Pucca's denial

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Author's note: I've been bored out of my mind these passed few days, so I thought I'd log-on to good ol' youtube to kill some time. And guess what I've been watching? No, not random lip-sync guys dancing to the Barbie song... I've been watching PUCCA flicks! And so, watching inspired me to write a perfectly random fluff-filled fanfic. Hope you like and take it easy on them flames (:

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It was a quiet day in the town where Pucca lives. As usual, a book-full of orders were patiently waiting at the noodle house.

"Pucca! 6 deliveries to be made near the temple! Hurry up will you!?!"

The chef, as usual, reminded Pucca to be on time. Pucca heard the chef's command, and quickly tied her hair in two buns. She sprinted her way towards the order window, grabbed the list of orders to be delivered, and hopped on her red scooter.

But then, just when Pucca had left, a little girl (Most likely the same age as Pucca) entered the noodle house. She had brown hair tied up in a long ponytail, was wearing a yellow dress that measured down to her knees, and was carrying an orange backpack.

"Hello? Uncle? I'm here to see Pucca... I'm Li Yuu, remember? her cousin?"

The owner heard Li Yuu, and went towards her.

"Li Yuu? My! You've grown. Pucca's just delivering the noodle house's daily orders, as usual. Won't you sit down? I'm sure she'll be back in a few minutes"

"Thank you uncle..."

Li Yuu sat down in one of the tables near her and decided to order some noodles. She got hungry during the trip, so she thought some beef with noodles sounded good.

"I got hungry during the trip, so I'd like to order one beef bowl please"

The owner quickly jotted down the order in his booklet and nodded, satisfied about serving his niece.

"One beef bowl, coming right up!"

He gave the note to the chef and confirmed the order. Then he went back to Li Yuu's table, curious about her sudden visit.

"You know Li, Pucca has never had any visitors before"

"I know. I just thought I'd check up on her. It has been two years since I've seen her... and I'm quite worried about her love life too"

"May I ask why?"

"Oh.. Don't you remember uncle? You made a deal with the father of my neighbor, Weii. He said if Pucca reaches the age of 13, and hasn't found a boyfriend or fiancée yet... then his son (Weii) will have to marry her to ensure proper inheritance of the noodle house... And since Pucca turned 13 four months ago... don't you think it's time for her to get engaged?"

"Oh right! THAT promise... Well, Pucca's got a boyfriend here already"

"Really? Who is he?"

"He's a traveling ninja... Garu. He's over there eating some noodles"

"The one in the black ninja suit with a heart in his chest? How extremely tacky..."

"Well, that's Garu for ya!"

"Weii won't be pleased with this..." Li Yuu thought to herself, as she ponders on the idea that Pucca actually found love in this small town.

"Well... Are they engaged yet?"

"Not exactly... it's more of a one sided thing..."

"Uhumm.. And does he actually return the favor?"

"Well...not quite"

"Then that's settled. As soon as I see Pucca, I'll tell her the wonderful news!"

Then suddenly, Pucca entered the noodle house, holding some cash.

She handed it to her father, the owner, and sat down beside Li Yuu.

"Pucca! My! You've surely growed"

Pucca smiled and hugged Li Yuu, and Li Yuu hugged her back.

"I'm very pleased to share you some good news Pucca! Do you remember Weii? My neighbor? We used to play with him when we were toddlers!"

Then suddenly, a thought bubble of Weii popped up above Pucca's head. It was Weii, handing a bunch of flowers to Pucca. but to no avail, she refused.

Pucca nodded, but a sweat drop appeared on her forehead.

Garu finished the last drop of his beef bowl, as he eavesdropped on their conversation.

"Your father told me about the relationship you have with that.. ninja, over there"

Pucca looked at Garu, blushed, and then nodded.

"But I understand that it's really a one sided thing.. right?"

"Grrrr!" Pucca furiously shook her head, then raced towards Garu's table, ready to show Li Yuu otherwise. But alas, Garu, as usual, ran away; Avoiding any contact with Pucca's lips.

"I think that proves it"

Pucca furiously grumbled, as she stomped her way back into her seat. She looked away from Li Yuu, embarrassed about the "Public Displays of Affection" she just showed her cousin. A tear ran down her cheek as she thought about the "one-sided" comment, Li Yuu said... which was probably true.

"Oh dear Pucca... It's doesn't have to be this way! Remember the promise Weii's father and your dad have? You'll be in love with Weii before you know it!"

Pucca sighed and thought about Weii one more time. She never really liked Weii that way... She thought he was too arrogant for his own good. On the other hand, she would have someone she could call her own and would actually return the affection...

"So Pucca, what do you think? Weii's just dying to hear your answer!"

Pucca's head tilted to the right... then she shook her head in rejection. Even if Garu rejected her for the 1,897,394th time, she still thought she had a chance. She really loved Garu to the max, so even her cousin would never break the love she had for him.

"Oh Pucca... you've really lost... You don't realize the enormous mistake you've got yourself into... No matter... I will have you and Weii together in no time! You just wait..." Li thought to herself, as she watched Pucca leave the table.

"Hold on Pucca! Won't you have a cup of tea before you leave? Like the good ol' days?"

Pucca smiled. then nodded, was she headed towards the table.

But little did Pucca know of the potion Li Yuu dropped in her tea.

Li suddenly grinned with delight as she saw Pucca gulp down the cup of tea. "Soon Pucca, you will forget everything about that tacky ninja, Garu.. and will love Weii and only Weii!"

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