Minna-san!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shima-hime desu!
sumimasen for the late update! I was very busy, because my final exam is just around the corner!!
so, i decided to finish this early and present it to you all..
so here it is...
shima-hime handed Natsume and Mikan the script for proof reading.
Silence...
Suddenly Natsume burns shima-hime's hair.
"ARGHHHHH!!!!!!!!! water!!!!!!!!!"
Natsume no BAKA!!!!!!!!!!!!" Shima-hime shouted.
"Serves you right!" Natsume stood up and walked away.
"Poor you," Mikan said to Shima-hime.
"Anyway, just read," Shima-hime said.
Chapter Six: Forgiveness
"Please, Mikan, don't cry. Mommy's right here. Dad too. And Grandpa. Ruka and Hotaru too," Yuka pleaded her daughter, who was crying to her hearts content, but to no avail. Her sobs can be heard throughout the room.
'Natsume…' she whispered.
And soon, she fell asleep once again, wishing that when she opens her eyes, she would see Natsume.
Knock! Knock!
A nurse appeared behind the door, and brought the Sakuras back into reality.
"Excuse me, but visiting hours is over. Please leave the patient to rest. She had a rough day. She really needs it," The nurse said and left the room.
Yuka looked lovingly at her daughter, kissed her forehead and whispered, "Get well soon, Mikan," A tear dropped from her dark brown orb onto Mikan's fair skin.
"Come on, let's go. Let her rest," Mitsuki said. And they all exited the room, leaving Mikan by herself.
It was past midnight when she finally opens her eyes, surrounded by the silent atmosphere, and there was nobody there. She's all by herself, that's what she thought. How wrong she was.
Rough large hands were clasped around her smooth hand. His warmth spread throughout her cold ones. His head was resting upon her lap with his face covered by his jet-black locks in an untidy manner.
She scratches her neck and her fingers touched on something cold. The gold necklace with a heart-shaped pendant made from diamonds shimmered faintly, reflecting the light from the lamp inside the room. 'Where did this come from?' she wondered.
Looking at Natsume, like a magnet that attracts iron, her hand moved to touch his hair when he opened his crimson eyes.
"What the heck are you doing here?" Mikan roared at him, and snatched her hands away from having any direct contact with him.
Taken by surprise, he couldn't utter a word. "I.. I w-was… just-" but before he couldn't say anything anymore, she said, "Please leave," not looking at him.
"B-but I.. I want to-"
"Enough is enough Natsume. I don't want to see your face anymore. Get out of my sight!" She said sternly.
As if he was deaf, he covered her eyes with his hand, uses the other to lock her hands and he leaned on the bed, their bodies' inches away, and she started to squirm violently, afraid of what he might do to her.
When she was about to scream, his lips, pressing hard on her pale ones, muffled her voice. No response from her. He pressed harder, bit on her lips, seeking for permission to enter her. Still no response. He was about to become harsher when she opened her mouth, and responded to his kiss. Her body relaxes and he loosens his grip on her hands and, 'this is my only chance,' she took the golden opportunity to push him away.
She pointed her trembling finger towards the door, and said shakily, "Please leave," and salty liquids poured once again.
Disappointed, he walked out gloomily, face hidden by his raven bangs.
"Didn't work out, huh?" a voice called.
There, sitting on the bench as stoic as ever was Imai Hotaru.
"Tch," was his only reply. And he walked away.
Flashback…
Natsume's POV
I walked on and on, never looking back, never wanting to see the sweet face of Mikan Sakura ever again. Maybe I should break the engagement long ago. Who would've thought that it would end this way? I've planned for her 18th birthday month ago. It should have been successful. The diamond necklace should be glittering on her neck already… and she would be smiling to her ears, her heart filled with happiness, her best 18th birthday ever.
Back in the hall, we should be dancing intimately together, her body close to mine, and I would personally put the necklace (well, I did. Back in the ward.) lovingly, and she would show me her brightest smile. Well, I hoped it was like that.
Without any realization, I was already at a park. Yukishiro Park. I sat at one of the benches, trying to throw away my annoying anger. Then, my phone rang, some unknown number. I answered the call and was shocked to hear the ear-throbbing sound coming out.
"WHAT THE HECK DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING?! HYUUGA! I'LL NEVER FORGIVE YOU FOR WHAT HAPPENED!!!" The angry voice bellowed. It was Hotaru.
I couldn't answer. "It's useless being mad at you. Come to the Shiawase Hospital at about midnight, and go into room 518," and with that, she ended our conversation.
I waited for midnight, and took a taxi to Shiawase Hospital, which was just around the corner, and find my way to room 518. I went in and I was stunned by the figure lying on the bed. Her face was pale, her hair messed up, and at the brim of her eyes, and there were tears. I walked towards her, and wiped away the tears. I took out the gift that's in my pocket, and put it around her neck. I kissed the pendant once, and whispered, "Kiss it when you miss me, Mikan," I clutched her hand, leaned my body onto hers and closed my eyes.
Flashback end…
BAKA BAKA BAKA
"I won't let you get away with this easily. Have you already forgotten the vow I said to you, when we were in the café?" Hotaru asked dangerously.
"How could I?" Natsume asked her back and Hotaru's words swam across his mind 'If you ever hurt my best friend, you will be living in hell and I'll make sure it stays like that forever,'
He sighed. "How am I supposed to not break her heart, when she doesn't want to see me?" he asked himself, and dropped onto the cold chair beside Hotaru.
Silence….
Hotaru's thinking
I've never saw Mikan react like this over someone. I still remember the words she uttered, when Natsume left her.
'Ruka, I can't find him. Where is Natsume? I need to find him. Please let me down. I hurt him badly. I need to see him,'
'I need to see him. I need to apologize to him. I'm sorry Nastume. I'm sorry,'
The tears were real. She looked for Natsume when she opened her eyes. She really does cared for him. She loves him.
Hotaru sighed. The silent atmosphere was broken by Natsume.
"Hey, who is Ruka?" He asked.
"Finally, I've been waiting for the question. Maybe you should talk to him yourself," She answered, and clicked her phone. From the corner of the hallway, came out a blonde, tall guy, with navy eyes. As he was nearing them, Hotaru stood up and he gave her a peck on her cheek before she left them alone.
"Mikan is my most precious little girl. She was the one that supported me non-stop, even when I was down in the deepest dump. I never wanted the smile to ever disappear from her face," Ruka started as he sat down on Hotaru's vacant seat.
"She have always loved me, but the love between me and her is a whole different thing than the love from her to you," He continued. "She never loves anybody except her family and Hotaru. So, I was hoping that you could love her the same way she did," he finished and let out a long breath.
Still not understand their relationship, Natsume blurted out, "So, what are you to her?"
"I'm just her cousin. But I lived with her family since I was small because my parents died in an accident. So, they took me into their family because Mikan is their only child," Ruka answered.
"Her cousin, huh?" Natsume mumbled under his breath, his jet-black hair hid his guilty eyes.
"Hey, can you tell her that I'm sorry for what's happened?" Natsume asked a favour from Ruka.
"I'm sorry. But you have to tell her yourself. This is the problem that you have to face yourself. No one can help, but you and Mikan," Ruka replied.
"I understand. I'll be leaving," He sighed and left Ruka alone. He needed to think of a plan.
The next week…
Mikan was still at Hotaru's home, as she was released from hospital a few days ago. She wanted to go home already, but Hotaru prevented her, saying that she haven't fully recovered, and she didn't even went anywhere, except to that irritating birthday party. And she hasn't heard any news of Natsume, which seems like he has disappeared after she shooed him out from her room.
'Well, he deserved it. He's such a big hot-tempered idiot!' Mikan would mumble, pouting, when she thought of Natsume.
She went downstairs, and into the kitchen when the bell was rung. It was the florist, again, to deliver her a bouquet of red roses, or lilies without the sender's name. She once asked the delivery guy who sent those flowers, and the answer she got was really disappointing. "We protect our customers privacy, so I cannot tell you," he said and left.
Once again, she looked in between the flowers to search for any cards, and to her greatest surprise, there was one.
'Meet me at the amusement park this evening. Hotaru.'
It was short, but her heart filled with joy.
Having nothing to do, she watched television, waiting for the evening to come.
She looked around, looking for Hotaru.
'Where is Hotaru?' Mikan asked herself. She was standing in front of the entrance, since she did not have the ticket. The next thing she knew, a man wearing a sweater and a cap hiding his eyes into the amusement park dragged her hand.
"Hey! Let me go! You freak!" She screamed and squirmed, and halfway through, he stopped, still gripping her hand.
He let out a sigh before started to talk. "Listen, I'm very sorry for what's happened. I never wanted this to happen. I should've listened to you. Sorry for everything. If you want, then I can break this engagement, if you think that I'm not suitable for you," his voice shook when he uttered the words. His grip loosened upon her hand, slipping away.
"Forgive me for my selfishness, but I'd like to have you for today, before I let you go," He added.
Without further ado, Mikan threw herself into Natsume's embrace, muttering, "Stupid Natsume!" Natsume could feel his heart skipped a beat, as he could feel her warmth spread through his almost numb body. He reluctantly pats her head, and she spoke, "Took you long enough to apologise! I was tired of waiting," Hearing that, he tightens his hug, never wanting to let her go again.
"I'm sorry… I'm really sorry… I really am…" he whispered, and planted short kisses on her head.
Natsume released her, and took her hand into his, and looked deep into her hazel orbs, "Let's go! I want to try the roller coaster!" Mikan yapped happily.
'That was a slick trick Hyuuga…' Hotaru muttered under her breath, taking pictures and videos of the happy couple enjoying themselves in the amusement park.
"Let's follow them!" She said and dragged the unwilling Ruka along with her…
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