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Katakuri walked though the palace with no intention of speaking or mingling with any of his siblings. He was deep in thought, not really paying attention to his surroundings which was rare for him. Katakuri was a man of few words, he never really had to prove himself to anyone. All of his siblings looked up to him, his mother spoke about him with high praise. He was strong, he wasn't afraid of anything, he did what he had to do to get the job done always. So why, why is it that he could not do something as simple as tell a girl to be his. That's right Katakuri actually has taken interest in something other than his duties. He never really thought he could fall for anyone, given his status and image most woman were put off by him so he never worried about things like relationships. Yet this woman, small, very kind, very naive he had fallen for her. He knew it was wrong, he knew he couldn't get involved with someone not in his class. Especially not someone his mother would have not picked herself. The Charlotte's are known for arranged marriages, so being with who you wished was a rarity especially to someone like Katakuri who was basically her right hand. But this woman was different in so many ways that always made him go back. Someone so sweet couldn't just exist and not be corrupted by this cruel world. She was such an angel, and he would do nothing but taint her. The cafe that's were it all started, that ache that he gets in his chest now. The feeling of always wanting to be near her, always there to watch over her.He remembers months ago, the first day he met her even back then she was like a puzzle to him.
Le flashback
Katakuri was walking around sweet city observing not really having a real destination, it was close to his snack time so he needed to head back to the cake chateau soon. As he kept walking he noticed a new shop open. "Sweets and things" he hummed seeing a best doughnuts sight in the front now interested, he was very picky about his sweets especially doughnuts. He walked in seeing no one, but the smell made him sigh in delight. He looked around and he saw all types of cookies cakes doughnuts you name it they were all there. He saw a bell and he tapped it to see if anyone was here. "COMING" a girl ran out from the back covered in flour she had (S/c) skin (h/c) hair and (e/c) eyes . She looked at me wide eyed before smiling. "Your my first customer this is so exciting, how may i help you" Katakuri looked at the menu above her seeing actually meals and deserts on there as well. "What is the daily sweet bomb?" " Oh well basically each day i change the sweet bomb its a creation of my own of an ultimate desert." Katakuri hummed nodding deciding that's what he was going to try. After the girl left to the back he took in the surroundings more, she seemed to be the only one here. Minutes later another woman came through the door and bowed to him. As the girl came out with seemed to be his plate she sat it down in front of him and bowed. "I'm so sorry i am new here in Totto Land i did not know who you were." Katakuri waved her off figuring as much "Its fine" she smiled once again "Thank you Katakuri-sama i hope you enjoy."
Katakuri looked down at the plate, it looked really beautiful it was actually bigger suited to his size as well
Katakuri looked down at the plate, it looked really beautiful it was actually bigger suited to his size as well. And as soon as he realized he was all alone he turned his body around, pulled down his scarf and quickly took a bite. It was so sweet soft and delicious the fruit burst in his mouth with the first bite. Katakuri quickly finished the plate before pulling the scarf back to cover his mouth. The woman came back and asked if there was anything else she could do for him "Doughnuts a whole box". After Katakuri received his doughnuts he was headed out the door and towards the castle. When he returned he admittedly went into his room to open the box of doughnuts he had gotten. They tasted like heaven they were sweet, fluffy, light. They were better than the ones his chefs made and it was nothing but the truth, he would have to get more of those doughnuts.
As he walked to the main room to see if his mother had anything she wanted him to get done, all his siblings could see he was in a good mood. It was hard to tell what Katakuri felt for the majority of the time but they felt like he seemed more different. His usual glaring eyes more calm than before.
The next day Katakuri returned to the same shop, the woman was out front putting up flyers. As he walked towards her she gave him another smile. He wondered why she always smiled at him the way that she did, his chest tightened. He was used to people looking at him with fear or respect, not a sweet smile like that. "Katakuri-sama , your back what can i do for you" Katakuri nodded his head opening the door for her to walk in before speaking "I need doughnuts alot of them." The woman nodded her head "Alright ill give you two boxes worth" Katakuri held a hand up " When i said a lot i meant a lot, i am a big man after all so ten boxes will do. The woman looked surprised by the amount but nodded with a smile on her face. "Alright, i will have that out for you soon" And soon, she did have his doughnuts ready for him to send him on his way, but before he left Katakuri spoke without turning around "What is your name" "Oh its (y/n)" Katakuri didn't reply and walked out of the door. And ever sense that day he's went to the shop everyday if he could.
End of flashback
Sense that day Katakuri was never the same. If he didn't have any of her deserts he'd be upset and irritated. He knew it was more than the sweets but he ignored that refusing to admit that he could like someone like the small girl who ran the new cafe. Speaking of he was heading there again right now.
"Katakuri-sama, welcome back" As Katakuri walked into the cafe watching her as she worked. The way her hair flowed, how she stuck her cute little tongue out while she concentrated, how her thighs look heavenly in thigh high socks. But he couldn't bring himself to think that he'd have feelings for her. He was a sweet commander, a pirate, he knew he could never be involved in a woman anyway. Besides he was hiding a deadly secret under his scarf he could never bring himself to show her his face. No one could ever see his face, he had learned he was to naive, that if he didn't cover his face people he cared about would be hurt. Even his own mother looked at him strangely for his mouth. Katakuri knew the world was cruel but all he wanted to do was be a happy child. He didn't have that pleasure, he couldn't let his guard down ,not anymore. Now looking back he always did what he could to make sure his family was safe and protected. He had to be the one to take the responsibility, to be the man who never failed. He never got to be as care free as Cracker, or laugh like Oven, or enjoy spending time with children like Perospero. The only thing he could be proud of was his bounty and strength. And the only time he could truly be care free was while he was hidden eating his doughnuts. But that only lasted for so long it didn't bring him permanent happiness. He wanted to be able to call something else his own. Love, Love was something that he never really had either. He knew that women never really took a liking to him, with who he was and with his looks he wasn't surprised though. He never let himself believe he could be loved with what he was hiding. That's why (Y/n) was intriguing to him. She was the first to smile at him and to put that tight of feeling in his chest. Should I honestly try to tell her how I feel about her.
Katakuri looks at the young woman he couldn't be fearful forever he wasn't that type of man, he decided to see what his chances were. "(Y/n) be with me" she just giggled at him "But Katakuri-sama I'm working the whole day, maybe another time I can be with you." He blinked twice before sighing, maybe getting her to be his would be more difficult than he thought. He got up leaving the cafe wondering what he would do next to get the naive woman to see what he meant. He would try his dammed hardest to get her to be his. His and his only.
Katakuri's mind had been a blank for most of the day. He was a man of action, he fought, killed, and kept a brave face. He had never had to do things concerning to love or winning the attention of another. With confused eyes he looked out to the sea staring as if it would give him the answer he had needed. But to no avail he still couldn't understand what he could do to get yn to notice him. He wanted her to understand, to take him seriously. Yes he could just walk towards her and tell her to be in a relationship with him, but it didn't feel right. That's not how he wanted to do this, its not how he wanted her to see him. He wanted to be the man she could love, not one she felt obligated to say yes to because of who he was. He thought long and hard about his mothers past and her many husbands. Of course non of his mothers marriages were based on love only her wanting to have as many kids as she could, to achieve her dream kicking the men to the curb after they were born like trash. He had faintly remembered all the men showering his mother with gifts so they could be in her favor. He nodded he finally had an idea that's what he'd do, he will give her a gift so she can see that he's interested. Thinking this was his best bet he set off in sweet city trying to find out what would be the perfect gift for the small woman. He looked through the shops looking for things that would seem well made but appropriate. The last thing he wanted to do was look like a complete creep. He came to a stop when he seen a particular necklace caught his eye, it was a bit childish but it did represent him in some way. It was a small doughnut on a silver chain, he thought she would like it as well knowing she loves doughnuts just as much as baking them. That was something else he had come to appreciate about her. She always liked to hear about his interest, she really listened. No one had really ever asked him what he wanted or was anything wrong, but that wasn't the case with her. (Y/n) always asked him how he was or how was he doing with his duties, when he would come back for long journeys she would look at him with happy eyes letting him know she missed him. She even always made fresh doughnuts for him every morning when he came knowing they were his favorite. Katakuri walked into the shop and purchased the necklace, deciding to not get it wrapped wanting to just hand it to her rather than having her opening later. He wanted to see her reaction, no he needed to see it. He wanted her to like it, he wanted to see that smile that he had grown so accustomed to seeing the one that gave him that heart racing feeling. He started to head towards the cafe until he ran into his sister Pudding, "nii-san what are you doing here shouldn't you be off doing duties." Katakuri shook his head with arms crossed acting as if he had nothing interesting to say giving her a bored look. He had to act normal, getting rid of any type of excitement in his face. None of his siblings could know, that was the last thing he wanted. His family was very hostile and judgmental towards others who weren't family. He had never seen Pudding do that but he could never be to safe, this is the one thing he had to hide from his family no matter what. Katakuri could see it now as soon as he finds happiness in this girl, his siblings would snatch it away especially sense it was dealing with him. They looked at him in high praise Katakuri knew for a fact that his siblings wouldn't like him bringing a girl into his life, they would think she was a distraction and a nuisance to him. He looked down at Pudding he had to get rid of her she had yet to show any signs of leaving, giving him the hint that she would no doubt stay to walk with him. "Your shop is it empty right now? Customers might be coming in?" She gasped turning around not even leaving with so much as a goodbye as she ran back to her own bakery. Katakuri sighed in relief the last thing he needed was someone stopping his plan that he had set. He walked to the cafe getting closer and closer, his nerves were getting the best of him till he became anxious. As he got closer all he could think of is will she like it, will she look at me strangely, will she reject the gift. He wouldn't use his future vision when the time came he couldn't, he wanted to see your reaction all on his own. He walked into the cafe with a heavy feeling in his chest like it was tightening with every step he took. As he opened the door he saw her drawing on flyers, looking more closely they were help wanted flyers. He didn't want to interrupt her because she seemed very into what she was doing, but he didn't want to startle her either. Katakuri cleared his throat catching her attention. "Katakuri-sama hi, are you here for you daily doughnuts." Katakuri shook his head, he didn't plan out what he would say he just wanted to hand it over but then his point wouldn't get across. "I wanted to give you something to show how important you are too me" Katakuri pulled out the necklace and held it in front of her face. Her eyes gleamed with interest. "Katakuri-sama its so cute do u mind putting it on me" Katakuri smiled under his scarf giving a firm nod he went behind her clicking the necklace into place and watching her with a observant eye. She held the doughnut in her hand smiling as she moved the chain back and fourth. She turned around with a big smile on her face she got out of the chair looking up at him. Katakuri thought this was it she finally understood what she meant to him, that his feelings were finally being understood. "Thank you Katakuri-sama this was so sweet of you and i understand that i am a important baker to you and i will make you all the doughnuts you want" To say that Katakuri's world came down on him in an instant was an understatement. You couldn't tell by the scarf but he closed and opened his mouth wondering why this didn't work. He wanted to ask why was she being so clueless, but he decided against it not wanting to cause a scene in front of her customers. Katakuri gave her a firm nod not even giving her a second glance before walking out of the door. He had to try again, and this time he would get it right. Katakuri thought of receiving help but who would he ask, he couldn't ask any of his siblings, and he didn't have any friends or any female experience of his own. He would just have to hope for the best and get through it one step at a time.
Katakuri decided that he would just do things simple this time. He wouldn't hold back, he would get his point across and he will not fail like the last time. Katakuri knew she was naive but he knows if he just does this right he will be able to make her see what he had been trying to say. He wasn't good with words he knew that, but when something needed to be said he wouldn't hold back and this time he wouldn't. He would ask (y/n) on a date, he would take her out and show her what a good man he was. There was no way she could misinterpret this, so there was no need for him to worry. He was finally gong to do it, to get the girl hes been wanting for the past few months. Katakuri had nothing but determination on his mind, his aura making people step out of his way clearing the path. The citizens believed the man was ready to go fight someone, and yet it was the complete opposite. As he arrived to the cafe he pushed in and with confident steps walked towards you while you were at the counter. "(Y/n) after work i would like you to go on a date with me." She just stared up at him with confused eyes before she gave her signature smile."Sure it will be fun to spend time with you Katakuri-sama" Katakuri stood shocked, he didn't move or say a word for five minutes straight witch worried (y/n). "Katakuri-sama are you alright?" he quickly shook his head nodding, he could not ruin this he refused to. He had finally done it, he finally got to ask her out on a date, she finally understood that he was interested in her. Nothing could ruin his mood and he meant nothing, this was it that feeling of his chest tightening had changed into pure bliss. "Alright i will be back when you close" he didn't even look back to see if she had nodded or said anything walking out of the cafe. He returned back to the chateau in high spirits on his way towards the meeting room all his younger siblings yelled his name to get his attention. He pat all of them on there heads and went on his way, spoke to all his siblings when they greeted him instead of giving them his usually firm nod of the head. As the day went on all the Charlotte's had notice what high spirits there brother had been in, they thought nothing of it just glad to see that they're brother was happy. He had spent most of his days on the whole cake island instead of his own but the siblings were happy to see him almost daily so they never pointed it out. Night time approached and Katakuri was on his way back out into the city, heading towards the cafe you were waiting outside in more casual clothes than your cafe uniform. "Are you ready" you gave a small head nod as they walked along the path towards a more lively part of the city "If you don't mind me asking were are we going." Though Katakuri did not answer, not because he wanted it to be a surprise but he had no idea were they were going either. He had not thought that far ahead, he didn't know if you would misunderstand him or not so he took a risk on asking you out on a date. Not only that but he was so happy hearing you say yes he was in his own world all day not even thinking about were he would take you or what the both of you would do. He looked around noticing there were colorful lights floating over by the ocean, he wondered what it could be and decided to take the chance and lead you towards the harbor. Families and couples were gathered around looking up enjoying themselves not even noticing the sweet commander. That was until some younger children called out his name. Everyone greeted Katakuri and he just nodded, trying not to put to much attention on them this day was about the both of you. As they got closer beautiful lights were spread out in the night sky floating above them. (Y/n) stood in front of Katakuri amazed, her eyes focused on the lights and with nothing but excitment in her eyes. Katakuri was happy to see that he was glad that he didnt ruin his chances, he truly wanted this night to be perfect. When the crowds started to disbatch Katakuri and (y/n) made there way towards were many of the resteraunts were.
Katakuri couldnt take off his scarf, he needed another option were he wouldnt have to look so akward not eating anything. He spotted a crepe stand he grabbed your attention by tapping your shoulder and pointing towards the stand. Your face lit up with joy practacly running towards the crepe stand, good now i dont have to explain a non eating situation.
Katakuri grabbed your hand after receiving her crepe and led you away from the city to a more secluded area.
He wanted to be alone with you, the both of you can finally clear the air about his previous mess ups of attempting to ask you to be his. His steps were fast and hasty he didn't realize you were calling his name. "Katakuri your dragging me" He stopped fully in his tracks looking down at you checking if you were hurt. He sighed heavily that was another thing he had to worry about. You were so small compared to him he had to be careful with his movements and what he did around you. He lead you to an abandoned willow tree and sat down under it with you in between his parted legs. You both just stare at the sky for a moment, neither of you feeling the need to say anything it was a peaceful silence. Katakuri grabbed a piece of your hair, he was glad he could finally do things like this. His thoughts of bliss were interrupted when you spoke up. "Katakuri I'm sleepy can we head back now" He nodded letting you get out from his legs before he stood up letting you lead the way to your home. He didn't want to seem to pushy but he wanted to speak on what you both were now, as you both reach your home Katakuri speaks up. "So did you like our date" "Yes it's been a long time sense I was taken on a friendly date" Katakuri paused. Not only was he hurt he was pissed, why did you keep doing this to him. "You should get inside it's late", and with that Katakuri walked away. Your face pulled in confusion and a tinge of hurt wondering if you had said something wrong.
Katakuri walked towards the chateau so quickly he was there in minutes, which wasn't hard for him giving his size. He burst through the door scaring some servants while he stalks towards his room. He was to angry he could feel it, his hands clenched into tight fist. This was too much he was loosing his patience he had to calm down. As he retreated to his room he was lost he decided it was just time to give up. Happiness had never been for him so why should he keep trying to achieve it, he stayed awake through the night thinking tomorrow he would just act as if nothing happened. It was obvious that she was either uninterested or just to confused to even understand his feelings. With that he fell asleep determined to get the pain spreading trough his chest to go away.
That night both you and Katakuri didn't get much sleep that night