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Sorry for being noisy. Anyway, here's the chapter.

DAYS OF A DYING GIRL 21 : DAY-OFF

I woke up at the sound of birds chirping outside. I opened an eye to peek, as I fully awoke I felt something heavy over my waist.

I wanted to scream as the "someone" stirred beside me. I turned around to see the peaceful sleeping face of Natsume. I gave a sigh of relief when I saw his face.

I forgot that I was a Mrs. Hyuuga already. I smiled as I remembered the fact that I had been a married girl – scratch that - lady already.

Natsume opened an eye and smiled as he saw me staring at him.

"Awake already, my queen?" He asked.

"Why, I was about to scream 'rape', my king."

"And why may I ask?"

"Because your hand was draped over my waist and I still have not registered in my mind that I am a married woman already."

"You should get used to it." He said kissing my forehead.

"Well, I would need time, my king." I said.

"We should have breakfast now. Its past ten." He said as he glanced at the clock on our bedside table.

"Yeah we should. I'll take a shower first." I said standing up.

"Meet me downstairs."

"Okay." I entered the bathroom and did all the girly stuffs I needed to do.

After what seemed like ten minutes, I finished. I went down to the kitchen to discover it abuzz and loud. I opened the door to the dining are to find the whole gang in pairs complete there.

"What are you all doing here?" I asked.

"They slept over. Turned out I did not have to order breakfast because they had ordered the cook themselves." I walked over to where Natsume was and sat at the chair across him which was mine.

"Slept over?"

"You slept early last night so you did not know. Actually your parents are in Tsubasa and Misaki's place." Hotaru explained.

"So, what are we going to do today?" I asked.

"Nothing, idiot. Classes start tomorrow. And you need to rest, my brother says you have to since you have been doing tiring activities for three-well actually a week to be precise." Hotaru said.

"So what now?"

"You spend your day with Natsume cause Ruka and I have a date today." Hotaru said.

"Us too." The other three pairs answered in chorus.

"Spend today with your husband Mrs. Mikan." Sumire teased.

"You both haven't had time for yourselves because of the preparations and the after parties." Anna added.

"We are leaving after finishing our food." Nonoko finished.

Without me knowing, I gave a displeased look. Natsume noticed noticed this of course.

"Are you okay?"

"Ah-Yes, I am." I said as I snapped from my thoughts.

"Don't you like to bond with me?" he gave an adorable look which I can compare to a puppy's.

"Of course I like to. It's just-" I couldn't tell him that I feel awkward being a married woman and my friends are trying to act differently because of my change in status from single to married.

By now, the gang was looking at Natsume and I.

"Oi, baka. You are finally with your husband and besides we will all be together tomorrow. Well, except for Ruka of course but we will have fun okay?" Hotaru said.

"Guys, Yuu and I will go first, we had an appointment with someone and it's almost time so we have to go."

"Okay." I said.

The whole gang left and Natsume and I were left alone.

"Now what do we do? I don't want to get out." I said.

"How about a movie marathon?" Natsume asked with a smile.

"Sure." I said with little enthusiasm.

We walked through hallways until we arrived to the movie room. I sat immediately on the sofa.

"Don't you want to choose the movie?" Natsume asked.

"You do it. I'm fine as long as you don't choose a horror one. It's bad for my condition."

"Okay."

Natsume went through DVDs until he stopped with one in hand. I was curious as to what it was but I was too lazy to bother. Natsume played the DVD and sat comfortably beside me. During the first parts, I was so caught up in it until we reached the middle and I started to lose interest. I leaned back to the chair with my head on Natsume's outstretched arm. Little did I know that I had fallen asleep.

As I woke, I saw the screen flashing with the credits section, the movie had ended. I looked up to Natsume and saw him staring at me.

"What?" I asked, wide-eyed.

"You really are cute when you sleep."

"Were you staring at me the whole time?"

"Actually, just a few minutes ago, when the movie was about to end and I was gonna ask you what you think of it."

"Oh."

"Should I ask snacks to be brought here? It's past three."

"Past three? What time did we start watching?"

"I think it was 12:30?"

"What time did we wake up?"

"Twelve, I think? It was lunch when we woke up."

"Really?"

"I asked the maids to bring up sweets for you. Let's watch another movie before dinner?"

"We don't have anything else to do anyway."

"You don't have any homework do you?"

"Nope. I had done it before the start of the wedding preparations."

"Then nothing."

This time I stood and chose the movie.

"Now, I choose. Your movie was boring."

"You insult me." Natsume sarcastically replied.

"I'm your wife, its fine."

I found a movie to my liking and played it. At the same time, the maids had come up and placed the snacks. The head butler came to tell us news.

"Master, your parents said they are going to spend dinner here."

"Okay, prepare what is needed."

"As you wish."

The butler exited and we watched the second movie already, this time it was Natsume who slept. He looked so peaceful. I noticed my phone vibrate and answered it.

"Hello?"

"Mikan?"

"Yes, Mom(Kaoru)."

"We are spending dinner over there. Is it fine?"

"Of course. Natsume had the food prepared already."

"Oh, okay. What are you two doing now?"

"Watching a movie but Natsume fell asleep."

"Oh. Have you? Oh nevermind."

"What is it?"

"I'll ask when the two of you are there."

"Okay."

"Bye. See you later."

"Bye, mom."

Time skip

The movie was about to end when Natsume stirred awake.

"What a nice movie."

"What a nice comment when you actually slept."

"You noticed? Anyway-…" he stopped when I flinched as I felt a pang in my chest.

"What's wrong? Are you having an attack again?"

"No, it's gone." I said truthfully.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, I am."

"Okay. Just tell me if you are in pain."

"Yeah."

"Let's go prepare it's almost time for dinner."

We prepared dinner, well, actually, the maids prepared dinner and Natsume and I readied ourselves. We stayed at the living room after that and waited for our parents to arrive.

When our parents arrived. Youichi and Aoi were with them and also Rei and Nobara. We exchanged greetings and went to the dining room when the door bell rang. Natsume volunteered to open it and we continued on to the ding room. As we seated ourselves, Natsume entered with Ruka, Hotaru, Tsubasa and Misaki behind him.

"Hotaru! Ruka!" I exclaimed.

"Aunt Yuka invited us. Do you have crabs?" Hotaru asked.

"What are you a married woman?" Natsume retorted as he sat at the seat beside me.

"Shut the crap, Hyuuga." Hotaru retorted back.

"I-…" I put my hand on Natsume's shoulder before he could continue. He understood immediately what I meant. I'm so lucky to have him as a husband.

"I'll have it prepared, Hotaru." I signalled to the maid who seemed to have heard the conversation and hurried along to the kitchen.

The other foods were served and we ate, except for Hotaru who insisted on waiting for her crabs.

When Hotaru filled herself as she received her crabs, my mom cleared her throat.

"I have something to say."

"What is it mom?"

"You know, Uncle Narumi, right?"

"Yeah, why?"

"Well, he is opening an amusement park on Thursday night and I think we might be too busy at that time. So I thought that maybe if you don't mind, you guys can attend the opening. Youichi, Aoi, Ruka, Hotaru Natsume and Mikan. Can you?"

"Why us?" Youichi asked.

"Who else can I ask?"

"How about excluding Aoi and I?"

"No."

"Why not?"

"I already said that you six will go. Plus, don't be a kill sport. You know how much your Uncle Naru like to make little children smile."

"Ugh. Fine." Youichi grunted.

"No more complaints?"

"None!" I shouted happily before anyone could say anything.

"I did not say I agree to this." Hotaru said.

"Come one, Imai. Just to make Mikan happy." Natsume said.

"That idiot is happy enough with you already."

"No, actually not, Hotaru. Natsume and I were bored to death here today." I said.

"Anyway, why not ask Aniki, mom? He has children." Youichi asked.

"Well, it so happens that their flight back to America is on Wednesday."

"Okay."

I continued on my food and the other continue their other talks. As I looked down, my vision got a little hazy and my hands fell numb. I dropped my spoon which gained the attention of everyone.

"Are you alright, Mikan?"

"I think I'll go up to the room."

"I'll accompany you."

"No. Stay here Natsume. I'll be fine. I'll rest now. Good night everyone."

I walked up to my room without another word.

That night I slept in a dizzy state.


I wish this is not yet the time.

DAYS OF A DYING GIRL 22 : SCHOOL

I woke up to the sound of my alarm clock, I slid my hands beside me to feel warmth but there was no one beside me. I jolted up as Natsume opened the bathroom door.

"Awake already? Are you okay now?"

I nodded. I was speechless but it was because of relief.

"Your turn for the bath. We have school today."

"I know. You don't have to remind me." I stood up and went inside the bathroom. Why had I felt like Natsume left me?

I turned the shower on and finished what I needed to. When I finished, I fished out for what to wear. I went to down to eat dinner when I felt complete in my routine.

"What's for breakfast? Are there sweets?" I asked.

"Sweets?" Natsume asked.

"Yeah, I want them."

"No."

"Why not?"

"Because I say so."

"Aw, come on. Please?" I asked making puppy eyes.

"Still no. Hurry up, I don't want to be late."

"Why are you so grumpy today?"

"I just want to avoid fangirls."

"But-!"

"No more buts. Hurry up." He said and I quietly ate my breakfast.

When we finished, we drove to school through Natsume's car and through the whole ride, silence enveloped us until Natsume talked when we neared the school.

"We have two periods that we are together. During breaks, we should always be together, kay?"

"Okay." I obediently replied, I had a feeling that today wouldn't be so peaceful.

We entered the parking lot and Natsume offered to bring my bag.

When we stepped inside the school building, everyone stared at us. I guess coming to school is always a burden for me. For years I had endured coming here even if I knew that I won't be able to finish it anyway.

"Hey? Why did they come together?" I heard a girl whisper to her friend.

"Didn't you know? She is the Mikan Yukihara. And she wed with Natsume Hyuuga three days ago, for a merge."

"She can't be the Yukihara Mikan. She is too plain. I have to admit she has a fashion sense but her hair is too - well, you know." I know about my hair, but I like to keep it up.

"No that is her, we just did not notice her much, but she is a very smart girl. Look she wears glasses. I wonder if they are real ones?" Seriously?

"But you know, actually she seems to smile more. She used to have a – never mind." What does she mean by that?

"But I have to admit that she really is plain, it's like she is at home tying her hair up with just a stick, without ornaments." I don't like ornaments. Can't these girls get a clue? I prefer the natural look than to cover my face with thick make-up and look like a clown.

I heard them banter about me until I felt Natsume's arm around my waist.

"Why is your hair still up?"

"I want it this way."

"I don't like it." He said while pulling the stick off my hair. My waist-long hair fell.

"Why did she put down her hair? Did she hear us?" I heard them say.

Before I could retort, Natsume beat me to it.

"I don't know if she did but I did." He looked to me and added. "Take off those glasses, you don't need them anyway."

"But-!"

"No buts, Mikan."

"Okay." I took off my glasses to reveal my hazel eyes. The girls in front of me were speechless.

"There, now see her face? That is my wife, Mikan Hyuuga. Don't even make a mistake about that." Natsume pulled me by the waist to our classroom, we had the first subject together.

The next period, Hotaru was with me and she was shocked to see me with my hair down in a public place. But she was kind of pissed with the flirty looks the boys were giving and the envious glares given by girls. She couldn't take it anymore and since nobody was paying to the attention to the teacher she snapped.

"Will you people listen to the lesson and stop staring at Mikan. For the girls' information, Mikan has looked like that since and there was no surgery involved. For the boys to know, Mikan is no longer available for she is taken. She is Hyuuga's property, okay?"

"What do you mean by Hyuuga?" A girl asked.

"She is no longer Mikan Yukihara but she is Mikan Yukihara Hyuuga." Hotaru said then sat on her chair.

"I don't believe that. Sir, can you prove that?" the girl asked the dumbfounded teacher.

"Yes, Mikan is Mr. Hyuuga's wife already. They were wed three days ago. I was even ne to witness it. Now, if you please, sit down Ms. Amano." The teacher proved Hotaru and continued with his lesson.

For the rest of the morning classes, Anna and Nonoko had to protect me for second period.

Sumire did for the third, by lunch they were all pissed and Koko had to calm Sumire while Hotaru called Ruka.

At lunch we were still stared at and I can't help feeling awkward. I finished my lunch and went to class with Koko this time. For the next period I had Hotaru, but those what happened in morning still occurred. For the last period, I was with Natsume and it was economics.

He too, couldn't stand the whispers from both the girls and boys.

He stood from his seat.

"Will all of you shut up? Whoever thinks about flirting with Mikan shall die and you fangirls of mine, give up."

"Why Natsume-sama?"

"Because she is my wife."

"What?"

"We don't believe you."

"Then I'll prove it to you." Natsume pulled me up and crashed his lips to mine. I was shocked at first but kissed back.

"That's not enough."

"Then, will you tell them sir?" Natsume asked the teacher.

"Mikan is Mikan Yukihara Hyuuga. So everyone please pipe down and listen to the lesson already."

The rest of the days went like that and I asked Natsume if we could go home earlier.

When we arrived home, I skipped dinner which Nastume was so opposed to. I slept early that night.


I feel so tired but I will try for my loved ones.

DAYS OF A DYING GIRL 23 : FIGHT

"Shut up, Koko! I don't want to talk to you." Sumire screamed from the other side of the table.

"Come on, Permy. She was just a friend."

"I don't believe you!"

"Permy~"

"No! Don't call me that. It's Shouda-san for you."

"I – But permy, I told you she was just a friend."

"Don't come near me."

I stood from my chair and so did Hotaru we were together in the next period after all.

"Anna, Nonoko. I leave them to you. They're giving Mikan a heart attack." Hotaru said.

We exited the canteen and went waiting for the bell to ring in the classroom. Hotaru seemed a little off, and she kept on glancing at her watch. I'm guessing she has a date with Ruka tonight. The bell rang as student shuffled in followed by the teacher.

The rest of the afternoon I spent in silence. As class ended, we were enveloped by Sumire and Koko's love quarrel.

Natsume could not take it so he pulled me into the car and drove off. Whatever happened to their fight, I guess I had to find out tomorrow.

For dinner tonight, Misaki ate with us since Tsubasa had a meeting and won't be eating dinner at home.

We ate and Misaki bid goodbye and reminded me that Aniki and Nobara were leaving tomorrow.

I slept hugging Natsume tightly.


I have to be strong because Aniki won't be here to help Natsume support me anymore.

DAYS OF A DYING GIRL 24 : LEAVING

"Nobara-nee, I'm gonna miss you."

"Me too, Mikan."

"Auntie Mikan! Uncle Nachume!" Shiro and Haru cried. "We mish you."

"Yah me too." Natsume knelt to hug them.

"Natsume." Rei called out. "Take care of my sister."

"Yeah I will." Natsume stood and hugged me by the waist.

Rei carried both Shiro and Haru effortlessly. And Nobara picked her hand-carry bag.

"Flight for America, now boarding." The PA announced.

"We have to go. Bye."

"Tell mom and dad, goodbye. It's a shame for they had a sudden emergency meeting."

"Yeah."

"Anyway, Bye now."

They waved goodbye and went to their door.

Natsume and I went home after eating dinner with Misaki and Tsubasa.

"I miss my nephews."I murmured when I changed into my night gown.

"Come here." Natsume said whilst sitting on the bed.

I lay down and snuggled close to him. I slept peacefully and warm in the embrace of my husband that night.


I miss my brother but I have my husband beside me.

DAYS OF A DYING GIRL 25 : PARK

"Hotaru, Its time to go." I called out.

Today is the day when we go to the amusement park after all.

Ruka and Natsume were waiting for us outside beside their cars. I skipped to where Natsume was.

"Where are Youichi and Aoi?" I asked.

"Youichi is driving there."

"With dad's car?"

"Maybe. Let's go. It's already past six and the opening starts at seven."

"Why the hurry?"

"Well, we are the representative of the Hyuuga and Yukihara families. We should hurry. It would be bad for the family's reputation if their representatives are late."

"Okay."

We drove to the park with Ruka's car in suit. We stopped by shop to change into a more formal clothing. When we arrived, we were welcomed by Uncle Narumi and he led us to a table enough for six and we saw Youichi and Aoi already there.

"Hey, Nii-san! Mikan-neechan!" Aoi screamed in delight. I waved and Natsume nodded.

"Don't shout. You're being too noisy." Youichi scolded.

"Can't I be happy to see nii-chan and neechan?"

"Whatever." Youichi sighed. "Hey Nee-chan."

"Hello to the two of you. You look stunning, Aoi. Presentable are we You-chan?"

Shut up, nee-chan."

"Thanks, neechan." Aoi smiled. "You two are also stunning."

Hotaru and Ruka appeared behind us.

"You look good, Hotaru-nee."

"So do you, Aoi."

"Okay, everyone. We are about to start the opening program and I would like you all to have a seat." Narumi spoke through the microphone.

We all took our seats.

'First of all, I want to thank all of you for coming to this event. Unfortunately, my two biggest investors couldn't come but I am happy to welcome their children who came to represent them. Please help me welcome, the children of Yukihara Yuka and Kaoru Hyuuga. Mr. and Mrs. Hyuuga, Aoi Hyuuga and Youichi Yukihara." Everyone broke into applause.

"Will the newlyweds come on stage please?"

We stood up and walked to the stage.

"You did not have to do that actually, Uncle Narumi. These people were present at our wedding." I joked when I got hold of the mic. Every one broke into laughter.

"I guess they should have already know who these Mr. and Mrs. Hyuuga were since you had said that my mom was absent." Natsume added and everyone laughed again.

"Look at these two, their minds work in the same way." Narumi teased and everyone lughed.

"I know right?" I said.

"My dad said the same thing." Natsume affirmed.

"Well, anyway, how about we let our couple here experience the park first. Turn the lights on." On cue, the park was lit with colourful lights. "We have reserved a place where the two of you could spend the night together, after all this opening is my gift for you. Mr. Nogi and Ms. Imai? We also reserved a place for you two. "Aoi and Youichi? I have somewhere fun for your age."

"You did not have to do that, Uncle."

"I'ts fine. Our guests will approve of it too.

"Of course we do."

"Have fun, young ones."

A worker came and led us to place with dinner served in candlelight. Hotaru and Ruka were led by a different servant to another place and so were Aoi and Youichi.

"Wow. I get to spend the night with you." Natsume said.

"As if we don't every day."

"You jest, my queen." Music played in the background and Natsume took me by the waist.

We swayed to the tune and when we got tired, that was when we decided to eat. We talked about different things during the meal and after that, Natsume proposed to ride the ferris wheel.

The servant led us to the said ride and we rode it. The sight below us was so beautiful. When we reached the top, Natsume pulled me close and kissed me. He pulled away when we were almost at the bottom.

"I love you so much, my queen."

"So do I."

When we reached the bottom, Hotaru and rest were waiting for us.

"How was the surprise?" Aoi asked.

"Surprise?"

"I guess they were busy staring at each other that they did not notice the fireworks when they reached the top." Hotaru teased. And I blushed at her statement.

"There were fireworks?"

"Yes there were, idiot."

"I did not notice."

Suddenly, I felt dizzy and my knees fell numb as a sharp pain shot my chest.

"Mikan?" Natsume said as he caught me when I fell.

"It…hurts." I said as I clutched on my chest.

"What?"

"Natsu…me…" I said as unconsciousness enveloped me.


Just when I was so happy, why did it have to hurt again?

Hey guys! I am so sorry if this seemed kind of rushed. I was typing it in a hurry. I am so sorry for making the park thingy end up sad. I had to type this within two hours which is really hard. Anyway, thanks for waiting ever so patiently and please leave a review.

Ja ne~!

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