Author's Note: This story is a figment of my imagination. Any similarities to others' situations/predicaments are completely coincidental.
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Warning: Lemons ahead!
Chapter 13: Another Step Forward
It has been a week since Mikan and the twins moved into Natsume's penthouse in one of the most prestigious hotels in Shibuya. Natsume actually insisted to look for a house where the kids will have a bigger place to move around in, but Mikan convinced him to not rush into that yet. She pointed out that there are many things they must take into account if they were to purchase a house. One of these is that the twins' future school should not be too far from home since the twins health, especially Ruu's, is not always at its best.
[Flashback
Tuesday, the next morning after their dinner with Ruka and Hotaru.]
"I told you that we need things to consider! Don't act rashly! The twins will start real school by mid next year!"
"Then we'll just buy another house." Natsume said dismissively.
"And move again? Natsume, the kids shouldn't be frequently changing what they consider 'home'. They are still at the tender age wherein everything they see, feel, and experience can make a huge impact on how they'll turn out to be as adults."
"They're my children so of course, no matter what, they will turn out excellent."
"Do I look like I initially intended to have this serious conversation with your ego?"
"Alright, alright. But I did mean what I say. They're my kids so they certainly will turn out more than just fine. They will be excellent! One of them might even be the Prime Minister of Japan! Or maybe--pffft!"
Mikan pinched Natsume's lips together with her fingers. Natsume's eyes widened in surprise. This woman definitely have guts and it is fucking turning him on right now. "Would you just shut up? We still have many things to discuss and make decisions on immediately."
Natsume then snaked his arms around Mikan's tiny waist, sliding down to cup her glutes and then pressing her hard to him. "Alright, I'll shut up. But you know I meant everything seriously. The twins will turn out great just because you are their momma and they are of the Hyuugas."
"Natsume, we are in your office. Stop playing around." She tried to wriggle out of his embrace but failed. She can feel her cheeks warming up.
"Honey, no one will dare to interrupt us. Well, only Ruka will do that but I don't care anyway." He leaned down to kiss one side of her neck. "I love it when you let your hair down, but I also love it when you tie it into a bun like now. Your exposed neck just makes me want to do the nasty to you, Mikan." His warm breath on her skin sends goosebumps all over her body and just the way he says her name, 'oh damnit, I'm losing focus. Mikan, you bag of raging hormones.'
"Natsume….. honey, we are in your office and it's only 3 o'clock. I need to get back to work." She's getting lightheaded because of what Natsume's doing to her body.
He went further down and kissed the base of her neck. She bit her lower lip to keep from moaning loudly as she lift her head a bit so that Natsume can kiss her easier down to her chest.
Natsume saw her bit her lip as she closed her eyes and lifted her head. He placed his hands on both side of her waist and lifted her off the chair and placed her on the edge of his table, facing the huge glass window behind him. He continued to suck and lick on the skin just below her clavicle as he unbuttoned her blouse all the way to the bottom.
She let out a soft moan and he held one hand on her nape as he crush his lips into hers and kissed her with all the passion that's been building inside him. She kissed back hungrily and then pressed his head closer to hers, making sure that she takes control of the kiss. Natsume lost all the restraints he's been trying to keep and he let one hand push her skirt up to her waist and forcedly opened her long, well-toned legs wide as he placed himself in between her.
He moved away from her for a few minutes and took his sweet time to admire Mikan's glorious almost-naked body. Almost, because she actually still has her crisp white blouse on (although it was now unbuttoned and very much open, teasing him with a spectacular view of her nude-colored lacy bra) and striped knee-length pencil skirt with a slit that goes up to her mid thighs (and, now is bunched up on her waist).
Natsume felt intoxicated as he bask in her beautiful form as she sit atop his desk right in front of him; her previous perfect bun now a little loose with some tendrils falling softly on her face. Her lips were almost red and looked deliciously swollen from their passionate kissing a few moments ago. Her usual clear and bright amber eyes had darkened and appeared a bit hazy as she stare deep in his eyes.
Mikan suddenly pulled his tie and kissed him fiercely as she pulled him closer using her legs. Natsume let out a low groan inside her mouth when he felt the tips of her four-inch heels pressed on his hamstrings 'Damn it that was fucking hot!'
He then placed the palms of his hands on her inner thighs and slid it further in, sliding it in faster while pressing down, then suddenly sliding it back to her knees in a slower motion, teasing her badly as he kissed the exposed part of the top of her left breast. Natsume stared appreciatively at her smooth breast that looks like it would burst out of the lacy garment any moment. He sucked on it hard and then gently bit on it. Mikan moaned his name loudly and gripped his hair at the back of his head. He reached at her back to unclasp her bra -
~RING~~RING~~RING~ (then silence)
Mikan opened her eyes and loosened her hold on Natsume's hair. She straightened up and tried to fix herself up as quickly as she can.
Natsume on the other hand, has placed his head on top of her bare thighs, muttering incoherently, which Mikan guessed must be a long string of profanities. She giggled and bent down to kiss the top of his head.
"Get up sweetheart. Don't worry, we can continue this later, you know." She held the sides of his head and forced him to look at her. She laughed when she saw the anger and annoyance in his eyes.
"Aw, you look so cute honey. Why don't you go and check who was calling your mobile just now and then I'll make it up to you tonight. At home. In our bed. For hours." she whispered in his lips before kissing him softly and then tugging his lower lip roughly before standing up from the table. She tucked her blouse back in her now properly-worn skirt and checked her reflection on the glass window of Natsume's huge office.
"Wow, we made out like a couple of teenagers on top of one of the highest buildings here in Shinjuku and right in front of its many floor-to-ceiling glass windows. I can't believe I just did something as outrageous as that. I've never done anything as naughty as this!" She giggled and then faced Natsume with a thousand-megawatt smile.
Natsume hasn't spoken anything to her and she stepped forward to him and asked him if he was alright.
"Mikan, that was the first time we've made out and almost did it and we were rudely interrupted. How can I be alright?"
Her laughter was such music to his ears that he can't help but smile. He pulled her on his lap and murmured in her neck,
"We're living together and yet we haven't done it yet." He whined and she continued to laugh. "I haven't even seen your naked breasts yet."
"Do you want me to show them to you right now?" She said softly while unbuttoning the first button of her blouse.
Natsume gulped and nodded quickly.
Mikan was trying hard not to laugh as she kept a seductive face and was slowly unbuttoning the third button now,
~~BUZZ~~
"DID I NOT TELL YOU TO NOT INTERRUPT ME?"
Mikan believed that the poor intercom suffered some internal damages due to Natsume's immense strength.
She faced the window so that he won't notice her smile as she quickly buttoned up her blouse again and then stood up to sit herself properly on the chair across his desk. He frowned at her and motioned her to return to his lap.
'No' she mouthed at him.
'Yes' he mouthed back and made a kissing face.
She laughed again.
"I am really sorry but Elise has phoned in to inform us that Mr. Takahashi will be arriving here to see you at exactly 4:15."
'Oh!' Mikan stood up to take her leave but Natsume shook his head.
"Alright." Then he dropped the call.
"Why are you leaving?"
"Your father will be arriving in three minutes and I should take my leave."
"I am asking you why, because you don't have to leave. Come sit back here on my lap." He rolled back his chair and patted his lap for additional measure.
She made a face at him, "Like hell I will."
The door suddenly opened and Mr. Takahashi Hyuuga entered his son's office.
"Why did you not answer my call? Oh, hello there Miss Sakura!"
Mikan bowed politely and greeted her former boss. They've worked closely a lot of times and she has actually opted to stay and work for Hyuuga Inc. because of his kindness despite of receiving tempting offers from other companies.
"By the way, Mikan, it is just perfect that you are here! I wanted to talk to you too!" Takahashi walked over to where she was standing and gave her a quick hug.
Natsume stood up abruptly and with a hint of annoyance, told his father to stop hugging Mikan.
"What is it to you?"
"She's my girlfriend, dad. No, actually, she is my wife."
"Natsume!"
Takahashi ignored his son.
"Oh is that true, Miss Sakura? You like this kind of man?" Takahashi pointed his thumb towards his son.
Natsume scowled at him, "What the hell does that mean?"
"Natsume! Don't be rude!" Mikan scolded him.
"But honey!" He pouted.
'Well this is fun.' Takahashi thought in amusement.
"Mikan, are you and my arrogant son going out?"
She was blushing. He was fuming.
"Yes, we are, Mr. Hyuuga. And he has also met the twins and they simply adore him." She replied, her eyes shining happily as she thought of the relationship the kids and Natsume have.
'So my son got lucky, huh. I must tell Kaoru immediately of all these.'
"Oh, is that so?"
"Why do you sound disappointed, old man?"
"NATSUME!"
"Why do you sound disappointed, Father?"
Takahashi controlled the laughter building inside him. Hyuugas after all, are trained to maintain composure at all times. And that is why he should appear calm outside even if he wanted to laugh at his son's very surprising tirade of emotions in a span of just a few minutes. Oh how he wished his wife is here with him right now.
"I actually came here to ask Mikan if she can accompany your cousin to a charity ball some time next week. I refuse to have him go with just any woman, he will be representing our company and family after all."
"MIKAN CANNOT ACCOMPANY ANY OTHER MAN TO ANY EVENT BESIDES ME, FATHER."
"Hn."
"THAT IS FINAL."
"Natsume, please calm down."
"But honey~~~~"
Mikan gave a low bow towards Mr. Hyuuga, "I am honored that you have thought of me and considered me acceptable to accompany your nephew but I would have to decline because I don't think it would sit well with my boyfriend."
"Husband."
"We are not married."
"Not yet married. Anyway, that's just for papers. Introduce me as your husband from now on."
"My patience is running low, Natsume."
"But honey~~~~"
Takahashi can't hold in his laughter anymore as he watch the two argue. He pretended he had an urgent call to take and stepped out of the office immediately.
After he finished laughing his heart out, he quickly dialled his wife's number,
"Kaoru sweetheart, you won't believe this….."
[End of Flashback]
--XOXO--
Present Time
"I am pretty sure people at work are gossiping about us, Natsume."
They were currently on their way home after picking up the kids at the daycare. Natsume was preoccupied with the twins as the two were both sitting on his lap and was arguing on whose drawing their father should see first.
"What did you say, momma? I didn't quite catch that."
"Dad is looking at our drawings, momma." Youichi told his mom.
"Yea, momma. He is busy."
"And why is momma excluded?"
The twins looked at each other and sighed,
"Because today, Miss Nancy told us to make a drawing while thinking of our own daddy." Ruu explained.
"We were so excited because it is our first time to do the activity. Before, Miss Nancy will always tell us to think of momma. Now, she told us to think of Dad." Youichi happily said.
Ruu looked at his brother and tilted his head, "It feels different, ne, You-nii?"
"Yes, Ruu. It made me happy."
"Yea, me too!" Ruu and Youichi high-fived each other and hugged each of Natsume's arm. "Momma, thank you for finding Dad."
Mikan gaped at the scene before her and Natsume smiled at her. "Yes, thank you momma for these wonderful kids. Now, let dad see your drawings and then we will show momma too, alright?" he kissed the top of the twins' head.
"Here, dad, look at mine first!" "No, mine!"
Mikan chuckled as she sat back on her seat and watch them with a very contented look on her face.
Then I look at you
And the world's alright with me
Just one look at you
And I know it's gonna be…
A lovely day * (A/N: Lovely Day by Bill Withers)
Mikan checked the caller's name and told Natsume, "Hey Dad, it's your father."
"What? Don't answer it."
She rolled her eyes at him and answered the call, "Hello, Mr. Takahashi. What can I do for you?"she asked him pleasantly.
Natsume was trying his best not to grab the mobile and talk to his father. He thought it'll set an inappropriate example to the kids since they obviously admire him. 'I need to be the perfect dad.' he reminded himself.
"Oh a family dinner tonight?" her eyes widened and she motioned to Natsume that she didn't know what to say.
Natsume gave her a look that the kids are watching and Mikan understood.
"Uhm, excuse me Mr. Takahashi, Natsume would like to speak with you for a moment. Oh and yes, we are in the car with kids right now. We just picked them up from the daycare."
She handed the mobile to Natsume who has just finished placing the twins' headset over their ears and connecting it to their handheld game console. Mikan snorted. This headset has definitely become one of the twins' staple items.
Natsume tried to keep a straight face as he asked his father, "What are you planning, old man?"
"Natsume!"
Tch.
"What are you planning, Father?"
Takahashi laughed, "Why, nothing son. I just wanted your mom to finally meet Mikan and her kids. She knew her by name since Mikan has always been one of our top employees. And I have always made her handle our VIP accounts. And now that you are dating her,-"
"- With plans to marry as soon as possible." he corrected him.
"And now that you are dating her with plans to marry as soon as possible, it is just appropriate to let your own mother meet her and her -"
"Our." he said in a proud voice.
"- and your kids. So we have prepared a small dinner here at home for a little family get together. Get here immediately. Good bye." Takahashi ended the call.
Natsume picked up the car's phone and said, "Joe, go directly to the manor."
"Yes, sir."
Mikan look flustered, "Natsume, is this okay? The kids and I aren't dressed properly at all! We are going to meet your parents. And it will be the kids' first time to meet them! We have to at least make them look presentable. Oh my god, it is my first time to meet your mother! What if she doesn't approve of me for you? What if your parents are against the idea of your suddenly becoming a dad!" she was fanning her face despite of the car's air conditioning.
Youichi suddenly got up and took a cold cocoa drink from the fridge. He handed it to Mikan and said, "Momma, you don't look well. Drink this. It's from dad and you know how chocolate always make me and Ruu happy."
Natsume ruffled his son's head and told Mikan,
"We got this, sweetheart. My parents will absolutely love you and the twins, trust me."
A/N: Here you go, @Arise and Awaken ! I was actually planning this scene and then you posted your review. That was cool, lol. High five! (-_~)_v