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High School Sweethearts
Written by:
13ISMYNUMBER
Chapter 19
Complicated Love Stories
"I get the best feeling in the world when you say hi or even smile at me because, I know, even if it was just a second, that I've crossed your mind."
Mikan Sakura
Mikan Sakura was now trying to choose from a variety of cocktail dresses when Misaki shot her a question, "How are you and lover boy?"
Mikan looked at Misaki then at Sumire whose attention was gained because of the question being asked. Sumire then said, "So?? Any progress?"
Mikan cleared her throat and sat on the couch in Sumire's room. "I don't know. All he said that he was willing to wait."
"And we all know that. But what Sumire meant was that, if you...love him already?"
"Me? Love? I—I don't really know. I just like him, realllllllyyyyy reallllllyyyy like him." Mikan explained.
"And? That's it?" Misaki asked expectantly. "I mean, come on, Mikan. Lover boy said, I love you to you and all you did was slide on the hallway." Misaki said with a chuckle. Sumire laughed along as well at the memory.
"Did you talk about it?" Sumire asked.
"Yes." Was Mikan's only reply. Sumire then looked at her in the eyes and said, "I'm sure whatever it is that you talked about, it's either, Natsume felt rejected or just simply content."
Mikan was confused. Surely, Sumire didn't mean that Natsume got rejected by her when Natsume said that what mattered was now. Could he?
"What do you mean, Sumire? I don't understand." Mikan asked. Misaki who was just listening, looked at Sumire as well.
"I mean, have you ever thought of what Natsume might have felt when you said you just, really, really like him? Have you thought how much it affected him when, you didn't say you love him too?" Sumire asked. She knows that she wasn't just supposed to corner her cousin like this but Mikan needed to realize something.
Which is that Natsume may not be around forever and that it's now or never.
"I know I am in no position to tell you this because I haven't figured things out with Koko, but mine and yours, they're both very different situations. Mine has assurance that he feels something for me, while yours...that's just a different case." Sumire continued.
"He said that what matters was now...that he loves me...and that I at least feel something for him."Mikan said, for her it was an explanation. She was hell confused!
Sumire then picked up her dress and was ready to enter her bathroom. She then said, "Then I am glad to hear that."
Sumire turned the knob and pushed open the door. As she reached for the switch she heard Mikan say, "Did I—did I just reject Natsume's love for me?"
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Hotaru just got her outfit ready on her bed. And as she prepared herself for a bath, she heard a knock on the door. 'It better not be Nogi or Hyuuga.'
As she turned the knob and slowly opened the door, it revealed her mom holding a tray filled with ice cream and bowls for two.
"I was just wondering, since its three hours before the party, maybe we can talk?" Her mom said as she lifted the tray.
Hotaru opened her door wider and said, "Sure. I guess it won't kill me to have a talk." Then she showed a small smile.
Her mom then entered with a smile as she placed the tray at the nearest table. She then scooped ice cream for the both of them and handed them to Hotaru who was now at her bed sitting.
"Ruka seemed like a fine gentleman."Amanda started.
"Is that really how you wanted to start your speech, mom? 'Cause let me tell you, you are having the wrong introduction."Hotaru said as she digs in into her ice cream.
Amanda smiled and giggled at how her daughter acts when the said boy's name was said. It's as if she was a kid once again, getting irritated when she didn't things her way.
"I know that you may not have been able to grow up in a family the way any normal child should be. But it doesn't mean that you should stop yourself from loving someone."Amanda said seriously as she looked at Hotaru in the eyes.
"Mom...I don't love Ruka. I hate him."Hotaru said with a low chuckle.
"Sweetie, stop pushing yourself too hard. Stop putting walls around you to stop people from entering since you're afraid of getting hurt. It's how you grow...its how you stand up from falling too many times. And then when you look back at things, you'll just laugh and be happy that you were able to get through those hard times.
"Hotaru, Ruka...you may not believe what he feels for you. But trust me, if you would give him a chance—"
Amanda was cut off by Hotaru's hurt voice, "a chance? A chance to what? Hurt me? Hurt me like everybody did. I'm tired, mom. And I just don't want to regret things like I did before."
"Sweetie, whatever your father and brother did to hurt you, it is impossible that Ruka will do the same thing. They made you expect...they made you believe. Your brother, I know he had hurt you and I know that when he left, you felt betrayed. But I want you to follow your heart just like your brother did."
"That's exactly what Ruka is doing!" Hotaru shouted as she let tears fall from her face, "He makes me believe that he's different, and he makes me expect something from him...something from both of us. And then what, when fate suddenly interferes, he'll leave me shattered into pieces, just like my brother did. And he won't even give me a fair explanation just like father did.
"But you know what, mom, maybe you're right, maybe he won't be able to break me anymore because, how am I suppose to break when I wasn't even whole to start with?"
Amanda then pursed her lips and got the tray from the table and said, "Maybe, he won't break you like you said he would, maybe, you're just so afraid to see that he might be the only one who could fix you."
With those words said, Amanda left her daughter who cried her eyes out.
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Natsume has been staring at the same page of the same book for hours. He didn't know why he was so bothered. Somehow, he felt like the silence was just letting him reminisce of what happened when Mikan Sakura actually came into his life.
Flashback:
Mikan tried to get her hand back but Natsume's grip was tighter than usual. The more she pulls, the more he tightens the grip on her.
Mikan looked at him and said, "Nat, listen. I know what Sumire told you and…it's true."
Natsume then said to her in a whisper, "Mikan, I'm in love with you."
"Nat, love? What do you know about love? You're young and so am I. Weren't you the one who were playing with girls? I'm not asking you to play with me too…but I'm not asking you either to take me too seriously." Mikan said in hasty voice. "Nat, I really, really, really like you but right now, I can't say that I love you."
"We're childhood sweethearts and now don't you see? We belong!" Natsume said desperately.
"After high school, we will go our separate ways. You'll be a business man and a bachelor. And I will be studying abroad and become the perfect heiress. I'm an heiress, Nat, not a successor. You'll meet many people along the way…and if we really belong together then time will let us be together. But right now, you shouldn't be assuming things like that." Mikan said as she pulled her hand away from him and grabbed her bag she stood up and walked.
Natsume didn't let her go that easily. He was gonna stop her. He said, "Ever believed that we were destined for each other?!" Mikan didn't look at him but said, "In our world, the business world, destiny doesn't exist." She paused and looked at him with a straight face, "I stopped believing in destiny a long time ago."
End of Flashback
Natsume sits up and chuckles to himself, "This one girl got me to say things I would never think of saying even if it was another life time."
Flashback:
Mikan was in front of her locker, placing her unneeded books and replacing them with the needed ones. She closed her locker slowly and turned, only to see…
"Natsume."
Natsume raised a brow at her and said, "Yeah?"
Mikan bit her tongue. She was supposed to be saying that. Wasn't he supposed to be telling her something? And what happened, last time she checked, they were in a cool off mode!
Mikan sighed and said, "What are you doing here?"
Natsume looked at her like she said something completely insane. He then muttered, "I'm here to walk you to class, as always."
Mikan scratched her back and said, "But…but…but what about yesterday? Don't tell me you ran down the street, got hit by the car, got amnesia and can stand in just a matter of hours, 'cause I am not buyin' it."
Natsume rolled his eyes. He pursed his lips into a thin line, thinking of a way to explain things to her. "Let's just forget it."
"You can't, we can't just forget it." Mikan said, "Natsume you said you love me, and I can't return that love, doesn't that bother you even one bit?"
Natsume ran a hand through his hair and said through gritted teeth, "It does! It bothered me every minute! But what can I do? What can you do about it?"
Mikan was silenced. She looked down.
"Nothing." Natsume answered for her. Natsume closed his eyes and calmed himself, "And I'm okay with that."
Mikan looked at him with sad eyes, "I'm sorry."
"I wanna keep you. I wanna be with you…and maybe, you're right…maybe, we're not really meant to be. But right now, right now is what matters, right?" Natsume said huskily.
Mikan forced a smile and nodded a little.
Natsume hugged her tight and said against her hair, "And if it means, living with no assurance that you love me too is what I must go through. That's okay with me."
Mikan pulled away and looked at him and said after sighing, "I really, really like you Natsume. I hope you believe that. You mean a lot to me. Right now, I can't afford to lose you."
"Then make me stay with you." Natsume whispered.
Mikan tilted her head to the side and said desperately, "How?"
"Kiss me." Natsume demanded.
He didn't wait for her to respond as he lowered himself and closed their gap. He reached out to her lips and landed his lips on hers. She closed her eyes and so did he. He placed his arms around her waist and pulled her closer. He let her hands disappear into his hair. His mint taste is like a drug to her, once you started you can't stop.
He bit her lower lip begging for entrance and she obliged. She opened her mouth slightly and let his tongue enter. She played along with his tongue. He explored her mouth not leaving one part untouched. Her strawberry taste is addicting that you can't say no. It's tempting…a temptation that you will willingly take.
They parted for air. Mikan opened her eyes and smiled at him. Natsume looked at her and hugged her tight once again.
'Right now, that kiss is the only thing that I'm holding onto…that kiss is the only thing that will keep me going. Take that away from me…and you're taking Mikan as well. I want her…I need her…forever.'
End of Flashback
Natsume stood up and ran a hand through his messy raven hair. He was so frustrated. How did he ever get into this mess? He wasn't suppose to fall in love with his brother's childhood sweetheart. He was just suppose to be there, to protect her, and to make her feel that Natsuke was still with her. And even if that was the case, he can't stop himself from feeling this strongly for Mikan.
And when he finally convinced himself that he was okay, okay with whatever he has with Mikan, that feeling that has been bugging him as he reminisce. That same feeling that he was trying to put at the back of his mind when he was convincing himself that he was okay, that same feeling that he was really happy with what Mikan gave him—a kiss. That feeling that got him in a twist.
The feeling of rejection...was causing him to feel frustrated about the fact that he can't do anything about what Mikan feels right now but wait until she realizes that he fell for him as well.
High School Sweethearts by 13 is my number
Kitsuname was playing with his keys as he descended from the stairs. As he heads for the door his brother suddenly comes out of the kitchen door and says, "Where are you going, little brother?"
"Picking up my girlfriend." Kitsuname replied as he halted to face his brother.
"Oh, the pink haired chick? The one who cooked breakfast for you?" Kim paused then said, "The one who cooked you the blueberry pancakes?"
Kitsuname clenched the keys in his hands as he said, "Yes, that girl. That girl that you tricked and thought you can actually pull off poisoning me."
Kim held his hands up and said, "Hey, Kits, I was just fooling around. Besides, I really think she was Hot." Kim then chuckled.
Kitsuname rolled his eyes and said, "And he's mine. So back off, Kim. If you touch even a single strand of hair from her, I'll make sure that you won't be able to have children anymore. Got it?" He glared at Kim and started to walk towards the door.
"Finally getting serious, Casanova? Serious enough to threaten your own brother?"
Kitsuname didn't turn around, he just twisted the knob and opened the door and said, "That was no threat, brother, it was a warning. And yes, I am serious about her. So, don't you dare bother her."
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Tsubasa looked at his watch for the hundredth time. It was 6:00 and in 30 minutes he was heading out the door and to Misaki's mansion. As he tightened his gripped around the keys in his hands, he felt his phone vibrate from his pocket.
Tsubasa read who the message was from.
From: Misaki Harada
Message: Hey, I'm at Sumire's. Can u pick me here?
Tsubasa hit the reply and started typing a message for her.
To: Misaki Harada
Message: Sure thing, babe.
And as the message sends, he smirked knowing the nickname will piss her off. And his phone vibrated again, and he grabbed it from the table.
From: Misaki Harada
Message: Whatev. Let me remind u that I only agreed bcoz u FORCED me. So, dnt call me that. I hate it.
Tsubasa chuckled after reading the message. Oh, how he loved pissing her off. It just makes his day so complete. As he was about to reply, another message was received.
From: Sumire Shouda
Message: Keep calling her that, she won't give me my Gucci bag. HAHA.
At this, he raised a brow and replied to Misaki's message first.
To: Misaki Harada
Message: You hate a lot of things, babe.
Message sent.
Reply.
To: Sumire Shouda
Message: Sure.:)
1 new message.
From: Sumire Shouda
Message: Thanks! Got my Gucci back. Be here in 1hour.
He smiled unconsciously at how childish the cousins were. But even if they were like that, he started growing an attachment to all of them.
1 new message.
From: Misaki Harada
Message: Whatever, dnt u dare be late. Or else...
Reply.
To: Misaki Harada
Message: Or else what, babe? U'll burn me? HAHA.
1 new message.
From: Misaki Harada
Message: Just be here by 7. Hate u.
Reply.
To: Misaki Harada
Message: I will. Love u 2, babe.
And with that Tsubasa kept his phone inside his pocket and looked at his watch. 6:30.
'Time to go...'
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Natsume waited for Mikan outside Sumire's mansion. He got out of his car and leaned back beside the driver's door. He got his phone out and texted.
To: Polka
Message: I'm outside. Come on.
Message sent.
Natsume wait for a couple of seconds then heard his phone ring. He read the message.
From: Polka
Message: Sure.:)
After reading her message he kept his phone in his pocket and waited for the door to open and reveal a HOT Mikan Sakura.
"Like what you see?" Mikan Sakura was wearing a dress, a dress that showed off her sexy features. And he has to admit he would have to keep a close eye on her during the party.
"Yes. You look hot." Natsume said absent minded. Mikan then looked at him with an eye brow raised. Natsume then coughed and said, "You look very beautiful. Really."
Mikan smiled a sweet smile as she walked over to Natsume's car. He opened the door for her and she stepped in. Natsume then went to the other side and entered the car. He started the engine and off they go.
Silence.
"I missed you." Mikan said out of the blue. She really did and she wanted him to somehow feel...warm? All she knows is that she needs to show him that she didn't reject his love for her, she just needed some time to think.
Natsume glanced at her and then smiled, "Me too."
Silence.
Natsume stopped the car and faced her. Mikan was confused, she doesn't understand why he stopped. Another block and they were already at the party, so why stop?
Natsume then pulled her closer to his face as he leaned closer as well. And when they were just inches apart he said, "Just one kiss to tame me for the night."
With that he crashed his lips on hers. At first, Mikan was really shocked and she just froze there. But when she felt some biting her lower lip, she unconsciously opened her mouth and that's when she realized what was happening.
Natsume Hyuuga couldn't control himself around Mikan Sakura.
When she finally realized that, she kissed back. They started a tongue battle which Natsume eventually won. After some time, Natsume parted from her lips and rested his head on her neck. He kissed her neck a few times and then he started panting. He was breathing her scent.
Mikan panted and rested her head on Natsume's. After a few minutes, Natsume looked up and kissed Mikan but it was just a lingering kiss.
Mikan smiled at him and she pulled away and seated herself properly again. Natsume did so too then he started the engine again.
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From: Nonoko
Message: Hey. I'm at the party already, wer r u?
Yuu Tobita reread the message again and again. So, she really did try to come. A smile was plastered on his face right then and there. He was actually planning on just getting drunk but tonight, things would be different, he guessed.
Reply.
To: Nonoko
Message: By the food. Ur Cuz throws a great party.:)
Message sent.
1 new message.
From: Nonoko
Message: Okay. I'll go to wer u r. He even rented the whole hotel for this party. Isn't he great? HAHA.
Reply.
To: Nonoko
Message: Okay, I'll wait.:)
Yuu waited for about 3 minutes. He was looking around while drinking some punch. This was some party, he had to admit. As he was about to munch on the food, he felt a tap on his shoulder and he saw Nonoko.
She was just wonderful wearing that dress.
"Hey, you look great." Yuu complimented her with a smile. Nonoko grinned at him.
"So, I guess, you're not mad at me, huh?" Nonoko said looking down at her shoes. Yuu lifted her face with his finger and said, "How can I be mad at a beautiful girl like you?"
With that Nonoko giggled. She was really happy that Yuu understood her...somehow. Yuu offered her a drink but instead of getting another cup, Nonoko just took his and took a sip.
'I guess, she's becoming very comfortable with me.' He thought. "Hey, let's go out for some fresh air? What do you say?" He said with a small smile.
Nonoko just smiled and nodded as Yuu took her hands in his and headed outside.
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Tsubasa opened the door for Misaki and offered her his hand. Misaki took at and he helped her out of the car. She took a deep breath and said, "Thanks."
Tsubasa whispered a 'welcome' to her. Misaki then straightened her outfit and said, "No, really thanks." Misaki's face was fully of kindness and she was really embarrassed to say these kinds of things to him. She never done this before...not even once in her whole life.
Tsubasa looked confused and said, "For what?" They were heading for the door now but Misaki halted and faced him and said, "For not giving up. I know it must be unbearable to be with me sometimes."
"Unbearably? I don't think so; I think you're really wonderful, Misaki. Not only 'sometimes' but all the time." Tsubasa said as he showed a very sincere smile to her. Misaki's eyes lit up and he kissed him on the cheek and said, "Well, what are we waiting for? It's time to party!"
With that Misaki headed for the door. Tsubasa spaced out for a moment. Because at that moment when Misaki said those words, Tsubasa suddenly remembered her.
'Kendra.'
Misaki turned around to see Tsubasa just standing there looking at her. She rolled her eyes and shouted at him, "You're not going to just space out on the best party of the year, right?"
Tsubasa was out of his trance and chuckled. And then he heard Misaki giggled and felt her grab his hands. And for the first time, Tsubasa felt really nice holding Misaki's hand...
But...he knew deep inside him, his guilt was slowly killing him.
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Mikan and Natsume walked hand in hand through the party. How she felt so happy right now. It wasn't from the mind blowing kiss or the great party; it was because for the first time Mikan Sakura goes to a party with the guy she really likes.
She knew deep down that Natsume had been very patient with her. And she can't thank him enough for that...but somehow, she wished that she could just let him hear what he wanted to hear from her.
'But that would be wrong. I want to be sure with it. I don't want to force myself, although I know it's selfish of me, I just hope that we'll stay like this much longer.' She though as she just stared at him.
Natsume felt Mikan's stare the whole time they were walking and she looked down at her, "Something wrong?"
Mikan's smile grew as she shook her head and said, "No, everything is just perfect."
Natsume smiled as Mikan tiptoed to reach his lips. And he leaned down to capture hers. Although it was just a moment, Natsume felt really happy. Although it was wrong to make out right outside the door of the party, he didn't care. They didn't care.
It just felt so right.
Natsume pulled away and smirked. "I knew it. You just can't resist me."
Mikan hit his arm playfully and stuck a tongue out and replied, "You wish. You're the one who can't control himself around me."
And with that, Natsume just can't resist and neared her once again but a voice interrupted them, "Are you going to make out all night or are you going to enjoy the party of the year?"
It was Hotaru and her cold aura...with Ruka.
Mikan laughed and Natsume just shook his head playfully and looked at Ruka with a smirk. Hotaru passed them by who was being followed by Ruka silently.
Natsume nudged Ruka and said, "So, is she back with her ice wall?"
Ruka rolled his eyes at the comment of his best friend and said, "Sadly, yes. But of course, I have a plan. I always do." And then Ruka grinned at Natsume. Then Mikan popped out of Natsume's side and said, "And she always has toruin your whole plan with her remarks."
Natsume chuckled and nodded a little. Ruka glared at the couple and entered the party looking around to see if the Ice Queen can be easily spotted.
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Kitsuname and Anna were seated silently inside the car. They had a huge problem. Kitsuname's car overheated and now they were stuck in the middle of the street. Kitsuname has already called for help.
It was a good thing Koko was planning on riding his Limo to the party with Sumire...which means, they have enough room for two.
"I am so sorry." Kitsuname said for the hundredth time tonight as he hit the steering wheel.
Anna looked at her with reassuring eyes and said, "It's okay. I mean, I like this...just seating here with you." Anna then looked at Kitsuname trying to read his expression. She saw how frustrated he was. She reached out to touch his face and she felt him relax.
"You look really pretty on that dress...and I wanted to show you off to everyone. I guess, that would just have to wait." Kitsuname replied as he touched Anna's hand that was resting on his cheek.
"The party is just starting, we have enough time."Anna said reassuringly, "don't worry, I'm fine sitting here. The party can wait."
Kitsuname removed the hand on his face and pulled her closer. She kissed her forehead and said, "I like this, just having you near me. Maybe we can do this some other time. You know, get away from the city for a while."
Anna's face lit and she said with happiness, "I would love that. Maybe we can go to the beach and swim. And when the night comes, we can just lie down and watch the stars. I've never done that before."
Kitsuname watched as she happily said things that she wanted to do with him. And he finally knew, he was starting to bring Anna out of her shell. He smiled to himself and unconsciously touched Anna's chin and brought his lips to hers.
Anna who was blabbing didn't notice this until he was too close and it was too late to protest. Kitsuname was now kissing her. But this time, it was gently and it was just a lingering kiss. When he pulled away from her, he looked like a lost kid. And so she just smiled at him.
"Were you even listening to me? Or were you just planning to kiss me?"Anna said teasingly followed by a giggle.
"I was listening. And we'll have a time for everything you want to do." Kitsuname whispered to her.
"Promise?" Anna said with a small smile.
Kitsuname smirked and intertwined his hands with hers and said, "Promise."
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Mikan and Natsume have met with the others except, Anna, Kits, Sumire, and Koko. So after going around to see who was there, Mikan sat down at one of the tables and asked Natsume if he could get her a drink from a table nearby.
Natsume stood up and got them both some punch, Mikan just stared at him. As if trying to figure him out. When he returned, he said, "There are more beverages there with alcohol. Don't get drunk."
"Then why are you telling me there are more if I can't even get drunk?" Mikan said with stifled giggle and a raised brow.
"For you to avoid them. I don't want to bring home a girl who is drunk. Got it?" Said to her in teasing manner. Mikan just rolled her eyes and drank what he got her.
After a minute of silence, Mikan looked at Natsume who was just looking at a group of people who were dancing. She then said, "I'm sorry."
Natsume looked at her with a confused look as if asking her to explain further. And she did, "I'm sorry if i ever made you feel rejected or something like that. I know I must confuse you a lot."
Natsume just grinned at her and rubbed her cheeks with his thumb and said, "I understand, don't worry."
"What I want you to know is, I do feel something for you, but i just don't feel so strongly for as you do for me." Mikan explained again.
"MIkan, I understand." Natsume repeated with a smile and pecked her lips. "Now come on, let's dance." Natsume pulled her up and started pulling her towards the crowd of people who were dancing with the loud music.
Mikan rolled her eyes and followed him. They dance until the song was first song was finished. Then when the next song played, it was slow song. Mikan wrapped her arms around Natsume's neck and dance with the song.
Natsume smiled at her and watched as she closed her eyes and just let her body move with his. And before she even opened her eyes to look at him with so much passion she said, "I get the best feeling in the world when you say hi or even smile at me because, I know, even if it was just a second, that I've crossed your mind."
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