Chapter four

For days, Natsume keeps on visiting Mikan personally in her estate. And every time he visits her, Yuka couldn't help but smile noticing how her daughter's mood changes to her old self –blabber and bubbly self. She thought that maybe Mikan finally found another person, a person that would totally be loyal to her. She doesn't know what the singer got but every time she's with him, she's always cheered up. His visits some time in a day already became his hobby and habit, and her expectations. Yuka can't help but be proud of both Natsume and Mikan up to the point that she decides to confront her daughter later one night about how she felt towards the raven.

"Mikan, can I talk to you for a sec?" her mom asked her as she knocked on her open door that leads to her room. She was fixing the contents, arranging is the right term, inside her wardrobe. She turned to the door and found her mom looking at her. She didn't reply but a nod. Yuka hesitantly motioned forward and sat in her pink bed. She sighs. Mikan, despite of being busy, noticed her mom's sudden gesture so she asked her.

"Why? What's wrong mom?" she stopped what she was doing and turned to her mom who just shook her head and breathe out. "Nothing"

"Oh, come on. I know there's something wrong" Mikan teased and begged her mom to tell her what's wrong, a gesture she hasn't done for quite some time already, not after Natsume came in which is actually a good thing. 'Natsume really did his job well. Mikan is back to her usual self' Yuka uttered in her thoughts. Later, she immediately laughed because of the rare puppy dog eyes of Mikan. She actually looks cute when she does that.

"I thought that 'baby dog eyes' is already extinct," Yuka teased.

"Yeah, I never knew that it can still influence someone that hard," she laughs, another rare action, "Maybe it can still, don't you think? I bet it's also the reason why Natsume suddenly gave in to my pleas earlier today," and she kept on laughing.

Yuka sweat drop. She was happy, yes, but also worried for her daughter. She might turn into something like a lunatic or worse. She cleared her throat. Mikan tapered her laugh when she sees her mother was serious.

"So, what is it really?" she asked again

"Mikan, are you falling in love with the famous singer?" Yuka confirmed. Mikan just raised her brow. Actually, she hasn't thought of falling in love to him not until her mom says so. She was hesitating. She's not sure but she's sure happy whenever he's around. He comforts her and she thinks he isn't that bad after all. Still, what if he's like Ruka? That's her first impression towards him too before, right? And what if it goes the same way for Natsume? She doesn't know what to do. She sighs.

Yuka gave a comforting smile. "It's okay Mikan," she hugs her, "But you have to remain some of your heart's pieces so if you'll be hurt again, you still have something for yourself" she caressed her hair. Mikan looked her mom straight in the eyes and nods.

The following day was different. As Natsume was to head out of his house, opening the door, Mikan was outside smiling. "I was about to ring the doorbell," she said. Natsume cleared his throat, obviously he's stuttering. Mikan raised her brow. She looked over his shoulders and found something again unexpected. She heavily breathes out and stomp her way out. Natsume ran forward, grabbing her arms, calling her name.

"Mikan, wait! Let me explain"

**To Be Continued**

You know, it's really good if you listen to the song while reading it. I did it like a thousand times. Read while listen, replay the song then read it again. Reviews to those who want to review and appreciate this story. I'll accept whatever it is because I admit I'm not perfect.