Yahho~! Minna-san ogenki desu ka? Atashi mata koko ni desu.

StarElsie: Instead of a cure, I decided to end it with something else. Although for what I am going to do it would seem a little impossible. Hehe.

By the way a little note before you read!

I sped up the events in Days 16, 17 and 18, but I will leave clues for you to know what happened in that day though. But expect that Day 18 would be totally short and boring because this would be the first time for me to write a before-wedding scene and an after-wedding.

Iijo desu! Sa~ Chapta Foru Hajimaru yo!


DAYS OF A DYING GIRL 16 : FATIGUE

"I'm so tired." Misaki complained after collapsing on my bed.

"If you are that tired shouldn't you collapse on your own bed?" I asked.

"But Tsubasa is there and my room is filled with stuffs for the wedding."

"As if mine is not filled. I am also getting married you know." I said getting pissed.

"Anyway have you met with Natsume today?"

"We were together the whole day."

"Eh? Lucky. I wish I was just dating with Tsubasa for the whole day." Misaki said sitting up.

"We weren't dating. I was with Natsume and Aunt Kaoru kept on going on and on about Natsume being a stubborn child and how long it took her to make him agree to an engagement."

"Why were you with Aunt Kaoru anyway?"

"Well, the Hyuuga's are good in dealing with legal matters, we also handled yours by the way."

"Oh that's a relief thanks."

"How are the other preparations?"

"We're done thanks to Aunt Kaoru handling the after-wedding stuffs."

"Oh. All that's left is to wait then, right?"

"Yup. Anyway, I'm going now so you can rest. Tomorrow will be less busy but still busy."

"Yes but, it will be worth it." I said as Misaki stood and walked to the door.

"You're right. Aaah! Look at the time. It's past 10. Good night, Mikan."

"Good night Misaki-nee." I said as Misaki went out the door and left.

I went to my bed and laid down. I was ready for bed after all, Misaki entered just as I was about to lie down.

I thought of what happened today, I saw a lot of blushing Natsume and I witnessed a lot of his emotions that showed he really cared for his family.

Natsume was my thoughts as I closed my eyes to sleep.

I am about to have the best day of my life.


DAYS OF A DYING GIRL 17 : SIGNED

"Mikan, give a twirl first." I heard my mom say.

Right now, we are fitting my wedding gown and I can say that it was very beautiful. This day is the day before the day before of the wedding. (A/N: Sorry guys, just confusing you and myself)

My gown is a strapless heart tube that fits my curves up to the waist; the back is open until waistline. Tied on the waist is a long red ribbon that is located at the back, the tail of the ribbon flows with the gown down that it touches the ground too. The skirt is a balloon-type and it was embroidered with white flowers and curves. The fabric was of silk and cotton that it does not feel uncomfortable in. My feet were sheltered in a white stiletto that was covered in silver straps. All in all I can say what I was wearing was comfortable in.

"Mikan, you look amazing." Anna commented.

"I bet Natsume is gonna fall for you a second time because of this." Sumire said.

"The dress is so simple yet it looks so perfect on you." Nonoko said.

"The design was made by me. Of course it would fit nee-chan perfectly. I had her image in my head all along as I made it." Aoi said.

"You made the design?" Asked Anna.

"Yes. The day I met her in the meeting for the engagement I drew the image I had of her."

"It's so like Mikan. Simple yet elegant at the same time fashionable and not too girly." Hotaru complimented.

"Of course. I also chose that kind of fabric because I knew Mikan-nee would feel comfortable with those kinds."

"Well done Aoi." Aunt Kaoru said as she entered the room.

"You're here, mom?"

"Yup, the boys are done. I told them to go where they want since everything is done already and the only thing left is for the girls' fitting. I'm actually here for mine too. Mikan, you look down-dead gorgeous. My Natsume would have a nosebleed on the wedding day."

"Thank you Aunt Kaoru. I-"

"Call me "Mom" now."

"Okay, …mom. By the way, Aoi, I have been meaning to ask. Why is the ribbon red?"

"Oh that! Well, for me, I was thinking that the ribbon is there as a symbol of you being tied to someone. I chose red because red is my brother's color. So it basically means of you being my brother's"

"What a meaningful yet simple explanation. Did you put something in Natsume's too?" Hotaru asked.

"I was not the one who designed nii-cahn's clothes. It was mom ask her about it."

"That is a secret that all of you should find out." She said. "Anyway, where is Misaki?"

"Here. I just finished." Misaki said as she went out of the changing room."

"You look pretty too Misaki. Who designed that?" Nonoko asked.

"I did." Sumire said.

"Eh? You're a natural though." Anna said.

Misaki's dress was an off-shoulder top with long sleeves that stop at the wrist. The top part was designed with silver glitters that it shined and it was designed to touched her curves to waistline then the rest flowed down elegantly. For a change, her shoes were blue stilettos. It was simple which mirrored Misaki so much.

"The dress is so you." I commented.

"I know right. I love this dress. The cotton fabric is so comfortable in. It makes me feel like I don't want to change even at the reception party."

"I can't wait to see everything including the make-up." Aoi squealed in glee.

"Don't worry; it's already on the day after tomorrow, right? You'll see." Hotaru said with a faint smile.

"Now that you are done. Why don't we go grab some snacks? After you change back let's go." Aunt Kaoru proposed.

"How about your fitting?" Sumire asked.

"Have you forgotten who she is? Mom is a genius when it comes to clothes."

They continued talking but I went to change already. When I went out, Misaki was already done. We left the shop and went to Anna's café for snacks.

Without me noticing, I was trembling with excitement. I couldn't wait for the wedding. I hoped it was already on the next day. But I guess I have to wait.


DAYS OF A DYING GIRL 18 : CALM

Today, we will be having the whole day off as brides. But to me and Misaki, it rather seemed like we were two little kids grounded before a huge event.

I was bored to death.

Just so you know, I spent the whole day at the mansion and none of my friends could stay with me. Subaru-nii also told me then I should rest if I did not want to collapse on the next day.

But I guess this wait would be worth it.

Tomorrow's the day. Will I be able to pull this through? Oh please make my time longer here in this world.


DAYS OF A DYING GIRL 19 : BOND

"Mikan, wake up. Today's your big day." Nobara woke me up. I stirred and sat up while rubbing my eyes. "Good Morning, Mikan."

"Good morning, Nobara-nee."

"Come on, it's time for you to eat breakfast – or rather – lunch… urgh! Let's make that brunch."

"Brunch?"

"Yeah, it's eleven in the morning."

"Eleven?"

"Yeah, well we all agreed to let you sleep in."

"How about Misaki-nee?"

"Your mom is waking her up. Now come on. Take a shower and change."

"Okay." I stood and went to bathroom. I heard Nobara exit my room. I faced the mirror and smiled thinking of the future ahead after this event.

I proceeded in doing my girl routine. About twenty minutes had passed when I finished, I went out of the bathroom and found Nobara sitting on my bed. She had changed out of her night robe then. My food was there too.

"Eat first." I did as told and she went out again. When she came back she brought me clothes that were to be worn under the gown and a robe.

"Here's your clothes. Let's go down together. I'll stay outside." She said then walked out of my room.

I changed quickly and went out. Nobara and I went down and I was surprised by the scene I saw.

Anna, Nonoko, Sumire, Aunt Kaoru, Aoi, Mom and Hotaru were waiting for me, ready to do their things. Misaki was behind them with something on her hair and face. She looked like a covered monster with the cucumber and mask on her face.

"Finally, she's here!" Sumire exclaimed.

"Come here!" Anna said whilst dragging me to a chair. "You're lucky you don't need a lot of work to make you look your best."

"Hey! What do you mean by that? I have a lot?" Misaki complained.

"No, Mikan is just prettier than you, that's all." Nonoko said.

"And-!"

"No more complaining! You'll damage the mask!" Sumire scolded.

Misaki settled down and Anna proceeded in washing my hair. After a good ten minutes of washing, Nonoko came and applied a mask on my face.

"You'll be done in five minutes. Wait for now since we will do Misaki."

I waited for five minutes hearing Misaki complain in pain, appliances in work and question after questions being asked. Finally, Nonoko removed the mask and Anna let my hair free. Hotaru approached me and combed my hair. After she was done my hair was in a pretty braid. After Hotaru, Sumire was on me and she was putting my make-up on. When she finished, Aunt Kaoru or rather Mom looked at me.

"You look so perfect!" She squealed. She herself was pretty too, I could see that she was done. "Aoi! The dress! Hotaru! The veil!" Mom ordered.

"Here!" Aoi and Hotaru said as they walked to me with the clothes in hand. Aoi gave me the gown and my mom who was squealing with my new mom(Kaoru) dragged me into a room where I can change. She helped me change. When she finished she was teary-eyed.

"Mom?"

"Sorry. I was just thinking that my girl would be leaving me."

"Mom, you won't lose your girl. Think of it as gaining a new son with a sister and brother."

"You're right."

"What's taking you two so long?" Mom(Kaoru) asked.

"Aaaahhhh! Aunt Yuka, Don't cry! The make-up will wear off!" Sumire screamed.

"Yeah yeah, I know. No need to freak out. I won't let your hardwork go to the drain."

"Mikan?" Misaki said as she peeked. She was all done lacking the veil like I did.

"You look stunning, Misaki-nee." I complimented her.

"Not as much as you do." We giggled after she said that.

"Let's go down we have to put on your veils. They wedding starts in an hour and we still have to drive there." Mom said.

We all went down and Hotaru proceeded in putting up my veil along with Mom(Kaoru) and Anna. My mom, Nonoko and Sumire did Misaki's. Aoi was taking pictures all along.

"Where are the boys by the way?" I asked.

"They're in Hyuuga's place." Hotaru answered.

"Oh."

"What? Can't wait to see him?" she teased.

"Don't worry you'll see him soon." Anna said.

"Besides, I bet right now he's looking forward to seeing you too." Mom(Kaoru) said.

They finished putting mine after five minutes. I looked at my whole look at the mirror.

My veil was not covering my face yet, but I could see that my hair was in a neat greek-crown braid updo. My veil was fastened using white orchid clips my make-up complimented my natural beauty giving me a very mythical image. Mom(Kaoru) Looked at me from head to toe.

"Something's missing. Aoi, give me that box." I looked in confusion as I wondered what that was. Aoi came with a red box and she placed it on the table. "Mikan, I want you to wear this." She said as she put on me a necklace with a tear-shaped red-amber pendant on a silver chain. There was also a matching earring.

"What is this?" I asked.

"It's the traditional family heirloom that is used by every woman that marries into the Hyuuga's. The red amber is the sign of the Hyuuga's after all. For me, I consider this as a symbol of you joining the Hyuuga family."

Tears started to build up in my eyes as I realized what she meant. "I-…"

"Aah! Mikan! You can't! the make-up will wear off!" Aoi axclaimed.

"What? Ah! Sorry."

"I guess we aren't the only ones being emotional here. Look over there with them Yuka." Mom said.

We looked at them and saw Misaki almost tearing up. On Misaki's neck was the family heirloom I've seen mom made Nobara wear too. The pendant was a tangerine sakura petal, which was the symbol of the Yukihara's. We giggled at the sight, they seemed to notice us and before we noticed it we were all laughing.

"Tomorrow, Mikan-nee will be a Hyuuga." Aoi said.

"Misaki-nee will be a Yukihara then, too." I said.

"We have an hour to go. We should get going." Hotaru said.

We all agreed to her suggestion and we went into the parking lot. Outside there were two cars for the brides and one more limo. My mom decided to ride with Misaki while Sumire volunteered to accompany them. With me were mom and Hotaru. The rest of the girls rode the limo. We drove for forty minutes until we arrived at the church.

If you ask why the church and not any other venue, well, although we have the power to do that, we wanted to spend at least this one event in private.

I saw Ruka and Youichi along with the other friends of Natsume who happen to be the escorts of my friends. My father and Natsume's were there too. When they saw our car approaching, my father ordered something to Youichi who went running inside. Youichi came back with Rei just as we arrived.

Mom opened the door and Dad(Ioran) peeked in.

"You look like a goddess, my dear." He said to Mom.

"Thank you. Is everyone there?" She responded.

"Now that all of you have arrived, we can start. Hey Mikan, you look wonderful my dear. Seeing that you are wearing the family heirloom makes it shine more, doesn't she dear?"

"Yes she does. Our boy has chosen well. We'll be leaving you then." Mom said as she exited the car.

My mom did too and so did the other girls on the other cars.

"Mikan, I wish you the best." Hotaru said as she exited the car.

As expected of my best friend, she still stoic even when I am about to be bound to another. I watched everyone outside as they lined up. I did not see Natsume, after all he and my brother would be in front as the grooms. The song played and I saw my mom and dad approach my car. I also saw Misaki's parents. When almost all the guests had entered, my dad opened the car and took a long good look at me.

"My baby looks like a goddess. You're all grown up. I'm losing you." He said as he started to tear up.

"Moron. We are not losing a daughter, we are gaining a son." My mom hit my dad in the head.

I giggled at their actions, I saw Misaki had also talked with her parents.

"Well, we have to go in now. You and Misaki enter after us. Bye for now, my little girl." My dad said as he covered my face with my veil.

I watched them go to Misaki's parent and walked up to enter the church. Misaki came to me.

"Let's go, Mikan."

I nodded and we rose up the stairs up the stairs to the doors, we saw our parents stop in the middle of the aisle. The church we were in was wide enough so it did not seem crowded. The song for our bridal march started, I glanced at Misaki and she did too. She smiled at me and we started walking together.

The walk was slow of course and my heart pounded in excitement and anxiety. We reached the middle where our parents were my I held my father's held out arm and my mom took my hand. We walked first before Misaki and her parents. Along the walk my mom and dad were quiet until we reached the altar.

Natsume walked up to my dad, my dad looked at me while he handed my hand over.

"Take care of my girl will you?" He told Natsume.

"I will swear it on this day in front of this altar and in front of all these people." Natsume replied.

My dad smiled at him and he left, my mom smiled at the both of us and left too. Natsume led me to the altar and we were followed by Misaki and my brother. Seeing that we were ready, the priest started the ceremony.

I did not heed the other parts of the ceremony, for some reason I was partly excited in giving the vows. After a few minutes and a lot of talking it was time to give the vows. As the older couple, my brother and Misaki went first. They had put on their rings and the priest signalled Natsume and I to start.

"I, Natsume Hyuuga, take you Mikan Yukihara to be my best friend, my faithful partner, and my one true love. I promise to encourage you and inspire you and to love you truly through good times and bad. I will forever be there to laugh with you, to lift you up when you are down and to love you unconditionally through all of our adventures in life together. And I promise to be with you even in your last days here." Natsume finished as he put the ring on my finger. When Natsume finished I began.

"I, Mikan Yukihara, choose you Natsume Hyuuga to be my forever beloved. I will be no one else's but yours. Loving what I know of you and trusting who you will become. I expect of you to carry out all of your promises to me. I will be your support even when others doubt you. I will be your pillar for eternity. I will take up the role of your best friend and your true love. I will be yours and you will be mine." I said as I looked at Natsume wide-eyed by my words. I put the ring on his finger, we faced the altar back again and the priest nodded.

"As the rings have been exchanged, by the power vested in me, I now pronounce these two couples husband and wife. Grooms you may now lift their veils and you may kiss your brides."

Natsume lifted my veil and whispered. "You look like a goddess, Mikan." I smiled at him as he pulled me to kiss him.

I heard cheers from the audience as Natsume pulled away. I glanced over at my brother and now, sister. Tsubasa had an arm over Misaki's waist. They looked at us too and we all started laughing. The rest of the afternoon was spent tending to guests. After the party, I was dead tired.

"Not so fast lady. You are sleeping at our mansion." Natsume said to me.

"What?"

"It's tradition for us Hyuuga's that the first night should be spent in the Hyuuga mansion."

"But-!"

"We have informed your family already. Now let's go." Natsume said as he carried me bridal style to the car.

"Way to go, newlyweds. Can't wait to sleep together?" Koko wolf whistled.

"Shut up, Yome." Natsume shouted back as he entered the car too.

I giggled.

"Shut up woman." He said as he started the engine and drove out.

"Angry already? I might go home in the middle of the night."

"I'll tie you up then."

I could not retort so I kept quiet the whole ride. When we arrived, Natsume went to my side and opened the door he handed the keys to a butler and he proceeded in carrying me bridal style. He carried me towards a room which I guessed was his. His room was not like any other boy's room, it was neat.

"Never thought my husband was such a neat freak."

"Tonight's going to be a long night for you woman."

"You should be wary of my condition."

"I am greatly aware." He placed me down on his bed.

He sat down beside me and pulled me for a kiss, I could feel the eagerness in his kiss.

(A/N: I leave the rest to your imaginations. This is a rated T story to remind you.)

I had the best day of my life. Tonight I spend it with you. Could nothing go wrong?


DAYS OF A DYING GIRL 20 : MARRIED

"Tomorrow school is back." I whined to Aoi.

"Mikan-nee, you have to finish your college."

"But still~"

"What's my wife whining so early in the morning?" Natsume said as he hugged me from the back.

"She does not want to go to school." Mom answered.

"Don't you want to stay with me?" Natsume asked.

"I don't know how to react as a married student." I replied.

"It's common for children from our families to be married this early." Mom said. "Anyway, we, your parents have a present for you. We'll be meeting with Yuka and Izumi this afternoon."

"Can I go with you?" Aoi asked.

"Well yeah, we are going to have a party as friends there too."

"We are going to have a party there?" I asked.

"Why? What is your present for us anyway?" Natsume asked.

"That's a secret."

"I'm thinking their present is our own house." Natsume whispered to my ear.

"Hey what are you two whispering bout there? No secrets in this house." Mom said with a raised eyebrow.

"You words have backfired you mom." Natsume retorted and I giggled.

"Damn, you two are smart."

"We are children of rich business owners, of course we are smart." Natsume retorted back.

Mom sank in the dumps as we laughed.

"Lunch is ready. I let them set it outside. We'll have a feast out – Did I miss anything?" Dad asked seeing us laughing.

His expression caused Natsume and I to crack up again.

"Look at these two, their minds run in the same path." Dad said. "Stop this racket now, let's go."

"Sure. I'll inform Yuka that we will be going to their house now." Mom said.

We went to our cars. Mom and Dad to theirs with Aoi, Natsume and I used his car. We drove for twenty minutes and when we arrived at our Mansion, everyone was buzzing about.

"What's going on?" I asked my mom who was ordering some staff.

"Nothing much, just moving these stuffs."

"But they're mine." I complained.

"Yes."

"What's going on really?" I asked as Natsume went to us.

"Hello you two. Just get inside. Kaoru and I will handle this."

"But-!" I tried to protest but both moms had already pushed Natsume and I inside.

When we were inside, Natsume asked.

"What's wrong with everybody?"

"I don't know."

Natsume and I waited for everything to calm down until our moms and dads went in.

"Are you two ready?"

"Why?" Natsume asked.

"We are going somewhere."

"Where?"

"It's a secret for us to hide and for you to find."

"Hn?"

"Oh, stop being like that, Natsume! Just follow." His mom whined.

"Fine." Natsume stood while pulling me with him.

We rode his car and followed suit as the cars of our parents drove ahead.

"I wonder where we are going." I asked aloud.

"I have no idea too."

After that exchange, I stayed quiet the whole drive which was more or less an hour. It was midday when we arrived. We arrived at what seemed like a… a mansion?

"Is that-?"

I saw Hotaru and our friends with my siblings. Our parents drove their cars to the lot and parked there. We followed them and went out ourselves when the people waiting in front of the house saw us, they screamed.

"SURPRISE!"

Natsume and I looked at each other.

"What is the meaning of this?" I asked when we approached the front door.

"This is our gift for you." I heard my mom say.

"Do you like it?" Mom asked.

"Like it? We did not expect this at all." I answered.

"Will Mikan and I be alone in this place?"

"Well, there are maids and the lot, besides you two will be in school."

"This is your house now. Happy marriage Natsume, Mikan."

"You bought us a house. How about Onii-chan and Misaki-nee?"

"Well, we actually live next door." Tsubasa laughed.

"Eh?"

"Why are we talking here outside? Let's get in. it's hot out here." Hotaru complained.

We laughed at her proposal then went in.

"This is so much. Thank you, Mom and Dad. I said.

"Yeah thank you mom and dad." Natsume added.

"Now, let's party!" Aoi screamed.

We laughed and music started playing. Wow! They came ready. That afternoon was spent partying at our mansion. I have such wonderful parents.

I don't have anything else to ask. My family is wonderful as itself. My friends are caring enough and I have my loving husband. Everything is perfect, or so I think it is.


Hey guys, I feel like this story has been rushed. Please review your thoughts; I would really love to hear them please. I have two more chapters to go. I thank you for reading and rating and for following.

Ja ne~

Signing out~ FrozenCrimsonCroissant