Chapter 9 Forever?

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Mikan's POV

Uh. It's been so boring. All I do is sit around waiting for Permy to come back. It's finally Saturday. A day where Permy is not in school and we can hang out.

"Hey Permy. I'm bored. Wanna go somewhere?"

"Are you stupid or something?" She glared hard at me. "You're going to meet a friend today."

It hit me like a brick -literally- it even had STUPID engraved on it. I fell back (anime style) hitting the cold floor hard. "Itai! That hurt!" I complained as I rubbed my head.

"Let's get you ready. It's 9:30 already." She said as she smiled almost as evil as Hotaru did while dragging me back into her lair of torture, doom, and despair.

I ran around for twenty minutes doing everything she told me to do.

"Go get dressed!" She yelled as she handed me a beautiful outfit. Wow. It was breath taking. It was a spaghetti strap crimson red dress with a thick black belt that wrapped around my waist. The dress draped down to my knees complimenting my features.

…So this is what Permy picked out….nice….

"Are you done yet? We have only 15 minutes left to get you ready! It takes 10 minutes to get there!"

Err…How long was this going to go on for?

After I came out she ran up to me like rabid fangirls run up to Natsume. Wait. Why am I thinking about Natsume? Wait. Why am I thinking stupid stuff about thinking about Natsume? It's not like thinking about him is a crime. What's a crime is that I'm blaming myself thinking I like Natsume when actually I never said anything about liking Natsume.

…..I'm just making it too complicated for my brain to function.

Anyways, after I came out and Permy attacked me with makeup and accessories. I stood there dumbfounded at my appearance. I felt really weird standing there admiring myself. It makes me sound like I'm I love with myself. I looked ah-mazing though!

"I look-"

"I know. I'm awesome."

I smiled. Permy is so full of herself sometimes. Sort of like Natsume.

Crap!

Don't tell me this is gonna start again. *Oh Natsume used to like this* or *Ooo Natsume's kind of like that*

NO. I should like get a hypnotist to forget him or something. Really. I NEED to get a life. I have a boyfriend for god's sake! Why am I even doubting myself I never said I liked Natsume I just thought of him and mentally slapped myself accusing I liked him!

Pretend this never happened. I'm making life WAY to difficult.

Back to the story.

I couldn't even describe myself. I looked different but in a good way.

"Time for your date!"

"Date?"

"Not like that." She said quickly covering up her slip.

Permy's POV

"Mikan go out into the car. I'll be out in a minute or so."

"Okay!" She said cheerfully.

I texted Hotaru as fast as I could.

Mikan's ready. We'll be there in 10 minutes.

Sumire

I grabbed my purse and ran to the door stopping right when I got there to check my phone. Hotaru probably already responded. I had my phone on silent which if Hotaru found out she would be MAD.

Shouda turn your phone on vibrate at least. Make sure they meet at the right spot.

Hotaru

I knew what to do now. All we needed to do was to put the plan in action. I changed my phone to vibrate just in case Hotaru checks.

I drove us Penguin Café and we stepped out of the car to find it was crowded.

Crap! I hope no one we know besides Natsume is here because Mikan will think she's suppose to meet up with them instead of him.

My purse vibrated against my body. I pulled out my phone to find a new text from Hotaru.

Don't worry I made sure the plan is PERFECT. No one is going to interrupt.

Hotaru

Heh. Just like Hotaru.

I guess I can continue the operation with no difficulties whatsoever.

Natsume's POV

I guess I should get going. It's almost 10 and I know how Imai can be if I'm late. What the hell is she playing? Is this some kind of joke? When I asked her who the person was all she said was that I would know when I see her. Yeah right. She said it was someone special. Pffff. Sure. Whatever.

When I got to Penguin Café I looked at how crowded it was. How am I suppose to find this person if it's crowded AND I don't know who I'm looking for? Thanks a lot Imai.

Out of nowhere a sleek black car drove up. Out of it stepped….PERMY? Why was she here? Is this part of Imai's plan?

But then another girl stepped out. She was wearing a crimson red colored dress- my favorite color- and her aurburn colored hair flew out behind her. I couldn't take my eyes off her. Even though I never looked away I couldn't get a glimpse of her face, what she looked like. Am I finally getting over Mikan?

Just the thought of her pained my heart and I thought of all the times we spent together

…..saying we'll be together forever…..

I remembered our times together in class when I first indirectly confessed to her. I smiled at this thought.

Natsume's POV…About 2 Years ago

It was Valentine's Day today. Great. Now all the stupid fangirls are gonna trample me trying to feed me poisonous chocolates.

"Okay class. In honor of Valentine's Day, we will be creating poems and reading them in class together. Make sure they relate to Valentine's Day and you have 20 minutes. Please start."

What? What am I suppose to write about?

I thought about it for a while then looked at the girl sitting next to me working hard.

Mikan.

I never really told her but I love her and I've always wanted to tell her but I didn't really have a way to tell her.

So I started working on my poem. When I was half way through someone poked me. I turned around and glared hard.

"Ne, Natsume what are you writing about?"

I thought for while. How should I answer this? "You."

"Huh?" She said in a cute confused voice. "Yuu? Why are you writing about Yuu Tobita? Did you turn gay?"

What the hell was she talking about? I can't even have a decent conversation with this woman! She's so dense. But I guess that's one of the things I fell in love with her for.

"No you Idiot!" I yelled at her.

"Then who are you writing about?"

"First tell me who you're writing about."

She blushed when I said this. "No!"

"Fine. I just won't tell you who I'm writing about."

"Natsume!" She whined. "You're so mean!"

Soon the teacher came up to the podium and asked, "Is everyone done?"

The class responded, "Yes!" In unison.

"So then, let's have someone come up and read theirs." She then quickly scanned the room while her eyes landed on me. Crap! Don't pick me! I practically begged.

"How about you Natsume?"

Everyone expected me to say some sly comeback or refuse but no. For once I stood up and did what I was told. Everyone looked shocked. But this was my chance. My chance to express how I really felt.

So I started to read my poem while everyone stared intently at me.

"I'm trying not to love you

I'm trying not to care.

I'm trying not to live my life

wishing you were there.

I'm trying not to wonder where you are or what you do.

I'm sorry I can't help myself.

I fell in love with you."

After I read my poem everyone stood there surprised at what I wrote. I never paid attention to them because the whole time I was looking at Mikan. She looked flushed at what I read. I hope I got through to her thick head somehow. I sat back down waiting for the teacher to speak again.

"That was wonderful Natsume! Who was that dedicated to?"

Stupid teacher trying to get herself into someone else's business.

"None of your business, hag." I replied.

"That's so sweet! Anyways, anyone else want to go?" She scanned the room again. "How about you, Mikan?"

Mikan looked even more flushed and stood up to read her poem.

"Um, sure."

"Mind telling us who it's dedicated to?"

"Uh yeah." She looked really nervous when the teacher said that. Damn teacher. If I could I would fire her. It's none of her business. I wished she would stop making my Mikan uncomfortable. I could relax either because I hated to see her uncomfortable.

"It's dedicated to someone I really like." She said that as she stared straight into my eyes.

"Your love is like the water, in a salty ocean scene.

Your love is always kind, even when you're mean.

Your love is like the rain, in a rainforest that's dry.

Your love is always calming, when I have to cry.

Your love is always with me, no matter what you do.

Your love is always with me, and I promise, my love is always with you."

After she finished looked at her intently and as she came back I whispered to her, "Did you really mean that? What you said?"

She replied, "Yes." Trying to look away feeling embarrassed.

And I knew even though she never said that I was the one she liked I could already tell. I could tell this was the start of our everlasting forbidden love.

I guess that wasn't everlasting. I was wrong. I wish I could go back in time and stop myself from falling so hard, over her. To stop this pain inside of me. To stop this guilt I've been carrying. I could've stopped her from going. She would have never died and I'd still be calling her names and teasing her. She would still be here. Beside me, forever. Just like we promised.

Sumire's POV

When we walked out I noticed Natsume. Staring. At Mikan. Nooooooo! He can't see her NOW! It's has to be a shocking heartbreaking reunion that Hotaru gets on video!

"Mikan."

"Huh?" She looked at me confused.

"Hey, um, can you meet me inside. I'll be there in a while. I just forgot to get my credit card it the car. Maybe we can go shopping later." I winked for effect, so she wasn't suspicious that I wasn't begging her to go shopping with me as usual.

She giggled. "Yeah Permy! NO prob! I'll go shopping with you later!"

Heh. Operation Get-Mikan-Out-Of-Here:Completed

Now Operation Get-Natsume-With-Her goes into action!

Great. Now I was thinking up stupid operation names. First of all why would I do that? Secondly, they're stupid names! I could have at least though of something better!

"Natsume!" I called out when I saw him.

"You're the person I'm supposed to meet?" He raised his eyebrows at the idea.

"No, actually I'm here to show you where she is. She's waiting for you inside."

"Who is it?" He demanded.

"You'll know when you see her. Now you want to make a good impression so make sure you don't go in all dull and 'ehh' kind of look."

"Why? Is this some kind of get-Natsume-a-girlfriend-scam cause I told you last time to quit doing that! I don't want a girlfriend!"

"No Natsume! It's nothing like that. I just know that she misses you a lot and she wants to see you happy….not, well , so, like….depressed-looking."

I knew he wasn't buying it but never less he followed me into the café.

I saw Mikan sitting at a counter waiting for me patently while looking over the menu, probably for some sweets. I sighed. She never changes, does she?

Natsume glanced around and turned back to me. He didn't see Mikan. "Well,"

He was waiting for an answer, annoyed that I seemed to be wasting his precious time.

Suddenly we heard a voice behind me. "Permy! There you are! I was looking ALL over for you!"

I smiled while looking up to see Natsume. Great timing Mikan!

Natsume's POV

While I was waiting for Sumire's answer I heard an annoying voice that almost sounded like-

I widened my eyes. Is this some kind of joke? It can't be. It was the girl I saw before. The girl with a crimson red dress. The girl with beautiful long locks of hair. The girl I fell in love with a year ago.

"Mikan." I whispered but just loud enough for the girl to hear. She looked at me just as shocked as I was.

"Wha-" She looked at Permy and then back at me.

"N-Natsume?"

Did you like this chapter? I'm sorry for the cliffhanger AGAIN! But I hope you guys keep on reading my story! Thanks soooooo much everyone! I'm so happy because of all these awesome reviews!

By the way I want to give credit to my friend Alex for sending me these poems. She gave these to me to let me read them and I realized they fit PERFECTLY! Thanks so much Alex! You're the best! *Well if you ever read this which you probably won't.* Hehe.

~SweetKaiariChan:)