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"Don... Leave.. any...mor..." Her voice was shaky and a tear strolled down her face. Natsume whiped the tear away and bent down
to place his lips on her forhead. Mikan clutched onto his shirt and didn't let go.
"I won't leave. I promise. I'll stay by you forever now." Natsume couldn't get Mikan to let go of him so he lifted her up moving her
abit more to the side so he could lay onto the bed and held Mikan tight. she moved closer to him making Natsume smile.
"Don't worry little girl. I'm here." They both drifted off and slept the night away.
Chapter 6
Mikan slowly woke up at 8:00 a.m. She sat up and rubbed her eyes. She looked around her and found out that it wasn't her room
that she was in. She gasped to find out that it was Natsume's bedroom. But Natsume wasn't there.
''Where could he be? He would usually be teasing me but how long I slept or something like that...Oh well" Mikan wondered.
'Maybe he already left to the Sakura tree or something like that.' Mikan thought. She stood up went to her room to get some clothes.
It was Saturday and she didn't have to wea her uniform. She wore a jeans skirt that reached mid thigh and black leggings with
pink VANS. As a top she wore a white spaggehti strap.
She went out to find Ruka and Hotaru.----------------------------------------------------------------------
When she found the 2 she saw Ruka chasing Hotaru trying to get the pictures back that Hotaru was eventually going to black mail him
with. They both stopped when they saw Mikan walking towards them.
"Ruka-pyon! Hotaru!!!! Did you see Natsume? I didn't see him since last night." she smiled.
The couple glanced at each other shortly and nodded.
"Ummm. well you see Mikan" Ruka started but Notaru took over.
"Natsume went to Central town. He's busy. Says your too annoying to be with. Give the poor guy a break." Hotaru said
emotionlessly. She took Ruka by the hand and started to walk away leaving Mikan dumbfounded.
"Don't you think that was to harsh Hotaru?" Ruka whispered asking Hotaru.
"Do you really think that It's wise to tell her that He's that kuro-neko that goes on missions every now and then. After she found out
about their past together you really think that it's wise. she'll go mental. I don't want to be the one treating her." Hotaru responded
coldly. Ruka nodded in response.
Mikan sadly watched them walk away.
'But...I thought I heard Natsume say that he would never leave me...When is he coming back?' Mikan thought to herself sadly. She
started to head towards her S.A. class building to go prepare for the festival.
"What's wrong Mikan. You look so sad today." Misaki and Tsubasa sempai asked Mikan concerened. they came to adore Mikan
greatly.
"Nothings wrong. I'm sorry. Let's continue with the costumes." Mikan sad slowly taking her needle.
"No Mikan. Your not doing anything today. You go do something with your cloudy head. We'll do the work today. So just rest.
Understood?" Misaki said sternly. Tsubasa nodded in agreement. The 2 have been a couple for a while. Tsubasa took the needle out
of Mikans hand. Mikan looked up at them.
"Ac...Actually there is something wrong. Natsume suddenly disappeared. Hs said that he wouldn't leave me. He didn't say
anything. I'm worried. I think he hates me now. Hotaru said that he went to Central town because he thinks I'm annoying. I don't want
him to hate me." Mikan started to cry. Her two sempais just stared for a while knowing that Hotaru lied about Natsume going to
Central town. He never goes there. They decided to tell her the truth.
" Mikan. Listen. Just 'cause he left without a trace leaving you behind doesn't mean that he hates you. He doesn't hate you. Hotaru
lied to you about him going to Central town. You see. I'll tell you something that practically everybodu knows except for you.
Natsume has a nick name called 'Kuro-neko' The school use him to go on dangerous missions. He something like the schools puppet.
He has to do it against his will or else he will be punished. Persone probably came this morning and sent him on a mission. He'll be
gone for a while." Tsubasa explained. Mikan didn't what expresion to put on and just frowned and walked out of the building
" Thank you for telling me." Mikan said dazed. Mikan felt really bad for Natsume and started to cry.
' He has to do all of those things. No wonder he's so cold all the time. They force him to do it. He gets hurt all the time. He can he still
be still so strong? How can he hold his head up high? I keep on troubling him all the time. How should I look at him?' Mikan thought
as she ran deeper into the forest. She didn't know where she was going. Her feet just took her where ever.. She tripped over stone
and didn't move. She just layed their and cried.She heard rustling but she didn't care. She heard foot steps near by but she didn't care
about that either.
" I'm sorry. N-Natsume." Mikan whispered. she continured laying there. She didn't know what she was waiting for. she continued to
cry. She looked through her hair that was covering her dirt covered face and saw black shoes. She stared at them for a few
seconds until something warm touched her shoulder. The warmth went up her neck and back down going to the other shoulder.
She shuddered from the touch. She finally looked up. She couldn't see who it was through her hair.
"What are you doing here all alone? Aren't you supposed to be preparing for the festival?" A clear low voice said strongly.
Mikan didn't answer. A warm hand moved the hiar out of her face and Mikans eyes widened. All of her senses came back to her.
She tried to say his name but no words came out. His hand covered her lips with a finger motioning not to say anything.
"..."
"I'm sorry. Mikan. I told you yesterday that I would never leave you and yet I did. I didn't even tell you." Crimson eyes locked into
hers. Mikan was finally able to speak again.
"N-Natsume. You Liar. I..." Mikan didn't finish and started welling up in tears again. Natsume kneeled down infront of Mikan who
was still laying down on the ground. The tears washed some of the dirt on her face away. Natsume whiped the rest of the dirt away.
"Hush. I'm sorry. I guess some one told you about my other occupation." He sat down in front of Mikan and easily lifted Mikan off
the ground on his lap.
" Stop crying. It makes me feel miserable." Natsume whispered into Mikans ear. She tried to stop.
"Liar..." Mikan said again.
Natsume held Mikan tighter into his arms. she clutched onto his black jacket.
Natsume put his hands under Mikans chin and pulled her head up lightly. His face started close into Mikans. Mikan was to
exhausted to complain.
Authors note:
I guess thats my first cliffhanger kinda thing. Oh well. Sorry I didn't update. It was juat the My mom got really mad at me for bla blabla bla. doesn't matter. I'll probably write more tonight so look for ward to the next chapter