Fight for Love!
6th Fight: My Choice
"Mikan, are you sure about this?" my mother asked worriedly as she sat on my bed next to my father.
My father bellowed, "Mikan, why didn't you tell us that you are taking part in this violent club? I thought you are in the Fortune Telling Club with Yoichi-san."
My mother quickly nudged him and shot him a glare. He pouted and crossed his arms angrily. I bit my lips and looked down. I could let my parents see my pathetic face.
"Mum, I am sure about it," I spoke softly.
"That is so great to hear that, Mikan," my father growled.
My mother stepped onto his foot and he yelped in pain.
She gave me a smile and said, "Then, have you prepared the letter?"
I nodded. My mother patted my back and stood up, followed by my father. After exchanging our goodnight wishes, they left my room.
"Oh yes, Mikan. Next time, please tell us whatever activities or clubs you are joining," my father said while sticking his head out at the door side. "You have worried the hell out of me, get it?"
I nodded again and fell back onto bed. I just had until the next morning for the real challenge to begin. It was a challenge between me and the Taekwondo Club. I had to do it, no matter how much Hotaru would hate me for it but it was my choice.
The next morning, I got up from bed and quickly prepared myself for school. I grabbed my sandwich and left home. I found Yoichi was waiting right outside my house and upon seeing me, he waved to me.
"Mikan, how are you feeling today? You have been absent for three days and I got worried," Yoichi asked worriedly.
I smiled and replied, "I'm fine. Just a few bruises here and there. Wow! That impact which Luna gave me was great! It had made me unconscious for days. I want to learn that!"
"You got to be kidding me. Anyway, Hotaru told me that she will kill you when you return back."
"Eh! Why?"
"I don't know. Maybe because she did not get that Camouflage Belt."
"That is her problem! Why must I be the punching sandbag?"
"Geez, Mikan! You have really worried me ever since you joined that freaking club! First, it was a sadistic blondie. Second, it was a sexual harasser. And finally, a crazy Red Belt fan girl who bit you into a pulp!"
"Hey Yoichi, my injuries are not that bad!" I laughed.
"I told you, didn't I?" Yoichi lowered his voice and he placed his hands on my shoulders. "Violent clubs are not suitable for you."
"Yoichi," I said. "I have written the letter."
Yoichi stared at me with his mouth gaped open. He quickly let go of me and sighed.
"Whatever! Hurry up and go to school!" he shouted and ran ahead of me.
I sighed too. I was sure when I stepped into the school. Everyone would kill me, including Hotaru. What a day ahead for me...
I slid opened my classroom door and I saw many eyes gazed upon me. I walked over to my seat and slumped against my chair. I guessed I came to school a little too early so I took out the letter and ran out of the classroom.
I hoped I would not see any of the club members along the way. However, luck was not on my side. I bumped onto Ruka who was happened to be on the staircase. I gasped and turned to my opposite direction.
"Yukihira! Wait!" Ruka called out to me.
I turned my head around and noticed that Ruka was chasing after me! I knew he would make fun of me! I knew it. He and Natsume were always up to no good.
"Wait up! You have dropped something! It is a letter..."
Letter? I stopped running and touched my pocket. There was nothing in it. My letter was gone and was in Ruka's hands! No way!
As soon as I turned around, Ruka was standing in front of me, panting heavily and was glaring at me.
"I said, wait up!" he repeated while handing the letter over to me.
I thanked him and was prepared to run away from him but I was pulled back by his strong hand.
"Yukihira, how is your injuries? Koizumi-san really took that duel very seriously," Ruka asked.
I frowned and retorted, "Are you saying that Hotaru and I were not serious during the duel?"
Ruka flinched and exclaimed, "That is not what I mean, Yukihira! I am asking about your injuries."
"Are you blind or what? Can't you see that I have bandages on my head and my arm?" I blurted.
For my first time, I saw Ruka's eyebrows knitted together as if he was showing me some sympathy. Maybe Ruka had his own soft spot too.
"I'm sorry for being rude but I have to go now," I said apologetically.
"Yukihira?"
"Yes?"
"Is that letter..."
"Yes, it is. I'm sorry, Ruka-senpai," I said softly and bowed to him. "I have made my choice."
With that, I ran away. I could feel a warm hand trying to hold onto mine but my hand just slipped away from it and I ran straight to the staffroom.
"Mikan Yukihira, is it?" Jinno-sensei queried as he read the letter.
I replied nervously, "Yes, I am."
"Are you sure about it? I mean, quitting the club..."
"Yes, I am sure about it. My parents encouraged me to do it so I..."
"I get it. As a good child, your parents' advices come first. Alright, you may leave," Jinno-sensei said.
I bowed again and thanked him before heading back to my classroom. When I returned back to my classroom, I saw Hotaru sitting on my desk. When she saw me, she crossed her arms and glared at me. I gulped. Was she seriously going to kill me? It was just a rank, for goodness sake!
"Y... Y... Yo, Hotaru!" I let out a soft laughter. "Good to see you again. Ahaha..."
Hotaru growled, "You are so dead, Mikan Yukihira! How dare you quit that freaking club! Yoichi told me all about it!"
"Eh? So what if I quit?" I snorted.
"Oh yeah! So what if you quit? It bothers me so much! You leave your best friend in that horrid club and your best friend is going to be a white belt forever!"
"Hotaru, you have finally considered me as your best friend! Yay! So happy!" I cheered loudly.
Hotaru bellowed, "Shut up, dimwit. I am very furious right now."
"I'm so sorry, Hotaru!" I whined. "It's not like I can help it, you know."
Hotaru stood up and raised up her hand up high. I thought she was going to slap me so I closed my eyes and flinched. However, I was wrong.
She wrapped her hands around me and whispered, "Idiot, look at you. You really look like a pulp. I am not angry about my rank or anything because I withdrew the duel at the very last minute. I am just angry that you didn't tell me about your choice. I could quit together with you, you know."
I scratched my head and queried, "You can always quit the club without having to do it together, right?"
Hotaru frowned and smacked my head.
"Idiot, stop ruining romantic moments!" she hissed and returned to her seat, sulking.
Did I say anything wrong? What romantic moments were she talking about? Seriously, I didn't get what Hotaru was trying to tell me. She must be influenced by those Taekwondo Club members. I returned to my seat too and stared into space.
Since I had quitted Taekwondo Club, I wondered which club I would be joining then. Any suggestions?
First, I would like to thank those who had reviewed Chapter 5. Thanks for all those encouragements. Hope to hear more from you again! :D
Here are the responses:
- zaf: Yeah, me too! :D
- rosbaten: Thank you! :)
- adrienna22: Oh, really? Great to hear that! :D
- ninjagrl55: That's right! Mikan and Hotaru should kick Luna's and her gang's butts! Haha! By the way, thanks for reviewing! :D
- GakuenAliceLover: Thank you! :D
- notyouraverageshorty: Thanks! :)
- asdfghjklnatsu97: Yup, they like her but they just like to tease her. Though they are pretty 'evil' at times, they actually have a soft spot, just like Ruka in this chapter whereby he became slightly upset when he realised that Mikan was going to quit the club. ;)
- CaraRein: Thank you! :)
- lisaOpine: Haha! Thanks! I totally agree with you. :D
Lastly, I would also like to thank those who had story alerted and favourited this story. I am so touched! :'D
About this chapter, don't be disappointed that Mikan is leaving the Taekwondo Club. I cannot spoil the future chapters but here is a hint: she will somehow get involves in Taekwondo again and fight for love!
Anyway, please review this chapter and tell me how it is! :D
