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He picked up the kid by his collar and asked Mikan "Who is he?"

"Natsume put him down!" Mikan said.

Natsume reluctantly put him down and asked her again who he was.

"So tell me again why he's here." Natsume said.

"I told you. You-chan went ahead of the family." Mikan said brushing her long brown hair.

The two were currently in Mikan's bedroom, Natsume was sitting on Mikan's bed while Mikan was in her vanity mirror.

"Your family is really getting on my nerves."

"Why?" Mikan asked looking at the lad who was lying down on her bed.

"You're seriously asking me that." Natsume said raising an eyebrow.

"I know I know." Mikan said as she comforted the young lad.

It's been two days since Youichi arrived and the two have not spent any time alone with each other.

"I miss you too Natsume." Mikan said hugging him.

Natsume tighten his arms around Mikan, burying his face in Mikan's hair.

"How about this, we can go to Central Town tomorrow. I'll ask Anna or Nonoka to take care of You-chan for a few hours." Mikan suggested.

"Hn." Natsume said half smiling.

"You better go Natsume. It's already Night time." Mikan said.

Natsume didn't budge and continued to lie down.

"Mou, Natsume don't be so stubborn." Mikan pouted at him. She took his hand off her waist and sat down.

"Nah, I rather sleep here for the night." Natsume said smirking, one eye open.

"You pervert!" Mikan said throwing a pillow at him.

"I said I'm only sleeping. You don't have to blush like that Ichigo." Natsume smirked.

"Waaah I hate you!" Mikan said hitting him constantly with a pillow.

"But you love me." Natsume teased.

"Fine!" Mikan stomped out of her bedroom.

"You're so easy. Ichigo." Natsume smirked and went after her.

The next day

Natsume raised an eyebrow and glared at the young brunette.

"What's this?" he asked glaring at the brunette.

"Sorry Natsume, he wouldn't budge. You-chan wouldn't let go off my hand for a second." Mikan apologized.

Natsume sighed "Do I have a choice Polka?"

"Thanks Natsume!" Mikan said ignoring the name.

"Let's go." Mikan said interlacing her right hand with his left hand while her other hand held by Youichi.

They spent the rest of their time exploring the Central Town. They went to various shops. One particular shop caught Youichi's eye which he pulled Mikan in along with Natsume much to his dismay. He wanted to spent time with his nee-chan. Alone. But then she had to pull him in too. Annoying jerk. He thought.

"Look Nee-chan, Usa-chan!" Youichi said cutely as he showed the bunny to Mikan.

"It's so cute You-chan!" Mikan squealed "Right Natsume?"

"Yeah cute." he rolled his eyes in sarcasm.

"Mou Natsume, you could be so unappreciative." Mikan said hitting him with the bunny's hand.

"At least I appreciate your effort to not wear Polka anymore. Peaches." he teased.

"What do you...AH!" she exclaimed realizing what he meant.

"You pervert!" she whined lightly punching him in his chest.

Unknown to the couple Youichi eyed Natsume with anger and jealousy. He knew from the start that he disliked this man. Now he just hated him. Despicably.

"Nee-chan..." Youichi said pulling his sister's dress.

"Yes You-chan?" Mikan said.

"Can we go home already?" Youichi said rubbing his sleepy eyes.

"But we haven't eaten lunch yet You-chan." Mikan said.

"I really sleepy nee-chan." Youichi whined.

Mikan looked at Natsume apologetically before sighing.

"Okay You-chan. Could you hold on till we get back to the dorm?" Mikan asked.

"I'll try Nee-chan." Youichi said.

"That's my little brother." Mikan said as she held his hand.

"Natsume, sorry about this." Mikan said.

"You owe me Peaches." Natsume said before pulling her to a tight hug.

"I'll make it up to you. I promise." Mikan said giving him a soft lingering kiss.

"Hn."

"See you later." Mikan said.

"Nee-chan?"

"Hmmm?"

The siblings were currently in Mikan's bed, lying beside each other. Mikan was brushing Youichi silver hair.

"Why do like him?"

Mikan's eyes widen in surprise at his question but smiled before answering "Honestly You-chan, I have no idea. He teases me a lot. He's a bit mean. He's arrogant and possessive but he protects me. He makes me feel like I'm the most precious thing in his life. He's always there when I'm sad. I feel like I can't live without him in my life." she blushed at her own words.

"Nee-chan you love him, don't you?" he asked.

"So much." she said.

Youichi saw something he knew that he himself can never give his nee-chan. He saw happiness. She's happy. More importantly she is happy with him.

"You-chan are you okay?" Mikan asked.

"I'm fine nee-chan." Youichi said smiling at his sister.

At that moment they heard a few knocks on Mikan's door.

"You better get that Nee-chan." Youichi said.

"I'll be right back." Mikan said closing the bedroom door.

Youichi lay on his back and sighed "I lost."

"Nee-chan will never leave me right?" a younger Youichi asked as they played in the field of

flowers in Sakura Estate.

"I won't." Mikan said placing a crown of flowers in Youichi's hair. "Because nee-chan loves

You-chan very much!" she giggled.

"Really?" Youichi tilted his head to the right.

"Yep. We'll always be together. I promise." she said entangling her pinky with his.

"A pinky promise can never be broken You-chan!" she said.

"Then I promise to make you happy Nee-chan!" Youichi said.

"Natsume. Why are you here?" Mikan asked as she let him inside.

Natsume placed the paper bag he was holding in her hands. It had the label "Sunset Lounge" in its center.

"This is?" she looked at the contents.

"Spaghetti Napoleon and strawberry shortcake." she placed them on the table after reading the labels on their containers.

"You haven't eaten." he said as if answering her unsaid question.

She smiled and kissed his cheek. "You're so sweet!"

"Whatever."

"Wait a minute. I'll call You-chan."

"You don't have to Nee-chan. I'm here already." Youichi appeared from the bedroom.

"Look You-chan, Natsume brought lunch for us. Come on, sit down." she ushered him to a seat beside Natsume. "I'll get the plates and drinks okay. Wait a minute." she said disappearing in the kitchen.

An awkward silence hovered around the two before Natsume spoke up.

"If you hate me, go ahead but I won't leave Mikan." he said.

Youichi look at him straight in the eyes. Brilliant Topaz to Bloody Crimson.

"I admit defeat." he said.

"What?" Natsume asked.

"Nee-chan loves you. I know that now." he said.

"I will leave her in your hands but if you hurt or make her cry. I swear, I'll hunt you down." Youichi glared at him.

Natsume smirked at his determination. "I won't hurt her. Plus it's not like you're strong enough to defeat me."

They glared at each other. It almost like lightning was shooting out from their eyes.

"I'm back!" Mikan said cheerfully oblivious to the tense atmosphere the living room had.

"What did I miss?" she asked placing the plates in the table.

"Nothing Nee-chan! Natsume-nii-chan just earned my seal." Youichi smiled.

"Eh? Really? You're not joking You-chan?" Mikan said happiness filled her heart.

"Hai."

"That's great!" she hugged Youichi tightly "Natsume I'm so glad."

"What seal?"

"This." Youichi touched his forehead lightly. At that moment a tiny black rose appeared in his forehead before disappearing again.

"What's that supposed to do anyway?" Natsume asked.

"You have You-chan's blessings." Mikan smiled.

"I'm hungry Nee-chan!" Youichi exclaimed cutely.

"Alright let's eat!" Mikan said.

"So many things happened already." Mikan said.

"Yeah."

They were strolling, holding hands along the Sakura Trees which were currently covered with thick snow. Youichi decide to give them a gift and stayed with Sia and Blanca.

"You confessed to me, I found out I'm deeply in-love with you." Mikan said her cheeks flushed from the cold. She gazed at him lovingly.

"Beautiful" he thought as he pulled her closer to him.

"You have Youichi's blessings now Natsume. Nothing could make me happier." Mikan said as she wrapped her hands around his body.

"I love you Mikan." he whispered in her ear. His warm breathe sending shivers to her body.

"I love you too."

He leaned down and kissed her. Sweet and Softly.

To be continued...

Chapter 11: Youichi

Ruu:-sighs- Well another Chapter done.

Hiro: Why didn't you put me in this chapter?

Ruu: Well Hiro-kun you will be in the next chapter.

Hiro: Care to give me a sneak preview?

Ruu: Well, I can give you a clue. -reading her ideas notebook-

Hiro: I wanted a sneak preview but I guess a clue will have to do.

Ruu: Tell him the key words, Ruka-kun, Hotaru-san, Chii-chan.

Hotaru: -helds up a signboard- Big Revelation

Ruka: Expensive

Chii: Forever

Ruu: The first reader who can guess what will happen in the next chapter correctly will be awarded with a chance to know what will happen in the next chapters. So send me your guesses.

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