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Natsume smirked as he saw the color drained from Mikan's face. He got to hand it to her; she was more amusing than he had thought. When Hotaru had first introduced Mikan to him, everything about her spelled L-O-S-E-R. Her baggy clothes, her posture even the way she walks screamed it.

It only confirmed his suspicion when he had talked to her and she ran like a little girl. But there was something different about her, and that definitely caught his attention.

And so, he thought about it, if she's really worth it and all that crap since he was bored. Her face, or what he saw since she always kept her head down and those damn bangs were in the way, didn't want to get out of his head so he decided to pull some strings, and BAM, he found himself standing right in front of her.

And he was certainly not regretting it now.

"You-you're here…" Mikan said, as if she wasn't there. Probably because she wanted to be anywhere but here.

"Nice observation skills, baby." The urge to tease her was too strong, and her face was just asking for it.

And as expected, her face came alive with color. He didn't laugh although he badly wanted to. Poor girl, she most likely didn't know what to do right now.

"Wh-what are you uh, doing here?" Mikan asked, with little stuttering.

Natsume smirked. At least, she was finally able to form a sentence.

"Just wanted to see mother nature," His tone was light but mocking. "Imagine my luck in finding you here too."

She kept quiet, and Natsume felt annoyance crept into him. Where was the girl he'd seen earlier?

He suddenly found himself voicing that very question.

"So now you've turned mute? Where's that little spitfire from before? You really are a bigger loser than I thou-" But before he could continue, her voice stopped him.

"What do you want from me?" Wow, that was sudden. It seemed that he hit a nerve because her voice was now as cold as ice. She really was an awkward person…

"And she talks." He smirked as a sudden idea dawned on him. The first time he saw her at the party, she already caught his interest, but now with her tendencies to become utterly unpredictable, had sealed the deal.

"Tell you what, I'll forget what happen if," He purposely stopped and took a step closer to her. "You grant me this one favor."

"Wh-what is it?" She was back to the meek little girl mode again. It seems that whenever a person invades her personal space, she starts hyperventilating which was fine with Natsume. He was still irritated on the things she told him back when she thought he was still a dream.

"Be my girl." He stated simply, arrogantly.

"…your…girl? As in… your girlfriend?" She was still registering what he had said, so he'd give her a few seconds to formulate a proper reply. Of course, she'd say yes. No girl in her right mind would.

"No." It was barely audible but he heard it and that made Natsume did a double take. She was now glaring at him. How lovely, the ice woman was back.

Fortunately, he quickly got his shock covered. "… I see." He turned away from her and started walking. A smirk still placed on his lips as he pulled his last card. "Then you wouldn't mind if I tell Imai about this little incident…"

Natsume thought his threat didn't work but after a few moments, he felt a small tug and heard footsteps after him, he knew he'd won this round.

I still remember the arrogant smile he wore when I finally agreed to his favor. He was such a manipulative bastard. Even now, I see no change in him but then again that was the last time we've met. Although everyday, he made it his duty to call me at least once and of course, annoy me to hell.

The cellphone I dropped rang again. Seriously, why was I walking down the memory lane when I have much bigger problems?

I picked up the phone, and took a deep breath before I answered it.

"Go away, Hyuuga. Go home. Now." I said angrily. This came as shock to me because I could have never talked like this if it was face-to-face.

"Don't be a bitch." He told me, and I can feel he's getting annoyed. "Just come here when you're classes are done. I'll be in the parking lot." And the line was cut.

I looked at the clock which said 2:40. Damn it. There's just less than half an hour left before dismissal time. I couldn't let them see him and since most of students hung out near the parking lot, naturally they would notice him. I mean who wouldn't when he probably had the latest and most expensive car in the lot.

True to my words, I saw him leaning against what I assume to be the latest model of Porsche, unaware of the fact that most of the soccer players were looking at him like he was god. I have the feeling that they knew what the car's worth and were wondering who the hell this guy is.

I can't blame them because I'm still wondering too. But as I approached him, my anger and irritation quickly dwindled only to be replaced by a sever case of inferiority complex. It's been months since that particular incident and I've forgotten what he looked like or how arrogant he was.

As if he'd sense my presence, he looked towards me and smirked.

Yep, definitely feeling smaller and smaller. Damn that smirk.

He'd chosen a simple jeans and a t-shirt to wear but still carries the arrogance of a king so you'd know he's rich even when he's dressed in drags.

"Class dismissed already?" he asked in a haughty tone that told me he already knew the answer.

"No." I said through gritted teeth. Not even a minute passed, and he's already annoying me. "Why are you here?"

"I'll tell you when you're classes are done. Now go back to class, polkadots." He didn't spare me another glance as he put his hands on his pockets.

My temper flared. What was I? His little lapdog? Forget inferiority, he's so going to get it! But before I could actually say something, the bell rang and it sure as hell wasn't going to save him…or me.

Suddenly, I felt cold with numb. The footsteps and chatter of the students were drawing nearer and nearer. It also didn't help the fact that the parking lot was directly outside the exit. I'm sure once they step out of the building, they would quickly notice him. The girls in my high school were idiots but they were sharper than any weapon when it comes to boy hunting.

Shit. I need to get out of here.

"Hyuuga-san, can we please go?" But he didn't reply or even look at me. He was really getting on my nerves but I didn't have much choice. "It's dismissal time already. Please… Natsume?"

After a few very tense seconds, he finally looked at me with that infuriating smirk. "Hmmm, don't know what caused this sudden change of heart but since you asked so… nicely. Fine, get in the car polkadots."

I didn't need to be told twice as I got into the car without a second thought. Fortunately, he didn't seem to want to waste time because he'd started the engine right away and drove. I breathed a sigh of relief as I saw that the students were just coming out and there was no chance that they'd notice us.

"Ah so, that's why you're in such a hurry to go." His tone was quite cold but he didn't give me a glare or even a glance. He was looking at the side view mirror.

I didn't comment or anything, I just stayed silent.

"This is the part where you explain why." He said, rather coldly. He was angry, that much I knew. Although this wasn't the first, it was certainly the first time I've seen him get angry. Since this was just our third meeting, we always argued over the phone and end up with one of us hanging up. He'd call me again after he'd calm down. I was quite fearless then, but now that he was here and his dominating presence, I couldn't shake off the fear that's slowly creeping up on me.

"I-I just didn't want my classmates to see you." Well, at least I got that out with little stuttering.

"Why?" The coldness in his voice was gone, replaced by mere curiosity. Well at least he noticed I'm a little scared of him. That's what he always did whenever my voice becomes meek – like he didn't want me to be scared of him, feel inferior probably but not fear.

"I just don't."

But when I sometimes slip up and my temper gets the best of me, he matches it with equal bitchiness.

"Then get used to it because I'm going to your school starting next week."

Author's Notes: Sorry it took so long and if this chapter was short but hopefully you still like it. We're now actually going somewhere so now I can really write. And no, the updates aren't going to get any quicker but I WILL TRY! Thank you for the lovely reviews! Please keep on reviewing! And please feel free to email me if you have questions! I'll gladly reply!