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Guessing Game
Chapter 02: First Meeting
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Mikan was lucky. It always seemed that lady luck was on her side; things never did go wrong when it came to her and her affairs.
But…
…when something unexpected happens to ruin that cycle of good fortune. Mikan knows something bad is bound to happen.
Unexpected Happening #1:
Hotaru made me breakfast, walked me to the door AND saw me off with a smile.
You know that creepy smile that makes you doubt if they're sane at all? Not to mention that weird glint I saw in her eyes that time I mentioned how much money I would get from my job.
Hotaru doesn't do breakfast and smiles. Her coldness is what makes her… her! Ergo, I have concluded that something bad or weird (but mostly bad) is about to happen.
Unexpected Happening #2:
Sumire, the apartment complex bully, didn't scream at my face today. She even said Hi… with a smile. Yes, a smile.
She doesn't say hi! More importantly she doesn't smile at ME! She screams at me and demands for me to disappear from her sight!
Then again, I guess having her greet me instead of having her screaming into my face so early in the morning was a nice change. Hmm. I never did find out why she was that mean to me. But hey, that's not our topic right now.
Mikan shuddered as she reviewed the latest happenings that had taken place that morning. Maybe it was some bad omen that's telling her not to show up for the interview. Maybe something bad will happen. Like the building collapsing… or… like some stray stack of papers catching fire and setting fire to the whole place…or…or… Mikan gulped as she grasped the familiar handle of the door to her favorite coffee shop. Maybe coffee would calm her down. Coffee always did calm her down.
Oh how wrong she was on that.
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Natsume growled in annoyance as he sluggishly made his way down the side walk. First, he was forced to show up for a stupid job interview. Second, he was forced to wake up at friggin' 7 a.m. to get ready for said stupid interview. And now, he was again forced to get coffee for his friggin' father. Since when was he an errand boy? Just because his father's usual errand boy was sick didn't mean they could get him to do it. Just because his father needed his daily dose of caffeine didn't mean they could get him to do the work. But hell they had to tell his father and involve his money! And Natsume loved his money.
Anyway, that basically meant he had to waste his energy to walk from the coffee shop and back to his house in order to deliver the stupid cup full of brown liquid that looked like friggin' shit to his friggin' blackmailing father. Friggin' hell! He was using "friggin'" a lot today. And that was a sure sign that he was pissed. Very very pissed. Nothing could possibly ruin his day more. If there was, they or it, could just burn in hell.
Natsume entered the coffee shop from its west entrance, the closest exit/entrance to the side he was walking from. He didn't need to tire himself that much for something like this. Now, what kind of coffee did that father of his want again?
Natsume narrowed his eyes as he stepped forward to get a closer look at the menu. At least, he had wanted to.
He cursed as he was suddenly jerked backwards by something or rather someone bumping into him. When he regained footing, he was treated to a perfect view of someone's rather childish polka-dot printed panties.
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Mikan gave out a panicked yelp as she fell to the ground. Sitting up a little, she massaged her aching backside and looked up at the person looming over her. Mikan blinked. This must be the person she bumped into! And, being the polite and well-mannered girl she was gave him a small smile and opened her mouth to apologize.
"About bumping into you, I'm so—"
"Hey,"
"Yes?" Mikan asked, still not bothering to get up from her position in the floor.
The boy smirked. "Nice panties,"
At the boy's words, Mikan turned beet red and suddenly shot up. W-when did he? How did he? Mikan felt her face heat up. Screw being polite and well-mannered! This was personal! Nobody takes a peek at her panties and gets away with it!
"Y-you pervert!" She screamed at the top of her voice, causing the other customers in the café to notice their little squabble. Good thing it was a little early in the morning, so there were only a small number of people present.
The boy who still seemed unfazed, just stared at her flatly.
Pointing an accusing finger at the unknown person, Mikan continued, "First you bump into me and didn't even have the friggin' gut to help me up and then you peek at my underwear?! You…you despicable excuse for a human being!"
"Hey now Polka-dots," He interrupted. "I didn't bump into you, you bumped into me,"
"My name is not polka-dots! And that's beside the point! You saw my underwear!"
"And it was a view I'd never pay to see again,"
"Why you!" Mikan screeched as she made a move to tackle the perverted boy only to be stopped by one of the café's personnel.
Mikan backed a way a little due to the employee's stepping in between them. The employee each gave them a look before speaking.
"Excuse me. I'd like to ask both of you, in behalf all the costumers here, to please take this outside,"
Mikan bit her lip. Oh great, she had forgotten that they were inside a café. She tends to loose herself whenever she gets pissed. Mikan quickly forced a bow and mumbled an apology, not noticing her perverted enemy slinking through the east exit.
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"Stupid pervert!" Mikan gritted out as she stomped her way into the Evergreen company's lobby. "He acts so rudely and then leaves me to clear that mess off for myself!"
Step. Step.
Why in the morning? Why did she have to meet a pervert like him so early in the morning?
Step. Step.
Now her mood is ruined! Frickin' ruined!
Step. Step.
Damn it!
Slam!
"Um… miss?"
Still too pissed of to register anything that was happening around her, Mikan continued, "That jerk! If I ever see him again I'll... I'll…Aaaahhh!!!" She screamed at the top of her voice. This was driving her mad! Nobody ever irritated her like this! Not even Sumire! He was going to pay…
"Excuse me…"
"I hate him! I hate him… so much!!!!"
After one last irritated shriek, Mikan finally quieted down. Closing her eyes she took a deep breath.
"Miss…?"
At the sound of another voice, Mikan's eyes snapped open. "Eh? Where am I?" She looked around. She was in a circular room full of people. People that were all staring at her in mild confusion. "Umm…"
"Um, well you see Miss…" An old man, who was probably one of the employees, started.
"Sakura," Mikan supplied.
"Miss Sakura, in your erm.. fit of rage, you seem to have lost sight of your surroundings and had accidentally walked into our company meeting," The employee cleared his throat as he noted Mikan's terrified and embarrassed expression, "Oh don't worry it's no problem at all. Now may I ask what your business here is?"
Mikan gulped. "Ah, the interview room. I was told to show up here for an interview,"
The employee nodded and smiled at her, "Ah, so you're the new employee," He walked to the door and motioned for Mikan to follow, "I'll show you there,"
"Ah… thank you!" Mikan exclaimed, running to the nice man's side.
The nice man turned to look at their audience, "Back to work people, we'll continue with the meeting momentarily,"
The others nodded, just as the closed with a small click.
Mikan swallowed. Of all the luck! My (technically) first day at work and I cause such a big mess! It's all that stupid pervert's fault for incurring my wrath so early in the morning! I promise if I ever see that guy again I'll break his neck! And if I can't do that… I'll just resort to more easier things that will still cause him pain! I hate you perverttttt!!!
"We're here,"
The nice man's gentle voice woke Mikan up from her homicidal planning. Blinking twice, she planted a grateful smile on her face as she thanked the old man.
The old man smiled, "You're welcome. If there's anything else you need, you can ask it from the person there waiting inside," He gave Mikan one last wave as he turned
around, "I will be leaving now,"
"Yes, thank you for everything!" Mikan called after him. She smiled. He was such a nice man! Now If only all men were like that, there'd be more peace in the world. She thought to herself as she pushed the door open. Stepping inside, she caught sight of another employee, looking quiet younger than the old man she met before. Looking closely she caught sight of another young man who comfortably had his eyes closed sitting in front of him.
Strange…the other guy looked somewhat familiar…
"Um excuse me, I was asked to come here for an interview and…" Mikan started softly.
"Ah you must be Miss Sakura, we've been expecting you," The mysterious man motioned for her to sit beside the other unknown person. As she took her seat, the man looked up to her and smiled, "Welcome to Evergreen Ms. Sakura, I am Andou Tsubasa, in charge of new employees,"
"Eh, uhm, nice to meet you sir," Mikan let a small smile creep to her face as she looked at the strange person next to her through the corner of her eyes.
I swear I've seen him somewhere…Mikan thought to herself.
"So then, before we start why don't you two introduce yourselves to each other?" Tsubasa offered, his freaky smile still plastered on his face.
"Um sure," Mikan mumbled as she stood up from her chair. She faced the strange guy, who was still comfortably seated in his chair as if he had heard nothing. Mikan raised an eyebrow, "Excuse me..."
The strange man stirred and his eyes slowly fluttered open as he slowly turned to Mikan's direction.
Hazelnut met crimson red.
Mikan felt a weird stir in her stomach as she felt heat rise up to her cheeks. Her shaking hands slowly made their way up until they were in level with her shoulders as she pointed at the man accusingly.
"YOU!"
Crimson-eyes stared at her flatly. Scrutinizing the seemingly pissed off girl, a smirk made its way to his lips. "Ah well… if it isn't polka-dots,"
A/N:
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