Chapter 21 Stand by me

After the incident, Mikan and Natsume were back for being closed again. But as days goes by Ruka was really nice to Mikan and looks like she's getting closed to him too as he always helped her. Mikan seems to be closed to the two. As the two stayed rivals but they are still best friends after all. Mikan didn't even notice the competition between them. Things started to go back as before and everything came in handy dandy.

Mikan's mom was already working on the Hyuuga Company. She didn't tell anything about the incident anymore since she didn't want her to worry. With a help of Natsume, his parents just called Yuka that she was moved in to their company and wants to offer her a high position. Then Yuka gladly accept it with no questions at all.

Week and days passed by it was already Friday, the day before Natsume and Mikan's date as her thanks and apology to him. So she has to help Natsume on finding a perfect birthday present for his sister Aoi.

It was already time for the end of the classes.

Miakn was packing her things when Natsume grabbed her wrist and dragged her outside and said "Let's walk home together polka dots.." He said while walking quickly while Mikan just looked at him with a confused face. "Eh…"Kyaaa…Ruka-pyon, Hotaru

" then she looked at Hotaru who was only looking at her with a blank look with Tsuji and Ruka besides her.

Ruka was just looking at them with wide eyes and saw Mikan looking at nervously smile.

"We'll just see you on Monday idiot.." Hotaru said but she bring her camera with her and started to take pictures of them.

"Wahhhh meanie..See you Tsuji, Ruka-pyon…" Mikan said waving at them while being dragged by Natsume since they were still in sight for them.

Ruka blushed and waved back at her same as Tsuji who just smiled at her with a sweat dropped.

Tsuji sighed and said "What a declaration of love for Natsume.." Then he looked at Ruka and said "How about you Ruka? What are you going to do about it? it's obvious that you relly like her." He said teasing Ruka.

Ruka just blushed and look shyly to Tsuji. "I won't lose to my bestfriend.." He said while looking straight at Tsuji's eyes with a blush.

Tsuji just looked at him for a while then smiled and patted hid head. "Then it's a competition between bestfriends huh hehehe.."

Ruka smiled and said "Yeah. You're lucky that you have no one can compete with you to Imai-san.."

Tsuji blushed and playfully hit his back "W-what are you talking about Ruka-kun?" H e shyly said while blushing and continues hitting Ruka on the back not until they felt a cold aura behind them and it was none other than Hotaru himself.

"So Nogi-kun you really want to taste my newly improved baka gun huh?" She said while looking at Ruka with cold eyes.

"Wahh Imai-san no. I'm not going to say anything now.." Ruka said while sweating dropped until Hotaru looked at Tsuji and saw him looking at her with a blushing face.

"A-anou.." Tsuji said looking at Hotaru while scratching the back of his head.

"What.." Hotaru said with an impatient looked but you can also see that there was a tinge of pink in her cheeks.

"D-Do you mind if I drive you home?" He said while blushing so hard and smiling at Hotaru.

"A-alright.." She said while looking away with a blush on her face to hide her smile.

"Really..Alirght let's go then.." Tsuji said then accidentally hold Hotaru's hand but quickly let it go. "Go-gomen ne Hota-chan..' He said with nervous smile.

Hotaru just looked down with a blush and said "Just don't do it again without my permission idiot..'

"Ohhh.." Tsuji said then let out a little laugh then looked at Ruka. "We'll be going now.."

"Ahehe alright…." Ruka said while smiling at them.

While on the other hand from Mikan and Natsume's side. They were just walking side by side to the outside of the campus.

"Hey Natsume? How about Aoi? Isn't she going home with you?" Mikan said looking at Natsume.

"I already sent a limousine for her. And we're going to walk home.." He said closing his eyes with his hands on the back of his head.

"Why do you want to walk home……Oh I remember Nobara-chan said to me earlier that she's not going with me today since Aoi-chan invited her to your mansion." Mikan said while putting her finger on her chin. Then Mikan quickly snapped out of it and said "And Ruka was not even with us today why is that?" She said while looking confused at Natsume.

Natsume opened his eyes and look straight to her. "What.. you like to be with Ruka now more than me?"

Mikan just looked at him with a red face unable to speak something then Natsume blushed at what he said and said "I- I mean it's because we need to talk about tomorrow Polka dots. Especially Aoi's present. Do you have any idea on what present that will be perfect for her?" He said while looking at Mikan with a blushing face.

Mikan thought about it and said "Well I think it will be cute if you choose a gift that'll suit her personality or the thing that she really likes or keep blabbering about." She said flashed a big smile at Natsume. "Don't worry we will find a perfect from you to her Natsume.

Natsume smiled at her and said "And you'll help me polka dots. Anyway have you thought of your present to her?"

"Well I'm going to buy her a cute headband and clips and some accessories since I think it will look cute on her." She said while smiling cutely at Natsume.

"And anyway the party is going to be held at your restaurant. Since Aoi like it there so much.." Natsume said smiling at Mikan.

Mikan blushed and showed a big smile to Natsume "Ehhh Hontou ni??? That'll be great then!" She said with a happy voice.

Natsume nodded and smiled.

After a couple of minutes until they finally reached Mikan's home.

"Tomorrow I'll pick you up at 10 okay. So you better get early.." Natsume said emotionless.

"Okay…" Mikan said smiling happily but then Natsume gave her a quick kiss on the cheeks and walked off with his hands waving at her.

Mikan looked shocked at what happened at touch her cheek. Her face was really red. And her heart beats faster as she thought. 'What was that for? And my heart is beating so fast because of what he did..But I'm really glad that things turned out fine like the way it is…'

While Natsume as he was walking to reach his mansion, he was thinking that 'What the hell did I just do? You idiotic Natsume..grr.. But I'm really glad that we are friends again. And I can't wait to be with her tomorrow even though she's just helping me to find a gift for Aoi as long as I can be with her I will be happy.' He thought as he have this smile on his face when he got home.

The next day….

Natsume was wearing a cool black hooded jacket with a white shirt inside and a necklace with a gun blade pendant (XDDD), white headphones around his neck, deep blue jeans, and a cool red cap. All in all he was totally hot and cool. And here he was already arrived in front of Mikan's house and pressed the door bell to see a smiling Narumi get the door for him.

"Ohayo gozaimasu.. you're already here Natsume. Come in.." Narumi said letting him in as Natsume bowed down politely at him and said "Where is Mikan Mr. Narumi?"

Narumi sweatdropped and said "On no that girl is still fixinf herself since she woke a little bit late today…have a seat first Natsume and let me get you something while you wait fro her." Narumi said motiong him to sit and shouted from upstairs. "Hey Mikan…Natsume-kun is already here waiting for you hurry up.." He said

Then Mikan said "Alright I'll be down there in a minute.."

Narumi go to the kitchen and handed him an orange juice. "Here Natsume-kun, have a drink.."

Natsume gladly took it with a smile and said "Arigatou Mr. Narumi….."

It was then Mikan came down stairs saying "I'm sorry to keep you wait Natsume…"

"Wow here she is…You look so great Mi-chan.." Narumi said smiling at Mikan.

Mikan was wearing a pink sleeveless top with a blue scarf and a cute bear necklace, a checkered red skirt with a white belt, a white boots with fur and a white cap in her head with her long hair down. And she's so cute and adorable.

'Wow it was all worth waiting. Polka dots really looks so kawaii and so so..beautiful' Natsume thought as he was just staring at Mikan with wide eyes and a cute blush on his face.

"Heyyy…Natsume? Earth no Natsume…!!!" Mikan said as she screamed at Natsume's ears. 'Wow Natsume looks so good looking and ho-hot..wah what are you saying Mikan…'She thought as she felt her cheeks heat up.

Natsume snapped back out to reality and looked at Mikan with narrowed eyes. "You don't have to screamed and make my ears bleed polka.." He said with an angry yet cute voice. His face was blushing all over.

"Ehehe gomen ne…by the way you look cool Natsume.." Mikan said blushing with a shy voice.

Natsume blushed and looked away and muttered "You look quite dashing yourself pokadots.."

Mikan looked down with a blush and muttered her thanks to him.

"Ok you must go now you two…take care of Mikan-chan Natsume and don't worry I will make delicious foods for Aoi's birthday. It will be a pleasure to have her birthday in Sakura blossoms." Narumi said then pushing them off outside. "Chiao…" Then he closed the door with a smile. 'I owe you one Natsume for helping Mikan a lot..'

Then Natsume and Mikan was shoved outside to see his limousine and bodyguards at the front.

"Wahh Natsume central mall is only a meters a way…Wouldn't it be fun if we ride a bus together?" Mikan said smiling at him.

"Bus???" Natsume said with a blank face.

"Oh well..you might not been to a bus yet I guess.." Mikan said with a nervous smile.

But then Natsume called his body guard and said "We will not be riding anymore, we'll just going to ride somewhere.."

"Hai..I understand young master.." The bodyguard said then bowed down to Natsume. "Just call us Natsume-sama if there's anything you need.." He said then they off to drive away.

"Wow…So do you want to ride one?" Mikan said flashing him a big smile.

"Alright…" He said with a small smile.

Then they walked to the bus stop and together they rode inside it with Mikan and Natsume sitting besides each other. Many people in the bus were looking at them especially Natsume since he is quite popular especially being a heir to the Hyuuga company and his good looks.

"How it feel to ride a bus Natsume…" Mikan said looking at him. "This bus is not air-conditioned. It will only let the wind enter through the window."

"It feels great since you can inhale the fresh air. I think this is much better than air-conditioned.." Natsume said looking at Mikan.

"Yeah you said it.." Mikan said smiling happily at him.

Natsume smirked at her and said "It feels great especially when you're with me…"

Mikan was embarrassed to hear that and looked away. Her face was quite red. 'Kyaa this guy keeps on making me blush. But I feel like he's somewhat special to me now. Am I special to him too?' She thought as she smiles a bit.

While Natsume just listened some music to his headphones with eyes closed. Mikan just stared at him and felt her heart beating so fast. 'Natsume look so peaceful like that. He really is good looking and his messy raven hair look soft and shiny. My heart is beating so fast just being with him too..' Mikan thought as she looked at him. But then she felt a little sleepy all of a sudden anf felt her eyes closing. Mikan's head starting to fall to the other side but then Natsume looked at her and gently took her head and placed it on his shoulder. Mikan continue lean like that as he have this caring smile and continue to listen through his headphones.

stand by me look at me
even though i don't know love yet
stand by me look over me
even though i am still awkward at love

the more i look at you
i become happier
i find myself singing.
the new me who suddenly wants
to buy a single rose is fascinating

as my heart draws closer to you
the world becomes more beautiful
if you feel this excitement too
please just wait a little bit

together make it love
forever make it your smile (?)
full of your bright smile
together make it love
forever make it your smile
now hold my hand

stand by me look at me
even though i don't know love yet
stand by me look over me
because i think i am still awkward at love

the more i get to know you
my heart flutters
i am always smiling
should i cautiously kiss you
should i draw closer to your heart

could this heart of mine be love
i am still so shy
though i haven't taken a single step towards you, wait for me

together make it love
forever make it your smile
full of your bright smile
together make it love
forever make it your smile
now i will start to go towards you, bit by bit

stand by me. look at me
i want to be closer to you
stand by me. look over me
i want to look cooler to you

i didn't know at first how to look towards someone
i still don't know my heart yet
but i still love you

together make it love
forever make it your smile
full of your bright smile
together make it love
forever make it your smile
now hold my hand

stand by me. look at me
though i don't know love
stand by me. look over me
i still feel clumsy at love.

Until a couple of minutes they already arrived in central mall. There were many people, stalls were everywhere too. There were many cute and cool things to buy too.

"Hey polka dots wake up..we're here already.." Natsume said waking Mikan up.

They were sitting on a bench. As Mikan started to open her eyes and looked at where they are.

"You wouldn't budge so I have to carry you off to the bus and found a bench to seat on.." Natsume said emotionless.

Mikan's eyes widened and said "What?!! That's embarrassing you know. People might saw us."

"Well it's you're fault since you wouldn't budge to wake up." Natsume said as he smirked at her.

Mikan puffed up her cheeks and said "hmmphhh…"

"Let's go now Poka dots.." Natsume said walking then Mikan followed and walked besides him.

"Hey maybe we should go first at the stuff toys store. The blue magic store, there are many cute thing in there and we could go buy some accessories."

"Alright.." Natsume said a bit flustered.

They reached the blue magic and found many cute things there.

"Wahhh kawaiii…" Mikan said holding a cute teddy bear stuff toy.

"Hnn…" Natsume said looking at it with a bored look.

"Kyaa Natsume you should also learn how to picked a gift for girls you know since maybe someday you have to pick a gift for your Mom or…girlfriend too.." Mikan said puffing her cheeks at him.

Natsume just looked at her and blushed. "W-well..you must teach me…" He said while looking away.

That's all for chappie 21 but I will make the next chap asap

SANKYUUUUUUU!!