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The Rounds

Round II. Grand General

Sweet Temptress

For the past five years, Japan was under a president whose name was Sasuke Hyuuga.

He was cruel and corrupt.

For the first year, Japan immediately dropped its high economy to almost as low as Africa's. And even though taxes were impeccably high, our country never seemed to recover again. Everything we paid for was given straight into his pocket. And soon, the economy was the lowest of all.

Children never learned to read. Children never went to school. There was no progress on the country.

Three years passed and the president collected millions of private army that are now called NEA.

The president was never overthrown. His private army was loyal. No one dared to start an uprising.

Women were taken, raped and made into slaves. Some were forcefully married to the NEA's.

The president himself has been forcing young ladies to become his wife.

With only one child who's name was never publicized, he could go around and picking women everywhere.

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'Yes?' I smiled. I didn't really mean the smile. He stepped in and turned on the lights. Black raven hair, impeccably well-shaped jaw line, crimson-like eyes and the official uniform of NEA's. Only, this one had a lot of awards and a tag that said 'Grand General Hyuuga'. Oh. So he was a Grand General, a seven-starred one.

'Hey. I'm one of the representatives of NEA. I'm here to check on you and your… Where's your dad and mom?' He asked as he realized I was the only standing in the room.

'My dad died. And my mom was taken away.' I said pointedly. Well, at least I was telling the truth.

'So, you're the only one living in this house?' He asked again. He was carrying a clip board, checking marks as he asked me.

'Yes.' I said eagerly. My three sisters weren't recorded on the national list of population due to the fact that the last president was not considering children above one. Or else tremendous tax would be added into your tax. 'Uh, do you want something to drink… or anything to eat?' I offered hesitantly. I was still scared. And even though this 'Grand General Hyuuga' was considerably young and handsome, it did not make me feel better. And even though he wasn't like the ones who entered our house when my mother was taken away, I will never know what lies beneath his perfect face.

'That's okay, Ms. Sakura. It's not necessary.' He looked at me. As in really looked at me. I was beginning to get more nervous than the second.

'I am Grand General Hyuuga, one of the highest ranked army in the NEA. My real name is Natsume Hyuuga.' He said in an almost amused tone.

'Oh... kay. Grand General Hyuuga… So… What?' I asked him. He looked like he was done checking my house. Why wasn't he leaving?

'Nothing.' Why wasn't he leaving? And then I remembered something.

'Oh. Aren't you leaving yet?' He smirked. I gulped. He took a step forward toward me. My mind was telling me to run but my instincts told me to stay. My feet were not coordinating too… They were there. Firmly planted on the ground.

'Mikan Sakura…' He just walked towards me. He stopped as he reached me. 'Mikan.' He said my name and wrapped his arms around my waist. I tried to break free but my body was somehow powerless against him. He was looking at my eyes quite intently. We just stayed in that position for a while. And never in my life have I felt so nervous and excited at the same time.

And just like that, he kissed me.

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He kissed me.

It was just a touch of our lips. He pulled away.

He put his forefinger and thumb on my chin, forcing me to look up on his eyes. He kissed me again. It wasn't a touch of lips anymore. He coaxed my mouth into opening, his tongue exploring every bit of me. And I seemed to give up on the whole escape thing. His lips were amazing. And before I could even respond to his kiss…

He let go of me. Let go. Simply let go. My eyes showed confusion as he just smiled.

'I'll be back on the next round.' He was gone. And I stood there… dazed and completely still drunk from the kiss he just gave me.

'Oh and,' He appeared at the doorway again. 'Don't light up candles next time… I don't want anyone fooling around with what's mine.' And he was gone.

It was hard to just stand there looking completely dumbfounded especially when your lips are all tingly and are begging for more.

Yes, it was hard to stand there and not run to him to beg for another kiss.

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The Rounds; to be continued.

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