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Chapter C – Care


He had just come home (he doubted of calling it home for it didn't feel like one) from one of his missions. He had several wounds; and it was not one of his plans to have anyone see him in this vulnerable state.

But she came, along with her kit.

"Why?" He croaked; Mikan weakly beamed at him in return.

"Because I care for you," she locked her fingers around his arm and yanked him for a quick kiss, "Natsume."

He smiled inwardly. Right, this was his reason for calling this academy 'home'.


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