Me: Well, this has gotten a bit serious...

Natsume: You don't say

Mikan: Why am I the one to suffer

Me: Because you are

Natsume: which translates to: Natsume will suffer later so don't worry?

Me: Yeah, basically...probably. I really haven't written it yet

Mikan: What if you get sick of this fanific and stop writing it?

Me: Then the world comes to an end

Mikan's POV

I was again, unable to move and I was sitting and leaning on the wall. I couldn't hear nor talk either like last time. I was too scared to breathe as I saw the same man, arguing with Natsume. I then saw cuts appear on Natsume's arm and watched him scream and hold it tight. The man was using wind to cut Natsume. He kept cutting, his chest, then his left leg, his other arm, his face, and it kept on going. All I could do was watch him been tortured but I did hear something while this happened. I could hear Natsume's screams of agony. It kept happening while I was again, crying and shouting his name out. No word's came out, only tears and sounds of agony from Natsume. My heart was dying inside of me, and then Natsume fell to the floor, dead glass eyes looking at me. My heart ached but then my heart almost stopped completely as the man turned to me. He moved his hand in a sweeping motion and pain shot through me. He had targeted my stomach first and was about to cut again when fog came into view.

I saw Natsume above me again, shaking me and calling out my name. This time he was on my bed, next to me. I had been screaming again. I again, leapt onto his chest and cried loudly, flashes of the dream coming into view and pain I felt seething through me. Natsume leaned against the headboard and held me between his legs, my back to his chest as he stroked my hair again. He said the same gentle, calming words he did the night before. My sobs stopped, leaving silent tears running out. He then put his arms around my waist tightly, bringing me closer to his chest. When I stopped crying, we sat there saying nothing until Natsume asked me something unexpected.

"Mikan… What have you been dreaming about?" I turned my body slightly in his embrace and looked at him with a blank face. My eyes filled with tears once again and I turned to face him, only to collapse in his chest again. He stroked my hair again to calm me.

"I'm sorry Mikan, you don't have to answer right now." He held me tighter in his embrace and soon I fell asleep in his arms to the blank, restful sleep that I had experience the night before.

I awoke to find Natsume gone. I looked around the room and panic filled me when I couldn't see him. I jumped out of bed and rushed to the door, only to be stopped by the knob turning. Natsume opened the door and was surprised to find Mikan there, close to crying. He had wet hair and clean clothes on, meaning he had gone to shower and change. Relief filled me and I turned toward the bathroom.

"I'm sorry Natsume but can you leave for a while so I can get ready?" I called back toward the door. I turned back toward the bathroom, about to take another step when two arms snaked around my waist and made me jump.

"N-Natsume!" I said in surprise.

"Mikan…" he whispered gently in my ear. "We need to talk about your dreams" he said calmly. I turned around and thought about what to do, but nodded and he pulled me to the edge of the bed and sat me down next to him.

Natsume's POV

I had to leave to call male Imai about what had happened last night and then showered and changed. I thought of what Mikan had said to me the night of the attack. She had said for me not to die on her after she woke up screaming and broke down crying. I don't understand what's happening but I need her to tell me. I need to help her before it gets worse. I quickly rushed to her room and saw a nearly crying Mikan about to reach for the knob. I saw the panic in her eyes turn to relief and she turned heading for the bathroom. I faintly heard her asking me to leave but I ignored it and ran up to her, holding her back by the waist, pulling her toward me. I need to know what was happening. She called my name in surprise but I ignored it.

"Mikan…" I started. "We need to talk about your dreams" I whispered gently in her ear. I was expecting her to break down or run but she nodded so I took her to the edge of the bed and sat her down next to me.

Mikan's POV

I was scared to talk about it but I knew I had to tell him. He had been the one to calm me down and be there for me so the least I could do was tell him.

He looked at me with concern and curiosity before he talked.

"Tell me what you've been dreaming of Mikan" he said gently, placing his hand on mine. My eyes could feel tears trying to break through but I held them back. I looked in his deep crimson eyes to distract me and finally sighed.

"I dreamt of death". I said blankly, holding in tears.

Natsume's POV

Mikan explained both dreams and what had happened. She said that she hadn't been able to move or hear except for the worst things, the gunshot and the screams. She said that she had to watch me die and when I did, she was targeted. Then she told me that the pain from the dream shot through her, even after she woke up. She was crying but only held tighter to my hand, looking me straight in the eyes. When she had finished, I held her in my arms tightly, calming her like I had the past two nights. She finally stopped crying and went to shower after I left the room. I leaned against the wall outside her room, thinking of everything she had told me. I didn't expect her to dream of that, although I hated it, I was a little pleased to find she had that much worry for me. I guess the care part of the promise is coming along.

Mikan's POV

When Natsume left, I showered and got dressed. I was wearing a pink-grey lace skirt, a white singlet and a grey jacket (which cost a fortune mind you). I matched the outfit with white boots that ended just under my knees and my grey socks went up to my thighs. I chose to keep my hair out since it was especially cold that morning, leaving a few short days to winter. This means the Alice festival and Christmas is coming up. I got a better feeling when I thought about this, making me slightly forget about the dreams. I told Natsume not to tell anyone about them, he objected at first but then promised after I begged him. After staring at the white box on my dressing table for a few minutes, I opened the door to see him leaning against the wall, hands in pockets. He faced me and kept on his usual stoic face, but he was silently asking if I was okay. I nodded and we left for breakfast.

Natsume's POV

I had promised her not to tell anyone about her dreams and I didn't think it was a good idea, but she begged me and I thought it was only fair since she had told me about them. When she came out the door, she was beautiful in what she was wearing, and her skirt was mid-thigh. She really must be getting taller. I had to hold back myself not pin her to the wall and start kissing her so I silently asked her if she was okay. She nodded and we left the dorms for the dining hall, me biting my lip to distract myself. She still wasn't wearing the bracelet either so she doesn't feel the full promise yet. It will take time, I know, but I will make her able to wear it.

Normal POV

They ate breakfast before everyone could come ambush them and went back to the hospital again to check up on stuff. Natsume had to avoid Subaru so he didn't have to speak to him about Mikan. They were dismissed and their next appointment was cancelled since there was nothing wrong with them. Hotaru had been busy with inventions lately so she hadn't had the time or energy to kill Natsume. She was also going to Europe soon for a while to do some business for clients. She usually left randomly to work for her clients and so Mikan was used to it, but she still hated it when she leaves so Mikan was going to spend time with her the day before she leaves which is the first day of winter. She was going to have a sleepover with Anna and Nonoko but Natsume had to say she wasn't allowed to because of health but she understood it was about the dreams. She agreed she would spend the Saturday together since winter started on the Sunday. After speaking to Hotaru, they went to hand in homework and get the new homework for the next day as well as some notes for class. They went back to do their homework and again and ate lunch inside to avoid been ambushed. After school, Ruka, Anna and Nonoko came to visit and check in on them. Hotaru couldn't make it since she was busy which Natsume was grateful for. He surely would have died when she found that he had to stay in Mikan's room at night. Luckily, she only had a tracking device on Mikan and Ruka. Since Mikan had become one of the smartest in the grade (yes, I know) they talked about the homework and new class units. She got better marks in the tests than Ruka, Yuu, Anna, Nonoko and even Hotaru. Natsume always got the same marks as her and always tied on the top students. They were both at least third but Mikan had sometimes aimed for top to visit her grandpa. When she had gotten the best marks in the grade, Natsume always got half a mark lower (on purpose no doubt). This year she was aiming for top again and Natsume would make sure he got half a mark lower than her, god knows how, and let her get first. Everyone then left, bidding their goodbyes and Mikan finished her homework 10 minutes after.

Mikan's POV

I had finished my homework a little after everyone had left. I then walked past Natsume who was on the couch reading manga, again, and opened the balcony doors. I needed fresh air after been in the room for so long. I looked at the trees that were in the distance. Nature always calmed me.

"Hey Polka dots" Natsume called from behind.

"Natsume! It told you not to call me that. If you don't I'll slap you every time you say it. I turned around at him and I saw he didn't think I was serious but I gave him a glare.

"Fine" he said as he stuffed his hands in his pockets. He then looked at me and I saw concern fill his eyes.

"What are you going to do about tonight?" he asked with a low voice. She knew he was talking about the Nightmares.

"What should I do? I can't think of anything that will help" I said truthfully. I don't think anything could help me right now.

"I was thinking about it today" he said. "Tell me, for the past two nights, when was it that you didn't have the nightmares anymore?

I thought about it for a second. "When you calmed me down and…" her eyes went wide for a moment. I realised what he was getting at. "When you were sleeping with me" (no, it's not how you pervs think) I said with realisation in my voice.

"Yes, you went to sleep in my arms and you stopped having any more nightmares" he said matter-of-factly. He had a straight face on, seriousness in his voice. He wasn't joking about this.

"It may just me a coincidence but I want to check Mikan. These aren't just normal nightmares. You dream of me dying, usually painfully, and then it turns to you. You wake up screaming and you still feel the pain from the dream. It isn't normal."

I stood there, thoughts rushing through my mind. It really wasn't anything I had experienced before and it was true that I stopped having the nightmares when Natsume had calmed me down and held me to get back to sleep. Since he was the one in my dreams, it made a little sense. After a few minutes of thinking, I looked up at Natsume and nodded.

"Only once. If I don't have a nightmare related to my previous ones, I'll let you tell someone about it. If I do, we have to keep it a secret and wait till it sorts itself out" I said, matching his seriousness. I then thought about something. "And if you try anything Natsume, I'll let Hotaru on you so she can deal with you" I said threateningly, although I didn't think he would do anything in this situation, as perverted as he might be. He nodded and I stayed on the balcony a little while longer. I started to grow nervous about it but I knew it was necessary. The pain I was going through, not to complain, was awful. It was nothing I have ever felt. I then went and showered while Natsume went to dinner. I told him I wasn't hungry and I really wasn't. There was too much to think about instead of eating. I showered for about 20 minutes and then walked to my closet after combing my hair, like usual. I got out my favourite Pyjamas. I wore shorts with light and dark pink stripes and a long sleeve shirt. I then finished the rest of my night routines and then went on the balcony. The cold breeze helps you think and cool your head. Although I felt a little cold, I needed the cool air. Suddenly, I felt warm all of a sudden.

"You shouldn't be out here alone you know" a voice came from behind me. Now I know who warmed me up.

"It's only for a little while Natsume" I said as I turned to him. "Besides, it's a good place to think"

"You were lucky to be up here. I got a nice long lecture from that idiot inventor" he said with annoyance in his voice.

"Don't call her that! Jeez" I said. "She's not as bad as you think Natsume. She's a lot like you, you know".

"Don't compare me with her Polka dots" he said with a small smirk.

I marched up to him and slapped the back of my hand on his chest.

"I told you not to call me that! Next time it'll be your face" I said angrily. It really did get on my nerves when he calls me that. I then looked at the clock to see it had turned ten. How long had Hotaru been lecturing him? And how long had I been standing out here? I found that my eyes were hurting from lack of sleep.

"We should go to bed Natsume" I said, walking past him to turn the light off. When I touched the light switch, I remembered what Natsume and I had agreed on. I was nervous but it was something we had to confirm. As much as I dislike Natsume, I have to do this as embarrassing as it is. I turned around and got into my bed and Natsume got in next to me. My heart got faster and I felt hot blood rushing to my cheeks. It got worse when he put his arms around my waist and held me close. I tried to relax, knowing that this is what had to be done to fix my painful nightmares. I then felt warm and my eyes fought sleep. Then, they finally gave in and I went into the world of slumber or… did I.

Natsume: Why am I way less pervy than usual?

Me: Because your trying to make it up to Mikan

Natsume: make up what?

Me: Your 'impression'

Natsume: Hey, my impression was awesome. Just look at the manga.

Me: *sigh* Whatever. Maybe later.

Mikan: NOOO! (T_T)