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Chapter 12: Hotaru's Plan

Normal POV

"900, 100, 1100, 1120, 1300, 1400, 1500… 2300" Hotaru counted with dollar images in her purple eyes (as always). "The girls are really into it! It seems Natsume in the 1st day got 23 votes. How lucky."

"900, 1000, 1100, 1200…. 2200" Hotaru counted again. "Kyoshiro is not that bad. Only one vote behind Natsume. Well, we don't know the final results yet."

She paused and faced Ruka who was seated firmly on the black leather couch. "Nogi-san, what could be the first game?" she questioned her companion.

No answer was heard from the daydreaming Ruka.

Hotaru called out again. "Ruka!"

"H-hai!" Ruka finally snapped out of his thoughts.

"Urgh. You're like Mikan. Daydreaming all the time."

Ruka giggled a bit. "I'm sorry Hotaru. I was immersed deeply in my thoughts."

"What were you thinking huh?" She asked with a cute smile.

"I was thinking about what Mikan said a while ago. She can't forgive Natsume but she forgave us already." he said with tearful eyes. Hotaru looked at him and showed a pitiful face for the first time. "Ruka, it's the way she handles her life. Don't be bugged by the situation."

"I'll take your advice now, Hotaru." he said as he gave a weak smile and a yawn. "I'm going to sleep now. Good night"

"Good night too. Let's just discuss it tomorrow morning."

Ruka went out and closed the doors. Seeing Ruka gone, Hotaru spoke again. "Come on.. What could be the first game!" she screamed like this for the first time.

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"Ahah! First game is swimming!" she finally announced.

*chirp *chirp *chirp

Mikan was awaken by the loud chirping of the birds. "What could happen now? A fight? Ugh.. This is tiring!" she stood up lazily and lousy. She combed her hair and went out still with her crumpled pajamas on. She was too tired to take a bath. She got tired thinking of the answer to Ruka's questions the whole day yesterday.

She went to Kyoshiro's room. Along the way, she ran into many people and every bump she'll say "Gomene!" lazily until she bumped into someone just near Kyoshiro's room. The one she bumped seems she/he just went outside Kyoshiro's room. Mikan took a glimpse and saw the person. The latter has raven hair. "Uh-oh" she said softly.

"Tired, huh?" a feminine voice asked.

Mikan realized it was a feminine voice and not a masculine one. "Good thing it's not Natsume.. I thought he is.." she thought.

"Be careful next time, Mikan-chan." Hotaru warned.

She looked up and smiled. "Yes, Hotaru."

-

Mikan went inside Kyoshiro's room and found him in the couch, dumbfounded.

"Kyoshiro? What happened?"

"Your bestfriend came in and blackmailed me."

Mikan reacted childlishly. "No! Aika won't do that!"

Kyoshiro shooked his head"I mean the purple-eyed girl. The newcomer, she is."

"Ah… You mean Hotaru-chan. Why did she blackmail you?"

"She said if I'll not join the stupid contest, she'll sell the pictures when I kissed you before."

"What?" Mikan was appalled.

"Kyoshiro! Why didn't you burn the pictures then?" Mikan asked.

"She said they're fireproof and waterproof." He told her.

"No… But what contest is that? I never heard of a contest held in school." The brunette questioned him.

"It's a contest between Natsume and me. The prize is either to date someone we like or the proceeds if the votes. Imai-san also said that the winner will be declared the 'New Hottie of T.D.A'".

"Why did she come up with that idea?" Mikan asked innocently.

"It seems it involves you Mikan." He said shortly.

Mikan's faced turned curious. "Don't worry, I'll support you no matter what!"

"Kyoshiro-kun, let's go to Central Town! I missed going to that place!"

Kyoshiro said with a nod. "Sure, just give me time to get ready."

A smile formed on Mikan's face. "Hai!"

Natsume's POV

I was about to enter the comfort room of my room when someone knocked the door.

"Who's there?" I asked as I went near the door.

"Guess who." A weird feminine voice replied.

At first, I thought it was Mikan, and so I asked. "Mikan?" The next thing I knew, I heard laughter on the other side and the door opened.

"Hahahahah! Natsume! You're thinking of Mikan?" Ruka laughed out loud with Hotaru behind him. Hotaru just snapped a picture of me. No! I only have my towel wrapped around my waist!

"Try to burn this, Hyuuga. This is fireproof." She warned me coldly.

Wait. I know this scene. She'll blackmail me. Urgh. The blackmailer queen. "So, you'll blackmail me, huh?" I asked in a cold tone. "Yes, you got it right. Listen Hyuuga, if you join the contest willingly, I will not show and sell this to everyone."

"Hn. What do you expect me to do?" I asked.

"Prepare your swimming trunks. Swimming is the first game. That'll be this afternoon." Ruka replied as they went out.

I stood still dumbfounded. Great. I don't have new swimming trunks. Guess I need to buy a new one in Central Town..

End of Natsume's POV

Just as Mikan and Kyoshiro stepped out of the bus, Kyoshiro's cell phone rang. He searched it from his bag and picked up the call.

"Imai-san, Moshi Moshi"

"Kyoshiro, the 1st game us this afternoon. It is swimming." Hotaru said shortly as she ended the call.

"What's it about?" Mikan questioned him.

"She stated that swimming is the first game this afternoon. And… I don't have swimming trunks."

"What?! Then, let's buy from the nearest boutique. We only have two hours left."

Meanwhile

Natsume's POV

I hurriedly took a bus going to Central Town. I was seated on the back seat so I was able to see all the passengers. I was surprised to see the two persons I don't want to see this day- Mikan and Kyoshiro.

They stepped out of the bus and after a while, I also did. I saw Kyoshiro picked up the phone and the call ended soon enough than when I expected. They continued walking.

I lost sight of them, so I proceeded to my purpose here. I saw a boutique called 'Water Fashion' and I went inside. I was shocked to see Mikan and Kyoshiro there.

Mikan's POV

We had fun choosing what to buy until I saw Natsume near the glass doors. Why is he here?

Kyoshiro's POV

The guy's here. The unlucky black cat is here.

Normal POV

"Shopping for something?" Mikan asked in cold blood.

"Yeah and the both of you?" he replied the same manner.

"Obviously…"

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Two hours after…

The participants gathered around the big swimming pool. They are ready. Kyoshiro wore blue swimming trunks and Natsume wore black. Mikan showed her big support to Kyoshiro. The fan girls who were very eager and excited to watch the contest shouted, "Waaaah! Natsume-sama, Kyoshiro-sama! Aishiteru!"

Natsume just ignored them. He was very busy and distracted looking at the very sweet couple.

"Participants, ready!" Hotaru as the referee announced.

"Good luck! Ganbare!" Mikan cheered. Kyoshiro winked and it made Mikan blushed. Natsume saw this and it made him distracted more.

Kyoshiro went near Natsume and whispered something to him. "Remember, I have the water alice. I'm used in swimming. So, if you know that you'll lose, back out immediately before you'll be put into shame."

"Tch"

Hotaru grabbed the microphone again and announced something. "No alices to be used in this game. Your winning depends on your skills and strength. Now.. Ready.. Set.. go!"

The two hotties dived together. It was a close fight… but the winner appears to be..

meanwhile at the gates of T.D.A

A blond haired girl with auburn eyes stepped outside her limo. "So, this is Tokyo Demons Alice?"

"Hai. And you will be studying here since your an alice too." the teacher in charge replied.

The blonde smiled. "I'll meet you soon, onee-chan."

KYOSHIRO.

The two lad that are both soaked in water got their towels and dry themselves.

"CONGRATULATIONS!" Mikan ran to Kyoshiro and hugged him tightly. She looks like a panda clinging to a tree. XD

Some girls offered the disappointed natsume, water.

"Natsume-sama! It's okay! For us, you did well!" shouted a fan girl with heart shaped eyes.

"You look hot with your swimming trunks!"

"Hn." Natsume smirked as he went somewhere.

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The next day

"Kyoshiro-kun, how about celebrating in Central Town or in the carnival?" Mikan invited the tired Kyoshiro.

"Mii-chan, I'm too tired for now. How 'bout this Friday?"

"Mou! Next Friday!? Kyo-kun! Today is a Sunday and so, it's a good day to be together! Friday is just too late!"

"I'm so tired, this should be my rest day, you know that. How about going with Aika-san first?"

"But! She's busy! Fine! I'll go alone! Don't worry, I'll bring fluff puffs for us!"

Mikan's POV

I was walking down the roads of Tokyo Demons Alice. I missed our tree, I hope I can visit the Sakura tree now. Oh… tree makes me feel comfortable.

I was still strolling around; I went out to breath in fresh air.

I reached Central town when suddenly…

"Help! Help!" a cute voice exclaimed.

I looked around and I saw a little girl crying.

"What's the problem?" I asked.

"sobs.. My balloon.. sobs.. is stuck.." she told me with sobs in between words.

"Where is it?"

"On the tree." She wiped her tears as she pointed a medium sized tree.

Uh-oh, it seems too far from my reach. I tried to get it, but I can't. The girl was still crying. Gosh.. What should I do..

"Having a problem?" a manly voice was heard out of the blue.

The child and I turned around and we both saw Natsume. I know that his isn't the time to fight with him.

"The balloon stuck" I replied without looking at him.

"Huh? You are still playing balloons? What a childish girl?!" he talked back coldly.

I almost couldn't control my temper anymore. "It's not mine! It's the cute girl's balloon!" I protested as the little girl nodded.

He looked at the girl with pity. "Do you want nii-chan to get it for you?" he asked in a rare tone.

"H-hai.." the girl said with sparkling eyes.

Natsume climbed the tree like a cat does. He got the balloon easily and climbed down. He gave it to the little girl.

An innocent cute smile was formed on the cute girl's lips. "Arigato nii-chan!"

"Next time, be careful again, okay?" I reminded the girl with a smile.

"Hai! Oh, onee-chan, nii-chan.. are you bf and gf?" the girl inquired innocently.

Natsume still has the poker face. But I.. I was flushed with red on my cheeks.

"Why.'d you.. say that?" I faced the girl nervously.

"umm. You just look good together." She said.

"No, we are not. Sigh. Go back now, your mom would be looking for you." I told the girl.

"Hai!" the little girl waved her good bye.

Suddenly, I thought, children don't lie. Do we really look g-.. Nah, impossible.

I was not facing him so I can hide the redness of my cheeks. I guess he blushed too.

"Umm.. Natsume.. thank yo-" Where is he? He's gone.

Ugh.. This day is not so good… Better go now and buy fluff puffs before sunset. But, the truth is, where could he be? Mikan! Why are you worried about him! I want to punch my idiotic head..

Bbbbbbbbbeeeeeeeeeeeeppppppppp

"Mikan-chan!" I heard Aika's voice. Did she just arrive? SMASH!

And my sense of sight went blank.

End of Chapter 12

I know! It has been 3 weeks since my last update. Honestly, we became very busy after the exams because of the UN month and I'm one of the performers of the korean fan dance. And it's sembreak! Whoot! I cannot promise when will be my next update, but I'll try my best!

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