So here you go, loves. Finally an MDR update.
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The look of disbelief that crossed her face was unimaginable. "You make me out to be some kind of slut!" She hissed from her side of the circular table. The poor girl didn't know whether to be mad or hurt.

Itachi leaned back into his chair, a simple smile on his lips. "You aren't. You never did that type of thing before, correct?" She nodded in agreement. He added with a smirk. "It was just my charm that seduced you." The comment made her roll her eyes at the Uchiha.

"That's not the end of the story though." Leaning forward again, elbows placed on the edge of the vintage table, he gave a smile. "Why don't you tell this half, dear?"

It was late Autumn. The leaves had since browned from their once lively jade color. The scent of winter was just around the corner. Chilly was the air that swept through downtown Tokyo. It had been a good number of weeks since the bathroom incident and Hikari had yet to speak of it.

Then again, she wasn't about to go telling anyone her dirty little secret. Not even Rentaro would know such a thing. It was a one time thing. Over and done with.

Or so the naïve woman thought.

Her cellphone rang out loudly from her desk drawer. An unknown caller. Hesitantly, she picked up, placing the phone to her ear, "Jungyaku speaking."

"You sound so formal over the phone, Hikari," An oddly familiar voice chuckled. Though she couldn't quite put her finger on just who it was.

"Can I help you?" She mumbled, flipping a page in the book she was studying.

"How about coffee with me at six tonight?" He purred. Just by the sound of his voice she could tell he had a jubilant smirk on his lips. That was soon to change.

"No thank you," Hikari murmured, flipping her phone shut in a smooth movement.

But the caller persisted, calling back again.

"Hello?" She answered, her voice a bit more irritated.

"That was quite rude, Hikari," Another chuckle.

"Who are you?" Her dark brows furrowed in curiosity.

"If I tell you, will you go out to coffee with me?"

"Depends."

"Alright than. Uchiha Itachi. I believe we met at the little gather---" He didn't get to finish his sentence. Hikari had already snapped the phone shut once more.

When he tried again, she decided to turn off her cell. If any of her friends needed to reach her, they'd come over. Letting out a sigh of irritation, Hikari pushed herself away from her desk. She needed something to keep her mind off the Casanova, and the bookstore had just the thing.

Snatching up her wallet and stuffing it into her back jeans pocket, she pulled on a white sweater, and ventured out into the Autumn weather.

The busy little bookstore was a few blocks away from campus. Hikari frequented the store for, not only school related books, but also a few romantic infused novels and the latest mangas. The night clerk knew her by name, while the day clerk merely knew her as the girl that came for the manga.

She smiled to herself when she spotted the newest novel to a particular series in which she enjoyed. Picking it up, she let her eyes scan the summary on the back.

Hikari was knocked out of her intrigue when someone bumped into her from behind. Turning, she gave a small smile, "I'm sorry."

"Oh, it's quite alright," Itachi Uchiha smiled back.

Of course Hikari's smile abruptly fell to a frown, "Hello…"

"What are you reading?" He inquired, leaning in a bit closer.

She turned her back towards him, "Nothing you'd be interested in." The slightly irritated girl moved to place the book back on the shelf, but it was snatched from her grasp in an instant.

"Oh. I've heard of this author. It's a smutty book, isn't it?" A smirk of suggestion appeared on his lips.

Hikari's cheeks flushed as she looked away, shrugging her shoulders.

"So how about that coffee?" Itachi inquired, tucking the book back on the shelf.

"I already told you 'no'. Stop being so persistent," Rolling her eyes, Hikari pushed passed him.

The young man followed after her as she left the store, "Why are you being so cold?"

She raised a brow, "Cold? You're kidding me, right? It's not like we're friends, Itachi."

Before he could open his mouth, she added in a thoughtless tone, "I just gave you a blowjob. A one night thing. You're being too clingy. Don't you have woman to swoon?"

"I'm trying to swoon one in particular, and it's just not going my way. Got any tips for me, Hikari?" He gave a conceited smirk.

"Yeah. Just one. Give up," She muttered, turning away from him once more.

"That's just not my style."

"Then you'll be disappointed."

Itachi grabbed a hold of her wrist, forcing her to stop walking. Her cobalt eyes glanced from his hand to his face, "What do you think you're doing?" Her tone was of accusation.

"Asking you out for coffee again," He smirked.

Hikari wretched her wrist from his grip, "Go away, Itachi. I hold no interest in you." With that, Hikari disappeared into the crowd of people.

Itachi let out an irritated sigh. He was going to have to do this the hard way.

Seven pm, and Hikari's phone blared the familiar ringtone designated for her best friend. She leaned over the edge of her bed, fumbling through her bag until her hand found the object she desired. She flipped open her phone with a curious tone to her voice, "Hello?"

"Hey!" Ren's voice was loud and overly excited.

It only served to perk Hikari's interest, "What's up?"

"I need you to meet me by the park. You know, the usual one," Ren spoke quickly.

"Why?" Hikari furrowed her brows in confusion.

"A surprise! Come quickly! Meet me by the swings!" With that Rentaro hung up.

Hikari didn't really wanna get out of bed, but by now she had no choice. Sluggishly, she pulled on her sneakers, grabbed up her bag, and tucked her long hair up into a tan cabby hat.

With an irritated sigh, the girl slipped out of her dorm room and headed towards the elected location.

Hikari's mood fell flat when she realized she had been conned. Her best friend had thrown her to the dogs. Well, a certain dog.

He leaned back against a large sakura tree, a basket placed at his feet. His hands were tucked in his pants pockets as he wore a charming smirk. Or at least any average woman would find it charming. Hikari just wanted to walk away before he could stop her.

But alas, he snatched her by the arm and dragged her towards a swing set.

"What are you up to?" She raised a brow at the 'gentlemen' before her.

"I'm just treating a beautiful woman to a wonderful evening," He smiled as he unpacked the picnic basket. Candles, some fancy food she had never laid eyes on, an elegant tablecloth, and some expensive wine.

She turned her head away from it, "No thanks."

A pout played on his lips, but he said nothing. Instead, Itachi guided her carefully to a swing, giving her a slight shove to sit down.

With a huff, she obeyed. At least she'd amuse this loser for a little while.

He found a seat in the swing next to hers, "It's a nice night out, wouldn't you say?"

Absently, Hikari nodded her head making a noise to accompany it.

"I always enjoy coming out here," He continued with a pressing smile, "It's calming. I only come out when I'm stressed from work or other matters."

"You sound like some old hermit," The uninterested girl muttered.

Itachi forced a laugh, "I suppose I do." Wordlessly, he moved to stand on the swing, swaying his body back and forth. The cool air felt good against his flustered skin.

It was obviously clear that he was going to have a hard time wooing over this woman, despite the events that had transpired only weeks ago. A one time thing. But Itachi didn't want that. He wanted more. The man felt the connection he had when near her. True it was a sexual connection. But there might be something more underneath all that. He just had to know. Had to find out. And it was rare for him to go through so much trouble for just an ordinary woman. As he swung back and forth, the breeze whipping some loose strands of midnight hair into his vision, he wondered to himself. Why was he going so far for a woman whom he had merely had a small tryst with.

It was definitely not because of her 'skills'. No, no. For Itachi had indeed had far better than that. Or at least, that's what he kept telling himself. For now, he saw it as something else that aroused him. Something he couldn't quite place.

And just as he was pondering over what it could be, he felt a shove on his lower back. Caught off guard by the attack, Itachi fell face first off the fast paced swing.

He groaned from the impact, slowly sitting up onto his knees. With the back of his sleeve, Itachi rubbed off the dirt from his face.

"You were off in your own little world," Hikari's voice made him turn around. She had her hands placed insolently on her hips, with her head cocked haughtily to the side. Itachi was slightly stunned that she had the gull to shove him into the dirt. It was then he realized just what attracted him to her. That spunky little attitude of hers. She didn't care who he was. In fact she seemed to treat him like any other. Perhaps a bit more bitterness aimed towards him than the average Joe.

Sure he had met hundreds of woman that had spunk. But everyone knew who he was. Treated him like a prodigy or a playboy. But Hikari was different. She just--- didn't care.

Itachi winced at the thought. That's right, she didn't care at all. The girl before him didn't even want to be here tonight. Didn't want to be anywhere near him. It had been a very long while since Itachi felt that tugging at his heart. A string of pain that he just couldn't face.

Hikari didn't seem pleased that he was spacing out once more. With a huff, she turned around, grabbed up her bag, and headed towards the park's entrance. In an instant, Itachi was to his feet and trailing after her, "Hold up."

"No," She mumbled simply, continuing on her way.

The emotionally exhausted man had had enough of that little attitude, his hand grasped a hold of her forearm, yanking her back towards him. She was surprised as she stumbled with wide eyes. Almost a look of terror on her fair face.

"Please stop being so difficult," His voice came out weak to his own ears.

There was a look in her eyes, a strange one. One he wasn't quite familiar with. Was it--- sympathy?

Her voice had turned soft, quiet. "I can't give you what you need, Itachi."

"Then give me what I want," His lips hovered dangerously close to hers, "If only for tonight."

"Alright," A simple word. A simple kiss. Two different worlds mixing if only for one night.