Polka-Dots?


Mikan


An inarticulate sound escaped the back of my throat and my eyelids dropped in an involuntary action as I clutched the raven-haired man's shoulders tightly, my nails digging into his skin. I tried remembering my skills, the basic strategies of killing or simply injuring a Demon from my classes, but my mind was blank with panic. In the brief moment between life and death, my mind washed over a sense of peace.

That peace was shattered when I forced myself to think, to think, dammit!

I tried to keep myself alive, to keep myself breathing. I felt his thin lips against my neck and tried to jerk out of his steel grasp. I did mention that I tried, not succeeded, right? His warm breath brushed up against my skin, and it wasn't hurtful, but not entirely pleasing either.

And I was dying!

I managed to shift my body, and then it hit me. This Demon was drinking my fucking blood!

I was in complete panic mode as I punched and shoved his hands away. Something clicked inside me then, like a wire being forced into place. I inhaled sharply, then I brought up my knee in a rapid motion and hit his groin with everything I had.

He groaned and let me go. I fell into the pale concrete, hurting my already broken back, and tried to get up. Surprisingly, I managed to break out into a sprint, and I opened my eyes wide, fighting through the heavy slumber the was slowly swallowing me.

And then I fell. I wanted to scream, to run, to shriek for help, but I was just too damn tired to do anything. My eyelids fluttered and black spots appeared in my vision. Yeah, this was it. I was a goner. Totally dead.

Just bury me in the ground and get over with it already.

"Mikan," I heard the Demon murmur. This was it; he was going for the easy kill. Because I was so fragile, so completely Angel. "I'm sorry." the monster whispered harshly, which was fitting for a filthy beast like him. I heard Ruka's agonized scream from behind me and was a little relaxed since there was someone that actually would mourn for me right now.

And then, I was positive I died.


I didn't know when I came to, but I felt something- a searing pain -build up inside me like a flame. It was so painful that I could only wish to die.

Why wasn't I dead?

Then, I heard harsh voices speaking.

"What the hell were you thinking, Natsume?" a male voice snarled. It was cold and deadly, enough to make me want to run and hide behind a hole. "Why didn't you kill her when you had the chance?"

"I don't know, dammit!" I heard a familiar voice snap. The one that hadn't killed me- my Demon.

"Why didn't you kill her? She's the last remains of the Royal Angel Blood and you have to kill her!" the harsh voice growled. "They've been our bitter enemies sine the dawn of time!"

"I want to keep her." my Demon said angrily.

"What is your problem, Hyuuga?" a female voice demanded. "Don't tell me you've actually fallen for this thing." her voice was sharp and quiet, like a witch's.

Did she just call me a thing? I was an Angel, not an animal!

"She could be useful. If we used her to get the Angels like bait, then she could live for a few days." my Demon- Natsume -said sternly.

A few days. I didn't say anything; just played dead. I had just a few days to live.

It was quiet, then a softer voice spoke.

"I think it would be alright to let all three of them live for a while, Persona. They could be useful." it was the kindest voice I'd heard so far, almost like an Angel's. I wondered what a sweet girl like her was doing here.

"Fine," Persona spat. "But you'd better take care of them. Hotaru, Natsume, Aoi, if anything goes wrong, its all on you."

"Why me?" Hotaru hissed. "I don't want to babysit these pathetic saints."

"Stop being such a bitch, Hotaru." Natsume snapped. Hotaru hissed at him.

"Don't intimidate me, Hyuuga." Hotaru sniped back.

"Both of you, enough." Aoi spoke quietly. "I'll take care of the one in the dungeons. Natsume, you take care of the Royal one, and Hotaru, please take care of the blonde beside her." I heard the shuffling of her feet, and then, she was gone. Her floral scent, like roses, vanished as soon as she ran out of the room.

For the first time, I noticed that someone's back was pressed against mine. I shifted and sniffed the warm scent of French vanilla. Ruka . . . .

"Hey, polka dotted girl," Natsume snapped. I kept my eyes closed. Maybe if I played dead, he'd think I was a goner. And I was so not answering to that name. My heart rate quickened at the thought, and I mentally cursed myself when Natsume snorted.

"Cut the crap, I know you're alive." Stupid, stupid Demons and their sensitive hearing.

"I'll slap her for you," Hotaru suggested.

"No thanks," Natsume replied blandly.

It was quiet then. I squirmed as I felt Ruka's sleeping body rise from mine, and I roughly heard Hotaru mutter, "Damn he's heavy" as she walked away with him in her grasp. It terrified me to think of him in her grasp. I imagined she was ugly and vile with a witch's face, a long nose, and thin, sharp fingers that resembled a psychopath's. Then again, I had never met a Demon who wasn't attractive in one way or another.

I felt a harsh tug at my wrist.

"Ouch!" I cried out, my eyes snapping open. I blinked.

My hazel-gold eyes met red ones. It was like the first time we met all over again. I stared into his eyes, and he stared back, but soon broke the contact. He folded his black wings at his side and tucked his arm under one.

"Get up," he said gruffly. "Unless you want me to carry you like a sack of rice."

"No," I immediately shouted, pulling up. I dusted myself off and set my eyes straight at him, a slight look of apprehension crossing my features. I had just said 'no' to a Demon. Natsume stared at me coldly.

"Kick my balls again, and you're dead," he said ominously.

I swallowed dryly. He wasn't kidding. I must've just imagined it when he apologized to me. This Demon was a freaking bastard. Just like all Demons.

"Don't apologize to me when you don't really mean it, Demon," I snapped at him coldly. "If it's one thing I can't stand, it's when someone lies straight to my face."

Shit. I didn't just say that to a Demon. Fuck, fuck, fuck, someone please kill me now . . .

I squeezed my eyes shut, waiting for a blow. But nothing happened. When I opened my eyes, Natsume was freaking smirking at me!

"What?" I asked, confused. "Aren't you going to kill me?"

How could I joke about my own death?

"Hmm," he said absently, studying my face. He seemed to be considering something, putting a thoughtful finger to his chin. For some reason, his silent little bad boy smirk made me want to punch him.

"What?" I practically screamed.

"Nothing." Natsume responded, lifting his cold eyes to her face one more time. He studied me critically. "Did you know you were of Royal Blood?" he suddenly asked.

I was speechless, gaping at him like a fish.

"Me?" I choked out. "Are you sure?"

"One-hundred percent. Adopted?"

". . . Yeah."

"Know your parents?"

"No. . . "

"Exactly, Polka-dots."

I was confused. That stupid nickname was really bothering me.

"My name is Mikan," I said firmly.

"Oh, I know, Polka. But nicknames are way better." he smirked in a way that made me want to blush for some reason.

"Why polka-dots?" I wondered. I loved polka-dots; they were my favorite pattern. How did he know that? Was he a telepath? A stalker? Or was I just a helpless pushover?

"You don't know?" he was trying hard not to laugh, and his lips were twitching a lot. Truth be told, it was pretty sexy, the way he moved his lips.

"No," I replied, blushing fully.

He rolled his eyes, then, he twisted his hands around my back. And then . . . . .

. . . .

?

"YOU FREAKING BASTARD!" I screamed, slamming the door with as much force as I had. "I'M GOING TO KILL YOU, YOU HEAR? I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU GRABBED MY ASS!"

Yeah, that was what happened. He lifted my skirt and gave my butt a good slap.

And you know what was worse?

He locked me inside the dark, creepy room alone and walked away, snickering. Freaking sncikering.

Douche bag.


TO BE CONTINUED


Author's Note: I'll try to update as fast as this! And, sorry for being so quick-paced with this story! Reviews are appreciated! Luv u all! 3