Tick, tock.

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Time is running out.

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Better hurry.

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Quickly before it's too late.

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Panting, I pressed onto the wall for support.

Tick, tock.

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With all the strength I have left, I dashed towards the counter.

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"How may I help you?" The woman, by the name of Julie Sebestian as stated on her name tag, asked politely.

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"I'm looking for a room number. A patient, a friend of mine, is in it."

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"May I ask what's his name?"

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"Natsume Hyuuga."

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I have found the room I have been looking for.

Quietly, I stepped in.

Familiar faces greeted me in an instant.

"Hi, I'm glad you could make it." Sumire whispered quietly.

My hazel eyes averted to everyone - Hotaru, Ruka, Yuu, Koko, Sumire, Anna and Nonoko. Then, it reached a certain person. Lying on the bed, bandages were wrapped on his head, arms and leg. A needle was poked into his right hand, with a beeping machine next to him.

Slowly, I etched closer to him.

Ruka helped me get a chair. Sitting, I reached out for his hand and pressed it onto my cheek.

"Natsume?"

Opening his eyes, he revealed his beautiful, crimson eyes. They were just as beautiful and mysteries when I first met him.

"You will seat next to that guy over there." Narumi told me, pointing at a particular loner sitting in the corner of the classroom. A manga was covering his face.

"Hi, nice to meet you!" I exclaimed, putting my hand out, expecting him to shake it.

The manga fell from his face, revealing those piercing, ruby eyes.

"Hn. I don't shake," he said. "This is Japan. We don't do that, idiot."

Still smiling, I replied, "I didn't know. I came from American."

"Well, learn what a Japanese person then."

That was my first impression of him: Jerk.

"Natsume.." I murmured, as I kissed his fingers. They are so warm, not smooth, nor rough. It was perfect.

He gave me a weak smile. "You came.." even his voice sounded weak.

"Don't talk." I smile, caressing his soft cheeks.

"What's up over there?" I asked, when we passed by a store with a long queue of people.

"It's a store, obviously." Natsume replied boredly, looking straight forward.

I rolled my eyes. "I meant, why are there so many people lining up for it?"

"Cause it's popular." He gave out a yawned.

"Ugh Natsume. You jerk!"

He gave me a glanced, and sighed. "Alright, alright. They sold really fancy ice-cream. Heard from my friend. This ice-cream is really special. Once you have it a taste, you would love it."

"Then will you buy it for me?" I looked at him, straight at his eyes.

He gave in to my adorably puppy eyes. "Fine."

It took us hours to get the food. Many people were pushing each other, wanting to go first. Someone accidentally bumped into me.

"S-sorry.." A boy apologised.

"It's alright." I said, smiling. Although the boy really hit me up. My arm was starting to bruised up.

The boy left in an instant.

"You okay?" Natsume asked, concerned betrayed his poker face.

Giggling, I smacked him on his head. "Of course I am! I'm must tougher then I looked."

"Well sorry then, Ms Hulk." He gave his smirked.

"Huh!" I grinned.

"How are you feeling, Natsume?"

He chuckled lightly, "Of course..I am. I'm much..tougher then I..looked."

"Stop copying me." I pouted, clinging onto his arms tightly.

"Ou..Ouch.." he groaned.

"S-sorry!"

"It's alright."

"Look, it's blooming." Natsume said, pointing to the fully bloom Sakura tree.

"It's so beautiful!" I exclaimed, running towards the tree.

Natsume followed me, walking right behind me.

"Yeah."

I stole a peak. Natsume was staring at the Sakuras strangely. His eyes shown sadness. His mouth was opened a little, as he shut his eyes tight. He looked so peaceful.

Suddenly, a gushed of wind appeared.

"Kyaa!" I yelled when the Sakura petals were falling and blowing straight at me.

I took a reckless step back, but that was a mistake.

Tripping against a rock, I fell.

Waiting to feel the impact of my face hitting the ground, I felt something warm, smoothing and comfortable.

Opening my eyes, Natsume's eyes met mine.

"Na-Natsume!" I was shocked. Trying to get up as quickly as possible, Natsume made it impossible. He held onto my hand.

"Don't go."

My eyes widen.

"W-what?"

"Don't go."

My face turned the colour of his eye.

He inched his face closer to mine. I didn't react.

His lips brushed against mine.

He pressed his mouth against mine.

I leaned against the tree.

I was about to protest that people might see this as I opened my mouth.

He took this as an opportunity to push his tongue in.

I blushed even harder.

It was getting a little hard to breathe.

I want him to kiss me more. More!

Without hesitation, I pushed my tongue into his too.

He tasted so sweet..warm..unbearable..in a good way.

" You have no idea -"

I placed my finger against his lips. "Shush."

I pushed myself against him, kissing him back with my arms wrapped around his neck.

"I love you." I whispered into his ear.

"I love you too.." he whispered back, stroking my brunette hair.

The beeping noise from the machine seems to be going softer and softer.

"Natsume..don't go." I sobbed and hugged his hand tighter.

Beep, beep, beep, beep.

He gave me one of my favourite smiles from him.

Beep, beep, beep, beep.

"No..Natsume.." I murmured, crying even harder.

Beep, beep, beep, beep.

He stroked my hair gently, enjoying every touch of it.

Beep, beep, beep, beep.

"You promised you will marry me when we grow up.."

Beep, beep, beep, beep.

He placed his hand on my cheek. I think my tears wet his hand.

Beep, beep, beep, beep.

"Natsume.." I cupped his hand with my hand.

Beep, beep, beep, beep.

"Remember.." He whispered, "I..will forever..love..you..."

Beep, beep, beep, beeppppppp.

The last words came out from his mouth.

"Mikan..."

His hand fell from my face. It landed on the bed.

"Natsume?" I shooked him. "Natsume, stop sleeping..."

His body remained, pale, sick, and lifeless.

Hotaru hugged me from behind.

I sweared it was the worst day of my life.

"Natsume!" I screamed. I kept crying, non-stop.

The rest of my friends remained, quiet. The girls were sobbing. The boys were biting their teeth, preventing to show any signed of weakness in front of the girls. But I knew they were just as devastated as us.

I etched slowly to his face, pressing my lips onto his.

"Natsume, I love you too."

It was the day Natsume Hyuuga passed away from a car accident. He was only 17. He was a teen just like us. Why must this happened to him? To us?

Remember this Natsume Hyuuga, I would love you forever and ever.


Cheesy - ..oh god. I'm tearing up. I was listening to 'Diamonds' by Rihanna when I wrote this. I swear, this story would get a whole lot worst when you're reading this and listening to the song together with it. Thank you for reading this. I hope this story would get many, many reviews. No flaming. I still can't believe I managed to finish this story without breaking down hard.