Chapter 2: Let's practice together!
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As soon as they finished their looong class, Mikan quickly grabbed her things and ran towards the hall. She needs to find Ruka. You know, she wants to know if he knew how to bake because it would be an advantage.
She, Mikan Sakura, was really happy to know that they would bake! Fortunately, she loves to bake!! One of her friend mother taught her to bake when she was 8. And somehow, she's a fast learner. She never thought that it might be useful for her.
And what's more? All of them weren't allowed to use alice! This would be the perfect time to show them her real talent!! Isn't that good?
She stopped. There was Ruka, standing under a small tree. He whistled, making some birds to fly towards him. He sure was an animal-lover. And that makes him look even friendlier.
She ran towards him, "Ruka!" She called.
Ruka turned his head to look at her. He smiled, "Hi Mikan," He turned his gaze back to his animal friends and told them to leave for a while.
"So, when well we start practicing?" She asked, walking closer to him. She can't help but get excited. What can she do? It's been a while since she baked. And cakes were one of her favorites!!
"U-uhmm…" Ruka stuttered. Damn, he's blushing again man! Why can't he just stop blushing whenever she's getting closer to him? Argh, she's just too way cute for his eyes. He cleared his throat before asking, "Dou you know how to bake?"
Mikan smiled at him furiously and answered, "Why yes! Of course… how about you?"
Ruka nodded, "Yes, but only a b-bit."
"That's good!" Mikan cheered. She knows now that they'll get a high mark on this. Narumi-sensei would be happy with this.
Suddenly, an idea started to form to her mind. "I have an idea!" she beamed, looking at Ruka who gave her a questioning stare.
"What is it?" He asked slowly.
"Why don't we invite Hotaru and Natsume to practice with us?" She suggested. She knew very well that Hotaru didn't know how to bake. She'll teach her. That would be great, right?
Ruka blinked, he knew that Natsume hated baking. Practicing with them would be nice.
"Yeah, that's a great idea, Mikan." He said,
"You think so? Well, I'll go and tell Hotaru about it." She told him, now preparing to leave.
"Okay."
"Let's just meet tomorrow at Hotaru's lab." She muttered.
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She went straightly to Hotaru's lab since their conversation ended. She's 100 sure that Hotaru will agree. She doesn't want to get a low grade in any activity, does she?
Mikan saw Hotaru sitting on her study table, doing something. "HOTARU!! DO YOU WANT-"
BAM!
Hotaru interrupted her from finishing her sentence by shooting her with her beloved Baka gun. She looked at Mikan unemotionally and said, "Don't shout, you idiot."
Mikan rubbed her swollen head and stated, "Hotaru, you always hurt me." She paused, "Do you enjoy hurting me?"
Hotaru didn't even react on her stupid actions. Instead answering her stupid question, she asked, "Why are you here?"
Mikan, dusted her blouse and looked at her best friend. "I'm here to ask you something."
"And?"
"Well, since you don't know how to bake," said she. "I think it would be great if you and Natsume will practice with us tomorrow. You know, about the baking and stuffs."
Hotaru thought for a moment.
She's right.
"Fine."
Mikan jumped in joy and tries to hug her best friend.
But then, Hotaru shots her with her Baka gun, for the second time.
BAM!!
"Owww…" Mikan growled in pain, crawling on the floor helplessly towards the door.
'Oh, Kami-sama. What have I done?' she thought miserably.
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Ruka went to Natsume's room and knocked. He heard footsteps getting louder and louder. The door opened, revealing a handsome raven haired guy.
"Ruka?" Natsume frowned. "Why are you here?" he asked, opening the door wider to let him enter.
They sat on his couch. Ruka looked at him and decided to answer his previous question. "Natsume, do you want to practice with us tomorrow?"
His frown grew deeper, "For what?"
Ruka shrugged. "You know, about baking."
"Oh," Natsume said, "The stupid baking cakes activity."
"Yeah, that."
"Hmph." Natsume sighed and answered, "Fine with me."
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Dear Grandpa,
How are you? I hope you're in good condition. Don't worry about me. I'm perfectly fine here. As of now, we're having an activity here. I mean, Narumi-sensei gave us a new activity. He said we should bake a delicious cake next week. Actually I have a partner. And he's Ruka. Remember him? He's the best friend of Natsume. And do you know that we're not allowed to use our alice? Since I really love baking, this will be the perfect time for me to show them where am I good at, right? Wish me a good luck!
Miss you soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much!!!!!
Mikan
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The four of them was now inside Hotaru's lab… preparing all the things.
"And now, did you brought all the ingredients?" she asked Ruka.
"Yeah," he answered unenergetically.
Mikan noticed this and asked again, "Is there something wrong Ruka?"
Ruka quickly shook his head, "N-nothing's wrong."
She didn't buy this. "Tell me." She ordered, sounding like a boss or something.
Ruka stared at her hesitantly, "U-uhmm… my rabbit's (a/n: does that rabbit had a name?) missing."
Mikan nodded her head in realization. "Is that so?" she paused for a second and continued, "Well then, you can go now and look for it."
"Are y-you sure?" he asked quietly, but obviously being happy on her statement.
"Yeah, I can handle them." She said convincingly, referring to Hotaru and Natsume.
"Thanks," said Ruka and turned his head to look at his best friend. "Natsume, I'm leaving for a while." And turned to leave.
"H.n."
It was only after Ruka's retreating figure exited the room before Mikan smiled at them.
"What did you guys decided the flavor of your cake?" she asked.
"Chocolate." Hotaru answered, trying to control her temper. She had just broke a new egg for 15th time.
"Jeez, Imai…" Natsume rolled his eyes in annoyance. "You're wasting the eggs."
"Silence, Hyuuga." Hotaru said coolly. "You don't even know how to bake as well."
And that made him shut his mouth.
Mikan snickered, "Awww… don't worry guys! I'll teach you! Don't you know that this is where I'm good at."
"Like I care." Natsume and Hotaru muttered at the same time, again.
Mikan's left eye twitched for a moment. She took a deep sogh before saying, "Fine, now I'll teach you the-"
She was cut off by Kokoroyomi's voice.
"Hotaru!" he called. "Narumi-sensei's looking for you."
"Really?" Hotaru frowned in confusion. "Why?"
Koko shook his head. "I don't know."
'What?' Natsume thought. 'She'll leave me with this polka dotted girl?'
That thought somehow made him blush a little. Damn. He looked away.
Fine, he admits that Mikan that she had grown into a beautiful lady. She's still a dense, yes. But her curves had gone into their perfect places. And much more, she had boobs now.
His thoughts were interrupted by Koko's laughter. All of them looked him in confusion.
"Naughty Natsume…" Koko said, still laughing.
"What do you mean?" Mikan asked.
'Hell. He's reading my mind again.' Natsume thought.
Meanwhile, Koko stopped laughing when he realize that his hair's already burning,
"Arrrgggghhhhhh!!!!!!!!" Koko ran out of the room, still shouting like crazy.
Hotaru whirled her head to look at her best friend. "Mikan," she muttered.
"Huh?" Mikan looked back at her.
"Teach Hyuuga first." Hotaru declared as she made her way towards the door.
Mikan turned to stare at Natsume and sighed, "Now, listen."
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"Okay Natsume. " Mikan started, "Before you bake, your nails should be clean.. what I mean is, very clean."
"My nails were fine." Natsume shrugged. He's just telling the truth anyways.
"You should wear a hair net." Said Mikan.
"Why would I?" he asked coolly.
"You'll wear it so your bangs won't block your view."
Natsume cursed under his breath before wearing the hair net. Mikan cheered mentally. It felt good when Natsume was obeying her orders. It's just…nice.
"Now what?" he asked impatiently.
"Now, wear this one." She handed him a PINK apron with feathers! PINK.
"What's…that?" he asked. He didn't like the idea of wearing that pink apron.
"Well duh…" Mikan rolled her eyes. "It's an apron, can't you see? Wear it."
"Now, you're telling me to wear this shit? No fucking way."
"Natsume… Wear.it." said Mikan dangerously.
"I said-"
"JUST WEAR IT!!!!"
Natsume stared at Mikan's murderous face. It's not like he's scaredor something. He, Natsume Hyuuga, nervous? NERVOUS? Never in her wildest dreams.
He sighed and took it from her hands. "Whatever."
"Very well." She chuckled. 'wow, she looks like a girrrrrrrrlll!!!!!!!!!' she thought day dreamingly.
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-AFTER 45 MINUTES-
"No, Natsume!!" Mikan screamed. "Are you doing this on purpose?!!"
Natsume shrugged, still reading his manga.
"Would you mind to put your stupid manga away?" she asked,
"Yes," he answered briefly.
"Why you bastard!!" she yelled in front of his face. "Take this practice seriously, will you!!!"
Natsume scowled in annoyance. This girl's voice hurts his precious ear too much.
"Fine…"
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"Wow! This cake smells good!!" Mikan continued to praise Natsume's work again and again.
"I know." Natsume muttered coldly. "It's so easy."
Mikan cringed to his words.
"Easy?" she mimicked. "Eassssyyy???!!!! You mean, EEAAAASYYYY???!!!"
"Quit being dramatic, polka."
"You shut up arrogant bastard!!" she yelled. "I had a hard time teaching you!"
Natsume ignored her and continued to read his manga peacefully.
Seeing this, Mikan's blood exploded like a volcano. She took a big amount of cake and throws it straightly to his face.
Natsume's eyes widen, "What the hell?"
Mikan laughed evilly but soon stopped when a piece of cake was thrown straightly under her nose.
"Argh!! Natsume! You're so gonna pay for this!" she yelled.
Mikan tried to punch him but he dodged her attack. She clenched her fist and tried to punch him but failed.
She wrestled him on the cold floor and grabbed another big amount of cake and –
"M-Mikan?" She heard Ruka stammered looking at them wide eyed. Hotaru was there beside him.
"What a-are you two doing?" he asked.
"Oh, hi Ruka!" Mikan tried to act normal in front of them and quickly got off Natsume. "Did you find your rabbit?"
"Yes, " he answered. He's right, his holding his rabbit actually. It's just that she didn't notice it right away. Silly her!
"Sorry for the 'scene' you saw moments ago," she apologized. "I can't stand Natsume's actions so… uhmm… yeah."
"Are you sure polka?" Natsume smirked at her.
"Of course!" she pointed at him. "Stop being an ass Natsume!"
She turned to Hotaru and apologized again. "I'll clean this mess Hotaru. Don't worry."
"Fine." Hotaru said.
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To be continued…
A/n: Guys, how was it? Is it bad? Sorry for my bad grammar… I'm just an amateur writer here, you know… so please, leave a review… it really makes me happy…
Thank you!!