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*Flashback*

"Youichi Hijiri, the soul collector", the blond vampire explained. From the way his best friend was looking at him, Natsume could tell he was utterly serious.

"Youichi Hijiri?", Natsume repeated expecting to get more information about this said name. He knew about soul collectors, the distribution was simple; the soul collectors lived above in the sky and the vampires on the underworld. As for a superior existence commonly known as god or however you call him, neither Natsume knows for sure about if that's true or fiction. He doesn't care about it anyway.

The job of the soul collectors is pretty obvious. Just as their name explains, all they have to do is collect souls, obviously. So, how could a soul collector help Natsume? That was his concern.

"Soul collectors would never let me have contact with her soul", Natsume said as a matter of fact. After all, vampires don't really get along with those creatures, since they always brag about them living in the skies and blah, blah, blah.

"For sure they will never allow you", Ruka answered obvious. "But-", he spoke before Natsume could respond sarcastically. "Youichi Hijiri is a different kind of soul collector…you'll understand when you meet him…", the blond one said handing him a small paper with an address written on it.

*End of flashback*

Natsume turned to look at the paper he was holding tightly in his hand. It was already wrinkled but still readable. He found himself walking through the dark; thankfully for him, he was a vampire and could see perfectly even if there was any light. The place seemed deserted, who could live in such conditions? Only rocks above.

He stopped walking when he felt a cold breeze coming from a cave near him. Since he was already there he decided to take a look. Of course, Natsume Hyuuga didn't fear anything. "Who's there?" , someone asked inside the cave. Natsume kept his cool even though he wasn't expecting someone to be inside it.

He felt no presence so it only meant one thing. "Are you Youichi Hijiri?", he asked taking a step backwards since he heard a few footsteps getting closer to him.

He could distinguish a silhouette coming out of the cave. The crimson eyed one didn't think the soul eater would look this…how do I put it, good looking? Of course, the stubborn vampire won't say he was attractive at all since he thinks he's the hottest creature in the whole world, no, universe.

However, since I'm the author and I'm a girl I can explain how breathtaking this man was. Physically he seemed to be 17 years old even though he could have much more years but didn't seem to be older since he possessed a baby face. He had short grey hair; tufts of his hair didn't cover under his eyes but kept covering his forehead. He had a calm look with a pair of eyes that resembled much to his hair, creating a perfect combination of colors. His skin seemed like silk, flawless.

"And you are?", he asked not trusting the man in front of his grayish eyes.

"Natsume Hyuuga", he introduced himself. The soul collector only raised a brow, "The famous Natsume Hyuuga, huh?", he asked in disbelief. "What an honor"

Natsume rolled his eyes knowing he was being sarcastic. "I came here for business, of course"

Youichi sat down in one of the many rocks in the scenery. He crossed his arms and then waved one as a signal for him to keep talking; and so he did. "I want to communicate with someone who died 20 years ago. I heard you can do that"

Youichi laughed loudly meanwhile Natsume only looked at him with a blank expression, thinking, "What a weird man"

Suddenly he stopped laughing, and turned into a serious expression. Natsume now knew for sure he was a lunatic. He was about to take his leave when the said lunatic spoke once more, "What's for me?"

"Name whatever you want and I'll give it to you", he said confident.

He smirked towards that confidence. "Tomorrow, I'll come to find you to tell you what I want"

Natsume closed the portal and took his clothes away. He was glad he managed to arrive to the room before his pet, aka Mikan. He sighed in relief meanwhile changing to his, how do they call them again? Pajamas, yeah that.

Natsume is used to sleep only on boxers but seems Yukihira will surely make a fuss out of that little matter, like she always does; he had to ask Ruka for this weird clothes.

Now wearing his blue pj's he laid down on the bed, he was planning on sleeping on the sofa downstairs anyway but since it was still early he decided to sleep for a while in the comfortable bed, he was really tired after all, a few minutes won't hurt.

Or so he thought…

"Too bad Natsume-kun wasn't feeling well", pouted Yuka.

"Uh-huh", muttered Mikan meanwhile eating her food happily. She was actually happy since she's restless whenever he's close to her. She didn't know why this boy got in his nerves so badly.

"I think who you were doesn't matter anymore"

Mikan stopped eating when she remembered his words; a strange feeling went through her as she shook his head.

"Darling are you alright?", asked her concerned mother. "Your face is red"

Mikan's eyes widened, she's blushing? Blushing for that pervert? That's impossible. There's no such a thing as affect towards him. Not, definitely not.

She stood from the table. "Thanks for the food", she then went upstairs leaving her mother and grandmother utterly confused.

"Teenagers…", said Yuka and her mother only nodded.

"Hyuuga you're sleeping in the couch-", said Mikan when she entered the room but she stopped talking when she found him sleeping soundlessly in the bed. He seemed so tired.

Mikan only sighed, "I guess I'll have to sleep in the couch", she whispered for herself.

When she was about to leave a hand stopped her, pulling her towards the bed. Mikan was about to shout when she realized he kept sleeping. He was holding her so tightly she found it hard to free from his grip. A part of her didn't want to move anyway.

"Hyuuga", she called him hoping to wake him up but instead he placed his head on her chest. Her cheeks were bright red as her heart was thumbing loudly.

He knew this feeling could only mean one thing, but no! She wasn't going to accept it! No! Never!

"D-don't leave", she heard him say, bringing her back to the reality. Was he telling her not to leave? "I'm not leaving", she whispered even though she was surprised by her own words. Her thoughts became words without her being aware.

So, maybe this is what you call…liking someone? But, no…right? No, definitely not!

He hold her tighter, "Nozomi"

Did he said Nozomi?, she thought. Why was her heart aching so badly?

Is this…already an one sided love?

"Yukihira…", she heard a soft voice calling for her. "Hey, Yukihira!", the voice sounded louder until she opened her eyes tiredly.

"Move you are heavy!", he finally shouted making her fall from the bed. What the hell? Oh, yes. She had forgotten about him sleeping next to her. Well, more like she was crushing him.

"I-I'm sorry", she said blushing.

Natsume only rubbed his head trying to ease the pain. Before he could complain again they both heard Yuka's voice.

"Get your lazy butts downstairs, we're going out!"

"Isn't nature beautiful?", asked Yuka who seemed to be leading the other ones towards the destination. They had been walking for a few minutes now and Mikan's feet as well as Natsume was hurting already.

They couldn't take the car since the road wasn't for cars. Too many stones in the floor can easily ruin the engine. However, Yuka and her mother seemed so happy about it.

Natsume growled silently trying to cope with everybody's moves. Thankfully for the vampire, it was already 5pm so the sun was about to leave the sky.

"The cemetery?" asked Mikan when she saw the tombstones.

"Yeah, I haven't been the best granddaughter. You barely have heard about my grandmother so I wanted you to pay a visit"

Natsume's faced paled. Was he mentally prepared to accept Nozomi's death? Was he mentally prepared to see her tombstone? Before he could run away Yuka stopped and kneeled down in front of a tombstone. It was Nozomi's.

"It's been a long time", she said out loud. "This is my daughter, Mikan. She has grown into a beautiful woman hasn't she?"

Mikan blushed slightly. "Hello, great grandma" Yuka's mother took a step speaking as well, "She looks so like you, mom. I wish you could see her"

The older brunette turned to look at Natsume, "If you want you can also say something"

He was taken aback with that comment. He took a step closer, her legs shaking. He realized something else was written in her tombstone.

"If you are reading this, I hope you get to forgive me and understand I lived a happy life"

"Why this is for?", he asked pointing the letters. Yuka's mother only smiled, "It's for her first love"

He lowered his gaze until his bangs covered his eyes. "I'm glad you lived a happy life and yes, I forgive you", he whispered as a single tear streamed down his face.

He knew this was the last tear he would shed for his past love.

Natsume decided to return first back to the house, leaving the three brunette's. Before he could step outside of the cemetery he saw a familiar grey haired standing in one tombstone.

"Hey there", he greeted with a smile.

Natsume only kept walking. "Hey!", he called again.

"What do you want?", he asked mad.

Youichi only sighed. "Yesterday you wanted my help and now you treat me this way…" He pouted but then smiled again. "I know what I want now"

Natsume rolled his eyes, "I don't need it anymore", he explained curtly.

The soul collector's eyes widened. "You gave up on your love then?"

Natsume frowned. He had finally forgiven Nozomi, he still felt utterly hurt though. "Don't you want to know why she left you?"

Natsume was about to kick the man when he dodge his hit. "I only want one thing…"

Natsume wasn't well to make decisions, he had forgiven her, yet why he felt insecure. Of course, the blackmail from this dude wasn't helping the situation at all, he doubted. Oh, how he wished Ruka was here.

He spoke again, realizing he had an effect on the vampire, "I want Mikan Yukihira's life"

Natsume looked at him shocked, "What?"

"I saw you with her just a while ago…you do know her, don't you?"

Natsume nodded, "Why her?"

"Collecting souls is boring, people don't commit big sins and it's simply boring…but, that girl has a dark past. Her soul is so interesting…", he explained with a wicked smile.

"Dark past?", he asked in disbelief.

"That girl, Mikan Yukihira…she's a murderer"

(Author's Note)

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