Disclaimer: I do not own Gakuen Alice
Chapter 2
"Hmmm, what am I going to do with you now?" Natsume pondered upon her request. "Pretty please Natsume I can't go out with this kind of clothes." Mikan pleaded.
"No."
"Please Natsume!"
"No."
"Hmp." Mikan pouted and try to think of other excuse for Natsume to buy her dress and other things she needed. Anyone cannot blame him for declining her request. Imagine Natsume Hyuuga, a heartthrob and cool guy buying lady's dress on a boutique? He thinks that his image will be ruined. Not only that but girls there will be drooling and throw themselves to him. It will piss him big time to be chased around the ladies store. Mikan continued pleading and arguing with Natsume.
An angel in disguise came to the rescue when a knock on the door was heard. Natsume opened the door and the person squealed.
"Natsume- nii! I miss you!" a young lady enveloped him into a bear hug.
"Aoi, what are you doing here? How did you find me?" Natsume asked.
"Uhm, why? Don't you want to see you sister?" she sighs and places her hands in her heart and pretend to be hurt.
Natsume rolled his eyes. "No. I won't miss a hag sister like you."
"Oh come on brother. Our parents already knew this place that's why I'm here. They will soon come over to convince you to go back home." Aoi said enthusiastically and added: "But first let me in. I'm tired and my luggage is so heavy."
'Crap, Mikan is in the living room. I need to explain first to my sister before she could think of wrong conclusion.' Too late because suddenly he heard her squeal and jump like a ten-year old kid. She already went inside and sees Mikan.
"Oh joy! My brother has a beautiful girlfriend at last! Hi. I'm Aoi, what's your name? oh I'm glad that he found someone to love." She beamed and continues her endless talking while the two sweat dropped.
"Shut- up Aoi!"
"Uhm, hello Aoi- chan. I'm Mikan Izumi and I'm not his girlfriend." Mikan interrupted.
"Oh really, then how come you aren't his girl when in fact you are wearing one of his shirt?" she asked mischievously.
"Er- uhm, I borrowed it. You see I've lost my things on the train station. They rob all my money and clothes so I have to ask help from your brother which happens to be there." She lied and answers uneasily. "Sure." Aoi replied with a hint of sarcasm.
"Oi, you can borrow clothes from her and please drag her out. Go to shopping, everything, I don't care. My head hurts by your combined irritating voices. "Hey!" replied the two in unison. "Just move on." He pushed the two inside the room to change.
"Finally, peace at last!" he said when the two exited the apartment.
During their shopping, Mikan stay alert for possible anger. She has to leave this place immediately. She bought her necessary things for her journey/hiding before she finally let go out of the country.
They enjoy each other's company and even share the same love for Howalons. They also decided to bring Natsume one box to force him to eat sweets. More like to annoy him.
The two ladies arrive around 6 pm and noticed that Natsume wasn't home. Aoi planned on eating dinner outside but Mikan insisted that she will cook. It makes Aoi to admire her more and smile for his brother found a wonderful woman. She have to tell this to her parents when they get back.
A while later, Natsume arrive. He is fascinated by the very delicious smell of food. He instantly thought of his mother and proceeds to the kitchen. Instead of his mother, he found Mikan preparing dinner while humming soft tune. He involuntarily smiles.
Mikan turned around and was shocked to see him standing at the corner. She immediately composed herself and greeted him with a smile. "Good evening Natsume! Your sister is at the room and I prepare dinner for us."
"Hn." He immediately leaves the kitchen and proceeds to where his sister is. He knocks on the door. Aoi opened it. They talk about their parents and how they are doing. Also, he told her about his life alone after he left their home.
At the dining table, Aoi is happy and pleased by the food serve by Mikan while Natsume seemed he don't care. But inside, it's the opposite.
"Wow Mikan- nee, you really have a talent in cooking. I'm sure your future husband will not dare to leave for other woman." She looked at his brother with glint in the eye.
"Thank you Aoi, my mom thought me how to cook when I was younger. Her passion is cooking. Actually, she is a chef before she married my father."
"Oh so our mothers should meet each other. They both love cooking. Please tell your mom and I will also do to ours." Aoi suggested.
Mikan lowered her head. "I can't Aoi, sorry but she died a year ago."
"Sorry."
"It's okay, anyway let's eat." She dig in her meal and eat. While eating, she noticed Natsume was looking at her. "What?"
"Nothing."
"Why are you looking at me and not eating your own food? You don't like it?" She asked.
"Hn, I'm just looking at you and wait for you to collapse on the ground." He said emotionless which caused both Aoi and Mikan to stop eating. "What do you mean brother?"
"Who knows that maybe she put poison on the food. You two die first before me." He smirked.
Mikan was reddening with anger and ready to kill him on the spot. "You!" she stand and ready to punch him but Aoi stopped her and drag her to the corner. "Relax mikan- nee, we will get him later. Remember the Howalons? He really hated sweets. We will stick to the plan." She whispered. "Okay. I will control myself. But he is really getting into my nerves."
When they get back at the table, Natsume is already munching and enjoying the food. Before they could ask, he said: "I guess it's safe because the two of you is still alive." They remained quiet. "I must say that the food is good." Mikan smiled. 'At lest he knows how to appreciate.'
"Uhm. Natsume and Aoi, thank you for all of your help. I must say goodbye because tomorrow I'm going. I cannot stay here long. You know the reason Natsume."
"Oh really! How sad you will not be able to meet mom and dad. They will arrive tomorrow night." Natsume was shocked by the sudden news that their parents were coming.
After the dinner, the girls started their plan. Aoi suddenly hug his brother. "Brother, I have something to tell you." she said sweetly.
"What is it Aoi?"
"Uhm please don't be mad. I know I am too young for this but I…I…I'm getting married." She said nervously.
Natsume's mouth flung wide open.
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"WHAT…?" He did not finish his sentence because of Mikan. She crept behind him and locked his head while her free hand shoves the piece of sweet in his mouth. Her hand remained there while Aoi sat on his lap and hug him tightly which makes him unable to move. They explained to him that it is only a joke and revenge.
His face turned crimson which could match his eyes. He don't have a choice so he just swallowed the food. The two released him and run as fast as they could toward their room and locked it. They laugh all the way because of his reaction. It's a mixture of embarrassment, anger, shock and disgust. He pound on the door hard and continuous wanting revenge. He gave up when one of his neighbors shouted at him to shut up.
Later that night, Aoi bid goodbye and went to the hotel she is staying in. unknown to his brother, she get video of him in his most embarrassing moment.
The next morning, Aoi arrive at his brother's apartment but found it empty. There she found a note from him.
Aoi,
If you are reading this right now, Mikan already left God- knows- where. Also, don't look for me and tell mother and father the same. Please do understand that I have to leave not because I hate them but I would rather enjoy my life alone than be tied in a relationship that I never believe in.
You know that they will force me to marry someone grandfather chooses as stated in his will in exchange of the company. You know me Aoi.
Take care of yourself and them for me.
Natsume.
Meanwhile…
Mikan was on the train station buying ticket. Later, she was sitting on the bench when she was accompanied by someone. She looked-up the person and her eyes widened.
"N-Natsume?"
"Hn." She looked at him then to the bag beside him. "What are you doing here? Where's Aoi and why did you bring your things? Are you going home?" she asked.
"No. I'm coming with you." he replied with boredom expression.
"Why?"
He did not answer her. The train arrive and when they are about to enter, voices were heard from a distant. "There! It's her. Hurry get her!" a man with black suit said.
"Natsume, they found…" before she could continue, he grabbed her hand and hurriedly ran inside the train. The group of men follows them but fortunately, the door closed and the train started to move.
