CHAPTER THREE

A.N: Before I write this chapter, I would like to thank my first reviewer haha DARKEST TEMPTATION. I love you!!!!

The raven haired knight stood by his quarters, looking at the velvet sky. His crimson eyes registered pain then nothing by the next moment. He was a knight after all. His emotions would just give him away and become his weakness.

"Natsume, Prince Ruka wants to see you." Another knight said then left.

Natsume sighed then headed for Ruka's room. He knocked gently then opened the door.

"You wanted see me, my lord." Natsume stated in his soothing voice.

Ruka turned around to face him. "I need a favor from my bestfriend."

"A favor? What kind?"

"A favor to help me captivate my betrothed's heart."

Natsume cocked an eyebrow. "Are you serious?"

Ruka smiled at his gesture. Yes,Natsume was a girl magnet without his knowledge or acceptance. "Just help me. I know you can. You will accompany me tomorrow."

Natsume sighed but nodded. He turned to leave but Ruka stopped him.

"Oh,Natsume. Don't wear your armor." Ruka reminded.

Natsume was puzzled but still agreed.

The next day,Ruka together with Natsume headed to Mikan's kingdom without anyone else. The lovely princess was by the fountain with her lady in waiting. She was smiling so gloriously that the sun weakened by comparison. Natsume has to admit that he felt something strange by the sight of her. But what was that something?

"Good morning,my fair lady." Ruka greeted Mikan.

The anger that suddenly flickered in her eyes caused Natsume to smirk. "Ruka,too cocky again."

"You should listen to your friend." Mikan smiled at Natsume. "May I know your name?"

"Natsume Hyuuga."

"My best knight." Ruka added proudly.

Mikan's eyes widened by what he said. "Oh, I see. But..,you don't look like a knight."

Natsume just shrugged. "I don't like my armor that much."

She laughed at the answer then started walking with Natsume tailing behind. They talked about things about knighthood. Though Natsume's answers were short,Mikan enjoyed the talk.

"Why didn't you add that you were Ruka's best knight?" Mikan asked.

"I don't like to brag." Natsume stated.

"I hope that's true."

"As much as I like this time with you,I have to go. It's getting late." Natsume said as he watched the setting sun.

"Oh. Will you come back soon?" Mikan said, almost pleading.

"I hope so." Natsume looked at her then smiled a little. "See you."

Mikan watched him leave and felt her heart stir. She knew it. She knew that she met the guy of her dreams.