Summary: They've been best friends since they were kids. They vowed at each other that they will always be best friends forever. Yes, forever.

Chapter Thirteen

Natsume woke up in an unfamiliar room. He looked around and he knew he was in the hospital but he was not alone because on the other bed beside him was his best friend, Mikan Sakura, lying as if lifeless. The last thing he remembered was when the warehouse exploded, he used his Alice to protect them. Used his Alice to the fullest as if they'll never get out of there alive. And then yeah, everything went blank. Natsume never felt so tired and... well, weak. It's as if he could not even move a muscle.

And he could not believe what Mikan just did. She knew what condition she has but damn it, she's still stubborn! Natsume blames Persona for that. Mikan is weak already and she could die just that on missions! The heartless (Persona) deserves to die so that their misery and sufferings would end.

He noticed Mikan move, her hand clutching on her chest. Natsume sat up and felt his head throb. Damn it. He gathered all his strength left and walked towards his best friend. "Mikan..." He whispered. His knees felt weak then he collapsed, just in time, when he was near Mikan's bed. He looked at his hand and tried producing a small fire but nothing appeared. He was sweating hard already and he found he could hardly breathe. He knew what it meant. He's dying. He looked at Mikan and forced himself to stand again, his hands on Mikan's bed, supporting him. "Mikan..." He said again. She was so pale.

"Natsume..." He heard her whisper. Mikan clutched on her chest harder. "W-why does it hurt so much?" Tears started streaming down from her eyes.

"Mikan, open your eyes..." Natsume pleaded. He can't keep his balance anymore. His blurred sight found a chair near Mikan's bed and he sat there, collapsing. He neared his face to Mikan's and whispered again. "Mikan, please, open your eyes... I know you can hear me, s-stupid..."

"Natsume..." She whispered. After awhile, she opened her eyes, halfway and saw Natsume. He smiled.

"Mikan..."

"I-I can't... take this anymore..." She whispered. "You've been g-going on missions and ending up l-like this? Why d-didn't you tell me, Natsume?"

"I didn't want you to worry..."

"Worry?!" Mikan managed to shout then she clutched her chest. "Damn you, Natsume... You should have told me before everything has gotten worst..."

"Shut up. You owe me explanations, stupid."

"I wanted to help you..."

"Help me?!" It was Natsume's turn to shout. "You stupid idiot! I told you I don't need any help, damn it!"

"Look at you, Natsume!"

"Look at yourself, Mikan!" Natsume shouted back.

They stared at each other then started chuckling.

"You idiot. We could still fight in a condition like this?" Natsume smiled.

"I-I guess..." Mikan found Natsume's hand and held it. "Best friends forever, right?"

"Of course, Mikan..."

"Nothing's gonna tear us apart?" Mikan whispered, more tears streaming down her cheeks.

Natsume wiped them away. "Not even death." He whispered.

Mikan smiled. "I'll see you then... Natsu-chan..."

Natsume smiled back. "I'll see you, Mikan..."

They both closed their eyes and went to a very deep sleep.

End

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at laaaaast~! it's zee end~! hoooh... sorry if the chapter's short..

(sighs) oh, and sorry if the ending is so lame and whatnots...

yeah... i don't know how to explain myself neemwor~

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