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Some time after the fight, a month or so,... Maybe more
The first time tobirama honestly acknowledged to himself that he has feelings for Hyouri his throat constricts and the first thing that shoot threw his mind was the question : does she likes me too ?
He didn't know how to approach her tobirama had never been in such a situation before , he was a warrior not a lover , a warrior who didn't have time for romance , but this will be his exception , he thought about it yesterday and he can't stop it from happening, whether he likes it or not he was in love with the Uchiha girl ,and he can't ignore it anymore , because everytime she smiles at him he feels the need to kiss her, to tell all of konoha that she was his and nobody has the right to look at her anymore.
That's why he decided to give in to his heart for once and tell her about his desire to be with her.
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Hyouri cleared her throat before saying " When you invited me for a quick lunch this isn't exactly what I had in mind "
she looked around the beautiful restaurant
" you're going to inhale the food quickly anyway so what's the difference "
The Uchiha glared at him sharply
" how dare you ! , it's true that I'm not one of the lady like girls you know, but I don't eat like a pig "
" I don't mind "
he murmured.
"what ?" she was still glaring at him.
"even if you eat like a pig I won't mind. " he explained.
(was he trying to be nice ? well not working Mr arrogant , who on earth talk to a girl like that , no wonder you don't have a girlfriend, or a fan club like Madara Sama : she thought )
" so why did you invite me, is there an occasion?"
Tobirama shook his head
"No, I was just bored at the office and I wanted to have a non working lunch "
He replied casually.
"oh" Hyouri took his words at face value
" well then I guess I can spar you a bit of my time , you know im a busy kinoichi, being Madara _Sama assistante and all "
Tobirama snorted , he started to regret inviting her , why does she have to be annoying ?, so adorably annoying , he added in his mind.
" Gee thanks ma'm , I'm really thankful that you spar me some of your precious time "
his ton was sarcastic , but she wasn't even offended.
she settled more comfortable in her seat . Hyouri found it odd that Tobirama would ask for her company and on top of it he emptied the place , it was only the two of them.
" so why did you emptied the place ? and I can't believe you closed the restaurant for the entire day when we are going to be here for an hour at most "
" I hate to eat around strangers and you can stay here for the rest of the day if that makes you feel bad. "
Further conversion was interrupted when the food was served . her mouth immediately watered and she waisted no time digging in , at the third bite she noticed Tobirama's gaze on her
" what ?" she asked raising both of her eyebrows
He wasn't here to watch her eat , he invited her for a purpose and that is to ask her to marry him.
"Is something on my face Tobirama ?"
" has anyone ever told you that your eyes are so blue ?" he said the first thing that came to his mind.
" no , not that I remember "
"well they are " Tobirama tilted his head , he wanted to tell her how beautiful they were, how he loved looking at them, but the words won't leave his mouth. (Oh come on Tobirama)
" So what's wrong with that ?" she defended.
" I didn't say anything was wrong with it " he shrugged.
" then how was I supposed to take it , you always intend to insult me , my clan ,my height ,the way I eat, and now my eyes "
He snorted ( uchiha's, always ready for a fight, even when you'r nice to them) " I wasn't insulting you hioury , your eyes are beautiful, that's what I meant "
there he said it , now to the part were he confess his attraction to her and ask for her permission to court her , easy right?
" w... What !" her eyes fixed on him.
" you heard me "
" oh umm" a light blush spared on her cheeks and she ducked her head to hide Behind her bangs " thank you I guess "
she released the breath she didn't know she was holding.
They ate in silence for few seconds then Tobirama spoke breaking the awkward silence.
" Hyouri I'v actually invited here for a reason " he decided to say it, right now, right here, for he wouldn't have the courage to do it again.
"And that would be?"
Tobirama took a deep breath, his brother said that it's not hard, all he has to do is to tell her about his feelings, then wait for her answer, but he didn't know what to say, all the words escaped him, he was no poète, no lover, he was not that kind of romantic guys.
" Tobirama?" she muttered " are you going to speak today?"
Her voice brought him out of his thoughts.
"I like you." blubberd .
"Hin ? Sorry I don't get it "
"I like you hyouri,. Very much...and If you reciprocate my feelings , would you please give me the honor of courting you properly"
There it is, he said it, and it feels a lot better to take it out.
Hyouri's face turned a dark shade of red as she blubbered "I...i...i'm not sure ".
Tobirama's face darkened, was she refusing him?
"No No , don't misunderstand me" Hyouri said when she noticed his disappointment.
" I didn't mean it like that, I mean... It's not that I don't like you or anything, it's just that. ... I don't really know what to say "
Tobirama looked confused " So you do like me ?"
She nodded " Very much"
Of course she does, the thing is, she had never imagined him having feelings for her.
The Senju gave her one of his rare smiles, the ones she see when he's really really happy
"you don't have to give me an answer to my offer right now, I'm willing to wait, as long as it suits you. "
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He knew that she was trying to avoid him . since the day he told her about his feelings, but it's okay, he decided to give her space, he didn't wanna presse her.
However all of her distance policy changed when he was bedridden with the flu and the brats dragged hyouri to his house to take care of him, it was Naruto's idea, the brat has been playing matchmaker for a while now, Sasuke helped too, he didn't mind the kids around him anymore, their perverted remarks and annoying behavior has become his everyday routine.
"even strong and legendary warriors like you , should stay in bed when they are sick " She said when the doctor walked out.
Tobirama certainly didn't feel strong or legendary at the moment , rather he feels annoyed
" leave me alone , im fine and I have work to do"
Hyouri put her hand on his forehead gently ,Tobirama winded his eyes a bit , the gesture taking him back , there was a slight lull as the two of them appeared as if they were searching each other eyes
he stood perfectly still not sure why he was unable to move untill she spoke.
" there's no way I'm letting you out like this mr , you need to rest and that's final "
( was she ordering me ?who does she think she is , nobody orders me around )
" try to stop me, I have work to do "he said while walking around her , as soon as he looked away from her he felt a hard grip on his shoulder , one that made him feel a jolt of pain and it has nothing to do with him being sick , he sighted and turned his head to the side
"Hyouri you're not trying to force me are you? , I may be sick but I'm still able to take you down anytime "
She sighed.
" Still you can't go to work , i'v already sent Sasuke and Naruto kun to tell your brother that you are too sick to work, that means you're not welcome in the office until the doctor say so , now be a good boy and stay in bed "
now he wanted to break her neck, good boy? What was he 7?
" im capable of working " he insisted at the top of his voice.
Hyouri ignored him and grabbed his hand " you're not going anywhere " her voice was serious this time
" You should take more care of your health"
she pulled him toward the bed and he let himself be trailed behind her.
before he had a chance to react a blanket was thrown over his head then she putted her hands on his shoulders to press him back into the pillow "stop fidgeting" she commanded .
Something in her eyes softens when he let's out a defeated sigh and she bended down to place a chaste kiss on his cheek
He was taken back by the small gesture , tobirama inhaled her scent and when she stepped back her face was red , she averted her eyes from his when she spoke.
" I...I..., I thought that you were ...I mean , I'm sorry... "
Tobirama couldn't stop himself from cupping her face in his hands ,she was just too cute and beautiful not to touch, in sconds his lips were on hers and the kiss is so chaste and sweet, it rattles his entire being , letting out a small sight , he leans his forehead against hers and allow himself to be swept away by her ,He didn't plan on kissing while sick but it just happened and he couldn't stop it , every part of his body wanted to have her , hyouri's hand come up to cup his face
"Yes"
"Hin?"
"the answer to your offer is yes"
He smiled at her lazily, a new feeling growing in his heart, he can't explain it, but it feels good
They kissed again not caring if he was sick.
Then someone knocked the door and Hyouri jumped away as if burned, face red, lips sollown.
" i'll get it " she said
Tobirama knew that whoever was at the door was gonna know.