S2 90. Cradle Snatcher!

 - Ooh yeah, Jesse sighs contently as Venla sets the dinner. – I could really do with a GF who knows how to cook.

– Or you could learn to cook yourself? Venla suggests.
– I’m turning fat with all delicacies you stuff me with. Ilari looks lovingly after Venla and starts to eat.
Venla bursts out laughing.
– Fat? You?
The amount of food Ilari ate was surprising to her first but there wasn’t even a hint of fat in him. He certainly had high metabolism.
– I already had to add new holes into my belt? He defended himself.

– Says the guy who used to have nightmares that food was out? Jesse shakes his head.
– When was that? Venla’s eyes widen.
– During the mandatory military service, Jesse tries to memorize.
– I didn’t remember that! Ilari chuckles.
– Yeah. I remember you jumping up in a tent in middle of night yelling "There’s no more food!"
They all crack up.
– In ending war?
– I think so? Jesse digs his memory.
– I was hungry?
– With 5 meals per day? Jesse shakes his head.

– Were you two in the army together? Venla gets curious.
– Yeah, we befriended there.
– About 15 years ago, Jesse counts back.
– Huh, little lifetime ago? Ilari touches his neck.
– That’s a long time, Venla wonders. – 15 years ago… I was 12 then.
– Dude, you are a cradle snatcher! Jesse cackles and gives Ilari a friendly push.

Jesse smiles looking at Ilari and Venla. After they all went to sauna and they ended up staring some old action movie. Venla was snuggled comfortably into Ilari’s side and absentmindedly run her fingers on his abs.
– Aren’t you two cute lovebirds, Jesse chuckles. Venla smiles at the words and Ilari grins triumphantly.
– Zero complaints, Ilari states.

– I wish I could have something like that, Jesse sighs. - Hey Venla, you wouldn’t have any single friends at any chance?
– They are all lesbian.
– Dang. Just my luck.
- Looking for a rebound? Ilari raises a brow.
– I’m tired of these one night stands, Jesse says. – I would be so ready to have a steady thing. You know, something you two have. He frowns and thinks. – You are like best friends with benefits. I envy how you share things in life, interests and all.

– Mm, Ilari is my best friend, Venla smiles.
– Am I? Fond smile spreads into his lips and he hugs Venla more tightly.
– Yeah, that’s excatly what I mean, Jesse notes. – Soon you’ll be having kids running around the house and all that.
Venla’s smile fades.
– Uh…
- Nothing against that, Ilari laughs and misses Venla’s changed expression.
– Yeah. I wouldn’t mind either, Jesse stretches his hands and yawns. – But meanwhile I’m happy for you two.