[ ...and there aren't words to describe how happy that makes him. And he finds it impossible to swallow for a moment as his heart has lodged in his throat. Suddenly, he thinks, maybe he understands why Shouto says he likes his laugh so much.

It takes him a moment to snap out of it, blinking as he half-catches what he said. He breathes. ]

Alright. [ It takes him a moment, mind jogging to catch up. ] It'll only take me a moment to finish.

[ But Allen reaches out to snag the corner of his apron when he turns to go, leaning in to kiss his cheek quickly as he gives a small tug. ]

Don't forget to take this off or you'll get egg everywhere. [ A pause. ]

And flour. [ You can thank Allen for that. ]