Melodious Shore
Always disclaiming the GA. Forever more…EXCEPT the plot =p
***In the Classroom***
Thank goodness it's Friday. I can relax my butt tomorrow. My first week of school really sucked. All my sensei gave me a dozen papers to complete. Ugh, being a student is a nightmare.
"What's going on?" I asked Hotaru while looking at my other classmates who were all busy in their own worlds.
"It's Friday. They're preparing something for their club. Next week will be the school sports competition." She answered while typing something on her laptop.
"School sports competition? Is there an event like that here?" Honestly, I never heard about it because back then there was no such event like that.
She closed her laptop and faced me. "Of course, you wouldn't know about that. It's a new event made by the new generation of student officers."
"Really? How's it coming? Was it your idea?" I asked her interestedly.
"Sighed. Of course it's my idea, baka. All the changed laws and programs are made by me. This is just one on my lists. Anyway, this event is for all the clubs to compete against each other. The winners will be our representative for the City Sports Fest that will hold next month."
"But why are they all competing? Why don't you just get each member to be their representative for their club so that all the clubs in our school can participate?" I stately suggested.
"School funds for the competitions aren't enough to provide their needs if all the clubs here will join. We have fifty clubs all in all including those nonsense clubs since this school is already democratic." She sedately said.
"So are you also joining?"
"Baka, I'm one of the administrators. All the officers are the ones preparing next week's event."
"Don't tell me you gave up the tennis club for that position?"
Hotaru and I were in the same club. She was really good at tennis. She was one of our stars.
But why did she gave up the club that we used to love?
She stood from her chair. "I left three years ago. I have some meetings to attend. You don't have to wait. See you." And just like that, she left me in our classroom.
Since it was already dismissal time most of the other kids left the room. Honestly, I never thought Hotaru would leave the tennis club. She was so devoted to that club back then.
I wanted to join too but I was not a member of any clubs here. I didn't have any purpose in joining the tennis club anymore. Back then, my club used to be one of the great and powerful clubs. We almost took all the medals in the City Sports Fest. It was a wonderful experience with him.
I have to go now. Tomorrow, I will go see Tsubasa-senpai and Misaki-senpai.
They were my great senpais who were both two years ahead of me. I called them yesterday to inform them that I came back to Japan.
They were happy and excited to see me again. They were now at the same university while running a small business restaurant around here in Tokyo. They decided to build a small business while in college to prepare for their futures.
Tsubasa-senpai and I used to be in the same club together with Hotaru. He was like an older brother to me. Misaki-senpai was the female version of Tsubasa-senpai. She was in the cooking club. She was a sweet and caring big sister.
I just learned from them that they ended up in each other's arms. It wasn't really shocking news since I know how much they were in love with each other and just waiting for the right time to confess. I was really happy for them.
Walking this time wasn't bad at all. I didn't want to bother Miya-san to come fetched me since she was busy doing some stuff at the house. At least I could stroll around here in Tokyo for a little bit.
As I walked outside the campus, I saw Hyuuga sitting on his cool motor bike.
I was not really familiar with motor bikes. I only knew the Ferrari symbol on the front. It was really cool and manly. A black shadow pattern made it even cooler to look at just like him.
What? What did I just said? Like him? I was shocked on my thoughts.
Eeeeww. An evil witch corrupted my mind. Veryfunny, Mikan. Liked I will tell anybody.
I passed by him without looking at his squid face. Through my peripheral vision, I could sense his head was following in my direction.
"That short skirt fits your legs, Polka Dots." I heard him saying. I stopped not sure if he was talking to me but I turned my head to see his cool and handso- I mean ugly face.
"Excuse me? Are you referring to my legs?" I asked him not sure if it was the right question to ask.
"No. I was asking her." He pointed his index finger beside me but no one was with me. Was he being sarcastic or what? I looked at him not believing his words.
"Of course it's you, baka. Who else is here? Have you ever heard any sarcastic jokes before?" He said teasingly.
"Oh I'm so sorry, Mr. Pervert Hyuuga, for not considering your nonsense words as a joke." I irritably told him while glaring at his direction.
"Here." He tossed a paper bag at me.
"What's this?" I opened the paper bag and it was a cute and pink tennis dress.
I looked at him puzzlingly. "Why did you give this to me?"
"Ruka bought that tennis dress for you but he has something to do so he let me give you it instead. He told me you're good at tennis." He said.
"Oh I see. Thanks anyway but I don't need this beautiful outfit. I'm not a member anymore and I don't plan to go back." I sadly said not sure if it was a wise decision.
"Are you giving up already?" He doubtfully asked me.
"I don't have any purpose to play anymore. It will only… It will only be a waste of time." I lowered my head. It will only hurt me if I stayed in that club reminiscing about the past.
"Tsk, why are you looking for any other purpose besides to play what you truly love? You never tried to play again so why are you so sure that it will harm you?" I looked at him disbelievingly.
"Sighed. People who play for the purpose of other's happiness will only end up pitying themselves. You don't have to play for the sake of others. You'll play because you love and enjoy what you're doing." What he said was maybe right. I only played tennis because of Sakuya but I never asked myself if I really loved that sport.
I didn't utter any more words to him. Maybe he thought that he was right and yes he was. I couldn't just argue when I knew he was damn right.
He started the engine and put his helmet on his head.
Great, why is it that everybody is leaving me alone in the middle of conversations?
I pouted at that thought.
I thought he'd leave again without saying anything but suddenly, he stopped.
He faced me and tossed me a blue helmet. "Hop on."
"What? Are you crazy?" I asked him disbelievingly.
"It's getting dark soon. A girl like you walking alone on the streets isn't a wise idea and I want to discuss some things about our essay report." He answered. Maybe he was right. We needed to discuss our essay report to pass Narumi-sensei's project.
"Sighed. Fine, but after that you're obliged to send me home SAFE." I put the helmet on my head and rode at his back.
Whoa, his back is really broad compared to mine. He is so manly. I can smell his natural scent unlike other guys who used strong cologne which was very irritating.
"You sure you're competent at driving this? And do you even have a license?" I nervously asked him. I never tried to ride on this kind of motor bike.
"Yes I am and no I don't have." He drove so fast that my reflexes immediately kicked in and I moved to embrace his body. I hugged him very tightly.
"Are you crazy? Slow down or else both of us will die!" I shouted but no response came.
I closed my eyes and prayed. I didn't loosen my hug on his body. I honestly felt safe and comfortable hugging him.
When I opened my eyes, I saw the beautiful view of the ocean. The sunset was now preparing to set while the birds were dancing in the golden sky above the ocean. It was wonderful and very refreshing.
He stopped the engine and removed his helmet. "We're here. You can take off your helmet."
I took off my helmet and I became even more mesmerized by the view in front of me. I went nearer to the ocean until I reached the fence that serves as the boundary.
"Wow." I amazingly said to no one while smiling.
"I never know that nature was worth a real smile from you." Hyuuga said behind me. I forgot he was with me. I left him alone on his motor bike to clearly see the sunset in front of me.
"What do you mean? I always smile to everyone." I faced him and saw his God-like face looking at the sunset. His hair was dancing with the blow of the breeze. His calm face was silently praising the beauty of the nature in front of us. His eyes, nose and lips were very attractive at this moment. His left hand touched the messy raven hair that was covering his face.
I didn't know why but some part of me wanted to shout out loud how attractive he was. Yeah sure he was truly attractive if and only if he would stay as calm and serious as he was now. The only thing that made him unattractive and bastard was his wicked attitude towards everyone.
"Let's go." Then he jumped the fence and was now on the other side.
"Wait! What are you doing? Somebody might see us."
"What are you talking about? No one owns this place. They just put this as a boundary. Come on or I'll leave you here." He walked closer to the seashore not waiting for me to decide. He sat in the white sand near the waves running through his direction.
I guess I don't have any choice except to follow him.
I jumped like he did and sat beside him.
"Let me guess. This isn't your first time here, right?" I looked at him while embracing my knees against my chest.
"This is just one of my favorite spots, quiet, peaceful, and beautiful." Then he faced me. His eyes were very intense yet adorable. His stare was different from before. My reflection in his crimson eyes didn't seem like prey but rather an innocent lamb that he wanted to keep for himself.
I felt my cheeks became hot. I was sure it didn't go unnoticed by his crimson eyes but he just ignored it and we both turned to face the stunning view in front of us.
"How did you find this place?" I asked him still a little bit embarrassed.
"Two years ago just strolling along on my motor bike, I suddenly spotted this place. It's supposedly a secret place only for me." He said sincerely.
Wow! Just like that? No arguments? He seemed so different this time. I like this Natsume.
I smiled at that thought but I quickly shoved it aside before he would notice.
"Then why did you take me here if it's your secret place and all?"
"It's boring if I'm alone."
"But why me? You have Ruka and others to share it with?"
I really want to know why. I don't get it. He seems so mysterious.
He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "You know what? You're so irritating, Polka Dots. Why don't you sit there and shut your mouth."
A vein popped in my head. My boiling point was reaching its peak. "Hey! If I'm irritating then you're a rude chicken bastard! So sorry for you, you've got a big-mouthed girl here!" I shrieked in his ear and crossed my arms against my chest.
"If I'm a chicken then you're an ugly pig who wears Polka Dotted panties." He retorted and looked at me with a chibi-like air above him.
Grrrrr that's it! I can't take it anymore!
I jumped on him and we both landed in the whitish sand. It was like déjà vu. I was on top of him staring into his crimson eyes. But I didn't let it get awkward again. I sat on his lap while he was still lying back.
"This will be my greatest revenge!" I put my two hands in the air doing some rituals like an idiot kid. "Be ready Hyuuga! Now feel my wrath! Kyaaaa."
I reached for his belly and started to tickle him.
"What the? Stop it, Polka Dots! You're tickling me!" He shouted trying not to laugh. But I didn't stop tickling him until he was squirming to death and burst into laughter.
We both laughed like five year old kids on the beach. He caught my wrist and in no time, our positions were reversed. Then he was on top of me holding down both of my wrists.
We were still laughing when our eyes met. "You look good when you laugh rather than being stoic your whole life." I smilingly said to him.
He grinned. "You're cuter when you show your real smile."
"Hey! I always smile to everyone!" I interjected.
"You can fool other people but not me. You're easy to read, Polka Dots. You don't have to fake it when you are so naturally gifted." I was amused by his statement.
"Am I that easy to read?" I didn't know that anyone except Hotaru could notice it.
"Absolutely." He answered.
"Okay, I will not fake my smile anymore but you have to try your best to erase your stoic look." I evilly smiled. I just made a genius deal.
"What do you want me to do? Wear a clown costume and put on some freaky make up?"
"Baka, you don't have to do that. Once in your life be nice to everyone especially now that you're the school president. You have to be relaxed and smile."
"I am relaxed and smiling isn't my thing."
I sighed. "That's why you have to try, Hyuuga." I said.
"Whatever."
"That sounds like a yes." I smiled.
Then something struck me to reality. "Uh Natsume, don't you think our position is a little bit awkward?" I asked him as my face flushed. He was still on top of me but we forgot the awkwardness while we were conversing.
"No. Do you feel awkward?" He innocently answered me like he didn't notice the whole time.
"You pervert! Of course, it's awkward. Get off now! You're heavy!" I shrieked and shoved him off for me to sit up.
"Tsk." He sat beside me the resulting silence lingering in our surroundings.
I just couldn't break the silence. I really didn't know what to say. I could hear my own heart. It was beating so loud as if it wanted to shout something. Oh my! I felt my palpitation was getting stronger yet slower like it was suddenly skipping every second beat. I've never felt this before. I should tell Rei-san about this later.
"It's getting darker. We should leave now." He said and stood up. Apparently, Hyuuga would never learn how to be a gentleman. As he walked away, I couldn't help myself to stare at his broad back.
*Flashback*
"Mikan." Sakuya-sensei warmly called my name. "Let's go. We should go back now. It's getting late." He grasped my right hand and gently supported me as I stood.
"Sakuya- sensei, we should come back here again. I love this wonderful place." I smiled at him and looked at the scenery in front of us. I could see the beautiful city of Tokyo from where we were. The place was full of lights, like a Christmas tree and there were buildings everywhere. Tokyo Sky Tree was the best ever!
He gently laughed at what I said to him. He held my hands tighter. "If you say so but I'm sure there will be other great places you'll see in your future other than this." He smiled as we stared at each other.
"What are you talking about? Of course there will be in OUR future. I want to see those places with you, Sakuya-sensei." I closed my eyes and leaned my head against his chest.
"You will only see that place with the man who deserves your warm love, Mikan." He looked at the scenery and embraced me tighter.
*End of Flashback*
"Hey, Polka Dots! Are you going to stay there for the rest of your life?" He was now on his motor bike ready to leave.
I glared at him feeling irritated.
"Okay, okay, I'm coming now your highness bastard." I walked closer to where he was.
"I thought we were going to discuss about our essay report?" I crossed my arms against my chest and raised my eyebrow.
"I thought so too but unfortunately we can't discuss that now since it's getting darker. Unless you want to do it here?" he teasingly said.
"Pervert! You never get tired teasing me, don't you?" I glared at him.
"Teasing you is fun, Polka Dots." He offered me his extra helmet. I was totally pissed off, but I decided to keep my mouth shut for now or else he won't take me home.
At last, I'm home. Riding a motorbike isn't bad at all. I wish I can ride once again. I smiled inwardly.
I gave him back his helmet."Thanks for the ride, Natsume." I smiled at him sincerely.
"Hn."
I turned my back to him and went inside but then I just remembered something. "Wait!" I shouted and he removed his helmet.
"What?" He looked irritated.
"What about the essay report?" I walked closer to him for us to talk more easily.
He didn't give me an answer but instead he pulled me and suddenly I moved closer to him until our faces were just inches away. I blushed. His other hand touched my skirt. I stiffened and didn't know what to do. He reached for my phone inside my pocket and then released me.
He entered some digits and then he put the phone back in my pocket. I was still a rosy hue from what he did still as a statue.
"Call me when you have some free time." He said and started his engine. "And don't forget, tomorrow 9:30AM at school. You should wear your tennis dress." He didn't wait for my response and left me dumbfounded.
"Tomorrow?"
*End of Chapter 7*
