Him & I (Kakashi x OC)

Chapter 8: Understanding

*Mai's POV*

Everyone could see that I was flushed.

This man. He was The Man. How did I miss it. Was he stalking me.

I couldn't wrap my mind around the fact that he was the stranger.

I was embarrassed at myself for the way I spoke to him. And then he called me beautiful. And wise. I could feel myself turning red.

Is this what having a crush feels like. I didn't know If I could face him again.

My mother disturbed my thoughts as she spoke to me.

We had our moment,I now realize why she gave me a cold shoulder. She has been through this and it's only natural for her to expect me to react the way she did. A toxic cycle really.

After all that, she told me to get ready

As soon as she said grandchildren my face turned red again.

What is wrong with me.

*Mini time skip to after getting dressed*

I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror.

The ladies have truly outdone themselves.

I wore a white ankle length spaghetti strap silk dress, that hugged my perfect hourglass curves. My waist length hair was let down and bounced loosely.

I felt beautiful even though I was dying of embarrassment on the inside.

Not long my Father came to check on us. He would be the one escorting me to the reception venue where we'd meet up with Kakashi.

He told me Asami had already left. He then gave me a small box perfectly wrapped and spoke;

"Mai this is from Asami. He said it was your wedding gift."

I opened the box, inside was a gold necklace with a locket for a pendant. I opened the locket and inside was the engraving;
Always
~AT~
My heart sank. My big brother.

I carefully placed the necklace back in the box and gave it to Saya so that she could put it with the last of my belongings that was to be taken to Kakashi's place.

I tried to calm myself down before making my way to the reception. I took a deep breath as I stared into the mirror.

I can do this.

I fixed my face, flipped my hair back and made my way over to my parents.

"I'm ready!"

*Mini time skip to the reception*

We arrived to the venue as I was lead to yet another room. I was told to wait as my parents went to get Kakashi.

I waited in the room alone for said husband to arrive so that we can go together as man and wife.

As I sat on the sofa I started to freak out again. What if he changed his mind. Was he not interested in me. Why didn't he introduce himself!

I shook my head. These thoughts were making my anxiety level rise. I didn't need this right now. I am already married to him, right?!

Several minutes passed and finally I heard the door click. My parents walked in with Kakashi in suit.

Immediately he turns to them and speak;

"May I please have a private moment with my wife?"

My Mother clearly hated the idea and protested but was pulled out by my Father as he closed the door.

*Kakashi's POV*

She was tense, flushed and had a look of uneasiness on her face. If she kept this going people are going to have doubts and I know for a fact that several "Women"  in the room will use that as an opportunity to make her feel uncomfortable.

I need her to be relaxed as possible, and make sure she is calm and collected before we enter the room.

"Lady Mai-," she cut me off as I began to speak.

"I'm no longer a Lady! That title came off the moment I said 'I do'! She snarled.

By the looks of it, she is mad.

"Well Mai I'm-," she cut me off again,

"Why didn't you tell me who you were when we first met?" She questioned.

I froze! I did not expect this.

"I know what you're doing! If only you'd tell me who you were I wouldn't look this tense, this flushed, THIS UNCOMFORTABLE!" She whisper yelled as tears swelled in her eyes.

I had no answer. The truth was I simply didn't feel like it. It wasn't her fault, it wasn't mine. But by reading the room, the truth wasn't the best answer for now.

"It wasn't my intention to do that, I just held back. Even I myself don't know the exact reasons, but it has nothing to do with you, it was all on me. Now look, as of today we're going to need some sort of understanding. Starting right now!"

"So I'm going to need you to put on a brave face!" I said as I stretched out my hand.

She hesitated at first but then closed her eyes, took a deep breath and placed her hand in mine.

I moved closer to her as I stared down and spoke;

"You're familiar with the outside crowd. Don't show emotions and let's just get through with it so we can discuss our situation later."

She looked at me and nodded.

"Kakashi," she said softly. As she turned her gaze up to me.

"Hmmm," I said as I looked at her,

"Can you please pass me the tissue, I need to fix my face, I can't going out looking like a sad puppy, right?!" She said as a small smile curved on the side of her lips.

I headed over and brought several paper towels.

She gracefully wiped her tears away making sure her make up was intact, and then took a deep breath;

"I'm ready!" She said as she stood up.

My whole soul froze. She was beyond stunning. Her appearance was out of this word. Her perfect hour glass figure was complimented by her face and beautiful hair.

"How did I get this lucky?!" I questioned under my breath.

I didn't realize I was staring for too long until she cleared her throat.

I shook my head.

"S-sorry I-,"

A flirtatious grin appeared on her face as she walked towards me, latched on to my arm, moved close to my face as her lips brushed against my ear and whispered, "Like what you see?"

I was caught off guard. I didn't have time to react as the door swung open and her parent's and hand maidens walked in.

They all gave me a concerned look.

My face was red as a tomato. I was the one that looked tense and flushed.

Where did this come from. I thought as she led the way out.