"But I'm your-" before she could continue, I stood up and gave a peck to Natsume's cheek. I felt gazes locked on us, I even heard gasps.

"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING TO MY NATSUME!??!" Sumire yelled. Now we caught the attention of the people around.

There we go again.

Hello Dearies! Well first of all, I would like to apologize for pending this chapter soo much. I had reasons. Sorry! THANK YOU FOR YOUR REVIEWS! I really appreciate them. Well, maybe I'm going to update quicker since it's our vacation and I have nothing else to do. Hopefully, I won't have any nerve of laziness. Anyway, sorry again.. ENJOY!

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Chapter 10

Preparations

I watched Sumire as she neared me full of rages.

"What did you just do to MY Natsume?" she repeated.

I stared at her blank and over confident. I felt my hands were trembling just in Natsume's arms. Anger filled my body and whatever comes out of my mouth will hopefully end this.

"Hey you bastard, I'm the one and ONLY Natsume's girl here. Who are you to-"

"I'm Natsume fiancée. And who are you again? –"

"Excuse me? You're not yet even engaged with him!" she said.

"It's too late to butt in the fairy tale story here. Our engagement will be on… tomorrow."

"That's ridiculous."

"Well actually," someone joined the confrontation, "I'm on my way to ask Mikan to settle the engagement."

Our attention faced the owner of the voice to find it Mr. Narumi. Seeing him felt a deep relief to me. Beside Mr. Narumi, Hotaru stood and winked at me. I replied with a smile.

"And since she already gave the date, then it's settled." He continued and grinned.

"WHAT?!? That's impossible! Mr. Jinno doesn't approve it yet, right?"

"He's in favor in this engagement ever since he heard about it. It's so fun!!" he said and laughed.

"NOOOOO!!!!!!"

Normal POV

After the confrontation, everyone went back to their room.

"Hey Mikan! Since your engagement will be tomorrow, why don't you buy new dress?" suggested Anna

"Yeah Mikan. I heard that everyone will be at the party and they will witness this very event!" added Nonoko.

"Sure! I hope Hotaru can come!" she squealed.

They faced Hotaru just to find her about to walk out the door.

"Hey Horatu!" she was stopped and jerk as she heard her name.

"ugh. I'm noticed." Hotaru thought.

"Would you like to come wi-" but before Mikan could continue, Hotaru already answered a flat…

"No."

"Aww.. Hotaru! Please?" begged Mikan

"I got tons of things to do. Ja!" she said and ran out the door.

Mikan started to be upset.

"Oh.. Don't worry Mikan. I think she has an important business to do." Said Nonoko.

"Yeah, and we're coming with you anyway." Said Annna.

With what they said, Mikan seemed to be a little enlightened. "Thanks!"

The three of them went to the Central Town. They entered a boutique and searched for dress. Anna and Nonoko seemed to be so excited that they got different kinds of dresses for Mikan.

"Oh Mikan, why don't you try this?" Anna said as she reached for a pink dress.

"And this one too! I think this is perfect for you!" Nonoko said as she gave Mikan a blue dress.

"Umm, Mikan, how about these two?" said Anna and she gave orange dress and green dress.

"No! Mikan! Pick this!" said Nonoko as she handed black dress and brown dress.

"Uhh. Guys, I can't wear these all at the same time." Mikan said.

"Oh c'mon Mikan. We have a lot time for you to try that all." They said as they pushed her inside the cubicle.

She first went out at first wearing the pink dress. But the skirt fell to long that it reached the floor.

"Umm, miss," Anna asked the saleslady, "do you have smaller? …rather shorter?"

"No, it's really made to be that long."

They glance at Mikan again. Though it was really nice for her, they shook their head in disapproval.

Next that Mikan wore was the light blue dress that was suggested by Nonoko. The dress was pleasant. The velvet blue dress was nice as it sparkles with glitters. It was nice for Mikan but something was still missing; therefore, looked forward to other dresses.

All the dress Mikan tried fit perfectly for her. All she would do is to choose. But since all of it was nice, they'll try visiting another store.

"Mikan, hurry up changing. We'll visit another boutique." Nonoko said to Mikan who's currently changing inside the cubicle.

After a moment, the cubicle door slowly opened and there popped Mikan's head.

"Umm, guys," said Mikan who got the attention of her friends, "you know, while you were busy looking for some dress, I also seek for my own taste."

Anna's eyes widened. "You mean in the first place you didn't like what we picked?"

"No, it's not that. It's just that I found this cute and… unique."

"Whatever Mikan, just show us that dress so we could proceed."

Mikan blushed in shades of scarlet and finally went out of the cubicle. It was bright red colored dress fell just at the length of her knee. It shone vividly making our brunette as the only subject in that place.

But Mikan found her friends stare in awe..

"Well?" Mikan asked, blushing deep shade of scarlet.

"Perfect!" both of her friends squealed.

They spent the rest of the afternoon shopping clothes, jewelry, make ups and hair wear. Of course Anna and Nonoko bought dress for themselves as well. Along with this, they ate at a café which satisfied their thirsts with some delicious cakes and vanilla shakes. They even caught Natsume and Ruka wandering around.

Yes, it may sound so tiring, but those exhaustion's were paid with their precious smiles pasted on their faces as the three of them made their way back to their dormitories.

"Howalons Howalons.." Mikan muttered as she munched her Howalons while walking.

"Mikan really loved that right?" said Anna.

"Yeah, I hope she won't be overfed to it!" Replied Nonoko. And they laughed.

"Howalons… Howalons… Howalons…" she repeated constantly in melody.

All of a sudden, her hum ceased and a sound of a fallen object echoed. Anna and Nonoko were surprised. They stopped from their track and peeked on Mikan. To their dismay, she was gone, leaving a box of Howalon that she was probably holding earlier.

"OH MIKAN!" shrieked the two.

Oh no! Where's our dear Mikan? Dearie, where do you think she went?

Dearie: perhaps, she found a penny nearby

Hehe.. Hmmmm… I can smell it..! The ending is fast approaching! Haha!