Chapter 2 – Catching Up
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Mikan and Dimitri were walking around the campus grounds, talking, remembering, and just having fun. It's been a long time since Mikan has shown a true smile to someone other than Hotaru and let me tell you, her real smile is the most beautiful thing Dimitri had ever seen.
"…and then the teacher slipped! We ran out of the classroom and were laughing for hours!" laughed Mikan, on the ground right next to Dimitri trying to catch her breath. They had been talking for about 2 hours now. And they both just couldn't talk enough. But with all of the trees around, it was easy for someone, say, a fire caster, to be lurking around, hearing and seeing everything. Just waiting for the chance to jump out and burn the boy if he tried to pull anything on Mikan. Just watching them made his blood boil.
"So, Mikan, what do you think of that seatmate of yours?" Dimitri asked. "Who? Natsume? Well, there's not really that much to talk about. Ever since I've gotten here, he's done nothing but tease me and make my life miserable. At first, he hated me. Then, I thought we got to be good friends. But all he does is call me polka dots and ignore me." Mikan replied sadly. It killed Natsume to hear this. But, after a second thought, he realized that it was expected. Nothing good could come out of him loving someone. Nonetheless, she is going to be his. Natsume stealthily ran back to his dorm. Regrettably leaving the two alone.
"So, Mikan, it's getting dark. Let me walk you to your dorm. It's been a long day." "But I don't want to stop talking..." Mikan got out as she yawned. "I go here now, remember? I'll see you tomorrow!" Dimitri walked Mikan to her dorm. "Goodnight, D. I'm happy you're here." Mikan gave him a gentle smile. One that made him want to kiss her. "I'm glad I'm here too. Sleep well, my princess." Dimitri said, closing her door, but staying outside of it for a while, just staring.
Natsume
I saw them walking to her dorm from my window. Well, it couldn't hurt to watch them and make sure nothing happens to her. I left my room and followed them until they got to Mikan's dorm. I stayed hidden behind a wall until that Dimitri kid came back. "Goodnight, D. I'm happy you're here." I heard Mikan's voice, sounding sleepy. Then I heard something that just downright pissed me off. "I'm glad I'm here too. Sleep well, my princess." I waited until he came walking this way, but he never did. I looked and saw him staring at her door. Just staring. I had to confront this bastard. "Hey, new kid. What the hell do you think you're doing?" I said, I hoped my voice was harsh. This guy needed to back off. "Just bringing her to her dorm, what does it look like?" WOW. This guy had the audacity to talk to me like that. I had to give him this one. He's got guts. "It looks like you're stalking her outside her door, you idiot." "Does it? Or am I just thinking about opening the door and crawling into bed with her? Hmph. Guess you'll never know, Natsume." That did it. I grabbed his collar and pushed him against a wall. This guy needed to be taught a lesson. "Don't you ever talk like that about her! She is NOT yours!" "Oh, and she's YOURS?" He came back with, smirking. Damn, this guy was pissing me off. But then it hit me, she isn't mine. Not yet anyhow. I let go of him and turned to walk back, but not before having the last word. "Not yet, pretty boy. But she will be. Just you wait."
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As Natsume walked away, Dimitri just smirked. Well, he thought, NOW we've got a challenge. But don't be too cocky. I've known her way longer. And she's going to be mine one day.