3rd chap...this chapter is pretty short and is more like an intro for the next chapter.
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"Natsume here's your mail," Oji-chan plainly said while handing the letter.
Natsume took it and put it on his study desk. He decided he was going to read it later after dinner. He received letters at least once a week now so it became routine, not that he didn't appreciate them. Without these letters, he would lose the one link he had to his sister.
"Nat-su-me." Mikan said in a sing-song way. "Guess what today is?"
"What? Is it your ojii-chan's birthday or something?" He knew it wasn't his birthday and Mikan's birthday passed a few months ago. Her grandpa planned a party for her and everything.
"No." She said, dragging the no. She was definitely excited about something.
He sighed. "Just tell me. I'm not going to guess it right anyway."
"It's your one year anniversary with us!" She said jumping in joy.
"How is that something to be happy about? Baka"
"Because it means that for a whole year of your life, you've been living with us. That means a lot to me. That makes you officially part of my family."
"I told you already-"
"Yes I know you told me I'm not your family, but that's because you already have a family. But I don't have that so Natsume… even if I'm not part of your family, you're still a part of mine." She said with a sheepish smile.
Her words stunned him. It was stuff like this that surprised him most about her. How could she claim to treasure him so much when all he did was distance himself or call her names. How could she continue to remain by his side when he never showed any interest in her.
He was now thinking about school. Whenever she got the chance, she would try and talk to Natsume, whether it was during recess or when their classes joined together for an activity.
"Look, I even made a present for you."
It was wrapped and even had a bow on it. He ripped the wrapping paper out roughly.
"Natsume! You have to do it gently or the decorations might come off.
The gift was a picture frame decorated with shells glued on the frame. Mikan collected those shells when her grandpa took her and Natsume to the beach. The picture inside was Natsume and her standing in the front yard of their house. When Mikan's grandpa told her to take a picture with Natsume, she wrapped her arm around his shoulder slightly pulling him down because of the height difference. He pushed her off but thankfully the picture was taken just in time before it happened.
"Why would you choose such a bad picture of you?"
"I look very good in that picture. At least I'm smiling. You have that stupid angry look on your face like always."
He threw the frame on the bed and walked out.
"Hey you can't throw it like that! Baka. The shells might fall out."
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After dinner, Natsume went to his room and grabbed the letter before lying on his bed. The room now had a bed with a side table, a closet, and a study desk to do his homework. It looked completely different compared to the empty box it was the day he arrived.
He unfolded the letter and read through. It was the usual. Aoi asking him how he was and what he's been doing lately. The difference between her letters and his was that she would actually reply to him with details whereas he would say I'm fine or nothing much. The part that caught his eye was the end of the letter.
…Dad finally said we can come see you. We'll be coming next week on Friday. I can't wait! See you then.
He exhaled loudly. He didn't know if he wanted to see his father, but if it meant he could see his little sister, then it would be worth it. He turned to his left and the first thing that came to sight was the frame Mikan gave him earlier today. He picked it up and stared at it for a minute before placing it back on the side table.
One year huh. He thought about how his family was going to visit and also the conversation he had with Mikan. He wondered, what is family?
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