Melody nodded, smiling. "My other always loved those old stoves, so we had one even before the Pulse. Though now of course wood is easier to come by, but not as easily controlled as coals are." She really didn't like the bunker, but that was only because she didn't like the thought of living underground. What she liked was that it kept Vesper and her family safe. She just rather stayed in her parents' house.
"I will need more sugar eventually too. And maple syrup has a really nice quality to it. Not too sweet and even a little savory. It makes for really good cupcakes!" she chuckled. "The more the merrier, right? And the more we can gather!" Her eyes widened when her friend handed her the gloves and she gasped audibly. "Oh Ava, they're perfect!" she exclaimed softly, holding the gloves close to her chest. She held out the basket in return, the cupcakes still neatly arranged, the drawing rolled up and on the side so it wouldn't get smudged. "This is for you. The rolled up thingie is just for you. I thought to brighten up the bunker a bit.
By now it felt like her blush was glowing a bright red and she nodded. "Yes, with butterflies and all of that...I didn't even think that he could like me back..."