YES! Finally I've updated! So sorry for the late update… I was erm…heartbroken and busy…and I'm so proud to say that I'm going to be a 3rd year college student this coming school year… hahahah BANZAI!

Anyway hope you'll love this I'm so sorry… and I hope you'll also support my upcoming stories…that is still running inside my head XD

Chapter 18: The Proposal

Normal POV:

"Sigh…"

BAKA BAKA BAKA

"Ow! Mou… Hotaru! That hurts…" Mikan complained.

"You've been sighing for the nth time.. I know something happened Mikan, just leave that Hyuuga to me." Hotaru said in her coldest voice.

Mikan smiled at her best friend and said… "Hotaru I'm fine… I'm just uh…"

"Confused?" Hotaru asked.

"Yeah." Mikan answered weakly.

Classes started so Mikan and Hotaru ended their conversation. That day classes went on normally… except for our cute brunette who was quite bothered since Natsume was absent. Lunch time came and afternoon classes started still no sign of Natsume.

BAKA BAKA BAKA

"Ouch! Hotaru! What was that for?" Mikan asked while scratching her head.

"Stop looking for him 'cause his not here! Where is that bastard anyway huh Ruka?" Hotaru asked.

"I don't know I've been calling him many times but still no answer." Ruka answered.

"Have you tried calling Hyuuga's residence?"

"Yes I did that already Hotaru."

"I hope his fine." Mikan whispered worriedly.

"I'm sure he is Sakura-san." Ruka said and gave Mikan an assuring smile.

"Thanks Ruka-pyon. Well then I'll see you both tomorrow we still have a quiz tomorrow and I have to do good in Jin Jin's class." Mikan said while forcing a smile.

"You sure you're fine baka?"

"Yes I'll be fine Hotaru. Bye."

Mikan left the room leaving Hotaru and Ruka alone.

"Are you sure you don't know where Hyuuga is huh bunny boy?" Hotaru asked her boyfriend suspiciously.

"Uh…well…"

"Well…"

"Well?"

"Natsume called to me early this morning."

Early in the Morning

Ring ring ring…

"Urgh…hello?"

"Ruka."

"Na…Natsume? What is it? Do you know what time it is? It's still 5 in the morning!"

"I know Ruka… but… hey can you do me a favor?"

"What?" Ruka asked sleepily.

"Book me the restaurant where we used to dine… I still have a lot of things to do. I want the whole restaurant to be booked at around 7 pm… no one is allowed to dine there… ok? Thanks man ja."

"Uh… oh…ok…OI! Wait! What? Hello? Natsume? Dang! Urgh…. Better call that restaurant."

"So he's planning something huh?"

"I think so."

"Hmmmm… time to take out my video camera… c'mon bunny boy we still have a date to spy."

Mikan's POV:

I walked out the room still thinking what happened between me and Natsume. I reached the school gates when suddenly a black limousine stopped in front of me and a man who was around 50 years old and wearing a white uniform got out and opened the back door.

"Miss Sakura… young master sent me to get you." He said while giving a curt bow.

"Eh? Who's your master? And may I ask why?"

The man just smiled at me and said… "I don't know why he sent me but he said if you won't come with me I'll have to carry you and force you in the car… my master's name is Natsume Hyuuga."

"Oh… ok."

I got in the car 'cause I know that this man wouldn't dare defy Natsume's orders and would dare to defy Natsume's orders.

We stopped in front of a shop that sells/sews dresses and they also have some beautiful sandals on display.

"What are we doing here?"

"Young master told me to bring you here and then we'll move on to our next destination."

"But this place looks expensive!" I wailed.

"Young master wants the best for someone who is special to him."

I went inside the shop and I was greeted with a warm smile by a red haired lady who was in her 20's.

"Miss Sakura I'm Aya Fuji I'll be your designer… and Young master has already chosen a design for your dress for tonight."

"What?"

"Please come with me."

We went inside the dressing room and she helped me changed my uniform. After a few minutes she told me to come out and asked me to look at the mirror.

"Wow! I've never wore anything like this." I said. (A/n: here's the link for Mikan's dress ./imglanding?q=sample+for+cocktail+dress&hl=en&sa=G&biw=1024&bih=600&tbs=isch:1&tbnid=AKkP6XTflufseM:&imgrefurl=.&imgurl=&ei=tRZKTbqaNcLZrQfBy5SsDg&zoom=1&w=554&h=699)

"I'm glad Young Master has found someone like you. Rei she's done now."

"Oh… I see. Come Miss Sakura we're off to our next destination."

"Eh? Your name is Rei-san?"

"Yes. I've been driving for the Hyuuga's for almost 17 years."

"Oh. Well what about my uniform?"

"We've taken care of it Miss Sakura pleased don't worry about it."

"Oh… ok thank you so much Aya-san."

"You're welcome."

I went inside the car without knowing where Rei would take me next. After 15 mins. of driving we stopped at a salon. Rei got out the car and again opened the door for me.

"Thank you Rei-san, so this is our next destination huh?"

"Yes. Well then shall we go inside?"

We got in and a bald man approached me and introduced himself as Alec.

"I'll be your hair and makeup artist… come now let's get started."

After an hour…

"You're ready Miss Sakura."

"Thank you Alec-san…"

"You're welcome… well then hope you'll last with Young Master." Alec said sincerely.

"Thank you. Well then good bye."

Rei drove for 20 minutes and finally stopped at a fancy restaurant.

"Uh Rei? Are you sure this is our final destination? Nobody seems to eat here."

"Why don't you go inside." Rei said while smiling.

"Oh hehehehe right thank you Rei-san… wait… aren't you coming inside? You haven't eaten yet."

"No worries Miss Sakura... my duty has ended for now and I'll go home."

"Oh…ok bye Rei-san and thanks."

"No problem. Enjoy your night."

"I will."

I went inside the restaurant and found only one table at the center and the floor was surrounded with green rose petals and a group of people were playing a slow music.

"Wha…"

"Yo polka."

I turned around and saw Natsume he was wearing a grey suit with a plain white polo shirt without any necktie. (A/n: heres the link… ./imglanding?q=semi-formal+attire+for+men&hl=tl&tbm=isch&tbnid=XPo7kDk_enwlKM:&imgrefurl=/semi-formal-suits/&imgurl=&ei=rOmJTb32FsOVcZLI0KMM&zoom=1&w=430&h=300&iact=hc&oei=femJTeyvKMjKcLj4xa8M&page=1&tbnh=117&tbnw=168&start=0&ndsp=11&ved=1t:429,r:10,s:0&biw=964&bih=386)

Natsume's POV:

"Yo polka."

Mikan turned around with a shocked expression… she wore the dress that I choose her hair curled and it was tied into a half ponytail… her makeup was light and she wore a pale pink lipstick… damn! She really is beautiful.

"Na..Natsume?"

"Hm? Why so shocked polka? Expecting someone?"

"No… I mean… you did all this?"

"Who do you think did this polka?"

"Uh…"

"Let's eat first."

I went to her side and grabbed her hand… I led her to her chair after that I took my seat which was located in front of her.

"What would it be sir? Champagne or wine?"

"Champagne for me how about you polka?"

"Uh I'll have the same."

The waiter poured the drink and served our food.

"Eat." I said to her. She looked at me and smiled.

"Thank you Natsume."

"Hn. Just eat polka." I said… I could feel my cheeks burning dang!

We ate our food quietly then the musicians just continued to play a slow music.

"You know… I never imagine I could dine here… but I still think your home is the best place to eat."

"Hn. Sentimental much polka?"

"Shut up! Ne Natsume why did you do this?"

"You're done eating right? Come let's dance."

"What?"

"Are you deaf polka? C'mon stop asking questions."

"Oh… ok."

(A/n: here's the link for their dance and the music .com/watch?v=O1AkeBpyDsY)

While dancing…

"Mikan… I'm sorry about what happened. I was a coward for not telling you the truth… I think I'm learning to love you Mikan… you're making me crazy. I got so mad when I knew that Fuwa confessed to you… I'm not giving you any pressure… I just want you to know that I love you."

"Natsume… I…"

"You don't have to answer right now… you can decide during the engagement party whether to marry me or not… mom and dad knows that I'm giving you freedom."

"But you can't get your fortune if…"

"I don't care… I just hope you'll stay with me."

"Natsume…"

Normal POV:

"Natsume…"

"Shhh… just let me hold you Mikan." Natsume said while hugging Mikan.

Natsume was surprised when Mikan hugged him back… he smiled inwardly… for the first time he felt contented and he felt true love. While both of them continued dancing two eyes were looking from the outside.

"Hotaru… do you think this is fine? They need privacy."

"Shut up bunny boy you always say that." Hotaru said while recording everything.

Done! So what you guys think? Too short? I'm sorry… I'm not in the mood to make stories right now… I'm not that inspired… it's been 5 months…Anyway your reviews are much appreciated sorry for some errors too. :(