Forgetting My Life

Chapter 9: And so the truth came out...

I slowly made my way up the stairs to the hotel. Then once I was inside, I sluggishly made my way to Natsume, who was waiting for me by the elevator. I really, really don't want to talk to Natsume right now! What if I mess up again?

Even though I have no idea what I did in the first place!

"H-Hello Natsume!" I nervously gave him a smile, but he just replied with a frown and an intimidating glare. Well then.

"Come on, we need to talk." He grabbed my wrist and dragged me into the elevator.

Once again we were the only ones in there. The crummy elevator music played in the background, while I nervously stood on the opposite end of the elevator. I don't know what I'm so nervous about. I mean he's the one who invited me. There is no reason for him to blow up in my face and threaten me again. Just chill Mikan.

Then another thought wandered through my mind...

Okay breathe! I'm a girl he's a guy, and a handsome one at that. We're going to be alone in a hotel together. But Natsume isn't like that! Right? This elevator music isn't helping either!

He could sense my uneasiness, because that's when he slightly turned to face me. "Don't worry. Persona isn't here today." What, Persona? What does he have to do with this, and my nervousness?

"R-Right," I put my hand behind my head and sighed. Now I really need to find out more about Persona. Natsume turned back to face the elevator door, and that's when it slid open.

Without further ado he walked out of the elevator, me at his tail. "So Natsume, what did you want to talk to me about?"

We continued walking and I began to think he was ignoring me. "Are you stupid?"

"Huh?" I looked at his back, which was several steps in front of me. We passed room after room and continued walking. "Excuse me? How rude!" I just asked a simple question! There's no shame in that. Is it stupid of me to be curious of why he brought me to this hotel, after telling me to never step foot in it again? I don't think so.

Natsume stopped at the last door in the hall and took out his key. He slid it through the key hole and it opened up. "Then tell me. Why have you been acting so stupid lately?"

There was no doubt in my mind, this hotel was built for rich people. This room was huge! Which I shouldn't be impressed by, because my house has impressive rooms too. But this is a hotel. The room had a large kitchen, with everything included. There were three bedrooms, each with a king sized bed. Then there was what looked like a living room, with a impressive plasma TV.

"Nastume, why did you bring me here?" I turned around to look at Natsume, who was still standing next to the door. He shut it and then locked it with his key.

"Privacy."

"What?" He walked over to me and looked me straight in the eye.

"Now answer my question. Why have you been acting stupid lately?"

-Natsume's POV-

I shut the door behind me and locked it, preventing anyone from getting in or out. This conversation was vital. I need to figure out what's wrong with this stupid little girl. Tsubasa, Ruka, and I all agree her behavior lately can certainly screw some things up. "Privacy." She looked at me dumbfounded. This is how I know something is wrong with her. Usually she would have walked over to me and try to think of something "fun" to do. Then persuade me to do it with her. She used to have this ridiculous fan girl act that she would put on. But now she's acting oblivious to it.

"What?"

"Now answer my question. Why have you been acting stupid lately?" I looked straight into her chocolate colored orbs and awaited for her answer. Of course she just looked a me with more confusion. Maybe I'm being too vague. "Ever since you came back from your kidnapping-"

"Wait, who said I was kidnapped? And how do you anything about where I was?"

"Persona told me." Mikan should know this by now. Persona told me to keep tabs on her, and make sure she doesn't become too big of a nuisance. That's how I knew she was kidnapped! Hell, I was there when it happened.

I was just casually following her home, like I always do. Trust me, I'm not a stalker. It was simply my orders from Persona to do this on a regular basis. Lately, Mikan has been catching on, and constantly telling me to go away. Of course I can't. When I tried telling her Persona ordered me to do it, she slammed the door in my face. It was probably a mistake to talk to her about Persona in front of her house. Somehow I think she already knew why I was following her around though. She probably just didn't want to talk to me about Persona.

"You know it's creepy how you constantly follow me." Even though she was at least a block ahead, I could still hear her loud and clear. Her voice is loud and annoying like always. Since she already knew I was there, I caught up to her.

"I would think you'd like it, knowing as how you're a member of my fan club." This irked her. She pouted and continued to swing the plastic bag in her hand back and forth. We had just come from the gas station, where she bought several candy bars and a donut. She's going to get fat if she eats all that crap.

"Oh shush."Then she turned to me and gave me a smile. "Unless you really want another fan girl on your hands." She threw herself on me and giggled. "Natsume your so smart and handsome... blah, blah, blah." She was just rambling on and on and on. Then I realized she was still hugging me as we walked.

"Hands off Polka." This gave me a side punch in the ribs. It didn't hurt that much, but it was what I got for calling her Polka. She hated that name, which of course only makes me want to call her it even more. Plus, it got her to let go, didn't it?

"You know I don't like being called that," she angrily ranted, "you're such a freakin' pervert!" It's only logical that she would hate that nickname. It was given to her because of her underwear after all.

And then suddenly... "Ahhh!" Polka dots let out a loud scream. What the hell is going on? It all happened so fast when a man came up from behind Polka and grabbed her, holding her in his arms. I was about to go attack him, when another man came up from behind me. He hit me straight in the back of the head with a crow bar. What a cheep shot! I found myself on my knees and losing consciousness.

What were Polka's screams turned into muffled noises. There was nothing I could do, because I was already on the ground, barely conscious.

"What do you mean she was kidnapped?" I asked Persona, who just replied by laughing in my face. Right after the incident, I had woken up in a hotel room. By the looks of it, it was the Hyuuga hotel. Ruka had found me lying there and took me back here. Everyone seemed not too shocked about this whole fiasco, except me. Of course most people wouldn't be able to sense my surprise, just my anger. I was the one in charge of watching her, yet she got taken.

"It's just as it sounds. She was kidnapped."

If it wasn't for the power he held, I would of punched him in the face by now. Maybe even more than that. If anything I would probably kill that man!

"Persona?"

"Yes, Persona. Little girl what's going on?" She could sense the seriousness in my voice and I expected her to put up more of a fight. Instead she just looked down at the ground like it was her most prized possession.

-Mikan's POV-

How can I lie to him? This guys gaze is impossible to look at! Darn those eyes of his. At that moment I looked straight down to the ground. No matter how much I observed it's texture it wasn't interesting at all. It was a beige tiled ground and had tiny dark brown dots in it. The tile was amazingly shiny though.

Maybe I should just tell him. He's already found out something was wrong with me. Plus, I don't know what kind of excuse I could make. Also, there's no doubt in my mind, he most definitely knows who Persona is. He knows what he wants from me and why. Maybe telling him won't be so bad. He could be very helpful.

"I don't know," I shyly stated.

"You don't know what's wrong with you?" Natsume was obviously getting irritated. This man wasn't very patient. I don't know how to tell him though. This situation is kind of feeling awkward.

"No, I don't know." My head lost it's urge to look at the ground and I stared straight at Natsume. He was only inches away from my face. The mysterious crimson eyes of his just looked straight at me. He was dying to know the answer to my actions. Honestly, I was dying to tell him to, so I spit it out.

"I don't know who you are! I don't know who the hell this Persona person is! And I surely don't know what he wants from me."

"What the hell is that supposed to mean? Are you saying you don't remember." It was a question but it came out as a statement. His voice wasn't so intense any more, but it could still send shivers down a person's spine.

"Yes, Natsume. I was found in a coma in the middle of an alley. When I woke up, I couldn't remember a thing. Not about who I was or anyone for that matter. That includes you. Your kind of like a stranger to me right now! Which truthfully, scares me." I took a deep breath and began to cry. "I don't know you! I don't anyone! You say I've been kidnapped, but I have no idea what you mean. All I know is what I've seen and been told ever since waking up!"

I had just told Natsume... everything.

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"Fine then. I'll just kill her." My eyes widened and I looked my eyes into the crimson eyes of Hyuuga, hoping he sees my desperation. At this moment, Persona has given the decision to Hyuuga on whether I'll live or die.

"Don't kill her Persona!" He angrily spat. Persona's grasp on me released and I dropped down to the ground.