A/N : Hey all I wasn't planning on making a new chapter so early , but since my good friend Lord Kharl asked I just had too ! Ha-ha, ah! By the way thanks to everyone who's favorite and followed as well as review this fic. It makes me super happy to see people like this fic as well as my others I've been really sick so I have a ton a of school stuff to do so updates may be slow, so please don't complain. I have a duty to complete my schoolwork first and for most. And I also hold my joint story with my friend Lord Kharl over most of my stories.
Anyway without further delay here's another chapter of Escape.
Disclaimer: I don't own Natsume Yuujinchou.
-Natsume-
Natsume was overjoyed; his first day of school was going to start today. He was finally going to be with other people than exorcists and yokai.
While he was very nervous, he wanted nothing more than to be at school. He wanted to see other people, because as much as Natsume hated being near groups of people. He was very lonely, and would gladly go out of his comfort zone to talk someone.
Natsume smiled, he continued to button up his uniform shirt. He had hidden his wings sticking them cleanly into his back. He would have to keep his shirt on though, because it looked as if he had two large tattooed wings on his entire backside.
They were very beautifully detailed, every feather looked beautiful. The tips of the winged tattoo reached to the back of his thighs. It greatly complimented his creamy pale skin.
Matoba had often told him, the tattoos were the most beautiful things he had ever seen.
Matoba, speaking of his master. Natsume had yet to see him this morning, while they slept in the same room; his master was always up before him. But today it seemed as if Matoba had wanted to avoid Natsume altogether.
It was very odd, but not unexpected. He figured Matoba was still on edge considering Natsume was leaving his side.
But today for once he didn't care how Matoba felt .He just wanted to be free if only for a couple of hours and still under some surveillance.
Today was his day, his first taste of freedom. And nothing was going to bring him down.
Natsume continued his routine of getting ready making sure his school bag was packed, before making his way to the dining area in which only he and Matoba ate in.
-Matoba-
Matoba was not happy, Natsume was starting school. And the very thought of him leaving if only for 8 or 9 hours was a little too great for him to happen.
Natsume was still presumably getting ready that made him even angrier.
"You should stop scowling like Matoba-san, or else you'll get wrinkles before your meant too." an elderly voice chided jokingly.
Matoba turned to his secretary Nanase observing him with what looked like immense amusement.
Matoba glared at her, that old woman dared to mock him. She who had also had lots of doubts that this plan was not good, and would one day build Natsume's confidence to the point of rebellion.
Nanase held her hands, up giving him her white flag. Clearly she knew when to give up and good for her. He was not in the mood for funny jokes; today was going to be very bad for everyone around him.
A sound of a door opening snapped Matoba out of his thoughts .he turned to find Natsume nervously trying to avoid eye contact.
He smiled at this, some things would never change. The power he held over Natsume would never change. Natsume would always cower when he was in his presence.
Matoba only had to be a little patient, and just when Natsume would finally feel happy .He would ruin it, he would crush every ounce of Natsume's courage and turn it into absolute obedience.
Matoba put on a gentle smile and faced Natsume.
"Good morning Natsume, are you excited for your first day?" He asked sweetly.
Natsume looked up at him, his face full of joy. Matoba watched as Natsume got ready to speak. The boy was glowing nervousness, but also a hint of pure joy. A look Matoba rarely saw ever.
"Y-yes." While the answer was short it was all Matoba needed to hear. Natsume's voice held nothing but gratitude.
"I see, come sit down you need to eat before you go." he said lightly.
Matoba remembered something at that moment. He turned back to Nanase who seemed to be observing both he and Natsume with looked at her again and coughed.
Nanase pulled her full attention to him right then.
"Nanase, are you done now?" He asked in a sickly sweet tone.
Nanase flinched a little before she gave her good mornings to both boys and left wishing Natsume luck on the first day. Natsume had bowed to her as she left. And when she was gone Natsume had taken his seat right next to him.
Matoba pulled Natsume to him, hugging the smaller boy close. As much as Matoba hated to be seen as weak. Natsume just that effect on him, but only when they were alone that is.
He let Natsume go after a few moments before ordering him to eat. As NAtsume and he ate he made small conversation.
"I'll be taking you to and from school. "He said strictly, making it clear there was to be no questions asked.
He watched as Natsume just nodded absentmindedly .The boy obviously wasn't going to make any complaints.
Once Matoba had made his final demands he and Natsume finished their breakfast and made it to his car.
Once they started driving, he watched Natsume from the corner. He truly didn't want to go through with this plan; it made him very anxious to be away from his bird.
He returned his attention back to the road; He saw the school grounds quickly showing up on his left side. He mentally sighed; it was time for Natsume to go out for a bit.
He knew he would have to be as good as possible for everything to go as planned.
The car came to a rolling stop; it was as if time itself had slowed down. It seemed to only affect him and Natsume. Speaking of Natsume, his bird hadn't spoken in quite a while. He turned to his bird, to see Natsume fidgeting slightly in his seat.
He guessed Natsume had felt his gaze when the boy looked at him shyly. He smirked, some things never changed. Natsume would forever, be shy in his presence.
"Here we are Natsume. Remember what we talked about though .This is not something to take lightly." he said gently but sternly.
Natsume shook his head; he looked as if he would throw up any moment. Poor thing, but then again Matoba never let many near Natsume.
It was a privilege for those who knew the Matoba clan. Because natsume's presence was a peculiar one, and it was definitely not to be taken lightly. Because when he made Natsume get serious, it meant game on.
Once again he snapped back to reality when Natsume called out his name.
"Matoba-san, are you alright?" Natsume had asked innocently.
"Yes, yes I'm fine and what did I tell you Natsume out in public you are to call me by my name."Matoba teased halfheartedly.
Natsume blushed a beautiful crimson, his bird was clearly embarrassed.
"Of course Mat-Seiji-san." Natsume said quietly. Matoba smirked again; he would always be on top when it came to seeing Natsume's true colors.
"Good, now Natsume go now .Have a …eventful first day. I'll be waiting for you at home." He strained to say.
Natsume nodded at him before opening the door and getting out. He noticed a lot of students had noticed the car and Natsume getting out.
He heard their girlish giggles and some boys whispering, clearly doubting if Nastume was truly a boy. He chuckled .If those children only knew.
Matoba glared at them all, he didn't like them looking or even thinking about his bird. This really made him anxious now .He truly considered getting out of the car and grabbing Natsume before he entered school grounds fully.
He sighed he would just have to hope his servant's would do their job of giving him updates on Natsume hourly.
Matoba sighed out loud; it was going to be a long day.
-Natsume-
Natsume was doing his very best not to cower .Everyone was staring at him, and talking as he passed by. He wanted the stares to stop; he wanted to be out of the spotlight.
All he had to do was the principal's office so he would be introduced to the school and then head of to his class. He just had to handle the stares until then, he could do that. Probably.
He sighed once again; he wasn't paying much attention to where he was going. He bumped into someone.
"Guff, Ah I'm so sorry."Natsume said anxiously. He bowed deeply hoping the person wasn't angry.
"Don't worry, it's my fault too you know? No need to get upset." A boy's voice said calmly.
Natsume looked up, the boy was his age for sure .He had brown hair and deep brown stood up straight.
"Hi, you must be new .I've never seen you before, my names Nishimura."The boy said sweetly.
And I believe I'll leave it there, ha-ha I bet your mad Lord Kharl huh? I did that just for you, you know.
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-Sorrowfulchild