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Mikan couldn't get the hang of it.
Two guys just fainted right in front of her, under the rain.
And to say that these two guys were her friends made her worry, not to mention the hottest and most sought after boys in their department. Every girl would kill her without a second thought if they found out.
She was now inside the Junior High Dormitory. She didn't know where Ruka's keys are, so she had to go somewhere else.
And they ended up in her room.
Ruka was quite heavy, to say that he had grown a few feet, so technically, he'd gain a some pounds along with it.
She juggled the keys in her hand, trying to decipher which one was for the door. She tried them all, but it seems she couldn't find the right one. After flipping them and getting her hand on the last key she hadn't tried, she forced it into the hole and yanked the door open.
Mikan pulled a nearby chair and placed Ruka's body on it. He was still unconscious, so his body slumped on the chair. His clothes were dripping wet, and she knew she had to change him before he catches a cold.
OMG. What should I do? She was losing her wits. She can't just remove his clothes. She wasn't expecting this problem. I should've brought him to the hospital. Why hadn't she thought of that before? Well of course, hr stupidity got the better of her again.
OMG. Ruka is in my room, sick, and dripping wet, all because of me! One of the most sought after boys in their division under her care. A lot of people would kill to be in this position.
And she would kill to be in someone else's place right now.
But there's nothing she could do. He wouldn't be here if not for her. It was her fault in the first place.
She let out a sigh. She has to do this. For Ruka's sake.
She started to unbutton his white polo. She tried hard not to look, but it was hard for her to remove his polo without looking.
And there, a half naked, unconscious Ruka met her eyes.
Mikan tried hard not to gasp. Sumire would kill me if she finds out what's going on here!!! I am so dead!!! What will they all say!?! OMG!
There. She finally finished removing his polo. Now, she's faced with another problem.
Carrying him to bed.
Mikan still has to carry him to her bed and lay him there. Now how am I going to do that, with him half naked and damn heavy!!! She cursed herself for being in a situation like this, but she had no other choice. She has to do it.
Sighing deeply, she calmed herself and bent to Ruka. She raised his arm and placed it around her neck. Then she placed hers around his waist to support his weight, and she started to make their way towards the bedroom.
The walk seemed to take forever. She was so conscious of everything. This unusual contact with a guy never happened before, and never in her wildest dreams did Mikan ever imagine it happen to her. She could feel the heat of his body against hers and the warmth of his breath in her cheek, as she heard the muffled sounds he was making.
Mikan cautiously placed the lad on the bed, his body landing in an awkward position. She removed his shoes and adjusted his body to a more comfortable position.
His breathing was still heavy, and his lips were pale. Mikan placed her palm on his forehead, confirmed herself that he did catch a fever for staying out in the rain. Quickly, she left his side and went to get a bowl of lukewarm water and a fresh, clean towel. Dipping the towel in the water, she squeezed it hard and folded it, and then she pressed it warily on his face.
Ruka felt something warm and damp brush against his face. He tried to open his eyes and saw nothing but a blur of brown curls and chocolate orbs just above him. Then, he was engulfed by the darkness, and before his eyes, he was back to the scene five years ago, to the time when he was with the girl he loved so much, and they were about to kiss during a play. He remembered how he wished for it, how he wanted to taste those lips. Unconsciously, he called out her name.
"Mi-… Mikan…"
It was so soft, barely audible, just like a whimper. But Mikan's ears caught the words.
She was dumbfounded.
Di-…did he just… call my name?
"Mi…. kan…." Ruka's voice trailed off.
Mikan could move a muscle. She was taken aback.
Oh no! She was deep in thought.
Ruka's hallucinating! She mentally hollered.
She just couldn't get it, can she? Ne?
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Morning came.
The class was noisy as always, without the teacher's presence. Narumi-sensei had gone out, saying he'll be back for a few minutes.
"Ne, Hotaru." Nonoko approached the purple-eyed genius. "Do you know where Mikan is?"
"Probably still in her room, late as always."
"Then how about Natsume and Ruka? They aren't here as well." Koko asked.
Uh-oh. Bad question, Koko.
Hotaru held her smoking baka gun, which she just fired at Koko who was sent flying out the window.
"Do I look like a clerk in the lost and found section? Bugger off." Hotaru answered in her usual stoic face.
All of her classmates sweat-dropped. "Geez Imai-sama. I think you overdid it." Anna whispered.
Just then, the door creaked and revealed Natsume. He proceeded to his seat sparing no one a glance, sat and closed his eyes.
He had regained his consciousness, as he scanned the room where he was. Everything was white, he presumed he was in the hospital.
What had happened?
Oh, yeah. He had passed out due to loss of blood. And in front of the girl he likes.
No less than Mikan.
At the thought of her, he looked at his left. He wasn't expecting her to be there, but when he found no one, he felt a pang in his chest.
He felt disappointed.
"Pathetic." He muffled, referring to himself.
"Hyuuga." Hotaru interrupted his thoughts.
"What now, Imai?" he nonchalantly replied.
"Where's Ruka and Mikan?"
"Like I know where they are."
Hotaru stared at Natsume, scanning him. He had a band aid on his right cheek and his hair was a mess. Her speculation was proved correct when her gaze landed on his left arm, which she presumed covered the whole of it reaching the shoulders.
"Ran into trouble I see." she mused. The ebony-haired genius was an excellent observer.
"Tch. What do you care?"
"Mikan and Ruka are probably faced with a trouble of their own. One of them is bound to show up sooner or later." Hotaru declared. "Or they're probably together..."
Natsume flinched a little.
Purple eyes caught him. A glint of amusement and understanding could be seen in them, before it disappeared, returning to that of cold orbs.
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Ruka slowly opened his eyes. He was greeted with the soft light of the morning sun, telling him that it was already morning. He shifted a little, moving his hand from his side to the other.
Until he felt it land soft, porcelain flesh.
It sure wasn't his other hand.
He turned to see who it was. His gaze fell upon chocolate locks. The muffled sound of her soft breathing evident in his ears. His eyes grew wide.
Mikan was sleeping peacefully, sitting on a chair with her head rested on her arms which were placed on the side of the bed. Her head was tilted one side, facing him.
Then it dawned on him.
They slept in the same room. Just him and her. He could never imagine that it would ever happen. He then noticed that he had a different shirt on. It was hers, he knew, for that familiar scent of her cologne was evident on it.
She dressed me up!
"Whoa!"He suddenly sat up.
His head was spinning from everything that ran through his mind. It was perplexing.
He couldn't believe it. He turned to the sleeping girl, to check if she really was there. She was sound asleep, serenity written all over her face. This was the first time he saw her like that. And crap, she was even lovelier when she's sleeping.
He suddenly had the urge to touch her cheeks. Tints of red came across his face as his hand moved near her, and caressed her cheeks.
If you only knew. If only I could tell you how I felt. Then maybe, just maybe, you can love me back and I wouldn't bear the pain I have been carrying these past years.
Mikan felt a warm touch on her cheek. She shuddered, she was still very drowsy but she had to know what it was.
And with half-lidded eyes, she saw Ruka caressing her cheek while murmuring something to himself. He was looking at her and his eyes were filled with so much emotion.
"Ru… Ruka-pyon?" She muttered.
"A-ah!!!" Ruka was startled. He quickly retreated his hand.
They turned to look away from each other. A long silence followed and both fell uneasy.
"Um… Ano-" Mikan tried to mumble, but only incoherent words came out.
"Er…" Ruka could only murmur.
"GOMEN" both of them said as they turned to face each other, paused, then broke into fits of giggles.
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A/N:
Well, as you see, this chap has a lot of Mikan x Ruka scenes, and it's dedicated to all those MxR fans out there.
Sorry if it took a long time for me to update. I'm practically squeezing my brain cells for ideas. They flood me when I am away from my pc. They just keep on coming! But when I sit in front of the computer, it's like they're drained or hiding in a corner of my head. Darn ideas.
Well, anyway, I know I promised that Yuki will appear in chapter four or five, but this is already chap 6 and yet there's no shadow of him. Gomen. I'll be introducing him on the next chapter, that's for sure. So, watch out!
Thanks to those who reviewed! Flames are also appreciated. Got requests? Maybe I can grant them!
Here are a few spoilers:
Mikan sits beside Natsume under the sakura tree. "Ne, Natsume. How are you're wounds?"
She sees a silver haired lad outside, sitting under a leafless tree, all by himself. She felt worried for him, and decides to join him.
Ruka hears her sobbing in her room. He decides to cheer her up. "Wanna come?"
Summer. The Academy decides to bring the students on a trip to the beach. Mikan wonders off on her own and gets trapped inside a cave. Who will find her? How will they be able to rescue her? Will they do it on their own or together?
Stay tuned!