CHAPTER 2

I was looking on my computer searching the web for more information about Natsume Hyuuga. I have learned that his parents are currently on tour, so I am guessing that he might be home alone. He has already played a lot of songs some of which he has composed of himself. He can also play different instrument but he is very much skilled with the guitar.

I searched a bit for more, wanting to know more deeply in the cold demeanour of Hyuuga.

I found out that he is one wanted guy by the female population, he is not surprisingly a millionaire, and obviously he is distant with others and no more than that. It seems like he lives a very silent life. I closed my laptop and wondered with myself on why I was doing this, I should really give more focus on my task at hand.

"Mikan?" I heard a knock on the door. "Come in mum" my mum entered my room.

"Why are you still up so late?" she asked worriedly.

I sighed, "I was just thinking of an idea for the upcoming anniversary, Mr. Narumi asked us to compose a song to end the celebration" I said to her excitedly.

"Then you must really prepare of it sweetheart. Your school's name is relied on you"

I stand up and went to the piano in my room, I pressed random keys unconsciously.

"I know mum, but this guy that Mr. Narumi wanted me to collaborate with is so obnoxious and he doesn't want to help me out"

My mum sat on a nearby chair, "Well that must be very hard on your part then. Who is this guy that you have to collaborate with?"

"Natsume Hyuuga"

"The prodigy? Wow. I never knew he was an obnoxious lad, I have always thought that he was very good looking and charming" my mum said dreamily.

"Mum can you cut that out? It's kind of disgusting" I said and gave her a sickening look.

"Just enjoy this collaboration thing with that Natsume guy, maybe something will end up better" she gave me a knowing look.

I sighed and pressed the keys on my piano and I played "On The Way" (a/n: "On The Way" is owned by Yiruma)

I laid my back on my bed trying to relax even for a bit. I sighed and looked at the wall in my room, it was full of nonsense recognition, full of pieces of paper framed to be even preserved and be given special recognition but for me they are all just worthless pieces of junks.

I thought to myself about the collaboration and how forceful I might act on it. I have known Mr. Narumi, he would definitely tell my parents if I don't do well with this idea of his. I might just try to get along with the Sakura girl.

Before I knew it I was already dreaming, a dream filled with notes that brought me at peace.

"Master Natsume, it is time for you to go to school" I heard one of our maids as she knocks on the door. I stood up and readied myself to go to school.

"Sir, Madame left a message earlier for you" I took the paper she was handing me without a word and read it

"We heard the news son. Congratulations. Do your best. We will be back after a few months"

I crumpled the paper and threw it at the rubbish bin, I then rode my car and sped off to school.

"Hey Natsume!" I heard Ruka greeting me as I went out of my car. I nodded to him as a greeting.

"Next week, we will be having an exam at Ms. Serina's subject. You have anything to play already?" I pressed the key to close my car and walked as Ruka trailed beside me.

"I'll think about it later" I said with disinterest.

Ruka sighed beside me, he might have felt that I have no interest to what he is asking, "So have you agreed with Mr. Narumi's offer?"

"As if I have a choice" I replied back a bit pissed.

Ruka tapped my back, "Give it a break man. You might have never known what good it would bring you"

I scoffed at him, "This would be the last that I would do these things. Later" I nodded good bye to him as I went for my first class of the day.

"I'll be heading first Sumire" I bid farewell to Sumire as I went to go meet Mr. Narumi.

"See you tomorrow Mikan, good luck with that composition of yours and with Natsume" she winked at me knowingly and I just chuckled at her.

"Mr. Narumi! Sorry I'm late!" I said as I immediately barged into the room that I did not notice Natsume was standing beside the door.

"No need to be sorry for, Mr. Hyuuga here also arrived" he smiled at me.

I looked at Natsume and how his face looked pissed off by something. As I was looking at him, I realized how strong his jaw line is, how masculine his built and posture is. How his appeal was oozing out of him. I then was staring at his wonderful ruby red eyes, how they seemed emotionless yet wanting to feel emotions.

"We haven't properly known each other, but you might have seem attached to me already" he sneered at me.

I averted my gaze and blushed furiously, "It's not what you think" I tried to reason out but I heard a low chuckle.

"Very well then, it seems like the two of you would be getting along better than I expected" Mr. Narumi started with a hint of excitement in his voice. "Starting tomorrow, the music room on the classical department is already reserved for your concentration with the collaboration" he said enthusiastically.

"You have 6 months to prepare for the anniversary and I really do expect a great deal with you guys. Everyone in the school's faculty even the school's board is already looking forward to it" he smiled at us encouragingly.

"But sir isn't that a very short period of time?" I asked him worriedly.

"Mikan, my dear, how many pieces have you already composed at such a young age? You can manage that. Natsume here is really smarter than the way he acts, right Natsume?" he just replied with an aversion of attention. "With the two of you combined together, there would be no problems I presume?" we both did not reply at this.

"You may take you leave" he said and we took our own way without any more conversation on how we would meet and how we would approach our task. Natsume sure is a complicating guy.

The following day at school during lunch break Sumire placed her tray filled with healthy stuff.

"Are you sure you can eat all those slimy food, Mikan?" she eyed my plate.

"These are not slimy Sumire they are in fact, very scrumptious" I said and raised a piece of fry in her face.

"Hey" a cold voice called out on me out of nowhere. I looked at to where the voice is and saw Natsume standing all mighty in front of me.

Sumire sat at her seat wide eyed as well as the other girls who were in close distance. This was new. Our departments are not usually having the same break with the others, this is a first.

"Later at the music room"

"I remember clearly ... " I was not even able to finish what I was saying.

"Give me your phone" he handed his hands out and I unwillingly gave my phone to him, "What for?"

He did not reply and typed on my phone without any permission. "I placed my number on your phone, I don't want you getting late" he said without waiting for any of my reply and left.

The cafeteria was silent for a while and everyone's eyes were directed to where Natsume exited then after a few second, "Oh my! Mikan you must give us his number!" girls were cramping on our table asking me for the phone number of the almighty Natsume Hyuuga.

This would be one hell of a journey.

I am not actually in any good mood because of some events that took place but on the brighter side, an insanely cute guy approached me. Nothing big but at least he was the first one to approach me. LOL. I just want to share that random note. :))

BTW, you might find this episode boring but oh well, stories need a bit of details. :) the next chapter is OOC, just to remind you. :)

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