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◇It Started With A Stick Of Dango◇

( Itachi x reader )

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"Hey! Watch where you're going!"

"Oh, s-sorry!"

I bowed my head and apologized to the man I bumped in. The forty-year-old scowled at me. "Tsk. Kids these days, always doing something reckless." And with that he walked away. As he did I continued running down the streets with puffy red eyes.

I stopped.

I clutched my handkercheif and blew my nose again. Don't blame me, who wouldn't do what I am doing this very moment in public if you just saw your boyfriend make-out with another girl? And if you're going to ask me how I feel then I am telling you,

It hurts.

So bad.

Tadashi-kun and I have been together for more than two years now. And just seeing him kissing another girl, kills me to the core. God, and I thought I was not mature enough for our relationship at hand. What a foolish thing to do! He knows he has a girlfriend, and now he acts like he doesn't?

Ugh.

Men.

I can never understand their feelings. I sighed and suddenly felt liquid drop from the sky on my hand. I looked up above, and saw dark cotton-like clouds drifting in it.

Damn it.. I guess someone up there really hates me today.

And as the rain started to pour, I scanned my surroundings for temporary shelter. At last, I saw Mica's Dango shop and ran towards it.

I went inside and was soon greeted by a waiter that led me to the display counter. I smiled a crooked smile and went there to order. As soon as I reached their counter, there on display, were numerous types of mouth-watering dango. Maybe I could eat some to lessen my depression. I thought and gazed at them.

Soon enough, my eyes landed on a strawberry flavored stick of dango surrounded by others. It was the last one in that batch, and strawberry was my all-time favorite. And so, I called the lady behind the counter who was seemingly occupied talking to a man.

"Yes Ma'am?"

"Oh, I want to buy that last stick of strawberry dango, please." I politely stated and fetched my wallet.

"I am very sorry Ma'am. But that one is already taken. I suggest you please choose from our other flavors instead."

What?! Taken?

But I want strawberry! And as spoiled as I may be, I am not quiting until I get what I want. "Who bought it?" I barked and slammed my hands on the counter.

She gulp and answered, "T-That man with black hair." I looked at the said man she was talking to earlier and huffed. He looks nothing more than an arrogant jerk.

"I'll double the money."

"I-I'm so sorry, b-but--"

"I'll triple it!"

But as I was fuming in rage, the said man walked near us. "What's the matter here? And where is my order?" He asked the woman who snapped her head at him. I secretly studied his features. Dark long hair that was tied in a low ponytail; a well-built chest, as an evidence of gym, I guess; And on the side of his nose, just below his eyes were line marks. Rather disturbing, but all in all, he looks handsome.

He then turned his head towards me when he finished talking to the woman. His coal black eyes bore into my ___(eye color)____ ones. Mischeif sparked into them as I let myself drown in their beauty. "So, Miss, you are the one who wants to buy my order, huh?" He asked. I got pulled back to Earth hearing his deep voice. "O-Oh, yes." I hesitated. Yes, I did want that stick of sweet, sweet dango, but how can I fight for it when I'm stunned by this man who was undeniably handsome. And not to mention, he was a few centimeters taller than me.

He then smiled.

I blushed.

"Wait a minute." He said and turned to the woman who gave her a brown paper bag. He then looked back at me and grabbed my right hand. My inner self was squealing in excitement as he did. And to think that I was broken-hearted a while ago, huh? Well, as far as I'm concern, Tadashi can even eat her alive. There are many other men that could take his place (ahem, like this one). My life couldn't just revolve around him. Who is he, God? I realized all this while running in the rain. I know I have to move on, but I don't think I'm ready to love again.

After grabbing my hand, he placed the paper bag in it. I blinked a few times before syncing in what happened. "W-What? No arguments, no objections or violent reactions of such? You're just giving it away?" I asked in disbelief. He smiled again and said, "Yes. And unlike you, I am not childish enough to make a scandal. You can have it. I'll just buy chocolate."

R-Really?!

"Yes." He answered. "Hey! How did you read my mind??" He sighed. "You said it out loud, Miss...?" He soon reached out his hand. Oh, my name. "___(your full name)___" I said and too, reached out my free hand to shake his. "Itachi Uchiha. It's a pleasure to meet you Miss ___(surnane/last name)__." And after that he pulled my hand closer to his lips and kissed it. I swore, I look like a tomato now.

And then, a thought came in mind. "But what about the payme--" he cut me off. "No worries. For such a pretty girl like you, I will not charge you that stick of strawberry dango."

And so, to my dismay, he released my hand and added, "But surely, in the near future, you'd have to repay me ___(your name)__-chan." He wink and grabbed his order to the counter. He snatched out his credit card and soon left the store. Leaving me blushing like a mad man. Maybe my decision of 'not yet ready to fall in love' was harder to do afterall..

...

One month after, my sister set me on a blind date at a sushi restaurant. Scowling at how stubborn she is to not do this, I forcibly agreed.

And now, here I am. Waiting. I was sitting on a chair and scanning the menu. What's taking him so long? I thought and soon glanced at my silver rolex. 6:58 pm. Our so called "date" was set at seven. And knowing my sister, she would get me date with 'classed' rich man, who knows his morals and can be punctual at least.

And to think that now, my date is going to be late is just a turn off. After a few more minutes it was 7:01. I sighed. I was never the patient one. And soon enough, I decided to give this man a second chance and wait another minute. If so that he didn't showed up, then--

"Sorry I'm late. I was caught off in traffic." A male voice said. I turned my head towards its direction and widen my eyes. "You again!?!" I pointed as I stood up. It was him again, Itachi Uchiha. He smiled and shook his head in amusement. "Oh, it's nice to see you again, _____(your name)____-chan. So you're my date, huh?" He soon chuckled as I blushed. He went to his seat across of me and sat down. I sat down as well and sighed. I guess I have no escape then..

"So, have you ordered anything yet?" He asked and looked at the menu. I shook my head. He smirked and called the waiter. As he was talking to the brown haired man, I couldn't help but notice how handsome he looks in a tuxedo. He looked so prefessional.. he looked like a boss. He-- "How about you?" His voice snapped me back to reality when he asked my order. "Ah.. meal number seven would be fine." I said. The waiter jolt down my order and excused himself from us.

Itachi looked at me. "Hm.. Rima's little sister is prettier than I thought she'd be." He said. I inwardly squealed. I knew he was talking about me since, I am the only sibling of my sister, Rima. Wait, "Thank you. But how did you know my sister?" "I'm a friend of hers." He answered. "Oh. Okay.." So, my sister set me up on a blind date with one of her friends. How convinient. (Note the sarcasm)

I gaze back at Itachi who had a serious face. "What?" I asked, slightly annoyed. "I knew what you've been through. Rima told me the story." I gulped. "Y-You mean..?" "Yes. How you and your boyfriend broke up. I am sorry for his lost." So, she even told him that, huh? "No worries. I know that I have to move on from him sooner or later, so--"

"No."

"What?" What is he talking about?

"I don't want you to move on like this, ___(your name)___-chan. Somehow, we both know that your sister was the one who set this up and we are just forced to attend it. So technically, this is not considered as a real date. I want us to do this with our own free will. And so, I suggest we just eat together tonight and set up our own, real date later on." I blinked a few times. Is he really willing to have a date with me? Oh my! I think my heart just skipped a beat. "It's fine by me Itachi-san. But why are you willing to do so? We hardly know each other yet." I said.

"Exactly. Because I want to know you better. The moment you complained about that stick of dango, I knew you were different."

Oh God. I would never find a man like him again..

I silently muttered on how a gentleman he was. Our foods were soon served to us as we ate in a comfortable silence. Itachi, glancing at my direction every while or so.

And I was blushing..

...

After six months, Itachi is now my boyfriend. Yes, you heard me right, boyfriend. After our little dinner that night, he invited me in numerous dates. Soon enough, he told me he liked me and courted me.

And now here I am, waiting at our favorite dango shop across town. The same dango shop where we first met. Memories came flashing back to me and I couldn't help but smile. I'm happy with Ita-kun. And I couldn't wish for anything more. Suddenly,

Riiinngg... Riinngg... Rii--

"Hello, Itachi?" I greeted the man I love on the other line. "__(your name)__-chan, I'm sorry but our company has some business issues this moment. Would you kindly wait for me, love? This would only take a few minutes." He said. "Sure Ita-kun. It's okay by me. Say hi to Uncle Fugaku for me, okay--"

"I love you." I giggled and answered, "I love you more."

"I gotta go now, bye." And then he hung up. I sighed. This is what it feels like to be the girlfriend of a rich business man. Stressful yes, but all in all you have to be understanding. Just then, a waiter went next to me and placed a plate of strawberry dango at my table. "Wait, but I didn't order this." I said in confusion. He only smiled and replied, "I know Ma'am. But this one is special." After that, he left. I averted my eyes to the dango and saw writing on the plate.

Being the curious one I am, I shifted the food on the other side to read what was written. I widen my eyes at what I read..

Will you marry me?

"So, what do you think?" Itachi's voice came as he sat in front of me and ate a piece of sweet. He planned this, huh? "I-Itachi, why are--"

"__(your name)__-chan, look, I know this is too sudden and all, but what I am sure of is, that I love you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I know we sometimes have our misunderstandings and this isn't a perfect relationship, but you are the only girl I have met that sparked the word 'unique' in my eyes. You are different from the others, and being with you for eternity wouldn't bring me any other emotion than pure happiness. So.. will you marry me?" He finished and walked in front of me and knelt down.

I was crying tears of joy right now. The man I love and met at the dango shop, was now offering his heart to me. "Yes, Itachi. Yes!" I said and hugged him. Finally, a man who can be loyal to me..

Itachi..

"Ah, sir?" A waiter suddenly ruined the moment. I glared daggers as Itachi turned to him."What is it, Kimo?" "I'm sorry to interrupt, but the ingredients for the dango tower cake order is in lack." Itachi sighed. Okay, what's going on here? "Get the money from my secretary and make sure that it'll be finished by the afternoon." The waiter nodded. "Yes sir."

Wait! Then does that mean that...

"YOU ARE THE OWNER OF THIS DANGO SHOP?!"

...

And there you have it folks. This is how our story came to be. I know I made the right decision.. Because this is now my happily ever after. And it all started..

With a stick of dango.

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The End.