Natsume reads the script and blushed really RED!!! (he burns the script)
Natsume: How dare you!! Shima-hime!!! i'm gonna burn you ALIVE!!!
Shima-hime: RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!!!!
Mikan: Eh, What's wrong with Natsu-kun?
Shima-hime: Wanna know? read this. (handed her the script, and continue running)
Chapter four: At The Dance Party
The sun had not given out its rays of light, but our brunette had opened her brown orbs. She sat up on her bed, breathing heavily. The pajama she wore stuck to her body like glue and drops of liquid trickled down her cheek, before it fell down on her pajama. Her brown eyes scanned the room in a quick movement.
Finally, her breathing slowed down and she was breathing normally again.
'That really was a scary dream,' she thought.
She switched on the night table lamp, filling her room with dim light. She looked around her, adjusting her eyes with the light. She glanced at her alarm clock, which stood on the table lamp. 6.32 am it read.
'It's still early, but I don't think that I can sleep any longer. I guess I better get up now,' Mikan thought.
Seeing that she had woken up early, she took her time taking her bath. After she's finished, she wore her orange bathrobe, which was made by her mother. The bathrobe has a letter 'M' which is situated on her left chest. The scattered sakura petals made the bathrobe different from others and special for her. Then, she changed into her usual clothes. But today, she decided to let her hair down, instead of wearing two ponytails as she always wore. She brushed her hair neatly before going downstairs.
"Ohayo Okaasan," Mikan greeted Yuka. Yuka turned around and saw her only daughter, smiling sweetly at her.
"Ohayo, Mikan-chan. Wow, you look beautiful today," Yuka said and kissed Mikan's forehead.
"Thank you. What we're having for breakfast today?" Mikan asked cheerfully.
"Bacon and scrambled egg," Yuka replied. "Mikan, tomorrow the Hyuugas will be leaving. So dad and I had a talk about this and we had decided to have a little farewell party for them. What do you think?" Yuka asked.
Mikan's face fell down. "Hontou ni?! They are leaving tomorrow?" she asked, apparently shocked.
'No wonder Natsume didn't say a word to me yesterday when we sat under the sakura tree. He's going back tomorrow!' Mikan thought.
Noticing that her mother was staring at her, she instantly changed her expression.
"I think it is a good idea," Mikan said.
Deciding to let Mikan on her own, she asked her to feed the rabbits.
"Mikan, why don't you go and feed the rabbits?" Yuka said.
"Are you sure that you don't need me to help you to prepare breakfast?" Mikan asked.
"I'll be fine. Anyway, I'm almost done. Hurry up, or you'll be late for breakfast. Just go and feed the rabbits or they'll die. You don't want that to happen, don't you?" Yuka said while threatening her.
"Oh, alright then. I'll be going. Ja ne," Mikan said, and left through the back door.
At the rabbits barn, she cried silently, a thought had came across her mind, 'I will lose somebody that I can talk to,'
"Usagi, do you know that Natsume's leaving tomorrow? Tomorrow, I will lose somebody that I can talk to. I'll miss him," Mikan said to the rabbits, although she knew that they would never understand her.
So she sat there, crying her eyes out, until she felt that there're no more tears that she can shed. Her feelings soon felt better. So she stood up, and swept away the remaining tears.
'Tonight, there will be a party for them. I don't want to look sad for Natsume, and I'll dress beautifully. I'll wear the gown that Ruka had bought me,' she thought.
"I'll be happy for Natsume, so that he doesn't have to worry about me. Although, I doubt that he has the 'feeling of worry', seeing how he behaves, HMPHHH!" Mikan muttered under her breath. Her emotions sure changes quickly, because she smiled soon after she had said that.
"I know that I'm the most beautiful girl in the world when I smile, because Hotaru said so,"
Little she knew that a pair of crimson eyes were watching her from behind the bush. Natsume sighed. True, he loves it when she smiles, and really hates it when the big, watery, brown orbs start to leak. He wanted to walk up to her, and hug her, and hold her securely in his arms when she starts to cry, but then, he restrained himself from doing so. He doesn't want her to get too close to him. Typical of Natsume.
Seeing that Mikan had left, he followed suit. He went straight to the Sakura tree and climbed it easily. He had only just putting a manga on his face before he heard the annoyingly loud voice.
"Natsume!!" Mikan yelled.
"Whaaaatt??" Natsume said, emphasizing the word 'aaaaa' to show that he's annoyed.
Not like before, Mikan would just stay down until Natsume himself climbed down the tree. But today, Mikan climbed the tree with ease. Of course, she is a farm girl, after all.
"Didn't know that you were a good climber," Natsume said dully. Mikan sat beside him.
"Of course I am. Ruka taught me when I was in my early years. I really miss him," Mikan said. Natsume's body tensed.
"Who is this Ruka you said about?" Natsume asked, curious.
"Not now. I'll tell you another time," Mikan replied. "You know, my parents had arranged a farewell party for you and your parents tonight. So please be there," Mikan said. She jumped down the tree and looked up towards Natsume, who was still stuck at the tree branch.
"Come on Natsume, I think breakfast is ready by now," Mikan said. Without another word, Natsume jumped down and followed her suit.
After breakfast, she went upstairs into her room. She tidied up her room, cleaned the house, and since the strawberry season is still on, she went plucking them. She got a full basket of them.
"I'm gonna make the tastiest strawberry shortcake anyone has ever had," Mikan said, seemingly even happier than before.
Suddenly, she remembered something. Something very important. "Hotaru! I haven't asked Hotaru to come to the party tonight! What an idiot I am! I must call her now before I forget again," Mikan said to herself and dashed towards the house to give a call to Hotaru. She put the basket full of strawberries on the counter in a hurried manner. She ran towards the telephone and dialed Hotaru's number.
"TUT.. TUT…" the phone sounded.
'Hurry up Hotaru, pick up the phone!' Mikan screamed inside his head.
Hotaru's POV
'The screaming phone really pissed me off! I really should cut it off,' I thought, when the phone started to ring non-stop.
I dragged my feet towards the phone stand. I looked hastily at the phone before I decided to pick it up.
"Moshi moshi, Hotaru Imai here," I said lazily. I really don't want to be disturbed right now. I have a lot of work to do. As fast as a lightning, I made myself farther than the phone, for the caller was yelling at me.
"HOTARUUUU!!!!!" The person on the other side yelled. I waited for a few seconds before I put the phone back near my ears.
"What do you want?" I asked, annoyed by my only cheery best friend.
"Oh Hotaru! I almost forgot the most important thing! You know Hotaru, the Hyuugas are leaving tomorrow and we are having a farewell party for them. So I would like to ask you to come to my house tonight. So will you come tonight?" Mikan said in a hurried way.
Hearing that, my mind began to work in a different way, plans formed in my head, thinking of ways to trick my best friend to pose for me.
"I'll come," I simply said and cut off our conversation. Yeah, she was sure easily satisfied. Quickly, I grabbed my trusty camera and began to check for any faulties. Then I began to prepare my accessories and dress for the party. My camera which I invented myself is loaded with rolls and rolls of films, because I'm sure to get highly price pictures. I smiled evilly, thinking of getting pictures of Mikan and Natsume in their best postures. Satisfied with my preparations, I returned back to continue my invention. This time, I made a special alarm clock, for my only Mikan.
End of Hotaru's POV
Finally, night time came. They didn't have dinner of course, as the farewell party will include their dinner.
Everyone wore their best dresses that night. Mikan wore her best dress, the one that Ruka had given to her on her 15th birthday. It was light peach, and full with laces and ribbons and all others that girls like. She braided her hair and tied them with white and peach striped ribbon. She looked very beautiful, even Natsume had to admit that she looked stunning wearing the simple yet elegant dress, but then, she had always looked attractive in whatever she wear. Meanwhile, Natsume had put on his best polo shirt as he did not know that there will be a party for them.
They enjoyed themselves to their heart's contents as they barely had any visitors. They ate and drink and sing, enjoying the night. Slow, sweet and loud music filled the silent night, as they were dancing playfully. Natsume, after 30 minutes or lesser, had already disappeared from the party. He had left and went into the forest nearby, looking for peace and to clear his mind. As usual, he jumped up the sakura tree, the one he loves to sit on, and where he could watch his lovely brunette dancing merrily. Without realizing it, he smiled, just by watching her.
'I'm so glad that she didn't shed a tear tonight. It was different than what I thought would be. So I'll leave her in blissful condition.' Natsume thought.
He was about to fell asleep when the pleasant voice reached his ears, calling out his name gently. He opened his crimson orbs, looking down to see a smiling brunette in peach-coloured dress waiting for him to climb down the tree.
Without hesitation, he jumped down face-to-face with Mikan. Then suddenly, his arm snatched her shoulder closer, their bodies just an inch away and their lips met.
Unconsciously, Mikan's hand moved and lost into his dark raven hair, messing his hair up, whilst Natsume's grip on her petite body became tighter and their kiss deepened.
Wanting more of her, he pushed her lightly; so that they fell on the soft ground, with Natsume on top of Mikan, her exposed neck and shoulder really magnetize him. He broke the kiss, and his lips traveled down her bare neck and shoulders, giving her butterfly kiss as he went down. Mikan moaned slightly in pleasure, her hands still clutching his hair firmly, enjoying the ecstasy that he gave to her.
Knowing that he went too far down, he stopped, went up to her ears, and whispered, "I love you. Very much. Will you wait for me? Mikan….."
"I love you too. But please give me more time to really know you better, Natsume," Mikan replied softly.
"I highly appreciate that," and he kissed her more.
gomen minna-san!!!!
i've been kinda busy with my exam, which had ended a fortnight ago. I was very relieved!
Now i can continue my story!
thanks to all that has been reading and sent me review, i really appreciate that!