Me: Okay, so finally my writer's block has gone away! I'm so happy! So to celebrate I have updated the newest chapter for Yumeiro Chara Doki Doki and This!
Ichigo: And this story is around 1000 words!
Me: I'd like to thank everyone for sticking with me while I had my writer's block! Your patience is gratly appreciated. Now I would like to present a fluffy Kashigo one-shot!
Ichigo: Mikashi doesn't own Yumeiro Patissiere!
Stuttering
Katou Rumi stared at the dress her friend, Amano Ichigo was holding up. "A yellow dress Ichigo-chan?" She asked, laughing nervously.
"What?" Ichigo asked, "It's pretty!"
"It is!" Rumi agreed. The yellow dress was simple enough; it was the kind of the dress that complemented Ichigo's body type but the only thing off was the colour. "But... Yellow isn't really your colour Ichigo-chan."
She pouted her lip, "But the dress is so pretty!"
"I think Kashino would rather see you in something pink," Rumi smirked.
Ichigo blushed pink, "This is my first date with Kashino," She said putting the dress up, hoping to cover her hot cheeks, "I want to look perfect."
"Exactly why you shouldn't go for the yellow dress," Rumi nodded.
Ichigo pouted, "But I want it!"
Rumi sighed; she looked around the boutique, "Oh! What about that?"
XxXxX
Later, Ichigo and Rumi sat in their room. "Ow! Rumi-chan!" Ichigo was whimpering.
"Hush Ichigo-chan!" Rumi wailed exasperated, "I'm almost done!" Rumi was attempting to curl Ichigo's hair into loose curls; Ichigo continued complaining that Rumi was pulling her hair. "OW!" Ichigo yelled.
"I'm done!" Rumi frantically pulled the curler out of her Ichigo's hair. She gave Ichigo the hand mirror, "So what do you think?"
"Oh my gosh! Rumi-chan! It's so pretty!"
Rumi smiled, "See! I told you it would look good."
"Thank you Rumi-chan!" Ichigo stood up and twirled in front of Rumi.
The orange haired girl laughed, "Kashino's going to be blown away."
XxXxX
Kashino checked his watch again, Ichigo would be there soon. He stood up from the bench outside the girls' dorm and paced back and forth. He rubbed at his hands that wouldn't stop sweating, he took deep breathes. He was really nervous.
"Kashino?" Kashino felt like he jumped three feet in the air.
He turned around, "A-Amano?" His eyes widened in shock.
Ichigo was wearing a short light pink dress. It went down to her knees. It had a wide skirt, making her legs seem smaller. The dress was held up by spaghetti straps, a cute pink bow was around her waist line, right under her chest. Her hair hung loosely in beautiful princess-like curls. She absentmindedly played with one of the curls. "So... How do I look?"
"You look... Wow..." Kashino stammered, feeling his cheeks flame, "I mean your dress... Wow." He swallowed.
She smiled as dense as ever, "Is 'wow' the only adjective you know?"
His blush deepened, Kashino looked away quickly so she wouldn't see. "So, I was going to take you out for dinner at the restaurant down the street, is that okay with you?"
"Oh! You mean the one at the plaza beside the school?"
"Y-yeah..." He stuttered.
"Are you alright Kashino?" She asked, "You seem... Flustered."
He looked up, hoping the blush was gone, "I'm fine." He cautiously slipped his hand into hers, "Shall we go?" He breathed a sigh of relief when she didn't try to get out of him holding her hand.
"Alright," She smiled sweetly, "Let's go!"
The two walked hand in hand down the street, gaining the eyes of many people. "Oh! Look at that cute couple holding hands!"
"They're adorable!" Kashino bit his lip; so many people were watching them.
When they reached the door, Kashino opened the door and let Ichigo walk in. They sat at a table and began flipping through the menu. "What would you like to eat Amano?" He asked his muscles tense.
"Relax Kashino," Thinking he was nervous because she would eat too much for him to pay for, "I won't order a lot."
He felt like smacking his forehead for her denseness, "... Thanks, so, is there anything you really want?"
Ichigo looked down at the menu, "I want to try those snow crab legs."
"Snow crab..." He looked at the menu, "Hmm, sure, I think I might have the same thing."
Kashino flagged down a waiter, "May I take your order?" She asked, smiling politely.
"We'll both have the snow crab legs," Kashino replied.
"Drinks?" The waiter asked.
"I'll have water," Kashino nodded, "how about you Amano?"
"Water's fine with me," She smiled. He blinked, she was being awfully cooperative.
"Alright," The waiter bowed, "I'll be back with your orders."
She arrived later with their food. Ichigo, being Ichigo began eating right away. Kashino took a tentative sip of his water, "How is it Amano?"
She stopped eating to answer his question, "It's good!" She smiled, "Please, for tonight call me Ichigo, we are on a date."
Kashino could feel himself blushing again, "I-Ichigo."
She smiled, "I can call you by your first name right?"
Dazed for a moment Kashino nodded, "Y-yes."
Her eyes widened in delight, "Alright, Makoto."
Just hearing her say his name made his heart race. Kashino took the first bite of his food, "This is good!" He exclaimed.
"I told you." Ichigo laughed happily.
XxXxX
The two came out of the restaurant, "That was fun!" Ichigo smiled. Kashino quietly slipped his hand back into Ichigo's.
"It was, wasn't it?"
She stared at the sky that was a dark blue, stars began coming through. "Isn't the sky beautiful Makoto?" She asked.
At first Kashino didn't realize Ichigo was talking to him, "Oh! Um... Yes, I-Ichigo."
She frowned, "Why do you always stutter when you say my name?"
He bit his lip, "Well I..."
Ichigo's face fell, "You don't like me that way... Do you? That's why it doesn't feel right to say my first name."
Kashino's eyes widened, his tongue felt like it was tied into knots. Ichigo looked down, her hair covering her eyes. "Is that it, Makoto?"
He thought he saw a tear fall to the ground. He inhaled deeply and used his finger to tilt her chin up. "Listen to me."
Ichigo looked straight into his caramel coloured eyes, "Makoto..."
He looked at her and shook his head, "You're right, I don't like you."
Ichigo thought she could die right there, her heart felt stabbed. He doesn't... He doesn't...
Kashino leaned in so close his lips almost touched hers, "I don't like you, because I love you."
"Love..." Ichigo eyes welled up in happy tears.
Kashino kissed her lovingly. She happily kissed him back. His lips felt just right against hers, warm, gentle and soft. She closed her eyes and felt the whole world melt away; it was just her, and Kashino. He finally broke apart and whispered tenderly into her ear, "I love you Ichigo."
And for once, he didn't stutter.
Me: Thanks for reading!
Kashino: Finally Mikashi, you've gotten over your laziness and updated a decent chapter.
Me: -.-" I am not lazy! AND if you say so... KASHINO ADMITS THIS IS A DECENT CHAPTER! VICTORY!
Kashino: ... It's not that big of a deal.
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