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AHHH I'm in the mood to write today~ Hope you like this chapter!
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CHAPTER 12: VOW
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Being with your loved one is what everyone dreams off. Even if you have bad times or having difficulties with each other, in the end of the day both of you will just reconcile.
The winter season starts but the snow isn't falling yet. Because of that, stars fill the vast sky, making it bright and beautiful. It's the seventh of December and two people, namely Natsume and Mikan sneak out in their dorm just to watch it. They went to the rooftop of the second year high school building to have a better look at the it.
"You're like the sky, Mikan…" Natsume said looking at the sky while smiling. He closed his eyes and takes a breath. Mikan looked at him with confusion in her face. When she didn't utter a word, Natsume opened his eyes and looked at Mikan still smiling.
"You seem to be broad; it's hard for me to read you. When the night comes, almost all the time it is dark, but when stars fill the sky, it brightens out; you don't open yourself up to someone who doesn't seem to be trusted, but when someone approaches you and be honest with you, you give the best you can be for them. The sky's beauty can be seen only by those who appreciate it." Natsume said.
"Wow, I think that's the longest speech you have said all your life! HAHAHA." Mikan laughed at Natsume. In return, he glared and looked away from her. Mikan stopped and said, "Just kidding, thanks Natsume… Please don't get mad at me!"
Natsume sighed and stared at Mikan. She grinned and hugged him.
"I love you Natsume…" Natsume hugged Mikan back.
"I love you too polka." With that, Mikan playfully smack him. "PERVERT! Hmm. Natsume, I just thought of something. What if I died, will you love somebody else if that happens?"
"No. I would rather be single for all my life than to love another woman besides you. You are my life Mikan. I don't know what I will do if you leave me…" Natsume blushed and hid his face with his bangs.
"OOOH, don't be shy Natsume. I think that's the sweetest thing a woman wanted to hear." Mikan smiled and touched Natsume's cheek. He held her hands and feels the breeze of the wind that passes through them.
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The Next Day, December 8
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Mikan is unusually tired and gloomy even though she slept early. She is too lazy to walk and she is sleepy. Everyone was wondering what the cause of her weariness is and how come she is spacing out.
"Mikan-chan, are you alright?" Anna asked worrying.
"Huh? Come again?" Mikan looked at her with her eyes half open.
"Are you al-right?" Anna repeated slowly and louder than before so Mikan could hear it.
"Oh, I'm fine Nonoko-chan." Mikan said looking at Anna. They all exchanged glances with confused look and stared at Mikan. Anna was on Mikan's right while Nonoko was on her left.
"You are not alright Mikan-chan…" Ruka said with concerned voice.
"I'm going to the comfort room." Mikan stood up and walked out of the classroom. Her friends followed her with their eyes. All of a sudden, Mikan felt dizzy and leaned on the wall. She breathed fast, afterwards, she collapsed.
"MIKAN!" They all shouted. Natsume ran to her and everyone followed. Natsume carried her to the clinic. The nurse told them to bring her to the nearest hospital because Mikan is already cyanotic*.
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In the Hospital…
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When Mikan was brought to the emergency room, Anna and Nonoko contacted Tsubasa and Youichi. The two was on their class. Nevertheless, they excused themselves from it and hurriedly came to the hospital.
"What happened to her?" Youichi asked them.
"She collapsed… When we brought her to the clinic, the nurse told us that she needs to be brought to the hospital. We don't have a clue why, but we did as she says. When we arrived in the emergency room, the doctor ran to her and he called the nurses to assist him. I think her condition is somewhat serious." Yuu explained. Tsubasa looked anxious about it and he doesn't stop on walking with fast pace back and forth.
"Will you please stop what you are doing shadow? You are annoying the hell out of me." Natsume glared at Tsubasa.
"I'm just worried about her okay!" Tsubasa shouted.
"Everyone is worried about her! Hell, you are not the only one… If you don't keep calm, everyone will panic. Nothing will happen even if you do that." Natsume said and he sighed. Tsubasa didn't speak and so everyone just hoped that Mikan will be okay.
After an hour, Mikan was transferred to the ward. The doctor asked who knows about her disease and Tsubasa talked to him. Meanwhile, Mikan's friends were bewildered.
"What disease are they talking about?" Ruka asked with his eyebrow raised.
"Do you know anything about it Youichi?" Nonoko turned to Youichi, waiting for him to speak.
"No. That Tsubasa better be ready. He's hiding something from us." Youichi answered seriously.
When they looked at Tsubasa, he looked distressed. They nodded to each other and walked to him.
"This is what I've been scared of… I didn't expect that it will be this soon…" Tsubasa muttered.
"What do you mean by that?" Youichi asked Tsubasa.
"Mikan… Any minute now…. She will…" Tsubasa said, clenching his fists as he shuts his eyes.
"She will what?" Natsume asked him.
"She will be…" Tsubasa doesn't know how to tell them properly what will happen to her. He looked at everyone. They seem to be waiting for his answer. He swallowed his saliva and breathe. "Blind…"
Everyone gasped in horror.
Natsume held Tsubasa's collar tightly. "Why didn't you tell us earlier!" Natsume hollered.
"She can have an eye transplant, can't she?" Ruka asked him. Tsubasa shook his head.
"WHY! Why can't she have an eye transplant? This is your fault. If you have told us earlier then we should have stopped her from getting blind and we could have found out a way to cure her!" Youichi's voice filled the hallway.
"Please don't blame him…" Yuu said, trying to stop them from getting angry at Tsubasa.
"Let them think what they want to think, but take note of this. You should've known better. I tried to do everything yet I can't stop it. It gets worse every year. I am even willing to give my eyes to her… My eyes means nothing to me if it's for her! I love her more than everything… I want her to be happy. That's the only thing i wish for!" Tsubasa's tear fell. He continued, "She can't recover her eye sight just with that. It's her brain that is at fault!" Natsume loosen his grip on his collar. Tsubasa fell down on his knees.
The night came, and the others went to their dormitory and took a rest. Only one person is allowed to look for Mikan. Natsume caressed Mikan's face.
"I won't leave you Mikan..." The first snow fell with Natsume's tear.
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After that day, Mikan was conscious and she just knew what happened to her. She was sad, but she doesn't want her friends to worry. She just gave them her warm smile and told them she will be fine.
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After One Week...
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Mikan's P.O.V.
I can feel the heat of the sun. It must be morning now. As I open my eyes, all I can see is darkness. What is happening to me? Even if I blink again, I can't see a light. In my fear, I called Natsume.
"Natsume... Natsume, where are you? NATSUME!" I burst into tears as I called him. Is this a dream? Why can't I see anything?
"I'm here Mikan. What's the matter? Have you had a nightmare or something?" Natsume asked me. I looked around, still, I saw nothing.
"I can't see you Natsume, where are you? Please... Please, don't leave me..." I sobbed and I put my hands on my face. I heard Natsume stand up from his seat and he called the doctor. I heard someone's footstep went near me. Someone touched my eyes and opened it wide, like examining it.
"Ms. Sakura, can you see a thing?" A man asked me.
"No... What's happening! Why can't I see anything! Please... Please give me back my eye sight..." I panicked and cried out loud. I held the man's hand and begged him to give me my sight.
"Ms. Sakura..." The man called me and I smacked his chest. "Give me my sight... Please, I'm begging you..." I felt weak as my hands drop down. "Please..." I said with weak voice. After a few seconds, I heard the door opened and lots of people entered.
"MIKAN!" a boy shouted.
"Who are you? I can't see... I-I can't see you!" I stood on my knees and reached out my hand in front of me, anticipating to hold on someone. To my dismay, I didn't. I waved it, trying to know if I can grab on something. As I try to do so, my hands only take hold of air. I tried again, but this time, I just stumbled on my bed. I cried and as I tighten my grip on the sheet, a hand held my arm. It led me to someone's face.
"Mikan, it's me Tsubasa..." I can feel a tear fall in his cheeks.
"Tsubasa-senpai... Why is this happening to me? Why is it so soon. I miss everyone! I want to see all of you! Please tell them to give my sight back... Please senpai... I will never be able to see my parents and my siblings especially Hotaru if you don't give it back... Please senpai. Please!" I shouted while tears ran down my face. I heard someone whimper after that.
End of P.O.V.
Natsume punched the wall outside Mikan's room. He can't afford to see Mikan like that. He doesn't want to see her shed tears. He bit his lip as he continuously punch.
"Stop Natsume..." Ruka held Natsume's arm to stop it, but Natsume jerked it away, causing him to hit Ruka on the face.
"Nothing will change even if you hurt your self! Damn it. " Ruka shouted while wiping the blood on his lips. Natsume stayed silent.
"Promise me Natsume. Don't leave her no matter what. She needs you more than anyone else." Natsume looked at Ruka.
"Even if you don't say it, I'll do it. I will never leave her." Natsume answered. He walked to Mikan's room but Ruka grab his arm.
"One more thing. If you hurt her, I will never forgive you. I will take her away from you if you do." Ruka said with threatening voice.
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