Blue meets purple
Chapter 4:
When Hotaru and Ruka entered the classroom, the student's gave them a surprised expression. They can't believe that the famous Ruka Nogi will come to class with the ice queen Hotaru Imai. After a little while, they thought that maybe it's just a coincidence that the two came at the same time so they just shrugged it off.
The class went well until dismissal came. Students started to go home. Ruka and Hotaru were the only ones left in the classroom. Then Ruka went near Hotaru.
"Imai, sorry for dragging you all of a sudden a while ago."
"No problem. At least Jinno didn't give me a detention."Hotaru said then prepared to leave the classroom. Ruka followed and tried to catch up.
"By the way, I'm Ruka Nogi" he said while the two were walking side by side
"I know" she answered still looking ahead.
"Can I ask you a question?"
"You already have"
"Can you be my friend?"
Hotaru stopped. She can't believe what he just asked. She then looked at him. The lad felt her stopped walking then looked back. He then saw her looking at him.
After a minute of staring, Hotaru decided to start walking again and muttered "Whatever"
Although she said it softly, Ruka had heard it. A smile creep out of his face and followed the lass.
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Mikan and Natsume are both near the school gates waiting for two different persons. Mikan is waiting for Hotaru since Natsume will be home with his cousin because his aunt Maya invited him over to their house. Luckily, the people they were waiting for went out at the same time.
"Hotaru, you two know each other already?" Mikan asked her best friend who happen to be walking side by side her boyfriend's cousin.
"Yes, we're in the same class."
"Oh, that's great. Ruka, she's my best friend, the one that I wanted to introduce to you earlier. Good thing you're in the same class." Mikan said looking at the blonde haired guy.
"yeah" comes Ruka's reply
"We better go now Ruka" Natsume interrupted
"Okay. What about you two?" Ruka asked the two girls
"We're walking home. Don't worry about us." Mikan answered
"Why don't you come along? We'll drop you by to your houses."
"Really? Thanks"
"You can go with them Mikan. I'll just walk home." Hotaru said
"Why?"
"I don't want to be a bother."
"It's all right with me. You're not a bother. We're friends right?" Ruka said while smiling towards Hotaru
Mikan was surprised to hear what Ruka said. It's rare that people tried to be friends with Hotaru because they thought that she's scary. She's been friends with Hotaru since they were in pre-school that's why she knew her best. She's happy that Hotaru gained another friend.
Hotaru couldn't refuse Ruka's offer with him looking like that. He's smile makes her feel warm inside. Aside from Mikan, nobody else makes her feel that warmth. She decided to just come along.
"Whatever"
"Yipee!" Mikan celebrated
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Inside the limousine, Natsume and Mikan are seated beside each other holding hands. Ruka is beside Hotaru but there's distance between them.
Finally, they arrived at a temple. Mikan's grandfather is the one who is taking care of the temple that's why their house is just beside it.
"oh, you can drop me here" Mikan stated
The limo stopped then Mikan started to bid her goodbye. She then kissed Natsume on the cheek.
"Bye" Mikan said looking at her boyfriend's eyes. She squeezed his hand then finally let go.
"hn" He wanted to hold her a little bit more but she needs to go already.
"Bye Hotaru, bye Ruka. See you tomorrow" Mikan waved her hand to her two friends and in return, the two waved their hands too.
"Bye, Sakura-san" said Ruka with a smile
Jin opened the passenger door for Mikan. After Mikan went out, she gave one last look at Natsume, smiled, and then went inside her house.
Hotaru's apartment is not far from Mikan's house but the ride was really quiet. They reached an old apartment. It looks like it hasn't been renovated throughout the years.
"We're here, I can go down now" said Hotaru
"Okay, bye. See you tomorrow at school" Ruka said to Hotaru
Hotaru just nod at him and gave a look to Natsume. She then went down. When Hotaru was out of sight, and the limo started moving again, Ruka asked a question.
"Aren't you two friends?"
"Friends? To whom?"
"Imai. Isn't she you're girlfriend's best friend?"
"Yeah. But we don't talk much"
"why?"
"She doesn't approve of me as Mikan's boyfriend"
"why is that?"
"Because of my bad habits"
"Habits?"
"I drink, I smoke, and I even take drugs"
"What!?" Ruka couldn't believe what he's hearing from his cousin. He even couldn't imagine him taking THAT.
"It's shocking but that's the truth. But I stopped taking those after I met Mikan."
"Does Mikan know about it?"
"Drink and smoke, yes. That, no"
"How does Imai knew about it?"
Natsume explained Ruka everything that happened before.
Flasback:
1 year ago
In the old apartment where Hotaru live, one of the rooms was owned by Natsume. He and his so called friends always hang out there. Every night, you can here loud noises from inside. Inside the room, bottles of beer are scattered everywhere and the place smelt of cigarette.
Hotaru just came home from the library to study. She didn't notice the time that's why she went home late that day. While she was walking on the corridor, she passed by a room where the door is opened half way. When she passed by the room, she saw a group of people wearing the same uniform as hers. She saw all the things they do and what they take. Then he saw who's in the middle of them. It was none other than Natsume Hyuuga. Who thought that the heir for the Hyuuga corporations has this kind of habit? Natsume saw her looking. Hotaru just continued walking to her apartment. Natsume shrugged it off and continued what he was doing.
End of flashback
"I didn't know then that she was Mikan's best friend. I just knew it when I started courting Mikan." Natsume said.
"So, she hasn't said it to Mikan yet" said Ruka
"Yes. But she threatened me that if I hurt Mikan, she'll spill everything."
"I understand her since Mikan is her best friend. What if you accidentally hurt Mikan?"
Natsume kept silent while Ruka waited for his reply. Natsume then spoke up.
"That'll never happen because..." Natsume paused for a while
Ruka looked at him intently
"She's my life...I'd be hurting myself more if I hurt her"
Ruka was amazed with what he said. He never thought that his cousin would be able to love like this. When he visited Ruka in Paris, he can be seen surrounded by girls but he doesn't show any affection to any of them. Now, he's changed because of one girl.
"I'm happy for you, dude" Ruka said while grinning
Natsume just smirked.
The limousine stopped and the two realized that they just arrived to the Nogi residence. Outside their mansion, Maya Nogi is standing in front of the big doors waiting for her beloved son and nephew. Ruka went down first followed by Natsume.
"Welcome home son" she said then kissed Ruka on the cheek and also gave Natsume one.
"Oh, dinner is served already. Let's go in"
With that, all of them went inside.
Author's note: Here's chapter 4, hope you like it. Thank you for giving me reviews, it really motivate me in writing this story of mine. Thanks.