Honey Kisses Chapter 3: Act 3: Birthday Kisses, a gakuen alice fanfic

ACT 3: A BIRTHDAY KISS

Natsume woke up as he felt the gust of sunshine upon his face. He turned to look at his window and realized that he did not bother to close his curtains last night. He reached for his alarm clock and saw it was off. 7:00 in the morning. He was about to rubbed his eyes when he felt certain numbness on his arms. He couldn't seem to move. He noticed a familiar auburn headed angel lying on his arms.

Mikan's face was very calm. Her hair now draped all over Natsume's broad chest as she pillowed on his arms. Last night was such a special night where they had gone into understanding and trusting more of each other. This feeling… Natsume had no intention of letting go.

Two days ago…

"Just don't give him that doll you always make and I'm sure he'll be more than happy!" Hotaru said calmly as she put another screw on her latest model of coffee maiden servant robot.

"You're so mean!" cried Mikan. Her long slender body was lying on Hotaru's laboratory couch.

Hotaru stopped a little to look at Mikan, "Look, I have to finish this order. I need money. I want money. So please stop pouting and sulking all day and just start looking for a real gift for Natsume."

"Why don't you just go to him and hug and kiss and –" Kei's voice broke when Hotaru threw him the screwdriver on her hands.

"Ouch! That really hurts!" He cried as he grasped to the swelling on his temple.

The brunette just gave him a death glare. "What kind of advice is that?" she threw a hammer this time. "Who told you to come in MY laboratory anyway?!"

Kei now had the ability to dodge. He pointed at the blonde guy sitting on the chair backwards. His blue eyes had been watching Hotaru's every move as she continued her task.

"What?! We were planning Natsume's birthday surprise right?" He gulped then continued. "He's not that wrong you know…" Ruka said thoughtfully as if trying to find the right words as to not upset his girl. "We're guys… sometimes we want something new, challenging, a different kind of surprise."

"So you agree with him Ruka-pyon?" Mikan's eyes were full of anticipation as if waiting for Ruka's affirmation.

He just nodded.

"But I'm really shy. I don't know what to do… I'm used to teasing him you know, but that's just it. I don't know anything more than that." Tears started to dwell in her eyes. She felt like she failed as a good girlfriend.

Her tears were stopped by the slamming of the table. "That's it! The two of you get out!" this was the first time in their so many years of studying and living together in the academy that they saw Hotaru this angry to the point that she raised her voice.

Ruka flinched on his seat. "But Hotaru, it's just—"

"If you don't go out on your own, I'll make you! And I'm sure you'll regret it." Her voice was now calmer but deadlier.

The two boys couldn't do anything but leave the room with the look of total defeat on Kei and complete regret on Ruka.

"If you're really bothered about this why don't you just ask Natsume yourself if he likes to be more intimate with you like that?" She said, more of a command than a suggestion.

Mikan shook her head. "It's too embarrassing…"

"Then, think of something you're actually good at… something enjoyable, I'm sure it will reach Natsume's heart," she said with a smile. Thank goodness that her best friend's innocence wouldn't be so easy to rip away.

Mikan's eyes widened. Perfect! "Then… will you help me? I just remembered something I— no, WE are good at."

Hotaru felt totally beaten. There's no way I'll finish it now— it's going to be a long night.

Yesterday Lunch…

"Oi, Ruka!" Natsume called out to his blonde friend who had been sulking since this morning. "What happened to you? Why is Imai ignoring you?"

Ruka sighed. "We had this misunderstanding yesterday." He looked straight at his dark eyes. "Actually, it's your fault Natsume. If it wasn't your birthday tomorrow, Mikan wouldn't ask our opinions for presents. Kei wouldn't give such a stupid suggestion and I wouldn't have agreed with him at some point. Hotaru-ko wouldn't have been ignoring me."

His face turned serious if it wasn't already stern to begin with. "What kind of suggestion was that?" Somehow he had a clue. Hotaru wouldn't be mad about something insignificant. And she never got angry if it wasn't for Mikan's sake. He sat up straight on the tree branch they were sitting at, readying himself for Ruka's explanation.

Yesterday Evening…

Natsume had been wandering around the academy grounds. He hated the thought that he might be giving his Mikan the wrong signals. Of course, he wanted to make love to her but not until she's ready. Not until he's ready to give her a happy married life. First, he had to get a nice job, save enough money for living and prepare a happy home for her to bring in. For now, kisses are enough. Well, maybe a little more than kisses—

He stopped on his tracks when he saw some light on the hall that suddenly disappeared at once. He's a student council member so he had the power to punish those who are out of their dormitory room this time of night. He walked inside, scanning the room for any trace of students. The room suddenly lit up various shades of red as he walked in. It was so bright that he had to blink thrice to regain normal eyesight. If the melodious song hadn't started to play he wouldn't even realize the beautiful angel-like creature sitting at the center of the stage. She was wearing a pink halter strap sundress that cascades up to below her knee. Her brown hair was simply put in pigtails. A microphone was standing in front of her.

I've been with you boy
Three years is quite a while
But getting too sensual
Is really not my style
You know I love you
And I like it just like this
Sometimes I feel like giving you
More than just a kiss

But baby it's wrong
Baby it's not my kind of game
If I give it to you now
Our love will never be the same
It won't be long
We gotta play our love just right
I know you know the time will come
But baby for tonight...

Natsume just stood in the middle of the room, dumbfounded. He couldn't take his eyes off at this beautiful girl in front of him. He knew Hotaru and her used to win contests but— her voice was warming…. I never thought she could really sing this well…

Lets take it slow
(So slow)
Anywhere you wanna go
Baby for you
I'll lay it all on the line
You ought to know
(Ought to know)
Boy I ain't got nowhere to go
I'll give it to you
Only to you
We gotta take it real slow...

He froze in his place. Maybe this song-- was it specially made for him? Was she trying to say something?

When we get together
You know I feel the fire
It burns up inside me
Oh, that natural desire
I know that you feel it too
I know you wanna flow
Keep dreaming about it
And the fire starts to grow

Her shining blue eyes stared directly at him, hoping that she could pass all of her feelings at this.

She raised both of her arms as in an embrace, calling him to her. He willingly obliged and ran fast to her arms.

I know tomorrow
It would still be you and me
I'm saving it all for you especially
Trust in me baby
When I say this to you:
If we wait a little longer
Our love will be forever true…

The song was cut short as Natsume's hot lips covered Mikan's rosy one. She raised her arms into his neck as he grasped the back of her head, pulling her closer in his touch. The kiss deepened more and more and their hands started to wander around. Her hands felt the broadness of his chest and stomach. His hands traced the softness and curves of her sides.

"Okay! Show is over!" Mikan and Natsume broke from their sweet moment as Narumi-sensei's voice rang in the air. "That's too much skinship!"

He strode his way into the stage with the cake in his hands. Distancing the lover apart. Other figures came from the darker parts of the room. Each held their own gifts. They went to Natsume, greeted him and handed their presents. Anna, Nonoko, Sumire and Kokoroyomi brought in other foods and they started to have a happy feast together.

Natsume impatiently pulled Mikan out of the laughing crowd. "What is wrong Natsume?"

"Stay at my room tonight."

Mikan's eyes seemed like a balloon expanding excessively with air and ready to explode anytime.

Natsume chuckled. "Don't worry. I won't rush you. I just want to hold you in my arms for the whole night."

She nodded and sighed in relief. Natsume had been nothing but an understanding boyfriend. No matter how naïve she was, even if he shouts at her, he never let go. He really LOVES her.

He noticed the blush on her face as the corner of her lips moved, forming a smile. He leaned forward and whispered in her ear. "Besides, If I want something more… I'll tell it to you directly and move at once before you can even think of refusing." He pulled away, purposely brushing her cheeks with his in the process.

"Nat—" her cheeks turned beat red. "Natsume-baka!!" her voice filled the peaceful night's air.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: I got this song entitled "So slow" from a Filipino band called "Freestyle". I just love it so much and I think it fits perfectly in this one. Hope you like this….

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