The Ultimate Chase

Disclaimer: I was walking down the street when someone said "Hey you own Gakuen Alice right?" that's when someone sued the pants off of him, right then and there, so obviously I don't own it.

Plushy: Hey people, I hope you like this story so far, I'm still unsure of which path the plot might take and what awaits our hero's and heroine's but that makes it all the more exciting and intriguing, right? Hehe..Kinda feels like I'm reading my own story.

Also a special thanks to ih o w a l o n who review's all my stories and constantly supports me! Thanks very much!

Please enjoy…and review.

Chapter 3, Undeniable Attraction

"Mikan Sakura…" Natsume mumbled to himself staring at the small pocket-sized photo of a certain brunette that was paper clipped to a tan file along with other information. He lightly skimmed his fingers over the picture, laying back in his re-clinable, leather chair and pondering the issue of giving her a job. Well she certainly passed all of my standards with flying colors. he thought to himself, his lips quirking in amusement of the memory.

Beautiful, young, a non annoying voice, not to mention witty and smart to boot. Not only that but she also passed every aspect needed to be hired for the actual job…there's only one problem, we don't need another employ. My first plan was to make her fall in love with me at the interview but that didn't go as planned…in fact she seemed to hate me even more then when she didn't even know me…he contemplated sighing a little. Well anyway, there are no positions open…unless. Natsume smirked to himself his eyes glinting mischievously.

"Perfect."

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Mikan slowed down as her apartment came into view, her chest heaving from its pervious exertion. As she neared her house she smiled, it was a great day for a morning jog, in fact she actually felt that this day might just be her day. Walking up to the white mail box that sat outside her apartment complex she opened up her compartment and grabbed the stack awaiting her. Throwing away the usual advertisements, penny savers, and stupid postcards she finally found one letter specifically addressed to her. She ripped it open curiously, all the while walking inside her apartment and shutting the door behind her. Intrigued she unfolded the letter and began to read.

Dear Ms. Mikan Sakura,

Congratulations! Hyuuga corp. is happy to say that you have passed all the requirements to qualify for the job and are herby hired as Mr. Hyuuga's secretary.

Her face went from one of happiness, then surprise, then after contemplating this for a second, rage. She angrily threw down the letter, stomping on it and letting out a frustrated scream .

"I didn't apply for a secretary job! Damn it Hyuuga!!"

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Meanwhile Natsume was one happy camper as he lazily flipped through the paper work on his desk a sly smirk gracing his lips. I wonder if she got the letter yet… he thought absentmindedly, soon enough he heard heels clacking angrily, racing toward his office door accompanied by the screeching of the name Hyuuga. I guess I'll take that as a yes… he inwardly chuckled. Soon the doors were thrown open and in came a angry yet pretty looking Mikan her jaw was set angrily and her teeth were clenched.

"Hyuuga, what the hell do you think you doing?" she ground out. He batted his eyes innocently.

"Whatever do you mean, Mikan?" she growled stomping over to him and slamming her letter of acceptance down on the middle of his desk. She furiously jabbed at the word "Mr. Hyuuga's secretary." that had been crossed out with a pen many times. Meeting his eyes in a intense gaze, they locked eyes and it felt as though a spark of electricity was sent from each, meeting in the middle and exploding with tension.

"I did not apply for this job." she said calmly but though her voice was calm it held and edge, an edge that held an unimaginable amount of threats behind it. Natsume didn't break but held his ground saying evenly.

"There were no other jobs available." she glared at him before turning on her heel.

"Well I wont do it." she made a move to storm out but his next words stopped her.

"It pays twice as much as the original." she froze, twice as much? For a measly secretary job? It was obvious he was making an acceptation for her, and though the offer was tempting…her pride wouldn't allow it.

"No, I'm not that desperate for money." she began walking.

"Three times the pay of the original." at this she stopped and bit her lip. Natsume smirked knowing he had her. It was obvious that he was only hiring her for his own hidden motives and for whatever attraction he felt towards her, she of course knew this, it wouldn't be fair or proper to accept the job. As if sensing her doubt Natsume quickly said.

"You could pay off your debt in no time." Mikan tried to escape his manipulation but she really was desperate for money, even if it meant that she was just getting hired because of his unexplainable attraction toward her. Well they say if you have it use it… she reminded her self trying to shoulder some of the guilt. Quickly turning around she plastered a fake smile on to her face and stared into his eyes, hers burning with determination as if to say 'your on'.

"I accept." she said extending her hand for a handshake to seal the deal. He firmly took her hand smirking in triumph, his eyes clearly stating 'bring it'.

"I look forward to working with you, Mikan."

"Its Sakura."

The deal was done.

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"HOTARUUUUU! Why??" Mikan practically sobbed into her friends leather couch, which she was currently sprawled across. Hotaru, sitting in a matching leather chair across from her, sighed and flipped the page of her auto magazine.

"Why?! If you had never set me up I wouldn't have met that jerk!!" Hotaru rolled her eyes.

"Mikan, if I hadn't set you up you wouldn't have a job." she said smartly taking another sip of her tea. Mikan huffed and began to flail her legs.

"I know but its not fair!!" Hotaru sighed again and ignored her as she began to whine again. Mikan got like this sometimes, whenever she was feeling frustrated, jealous or another extreme she reverted back to what Hotaru liked to call "the idiot stage". After an hour, 3 magazines and 5 cups of tea later Mikan had finally calmed down and begun to think rationally. Laying on her back with an arm throw across her eyes she spoke.

"What do I do Hotaru?" Hotaru looked up, taking one last sip of her tea before setting down her magazine.

"What's there to do? You have a well paying job and can pay off your debt." she said shrugging. Mikan sighed in frustration.

"Its not that easy."

"Oh, and why not?" Mikan's lips formed a scowl.

"Well…because!" Hotaru crossed her legs fully ready to go into therapist mode.

"Because what?" Mikan huffed again.

"Because…what if he tries something?" Mikan who had just come up with a random reason silently agreed with herself, the man was a pervert, that much was proven.

"Sue him." Mikan took her arm from her eyes and turned to look at her obviously sue happy friend.

"But then I'd have no job." Hotaru seemed to contemplate this for a second.

"Then don't sue him." Mikan narrowed her eyes in irritation.

"But-" Hotaru interrupted before she could continue.

"Isn't the bigger issue on whether or not you enjoy his harassment?" Mikan looked like she had just been slapped.

"Are you saying I enjoy that perv's antics?!" Hotaru shook her head.

"Ok, lets start from a different approach." Hotaru began again, not wanting to upset her friend further.

"You do agree that Hyuuga is a good looking man?" Mikan slowly nodded.

"And you do agree that it is nice to get attention from a good looking, non-desperate man?" Mikan snorted.

"He is desperate." Hotaru sent her a warning look.

"Ok fine, YES I enjoy the attention." Hotaru nodded her approval and continued.

"So maybe you feel that Hyuuga's attention is flattering and you enjoy it?" Mikan scowled again but begrudgingly nodded yes.

"A LITTLE." Mikan said making a small space with her fingers to signify how much.

"So you admit that you are physically attracted to him and me setting you up was actually a good idea." Mikan crossed her arms over her chest looking pointedly at her friend.

"Ok, that is where I draw the line." Now it was Hotaru's turn to be frustrated.

"For God's sake you could cut the sexual tension between you two with a knife." Mikan looked offended.

"Hey that is not true!" Mikan said, immediately realizing she was lying to herself. Hotaru must have noticed too because she looked at Mikan skeptically. Mikan, who had pulled herself up into a sitting position during their argument, flopped back down onto the couch sighing again and sorting through her thoughts. Ok, so maybe when she glared at him she was also checking him out, it was a gift of hers to be able to multitask, not her problem that her eyes wandered without permission! And so maybe she enjoyed their witty arguments because he was the only one (besides Hotaru) that could keep on par with her, and so maybe on more then one occasion she enjoyed the way his eyes hungrily roamed her body. OK FINE!

"So I'm attracted to him physically! Are you happy now?" Mikan exclaimed finally fed up with lying to herself and at the same time reassuring herself that it was only physical attraction and nothing more. Hotaru allowed a small smile to grace her lips.

"Quite." taking in a deep breath Mikan looked to her best friend for wisdom.

"So what do I do about it?" Hotaru smirked back at her friends question.

"Isn't the answer obvious?" Mikan raised her eyebrows missing what her friend was trying to tell her. Hotaru's smirk grew and a mischievous gleam formed in her eyes.

"Seduce him."

End Chapter

Plushy: Hmmm, so how did you like it? I'm am now seriously doubting if I have the expertise to continue this story along with my other one. But I will try, since I am enjoying the fact that then being adults gives more possibilities. I also don't think this story will make it as far as going to the M section but I am wondering if I should try my hand at a lemon.

Anyway review and tell me your opinions please!

PS. My Original Story didn't go as planned so it probably wont happen for a while. Also I have an ingenious story for our Gakuen Alice characters! But it probably wont be posted for a while. I'm planning on making it a 3 part series and epic tale, it will also be a fantasy type with lots of drama and romance…I hope. I hope you look forward to it, that is if I decide to finish it and post it…Well we'll see how it goes.