Event 58: Birthday Cake

The rest of the day had passed, the rumor about Haruta and Takagi's challenge had spread as if it were fire in a dry grassland, half the school was aware of the situation.

For Haruta it was nothing new and he continued his normal life, such was not the case for the Haruta Ichijo fan club who started their theories about the supposed relationship between the beautiful arrogant genius and the prince of the kitchen.

"I'm already here president" said Haruta entering the kitchen club while closing the door behind him.

"Ha-Haruta! What are you doing here, aren't you supposed to be at your part-time job?" Asuna asked turning quickly surprised by Haruta's meddling.

"Well, the hours are rotating and during this week I work other days, that's why I'm free today," said Haruta, leaving his belongings in the assigned places to store them.

Asuna on the other hand did not say anything, she kept her hands behind her back with her eyes fixed on her feet "what's going on president?" Haruta asked who quickly understood that Asuna's behavior was unusual.

Haruta paused for a moment, looked around and let the aromas enter her nostrils "Hmmm ... I understand, you are making a cake" Haruta said sure of his answer as he approached the place where Asuna was working "Yes, he was right, this is a birthday cake "

"It's not a birthday, it's nothing like that, it's just something I wanted to do ....." Asuna made excuses but finally opted for a remarkable silence "is it really that evident?" Asuna asked embarrassed

"Well it is not so obvious, but if you make cakes and you do not have a lover, the only option is a family member, in this case it is a birthday cake and for the colors you want to use it is a cake for your mother" said Haruta walking towards Asuna and running his thumb across the chestnut's cheek "Also your face had cream .... it's quite delicious" said Haruta taking a seat on a nearby bench.

By the time Haruta opened her eyes and could see Asuna's face was completely red and she was avoiding direct eye contact with Haruta.

"If you want I can help you with the cake, I have some ideas in mind for the design and the flavor" said Haruta taking out a notebook from his bag and quickly drawing a cake in the shape of a swan "Of course this will take a little work but if the president is willing to make the effort I will also do my part "

"We could use white chocolates and make flowers around the swan to decorate it accordingly ..... what do you think of president?" Haruta asked to confirm his plans with Asuna but she did not give him any answer making Haruta worry slightly.

"Are you okay president?" Haruta asked approaching to where Asuna was, slightly moving a fringe of Asuna's hair that interfered with the vision between them.

Asuna looked up to look directly into the eyes of Haruta "Ha-Haruta" stuttered Asuna in a low voice as a small commotion began to arise in her mind and in her heart.

"Well, it seems that everything is fine with the president" Haruta said with a cheerful smile on his face, it was not the first time that Haruta caused a disorder in Asuna's mind but it was one of the worst times.

"Shall we continue with the cake?" Haruta asked who was ignorant of what crossed Asuna's mind "At the moment I will go to the market that is near the school to buy what is necessary, while you can make the creams, I will return in a moment" without waiting for an answer Haruta left the club room and also left school.

By the time Haruta returned from the market Asuna was still working on the cake mixes, Haruta left the bags on the table and thus began work to design that cake Asuna required.

They both finished the job when the sun was beginning to hide between the horizon, Asuna and Haruta were covered in cream and sweet everywhere "Sigh ..." Haruta sighed wiping his face with a towel "I guess it couldn't be more perfect"

"Yes" Asuna replied with a cheerful smile on her face.

The cake in front of them corresponded to a large swan with open wings and neck stretched towards the sky, everything was designed with chocolate and fondant making Haruta and Asuna work making the model of the figure, the cake was located in the lower part of the swan and was pink in color covered with red roses also designed based on chocolate.

A huge cake as well as a very heavy one, there was no doubt that this was a masterpiece of pastry making and with Haruta's skills it was impossible that it was not exquisite.

"Well, I suppose now we have to find a way for you to take it to your house, maybe we should have assembled it in your house or somewhere close" said Haruta staring at the cake while with his phone he started taking some photos "I don't plan to do this again so this is the only time you can take a photo like this "Haruta said causing an awkward little laugh at Asuna

"You don't have to worry about transportation and I contacted my father's drivers to help me carry him, although I think we should do something to keep him safe," said Asuna responding to Haruta's concerns.

"Ah, don't worry, while you were working on the filling of the cake and the flowers, I worked on the box for the cake and the parts so that it will have twice the initial support, it will be impossible for it to break" said Haruta taking out several containers of different sizes as well as plastics that were accommodated in different places of the cake, including a box that covered the entire cake "Well, this is enough"

Finally, several people dressed in black arrived, who took care of the cake with special care, as Komuro had already explained before, Haruta knew that Asuna was the lady of a prestigious family, therefore her parents had many people under their wings.

After the cake left the club room, Asuna turned around remembering how Haruta did such a great job with the cake, she leaned slightly in front of Haruta "Thank you very much Haruta, without your help this would not have been possible"

"You don't need to thank me president" Haruta denied the acknowledgments a little nervous to see the president being so sincere but she took two steps forward and kissed Haruta's cheek.

Asuna quickly left the club room leaving a shocked Haruta standing as he touched the cheek where Asuna kissed him.

"what was that?"