Natsume's P.O.V

"Ill be here when you wake up," I told. I watched as her eyes bore into me before she fell into a heavy slumber. She was so peaceful when she slept.

All the worry lines and the creases seem to disappear. The scowl that always seems to sit on her beautiful face leaves like it has never been here. Memories of when she would sleep by my side every night flashed through my mind.

It was so odd. It seemed like just yesterday. Yesterday she would smile up at me like I was her whole world.

Yesterday she would call me on the phone just to tell me she loved me.

Yesterday she would kiss me till I felt as if I would die from my heart exploding in my chest.

Yet, I could still remember the stab of pain when I first found out that she had left. The panic. The shame. The pure hatred I wanted to feel towards her because she left me all alone.

The hatred that I could never feel towards her, but I felt towards myself for letting it happen.

But right now, here she slept right in arms reach. I gently reached out and took her small, delicate hand in mine. Her skin was still softer then silk, but you could feel her muscles when she would twitch her fingers.

I wondered, was she still dreaming of me like she said she used to. Was her every thought still directed towards me now that I was back?

My I stroked the side of her face with my free hand, just like I used to do when she was asleep. I was hard, mean, and a jerk to everyone, but I turned to mush for her. I was hard and she made me soft. I was putty in the soft hand I was holding.

A sigh escaped my lips.

This was exhausting. I put my head down, right down besides her hand, and fell asleep. It may not be right by her side, with her in my arms, but it would do. For now at least.

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Mikan's P.O.V

I woke up for the final time. I knew that the medicine had worn off, because the pain wash fresh. Sucky, but bearable.

I sat up, and looked to my left. There was Natsume, asleep on my hand. His messy black hair is covering most of his flawless face. His crimson eyes are closed. His breathing is deep and calm. I can feel his warm breath against my skin. My heart lurches forward, making me grunt. His eyes fly open as I clutch my chest.

"Mi, are you okay?" he asks as his forehead is creased with concern.

"GO!" I scream. It hurts, worse then it ever has before. His cold fingers, stroking my hand. His hand rubbing my back. They feel so good, yet the hurt me so badly. He might as well be stabbing me with knives, then making me feel so airy.

"I wont leave you," he says, determined.

"GO! NOW! GET ME Hate! NOW! NOW! NOW!" I scream at him. My vision is getting black splotches. Hate comes running in, and shoves Natsume out of the way. Im so sorry Natsume! But your hurting me.

"GO! Get out of here, your not wanted or needed." Hate hisses.

Natsume stands there for a second, hatred coming out of his eyes as he stares at Hate. He looks me in the eyes for a second, and when I avoid his gaze he scowls and marches out.

"DISTRACT ME!" I yell at Hate. He wracks his brain for a second.

"My name isn't Hayate. I just did that so no one would guess what my real name really is. My name is actually James." he says.

I look at him, my heart not hurting so badly anymore. That was a very distracting statement.

"James, huh? I think it suits you." I say quietly, closing my eyes and focusing on my breathing.

"No it doesn't! its embarrassing and uncool!" he says as he blushes lightly.

"No, not really. Honesty is cool," I say.

"You have a mission tonight," he says, changing the subject.

I sigh, knowing I should be happy I got today. I pull my legs over to the side of the bed. Hate blushes as he sees me in the thin, far to big hospital gown.

"Is Hate embarrassed?" I ask him as I poke my stomach, seeing where its most tender.

"I AM NOT!" he yells as he crosses his arm over his chest.

"Just shadup and help me," I say.

He closes his eyes and helps me lift the gown over my head as I take a deep intake of breath. Talk about OW! The funny thing is, Hate didn't even take a single peek. I put my regular clothes on, and Hate opened his eyes. He gave me the once over and nodded his head. We walked (slowly I might add) back to my dorm. Hate left me to change for my mission. I went into the bathroom and unraveled my bandages.

It was disgusting. I turned my eyes away from the repulsion in front of me. I wrapped myself in new bandages and put myself in my mission clothes.

About 15 minutes later, I meet the team in forest. Silver, Greed, Thief and Hate where all waiting for me, concern evident in all of there eyes.

"Change of plans, Mikan, go back to bed, Black Cat decided to take over." Persona says as he materializes out of the shadows.

"Who?" asks Silver.

Natsume steps out of the shadows, cat mask over his face like usual. The boys' eyes grow wide.

"Absolutely not. He cant do this degree of mission!" I yell at him. Is he stupid!?

"Yes, he can. He did them when he was younger." he says.

"No," I say.

"Not your choice." says Natsume as he walks over by the boys. The boys look torn. If they choose his side, I kill them. If the choose my side, I beat them for not choosing fast enough.

"Mikan…" says Greed quietly.

"I wont let him. Im fine," I say.

"Shut up. Im going. Deal with it," says Natsume. Persona smirked at me, knowing that I was going to lose this argument.

I sigh. I don't want to argue. I go over to Natsume, tip his head down towards me, and go on my tiptoes and kiss him. Natsume had grown quite a bit since the last time I had seen him and he now stood at six feet, four inches. He was so much taller then my five foot three. With my tongue, I pushed a nullification stone down his throat, and waited until he swallowed. I broke away to see all the boys wearing amused expressions. Well, except for gate. He just looked pissed off.

Natsume just blinked down at me, shocked.

"For you own protection." I say as I walk away.

I go into my room and fight around, not really knowing what to do.

I really just hope they are safe.

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He he, boring right? Oh well, I wrote this in a hurry so im sorry for the mistakes. It will get interesting soon. Thanks for everything! Love you all.