...Mikan walked in and greeted everyone as she usually did then sat down. Ignoring the person who sat next to her. He would get his earful later…
Natsume was looking out of the window during class. It was the usual boring weather. It was cloudy but not cloudy enough to rain. The scenery was the same, you got used to the grand cites of the academy. The only reason he had even come to class in the first place was because of the idiotic girl sitting next to him, who was named: Sakura Mikan.
It was enough that he had to think about the meaning of Persona's words and what he was planning but now the clueless girl had decided to ignore him throughout the whole day.
'Wow, Polka, you really know how to encourage a guy on, don't you?'
That was his first thought as soon as she'd entered the room. (My, my, a little bit sarky today aren't we??)
She had greeted everyone as she normally did with that sunny, bright smile of hers (and it was so obvious that she was faking it) but when it had been Natsume's turn she suddenly decided that staring at the board was much more entertaining.
But he didn't miss the secretive glances she was giving him.
Natsume let out a smirk. He knew exactly what she was planning and he was going to use it as an advantage (Natsume.... you are very sly.... ufufu, that is very good!)
Oh... today was going to be.... interesting.... yes, very interesting indeed.
Back to Mikan (p.o.v)....
Did I just see him smirk?!
Just what is that pervert thinking?!
Ugh! Isn't he bothered by the fact that I'm ignoring him?? Just you wait Hyuuga Natsume! You will regret your actions!
Uh-Oh, there's the sensei better pay attention!
After Some hours later....
Natsume had sneaked out halfway through class.
The lesson was just too tedious and he had already covered that part of the textbook weeks ago.
'tch, slow idiots'
Looking back at the building he wondered how long it would be when the others were let out of class.
He was waiting for HER to come after all.
'Well since its noon it won't hurt to take a small nap, right?'
He thought as he dozed off into dreamless slumber. (What was the point of asking himself about a nap?! He would've slept either way!)
About half an hour later....
Mikan approached the foreboding tree in front of her cautiously, keeping in mind the fact that she wanted the element of surprise.
This is her plan:
*Get to the Sakura Tree quietly. Check.
*Make sure that the perverted jerk hasn't spotted you. Check.
*See where he is. Oh yeah... where is he..... Hmm..... Ah! Target spotted!! Check.
*Silently climb up the tree. SNAP! Oops... oh, well! Almost Check.
*Creep up to him. Wobble... Eeek... Phew... nearly lost my balance there. Check.
*Carefully, remove the manga off the target's face. Easy enough. Check!
*Now, initiate..... WAKE UP BELLOW!!! Ok! GO, GO, GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"NAAASSTUUU--- mmph!"
A hand had reached out and clomped her mouth shut. Thus, refraining her from doing any bellowing at all.
'What the heck?!'
Was the brunette's only thought at the time, as she saw two deep crimson eyes glaring at her direction.
This wasn't part of the plan. This wasn't part of the plan at all!
'Plan B' was her next idea.......... 'Run!'
It would have been a very bright plan B to, if it wasn't for the fact that the Hyuuga Natsume's grip was too strong on her poor fragile arm of course.
"Just what do you think you're doing bellowing at this time of the day....?"
"What do you mean by what am I doing?! Just what are you doing, dozing off in the middle of the day??" (...Mikan's definitely pissed)
"Well I'm doing just what you said just now... Duh"
"Sighs.... well if you're going to talk to me like this, maybe I should go!"
"Oh, really...? Well, then.... what if I say 'no'?" Natsume moved his head forwards to get a better view of her facial expression (wow.... does he find her angry face THAT amusing??)
"Are you challenging me Natsume!?" Mikan's eyes turned into a deadly glare (right now I'm thinking... if looks could kill....)
"I don't believe this was a challenge.... Mi—ka—n..." Natsume blew the syllables of her name into her ear. This earned him a deep blush spreading across the girl's face.
"Well..... I don't believe that- um..... I don't believe thaaaat....." Mikan frantically tried to come up with a comeback that could out whip Natsume's but gave up in the end.
'Besides....' -she thought- '....that wasn't the purpose of why I came here in the first place...'
"Anyways... Natsume... I.... I didn't like it when you kissed me that day, you know.... and... I really deserve an apology from you..."
Mikan felt flustered about saying her thoughts out loud. (Don't we all... sigh...)
It was alright when you thought about it, but when it came to really telling the person off about such a topic was really... um... well... just plain awkward.
"What are you saying Polka-dots?"
Natsume had decided to play innocent.
(You know.... I just realised.....this may reduce Natsume's chances of being accepted by Mikan IF he confesses to her.... Ehehehe......-_-')
"Don't you dare try to play dumb with me Hyuuga Natsume! I know you know what I'm talking about"
"You know there's something about the way you pronounce my full name that I really like..."
"Why you sneaky bastard-"
"Now, now, Sakura Mikan, don't use such bad language"
"Huh! Like you don't use worse words!"
"Well, I never said I was a saint"
"Why you-"
"Yes, Pink polka-dotted panties girl?"
"YOU PERVERT!!!!"
"Ouch! Your voice is loud!"
"Hmmph! It's a good thing too! Keeps guys like you away!"
"Well... it only does the opposite... it keeps me wanting to be closer to you..."
"YOU- ................h-huh?"
Mikan's face held a dumbfounded expression. Since when did the Hyuuga Natsume in front of her ever become so.... sincere....?
"Shocked much, Polka?"
"..."
"....Polka-dots?"
"...."
"Hey.....? .....Little girl?"
No response.
"Mikan...?"
She jerked her head upwards at the mention of her name.
It was a reflex action really.
She couldn't help it, especially when he said it.
It made her heat beat in a flurry.
"You have got to stop doing that..." Mikan said unconscientiously.
"Doing what?"
Okay, this time he- Natsume- really didn't get it.
"It's okay, never mind"
'Better if he doesn't know that him saying my name makes me feel weird... he'll probably make fun of me if he does'
"You're so..." Natsume paused, trying to come up with a word.
"I'm so... what? Natsume?"
Inside she was thinking, 'is he going to say something kind, about me~?'
"You are so.... STUPID" The fire caster put bluntly.
"Hmph... says you"
'So much for kind' Mikan thought sarcastically.
"Yes, I do say"
"Jerk"
"If I'm such a jerk then why do you always insist on hanging around me?"
"Well... I don't really know..."
Mikan always wondered about this, but she knew the real reason why anyway. It was in her mind somewhere she just had to look for it. (At least I hope so....)
"Well, it's expected by an idiot like you... so... I'm not surprised"
"Why I ought to-"
"Still it's one of your strongest points," Natsume mused while cutting her off.
"Um.... " Mikan had suddenly lost her ability to speak sense again. Had the guy gone insane? Did he actually compliment her or was she hearing things?
"So... Don't change.... Because you're fine just the way you are..."
And with that he stood up.
He was about to walk away when Mikan grabbed his hand.
"Do you really mean that, Natsume?" Mikan asked him with a small smile on her face while her bangs covered her eyes.
Natsume's eyes widened. He never thought her reaction would be able to be this fast. He didn't know how to respond so he decided to say the first word that came into his head.
"......Yes...."
Okay he hadn't planned on saying that but what the heck it made sense to not say the word no. What was the point of saying what he had just said if he said that he was joking around?
He slowly turned his head around to see Mikan's expression.
Did she know that he had just told her an indirect confession?
He didn't plan on confessing like that, he had planned it differently.
Well fate just wasn't fair. Then again, when had fate ever been fair on him?
He had fallen in love against his will (or so he thinks) to start with and now confessed accidently.
Did karma hate him that much?
Ehehehehe!!! Sorry about the late update!! School just got a whole lot demanding!! (boohoo T_T)
Just to let everyone know I will be updating this story monthly!!! (HOORAY!!!)
So anyway thanks for reading and the next chappie has something to do with AAO!!! Oops! Let out a little to much! Hehe!!
Anyways,
Until next time. CIAO!!!
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