Chapter 25

Nana had a hard time calming down the hysterical Iemitsu after the entire mate revelation but everything went back to normal when Nana told him she still loved him. Aria had laughed at them. Nana then suggested going out with Iemitsu on a date. Aria had dreamily said she had never gone on one. Nana suggested bringing her out with a man she knows who loved Aria. Aria agreed.

Meanwhile, Gamma nearly dropped the phone when he received the call from Nana. "Wh-what?! You're not serious! She is my boss…"

A pause on Gamma's side.

"If you say so…" Gamma sighed before hanging up the phone. "What am I going to do? It's over…"

The Next Day…

Sitting in a café, Nana had Iemitsu by her side, Aria opposite her and Gamma beside Aria. Aria giggled and Gamma flushed pink. Iemitsu whistled happily and sipped his tea. According to Nana the café was recommended by the girls who visit their house often. Bianchi had wanted to bring Reborn along on a date here but Reborn had been too busy.

Aria and Gamma looked at each other through shy glances and turn away whenever their eyes met. On the other hand, Nana was more than happy to be able to come clean with everything to her husband. Iemitsu did not really want to burden his wife with the news of his job with the mafia but reluctantly told her everything in bits and pieces, leaving out the details.

Aria and Gamma did their best to help fill in the voids and Nana accepted all of it surprisingly well. Iemitsu and Nana noticed how stiff the couple was and decided to grant them some privacy. They left the café with excuses on having to check up on their son.

Gamma was left alone with Aria. Sensing the awkwardness and stifling pressure, Gamma suggested going for a ride. Aria agreed.

When they drove by the outskirts of Namimori, Gamma decided to break the silence. "Boss, I'm really sorry about this. The Ninth's mate threatened me using her husband's name."

Aria felt a little hurt. "It's ok."

Gamma then lapsed back in silence and observed Aria's reaction through the side mirror. "Boss, what kind of men do you like?"

Aria thought for a while before replying "The kind who would love me even after my death and carry out all my selfish whims without protest."

Gamma's expression became tense and Aria knew what he was thinking. She added "The kind of man I like will always be by me and sometimes is a little dumb to notice things until I spell it out for him."

Gamma began to think deeper. "Is there an alternative meaning to this?" he thought, full of hope.

Gamma cleared his throat. "So does the kind of man you like happen to be good at billiard?"

Aria paused for a while. "Yes."

Gamma's heart leapt. 'Um… Does he have blond hair?"

Aria nodded. "Yes."

By now Gamma's hands were shaking slightly. He focused on gripping the steering wheel while trying to calm his heart.

"Why don't you try guessing his name?"

Gamma tried to remain cool. "Is it Robert?"

"No."

"Kent?"

"No?"

"Fester!"

Aria sighed a little disappointed. "No… guess a little closer like near me now."

Gamma gulped. "G-gamma?"

Aria giggled. "Why sound so unsure? Of course! Why else would I agree to go on a date with you?"

Gamma nearly lost control of the vehicle and opted to pull over by the side of the road. Aria watched the man try to come to terms with himself.

"Really?" the blonde man asked. Aria nodded. He searched her eyes for any signs of lie and found none.

To convince him, Aria leaned in a kissed him. Gamma nearly stopped breathing. It was a dream finally coming true. Aria smiled at him and he kissed her back.

Xxx Destiny Aitsuji xxX

Nana and Iemitsu walked back home. Nana was fretting over Aria and Gamma. "Dear, will they work out?"

Iemitsu laughed. "Of course! How can my sweet Nana go wrong?" Nana smiled at him. He smiled back at her.

They stared into each other's eyes all the way back home. The moment they opened the door a bazooka was thrown at them and pink smoke filled the room. When cleared, a younger Nana with long hair in high school uniform and younger Iemitsu in casual clothes appeared.

Nana was frightened and Iemitsu looked confused.

Tsuna came down and could not believe his eyes. "Mom? Dad?" Both of them turned to look at him. Tsuna fainted on the spot while Nana and Iemitsu tried to revive him to no avail until Reborn appeared with a Leon transformed hammer.

"Ciaossu. I am Reborn. You have been hit by the stupid cow's bazooka that malfunctioned and are in the future. Have you two met yet?"

Nana and Iemitsu looked at each other and blushed while shaking their heads. Reborn smirked beneath his fedora. "It will only last for a short while. You might want to exchange names and address." Nana and Iemitsu did so just in time before their present selves returned.

"That was strange dear. I suddenly remembered how we met the first time. No wonder I thought Reborn-kun looked familiar when he showed up."

Iemitsu rubbed the back of his head and nodded in agreement. "I remember now why I fell in love with you Nana. You are really an awesome woman!" He then swooped down for a kiss.

Reborn made a remark that made Iemitsu whine. "Too bad she is wasted on you, Iemitsu." Tsuna woke up groggily unaware of what just preceded while he was unconscious.

"What happened, Reborn?"

"Who knows?" the arcobaleno replied cheekily.

To be continued…

Author's Note: Don't ask me how I thought of it, I didn't. Anyway how is this? Review please Next couple pairing is a double date of sorts. I know it's rather short but nevertheless I hope you enjoyed it.

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