Chapter 21- Quarrels
"Mom, Dad, when did you arrive?" Mikan said before hugging both of her parents. "Just this afternoon, princess." Her dad answered. "We were wondering if we could surprise you." Her mother answered. "How about Tsubasa-nii, does he know about this?" The brunette asked. "No. He was also surprised; he left to fetch Misa-chan." Her mother answered.
"Oh—I'm so happy." Mikan said before hugging her parents again. "And who might this be?" Mikan's Dad, Yukihira, asked. Mikan turned around and notice a certain raven looking at them. Mikan smiled and went to Natsume.
"I thought your forgot about me." Natsume said. She gave him a securing smile before intertwining her hands into his. "Mom, Dad, I'd like you to meet Natsume Hyuuga—my boyfriend."
Her parents looked at them and shock expressions were evident in their faces. "That's wonderful, dear." Her mother said before turning to Natsume "Hi, nice to meet you. I'm Yuuka Sakura, Mikan's mother." Yuuka said to him. The lady gave him a hug and he returned it. "Nice meeting you ma'am." Natsume said before extending his hand to Mikan's dad, "You too, sir."
Yukihira looked at Natsume up and down before giving his hand a welcoming shake. "Hyuuga, eh? I presume you're the only heir of CARS?" He asked.
"Yes sir." Natsume answered. "His mother is Kaoru Hyuuga mom, remember that pianist you were listening to?" Mikan said to her mother.
"Of course, well, send my apologies to your mother. I was not able to attend her last recital because we were busy of the company." Her mother answered before holding unto her husband.
"Of course, ma'am. I'll make sure to that."Natsume said. "You're going to join us for dinner, won't you?" Yuuka asked. "Well, if it's okay, why not." Natsume answered. "Of course, we would love it, right darling?" Yuuka asked her beloved. "Why not?"
"Auntie!" a girly voice disturbed the crowd. It was Misaki and behind her was another Sakura. "Ah, Misa-chan, how are you dear?" Yuuka greeted as she gave the girl a hug, "I'm fine. Hi, uncle." Misaki said to Yukihira. Then, Tsubasa noticed the raven and the brunette who still have their hands intertwined. He raised a brow and said "Why are you here?"
"What did you say Tsubasa?" Yuuka asked her son. Immediately Mikan hugged her brother and said "You've got a bug on your shirt, nee!" Mikan said before turning to her brother with a very deadly aura "Say anything about Natsume and you're dead." Tsubasa just froze. "Well, since we're now complete, let's proceed to the dining hall, shall we?"
Then, everybody laughed because of a joke that Misaki told them. "I sure did miss your humor, Misaki." Yuuka said in between laughs. "I'm looking forward to my next visit already." Yukihira answered. "Anyhow, when are you two tying up the knot, huh?" Yukihira added.
The couple blushed. "Well—" Misaki wasn't able to finish her sentence because she forced a spoonful of ham in her mouth.
"Well, we are still thinking of it dad." Tsubasa said before giving Misaki's hand a good gentle grip.
"I see." Yuuka said before drinking her wine. "Well, Natsume—how about you, what are you planning to take up on college."
There, everybody turned to our raven. "I planned to take up photography." He said to them. It was silent. But, Mikan knew why he was planning on it. "Oh? Then—what about your business?" Yukihira asked.
"But, there is a sudden change of plans. Since I'm prioritizing someone now—I'm looking at a bigger picture after I met that person. I'm going to take up business management perhaps, so that I can inherit the business fast."
Everyone was silent again—amazed on his words.
Mikan was blushing. "Ah~ I see. Wow, Mikan, how come you can make a spoiled boy turn into a responsible man in such a short time?" Misaki commented.
"You see, if a girl imagines her future with her boyfriend, it's pretty nice. But when a boy imagines his future with his girlfriend—it's a different thing." Yuuka said as she rests her chin on top of her intertwined hands.
"Anyway, Natsume, I presume you can play the piano?" Yuuka asked. "Yes I do ma'am." Natsume answered. "Well, shall we proceed to the living room?" Yuuka suggested as she stands up, "Tsubasa, Misaki, can you go fetch the tea in the kitchen?"
"Can Mikan help?" Tsubasa asked. "Sure thing."
In the kitchen, "Okay, you better start talking Mikan." Tsubasa said to his sister.
"What talking?" Mikan asked them. "About you and Hyuuga, since when did it start?" Tsubasa asked as Misaki remained silent. "Just last month, what's wrong with it anyway?"
"What's wrong with it?" Tsubasa paused—his eyes glowed with anger "That's wrong. You know what Hyuuga is. He crawled in every girls' bed and left them the next morning. I don't want you to feel that. We all know that that dude is an ass."
"Don't humiliate Natsume in front of me!" Mikan shouted. "You don't know what you're talking about. You don't know what he—"
"Why? What were you before you met Misaki? Weren't you crawling in women's bed before? Didn't you left them crying the next morning? Aren't you an ass too?" Mikan asked her brother with an angry voice. She was right though. He was like that before—before he met this lady beside him. "We're different, Mikan. It's not enough. I don't want to risk you."
"You're not risking me. I love him. And I know he loves me too." Mikan said calmly. "But—" He was not able to finish his words since Mikan barged out the kitchen and Misaki's hand clasped on his shoulder "Let them be." She said. "What? And let my sister's heart broken?" the raven asked. "No—I trust that Hyuuga. Ever since the time that I saw him asked for Mikan as a price. I just know that both of them are destined."
"How do you know that?" Tsubasa asked.
"They just remind me of a couple I know." Misaki said before heading to the door. Tsubasa raised a brow "Really? Who?"
"Us."
Mikan went to the living room and found her parents happy listening to the raven. He was performing the great Fur Elise. You can see the stars in Yuuka's eyes and the gentle calm spirit of Yukihira. She was happy though, at least it's not as awkward as she was imagining it. The piece ended and the family clapped their hands for him. "How come you don't perform in front of a greater audience, dear?" Yuuka asked.
"I don't have my mom's talent in me, ma'am. I might ruin her reputation." Natsume said. "But you got a her hands—really. You should use it." Yukihira suggested. "I'll think about that though."
It was around 10:30 in the evening and Tsubasa gave Misaki a ride home so that leave's us two couples. They were talking about business, plans, music—future.
The tea was almost done and it's been a tiring day for Natsume and Mikan.
"Anyways, it's getting late, I'll take my leave." Natsume said before standing up. "Goodnight, and nice meeting you, sir, ma'am." Natsume said as he gives Yuuka a kiss in the cheek and a handshake to Yukihira. "I'll walk him to the door."
After the two closed the door, Yuuka said "Well, he's formal." As she puts her tea cup to the table. "What do you think?" She asked her husband with a smile. Yukihira sighed before standing up "I think he better start distancing from our daughter."
Meanwhile, back to Natsume and Mikan, she has her arms around his waist as his hands curled securely around her shoulders. "I didn't know that you were so formal." Mikan joked. Natsume only chuckled. "Nah—that was easy." The raven boasted. They talked until they arrive near his car. He leaned on it as she stands between his legs. "Goodnight—" Mikan said as she nuzzles on his neck. H e gave her a tight hug and smelled her strawberry scent.
"Goodnight—and don't even think about anything except me." Natsume said proudly. Mikan smiled and gave him a smooth slap on his arm. "Arrogant jerk."
"Well, bye-bye." Mikan said as she give Natsume a quick kiss on the lips.
A small kiss but it's enough for him. "Bye."
They separated as he enter his car and start the engine. He wants her with him but for now, he just needs a cold bath and a smooth bed. Even nocturnal people need beds.
Our brunette was getting ready for sleep when Tsubasa entered. "Mimi?" He called. "If you're going to talk about Natsume again, and humiliate him in front of me, you better leave." She said before lying on her bed.
"Yeah—I was thinking about that but I changed my mind." H e said to her. She didn't respond and he gave a sigh. "Alright—have it your way!" He said—almost shouting.
"But, if ever that guy messes up with you, you can always call on your big brother for help." Tsubasa said gently. He means it, he just hopes that he's trusting the right guy. Mikan popped and gave her brother the same happy smile. She kicked the sheets, run and gave Tsubasa a bear hug "Thank you, nee." She said to him. "Happy now?" he asked sarcastically but deep inside he was happy that somehow, she was back. The same old jolly Mikan.
Now he see's what Natsume Hyuuga brought back to him.
"How cute!" Yuuka said to her children. Yukihira then joined the hug. Giving his kids a sweet childish bear hug "Dad~" Tsubasa and Mikan whined. "I cant hug you two like this earlier because your lovers are in front of you."
"Lovers!" the siblings blushed.
It was such a happy night for the Sakura's but it seems that Yukihira has other plans.
The wind was brushing a cold breeze to his skin. He was in their bedrooms' balcony. A wine in his hands and his eyes were looking at the silhouette of the evening.
"Honey?" Yuuka called. Yukihira drinks as he smiled at her. "It's about Natsume isn't it?" Yuuka asked seriously. "You better not mess with your daughters happiness, Yukihira." She warned. "I'm not messing up with her—I am her father and it's my duty to protect her."
"But he loves her. And she loves him. I can see that." Yuuka said to him. "See that? Did you hear the whines of some of my business partners about their daughters? They were asking me how to cure their daughters because a player in town was breaking them. And do you know who that player is? He's Natsume Hyuuga. I don't want to risk my daughters' heart because of this boy."
"That's because you were looking at the dot and not at the ground." Yuuka said to him. "You boys are so practical. You see way different than we women."
"But I tell you this—don't mess with their relationship, Yukihira, don't return the nightmares to your daughter."