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Chapter 11: Dances, Kisses, and Disappearances

MIKAN POV

Still shocked by the intimate gesture, I couldn't help but to go along as the handsome lad led me into the middle of the ballroom floor. Is this really Natsume? I couldn't ignore the warmth of his hand as it slid onto my lower back as he pulled me closer to him, taking my other hand in his he gave it a soft squeeze waking me out of my trance. Looking up I felt heat creeping up my neck and cheeks as his crimson eyes took on a softer look. Giving me a small smile he began to spin and glide us around the floor with ease, not uttering a word the entire time.

NATSUME POV

She seems so baffled by me right now. I think I've stunned her into silence, which amazes me since she's the biggest loud mouth I know. She has to know its me, yet her face shows nothing but surprise and confusion. I don't know what made me decide to dance with her, maybe it was the way these stupid boys kept staring at her. They really must want to go to hell, staring at my Mi-Polka like that. As we finally arrived in the middle of the dance floor I couldn't help but to let me fingers slide down her small waist and rest on her lower back. Being close to her, I could smell the scent of strawberries that lingered in her hair and skin. Pulled in by the feel of her soft figure and sweet scent, I pushed her body closer to mine. She looked up at me startled out of her thoughts. She looked so beautiful tonight, her eyes seemed to shine with excitement and her pink lips were wet. As hard as it was, I had to admit that no one captivated me like she did. She could infuriate me, then calm me down just as quick. I don't know when it happened but my days now seemed to revolve around her. She was slowly easing away the darkness and gradually leading me into the light. I gave her a soft smile of fondness before beginning our dance.

HOTARU POV

I was watching my baka dance with the Kuro Neko out of the corner of my eye. He seems to have lowered his pride for the night and I could tell she was awed by the change. Well since she is having fun I can enjoy myself to.

With that thought, I turned to the buffet table of seafood. So much crab and shrimp, this was sure to be a good night. Grabbing as much food as I could for now I made my way to sit at a table to eat.

"Mind if I sit with you Imai?" asked a shy voice.

Looking up bored, I found Nogi standing before me in a solid black tux with a white mask on, his rabbit was settled on his shoulder. Whipping out my camera I took some pictures of him, pictures of him in a tux will surely make me a few millions.

"IMAI! WHAT THE HELL!" he shouted blushing. "Give those back or delete them!"

"Can't do but you may sit." I said before I continued eating.

He sat and there was silence again.

"They look good together, don't they?" he asked looking out where the couples were waltzing together.

Glancing up I gave a small smile as he motioned to where Mikan and Natsume were dancing together. "They do." I said turning my attention back to the blonde haired, blue eyed boy sitting across from me.

"She seems to be able to offer something for him that the rest of us can't. I've never seen him give anything as much thought as he puts into her. At first I think it was just interest because she didn't slobber when he came into sight, but now I think its something a lot more." he said with a thoughtful expression and a distant look in his eyes.

"Your right, and he is exactly what she needs. Someone to keep her from doing reckless stunts, the idiot never thinks she just does." I said with agreement. Complete opposites, yet one can't seem to function correctly without the other.

I turned my attention back to Nogi as I noticed him stand.

Bowing low, extended his hand to me. "Care for a dance?"

"Fine, but step on my toes and you'll die."

SOMEONE POV

I watched her as she danced with the raven haired boy. She was dressed in black and red, interesting for an angel to wear the devils colors I thought smirking. Her skin was creamy and flawless and I could already feel my muscles tingle as I pictured running my fingertips over her bare arms. Let her enjoy the dance while she can because soon enough she'll be away from him and with me.

MiKAN POV

"So what made you decide to show up?" I asked as I wrapped my arm around his neck silently demanding another dance from him.

"Had nothing better to do," he mumbled as we started another spin around the room.

"Well I'm glad."

"Falling for me already little girl?" he asked putting up his trademark smirk.

"You wish sly fox and don't' call me a little girl!" I said narrowing my eyes before stomping on his foot.

"Damn polka dots why'd you have to step on me with your big feet." he exclaimed clutching his foot.

Spinning on my heel I walked away from the arrogant bastard. He was so charming at the beginning of the night, should have known it wouldn't last long.

Stupid big-headed pervert.

Stepping behind the curtain I opened the glass door that led onto the balcony. Sakura pedals were dancing around the air landing around my feet as I stood by the edge looking out over the night.

A strong arm wrapped around my waist to spin me around.

"Little girl, you shouldn't run off like that." said Natsume as he loosened his hold on me.

"Like you care" I snarled still angry.

"I care a great deal." he said stepping closer to me.

I didn't want to back down from him, but being that close had my thoughts in a whirl, my heart was beginning to race and my blood turned hot as it pulsed through my veins. Taking a step away I felt my back lean into the balcony railing.

"D-Don't joke with me N-Natsume." I said, seeming to push the words out of my mouth.

"I'm far from joking." He said as his fingers combed through my hair, pulling it softly as he tugged my face upwards.

Locking his gaze with mine, he leaned his forehead against me. His warm breath fanned across my face brushing my hair away from my eyes.

"I've been attracted to you since the first time you called me a moron. Actually that could have been when it started." He said trailing his fingers across my jaw and down my neck sending a shiver down my spine in anticipation. I don't know what I was anticipating but I felt a strong surge of want.

"When what started?" I rasped out in a hoarse voice.

"When I started to want…no,need…no, love you." he whispered in a husky voice before clasping his lips onto mine. The kiss started out sweet and slow, but as my arms slithered up around his neck and my fingers played with the hair at his nape his kiss turned more heated. Slanting his mouth to deepen the kiss, he traced my bottom lip with his tongue coaxing for more than what I was giving. I slightly gasped at the heat that flushed through me and he took the opportunity to plunge his tongue into the depths of mouth tasting and exploring.

Finally relaxing into the kiss I began my own exploring him, tasting him and teasing to see what reactions I would get. Nibbling on his bottom lip I felt his hand press into my lower back as he leaned me back against the railing for support, pulling my body roughly against him. My hands caressed his cheek while my other brushed his soft hair back from his passion filled eyes.

Pulling back he laced our fingers together as we both gasped for breath and tried to calm our heartbeats.

"Mikan do you love me?" he asked. I felt him stiffen as I froze. Surprise and shock coursed through me. Did I love him? Is that what this feeling was? I've never been in love before but I knew that what I felt for him and what I felt for the other boys was different. There was a stronger urge of wanting to make him happy, to protect him and pull him out of the darkness he had drowned beneath.

Still standing there debating with myself I felt his fingers pull from mine as he stepped away from me.

"Never mind, I don't know what made me think we could happen." He said before turning and starting to walk away.

"N-Natsume! Come back you idiot! I didn't even answer you." I shouted but he was already to far away to listen.

I did love him, but he shouldn't have taken me by surprise like that. The big baka!

"Hmm, such a sad ending to a love story yet to begin."

Spinning around I found Ryuu leaning against a pillar. Dressed in all black he had his hair swept neatly back, a black cape tied loosely around his neck.

"That's none of your business. Go away Ryuu, I'm not in the mood for your games tonight." I said as I started towards the door.

"Not so quick love." He said grabbing my wrist and pulling back against his chest. "You and I still need to talk."

"Grand, let me guess we're going to start that private conversation now aren't we?" I asked sarcastically trying to push myself away from him.

He wouldn't let loose. Closing my eyes I decided it was time for a little element help. Silently I sent a gust of wind into his side knocking him away from me.

Sending a small thanks to Air, I picked up my skirts and started for the door.

"Not so fast little love." Ryuu said shoving me into the pillar and pinning me there. One hand grasped my wrists while his body leaned heavily atop of mine, his other hand was trailing his fingers along my arm. A chill of disgust and uneasiness swept over my body raising goose bumps.

"So we're playing with our Alices now. Pressing his forehead into mine, I saw a glimpse of triumph and desire in his eyes before suddenly falling unconscious.

NORMAL POV

Smirking at his easy victory, Ryuu picked Mikan up bridal style before jumping off the balcony and landing on the ground below with ease. Placing a small kiss on her lips, he chuckled before carrying her off to his headquarters.

Well this should raise some problems. Natsume thinks Mikan rejected him and now Ryuu has pretty much kidnapped her. Sorry if the kiss scene was a little 'heated' lol I've been reading a lot of romance novels lately. :) hehe! I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I wonder what will happen next chapter when Hotaru and Natsume can't find Mikan…

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