A/N: I've had enough of Ruuka. Let's do Hotaru this time.
Hotaru was busy.
Yes, very, very, veeeerrrrry busy.
…Which is why a being that could hardly be called human was an absolute hindrance to her fragile peace and sanity.
"Mikan, go jump off a cliff."
The brunette in pigtails pouted. "But Hotaru-chaaaaaan…!!! I'm not even through discussing how I managed to survive making the bed this morning yet!"
"Nobody cares." the other girl deadpanned, fishing a screwdriver behind her to fix the last bolts on her newest invention.
"Fine." Mikan walked over and peered at her work, something she knew irked her best friend tremendously. "What are you doing that's more important than me anyways?"
Hotaru's eyes glinted with mischief and uncontained hatred. "Payback."
Ruuka was still not finished discussing with the nurse.
"Mister Nogi, I've told you for the umpteenth time, you cannot go through here!!"
"How could I know if you're not some phony disguised in a nurse's outfit, huh?" he demanded furiously.
"Like anyone would have a reason to come in this boring place anyway," the nurse muttered under her breath before replying just as fiercely, "Why do you feel the need to visit Hotaru-chan in the first place??"
Ruuka was struck speechless.
Natsume tossed the apple to the ceiling and watched its futile fight with gravity before it tumbled back in his palm once again. "Heh. People are so dense."
"Why do you say that, Natsume?" Sumire asked, leaning over his table.
The boy took a bite of the fruit before glancing towards the door Ruuka had just walked through a couple of minutes ago. "None of your business. What are you doing here anyway?"
Sumire scowled. "Hey! I just finished doing you a favor! You could at least try to be courteous!" she huffed.
"Heh. Whatever. Thanks. Heh." He took another bite of apple.
A/N: This chapter is so weird… and boring… sigh… sorry… I'm a little miffed because I've been sleeping a lot less lately. Ugh… stupid projects… I'll finish this up sooner than I thought, to avoid chapters like this one. Suggestions, comments… flames… whatever… they're all welcome. Review!
