Chapter 2: Rejection Tuesday morning

I told you before that the story is not over right? Here goes…

It was Tuesday morning and since I'm the only person who arrives early at school (or so I thought), I decided to sit under the Sakura tree and rested. I started to think of what kind of day I will have. After that stupid incident, I'm sure life in school won't be so easy.

"Good morning." I voice whispered in my ear. I felt the person's breath tickle my ear. I jumped up to my feet and turned around. It was Hotaru, thank God.

"You scared the daylights out of me!" I said covering my ear and pointing an accusing finger at her. She chuckled at me. She enjoys teasing me. I don't mind, I like when she smiles. We sat back down under the tree and were silent for awhile.

"So…" she started breaking the silence between us. "When are you planning to tell me that you have a boyfriend?" she asked stressing the word boyfriend. A chill went up my spine when she asked me that question. It ruined my mood as I remembered everything that had happened yesterday.

"I don't have a boyfriend. It was just a big mistake." I said calmly. Hotaru gave me a 'tell-me-the-truth-or-I'll-shoot-you-with-my-baka-gun' look. I backed away a little, scared that she might really shoot me. Honestly sometimes I think that Hotaru and Hyuuga are relatives. "I'm telling the truth! I swear!" I said making cross signs across my chest and started to tell her what really happened that day. Hotaru sighed and leaned back on the tree trunk and stared at the blue sky.

"Do you think everyone will buy your story?" she asked still not looking at me. I also leaned back and stared at the sky.

"I wouldn't be taking a bath in blue slushie if they believed me." I said quietly. I haven't quite told her about the bathroom part.

"Would you like to come with me to the school festival?" Hotaru asked. I stared at her as if what she said was the oddest thing in the world. I grinned and nodded my head furiously.

"Thank you, Hotaru-Chan." I said and gave her a big bear hug. At first she tried to shake me off but she got tired and hugged me back. When I broke the hug Hotaru looked at her watch and stood up. "Where are you going?" I asked.

"Club duties." She answered. I gave her a good luck smile and she left.

Not long after students are starting to arrive. I decided to go to my classroom. As I was about to leave, someone grabbed me, covered me eyes and mouth, and pulled me deeper into the forest. The person was not alone; a lot of footsteps came along with it. I could smell the scent of the lake was refreshing and the sound of its running water was relaxing. It may be relaxing but my body froze due to tension.

"What do these people want from me?" I asked myself. The person grabbing me pushed me down the ground making me sit and removed all the hands that were covering my face. I kept my eyes closed so that whoever that person is and if that person has bad things to do with me, I won't see it and it will be over fast. I waited but nothing came.

"What are you doing?" the person asked. I know that voice. I opened my eyes and I saw the most beautiful crimson eyes I've ever seen. I backed away a little and it was Hyuuga. Along with him was group of friends. I closed my eyes again hoping that they were just images in my head but when I opened them they were still there.

"What do you want?" I asked him coldly as I stood up. I removed the dust on my skirt and pushed back my glasses. They were circling me, I felt like I was a prey of theirs. "I thought I told you to leave me alone." I said looking around hoping to find a way out.

"I know that. But there's something about you that is very-"

"Irritating?" I cut him off. I walked towards him hoping that he would give me some passage way but he didn't he blocked me more.

"Unsettling." He said. I shrugged it off and snorted under my breath.

"Let me go." I said sternly. He gave me an amused look.

"Why do you keep rejecting me? What is it that you don't like about me?" he asked. I stared at him for a while.

"You really want to know why I keep rejecting you?" I asked. He nodded furiously. I sighed and collected my thoughts. "I'll tell you if you promise me to let me go." I bargained.

"Deal." He said grinning like a crazy person. He seems to be enjoying himself.

"I only have one reason." I started. They were all looking at me as if I was to announce something that could put the whole world in danger. "Because I simply don't like everything about you, Hyuuga." I said coldly glaring at him. His expression was surprised. I guess he wasn't used to being hated. He froze on his spot and said nothing. "Now let me thru." I said pushing him aside slightly. He grabbed me again and made me face him. He leaned closer, our faces inches apart. He keeps on leaning forward because I was a few inches shorter.

"Stop…" he said quietly his bangs covering half of his face. I gave him a confused look. I wanted to get away but my body won't move. "Stop rejecting me." He said. He sounded like a homeless puppy. I became more confused.

"What is he saying? Is he crazy?" I thought to myself. "Give me one good reason why I should not reject you?" I decided to listen to his explanation on why he is doing this and beside I had nothing better to do. He leaned in closer.

"Because…" he whispered. I yelped inwardly when his breath touched the skin of my ear, it was cold. "The more you reject me…" he paused. He likes to give tension in situations. "The more I want you." He finished. The last sentence hit me. I felt the heat creep up to my face and I knew I was blushing. I shook it off and pushed him back.

"Is that so?" I asked. He nodded shyly. I was sure he didn't want his friends to hear what he just said. "Well then…" I said and he let go of me. His face was bright as if he was regaining his hope. "Get used to it because I will keep on rejecting you." I said dismissively and started to leave.

"I never knew I will witness the day that Natsume will be rejected." Koko said with shock in his voice. I grinned evily at that statement.

"Shut up!" was the last sentence I heard from Hyuuga that morning.

I was satisfied with myself for standing up to him. But a part of me tells me that the day isn't over yet. And something tells me that I just made the situation worse…

Homeplus: done! It's so early in the morning….

Natsume: what are you talking about? It's almost noon.

Homeplus: it is?

Mikan: Yeah… you woke up at 10 rememeber?

Homeplus: oh… anyways… thanks again for reading and wait for the next chapter! Jaa!

Mikan: Review please! Jaa