Chapter 9: Becoming His Girlfriend

It's raining at the academy. Right now, the classes are in session.

"When acids and base combine, it forms salt. The process is called neutralization." Misaki-sensei discussed.

The class are all listening except Natsume who kept staring at Sachiko. Sachiko knew that Natsume is staring at her but don't know why. Luckily, the bell rang.

"We'll continue our discussion tomorrow." Misaki-sensei said leaving.

Students began to gather their things since it's already lunch time. Sachiko stood up so is Senri.

"I need to talk to you Fukosawa." Natsume said.

"About what, Hyugga?" Sachiko asked.

"I need to speak to you ALONE." He replied emphasizing the word alone.

Senri looked at Sachiko. Sachiko just nodded her head.

"When and where?" she asked.

"Now at the Sakura tree." Natsume replied leaving.

Senri and Sachiko talked.

"Are you sure about this?" Senri asked.

"I'll be fine." Sachiko said.

"I know but I felt that something is gonna happen." He said.

"Don't worry too much. And whatever it is, I can handle it so don't worry." She replied.

"Okay." He agreed.

They both left the classroom. Senri headed to the cafeteria while Sachiko headed to the Sakura tree. Once that Senri sat down, the gang asked him questions.

"Where is Sachiko?" Anna asked.

"She and Natsume are having a talk." He replied.

"About what?" Nonoko asked.

"He didn't told me." He replied.

He is really worried about Sachiko's condition.

'Please be fine, Sachiko' Senri thought.

Koko read his mind and wonder if the two have relationship. So he decided to asked Imai.

"Hey Imai, does it looks like to you that Senri and Fukosawa-san are in a relationship?" Koko asked.

The gang all turned their attention to Hotaru.

"It might be possible. And you'll never know, they might have kissed already." Hotaru answered smirking.

Senri just blushed at Hotaru's statement. The gang atarted askinotheg him question whether it is true or false. Meanwhile at the Sakura tree, both Sachiko and Natsume are just staring at each other. They have been satring at each other since Sachiko arrived.

"Are we gonna talk or not?" Sachiko asked.

"We are." Natsume replied.

"What exactly are we gonna talk about, Hyugga?" she asked.

"I much prefer if you call me Natsume." he said.

"And why would I call you that?" she asked.

"Because I'm your boyfriend." he replied smirking.

"And what made you say that? You are not my boyfirend, Hyugga." she said

"I will be soon." he replied confidently.

"And how do you plan me to agree? Or even ask me to be your girlfriend?" she asked.

She was curious on how Natsume will make her agree and also she have to remember the ten rules that she must follow.

"I have ways." he said.

"This is ridiculous. I'm leaving." she said turning away.

She is preparing to walk when Natsume spoke.

"And what made you think that I'll just let you leave?" he asked.

"You don't control my life, Hyugga." she replied. Her back is still facing him.

"I know but won't it be sich ashamed that all your efforts would be in vain." he said

"What do you mean?" she asked facing him.

Natsume can't help but smirked. He walked towards her.

"I know your secret, Sachiko or should I say Mikan." he whispered in her ear.

Sachiko was shocked. She needed to figure out how Natsume knew her secret. Natsume stepped back. He smirked at her reaction.

"But how?" she asked.

"Is it really important that you need to know?" he asked.

"It's my life, Hyugga." she replied.

"Let's just say that you are not good at hiding things. And I must say that I never did expect that you and the one I'm dancing during the ball are one person. But on the contrary, I guess it's the perfect way to make you my girlfriend." he said.

"That's the longest that I heard you speak, Hyugga. And I will never be your girlfriend." she replied

"Are you sure about that?" he asked.

"What made you think that I would change my mind?" she asked raising an eyebrow.

"I'm pretty sure that you don't want your secret to be exposed." he said.

"You wouldn't."

"Oh I would definitely. If that is the only way to make you my girlfirend."

"Are you blackmailing me to be your girlfriend?"

"Yes."

Sachiko just smirked.

"I'd never thought that you would have the guts to blackmail me." she said.

"Why shouldn't I? It is such a waste to let an oppurtunity like this pass." he said.

"I guess you are right." she replied.

"So, will you agree to be my girlfriend or not?" he asked.

"I will since you give me nio choice but there will be some conditions." she said.

"And what would that be?" he asked.

"First of all, no public display of affections. Secondly, if you wanna go to Central town, I will only accompany you twice a month. And lastly, remember that I only agree to be your girlfriend not because of love but because you blackmailed me." she said.

"That's fine with me. But I also have some conditions." he said.

"And those are?" she asked

"You are not allowed to disgue yourself as a geek. You are to be Hotaru and not Senri or Andou. You could meet Senri and Andou but only an hour a day. You also need to wear my earring as a sign that you are my girlfriend. And I don't want to see you hanging out with guys." he said

"Fine." she agreed.

She didn't like most of Natsume's condition. It was a little hard for her but she needed to agree to it. Natsume went near her and put his earring on her ears.

"Now, you are my girlfriend." Natsume said before kissing her.

Sachiko was shocked. Senri, who arrived at the scene was also shocked. Sachiko's back is facing him so he didn't see her reaction. Natsume broke the kissed and looked at Senri. He smirked at him.

To be contiued.