This is my first attempt at a Sorina fanfic. Critiques are welcome!

Chapter 1: An Invitation

Nakiri Senzaemon, head of the Nakiri household and headmaster of Totsuki Culinary Academy, relieves himself of the confines of his office; as the school was now going into a holiday break, with intentions to enjoy the afternoon weather. Upon his stroll toward the school gardens, he sees a rather interesting situation relating his beloved granddaughter and a certain redhead that piques his interest.

The previously cold, prideful, and harsh Nakiri Erina is currently engaged in conversation with Yukihira Soma, a spontaneous transfer student that practically made an enemy of the whole school during his inauguration. Of course he's seen the way they've interacted over the years; however, this time was slightly different. Instead of their usual banter usually ending with Erina making some sort of statement to display her superiority, she would often release a slight giggle in response to Soma's antics. His presence was made well known to the two as multiple students as well as staff stopped whatever they were doing to bow in respect to the over-muscular elder.

As he meets the two his granddaughter met his gaze and bowed ever so slightly. "Good afternoon Oji-san, I pray that you are well?" spoke Erina with the utmost respect. "I am well Erina. And you?" spoke the bearded man with less of a thundering voice with a more loving tone. "Of cour-" Erina was about to say as she was cut off by her redheaded companion.

"Yo! Gramps how've you been I haven't seen you in ages!". Erina slapped him in the back of the head and forced it into a somewhat respectful bow. "WATCH YOUR MOUTH YOU COMMON 3RD RATE CHEF WANNABE" she yelled. Senzaemon now watching the scene chuckles at the boy's antics. "Now now it's quite alright Erina." turning his attention now towards soma "I am fine Soma thank y-" an idea now sprang to life in his mind. "Soma-kun, do you have plans over the holiday?" Asked Senzemon. "Nope not really, i'm just going to air out Yukihira's but other than that nothing" said Soma now released from the blonde's grip. "Interesting" said the muscular man with a smirk and a strange glint in his eyes earning him some confusion from his granddaughter. Quickly composing himself he says "Nevermind that now. The both of you have a good day now." As soon as he finished speaking he left.

"Damn Nakiri your grampa's a badass" said Soma rubbing his head from the slap from earlier. Erina responds with a huff and turns away as if saying "obviously you idiot" and sighs as she was tired after a day of school. At this moment, Chappelle sensei walked towards the pair, grabbing their attention

"Nakiri Erina, Yukihira Soma, you are wanted by the headmaster" the blonde man spoke. Both Erina and Soma exchanged glances of confusion, then bowed and thanked Chappelle sensei as they made their way to the main office.

"Maybe he forgot something?" Soma asks, casually walking and occasionally looking at erina. "If that were the case then i don't see the point of having you come too." Erina spoke as she tried to figure out what her grandfather needed. They arrived at the office and Soma knowed on the door. "Gramps! We're here!" he yelled earning a pinch to the side from Erina. "Come in you two." spoke a thundering, yet welcoming voice. Soma opened the door only to meet the back of the man who called them. "Is there business that you need to speak to me with Oji-san?" asked Erina "If so, I can leave yukihira-kun outside". Although asking first, she was already attempting to force him out on her own.

Senzaemon merely chuckled at this. "No No its nothing of that sort, actually i needed to speak to Soma." Hearing this, Soma's sweat drops as he recalls encouraging (forcing) a freshmen to try his latest squid concoction. "Erina, do you recall the land that we own in the woods by the river?"

After thinking abit, her eyes widen slightly as it brought back pleasant memories. "I believe so, we used to stay in a cabin there during the summers."

"Yes, we haven't gone to there in a while and i want to check up on it. However due to my work I have not the time. Erina take a friend and stay there for a few days; this is a good chance to relax." Erina felt the adrenaline rush to her head as she was so excited, then realization dawned on her. "With all due respect I'd love to but i gave hisako the holiday off to visit family."

"I realize that and that brings me onto my next question" the bearded man turned to Soma who's now sitting on a couch. "Soma-kun will you accompany my granddaughter?" 'WHAAAA?" Erina screamed blushing red as a tomato. After short consideration, soma spoke "I wouldn't mind going along. Oyaji told me a story of him staying in the woods for a couple nights and said it was the best learning experience he'd ever had."

"Then it is decided" Senzaemon spoke as he stood up "I will see you two tomorrow morning." with that the were left alone in his office. Erina, now composed but with a healthy blush, did her signature hair flip and spoke "Consider yourself lucky, you were personally invited by the headmaster" although trying to sound superior, her blushing face made her look like an adorable puppy barking at a horse. Soma walked over to Erina and patten her head "Aha I guess i am pretty lucky" Erina slapped his hand away and looked down with a healthy blush. With that Soma pocket his hands and walked out "I guess I'll see you tomorrow Nakiri :3" leaving blushing princess all alone in the office.