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Chapter 2

Sick Day

I woke up with a massive headache, as the light blared into the room. I felt hot and sticky, but I didn't bother with getting up, yet. I slowly opened my eyes and blinked the blurriness of sleep away. I saw what looked to be my room, but it was all backwards. Was I still dreaming?

Confused I looked around more, I saw pictures of people, and a few posters up on the walls. I don't remember purchasing posters or taking pictures with anyone. I slowly turned my throbbing head to the side to see that the TV was on, it was playing an episode of Adventure Time. Now I was even more confused. I rarely watched TV but when I do, I always pass this show. Deeming it stupid and a waste of time; I mean really?

"Oh! Nii-san she's awake!" I heard a bubbly loud voice echo of the walls. This made me sit up really fast, who was this voice and where the hell am I? Though I wished I didn't get up so fast as my head pounded and my vision blurred. "No, no, no. You are not getting up. You need to rest a bit more okay? We'll take care of you no worries!" The voice said as they gently pushed me back down on the makeshift bed.

When the blurriness dissipated, I saw a 12 year old looking girl; with pin straight inky black hair that reaches probably about mid-back, a slight chubby face despite how thin she looks, and a warm friendly smile that matches her attitude. She also had familiar crimson red eyes.

Crimson red eyes...

Red eyes...

Looks almost like that jock's eyes...

"Aoi, your probably scaring her to death, leave the sick girl alone." Another voice echoed. But this one was familiar and low; definitely male.

I saw the little girl-Aoi I presume- stick out her tongue and puff out her cheeks in a mocking kind of pout. "Oh shut up, I was simply telling her that she was in good hands. I'm not scaring her!" I heard the dull heavy footsteps, as the owner of the other voice made there way into my line of vision.

"Oh.. It's you.. " I began as I glared half-heartedly at the male that I've come to know and hate. "Where am I? Did you take me here to torture and slowly kill me? You serial killer." I muttered the last part as I brought the blanket higher up on my face.

They both gave me identical looks of astonishment. Though after another minute passed, Aoi was the one rolling on the floor laughing, and the jock was looking irritated. "Is that any way to thank your savior?" Savior? What did he save me from? Where am I?

Ignoring him, I looked at the slightly red faced girl who's trying to calm down, "Where am I, how am I here, and why." I asked, or more like demanded. She let out a small cough to help her breathe normally, as she started to explain. "Well, Natsume-nii-san here brought you to our home last night. He said you passed out in the rain because, and I quote "Are a stupid idiotic girl that isn't prepared for this kind of weather." So I laid out and extra blanket for you, and changed your clothes, while nii-san helped get you situated and gave you medicine."

Oh, that's what happened.. WAIT- Changed?! Then what am I wearing right now? I lifted the blanket up and saw that I was in black shirt and blue stripped boxers. Both definitely male. I tugged the blanket closer around me, not use to knowing that someone changed me. "Don't worry I didn't change your clothes, and they're clean. You look kind of embarrassed there. Your face is redder." He drawled in a lazy voice, though his eyes told a different story.

"You better not have."

"Oh, but you should've seen how frantic nii-san looked. And he kept waking up every two hours to change your cloth, and give you water. I don't think he got much sleep. He's such a worry wart sometimes." She smiled at me as she teased her brother. She then turned and gave him a little wink. Which he returned with an embarrassed glare. "Oh he is, is he?" I tagged along with her tease.

But before we could say anything else, he said, "Ha ha, very funny. Teaming up on the only guy here, how sweet. You two idiots are bonding." He rolled his crimson orbs. "Your clothes are hanging and won't be dry for another few hours. You should get some rest, the next time you wake up I'll give you some food an medicine." I glared at him as I slowly sat up. "No, no, I'm fine. I already caused you enough trouble, I should just take my clothes and get going." I stated, as slowly got up and ignored the throbbing in my head. "Bu-bu-bu-bu..." I heard Aoi stutter.

But before I could even open the door to get to the hallway, I was lifted off my feet. "Ah!" I squealed as I clung unto him. I hated being carried and I hated heights. "Let go of me!" I thrashed and wiggle trying to get out of his hold. "Quit it! You aren't leaving yet, you have a 102.3 fever." He lectured me. But I kept trying to get out of his hold. Finally he sighed out of annoyance and did something thats extremely embarrassing.

He slapped my butt.

He.

Slapped

My.

Butt!

That ass-wipe of a boy. Who the hell slaps a girl's ass like that..?

Wait- Don't answer that..

I stopped struggling and quietly whimpered. That friggin hurt! I glared at him as he laid me down on the blanket. I soothingly rubbed my butt, "That was uncalled for!" He gave me a lazy look. "Just shut up and get some sleep, brat."

I opened my mouth to say something, but yawned instead. Well, if I can't leave might as well do what he says.. He's still an ass-wipe, though.

I rolled onto my side and curled up into a ball, too tired to fight anymore. I saw him tug up the blanket and tuck it around me, through half lidded eyes; he seemed so motherly in his own kind of way. I grumbled, and muttered, "If you do anything to me in my sleep, I swear Natsume, you'll have hell to pay..." I drifted off to dreamland.

**Natsume's pov**

I sighed out of irritation. She's so annoying. Why did I take her with me home? Oh, I know why. I'm too much of a good person. Sometimes I wish I wasn't; but then I'd feel horrible knowing if I just left her there. "Nii-san, she's really pretty.." Aoi said absentmindedly, as she stroked the girl's long chestnut brown hair. I couldn't deny that. This girl was short, and thin, but she had curves; she had a fair peach completion, and long eyelashes that frames her doe like eyes. Yeah, she was undeniably something.

I shook my head, where did these thoughts come from? I started off to the kitchen appliances and started to cook. "Aoi, what do you want to eat?" I asked as I looked through the fridge, to see what we have left. "Uhh.. Egg drop soup?" She said unsurely as she came bouncing after me to see if we had the ingredients. I nodded my head, saying that I'd make it. "Aoi, go back to the living room and watch TV, who knows when the idiot will wake up again." She gave me a small salute in a mocking gesture and bounded back to watch her show of Adventure Time.

I winced slightly as I brushed my cheek onto my shoulder out of habit when I start cooking. Damn, my cheek still hurts, and my shoulder. That girl looks small and weak but don't be fooled. She punched my face, and my shoulder unconsciously when I tried to catch her from falling. I let out a sigh, she's a troublesome girl. And I don't even know her name.

I paused for a second. Wait, I don't even know her name. But she knows mine now.

Natsume...

Natsume...

I heard her voice echo in my head, repeatedly calling my name. I don't know why, but I liked the way it seemed to easily roll off her tongue. I felt a slight shiver down my spine. I glance over my shoulder to see the look of her peaceful face as she slept.

Man, I sound whipped and I'm not even dating her. I felt my lips twitch at the thought of her being my girlfriend; an image of her smiling warmly at me as the sunlight radiated behind her, her hair shined seeming lighter than it was recently.

"Hey, Natsu, let's go?" She asked as she held her hand out to me.

Just as soon as the image came, it disappeared. What was that? Shaking my head, I continued to cook. That idiot owes me something for taking care of her. What I'm going to make her do exactly; I don't know yet. Maybe I can tease her about something.

After about a half hour...

"Aoi, the foods ready, go get your food. I'll wake up the girl." I said as I stepped into the living room, she gave me a smile and headed off to get her share of food. I looked down at the sleeping angel, as I lightly started to shake her shoulder. "Oi, idiot. Wake up." I said as lightly as I could; the last thing I need is another punch by her. She mumbled and rolled over as her eyes started to slowly flutter open. "Come on, there's some soup for you. Just sit up." She gave a slight groan, and tried to sit up. Seeing her distressed state, thought it'd be the kind thing to help her up.

That was a bad idea; as soon as I got her up, she started to crawl on top of my lap, like a child. When I tried to get her off, she silently refused as she cuddled closer to me. This scenario was just like when Aoi was sick; and she wouldn't let go of me, she wanted her 'ever-so-nice older brother to take care of her'. I let out another exasperated sigh, and called for Aoi. When she came in, she gave me an evil Cheshire cat smile, as she left to go and get something. I didn't have to wonder long on what was going on in that little head of hers, to figure out what she was planning; when she came back with her small pink phone in hand. As she aimed the camera at us-the idiot an I- and started taking pictures. Cooing every so often to say how cute we looked together.

I gave her an annoyed glare, "If you don't get me a small bowl of food for this idiot, I swear the next time you're sick I'll give you siracha sauce for soup." I threatened, knowing that she can't handle spicy anything well. Seeing her small frightened look, she scurried off to get a small bowl of soup and a spoon. When she came back, she handed me the soup and the spoon along with her own bowl and set it on the table.

Geez. This feels like I have to take care of two little girls. I shifted the girl that's on me so her back is resting on my chest, and her head rested just underneath my chin. I started to slowly feed the sick girl some soup, as if she was a five year old toddler that couldn't feed herself.

As I kept doing this, I came to realize that is was almost dark soon. Which means I spent most of last night, and today taking care of a usually feisty girl, that's actually childish. How bothersome.

I also couldn't help but realize how perfect she molded with my body. That was a weird thought. When the bowl was empty, I set it on the table and laid her back down. She seemed to cuddle with the blankets and drift off back to sleep. Yeah, she definitely owes me. Big time.

I got the thermometer and placed it on her to check her temp. as I got up and cleaned the dishes, I heard the little mechanical device starting to beep annoyingly. I wiped my hands and picked up the small little thing. '101.6' It read. At least her fever went down a little bit. Some more rest and medicine, I'm sure she'll be fine be fine by tomorrow.

I looked over at Aoi and saw that she was fast asleep with her stuffed monkey, 'Momo,' she looked tired as well. I set out a bed for her and proceeded to tuck her in it.

Ugh, what an exhausting day.

I shoved the low coffee table to the corner and started to set up my own little bed. Once I was finished, I laid down and tried to get some shut eye. Which, despite how tired I was, never came to me. I let out a small groan as I rolled onto my side, trying to get comfortable.

Why won't sleep come to me? I opened my eyes and came face to face with the idiot's face. I stared at her; taking in her features one again. Small button nose, small plumb pink lips, and those cute slight rosy cheeks. Hold up- did I just have a thought of this girl and the word cute in the same sentence? No. No flipping way. Natsume Hyuuga does not, I repeat, does NOT say cute. That shouldn't even be in my vocabulary. In my preference there are three types of girls; the jaw droppers, the pretty ones, and the average. None in between. Nada. Zilch. Nothing.

But this girl right here; is in a league of her own. At least that's what it feels like to me; because she's not the jaw dropping kind that can catch everyone's attention. She's not the pretty one that everyone wants to talk to. And she's definitely not average. What would she be under?

I shook my head to get out of those thoughts. This is completely stupid, why am I even thinking of her? She's not special. She's just there. And I just so happened to be there to catch her when she fell. Coincidental. Yeah, that's it. I can't have any feelings for her; I mean I barely know her!

You barely knew your past girlfriends; and yet you had sex with them.

I unconsciously thought. Well, yeah.. but.. I wouldn't call those girls my girlfriends. They just wanted sex, and I gave it to them; they just so happened to spread rumors that we were dating. And I just went along with it, knowing that if I did; I'd get what you call, "A late night booty call."

Now that I look back at it, that sounds really horrible. I looked back at the girl right next to me. She acts completely different than those girls. And I just feel a sort of attraction to her, and its not the type of attraction that deals with my friend down there. This attraction is different, and I don't know how to deal with it or explain it. Do I even like this feeling? I'm not sure; because I don't know what to make out of it.

I raked a hand through my raven hair, I'll ask my friends about it sometime. But right now; I'll try getting some z's again. And with that, I fell into a dreamless sleep.

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