Author's Note: I really panicked when I noticed that I accidentally replaced chapter 1 with chapter 2. So I'm really sorry. Hahaha.

pukite-chan - Thanks! If you hadn't told me that, I probably wouldn't notice! Haha!

A Debt To Pay

Tsubame Sakura

Chapter 1:

(Mikan's point of view all the way through)

I walked around the school, holding my finished read books that were resting on my arm, and a book that was open which I held with my other hand. I struggled, because I was still holding my cup of juice that I just bought from the cafeteria.

I was in a hurry, of course. Since I really need to study for this week's exam, but I couldn't concentrate because I can sense people staring at me, it only had been 15 minutes, I tried not to have any eye contact with anybody. I was distracted by their unnecessary stares. I was really distracted.

You were probably wondering what happened with my normal life? Well, I was a geek, a loser, a nobody to be précised. But my 'normal' life had just been ruined by a loathed person. I loath that person. He was called Hyuuga, Natsume Hyuuga.

FLASHBACK (15 minutes ago.)

I was in a cafeteria, trying to by a juice in a cup, which I had successfully done. I went out and held my books. I read my book in algebra, I wasn't really paying any attention to the things around me, and so I kept on reading and reading.

I noticed that my juice was spilling so I hurried my walk, trying not to run. But I kept on reading. I was about to turn from the hallway to my classroom. But then there was a person who suddenly appeared before me, I had no reflexes to I was not able to dodge him.

BANG

I heard a loud sound. Great, I was studying my head out and now my butt hurts? This day couldn't get any worse, could it?

I was on the floor, my eyes closed because of the pain I was feeling. "Ouch." I said, rubbing my bottom with my hands.

"Tch, damn it." I heard someone say, I opened my eyes as quickly as possible for me to know what was going on.

Oh my God, I thought as I realized that my juice was spilled on his shirt, then my eyes averted to his things, OH MY GOD, I repeated my mind, okay, the juice really went to his things. And… his…

"You spilled your damn juice on my damn laptop." Okay, now that's expensive.

Wow, well he curses a lot.

"I'm really, really sorry!" I shouted, as I took out my handkerchief and wiped it on him.

He suddenly shrugged my hand off, "Don't touch me." He said with a glare.

I backed off a little; a sudden chill went up my spine when he glared at me, hot-tempered much? I thought, looking a little terrified.

"What will you do about this?" He asked, holding up his book sized laptop on him hand, it was covered with my juice. I guess it landed there first.

But I didn't know what to do. Though, I was able to utter, "Huh?" I asked him, also to myself. What am I going to do about it?

Oh right, "D-don't worry, I'll repay for it." I said, as I hesitated a little, I was really worried how much it cost, but I just really know that it was expensive.

"I have another one, so you don't need to repay for the laptop." He said.

I sighed in relief, "Really?" I asked my head lifted up to see his face, which reminded me; I only focused on his laptop but not on his face. When I saw him, I was in great shock.

Natsume Hyuuga, the most popular guy in school?! He was the one I bumped into?! His voice cut off on what I was thinking.

"But that doesn't mean that you don't have to repay me." He said.

My jaw dropped open, how stupid can I get? I should have expected that I still need to repay him for breaking his laptop.

"S-so, how much does it cost?" I asked, I tried to keep my voice even.

"300,000 yen" He said casually. My jaw opened even wider.

"3-300,000 y-yen?!" I shouted unconsciously. I noticed that other students were already staring at us. I panicked so I just picked up my books and wiped the liquid.

"Yes, I know, looking at you, you can't afford much, am I right?" He said, as he smirked.

Damn rich bastard, I thought, feeling offended.

"Since silence means an actual 'yes' you'll just have to do something else for me." He said, "Hmm, like being my servant for a year?" He asked, so sure of himself.

"I'm sorry, say what?" I asked, shocked. I was making sure that I did hear that right. Servant? For a year? I think I didn't hear it right.

"Are you deaf? I said, you, being my servant for a year." He repeated himself. The other students laughed, I almost forgot, we weren't the only ones here.

"What do you mean I'm going to be your servant for a year? Are you joking?" I asked, as I held back a laugh.

"Do I look like I'm joking?"

I stopped, yeah, he doesn't look like he's joking, and "That is utterly absurd." I said, well mostly muttered. Not looking at him.

"It may be absurd, but I guess you don't have any choice, how will you repay for it except this?" He asked. Opps, I guess he heard me.

"I can always get a part time! I can't be your servant!" I said wearily. "I can repay it anytime! Just give me some time to work." I continued.

"I want it repaid now." He said stubbornly.

"But –"

"No buts, you'll be my servant starting tomorrow and I expect you to do it properly." He said as he walked away. I heard some chuckles and laughs.

"Haha, that loser is actually going to serve Natsume-kun? Well, I want to see that sight!" I heard a girl say, as she left.

Hehe, well I want to see you drown! I thought to myself, sarcastically. Then I realized that I was in a horrible situation.

Daamn!! I can't believe something like this happened to me!! I thought stomping my way towards my classroom.

Though it was mostly my fault, I don't know why I keep cursing that Hyuuga! I just know unexpected things will happen when I start working for that loathsome guy! Though I really and most definitely sure that I will never ever fall in love with the likes of him during the future times.

I just know I won't fall in love. And I will never let that happen. Not in a life time.

Author's Note: