Chapter 17|| The road trip
Phone. Check
Medication. Check
Clothes. Check
Warm Hat. Check
Mitts. Check
I think that will do for the trip.
December has already started, the days have become shorter and holidays are near, and I have started to do a little bit of Christmas decorations at my house or mansion most likely. Since my parents, and brother have not decided to show up for another holiday I didn't bother to ask them anything; their plans, their visit to me and other things. Since this maybe the last Christmas of mine in japan, I want to spend it with the people I love. I haven't made any plans for the Christmas day, Christmas Eve, or even the years, I no idea what want to do just yet. However I am pretty sure it will go by like other years, alone.
Moreover, it has been over a week sense Natsume has stayed over at my house, and today is the day he is picking me up to take me somewhere. Koko had filled me up on the information saying that we will be staying there for the full weekend, but still hasn't told me what place we are going, but says it will be fun. I asked him if there were any shops or malls near by and he said yes because I told him that during my stay I would be doing some holiday shopping. I had finished packing and also made sure to take my medication in case.
A lot has happened this week and just two days ago, Ruka had finally decided to ask Hotaru to be his girlfriend. She eventually said yes after a condition; no limitations to crabs. I still remember that day:
FLASHBACK:
I was walking down the hall until I heard my name being called out.
"Mikan!" turning around I see Ruka running towards me.
"Hey Ruka. What's up?"
"Listen Mikan I really need your help." He says, worried.
"Of course! What do you need my help with?"
"well you see… there is this girl I like and…um…well…her name is (gulp) Hotaru…uh…I kind of w-want to ask h-her to be m-my g-g-girlfriend. Can you please help me." He pleads desperately. I grin at him. I knew he liked her!
"Yes! Of course I will help! What do you need me to do?"
No Ones POV:
Hotaru was walking down the street with many things going on in her head. The holiday, family plans, future plans, and also Mikan secrecy. She knows something happened that night and also positive that Mikan went somewhere and did something that she doesn't want her, Sumire or anyone else to know. She has been informing her brother, Subaru, who is a doctor to keeps taps on Mikan's doctor. Lately she hasn't received anything from him and is starting to get worried. So she decided to wait out another day or two than call Subaru back up and see what's up. her thoughts were interrupted when she felt her phone vibrate in her jeans pocket and looked at the caller ID and it was Ruka. She picked it up.
"Hello Ruka."
"Hey, um can I ask you something."
"What?"
"Can you meet me at the local park near my house?" he asks her.
"Why?" she asks, curiously.
"Please, it's really important. Meet me there in 30 minutes." He says and hangs up. Hotaru didn't even get a chance to reply back but started to head to his destination anyway.
when she arrived, she saw Ruka standing near the tree. She walked towards and looked at his face; he looked really nervous.
"Ruka what is it?" she asks.
"Hotaru. You're here." He says when turned around.
"Yes, now speak." She says, coldly.
"Uh…Well…you see…I… uh—"
"Ruka speak, or will shoot you."
"Okay! Okay! This isn't easy for me, but here I go. Hotaru, you are an girl that I have seen and met in my life. Ever since I was in grade nine I always wanted to talk to you, make friends with you but was always nervous and scared that you may find me like the other guys. A player. But I am not. Not anymore. The reason I did that was because I could get you to notice me, stupid move I know. But when I meet you through Mikan your cold attitude, friendship and behavior changed me. You made me realize that I can be myself and gain company. I know you are hot tempered, cold, blackmail, loves to eat crabs, but putting all that aside, you always had a soft spot for the people that you cared about. So Hotaru Imai, will you do the honour of becoming my girlfriend?"
Hotaru was in shock and deep in thought. She never had a guy ask her to be his girlfriend, or even hang out with one. Ruka was the first guy she actually hang out with and always had enjoyed her company, even though she never admits it. So walks up to him, and looks deep into his sapphire eyes and answers…
"Yes, I would be honored to be your girlfriend." She answers with a beautiful smile. Ruka pulls her in by the waist and kisses her on the lips. Both felt electric wave through their skin.
End of Flashback
That was how they both got together. Both Sumire and I congratulated the pair. I was taken out of my thoughts when the doorbell rang. I walked over and opened it and saw Koko standing there with a huge grin on his face.
"Ready to go?" he asks.
"Yes, I am. Here is my bag." I say handing the bag over to him. He picks it up and walks over to the van and places it into the trunk while I lock up my house. I sat in the passenger eat and looked over to see that Natsume was driving. Behind us were Koko and Sumire and at the far back were Ruka and Hotaru sitting together with Yuu siting on Rukas right side.
"Hey Natsume"
"Hn." Wow a simple hey Mikan or Hey, hello or hi would do! But that answer he drives off. Typical Natsume.
An hour into the drive and everyone was on their phones, Ipads, games and other devices but I was looking outside my window the entire time. I was enjoying the scenery because it had been a really long time since I got out anywhere.
"Enjoying the view?" I hear Natsume ask me.
"Yes, very much." I answer with out looking at him.
"Where are we going?" I ask him. I couldn't take it anymore. The curiosity was killing me. I had to find out somehow.
"You will find out when we get there." He says, keeping his eyes on the road. Argh! I kept looking out my window for most of the ride.
"You excited?" I hear Natsume ask.
"For what?" I turn to look at him
"Christmas, what else?"
"No. Are you?" I say in a flat tone and he looks at me surprised, but does focus again on the road.
"No."
" Can I ask why? You don't have to answer though."
"Sigh. My brother is here. He will be celebrating it with us. I don't him here on Christmas, or his girlfriend. I hate them both and I want them to go back to the U.S"
"Why U.S?"
"Because that is where they study. I was doing fine, and I am still doing fine without him."
"Natsume, he is your brother. Yes he made a mistake that nearly killed your life but don't you think he deserves a second chance?"
"No" he answers without a thought. We stop at a red light. I look at him and clearly see that he misses him but just won't admit it.
"Natsume give him another chance." I say to him and he looks at me coldly.
"No. Never Mikan. I will never give him a chance. You don't even know what it is like to loose someone you care so much for." He says coldly with a blank expression.
"I know what it is like to loose someone Natsume. I have lost someone dear to me forever so don't you dare say that to me. You lost someone, but they are alive and asking for forgiveness, you Natsume Hyuuga didn't loose anyone so don't give me that shit." I say it to him angrily and he looks taken back. I look way from to my window the entire ride. I didn't speak to him at all. I felt my eyes getting heavier and I slowly find myself falling asleep.
"Hey Mikan wake up." I hear someone say to me. I open my eyes and see it was Yuu.
"Hey Yuu. Are we here yet?" I say rubbing my eyes.
"Yeah, Natsume got your stuff and took it inside with him into the hotel." Her says. I nod and get up to follow him. We leave the parking area and head to the building. It was very beautiful; everything sparkled from the floor to the ceiling that held huge chandlers. We reached the reception.
"Here are the keys to your to your rooms sir. Enjoy your stay!" says the reception lady. We walk to the elevator and Natsume hands us the keys to our rooms. I grab my bag and head out when we reach our floor. My room was 306, which was across from Natsume, which was 305. To make it easier the boys rooms were across from us.
"Okay guys see you in morning at 9:00 am in the lobby. We are going to Loran Orphanage. Be ready by then." Natsume says and heads into his room. We all follow his league. I enter my room and am amazed by the design. The tiles were shining, in the family room; there was a huge T.V attached to the wall, white sofas, and a white fluffy carpet. I walked into the kitchen; the stove was black and clean, the oven was deep, there were black cabinets, a white counter with a silver sink and tap. I felt the kitchen and walked into the bedroom, which was quite amazing. There was a good size bed with a side table; lamp placed on top, a walk in closet and the room leads to a bathroom. The bathroom was not so bad, there was a white tube, a stand shower, sink. Above the sink was a mirror cabinet.
After I was done with touring myself, I decided to unpack and settle in. I took my pajamas and changed and hit the bed.
And Done! Sorry for the short chapter but next one will be better!
