Chapter Fifteen:
Ruka's POV.
I sighed.
Well, Mikan's right, Hotaru is her bestfriend but isn't she supposed to be used to this?
I walked towards Hotaru's room, there's a possibilty she's here. But there was someone who's on his way to see Hotaru also.
"Natsume!" I called out. He looked back. I walked towards him.
"Where's Imai?" He asked me.
I wonder why he's looking for Hotaru.
"I'm on my way to see her." I told him. "Want to come with me?"
He looked at me with disgust. As if he wouldn't be in my place if he knew Mikan likes him. Why won't I tell him? I want to see how far Natsume will go.
"Who's the idiot going to kiss?" He asked me suddenly.
He knows? Should I tell? I kept quiet for a moment.
"Well, it's Koko." I said.
I hope Koko won't get hurt in this blackmailing thing.
Natsume looked a little taken aback.
"Natsume, Koko has nothing to do with this." I told him.
Natsume walked away without a word. I really wish he wouldn't hurt Koko because of this.
"Don't hurt Koko!" I shouted.
He lifted his hand as if to say "understood".
I guess that's why he wanted to see Hotaru, to know who Mikan's going to kiss. I smiled. So like Natsume. Why does he even keep those feelings bottled inside? I can't believe he didn't say anything when Mikan and I were together. He didn't say anything becuase he knew I was happy. Lucky for him, we broke up after a few weeks.
Hotaru suddenly opened the door.
"Hotaru!" I called out as I walked towards her.
She just looked at me. She must be upset because I ruined her plan. I felt sorry for Mikan, what was I supposed to do?
"C'mon, Hotaru. I felt sorry for your bestfriend." I told her.
"Lucky for you, I've got a back up plan." She said blankly.
"You do?" I smiled. "You're brilliant." I said, not knowing what her plan is.
She held out a photo of Mikan and Natsume.
Mikan and Natsume was sleeping, Mikan's head was on Natsume's chest.
"A lot of girls wouldn't be haqppy if they see this." She said.
"How did you get that?" I asked.
Now, that's a stupid question to ask. Hotaru didn't bother to explain, she walked out of her room, took my hand and dragged me where Natsume went.
"Call Natsume, I'll wait for you here."
So I did what I was told. Natsume may be taking his nap under the tree, and he was.
"Err... Hey Natsume!"
He opened his eyes.
"What?"
"Would you come with me?" I asked him.
"Why should I?"
"C'mon, Natsume, don't be mad at me just because I was the one who told you Koko's going to be kissed by Mikan." I told him.
"Don't be stupid, Ruka." He told me.
I gave him a don't-deny-it look. He glared at me and stood up. He followed me to where Hotaru's waiting for me.
"What do you want?" Natsume asked when we got there.
Hotaru immediately held out Mikan and Natsume's picture. Natsume had a blank expression.
"So?"
"You're fangirls wouldn't be happy if they see this." Hotaru said calmly.
"So?" Natsume repeated.
"People will know you only softened up with Mikan. Isn't she the first one to be able to do this?"
Natsume simply looked at her without any expression.
"What do you want?" He asked Hotaru.
"If you kiss Mikan, I won't sell this. Choose."
"And why the hell would I want to kiss that idiot?" Natsume said.
Hotaru shrugged.
"So, it's the photo then?"
"I would never kiss that idiot." Natsume told Hotaru.
"Natsume, you shouldn't speak to soon." I told him. He ignored me.
"Okay. So, you chose the picture. Suit yourself." Hotaru said as she dragged me away from Natsume.
