CH 11: THE LECTURE

It was morning. There were birds chirping outside. Mikan felt herself on a soft bed. Maybe she was dreaming of heaven. But then she felt something on her. She opened her eyes to find Natsume on her, kissing her below her neck. His one hand was inside her shirt rubbing her back, while other was on her thigh moving up little by little. She felt her private parts throb with desire. She blushed.

"Ummm Natsume what are you doing?"

"Goodmornig... polka. Just enjoying... my morning." He said between his kisses.

"We need to go to classes. Let me go. I have to get ready and uhhhhhhh..." She could not continue as Natsume had just kissed her very sensitive part. He then looked up later, smirking.

"You are beautiful polka. I just can't stop it."

"Natsume please stop it. I have to go to my room."

"Fine then. But I've brought your clothes, so get ready here. I need you to come with me. We need to talk."

"Oh how did you... ah my key. Okay then. Let me get ready."

She got up and got ready, all the time blushing because Natsume was watching her while he was getting ready. Natsume planted a quick deep kiss, and pulled her out holding her hands. They were very early. They went to the cafeteria and sat at the corner table. Soon all her friends came and sat with them.

Hotaru- "So you are together now."

Natsume nodded. Mikan was looking down. She was thinking of a way to get out, finding none as Natsume held her hand tight.

Koko- "Congrats man! So this was what Hotaru was saying yesterday. I never thought that you both will confess so fast."

Anna- "Will you stop it now. We can rejoice later. Mikan look at me. Why are you avoiding us?"

Mikan- "Anna I am not avoiding anyone."

Nonoko- "Very well. So Anna Mikan let's meet at my room after classes and play something."

Mikan looked up, "No I cannot come today. I have work to do."

Yuu- "Oh really what work? I can help you with it. Just tell me the names."

Mikan- "No Sumire asked me to do two of her friends' homework too, whatever it will be given today."

Koko- "That's all? You haven't accepted any yet right? So don't."

Mikan- "I have to. She said they are busy."

Ruka- "Then tell them to find another victim for work. We haven't enjoyed together since 4 days. 'Work is not more important than friends' you said it."

Mikan- "..."

Hotaru- "See? This is what I call avoiding us. What's the problem Mikan. Your friends here know what Luna said, so don't tell lies. Just because she said something doesn't mean it is law."

Mikan- "But it's true. I know it's true. I will only bring troubles. Please don't bring it upon yourselves, everyone of you."

Natsume- "Even me?"

Mikan- "Yes even you. I love you Natsume, but so many others do too."

Natsume- "Maybe, but I love only you polka."

Mikan- "Why are you making it hard for me." Mikan started crying.

Natsume- "I am not doing that idiot. You are making it hard. Let's imagine. What would you feel if Hotaru stopped talking to you just because her invention failed (Hotaru glared), or if Yuu stopped because he was no longer the class rep. Or if I stopped talking to you because I am always in pain from injuries."

Mikan- "But that's different. Of course I would feel bad. But these things do not mean anything. Hotaru will comes up with new ideas. Yuu is a good person and leader whether he is a rep or not. Your injuries just need to be taken care of. And I did not stop talking with you all."

Anna- "You talking like an outsider is same as you not talking with us. Where is our Mikan who used to make our lives enjoyable every single day? That Mikan we became friends with lightened our dull lives and supported us always. Do you think we can leave her? She is our friend for god sake."

Mikan- "But being with me will only bring troubles."

Koko- "Bah nonsense. People always have enemies. And enemies always try throwing troubles. It all depends on how well you cope up with it."

Nonoko- "And did you bring those troubles. No. It just passes that way. You in fact encouraged us to face them. Luna said we were looked down. It's only because we started standing against them and their bossiness. Is that bad?"

Yuu- "Mikan you are not responsible for anything. Even if you are the reason anytime, you did not do it. And we stick together because we are friends. And I don't think a true friend leaves if there is trouble."

Natsume- "Just listen Mikan. You are no bad luck charm. You know how to stand against troubles. Learn to stand against people too. Those people who don't care for you, you don't need to be their slave. Just learn to put your priorities in order."

Mikan- "They just ask for help."

Natsume- "Baka polka, there is lot of difference between help and order. If you are of so helping nature, help them if they really need it or if you have spare time. But don't SPARE time from priority things just to follow their orders. It will only make them give you more work. And listen to people if you want to, but that does not mean it is true."

Nonoko- "Yes Mikan, just because someone says something does not mean it's true. Judge by their loyalty to you. In fact, I always give someone the same percentage of the trust, help, and company they give me. It balances life and relations."

Mikan listened. She was touched by how much they care for her. She realized the difference between friends and acquaintances. Her classmates never showed so much interest in her as her friends. She nodded.

Mikan- "Okay guys! I am sorry. I will not be mislead now. But it's hard. They are all good. I don't see anything bad in them to reject them."

Hotaru- "Very well follow the rule of Nonoko. Be as much friends as they are to you. Help them as much as they are willing to help you. And if someone asks you for help, you have to consult one of us before you say ok. Otherwise I will imprison you in a dark cell and shoot you as punishment. Is that understoon?

Mikan smiled, "Roger that Hotaru." And she gave a big hug to Hotaru. Hotaru hugged her back. She missed her after all. Then everyone smiled and exchanged hugs with Mikan.

Koko- "Now now, now that the lecture part is over, hey Mikan, gimme my treat. You two are in a boyfriend-girlfriend relation now right. So how did that happen. Explain. And did you do that?"

Mikan blushed, "No, we did not..."

Natsume- "Shut up polka. And shut up Koko. Its none of your business."

Nonoko and Anna jumped up together, "Not fair. At least give us minimum treat. The cold Natsume Hyyuga warming up to sweet Mikan Sakura is so kawaii. We need a treat."

Natsume- "Fine take whatever you want today."

Yuu- "Only a breakfast treat? That's too less."

Natsume looked bewildered, "What else do you want then?"

Koko- "Whatever we want. In fact even Ruka and Hotaru need to. So each pair individually will give anything what others ask for and if possible even in most embarrassing way."

Hotaru- "Sounds good to me. Deal." Her eyes sparkled with money signs.

Ruka- "Well if Hotaru is fine with it, then me too."

Mikan looked at Natsume and blushed, "Okay then."

Natsume just nodded.

It was time now and the cafe stared filling up. The group went to the class after breakfast, talking and laughing all the way. The classmates were surprised and happy that they were like before again. The fan club was not though. All the members were sad at the sight, that they won't get to chat with Ruka and Natsume again. Luna was shocked though, as she saw Mikan laughing with them. But before she could say anything, the bell rang and classes started. It was Saturday and only morning class. As soon as the teacher left, Luna stormed over to Mikan, who was sitting beside Natsume and talking to Ruka. Hotaru was busy working on her invention and Natsume had manga over his face.

"How dare you Mikan? Did you already forget your mistake. And I was here trying to tell you the right way to go. You are pathetic if you call yourself a soft hearted human anymore."

"Well Luna, I heard you. But then I set my priorities. And friends came first before everything. I did not do anything wrong, so it cannot be my mistake." Hotaru, who was still facing towards the machine, but listening to Mikan, nodded in satisfaction. Natsume was also relieved.

"Wow, what a reason you have. Hey everybody! Do you know what I told her. I told her that she was a bad luck charm and that she will only bring troubles to her company. Her history proves it. But now she is out there to ruin their lives." Luna was using her alice on everyone. Mikan felt it and activated her alice, but it only spread till her group.

The fan girls were most easily influenced by Luna and came towards Mikan. But then immediately her friends stood up and came forward. Koko said, "Don't lay a finger on her. And Luna stop using your alice. If you want to fight, fight fair." Mikan suddenly felt her power concentrated on Luna and Luna's alice weakened. The few people affected by her alice came out. Then some members of class felt Mikan was right, while some felt Luna was right.

Luna continued, "Oh really, now this becomes a fight, right? Would you girls accept if she ruins Natsume's and Ruka's life just because it was oh-so-not her fault?" She asked the fan girls. Natsume was getting irritated with all the talks. So before anyone could answer, he removed his manga from his face, dragged and turned Mikan towards him and kissed her.

"So I guess that answers your question. I don't care. Now get lost."

And he dragged Mikan away. Her friends followed them, smiling at the great act of Natsume. Outside they all separated to do their works. Natsume dragged Mikan all the way upstairs to his room. He locked his door and turned towards Mikan, "Now where were we?"

Mikan blushed and started moving back as he advanced, "Natsume we were nowhere. Let me go. I have at least my work to do. I have to... mmmmmm"

Natsume cornered her and kissed her. He never knew he could be tempted that much to do something. But since he loved Mikan, he felt the desire. And since Mikan confessed, that desire was out of control.

He dragged her onto the couch and carried out their make out session.