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Chapter 5:
Mikan Sakura
As soon as I closed the door behind me, I stalked off to my left, not caring where I would end up. I just really want to get out of here.
I quickened my pace, not wanting to see him when he went after me.
Correction: if he went after me.
I squeezed my eyes at that thought. I'm such an idiot. He didn't come after me when I walked away from him years ago, so why should it be any different now? I felt the tears start to escape my eyes and I immediately hung my head low and opened the door nearest to me, not bothering to look at the name on the door or even knock. As soon as I stepped in, I shut the door, leant against it and finally let the tears run free.
I lifted my hand to my lips and realized that it was still swollen from the kiss we just shared, with only me actually thinking it was real.
I pulled my hair. Argh! Mikan, you idiot! You never learn, do you? You just had to fall for his stupid tricks all over again, as if we're back in high school. Back then, he ruined your relationship and made you sulk for a good 4 months, and now he's back and you're making him torture you again! You just never learn!
I squeezed my eyes tighter as I scolded myself in my mind. I knew what Hyuuga was capable of. I knew it from first-hand experience and yet, here I am today, reliving what happened years ago. History is repeating itself. I shook my head a thought came in mind.
Am I still in love with him?
I shook my head. Impossible. That's ridiculous. It can't be… right?
I took my bag and flung it to the other side of the room, knocking down a glass. It fell to the floor and broke into pieces, but I paid it no mind. I buried my head in my hands and cried hard until exhaustion finally took over and I drifted into sleep.
"What did that son of a bitch you call a best friend do again, Bunny Boy?"
"How should I know? I wasn't there! And besides, don't you have cameras on all of the dressing rooms?"
"Of course I do. Wait… how did you know it was in a dressing room?" I heard a female voice inquire and immediately I opened my eyes.
"Uhhhhh…..Oh Look! Mikan's awake!" I heard a male exclaim. I turned to my left and saw Ruka looming over me with a nervous smile on his face. I raised my brows before sitting up on the couch I was laying on. I gave him a look.
"Ruka-pyon, please don't use me to distract Hotaru. It's really offensive." I said and he blushed. I let out a small smirk.
"I-I-I wasn't doing anything like that…"
My brows rose higher. "Really now?"
"Um…yup!" He answered with fake enthusiasm. Just as I was about to point that out, he was hit in the head by the raven beauty across him.
"Just answer the question, Nogi. How did you know?" She snarled at him. He looked at me and asked help with his eyes, but I shrugged and looked out the window. I heard him sigh.
"…Natsume told me about what happened…" He answered and he looked at me as I bit my lip and held my breath. The lad shot me an apologetic look but I shook my head. No. I won't break down again. Never again will I cry for him.
"So," Hotaru said, getting both of our attentions. She shot the blonde a look. "Do tell."
Ruka shook his head. "No."
Her brows shot up at his rebellion. "Did you say 'No'?" Well, something certainly made this guy grow balls…" She said seriously and I couldn't help but laugh at her expression. I looked at Ruka and saw him looking at his groin while blushing. I went into another fit of laughter.
When I calmed down, I clutched my stomach and let out a small chuckle as I pointed to both of them.
"You know, you guys would be such a cute couple!" I squealed.
And that was all it took to get the conversation away from the jerk and I.
Our conversation lasted so long that by the time we left the room, it was already 8:30. I had texted my managers that I would be staying behind and that they could go ahead, so this time, I asked Ruka if I could ride with him and Hotaru. The answer was a quick 'yes.'
The atmosphere in the car was unexpectedly…peaceful. Ruka drove and Hotaru rode shotgun. And I… was stuck at the back. I sighed before looking out the window, watching the moon as we rode through the city.
The silence was broken when a phone rang. Ruka took out his phone and slid his thumb across the phone.
"Ruka speaking… Um… sure. Can I bring a couple of people?" I heard him say before he placed his phone back in his pocket. He looked at both Hotaru and I.
"I have to go meet up with someone at The Icebox."
I looked at him in surprise. "A club?"
He didn't even flinch! "Yeah. Do you guys mind coming with me for a little bit?"
Hotaru smirked. "More pics then."
I shrugged. "Sure." I then turned to Hotaru and asked her what I've been thinking about for the past couple of minutes. "Hotaru, what were you doing backstage, at the studio."
She rolled her eyes and shook her head. "I'm your damn producer."
My eyes widened. Wait… so she's…
"And yes, I was the one who told Nonoko to make you wear something to show your damn boobs already."
Oh, I now know why it was called the Icebox.
The minute we stepped into the club, I felt goosebumps form on my skin. I shivered. I heard of this place, sure, but I've never been here and it was damn freezing. I spared a glance to my companions and saw them get coats from this man by the entrance. I was just about to get mine when one was draped around my shoulders. I looked up and met green eyes that were clearly sober. I smiled and was about to say thank you before he grabbed my ass and groped it a bit. I heard him chuckle.
"Why why. If it isn't the innocent Mikan Sakura finally showing the world her true deviousness." He murmured into my ear before he licked it. I looked around for Ruka or Hotaru but found them already gone. Great, so while they're probably making out, I'm going to be raped. I felt myself get angry and was just about to knee this guy where it hurts when he was suddenly hurled to the side. I followed him with my eyes as he cowered in fear and ran away, before looking at my savior.
Ah shit. Crimson eyes, raven hair, chiseled body… Great. Just the guy I wanted to see. I cursed under my breath.
"Polka, I heard that." He said as he wrapped an arm around my waist. He then started to lead me to the bar. I was just about to sit on one of the chairs when he pulled me down and kept me in place beside him. He looked at the bartender.
"A Dirty Martini and a bottle of water." My jaw dropped at his assumption of how weak I was. I looked at the man who was already preparing the martini.
"I'm sorry, please make that a Dirty Martini and a Vesper Martini." I said and he nodded. I looked at Natsume, who was still holding me.
"Don't think so lightly of me. I can hold my alcohol." I snarled at his face. He glared back.
"I was just trying to make sure you wouldn't be drunk by the end of the night."
I rolled my eyes. "So, now you care."
He furrowed his brows. "What's that supposed to mean?" I glared.
"You never cared about me when we were still dating! I was just some kind of possession of yours. One you didn't treasure at all, if I may add. After all, you did cheat on me." I let out a sigh before looking at him in the eye.
"Look, can we just forget that we had a past and just live our lives now? I know you can handle yourself without me." I slipped out of his grasp and started to walk away, to the dance floor. "I mean, I know I can."
That was when I finally turned away from him and stepped into the black, blue and white dance floor. I closed my eyes and let out a breath. I mean, I knew I didn't mean anything I said, but I am willing to let whatever remaining feelings for him… die out.
For some reason, that made my chest seem tight.
I shook my head. Let's just… forget about it. I started to sway as a new song came up. I waited for the intro to end before I really did "dance my heart out" with my eyes closed.
Yeah man
So we back in the club
Get that bodies rockin from side to side (si-side to side)
Thank God the week is done, I feel like a zombie gone back to life (ba-back to life)
Hands-up,and suddenly we all got our hands-up
No control of my body
Ain't I seen you before?
I think I remember those
eyes,eyes,eyes,eyes,e-e
I suddenly felt hands on my waist as I danced. My eyes flew open and I found myself looking at his goddamned mesmerizing eyes. They held a light of amusement as he smirked.
"Well, at least I know you can still dance."
I growled and reached for his hands. "Let go of me."
He shook his head before dancing along with the music, leading me.
Cuz baby tonight
the DJ got us falling in love again
Yeah baby tonight
the DJ got us falling in love again
So dance dance
Like its the last last night
of your life life
Won't get you right
Cuz baby tonight
the DJ got us falling in love again
I bit my lip. God, this was such a nostalgic moment. I let out a sigh.
"You know, the last time we did this was—" I whispered.
"January 1st, your birthday. I know." He finished for me, his tone slightly calmer.
And that was all it took for me to remember the reason why I did fall in love with him, all those years ago. It was because of the fact that he treasured even the smallest and shortest moments we have together. In fact, he made most of all the time we had together. He was my first everything, and he treasured those times the same way I did, even it was maybe just another kiss to him or something of that like.
A light bulb clicked on in my head. I remember now, and I know what I should do.
I should just… forget. But not in that way.
Unconsciously, I smiled at him and his eyes widened. I held out my hand.
"Hi! I'm Mikan Sakura, actress, singer, director extraordinaire. And you are…?"
He gave me a puzzled look for a good 60 seconds before me smirked and took my hand in his own.
"Natsume Hyuuga, your future boyfriend."
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