I offered each one of them a sandwich and poured drinks for them, since some of them were still exhausted from the ride. It's not a big deal for me to do those things for them and I'm used to taking care of others, not the other way around.
"I never *munch* ever 'hou'h' of pu'in' chic'en *munch* in a brea'. So yummy~" 4th Prince Henri's eyes looked like it's glowing and he was talking while there's food in his mouth.
"What did you say?" Some of the princes asked him.
"He said 'I never ever thought of putting chicken in a bread'." 2nd Prince Egon suddenly answered in a serious tone and all eyes were on him, then to Prince Henri who nodded.
"He eats like that at home while talking. That's how I started to understand what he's saying."
"Pffffffft!!"
"HAHAHAHAHA" The princes burst out laughing one after another because of 2nd Prince Egon's lackness of emotion even if it looked like he knows his brother really well. Also, they just didn't expect him to be the one to understand Prince Henri's distorted speech.
I was about to lose it because it was hilarious when he mimicked what Prince Henri said, using a serious tone and also, caused his poker face to become much funnier. Then, just when I was about to suppress my laughter, he looked at me with that face of his.
"Ppppffft-- sorry-- HAHAHAHAAHAH" I cracked up and that caused the princes to start laughing again.
...
After they've finished eating their sandwiches, they were about to eat another sandwich when I stopped them.
"Try these roasted chickens first, you don't want to be full when you eat these." As I said that, I brought out and unwrap the covers of the chicken. Then, using my hand, I grabbed a leg part, which is my favorite, that made all of them looked at me. I already washed my hands earlier because I'm prepared to get my hands dirty with this delicious chickens.
"Uhhmm, Princess? Do you need a fork and a knife?" Prince Romeo was the one who asked me.
"No. Don't you know that this is the way you should eat a chicken, to truly enjoy it? We're not even in the palace nor have a table, right now; we're just sitting in a blanket laid on the grass. Of course, I'm not forcing you to do the same, there's utensils inside the basket for you to use but feel free to try it, also." I smiled at them and munched on my chicken, without a care in the world; it's just me and these roasted chickens who's about to go straight into my tummy.
2nd Prince Egon grabbed a chicken without any hesitation and seeing Princess Laurana eating with satisfaction, 4th Prince Henri also grabbed a chicken leg, bit it then chomped on it. Prince Theo followed after, then Prince Jung and Prince Jihan. Only Prince Romeo held the chicken with a fork, but sometimes used his hands to peel the chicken.
Now, before talking, Prince Henri finished eating first, then wiped his mouth and hands with a cloth napkin. "Compared to using utensils, that was a lot easier to entirely consume the chicken. Do we have more chicken or other foods~?"
"I thought you'd never ask, I think you'll like this even better than the roasted chickens." I brought it out and showed it to them.
"Wooow, that smells so good! Are those roasted chickens, too? What flavors are those?"
"These are spicy and the other one are savory. Try it!" I grabbed a savory one, since I don't have a high tolerance on spicy foods; chicken wings this time.
...
Recognizing themselves as a person who has a high tolerance on spicy foods, almost all of the princes took the classic buffalo chicken except for 4th Prince Henri who wants to try the savory one first and Prince Romeo who doesn't like spicy foods. What they didn't know was that this level of spiciness was different from the mild spiciness they're used to.
"For those who grabbed a spicy one, lets have a food competition on who's the fastest to finish it and not produced a reaction!!" So, the competition started, good luck to them. While we were enjoying munching on the savory chickens, I saw 4th Prince Henri's expression full of happiness. Then, he suddenly dissolved into laughter looking at something and Prince Romeo was also laughing hard. I followed their line of sight and started laughing uncontrollably.
"You guys-- WAHAHAHAHAHA your faces-- hahaha are turning red!!" The princes were all trying to suppress their reaction and was starting to have beads of sweat on their foreheads.
"WAHAHAHA just let it all out-- hahahaha" Prince Henri shouted at them while laughing hysterically.
"Waaaah hot hot hot!!!!!!" Prince Jung was the first to give in, jumping and shouting at the same time then drinking lots of water.
"Ahh, I can't take it anymore, it's so spicy!" Prince Leo joined Prince Jung who just keeps on drinking and drinking.
"The spiciness ain't disappearing!!!"
"Here, drink some milk, it will help!" I took out the bottled milks from the baskets and gave it to them. Only after I saw Prince Jung almost close to crying, did I remember I also packed some bottled milk. Both of them took a bottle and drank it straight.
"Aaahh that worked!"
"Hmm!"
Then, the rest of us looked back at the three princes who were still competing and now, sweating; with no intention of losing.
"Guys, that's enough! I announce the three of you as winners!!" I shouted at them since I know they won't surrender easily. The three of them-- 2nd Prince Egon, Prince Theo and Prince Jihan walked calmly towards me and drank the milk straight away.
*Huff* But they can't help exhaling heavily, after. They all wiped their sweats with the towels I gave to them after they drank milk. Then, they joined us in eating the savory chickens known as honey bbq chicken back on Earth.
...
"These flavored chickens are the best, they're amazing!!"
"Henri's right, even the spicy one was great and has a tangy flavor. Now that we're on the topic where did your cooks in the palace learned those recipes?" That was Prince Jung asking me.
Their expressions really made me glad because someone genuinely appreciated and liked what I prepared.
"I-- well--"
"All of this was planned by the princess, the food was also her idea. She prepared all the foods and was assisted by the palace kitchen."
"How--"
"The uncles from the kitchen. I'm the first one to arrive here, remember? I asked them and they told me."
"You did all of this for us, Laurana? You didn't have to.." Filled with awe, Prince Theo said that to me.
"I wanted to. And I wanted to spend some time like this with all of you. From now on, I consider all of you as my friends and I hope you all will, also." A sincere smile could be seen at my face while I said that.
"Thank you, Princess Laurana! Especially for the tasty and yummy foods you prepared for us~" 4th Prince Henri said that while smiling broadly at me.
"You are welcome, Prince Henri!"
"Friends?" I stretched my right hand forward, palm facing downwards while they looked at me, cluelessly.
"Here, like this." I grabbed Prince Theo's hand with my left hand and put it on top of my hand.
"Friends?" Understanding my intention, Prince Jung on my left put his hand on top of Prince Theo's, followed by 4th Prince Henri. All of the princes put their hands and we're just waiting for Prince Jihan and 2nd Prince Egon. Prince Jihan who was still behind me stretched his left hand over my left shoulder so it's kind of like he was hugging me from behind with my head leaning on his chest. Then, Prince Leo and Prince Romeo reached for 2nd Prince Egon and put his hand on top.
With my left hand, I touched Prince Egon's hand. My heart was beating fast because of these three princes-- Prince Theo's holding my hand, Prince Jihan's hug-like and his chest, and with me touching Prince Egon's hand. But, I didn't let it show, how affected I am of them. So, using my hands, I lifted all of our hands up then down, very quickly.
"Like this, then we'll shout 'Friends!'. Got it? Lets try it again!"
"Friends?" I stretched my right hand forward, again; followed by Prince Theo, then Prince Egon who retrieved his hand again, instead put his hand below my hand. Next was Prince Jihan who put his left hand over my left shoulder again and leaned forward with his chest on the back of my head. Until all of us lifted our hands all together and shouted.
"Friends!" All of us exchanged glances then collapsed into laughter.
"Now, shall we call each other in just our names, like friends do?" Then, I looked at the least optimistic person of them all.
"Egon? What do you say?" While I was looking at him, I tilted my head to the left and smiled at him expectantly.
"Do whatever you want, Laurana." He answered with his manly voice.