Checkmate
by Autumn Win-dow
Chapter Four: Controntation
"How long do you think you'll be in there?" Mikan asked her best friend worriedly in front of the door of the designated carriage for the chess game.
"As long as we'll need to be."
Mikan looked around anxiously - she was reluctant to let her go and allow both Hotaru and herself to be alone. "Hotaru, what if Kuonji has something planned-"
"He won't have anything planned." The ebony haired female replied confidently as she glanced at her silver watch. "That's why you shouldn't be so worried about being alone. There was a reason why I didn't bring anyone else here."
It was the first time Mikan had heard of such a thing. "Then why-"
"Ready for a fair game, Miss Imai?" Kuonji's smooth voice interrupted their conversation, as he approached from the shadows of the carriage, followed by Natsume, of whom had immediately received a glower from the brunette woman.
"Of course, I'll play as fairly as my opponent." Hotaru left a warning, and Mikan couldn't tell if Kuonji had noticed it.
Hotaru turned back to her and nodded once, before whispering, "Take care."
The two entered the carriage, ready to play the all-in game, leaving Mikan with the one she was most angry with at that moment. She glared at him, brown meeting red, as she stabbed a finger and spoke.
"What's wrong with your head? You decided all of this, didn't you?"
Natsume arched an eyebrow. "And what's wrong with your attitude, talking to a stranger like that?"
"I have every right, Natsume Hyuuga! Don't you understand how terrible a situation Hota- no, not just Hotaru, but your boss, too! A chess game! You're a complete idiot, you know that?!"
A glower silences her immediately. And for some reason, she cannot speak.
A/N: WRITE, JESS, WRITE!
These chapters aren't as progressive as I'd hoped. Hopefully I'll satisfy you with the next ones. Thanks for supporting this new fic... those who are actually reading. HAHA.
