MISPER

Hero

''It's a miracle, but after weeks of a massive search, the police finally solved the case of the serial killer Persona. His last almost victim, 25 year old Mikan Sakura who had been kidnapped three weeks ago, escaped, killed Persona in self-defence and gave birth at the spot.'' Explained the long-haired reporter in front of the camera.

''According to the police, Sakura-san was being held captive in a wooden room under the ground in the middle of the forest, near a few holiday cottages. As she was about to give birth, Persona let her out. The young woman used that moment to hit the man with a flashlight and escape. She ran 4 kilometres.'' The reporter stopped dramatically.

''4 kilometres! She was giving birth and she was still able to run 4 kilometres with the serial killer right behind her. The serial killer Persona caught up with her at this lake right behind me.'' The camera zoomed the place. ''The young mother hit him with a bar she took from one of the cottages she was trying to hide in minutes before he caught up with her, and killed him before he could do anything to her. She was lying out here the whole night and in the morning, her son was born.''

The camera zoomed the reporter again.

''The young mother was extremely lucky to have survived. She saved herself, while half of Japan was looking for her. We can only congratulate Mikan Sakura, the police and volunteers for doing everything possible to help in this case. Speaking for the evening news, Narumi Anju.''

Mikan smiled as she was watching the TV and put it on silent after the news ended. She was lying in her hospital bed, her son in his own bed. They had to put them together, because hordes of journalists tried to get in and take photos.

Mikan felt happy. She was alive. Her son was alive. And her mother had visited her, looking far healthier than before.

The door of her room opened and in came Natsume Hyuuga. Mikan smiled at him and he smiled back. She really was happy. Inspector Natsume Hyuuga had finally asked her out on a date. Well… They would go once she would feel better.

''Hey…'' he greeted, kissing her front head.

She was still not used to this, but it made her feel giddy and giggly, and she liked it. Natsume glanced at Youichi and when he saw he was sleeping, he smiled and let him be.

''Hey yourself. How was your day?'' she asked as he sat on the chair next to her bed, holding her hands. Natsume shrugged, pulling off his jacket. ''Hectic. We've got a lot of paperwork to finish and the press…'' he groaned, grimacing at the thought. Then he looked at her. ''How do you feel?''

Mikan shrugged. ''All right. I have to talk with a shrink from now on to prevent any mental damage, but I think I'm going to be ok. I don't have nightmares and I'm not afraid. I think the fact that I faced him, saved me in a way. Although…'' she grimaced. ''My feet still hurt from running.''

Natsume chuckled, kissing her knuckles. ''If that's the only problem, then I'm happy.''

''Mhm…'' she gazed at him lovingly.

He played with her fingers, his heart unusually rushing. ''I can't believe what had almost happened.'' He muttered. Mikan squeezed his hand. ''We're alive. That's what matters.''

''But we were so slow, he could ha-''

''But he didn't. I told you I'm strong. And you guy found us.''

''Yeah.'' He exhaled, kissing her hand. ''Thank Kami-sama for that.''

''Natsume…''

''Hm?''

She smiled. ''Just trying out saying your name.''

He smiled back and leaned in, pressing his lips on hers. They gently kissed, then pulled away, gazing at each other.

''You know…'' she started. ''I was thinking a lot about you during… I hoped to see you one more time, because you know… Natsume… I…'' her eyes were moving from him and away and back nervously.

''I'm… I think I'm a little in love with you.'' She finally admitted and exhaled, smiling at him with blushing cheeks. He grinned at her and hugged her. ''Thank Kami.'' He muttered. ''I thought I was the only one.'' He kissed her again, this time like a lover, like someone who felt strongly for the one he was kissing.

''Man…'' he gasped as he pulled away. ''I can't believe I was able to wait so long to do that.''

Mikan giggled. ''I must say it was a little awkward when I first met you.''

''Don't say it… When you walked in and everyone was looking after you… But your mum was missing and you were angry every time I met you…''

Mikan laughed. ''Of course! You guys weren't doing much.''

''I know I know.'' He chuckled, pressing her on the pillow and looking down at her. They were both smiling.

''You're beautiful.'' He told her and she blushed again. ''I tried to stay away from you because you were a victim, but…''

''I made that a little harder for you, huh?'' she smiled, pressing her lips to his.

''You've got no idea.'' He muttered.

They kissed each other for a long time and when they finally stopped, they were both flushed and hard breathing and really had to move a little away from each other.

''But you know, Natsume... You know everything about me, but I… Actually, I have no information about you…'' she smiled sheepishly, and Natsume chuckled. ''All right. What do you want to know?''

''Everything!''

He shook his head, smiling. ''Well… I'm 29, born in November. I have a younger sister and my parents own a bakery. I uh… What else? I had a few girlfriends in the past, but… well… as I said, I usually put work before anything else, so… By the way, I'm on vacation for three months from Monday on…'' he glanced at her and she beamed up at him.

''Really?''

He nodded and she hugged him.

''I'm glad…'' she whispered. ''So… Um… You'll come visit me and such…?'' she actually did not know what he thought about having a girlfriend who was already a mother.

He snorted. ''I think that I'm going to stick around for some time. If you and Youichi won't have anything against it.''

''Against it? You're joking, right…'' she kissed him and made him forget about everything else.

Heh…

He could get used to this…