This story will be a little more mature than the stories I usually write, like some making out scenes and maybe some bloody scenes but no lemons and super disguising gruesome things. I don't know when I'll update but hopefully soon.
I stood among the rest of the crowd on the bus. The bumpy road and how close everyone was squished together was really starting to make me feel uncomfortable.
It was a freaking 3 hour journey. My first bus ride took about 45 minutes, changing to metro that took about two hours, and finally changing back to bus.
Where exactly was this place I was going to? If it wasn't because the orphanage I used to live in decided that it was time I went away for high school, I wouldn't be on this extremely uncomfortable ride going to the middle of nowhere.
Of course, I was grateful for the 16 years that the orphanage took care of me, not to mention the nuns there were very gentle and kind, but I just didn't want to leave.
I missed my time there.
Tears started to well up in my eyes as I thought about my friends there and how sad everyone was when they knew I was going to leave.
I hastily wiped my tears away with my free hand, my other holding my suitcase.
The announcer said the next stop monotonously and I checked the small paper I held tightly with the address and directions were scribbled on. I was to get off here.
The doors slid open and I fought my way out, hitting many people with my suitcase and apologizing numerous times.
When the bus drove away, I stared at my surroundings. This really was in the middle of nowhere.
There were trees and plants, but other than that, the place was deserted. I looked at the small paper I still held and double-checked the address, but it was right.
"Mikan-chan, we already set up a new home for you to live at while you're going to the new high school. I'm sure you'll love it there. They'll come pick you up at the bus stop where you drop off."
The words of my favorite nun replayed in my mind and I instantly looked around myself, looking for a person, even a shadow, but I was all alone.
"They'll come pick me up. Yeah right." I mumbled under my breath as I stood there awkwardly, not a single sound heard.
Suddenly I jumped, hearing some bushes rustle. I got into a karate pose and slowly, slowly, advanced towards the rustling bush.
"I-Is someone there?" I wanted to sound brave and threatening, but it came out weak, like I was desperate to find another person there—which I was.
"You're Mikan Sakura?" A shadow appeared from the bush. I was startled and frightened but I nodded shakily. The male that stood before me was in a black hoodie and black jeans with a black cap that completely covered his face. Everything he wore was black.
He gave me a nod and motioned me to follow him. He led me through bushes and strange paths in the forest and I was starting to wonder why I continue to follow him when he didn't even introduce himself. I guess the fact that he knew my name was enough to make me trust him wholly.
I really need to change my bad habit of trusting everyone I see.
It must have been an hour of walking. Where exactly was he taking me?
"E-Eto...Where exactly are we going?" I stuttered out as I dodged a low hanging branch.
"Home." Was his simple reply as he continued walking, hands in his pockets as if we were walking on a normal road without the trees and bushes blocking our way.
"Where exactly is this 'home' then?" I asked, starting to get annoyed. I didn't even realize he stopped walking until I bumped into him. I noticed he didn't even flinch.
"'Home' is there." I gawked because the place he was pointing to was a huge mansion. Though it was beautiful, it was evidently old. I mused how after such a huge forest there was a plain like this. The grass smelled sweet and soft under my flats. I really wanted to take off running and roll around like a cat.
I wonder how a nap would feel like here?
"Who lives with you?" I asked cheerfully, itching to run towards the mansion and explore it, but I didn't dare move without the owner's permission.
"No one." He answered flatly and made his way towards his house. I had to jog in order to catch up with his long strides.
"But the mansion is so huge. It's a waste if you live by yourself." I commented as the mansion only grew bigger as we got closer.
"I don't live alone anymore." His voice had a hint of annoyance, but most of it sounded a little relieved.
"I guess so." I whispered, not really knowing how to answer. Then it suddenly hit me that I was going to live alone with a boy. I started to feel nervous and a little scared. He better not be a rapist.
As soon as he opened the door, I was even more awed, if that was even possible. The inside didn't look old at all, though it was very dark, tainted red in some places because of the sunlight that tried to get in but was blocked by heavy curtains.
"Why is it so dark?" I asked another question as I scanned my surroundings. There was a giant staircase in the center that split off to the left and right sides of the mansion. Most of the windows were closed and curtained. Several paintings dotted the walls.
Somehow I started to feel spooked out.
"I don't like the light." He answered and took my suitcase. Aw, what a gentlemen.
"I'll show you around the house and go over some rules." He stated coldly as he started up the stairs. Rules? Aw man.
He led me through many rooms, the library, dining room, kitchen, study, music room and finally my room.
He also showed me the school I would be going to, Gakuen Alice, that was right next to his house. It must be a twenty minute walk there. Gakuen Alice was a giant school, almost like a castle, with huge school grounds. I couldn't wait to meet everyone there.
His rules were simple enough to remember. Do not disturb him when he's in his room, unless it's very important, knock when I need something, and not to wander around into rooms that he didn't show me.
"That's it. My room is two rooms down, if you need me." He stated and then walked off, hands in his pockets.
"U-um..." I had no idea what to say. Thank you? Then I realized I didn't even know his name.
"Wait!" He turned around casually has he waited for me to speak.
"What's your name?" I asked shyly.
I knew my life would change after coming here, but I never knew it would change so dramatically.
"Natsume. Natsume Hyuuga."
Yep the first chapter is super short BUT I swear that the next chapter will be longer. I swore to myself when I first started writing that I'll finish one story before another, but I guess I lied. :P I've sorta 'completed' my other story, Crush, and I'm almost done with A Kiss, a Hug and a Goodbye so I guess I'll just post some new stories and see people's reaction about them first before I decide if it's a good story to post.
R&R Please! Help out this sad and lonely writer!