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~1000 Yen Romance~
"Natsume, they are staring at us," Mikan whispered softly, her blush deepening as she heard the whispers around them.
"Let them stare, Mikan," Natsume coolly replied as he led her towards his parents. Natsume smirked as he remembered the cause of Mikan's flushed face.
They were now in front of the hall entrance; Mikan was looking at Natsume, her face full of worry and nervousness, Natsume smiled at her.
"Natsume, I'm nervous, I mean I'm meeting a lot of people from your world! It's like I'm going to be executed if I don't pass or something," Mikan babbled. Natsume smiled at her and gripped her hand tightly.
"Mikan, why are you so nervous, my parents already approves of you, and society got nothing to say about that," Natsume assured but Mikan wasn't assured the least.
"Bu- but, still, what if they think badly of you? I mean I'm not from your wo—" Mikan wasn't able to finish her sentence, Natsume suddenly kissed her gently. Mikan's face immediately flushed and shyly returned his kiss, completely forgetting about her nervousness. After a few seconds, Natsume pulled off, grinning at her.
"Mikan, I don't give a damn to what they say, to me you're the only one that matters," Natsume huskily said, smiling boyishly. Mikan just nodded, too stunned at his charismatic smile. Taking the chance of Mikan's obliviousness, he smirked as he put his arm around her waist and led her inside.
"Natsume! Mikan-chan! About time you arrive, might I add that you look charming Mikan-chan! Aoi did a great job," Kaoru greeted, smiling widely at the two.
"I agree with my wife, Mikan-chan, you absolutely dazzled every male in this hall," Takahashi added. Natsume scoffed, of course, it was his Mikan they were talking about.
"Thank you, Auntie Kaoru, Uncle Takahashi, you two look lovely as well," Mikan replied, smiling shyly. Kaoru then looked at Natsume and nodded.
"Hmm, it's a good thing your face isn't bruised that badly else you'd pale in comparison with Mikan-chan here," Kaoru teased. Takahashi laughed lightly at his wife's remark.
"Whatever, mom," Natsume replied nonchalantly.
"Natsume, how could you talk to your mom like that?" Mikan semi-glared at Natsume. Natsume just coolly shrugged. Kaoru giggled.
"It's alright, Mikan-chan, that boy's shy like that," Takahashi said, earning him a glare from Natsume.
"Mikan-chan! Nii-chan! Mom! Dad!"
"Why must you shout, they're not deaf you know," A cold voice said. Mikan turned to them and saw Aoi with a white haired young lad; he was probably the same age as Aoi. He kind of reminds me of Natsume, Mikan thought.
"Aoi you look lovely as well, might I add that you did well on Mikan-chan," Kaoru merrily stated. Aoi nodded.
"I'm quite proud of myself, I made Natsu-nii's jaw drop after all," Aoi added.
"Good afternoon, auntie, uncle," Youichi greeted.
"Hello to you to Youichi," Takahashi and Kaoru greeted. He then turned to Natsume.
"Natsu-nii," Youichi greeted. Natsume nodded. Definitely like Natsume, Mikan grinned.
"By the way Mikan-nee, this is Youichi Hijiri, Youichi, meet Mikan-nee, Natsu-nii's girlfriend," Aoi explained.
"Nice to meet you, You-chan," Mikan cheerfully said, beaming at him.
"You-chan?" Youichi asked, eyebrows furrowing.
"Can't I call you that?" She asked, her smile faltering.
"It's fine," he immediately said. Aoi gasped.
"Youichi, you're unfair, I called you that a lot of times and you always tell me not to call you that, and when it's Mikan-nee you let her call you that," Aoi cried. Youichi just ignored her and turned to Natsume.
"Since you two and Aoi have arrived, I can finally start the party, if you'll excuse me," Takahashi stated as he and his wife bid them goodbye. Aoi and Youichi also left them, Youichi saying that the pig was hungry so they were going to go eat, earning him a smack from Aoi.
"Your parents are so graceful," Mikan whispered as she stared at the older couple on the stage.
"Well, it runs in the blood I guess," Natsume proudly added. Mikan rolled her eyes.
"I'm not pertaining to you"
"You wound me, my fair maiden," Natsume replied, feigning hurt as he put a hand on his heart.
"As if that's enough to wound your ego, my lord," Mikan retorted. Natsume chuckled, earning looks from the guests.
"See that? You've just ruined my reputation," Natsume groaned as he looked around.
"Reputation of what?"
"Of being an—"
"If I may have everyone's attention," Takahashi's voice boomed. The crowd, including Mikan and Natsume, immediately stopped their whispers and listened attentively to the Hyuuga family head.
"A pleasant afternoon to everyone, first of all, I would like to thank you for having the time to attend this party of ours, and I know you're wondering what this party for is," Takahashi continued, glancing at Natsume.
"Well, usually I would do the honors of announcing it, but it seems my wife here—" Takahashi gestured at Kaoru. "—is so excited that I'll let her do the honors," Takahashi said as he gave the microphone to Kaoru. Kaoru glared at him for a second before turning to the crowd.
"Please, don't mind my idiotic husband," Kaoru started, making the guests laugh at their antics.
"As my husband was saying, I'm happy to announce that my son, whom I thought was forever a bachelor, has a girlfriend now," Kaoru enthusiastically stated. Whispers immediately enveloped the hall.
"What? Hyuuga has a girlfriend now?"
"I bet it's that pretty lady beside him"
"Hyuuga-sama's not a bachelor anymore?"
But one voice stood out,
"Noooo! Natsume-sama's mine!" A green haired girl shrieked as she frantically looked for Natsume and when she finally did, she marched towards him.
"Oh crap, why did my parents have to invite Shouda?" Natsume muttered to himself as he hurriedly grabbed Mikan's hand and was about to walk away when his parents said something.
"Shouda-san—" Sumire stopped and nervously looked at Kaoru. "—I wouldn't want something to happen to my party now would I? Please, refrain from doing anything rash," Kaoru mumbled evilly, looking at Sumire blankly. Sumire gulped before going back to her place, muttering curses here and there.
"Well, now that's settled, may I call on my son and his lovely girlfriend on the stage please," Kaoru exclaimed cheerfully as she cast a look on Natsume. Mikan's face paled and glanced at Natsume.
"Must we really go up there, Natsume?" Mikan asked him nervously.
"Yes, you know how stubborn my mom can be," Natsume replied casually.
"I know a certain someone who's as stubborn," Mikan whispered, rolling her eyes.
"I'm not that stubborn," Natsume countered.
"Oh, someone's guilty," Mikan teased. Natsume just glared and then his face immediately turned devilish and he swept Mikan off her feet and carried her bridal style.
"Natsume, put me down!" Mikan squealed. Natsume just grinned at her as he made his way to the stage.
Kaoru as well as the crowd was stunned; did the Natsume Hyuuga just smile? And other than that, he just carried a woman to the stage bridal style, as if he did that every day with her. Who knew that he was capable of such things?
"My, I didn't know Natsume could openly act like that," Kaoru whispered to her husband as she watched the two. Takahashi nodded, putting an arm on Kaoru's waist.
"We really need to thank Mikan-chan for that," Takahashi stated, smiling as the younger couple arrive at the stage.
"You're right about that dear, Mikan-chan opened Natsume's locked up emotions after all," Kaoru agreed.
Natsume finally put Mikan down and hold her hand, intertwining their fingers, while Mikan was blushing so hard that she wanted the ground to swallow her.
"I hate you, you meanie," Mikan whispered as she glared at Natsume. Kaoru smiled at the two of them and gave the microphone to Natsume. He muttered thanks before facing the crowd. Mikan beside him, ignoring him, he frowned slightly at that.
"I appreciate all of you for coming to this party even though I know your schedules are packed, so all of you can enjoy this party more, I'm making this quick—" He grabbed Mikan's hand and pulled her close to him, embracing her in front of all the guests. "—this is Mikan Yukihira, and I'm proud to say that she's my girlfriend," Natsume grinned cheekily. Mikan blushed; he just can't stay angry at this man.
"Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!" The crowd chanted. Natsume turned to his girlfriend and smirked.
"Well, they're asking for it," he whispered huskily before giving her a peck on the lips. Cameras flashed, fan girls fainted and cried, it was official, Natsume Hyuuga wasn't single anymore.
After that little event, Mikan and Natsume proceeded to Hotaru and Ruka's table.
"Good afternoon, Ruka-san, Hotaru," Mikan greeted them happily as soon as they arrived at the other couple's table. Hotaru nodded while Ruka greeted back.
"I'm still wondering if you're the same Hyuuga I know," Hotaru stated. Natsume just smirked at her.
"Come on, Hotaru, I think it's a good thing that Natsume changed for the better," Ruka stated.
"Yeah, actually it does, his smiling pictures are quite in demand after all," Hotaru replied casually.
"Imai, still the money loving blackmailing queen I see," Natsume nonchalantly mumbled as he pulled out a chair for Mikan to seat on.
"Thank you, Natsume," Mikan beamed at him. Natsume smiled back and sat beside her.
"See? Hyuuga's not a gentleman, but the Hyuuga I see hear is quite the opposite"
"Imai, shut it," Natsume then turned to Mikan.
"You thirsty?" He asked, Mikan nodded.
"Alright, I'll go get you some water and food," Natsume said as he excused himself and went to the buffet table.
"Bunny boy, go get me some more crab brains too," Hotaru ordered.
"Eh, but you just—"
"Do I look like I entertain complaints?" Ruka shook his head and immediately followed Natsume. As soon as Ruka left, silence enveloped Mikan and Hotaru.
"Uh… so how are you Hotaru?" Mikan asked sheepishly, not really liking silence.
"I'm fine, you?" Hotaru replied monotonously.
"I'm quite alright too, thanks for asking," Mikan beamed at Hotaru. Another awkward silence ensued, until Mikan broke it off.
"Hotaru, I was just wondering, if you don't mind me asking," Mikan began as she fidgeted on her seat. Hotaru raised an eyebrow at her as she took a sip of her water and gestured for her to continue.
"When did you and Ruka become a couple?" Mikan asked. Hotaru almost spit out the water she was drinking. Hotaru didn't thought that she'd ask that question, for sure she thought that Mikan would just asked something related to her and Natsume's relationship but she was proven wrong. The way the brunette's mind work was just unique in its own way.
"High school," She answered truthfully. Mikan gaped.
"Wow! You've been together for such a long time already," Mikan cheerfully stated. Hotaru nodded, it has been years after all. Mikan was about to ask another question when a man called her attention.
Mikan turned to the man and her eyes slightly widened, he was handsome, but not as handsome as Natsume, she noted. His silky red hair and grey eyes complimented his dark suit and white polo perfectly.
"Uh… Miss, you caught my eyes the moment I entered the hall, can I ask you for a dance?" he asked smiling charmingly at her, hand held out waiting for Mikan to take it. Hotaru raised an eyebrow in amusement, this is going to be interesting, she thought as she looked at the red haired man. She knows she have seen him somewhere, but she just can't figure out where.
"Umm…Mr—"
"Hanazono," a voice cut Mikan off.
"Natsume," Mikan gaped as she turned to Natsume with Ruka in tow. Natsume nodded and gave her, her food and water before turning to the young man.
"Hyuuga, it's been awhile," Ken greeted smiling politely at him.
"Yeah, and the first thing I see you do is hit on my girlfriend," Natsume annoyingly retorted.
"Natsume, he was just asking for a dance," Mikan defended. Natsume just groaned. Ken chuckled.
"Ah, pardon me; I didn't know she was your girlfriend—" Natsume looked at him incredulously.
"I practically announced it earlier—"
"I was late so I didn't know," Ken cut him off.
"Whatever," Natsume nonchalantly replied. Ken laughed lightly and turned to Mikan.
"I'm sorry for making your boyfriend grumpy, it's just that I didn't know you were off limits, if I knew I wouldn't have asked you, thank you for the time, and nice to meet you," Ken stated as he bowed but before leaving their table he turned to Natsume.
"By the way Hyuuga, it's nice to see you finally settle down, I thought for some time that you were gay, nice to see you proving me otherwise," he smirked as he left. Hotaru and Ruka chuckled.
"That little!" Natsume irritatingly said before taking a seat beside Mikan.
"You didn't have to be so rude, you know," Mikan said as she looked at Natsume. Natsume just shrugged.
"He was the one who asked someone else's girl for a dance," Natsume retorted.
"Aren't you possessive, Hyuuga," Hotaru commented, munching the crab brains Ruka got her.
"That he is, you know he practically scared the living day lights out of the caterers when he saw Hanazono-san approaching Mikan," Ruka stated. Natsume glared at Ruka. Ruka just smiled sheepishly.
Everyone in their table was finished eating and Mikan was staring at the dance floor, watching some of the couples dance. Ruka asked Hotaru for a dance to which Hotaru responded with dragging Ruka to the dance floor, she can even see Aoi and Youichi dancing. Natsume noticed this and stood up making Mikan glance at him.
"Natsume?" Natsume just effortlessly grabbed her hand and tugged her, successfully making her stand. Mikan then look at him questioningly, but the only answer she got was her getting drag to the dance floor.
"Oh, no, I can't dance, Natsume," Mikan tried to reason.
"I don't either, but why not give it a shot?" Natsume said as he put his hands on her waist.
"That one's a total lie, you of all people know how to dance, I for one can't, I might stomp on your feet," Mikan told him.
"I don't care," Natsume replied.
"I really can't do this Natsume," Mikan tried again.
"I don't care, I know you wanted to dance, I can see the look in your eyes earlier," Natsume said.
"… But I suck," Mikan replied, remembering her high school days. Natsume just looked at her blankly. Mikan sighed before wrapping her arms around Natsume's neck. It was a good thing that a slow song was playing.
A few moments later, they were slowly dancing in beat with the song, with Natsume leading Mikan's every move.
"See you aren't half bad," Natsume told her as they finished the song, placing his forehead to hers.
"I'm quite surprised myself too, maybe it's because my dancing partner's so good," She heartily said with light laugh.
"Nah I'm not that good," Natsume said as gave her a peck on the lips. Mikan blushed.
"Who are you and what have you done with arrogant Natsume?" Mikan managed to reply. Natsume laughed as he led her to their table.
"You never fail to make me laugh at the simplest things, Mikan, I wonder how you do it," he said, smiling at her.
"I'm just glad that my presence makes you laugh and smile," Mikan said sincerely.
"Well, that means you just have to be beside me, all the time," Natsume said, winking at her. Mikan giggled cutely.
"Natsume"
"Hmm?"
"I'm going to the washroom for a bit," Mikan stated standing up. Natsume was about to stand up when Mikan placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Just wait for me here, I'd be back in a minute," Mikan gave him peck on the lips before heading off to the washroom. Natsume just watched her gaping slightly.
She got me wrapped around her fingers, Natsume thought as he stared at the direction of the washroom.
Mikan was humming happily when she entered the washroom. She was really having a great time out there, well, with Natsume being undeniably sweet and romantic; she can't help but fall for him deeply.
And she finally met some people that we're part of his world, the best part was that they weren't really minding her status, or they didn't even ask what her status was. Well, except for that permy, which Mikan still don't remember her name. Maybe it's the power of the Hyuuga's, but Mikan really didn't care about that, as long as she got to spend time with Natsume, that's all that matters.
She was happily washing her face when she saw someone's reflection on the mirror.
"I've finally got you alone, Mikan Yukihira," a cold voice spat.
Author's Note:
Hello there! raku-chama here~
I finally uploaded another chapter! XD And I bring good news! Probably next week, I wouldn't have that much classes and the week after that is a week-long break for me! Yey! Freedom at last!
This story made me realize that I didn't describe my OC from Eternity. HAHAHA, well at least I did the justice of describing him here? xD
And I'm sorry to say that I ended up ending this with a cliffie too! What's with me today? Ending my chapters with a cliffie HAHA. I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter too as much as the others!
For those who commented that they can't wait for the next chapter, the wait is finally over!
chikuura – HAHA, I really didn't noticed that it took 12 chapters for them to kiss HAHA. And dayum you :( Why must you say that you have such long breaks? *cries in a corner*
Ayame-hime11d7 – HAHAHA, I'm not really sure if I have good integrity or I just like to cram things! HAHAHA. The reason I usually have no time is *whispers* cramming~ Almost every single time, I cram. HAHAHA. :( I know I have to stop.
Angevil.S – :( I feel like I'm torturing Tsubasa. HAHA.
Haruhi-chan131 – Yeah, it definitely felt like that. Well, I guess they are comfortable with each other so much that it felt like they've done that a million times already.
Jen – Who doesn't love Aoi? XD And yes, Hotaru would always love crab brains. XD
Guest – Guest-san, thank you for the positive feed back! And yeah, I was really planning on someone asking Mikan to dance… xD and a bout of jealous Natsume of course!
StarElsie–Thanks! :D I try to write every chapter the very best I can, so I'm happy to receive such good feedbacks :D
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