Chapter IX:
Readers' Note: I'm still doing my best for you to like my stories. I wonder myself what I want Mikan to see inside natsume's present! I can't wait to reveal it!
Mikan couldn't sleep. She made sure that Hotaru was asleep. Knowing that she rally is, she sneaked out and ran to the direction of the sakura blossoms. When she reached the spot, she sat down and heard someone from behind. It was natsume.
Mikan: woo! (hears something) who's there? (looks behind the tree. Shocked) natsume?
Natsume: oi, polka. What are you doing here so late at night? Go back inside.
Mikan: why should I?! I can't sleep and besides, what are you doing here, too?
Natsume: couldn't sleep. Go back inside little girl…
Mikan: give me one reason why I should go inside… (Turns back.Cross arms)
Natsume: pretty cold out here, you're gonna catch a …
Mikan: (sneeze.sniff) gee, thanks for the reminder…agh! Stupid cold! (sniff)
Natsume: I told you to go. Why are you such an idiot?
Mikan: well, sorry for being an idiot! If I'm going to go inside, then atleast come with me!
Natsume: no thanks. I'm busy.
Mikan: busy with… (sneeze.sniff.shiver) brr….!! So c-c-co…- (cut off)
Natsume: (wrap Mikan with scarf) you shouldn't have come. (Sits behind tree)
Mikan: (shocked) (t-this is the scarf that I bought for him!) idiot! How come you're not wearing the scarf I bought for you?! I can't believe you!
Natsume: … I knew that I didn't need it. If you're still cold, open the one I gave you.
Mikan: what's inside it anyway? (unwrap) oh! I see now… thanks natsume!
Natsume: hn… go inside, you're gonna get a fever out here.
Mikan: oh?? What's this; you're finally showing care for me?? I thought you didn't care a-…
Natsume: it's Christmas. Oi, polka… here's a question for you…
Mikan: (sneeze.sniff) huh?? (sniff)
Natsume: (sigh. Pulls Mikan. Put arm around Mikan. Make a fireball) never mind.
Mikan: (shocked) (so warm. I wish he'd… ahh!! What am I thinking! Natsume, I'm so confused! What is this feeling? Oh? It's snowing!) Natsume! Snow! It's snow!
Natsume: I'm not blind you idiot… I see that… (Arm around Mikan, pulls her closer to him)
Mikan: na-natsu… (sneeze 3x)
Natsume: stay like this for a little longer so that you'll feel warmer, Mikan…
Mikan: (blush) you?! You called me by my name!
Natsume: quiet. That's what you wrote in your letter, wasn't it…?
Mikan: (blush) so you've read it.
Natsume: yeah. (Looks at Mikan who's looking at him) what are you staring at me for?
Mikan: I never knew you were this kind natsume.
Natsume: (looks away.blush.eyes covered by hair) you don't know anything about me. Try not to talk, rest your head on my shoulder 'til you fe-… (Looks at Mikan, sleeping) a pretty quiet face. (Carries Mikan on his back. Takes her to Hotaru's room quietly)
After taking Mikan to Hotaru's room, he went to his room. Thinking for a while, he stared at the present he sat on the floor and sat back on the wall. He read the letter Mikan gave him. The things he just did with Mikan just now was one of the happiest moments he had. He whispered to himself: "mi… kan…" he fell asleep remembering everything all at once. On his mind, the words Mikan wrote in the letter kept on flashing. It clearly says:
Dear natsume,
Agh! I'm embarrassed already just writing those words. Anyway, uhmm… merry Christmas! You'd better not go changing yourself, oh! Except that you have to call me by my name now, okay? C'mon! It's been a long long time since you last said my name. Even just this Christmas, please! Natsume don't burn the gifts I gave you, okay?! I worked hard for the money just to buy you all of these! Hey natsume, I don't know why but, you seem play a very active role in my days lately, are you really natsume? Just kidding! Take care of yourself okay?! Remember that I'll always be happy to help you! I'll try the very best I can to keep us tied together! Oh, this is embarrassing! I can't believe I am telling these all to you. Anyway, bye!
Love,
Mikan sakura
To be continued…
