"I put a spell on you because you're mine"
The first time Mikan had ever seen the institute, it had looked very tiny for a hospital. Narrow hallways, white fluorescent lights and doors with labels on them. There are rumors that the owner and its board members allowed, tv interview on that said hallway to arise curiosity among people on what kind of modern hospital, they have, and now she's in front of it taking her first step as an ophthalmologist. On the actual, the Hyuuga Medical Center was actually enormous and full of glamour. It can be mistaken as a 5 star hotel if not for its different signs like "Hospital zone", "Canteen this way", "Emergency room this way", and such.
Mikan was silent, or having a cold feet was the proper word to describe it. She's two hours early for goodness sake. Buckling her fear, she entered the main building and when straight to the connecting hallway going to the Out Patient Department (OPD) and asked the security guard nearby. It was on the fifth floor, the kind hearted man said. The OPD is another building in the HMC, which can be seen on the left side of the whole hospital. Again, OPD has a lounge with a chandelier in the middle and big picture frame designs its walls. Hello? Talking about the glamour, the owner of the hospital has an excellent taste for class and the arts.
Pushing the "up" button when she arrived in front of the elevator, more people accumulate behind her. Thank goodness she went straight to this spot, ignoring her wondering blood to take a stroll around her new workplace. When the elevator arrived, she hastily went inside and stayed on the left corner; giving enough space to other staffs that were in the hurry.
When the elevator stopped at the fifth floor, Mikan was greeted by a dead-end. Since she was the last one to alight, she had all the time to look around a bit. The way to the Ophthalmology department was easy. The whole floor was given to them. Once you arrived at the said floor, turn left and walk straight ahead. It was a short walk. Mikan presumed that the hallway is for patients as well as for their companion. Before opening the door, she straightens up her royal blue dress that's perfectly hugged her body. It was paired with black doll shoes and a white belt. Her long hair was tied in a ponytail, not only to reveal her perfect smooth skin, but to make sure that her hair will not touch the patient or anything related. Hair is one of the favorite place and carrier of bacteria. Her shoulder bag flung on her right shoulder while she carries her white coat in her left hand.
She advanced the ophthalmology department door and pushed it a little where she can only pass. No wonder this department owned the whole floor. The mini lobby of the department is spacious. Long connected chairs were lined on the sides and there are other doors that Mikan laid her eyes upon. There are glaucoma and retina room, refraction room, nurse's station; and at the further back there are rooms for special machines for examination, the patient's changing room, their very own emergency room and of course, the room for the department chairman as well as the lounge and locker room for the resident doctors.
Mikan noticed a light coming out of the chairman's door. There's still no signs of other doctors and nurses to be found. Hotaru also said that she needs to introduce herself to him. Actually she didn't know chairman's name or his looks; he's only called, Kuro Neko (Black Cat) because he always wears a black cat mask whenever he's around. She knocked two times. A deep voice was heard, telling her to come in. Once she closed the door and faced the chairman's room. She was engulfed by the beauty and neatness of the room. The furniture are all black and white, only the book on the shelves gave color to the monochrome design of the room.
There he is, looking through the window watching the big city welcome the sunrise. He wears a neat suit. A light blue long sleeves that his body filled in. It was paired by a semi-skinny black slacks and black shoes. The mask that he wore covered his entire face, leaving him the impression of mystery and cold heartedness. Mikan broke the silence.
"Good Morning Chairman, I'm-", she bowed gracefully but then she's cut off by the chairman.
"Yukihara Mikan, Yes" and then she suddenly pull back when she heard her name and blushed. "I knew that there's a new resident on my department but I didn't expect you to be this early", he looked on his watch then shifted to her face. Was it a good sign or nay? But little she know the blush made him smirk behind his mask. Hazel to red, red to hazel. His eyes is beautiful, enchanting, but it also looked very dangerous and hungry. But hungry for what?
"Oh.. I just don't want to be late sir", she paused. "And also to take a little tour in the whole building, to familiarize with the place".
He nodded in response. The chairman walked back to his chair and gestured Mikan to sit. Which, she obliged.
"I'm the one who they called, Kuro Neko", he said in a deadpan manner. "It's not like I had a bad name or some sort. I just like what the staffs called me here and also I have a thing for not saying my name in public".
"Oh just like an alias, or pen name. That's cool", Mikan smiled brightly. So this is the sunshine that Ruca and Hotaru talked about. She had a perfect smile that can light even the darkest room. Her smile reached him. It also made him smile, but only to be blocked by his mask. Thank goodness for that protection.
"Yes, cool", he laughed. Now Mikan can identify if he's amused or sad or just plain formal. "Mikan, I won't always be here. 2-3 days a week perhaps but you will receive some call or text if we will have a group discussion, case reports or just hanging out. Some people tell us that this is a benign path of medicine. I said, if you have an amazing bunch of crew, why bother right?" This time Mikan looked at him with respect. He really love his department and he knows what he's doing. Not out of money, but out of love.
"It's not the destination, but it's the road that is important", she said blankly. Well, she loves reading and sometimes write poems, stories and even fanfictions.
Natsume's curiosity about Mikan skyrocketed. Sunshine. Science. Bookworm. Poems. Eyes. Creative. These words rarely goes together specially describing a girl. She's giving him a turn-on. A big turn-on.
"So you like books Mikan?". He asked.
"A-what?", he caught her off guard. "Ah.. Yes. But not books in school, mind you.", she chuckled. "Fictions, poetry, some non-fiction; but I really love novels especially the lengthy ones".
"Like?"
"Harry Potter, Series of Unfortunate Events, Narnia, Percy Jackson, and other books that involved with that genre", she replied happily. No one asked her about books or showed her one. This is the first time. Her chairman is really kind… and interesting.
"So we have a bookworm in the department, I see. I really need a creative mind here. It's not healthy to be trapped on a place where only logic spreads in the air. It has to be balance. And you young lady-" he stood up in his seat and moved in front of his table, leaning his back a little supporting his posture by the table, facing her.
As he moved and somewhat sit in opposite of her, his bulge on his crotch passed her eyesight. No surprise, women likes to be bedded by him. But Kuro Neko caught her beheld what's in front of her. He smirked behind the mask, well that's his asset; beside his red eyes.
Mikan and Kuro Neko were looking at each other. Not being bothered by silence. The big room was suddenly enclosing to his perspective. He really want to know her, taste her sweet lips, and be her dominant. Not on this department, but in bed.
Mikan slowly showed restlessness as their stare-war goes for a minute. She's actually waiting for him to continue, or tell her a story or dismiss her but he stayed there, looking. Like looking on an abstract art. Observing, and analyzing.
"Mikan-", she suddenly looked, like she just came back to her body. "Don't. do. that. please", he plead. Kuro Neko grabbed the knot in his tie and adjust it, loosen it up a bit. Before Mikan will give her reply, a loud knock was heard. "Sir, are you in here?"
"What if I tell you, I'm not?", he said cooly. Before the other man came in, the chairman were already on his feet going to his table, and when the other man entered, he's already sitting on his swiveling chair.
"Nope! And you still owe us that-", the man caught off guard by the sight of Mikan sitting on the couch. He was a dazzling man with a dark blue hair and eyes. Under his left eye, he has a blue star tattoo. He wears a white polo and a dark blue jeans with black shoes. He has a nice built for a 5'6 feet guy. "And you, must be the new resident". The blue haired guy looked at Mikan as he sit on the single couch near her.
"Hi!", she greeted the newcomer. She stood up and bowed gracefully. "I'm Yukihara Mikan".
He laughed in response, "Oh, no need for such formality". He waved his hand, dismissing it.
Being annoyed by the encounter and sudden closeness of the two, the chairman cleared his throat and introduced him properly. "Mikan, he's Tsubasa Andou. He's the current head of the residents here in the department. Maybe he looked like that, but that guy has a brain".
Tsubasa glared back, "Hey!"
Kuro Neko continued, "He will supervise and teach you when I'm not around. He will be with us for two years and then off to marry his fiancé", he said in a matter-of-fact.
"You know Misaki's not getting younger. And besides, anytime soon she will finish her residency in neurology". Tsubasa shift is gaze to Kuro Neko then Mikan while nodding.
"Congratulations!", Mikan smiled gleamingly. Oh how she loves romance, flowers and sweet kisses. Although she haven't experience those things.. YET.
"Thank you Mikan-Chan!", Tsubasa exclaimed in wide-eyes. He seems very happy and excited on what's going to happen in the near future.
Kuro Neko looked on his watch. 8:00am. "Andou, kindly teach Mikan around and our protocols. We need her to be oriented before the patient's arrival.", he ordered.
Tsubasa stood up and made a salute, "Yes sir!". He looked on Mikan and said, "C'mon Mikan, I'll introduce you to a bunch of idiots that resides in this department".
As they walked out the door, the chairman called her out, "Mikan-" she sneak a quick look in the room while Tsubasa held it for her, "have fun". And with that she swear that those red eyes showed happiness and sincerity that looked at her before her head resident ophthalmologist completely close the door.
A/N
Aaand that's it for our another chapter! So much for the Mikan x Natsume encounter eh? ;)
I'll be updating this story next week? or probably earlier. My review class just started but there's too much Mikan and Natsume scenes in my mind that I need to write before I forget them haha! Anyways,
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