Chapter 2!
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5 years ago…
Natsume Hyuuga is in his college years. He just started his first year in Tokyo University under Business Management. He is truly an excellent student so it is no question why he got in, in such a great school.
Even before he entered the classroom, people already knew that Natsume Hyuuga would be studying because aside from being in the top list in the entrance exam, he is the only son of the owner of Hyuuga Company, the top running business company in Japan.
"Hey! Is that Natsume Hyuuga?" a boy in blue shirt pointed.
Everybody turned to look who just entered the classroom. It was really no other than Natsume Hyuuga.
Natsume, noticing all the looks and gawks, just ignored them. He is used to it anyway. He sat down on the seat near the window and counted in his thoughts,
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"Hi Natsume!" a girl wearing a red blouse with short skirt greeted.
"Exactly as I counted." He thought.
He smirked and took a quick glance at the girl and noticed how slutty she was.
"I am Luna Koizumi." She introduced, extending her hand.
Noticing that Natsume just ignored her hand, she took it back, grunted then left.
The class was okay and right after class ended, Natsume quickly left but before he did, someone called him, "Hey! You forgot this." She said, waving a paper.
Natsume turned to see a girl in casual clothes, slowly approaching him. He didn't notice from afar that the girl has long, wavy hair, brown eyes, long eyelashes, fair skin and has soft face features. He was quite astounded for a while.
Natsume's POV
"Here." She handed me the paper. But instead of taking it I said, "I'm Natsume Hyuuga," and suddenly reached out my hand.
She laughed before taking my hand. It was unexpected.
"I'm Azumi. I know who you are, you're quite famous." She said, smiling.
"Of course. Of course. How can I forget?" I thought, hitting myself mentally.
"I need to go." I said.
"Okay. See you around."
I left the school as soon as I can.
I totally felt out of character when I reached out my hand. It was like a string pulled me to do so. That was the first time I felt so stupid in front of a girl. I looked so uncool.
"Why did I do that?" I wondered.
"Maybe it was just because she didn't have that kind of look when she handed me the paper. The intention was pure." I said, trying to convince myself.
I went home that day still uneasy with the meeting I had with her. I guess college couldn't be so bad.
End of POV
The college without his best friend Ruka was quite boring since Ruka decided to study in States where his family is. But since the meeting with Azumi his college life started to have more meaning and color than just learning about lessons, he learned something very important…LOVE.
"I can't believe it." A girl said.
"What do you mean?" another girl ask her, confused.
"You know, the Azumi of art section is going out with the Natsume Hyuuga."
"Really? She's very lucky."
Natsume started going out with Azumi just yesterday and the news spread around the campus like brush fire. But as if he cares, he wanted it that way anyway. It wasn't easy asking her to say yes.
Flashback…
Ever since their first meeting, Natsume has been quite anticipating their next meeting.
"What is wrong with you?" He asked himself, mentally.
"I really hoped Ruka was here and I could ask him." He thought.
He has become quite not himself during these times which was actually very weird since it was for the first time.
"Love at first sight?" he thought.
"No. Can't be. Can't be." He shook his head.
"Mr. Hyuuga, is there a problem?" his professor asked, eyeing him curiously.
He suddenly realized that he was still in class and was shaking his head like there was a problem. Everyone was looking at him, waiting for an answer.
"No. Continue." He said, quite arrogant for a student but anyway some things never change.
The professor continued his lesson and Natsume this time was staring at the window, something caught his eye. He smiled, unconsciously.
Just as classes ended, Natsume quickly left the classroom and went to the library. Don't know why but he just felt like it.
"If it isn't Mr. Hyuuga." A voice said.
Natsume turned around to see who it was and smiled inside to see who it was.
"You work here?" he asked, seeing the books she was carrying about to return it to its shelves.
"No. Just helping. Can I help you, Mr. Hyuuga?"
"Natsume will do." He said, politely.
"Can I help you, Natsume?" she said, smiling sweetly.
"Maybe I can help you, Azumi." He said, returning the smile, taking some of the books from her hands.
Ever since, they have become quite close and Natsume realized what really hit him, he was in love. That was about the time that he started making moves.
He opened up more to her and never showed his arrogant, proud self to her, afraid that this might turn her off.
He did a lot of things a suitor would usually do. Like sending flowers, chocolates and even stuff toys. This was not totally him but that didn't matter him for he was even ready to give everything.
It took 3 weeks before he got a yes. Not so long but for the type of Natsume Hyuuga, it was long enough. Everything was so perfect.
End of Flashback
"Natsume is it really fine?" she asked, tugging his arms.
"Don't worry." He said assuring her by taking her hand in his and smiled.
They have been going out for almost 4 years now and for the first time ever Azumi will meet Natsume's father.
In a fancy restaurant was there meeting place. There inside waiting was his father who was always punctual unlike his son but this time his son arrived on time.
"Natsume. Sit down." His father said.
His father was looking at Azumi from head to toe. Azumi just bowed her head as a form of greeting and respect and then motioned her to sit.
"I don't know why but I'm actually nervous." Natsume thought, rubbing his hands.
Natsume isn't your type of person who gets nervous. His confidence is above all our levels but for now his confidence seems to be fading and he doesn't know why. It's not that he doesn't have confidence in Azumi, it's just that maybe his father will not accept. Sometimes, his father really makes unexpected decisions.
The waiter started serving their food. They were very silent and Azumi was absolutely very nervous. Natsume noticed this and he took her hands in his.
"Azumi, right?" Mr. Hyuuga started talking.
"Yes sir." She replied, trying her best not to stutter.
"So you go to the same school as Natsume's?"
"Yes sir."
"You're also the same year as him."
"Yes sir."
"Is that the only words in your dictionary? Yes sir?" Mr. Hyuuga said, quite rudely.
Azumi just looked down.
"You could at least say, "Yes sir. I go to the same school as him or something." Mr. Hyuuga continued.
"Dad! What are you doing?" Natsume asked, trying to keep his cool.
"I'm sorry sir." Azumi interrupted.
"Never mind that. Let's continue eating." Mr. Hyuuga said, not looking up while slicing his steak.
Natsume tried his best and ignore the conversation a while ago. He ate silently.
It was already time for dessert.
"So what is your course?" Mr. Hyuuga said, again trying to make a conversation.
"Umm…I'm taking up Fine Arts sir."
"Fine Arts." Mr. Hyuuga repeated, nodding his head a little. "Don't you think that's not a very good course when it comes to finding a good job and earning money?"
Azumi just looked down, finding nothing to say.
"But, I love painting and drawing sir." Azumi finally said.
"Stop…" Natsume was about to say something but was cut off.
"But that doesn't make you rich. Don't you think you don't fit my son?" Mr. Hyuuga said with his arrogant tone.
Natsume stood up.
"What the hell are you doing?" Natsume said.
"Did you invite her here just to insult her? You have no right to say who's fit for me or not. Just because she doesn't benefit you that doesn't mean she doesn't fit me." Natsume continued.
Azumi just stayed quiet, feeling her tears well up in her eyes.
"Let's go Azumi." Natsume said, taking Azumi with him.
Then, they dashed out of the fancy restaurant.
"You don't understand." Mr. Hyuuga whispered to himself, shaking his head.
I'm sorry. My father is just like that." Natsume apologized, seeing his girlfriend cry.
"Don't worry about me. I want to go home." Azumi said, sadly.
"Okay. I'll drive you home." Natsume offered.
On the way home, they were both silent. Azumi was just staring out the window watching the city lights.
They have finally arrived. Azumi opened the car door but before she did Natsume was already out, opening the door for her.
Azumi smiled a little and said, "Thank you." She was about to turn but Natsume caught her wrist.
"Are you okay?"
Azumi just nodded in reply. With that Azumi turned and left Natsume.
Natsume quickly left and drove fast to go home, anger is really welling up.
He arrived home and because of hurry he didn't park his car properly.
He slammed open the door to his father's office.
"WHAT THE HECK DID YOU DO?!" He shouted.
"Calm down Natsume." His father coolly said.
"Calm down?! Hmpf." He snorted.
"She doesn't fit you. You don't match."
"What the hell do you know about her?!"
"I can just see it. You are a heir and you need a strong woman." His father replied, now standing up.
"You are saying that she isn't a strong woman?! What the hell do you really know?!" Natsume yelled.
"There are a lot of ways to know a person. She doesn't know how to defend. She just sat there and cried, didn't even care to say something. Too dependent, knowing that you'll defend her." His father said.
"I don't care what you say. I want to defend her. It has nothing to do with her not being strong." With that Natsume stormed out of the room.
"She'll just gonna hurt you." Mr. Hyuuga whispered to the shadow of his son that had just left.
"Natsume's father was really rude, much ruder than him." She thought.
"I can't believe I made a fool of myself." She thought as she drank a can of beer.
Azumi just stared at the walls of her room not knowing what to do. Because of what happened that night, she can't sleep.
From the beginning she never thought that Natsume would really like her. She pretended that day that she wasn't astounded with him like others were but the truth was she was all bubbly inside. When Natsume extended his hand to her, she knew that this would be the best tactic she could use.
There is nothing wrong with that. They ended up together anyway. But…it sounds kind of wrong.
That's it! How was it? I know it feels weird that Natsume had fallen for another woman other than Mikan but anyway, continue reading since their love story will come sooonnn.
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-ECO