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CHAPTER 14

"Natsume…" Mikan murmured, snuggling closer towards him.

Natsume covered her with a blanket before wrapping her into his arms tightly. He closed his eyes and buried his head into her neck, seeking warmth from her.

"You took a while touring Yui-chan around the school," she commented nonchalantly.

Natsume smirked, "You're just jealous."

"…There's nothing to be jealous about."

"Why not?" Natsume pressed his lips against her neck, caressing her soft brown tresses slowly.

"Because…" She started softly, turning her head slightly to return the kiss. "Because you're mine," Mikan stuck her tongue out playfully, her cheeks flushed.

Natsume was just about to reply when his phone started vibrating. He grabbed it from the table irritably, and flipped it open.

It was a message from Persona.

You and Sakura have a mission. Meet me near the main gates at midnight.

Mikan had received the same message.

"Damn it." Natsume muttered.

"Another mission with you," Mikan said cheerfully.

"Baka. You don't have to go on missions to be with me." He smirked.

"Let's go to Central Town today since we have loads of time left," Mikan suggested.

"Do we have to?" Natsume drawled, stretching lazily.

"Come on, it'll be a date." Mikan pulled him out of bed and started towards the door.

"Let go, Polka Dots." Natsume wrenched his hand out of her grip suddenly. Mikan stared at him, puzzled. His bangs were covering his eyes.

"Natsume…"

Then he looked up, smirking slyly.

"Since it's a date, I should be the one holding your hand." Natsume grabbed her hand as their fingers intertwined slowly. Mikan could feel his warmth, and smiled inwardly.

"Natsume baka!"

Central Town.

"Onee-chan, look at that couple!" A small boy held onto his sister's hand tightly, pointing at two figures who were sitting down on a bench nearby.

"Huh?" His sister followed his gaze and smiled, "Aren't they cute?"

He nodded enthusiastically, staring at the couple one more time before leaving.

Mikan Sakura was currently sitting on a bench, licking an ice-cream blissfully. Her right hand was held by Natsume, who was lying down, his head rested on the brunette's lap with his eyes closed.

"Mikan," He flipped over to the other side, facing her inwards.

"Yes?" She responded, licking her ice-cream at the same time.

"I want some of that," Natsume smirked, his stunning red orbs twinkling in mischief.

"This?" Mikan lowered the ice-cream right in front of him, offering some.

"Wrong." Natsume grabbed her wrist and pulled her down, causing her to lower her head. He lifted his head up swiftly and caught her lips boldly.

"Natsume!" She pulled away, blushing slightly.

He smirked at her reaction and held her wrists tighter. "Wouldn't you rather devour me over ice-cream?"

"No," Mikan responded flatly, and seeing the fire caster's displeased look, she added, "I'd rather save the best for the last."

"Then finish your ice-cream quickly," Natsume whispered, lifting his head, their foreheads touching.

Mikan shoved her ice-cream into his mouth before he could claim her lips again.

"Help me finish it then," She laughed.

"Baka… How can I eat ice-cream when something much better is right in front of me?" Natsume smirked, starting to pry her fingers open and retrieve the ice-cream, "Come on- just throw that ice-cream away. It's getting in the way."

"No!" Mikan held her ice-cream away from him indignantly as Natsume reached out, trying to grab it, muttering colorful curses at the same time.

Faraway, Yui Hana watched them.

Someone tapped her on the shoulder. She whipped around, facing a masked figure.

"Persona…? What are you doing in Central Town?" Yui snorted.

"Doing just what you're doing."

"Oh, so you're shopping for skirts?" She raised a brow.

"No," He replied coolly, "I'm stalking." Persona averted his gaze towards the couple on the bench. "For different reasons though," He added.

"I wasn't stalking them," Yui adjusted her mini-skirt which much annoyance in her tone.

"By the way, you have a mission tonight."

"Alone?"

"No, you're completing it with the two lovebirds over there."

Yui smirked. She was beginning to devise a plan.

"I look forward to it."

Moonlight spilled through the main gates of the Academy, revealing the silhouettes of four figures.

"Your mission tonight is to retrieve an envelope from the AAO headquarters." Persona stated simply, "You are to break in, and obtain an envelope with the Academy's seal on it. Use this device to test whether the data is genuine."

A flimsy scanner was handed to a person wearing a white mask identical to his.

"This mission is very important. Use the maps at all costs, for you can get killed if you get lost."

The three nodded curtly.

"Now go."

The Anti Alice Organization headquarters were well-hidden in a dark and damp forest. It was a large warehouse, which was only lighted when necessary.

Tonight, light spilled out of all windows, indicating an emergency.

They were warned- Three people would try to break in.

"Shit." Natsume cursed softly as he landed lightly onto a tree branch, where he had a clear view of the warehouse.

"We'll have to cut the power supply," said Mikan. She was currently sitting beside Natsume, swinging her legs uninterestedly.

Yui Hana had been silent the whole night.

"I'll find the circuit and burn it. Once the power is cut, both of you have to break in straightaway." Natsume removed his mask and kissed Mikan on the cheek before leaving.

"Be careful."

Yui looked away. Natsume glanced at her and jumped down, landing on the ground with a soft thud.

Be careful, Mikan.

Mikan touched her cheek gently, the warmth of Natsume's lips were still there.

"Be careful."

Somehow, her instincts told her that his words contained a hidden meaning. She knew that all missions were dangerous- But this one was different. Mikan had a feeling that she might even risk her life completing it this time.

Mikan felt nervous.

She'd never felt this way during any missions at all. This was the first time.

"Mikan… move!" Yui Hana jumped off the tree branch, running silently towards the warehouse.

Mikan stared straight ahead at the warehouse- All of the lights had gone off, and suddenly the woods seemed pitch black.

She drew a deep breath and jumped, landing onto the ground softly. Swiftly, she threaded across the bare lands, reaching the warehouse almost instantly. Yui Hana had already attacked two guards near the entrance, leaving them unconscious on the ground.

A steel door blocked their way.

"Damn it," Yui cursed, "We need Natsume."

"No, we don't." Mikan touched the door, running her fingers across it. She looked up, spotting glass windows with narrow ledges below it.

"Which floor is the envelope kept?"

Yui fished the map out, glancing at it briefly. "The fourth floor."

"We're getting in through there." Mikan pointed to the window on the first floor. She bent her knees slightly, and jumped up.

Mikan caught the ledge of the first window, swinging herself up gracefully. Curtains were draped across the window, so she could not see a thing. Mikan slammed her body against the window, causing it to open widely. It was a big mistake.

The moment she made contact with the window, alarms were sounded and the whole room started flashing red.

"SHIT!" Mikan swore, signaling at Yui to follow her as she entered the room. There was no turning back now.

As Yui crept into the room through the window, guards approached with guns. Mikan leapt forward swiftly, knocking them out before they could pull any triggers.

"Go up the stairs, I'll cover you." She picked up one of the guns, stepping out of the room cautiously. Guards were running along the corridor, nearing the room. Mikan stepped out and held the gun up, firing at them quickly while advancing. She saw a familiar figure running towards the lift.

It was Natsume.

Natsume turned around, and their eyes met.

As soon as she got distracted, she felt a searing pain creep up her right shoulder as blood spilled out from her wound, darkening her black shirt.

She'd been shot.

Mikan ignored her injury and focused her attention on them once again; knocking them out with her useless gun- It was out of bullets.

It was too late. Natsume was turning back, running in godlike speed towards her. Effortlessly, he knocked down the guards who were still standing, making his way towards her.

"What are you doing!" She yelled, "Leave me alone, go and retrieve the envelope!"

"BAKA!" He yelled back, dodging a bullet, "Don't ask me to do the impossible!"

Natsume finally reached her and grabbed her good hand, pulling her towards the lift.

"Baka," He murmured, tightening his grip against her hand. "Are you alright?"

"Yeah…"

Mikan wanted to hug him tightly.

Right now… she was scared.

This mission had gone wrong right from the start.

Natsume felt her hand trembling badly and asked, "What's wrong?"

Mikan shook her head silently.

He sighed and stopped short, causing Mikan to knock into his back.

"This is so not the time to do this… But heck," Natsume turned around and hugged her tightly, wincing as he felt her blood staining his shirt.

"Don't worry, everything will be fine."

"Natsume…" Mikan buried her head into his chest. Finally, she pushed him away gently.

"You're right, this isn't the right time." She laughed, pulling him towards the stairs.

As long as Natsume was beside her, everything would be fine.

The fourth floor.

Yui Hana waited outside the room patiently. Her thin lips curled into a smile.

The plan was perfect.