Memory Puzzle
Summary: Mikan lost her memory and lived with Narumi, until one day, Narumi had to move to England temporarily for his work. Until then, Mikan had to live with Narumi's nephew, Natsume, a bad tempered, handsome, cold guy who lived with his friends. As a girl who lost her memory, it is very hard for Mikan to live a life with Natsume. However, as time goes by, Mikan discovered something about Natsume… something unbelievable! Find out what it is!
Mikan's batch: 16 years old.
Narumi: 30 years old.
Chapter 1: Narumi's Departure and New Life
(Mikan's POV)
"Mikan!"
"Mikan!"
I turned my head to see the people who were calling my name. I saw a man and a woman. The man was tall, with his dark brown eyes, sharp nose and brown hair. By the sight of his looks, the man was 30 years old. While the woman, with her height for about 165 cm, crimson eyes and blonde hair, she was 25 years old.
"Mikan! Come here," called the woman.
"Come here, Mikan," called the man.
"Who are you?" I asked.
"We are..."
I opened my eyes. The first thing I saw was Narumi, looking worried.
"Nightmare?" he asked.
"No," I answered.
"… a same dream," I continued.
I've been having the same dream for the past few days. I wondered why and who were the man and the woman in my dream.
My parents had died and it is true that Narumi was not my real father, although he acted like one for my parents had died without me knowing their caused of death.
"Anyway, I need to talk to you. I'll be waiting in the dining room," said Narumi as he exited the room.
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(Normal POV)
After brushing her teeth, Mikan went to the dining room and pulled a chair across Narumi and started to eat her breakfast. It had been a long time since Narumi and Mikan ate breakfast together for Narumi was a very busy man who woke up early in the morning and go home late. Mikan felt happy after she realized how much she had missed this moment. However, it is very odd for Narumi to ask Mikan to go to the dining room and talk privately.
'He looks so serious,' thought Mikan.
"Mikan, you see… umm… I don't know how to say this… My company's business goes well… and… they are planning to go International," explained Narumi.
'I have a bad feeling about this,' thought Mikan as she was giving her full attention to Narumi.
"They are planning to open up a branch in England… and I am assigned to go there and take care of it..." continued Narumi.
"That's great! It's good to hear that!" replied Mikan.
"However, I can't possibly leave you alone here and I'll be staying there for awhile," said Narumi.
"Awhile? How long? Two weeks? Three weeks?" asked Mikan.
"No, Mikan, if it is that long, I will not be this worried, but, this time, it is at least 2 years minimum," said Narumi.
The phrase kept repeating in Mikan's head. She was thinking how much she would miss her 'father' and how lonely she would be. Even though Narumi was seldom at home except for weekend, he tried to make it to Mikan during weekend. He brought her to the park, to eat outside, etc.
"When will you leave?" asked Mikan.
"The day after tomorrow…" answered Narumi sadly.
"So, you will not be here during Christmas?" asked Mikan who was about to cry.
"Unfortunately Mikan, no… I'd love to spend Christmas time with you, but… I'm sorry…" he answered.
Mikan started to cry. She loved Narumi more than anything in the world for he was the one who took care of her after her parents died with an unknown reason. She knew that she would feel lonely and sad and miserable without Narumi.
However, Mikan knew that Narumi needs her support. It was a good chance for Narumi to be assigned to take care of England. It might be a way to be promoted.
"Don't cry, Mikan," said Narumi as he embraced her.
"… You know how much I'll miss you, spending time with you during weekend. I don't want to go too, but, this time, I have to…" continued Narumi.
"I am not crying!" denied Mikan as she tried to stop.
"What?" asked Narumi.
"I am not crying! If I am, that means I am not supporting you," answered Mikan.
"I have to support you! I cannot cry! I know that you are thinking about me too! I know you do this for me too because… because… you are my father…" continued Mikan.
Narumi was surprised by what Mikan said and gave her a warm smile.
"Thank you, Mikan… I'm sorry…" Narumi said.
"… Anyway, despite your clumsiness and innocence and kindness and some stupidity in your head, I decided to not to leave you alone," said Narumi.
"What was that supposed to mean?" asked Mikan as she stepped hard on Narumi's leg. Narumi frowned.
"Mikan! That hurts! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!" said Narumi as he continued frowning.
"An… An… Anyway, I want you to stay with my nephew, Natsume during my stay in England. He lives in Tokyo. He may be a cold guy, but once you know him, he's a nice person. He's smart too!" said Narumi.
"Tokyo? How about my school?" asked Mikan.
"You'll be moving school there… with him," replied Narumi.
"Dad! How could you! He's a guy and… and… I don't know him! What if he does something pervert to me?" asked Mikan.
"As far as I know, he's not that type of person," replied Narumi.
"As far as I know… how far do you know?" asked Mikan as she quoted Narumi's phrase.
"Don't worry! I heard, he also lives with his friends!" said Narumi comforting Mikan.
"How about his parents?" asked Mikan.
"His parents? Well, his dad is a great business man and moved to America. His mom? Well, she moved there too with her husband. They left Natsume with Persona. He is the one who replace Natsume's parents until Natsume moves to America after he finishes his high school," replied Narumi.
"… The address is on the fridge and I am late for work! I need you to pack up starting now, okay?" said Narumi as he took his suitcase and went for work.
It was a good thing that Mikan was on her winter holiday. Otherwise, she'll be late too. She cleaned up the house and thought how much Narumi cared for her and how much she would miss him and the house, where she had lived for eleven years.
'I hope I can get along with Natsume…' she thought.
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(Two days later)
"Alright, we separate here… I have to go to the 'International flight'" said Narumi.
"Dad…" called Mikan.
"What is it, Mikan?" asked Narumi.
"Take care and please don't be so hard on yourself… Don't forget to eat breakfast… And promise me… promise me that you'll be back…" said Mikan as she hugged Narumi.
"You too, Mikan… Take care of yourself and keep on emailing me… Inform me and tell me everything from you email, ok?" replied Narumi.
"Alright… see you, dad…" said Mikan as tears were starting to fall out her eyes.
Mikan went to check in her flight and went straight to the waiting room. After one and a half hour of waiting, Mikan went in to the plane.
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(Arrived at Natsume's house, Tokyo)
It was snowing and Mikan could feel the coldness of the air. She was looking for the address for awhile and stopped her steps in front of a house… A big house… In fact, it is huge and can be called… A mansion.
She could hear a loud music from inside. She rang the bell once and waited for awhile… No one answered… She rang the bell again, but there was no answer. She started to be impatient and rang the bell again and again. Someone answered…
'At last' she thought.
"Do you think we're deaf?" Who is it?" asked the boy furiously.
"I… I am Mikan Sakura. My dad, Narumi, went to England and asked me to stay here. If I may ask, is this Natsume's house?" asked Mikan who started to feel nervous.
There was a moment of silence for awhile.
"So, you're sent by that bastard, Narumi, huh?" said the boy.
"My Dad is not a bastard, you jerk!" replied Mikan, defending Narumi.
"We're having party here, you can wait outside until the party's over…" replied the boy.
"Wha… What? Don't you know how cold it is outside?!" replied Mikan, but it was too late. The boy had disconnect the connection to the bell.
Mikan rang the bell again, but there was no answer at all. She rang and rang the bell again until she felt tired and sat outside the mansion… waiting for someone to open up the door.
'He's so rude! How long will the party be over? This coldness, it's very cold' she thought as she started to take out her clothes and felt bored and fell asleep.
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(After 3 hours)
"My… My… Who is this cute girl sleeping outside?"
Mikan opened her eyes and saw a boy at her age with his blue eyes and blonde hair with a handsome raven haired boy and crimson eyes boy at the same age.
"Natsume… is this your doing?" asked the blonde boy to the raven haired boy.
Mikan opened her eyes wider as she heard the name, 'Natsume'. She stood up and ran to him.
"So, you are Natsume? I was sent here by your uncle, Narumi. I rang the bell and there was someone who answered. He was so rude and asked me to wait outside. He said that there was party inside… and… and…" Mikan was about to continue when she started to feel headache and fainted.
Before she could fall on the ground, Natsume caught her body and carried her bridal style. The blonde boy, Ruka, placed his hand on Mikan's forehead and felt her body temperature that was not normal. Natsume brought her inside. He placed her on the bed.
"Is this your doing, Natsume? As far as I know, I saw only you answered the bell," said Ruka.
"She was disturbing us during the party. It was her fault for coming in not on the right time!" replied Natsume.
"Shame on you! You are so selfish! Oh, poor girl!" cursed Ruka.
"… I don't care, but I want you to take responsibility of this!" continued Ruka.
"Whatever" said Natsume as he was about to leave the room.
"Natsume! I am serious now! Or, I'll make you sorry!" said Ruka, a bit shouting.
"Water to decrease her body temperature! Keep an eye on her!" said Natsume emotionlessly.
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Mikan opened her eyes. She still felt her headache. She saw Natsume, bringing a bowl of soup and porridge.
"Natsume?" asked Mikan.
There was a moment of silence.
"Hey, I'm Ruka, so, you're awake?" asked Ruka who came in from nowhere.
"Yeah…" replied Mikan.
"What do you feel?" asked Ruka.
"Headache…" replied Mikan.
"Go and eat the soup and get some rest. Natsume! Say sorry!" ordered Ruka.
"Sorry? What for?" asked Mikan.
"Well, you see, the person who answered your bell was him…" answered Ruka truthfully.
"What?! You're that jerk?!" shouted Mikan.
"Who are you calling a jerk?" asked Natsume, emotionlessly.
"Who else beside you?" answered Mikan.
Natsume smirked.
A vein popped out from Mikan.
"What's with THAT attitude?!" shouted Mikan.
"Attitude? You should look at the mirror!" answered Natsume as he exited the room.
"Grrr! Hey! Come back you!" shouted Mikan as she was about to get up of the bed, but Ruka stopped her.
"Mikan… that's your name, right? I am representing him to apologize. Please forgive his rudeness…" said Ruka.
"… now, why don't you eat the soup and sleep..." advised Ruka.
"Alright…" said Mikan.
I was reading when I got this idea. It's not done yet, but I need review. I'm sorry for those people who read "The Secret Behind The New Students" I'll update it as soon as possible. This is just Mikan's first day. The new days will be better. I hope you like it…