The Pocky Game (x Readers) *Hiatus*

Ari x Shy! Reader

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You were the same age as Nudge, and they treated you like they did Angel. Why? Because you had it the hardest out of all of them. Max understood that. They all did. After all the hard times with Ari and all the Erasers chasing you guys, and trying to keep yourself out of harms way. You, Max and Ari were close, particularly you and Ari. Much to everyone's dismay about Ari. After all, he did try to kill all of you. It wasn't hard to sense their discomfort. Since Max and Ari were siblings, she tried to keep the relationship with him, and the others. Then Fang made Max choose between the flock, or him, you felt your heart break. Why? Well, you had grown feelings for the tall male. Little did you know, he had grown fond of you too. Which is why, you couldn't leave him. Nor could he leave you. You or Max. Both of you helped him learn how to read.

"Fang don't do this..." You shyly stated, almost in tears. Max frowned and held you close to her.

"Fang, we'll talk about this later." She glared, and walked away with you. Of course, she knew you liked Ari.

"Tsk." He crossed his arms over his chest. Why did she act like that? Had he hurt her that much to make her cry? It hurt him knowing he made you cry.  Maybe... He should just... Let it go. He should talk to Max about it.... Once (Name) calms down, and get Max away from her.

Anyways, Max had taken you all out to get some food. You held onto Ari's Hand as you flew high in the sky, next to Max. The others close behind. "What sounds good guys?"

"Chinese food?" Gazzy smiled and everyone else did too, shouting in agreement.

"Alright, then after we eat, let's lay low, and enjoy ourselves." Max said, with a small smile. Once you guys found a Chinese restaurant, all of you noticed it was a buffet. Gazzy drooled at the food, Iggy sighed in content, Angel and Nudge got excited, Fang and Max smiled, you stared at the rows of food, and then glanced up at Ari. He stared wide-eyed. Making you chuckle.

"How many?" The cashier asked.

"Uhh... Six adults and two children." Max replied, glancing around all of you.

"Okay, that will be... 55 dollars."

Max pulled out some cash, she turned to everyone, "anyone have extra bills in your pockets?"

"How much do you need?" You asked her.

"About 15 dollars."

You, Iggy, Fang, and Nudge roamed through your pockets and found a few dollars, but yet not enough. You looked up at Ari. "Ari, do you have some money on you?" Taken out of his trance from the food, he looked at you.

"W-What?"

"Do you have any cash on you?" You asked again. He rummaged through his pockets and pulled out a wallet, and he grabbed a few extra bills.

"Would this be enough?" He handed it to you, a slight blush on his checks.

You smile, and take it, "perfect," then handed it to Max. So she could pay the lady, and take our seats.

"Follow me." She said, and walked you guys to your seats.

After an hour passed, you guys were starting to get full, and the feeling of just being able to relax was just pure bliss.

You all got up from your chairs and headed out to front of the building. "Okay, you can wonder around for a little while, no one goes alone. We all meet back on the rooftop of this restaurant. Okay?" Max stated. Everyone nodded.

Pulling Ari's arm, you held a shy smile on your face. Walking through the streets of the city. You saw couples walking up and down both sides of the sidewalk, some people stared at you and Ari, since he was so tall, and you were short, they thought of you as high school couple. Hearing 'Awe, they look cute!' or, 'He looks kinda scary, how is she not afraid of him?'

You sighed, and glanced at some of the stores. Your eyes locked with one shop. A freaking candy shop. "Ari, lets go in the candy shop!"

"O-Oh... Okay."

You smiled brightly, and tugged him all the way to the front door. Upon opening the door, a soft bell rang. An older lady sat behind the counter. "Hello dear, welcome. How can I help you today?" She asked.

"Hmmm.... Do you have the sweets called pocky?" You asked her, eyes shining with curiosity, and excitement.

The old lady chuckled, and nodded her head. Her shaky hand pointed to the top shelf near the door. "Thank you!" You smiled and tried to reach for it. Ari came up behind you and grabbed the box and handed it to you. A small blush formed on your checks.  "Thank you Ari."

He blushed as well, "You're... Welcome."

The old lady giggled at the cute scene before her. Your blush darkened, and slowly you walked up to the old lady. "H-How much?"

"Oh my dear, just take it."

"W-What? But grandma, I can't!"

"Young child, please, take it. You two remind me of myself and my husband when we were young."

You glanced at Ari, and saw he was rubbing his neck, embarrassed. "T-Thank you grandma." You bowed slightly and smiled.

You took Ari's hand and walked out of the shop, both of you waving as you did. After walking for a bit, you found a park. "Ari, let's go sit down for a bit."

"Okay."

Both of you sat down on the nearest bench, you opened the small box in your hand and took out a stick. You bit your lower lip. Since you were really shy when it comes down to the expressing feelings, you were never the one to engage first. However, today... You would give it a try. You placed one end of the stick between his lips, and you turned his head to face you. You were shaking, but you still bit down on the other end, his eyes drew wide, and face was a dark shade of red. Slowly you bit down, inching closer to his face, your face was the same shade of red as his. Soon, you felt your lips touching. You quickly pecked his lips, and turned away.

"(N-Name)?" You slowly turned your head towards him, almost in tears.

"I'm so so-" you felt his lips slowly crash against yours, cutting you off in your apology. He pulled back, a small smile on his features.

Even without words, you both know how you feel about each other. Both of you said it through actions. 'I love you.'

Off in the bushes somewhere near you, Fang and Max hid. "Now do you see why you hurt (Name)?" Max whispered crossing her arms.

"Yeah..." He replied looking down, blushing slightly, embarrassed to see his 'sister' kiss the guy he tried to get rid off.

"Now look who's the idiot." Max smirked.

"I didn't know her feelings."

"You don't understand girls."