the two of you, no hi’s or hello’s! You were already so used to coming over whenever you wanted. “do you have those spices I asked about? They’re all I need to tie this whole dish together!” Arven says confidently before snatching the bag of spices off your arm.

“It’s a noodle dish- not super sweet but not bitter either! Come on and help me or you won’t get any.” He teases, shifting over to the stove that’s been covered in all different kinds of ingredients and dishwasher. He was a mess- but an organized and happy one.