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CHAP 3: The Interaction

Natsume Hyuuga was enjoying his breakfast since yesterday's debacle made him lock himself in his room without any food. He slept and forced himself to forget the lady-as if that was a lady. He didn't even care if some of the glass wares were knocked off the table. What are the footmen for, if they didn't catch it? Well he just doesn't care since he is as hungry as wolf but then he caught a whiff of that mild and tangy smell that he shouldn't smell or maybe Ruka or Imai was just trying to get on his nerve by preparing strawberries for dessert.

"Ruka, Imai, Osagawara, you best inform me that you have fresh strawberries prepare for this morning." Natsume said in a voice that make the two of them shake, one was walking out already and the other one was wondering where he gets the concept of having strawberry early in the morning.

In Mikan's perspective, the so called loyal servants of Hyuuga manor try their best to avoid their master's beastly patient and now she and the two footmen are the only one to face the wrath of the beas- no its Hyuuga-sama, Mikan reminded herself.

"Ruka?"

Ouh-ouh, looks like the footmen will not interfere with them. Very well she'll handle her master's wrath herself. She squared her shoulder and prepare for the war that will happen. She placed herself across from where he was sitting so even when he snaps there would be something between them-the table

"I believe that Ruka-san, will prepare your requested fresh strawberry any minute now, my Lord"

"And a good morning to you too, Ms. Sakura. Why are you here anyway?"

Okay, how was she supposed to answer she is quite famished now… And as if reading her mind, Natsume yelled to the two footmen.

"You idiots, of course she is hungry. Where are your manners? Prepare for her food so that we can send her back with a full belly."

And just like that the two scrambled in their feet and give Mikan a plate with bacons, bread, and freshly cooked sunny side up egg. She gives them a grateful smile that was exchange with a small and encouraging smile from the two footmen. She starts picking up a golden brown piece of meat, when she said.

"Forgive me, my Lord… but you cannot send me back since you're not the one who hired me."

With this statement Natsume arched a brow, cannot? What in the bloody monkey was she saying?

"I can't? I am the master of this house I can do whatever I want!" He yelled.

"Yes, I can see that… even when you are eating… you do what you want, my Lord to the point that you forget the proper etiquette when eating a meal." Mikan answered calmly, while taking another bite of yummy and juicy bacon.

And with that said one of the footmen, specifically the fox eyes, started snorting when suddenly his twin elbowed him. After that little episode the dining area was enveloped with heavy silence since Natsume Hyuuga was boiling with anger. Who the hell is she to make that presumption in his attitude? Who in the world would point out that loudly to a disable and useless person like him? Did she just embarrass him? So that's how she wants to play…

"Oh! Are you sure you're qualified to be my nurse?" Natsume asked through his gritted teeth.

"I have a letter of reference, my lord. Would you like me to give it to you?" Mikan asked after feeling relief with the luke warm tea that was given to her earlier.

"As you can see, Ms. Sakura, I am blind. Surely you will not force someone like me to evaluate your letter of reference?" Natsume said, feeling a little bit triumphant by contradicting this woman's reasons and all. He knows that it was a little bit childish, but who cares as long as he has his revenge.

While the two footmen looks like they are enjoying the little show that is infront of them.

"Well, then I worked as a governess to the Shouda Household for two years teaching their children. After that I quit and served our government by treating the wounds of the soldiers and other people during the war."

"Serving the soldier? What will you gain from that?" Natsume asked with sarcasm.

"It is not the matter of gaining something, you, yourself choose to fight for the country. You should realize by now that they gamble their lives for the sake of the country and its people?" Mikan passionately answered.

"For the country? Most men choose to go to the battle because they know that they can have many advantages from that and if they are fortunate enough to comeback with their full bodies intact, they may be celebrated Heroes and go spending their lives with their vices." Natsume explained logically.

"No! How about those who fight but was forgotten? Those who sacrifice for the country's safety? Some may become heroes but many loose not only their body parts but their dignity. You wouldn't know maybe in the future, you will see someone who was being made fun of but that person tried really hard to be of help to the country." Mikan reasoned out.

Natsume suddenly becomes uncomfortable with her reasons. He questioned his self. Did someone from her past experience it, a lover? A family member? Why the hell was he affected anyway?

"That's why my lord I want to help you adjust to your circumstances. What can I do for you?" Mikan continues.

"There is only one thing you can do….." He stands and walked to where he smells her scent was. She froze on her spot and inhale deeply. He was now behind her seat, his breath, she can feel it in her neck. And then he said…..

"Get the bloody hell out of here!" And with that Natsume staggered towards the door, scratch it three times before finding the knob and slammed the door shot. Leaving, Mikan dumbfounded and the two footmen sighing simultaneously with their master's antics.

A/N: okay, hello there pips! I'm back since I'm a bit frustrated with my assignment that seems to a project in reality I decided to write this chapter as a stress reliever. I'm sorry if I update only now… many things come up… I need to be in study mood to achieve my dreams so yeah...I hope you understand. Or well I blabber many things but I actually just having many excuses, so sorry… Forgive me and Thank You very much to those who alerted, reviewed and put me in their favorite author… I know I didn't deserve it sorry…. But then I don't mind many flames and all now… you can say "Stop it, your story is annoying" or something in the line. But I'll do what I want.