A scary fact in being an author:
The more you make your reader happy with your fic, the more death threats you receive in return.
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Disclaimer: Don't own Gakuen even though Kami-sama knows how much I wanted to.
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CHAPTER VII: Couldn't Care Less
'I'm alive.' Natsume thought the moment he opened his eyes.
'No, it can't be. Mikan.' Natsume's heart skipped a beat. If he was alive, then it means that Mikan used her weak alice to extinguish the flames that he had made.
'Mikan, what did you just do? Please be alright.' He prayed in his thoughts as to the whereabouts of the girl.
"Mikan". He called. He felt relieved the moment someone hugged him from his back, trying to snuggle in his warmth.
"You can't leave me that easy pervert."
"I know." It was all he managed to say. He turned sideways in the bed facing his little girl. The moment he saw her, he can't help himself but gather her tightly in his arms, hugging her like there's no tomorrow. He burrowed his face in that part where neck-meets-shoulder, inhaled his fragrance, and massaged her back while still pulling her closer to his body.
"Are you mad at me?"
"No." She said while hugging him back. "I'm raging at you."
"That is something I can't feel." He said while smirking almost like his usual.
"I'm happy more than anything. More than feeling rage."
"Happy to have me right now?"
"Happy to still have you forever."
At this, Natsume loosened his hug and looked serious now, staring intently at Mikan.
"There's no forever. You know that."
"Are we back on that topic again? Do you ever get tired of that?"
"We can't escape it." He said almost forcing the word in his mouth.
"I know." She said copying Natsume's line.
Natsume became silent. He took her eyes off her and plopped himself on bed, his head resting on his two hands. He sighed. He had been thinking about this for what seemed like an eternity. Why all this crap is happening to them, and why can't they just live happily ever after like most do.
"I guess this is it. Leave now." Natsume said not looking at her.
"Won't." Mikan said while leaning closer to his pervert.
"What does that supposed to mean?" He asked with his brows almost colliding.
"And I thought you were a genius. I. Won't. Leave. You. You know what, when you tried to kill yourself in front of me, all I wanted to do was to save you. I don't know what to do if you ever died back there. I'm happy because I still have you know. I can't lose you. Not now, not ever."
She laid her head unto his shoulders while hugging him.
"I don't care for all the reasons that there is. I don't care about suffering, if that can never be escaped. I don't care if they don't want us together. I just don't care. Got it pervert?"
"So you have already decided." He said while caressing her back.
"Yeah."
"It will be hard."
"Nothing's harder than loosing you."
"Same here." Natsume said as he kissed Mikan passionately. They had just made the toughest choice in their lives. They have decided- they won't lose each other. If everything is against them, they don't care. If they have to fight for it then so be it, as long as they have each other. Everything is worth fighting for.
"I'm worried sick about them." Ruka muttered, breaking the long silence in their conversation.
The group shrugged away from their deep thoughts. It had almost been two, damned according to Ruka, weeks that they haven't seen Natsume and Mikan. They have done everything to find the pair but all in vain. If they were in a mission again, it must be a hell of a mission taking them away for two weeks. Even if they didn't want to, they can't stop thinking about the possibility that something bad had happened between the two. Even Hotaru was worried now, though still not evident to the group except for Ruka.
"It's not just you Ruka." Yuu said while stroking his face with his two hands.
"Where could those two idiots be?" Hotaru asked almost to herself.
"I hope they're alright." Koko said.
"They are alright. They are supposed to be alright." Ruka blurted out, raising his voice.
"Stop it Ruka." Nonoko hissed. "We're all worried in here Ok? It doesn't help raising voices at anyone."
"Sorry. I just, got carried away." Ruka said apologetically.
"It's alright man. I understand." Koko said reassuring Ruka.
The whole class became much worried now. The group, what they refer to the close friends of Natsume and Mikan, grew more troubled every single day since Natsume and Mikan turned nowhere to be found in the academy. Of course they themselves were worried to the whereabouts of the two. Everything's not the same without them. It feels weird in their current situation. The whole class sighed.
'Where are those two?' Everybody thought.
As if their prayers were answered, the door burst open revealing the pair. Everyone felt a all stunned, happy and relieved.
BAKA. BAKA. BAKA.
Natsume quickly turned the shots of the Baka Gun into ashes before it could hit both of them. A smirk was now to be seen in his face.
"Was that supposed to mean welcome back Imai?"
"That's for making us worried." Hotaru said while thrusting her Baka Gun into her bag.
"Gomen, Hotaru-chan, minna-san." Mikan said.
"Sorry is not enough. You both better tell us were have you been." Hotaru said clearly commanding.
"Away." Natsume simply answered.
'Away?' The whole class thought puzzled.
Hotaru's left brow rose. "Explain."
"Away from the Academy Imai. That's all you need to know and everything we can tell-" Natsume answered. "for now." He added
Hotaru looked straight at them before turning away and collecting her things. "Fine. I'll go get some rest in my room. Ruka, you coming?"
A somewhat blushing Ruka followed Hotaru out of the door.
"Talk to you later Natsume." Ruka said before leaving. Natsume nodded.
"Polka, let's get some rest." Natsume also said while lightly dragging Mikan towards the door.
"Yeah. I guess we need that. Uhm, bye for now guys." Mikan said as she exited with Natsume.
For real, Mikan and Natsume really do need that rest. They have been away for training for the past two weeks. They personally requested it to the head of the Academy- not wishing Persona to meddle with their plans. The head approved it of course. Needless to say, they needed stronger students that could face the wrath of the AAO for them. But that was just part of their reason, they needed more power to fight for what they have decided. Being together, meaning just the two of them, for two weeks was another good thing. Now they are back, they could definitely use a good long rest.
Natsume opened his eyes to find his brunette perfectly positioned in his arms. He snuggled a little closer and felt exhilarated with her warmth. It was raining outside, but the cold air it brought only made their warmth more special.
'Beautiful' He murmured in his thoughts. Mikan's face, innocent and peaceful, her eyes looked so fragile and special to him. Her lips were smooth and soft as he had felt for countless times. Her body that got the perfect curves and warmth he almost yearned for so long. He rested himself against her.
Suddenly, Natsume sat upright from bed the moment he sensed someone's presence. Mikan's eyes fluttered because of his sudden actions. The moment she did, she too sensed the intruder. She knew this would happen but she still felt nervous. Natsume held her hand tightly and gave her an everything-will-be-alright look. Mikan smiled nevertheless, understanding what he meant.
'Nothing's harder than loosing you'. They both thought.
"What do you want?" They said almost at the same time.
…To be continued…
Yey! I'm so happy with this chappie.
I can't wait for Natsume and Mikan to kick the intruder's, a.k.a Persona's, butt… If only I can, I'll bury him alive half roasted…
Wait, I'm the author, that gives me the power to do so. Oh yeah!!! Nyahahahaha!!!
It's the time to step up against all the anti-them. That hell-of-a-guy/slash/Persona sure can't bully them like before. Serves him right…
By the way, sorry if it took six chapters before I dealed with the plot. It's revealing itself with this chappie. Now we're in with the real story. Finally…-sigh-
See you soon in the next chappie and don't forget to visit my other fic…
Love lots,
-aiyensakura02
