CHAPTER 2:
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"He's here! Chi-chan! He's here!" Chaertai squealed beside Chisaki. Wait Chaertai knows Natsume?
"Mikan he's the one at the bar, you know? The person we thought was Tsubasa?"
"R-really?" He saw me that time? Oh, God, he might think I'm a…a…I'm not gonna say it.
I looked at him.
He looked at me.
I looked away.
He didn't look away. Deym.
Well, he is why I dreamt of being a Hyuuga when I was a kid. We were childhood friends when we were 10. And I fell in love with him…God, I don't want to remember…Ever!
"Hey, Mikan, can you ask Tsubasa if I can have Natsume as a birthday present?" Chaertai smiled sweetly at me.
"What?"
"Oh, please. I super, doper love him! Please?"
"W-what? I…can't Chaertai."
"But it's my birthday today…"
"I'm…I'm…"
"What's going on?" Natsume appeared beside Chaertai. I didn't notice him walking—he smiled. At Chaertai. What?
"It's your birthday? Happy birthday then." Why did he smiled at Chaertai? He never smiled at anybody…even me!
"T-thank you." Chaertai smiled shyly. Lucky you.
I looked (again) at Natsume.
He was looking at me. And I was just dazed. I felt like it was only the two of us. I felt…cheesy. I snap out of it when I heard someone clap.
"Okay, okay! Everyone's here? Good." It was our Wedding planner, Eisen. "Remember everyone…Tomorrow is the wedding rehearsal! 10:00 a.m sharp. Were going to rehearse at St. Blossom's church. 10:00 a.m sharp, okay? No lates! Youichi? Natsume! Okay!" If I want a Perfect wedding, Eisen wanted it more.
I felt Natsume still looking at me. I'm holding myself from blushing. So I walk towards Tsubasa and hug his arms.
It's my wedding on Tuesday, please, stop this erratic beating of my heart. It's supposed to be for Tsubasa! Oh, C'mon!
"Hey, Chaertai…do you want to have a birthday date with me?"
There was an eerie silence when Natsume asked Chaertai.
I slightly cough to erase the awkward atmosphere.
"Yes…" she smiled
I cough louder.
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"Uhh, Miss, stop pulling the ribbons." Said the saleslady. That's when I stop pulling them.
"Sorry…"
I was walking in Central Mall later that day. I was thinking to buy a gift for my Husband-to-be, Tsubasa.
Suddenly, I'm not in the mood. What's happening to me? I'm supposed to be happy! I'm getting married! I'm going to be a Hyuuga!
"Hey, Chaertai…do you want to have a birthday date with me?"
"Yes…"
Yeah… a Hyuuga. But …I want N-Aoi to be my husband. Who am I kidding? I can't admit that I'm—
"ahh!" I slipped. Why didn't I notice a slippery sign? I closed my eyes to feel the impact but instead I felt 2 strong arms holding me from falling.
"You're still clumsy?" I know that voice. I open my eyes and saw the most handsome (how many times do I have write it?) face I have seen in my whole life. Natsume's.
I stand up. Natsume was still holding my waist.
"Uhm…" he took it off.
"What are you doing here?"
"Shopping. You? Your date finished?"
"Maybe…" And what? Don't tell me they're still dating? It has been 3 hours! Not that I'm timing them…God, no.
We were walking silently. It was very awkward.
"Do you want to eat?"
"Yes." I bit my lip. Why did I say yes immediately?
Natsume smiled. "You're still a glutton?"
"Shut up." I pretended to be in a bad mood. Who would be in a bad mood when you're with him?
"C'mon." he hold my hand and drag me to a restaurant.
His hands felt warm. I felt more secure… Why? Why did he come back now?
O.o
We ended eating burgers and fries in the parking lot. All the restaurants are full, and now we're eating peacefully with a sunset as scenery in front of us.
"You and Tsubasa…huh?"
"Yeah."
There was an awkward silence again. I can't believe were talking like this.
"You and Chaertai?"
"No."
"Huh?"
"She's cute but she's already in love with someone else."
"You."
"No." He smiled again. At ME. "Someone…his first name starting with J." (Hmm, sino kaya yun Bea? :D)
"Oh…" that was a relief. Oh ,NO,NO! I was not relieved!
I close my eyes and shook my head. This isn't happening. Calm down, Mikan. Breathe in and out. Why can't this stupid heartbeats stop! I can't help blushing…what in—
I felt warm lips in mine.
It was calming. Wait—
I open my eyes and saw… Natsume kissing me! I pushed him. This is WRONG! ! I slapped him. Hard.
And…and… he looked at me with this guilty face…
So I did what girls usually do after a surprising kiss.
Blushed and RUN.
This is FREAKING WRONG!
NO! NO! Don't say it…PLEASE.
I stopped running and fell down on my knees.
I was still in love with him.
I still love him.
--O.o—
"Natsume!" said a little 10 year old brunette.
"What?"
"Oh, are you angry?"
"No, irritated more likely."
"Well then. I think I'm going back when you're not irritated anymore." Mikan started to walk away.
"What is it? Tell me already."
"It's not that important."
"Oi, Little girl, tell me already…"
"Stop calling me little girl, If I wasn't in love with you—" Mikan covered her mouth with her hands.
Natsume looked shock but more amused. "Mikan, your—"
Aww. I fell down in my bed.
What time is it?
"It's 9:30." Oh, 9:30.
"Chaertai! What are you…"
"They thought you were going to be late… well I'm here!"
"Oh, right…9:30…it's already 9:30?" I run to my bathroom.
"Told you…"
I shook my head and look at myself in the mirror. Tomorrow's the big day! I smiled. But it looked fake.
What should I do?
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"Where is the priest?" Eisen was freaking out.
"Oh, didn't we tell you? The priest is not attending the rehearsal."
"Ayumi! Kazumi!" the two just gave her a peace sign.
It was rehearsal day. I look dreadful. It was like a funeral rather than my Wedding.
"You..." Eisen pointed Koko. "You'll be the temporary priest…go."
"Nice. I always wanted to be a priest." Koko smiled as he went to the end of the aisle where the altar is.
"Dearly beloved…I am the priest"
"Oh, shut up…" Eisen looked more dreadful than I am. Hmmm, must be the pressure.
"Everyone in their places please! You, Best man-" My heart skipped."-beside the groom. Everyone! Bridesmaids, groomsmen, line up! Mikan at the end. Okay?" I nodded. "Okay, Music!"
The piano started playing. The entourage started marching. I don't know why but my heart is beating fast. I walked slowly down the aisle.
"Faster, Mikan and look at your Groom not the floor." Eisen pinpointed.
I walked faster and looked at my groom—err—best man. I was dazed again by his dreamy eyes.
Because of that I've done something embarrassing. I tripped before I reached the altar. And those familiar strong hands help me up again.
"I-I'm sorry" I'm stuttering. Tsubasa's just behind him. Oh my… kill me now or forever hold your peace!
I cleaned myself and smiled at Tsubasa, completely ignoring Natsume and make my way to the altar.
"Are you okay?"
"Yes."
"Dearly beloved we are here to witness…blah,blah,blah,blah blah."
"KOKO!"
"Okay, Okay… so if anyone I mean ANYONE…"
"KOKO!"
"Anyone here who doesn't approve of this union speak or shout now or forever hold your peace and your broken heart,"
There was silence.
"Uhm. Anyone? Name starting with—"
"This is just a rehearsal KoKo…" I said. I want to go home now and cry. It feels like I'm going to commit the biggest mistake in my life.
"No one? You sure? Okay, blah-blah. You may kiss the bride."
I closed my eyes waiting . But someone drag me away from the altar. It was… Natsume.
"Hey! Wait a minute! Stop!"
"There's no wedding going to happen tomorrow." I was stunned. And Natsume kept dragging me.
"Eisen!" oh yeah. Eisen fell unconscious.
"Get a priest!"
"I'm a priest!"
"Natsume…" He stopped.
"Mikan you're going to be my wife, no matter what happens. For better or for worse."
"Stop calling me little girl, If I wasn't in love with you—" Mikan covered her mouth with her hands.
Natsume looked shock but more amused. "Mikan, your… your gonna be my wife! I'm going to marry you no matter what!"
I smiled at that memory. But tears fall down my face.
Natsume wipe them away. "I love you." I cried harder.
"Stop crying, idiot."
"I-I can't help it! Why now?" Natsume looked at the people inside the church.
"I'm going to explain, on the way…lets go."
"Where?"
"To another church, lets get married." He dragged me away, laughing.
"So that's Natsume's way of saying 'I object?'" Tsubasa asked suddenly.
"You look fine with it."
"Yeah. I know she's still in love with him." Tsubasa put his arms around Misaki.
"What? Wait. Don't touch me."
"Let's go. I'll tell you on the way. Mi-chan, will you marry me?"
"S-shut up!"
"AWW!"
"So the best man became the groom." Hotaru said. She was taping the whole scene from the start, actually.
"Can I be the priest again?"
"No! I want to be one!"
"But you're a girl."
"And you're gay."
"Shut up!"
"Ooh, Eisen rises from the dead."
"Well at least it was…the PERFECT WEDDING, Right?"
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THAT WAS FINISHED YEY!
AGAIN…
CHAERTAI! AHLABYU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
XOXOCHISAKIXOXOX
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