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"Whoa there's more to it than I thought. I'm curious and I kinda like the mystery."

- 'Blue Moon and Roses'

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The Alice Agency

Written by Sitting in the Silence

Case #2 : Agent vs. Boss

A TENSE FEELING FILLED the meeting floor as Natsume Hyuuga sauntered towards the brunette's direction. Mikan's eyes locked into his. When they were a table apart, Natsume reached something out of his pockets then slammed it on the table.

"This is for earlier. You were in a hurry you forgot the payment for your service." Natsume said with a devilish smile.

Everyone in the meeting floor gasped and Boss frowned. Mikan stared at the money, dumbfounded. It took a minute or two before she realized the logic of what Natsume broadcasted to the entire 'Detective Section'. Her eyes widened.

"Why you?" Mikan said as she released an aura called irritation. She never felt this embarrassed her entire life. Natsume leaned closer then smirked, "Thanks for last night."

This statement surely brought shock to everyone and Boss was in fury. But Mikan was way more than in fury. She felt like screaming. He's embarrassing her in front of her team, her people.

Mikan raged with anger, "YOU JERK! WHAT LAST NIGHT? THERE WAS NO LAST NIGHT. LISTEN PERV—" but a voice cut her ranting.

"Mikan Sakura!" Boss called her as he cleared his throat, "In my office, NOW. You too, Natsume."

Boss told the agents to wait, while Mikan and Natsume walked towards the elevator. Seconds later Boss joined in and pushed the 50F button. The elevator was fast, but not to the point that it can make you dizzy or sick.

The elevator dinged and the doors parted, just ahead revealed a very large wooden door. The floor's hallway seemed endless. There are statues and antique figurines that are lined up on the side that are 3 meters apart from each other. Ancient Japanese paintings decorated the wall and the orangey light fitted the scene well.

"Mikan, go in. You, stay." Boss commanded. Natsume replied with a simple "Hn."

When they reached the room or the so-called Boss's Office, Mikan sighed. The last thing she needed right now is a lecture from the Boss.

Boss gestured Mikan to sit on one of the chairs that stood in front of his large work table. Boss's office is a big one and also spacious. There are chairs everywhere. A 50 inch flat screen television hung on the wall wherein under the TV was a CD cabinet wherein piles of classical to modern discs were arranged alphabetically; of course we won't forget the DVDs. A mini-kitchen was built in the corner of the big room. A big sliding glass door was built wherein you can view the city from the veranda. Besides that, it's a pretty normal office.

Boss sat on his big leather chair, "What was that about agent Sakura?" he asked.

"It was nothing, the jerk was just being a jerk." Mikan said as she cursed him in her mind.

"Mikan, I don't want you getting involved into something you'll regret. You're one of the best agents in AA and I hope you'll do everything in your power to dirtproof your name. Your name carries the name of the agency. Do you understand me?" Boss asked her as he rested his back.

Mikan nodded. Boss raised his eyebrow, "Answer me like an agent Mikan." He commanded.

Mikan stared at the hands that were clenched at the top of her thighs. She tried to compose herself before it was too late but she guessed it was futile because it was already late when a teardrop fell from her teary amber eyes.

"Mikan Sakura!" Boss yelled still waiting for her like-an-agent reply. But Mikan gave him an unusual reply.

"What's so great about AA anyway?" she asked as she clenched her hands tighter.

"A difficult job with difficult cases and difficult situations." she answered, "I want a normal life! I want to stay away from guns and badges as much as possible. I want to go home to a place wherein someone will wake me up and will prepare me breakfast. I want to call you Jii-chan instead of calling you Boss!" she started shaking then she wiped her tears away.

"Mikan Sakura! Don't be childish. You know you can't –" Boss said but she cut him off.

"Ever since you got this job you never treated me like your granddaughter anymore! I became a dog in your eyes, a dog that you need to train!" Mikan said angrily, this time, she's facing him. Her Boss. Her grandfather.

She then sighed, "I'll go first. Ja ne Boss." At that, she stood up and started towards the door. She opened the door and slowly she closed it behind her.

Natsume was leaning against a wall near the door when he saw Mikan coming out of the office. He stared at her but she just walked passed him as if he wasn't there. Mikan kept her head down. She pushed the down button of the elevator. She stood there waiting for the elevator to come and rescue her. Natsume continued to stare until he got distracted by the elevator's ding.

Mikan went in. She pushed the close door button. The doors were closing and when it was about to shut tight together, a hand blocked it, causing it to open again. Mikan's eyes widened because of the unexpected actions from Natsume Hyuuga. She can't help but looked into his ruby eyes. It felt familiar.

Natsume placed his hand on one side of the elevator doors to keep it from closing.

"You dropped this earlier." He said as he dangled a silver bracelet in front of her.

"Uh, thanks." Mikan said then slowly she reached out for the bracelet. When she got it, Natsume unblocked the elevator's door and placed his hands in his pockets.

"I didn't know that the old man will take my jokes seriously. I'll talk to him and," he paused and ruffled his raven hair, "I'm sorry."

Mikan smiled. She can't help it. It was nice to hear him apologize, even though it sounded hesitant.

"No need, your apology is enough. Thank you. Take care Natsume-kun." she flashed her nicest smile and without warning the doors shut tight.

Natsume walked in to the same office room. He found Boss pacing back and forth in the veranda.

"Oi, old man!" Natsume called him. He sauntered towards him but stopped when he reached the veranda's entry, "Don't be too hard on her."

"I'm training her, readying her for all the possibilities that might happen." Boss explained. He continued his back and forth direction. On his fifth round he stopped and looked at Natsume.

"You do know that I don't agree with you working here right?" Boss asked him.

"Yeah old man, I know." Natsume replied.

"I don't have control over Big Boss's decisions. Big Boss recommended you, do you know the guy personally?" Boss asked him. It felt weird calling Big Boss a guy but oh well, he didn't have any other choice.

"No. I just got a letter saying that I am an official Alice Agency agent," - He snapped his fingers - "that's it" he continued.

"I'm warning you Natsume, I don't want it to happen again. Do you understand me?" Boss asked as he raised his eyebrow.

"Yeah. Sure" Natsume answered followed by a doubtful sigh, "I won't let it happen again."

Boss nodded, "Good. Anyway, I'm sad to say this but they're back. The last trace of them was in Nagasaki where they robbed a bank and kidnapped a bank employee."

"What are you planning to do?" Natsume asked out of curiosity.

"Of course, like any other case, I'll let the agency deal with it. I'm sure we can track them down . . ." he paused and looked at the blue sky, "and we will."

A/N: Helloo people. School was booriingg! Sigh. And the new schedule is making me dizzy. Ugh! Never mind.

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