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Chapter: 17

I left as soon as I could after he said that. Once I got into the limo parked outside of the hotel, I laughed my head off.

'What? You can't blame me! It was so freaking random! I can't believe he said that! Did he think it was confession time or something? Aw man, that was gold. I so hope Hotaru got that on video.' I thought while straightening out my clothes before we got to the restaurant mom and I was supposed to meet at.

'Now that I think about it, it was a confession for his love to me.' I blushed randomly. The driver looked back at me thinking I was crazy/ insane.

"Uhm, Madam? Are you okay? Do you have a fever? I could bring you back to the hotel so you can rest, if you like," he spoke up after minutes of silence.

"It's okay Ron. Really," I explained.

Yes his name is American. Why? Well, obviously, he's from America. He came to Japan to find a job because the economy is getting a little hard to get a job over there. (No offense people! I live in America too.) He's new here so he doesn't know I have random emotions at random times of the day.

"If you say so Ma'am, we've arrived at the meeting place. Please exit the vehicle to the right."

"Thank you. I will call you if I need to be picked up. Good bye," I spoke in English. He hasn't learned Japanese fully yet. He is so lucky I learned English when I was a baby.

I entered the restaurant soon after he left. Now let's see if Mother isn't late this time. Where is that lady?

"Mikan! Mikan! Over here! I got us a table!" she shouted.

"Good evening Mom!" I said enthusiastically as I sat down.

"No need for formalities my dearest child. So why are you so happy today. You never are this….. loud, I should say. You would usually just sit down and listen to me with no greeting."

"I can go back to that if you want me to."

"No, no. That's alright."

"SO what was so important for you to clear your appointment today?"

"How do you know that!"

"Well, my dearest Yuka, I'm your secretary, remember?"

"Oh yeah." I rolled my eyes at my mother's forgetfulness. "Well, I have a surprise! I found out that Buchka Na, our closest business partner, is throwing a party!"

"And why is that? He hates parties."

"He is throwing it for a thank you to me for accepting to take care of his from now until I die! Isn't this wonderful!" she exclaimed.

"You did what?" I asked annoyed she didn't confront me on this matter.

"You heard me girl!" she snapped her fingers in front of my face.

"Uhg, you are so childish. How old is his son and what is his name?"

"He is…uhm…."

"You don't know do you. You just said yes right away again right," I stated the obvious.

"Yeah."

"The party is tonight right. Eight o'clock as usual, I'm guessing."

"Yes."

"Okay, I'll be there. I will also be bringing my class mates with me if you don't mind."

"No problem! The more the merrier!" she sang. "Now back to business, why are you acting strangely?"

"Why are you always straight to the point?"

"Why are you trying to avoid my question?"

"I think my smarticles are rubbing off on you."

"From you? Puh-leaze, why do you think I own this company instead of your father?"

"Because you are the smarter one."

"And you get your strength from…."

"Dad."

"And you IQ from….."

"You."

"Right, so that means you get you smarticles from me, right?"

"Yes, Okaa-san."

"Good, and you are more happy because….."

"The guy I like blurted out that he loves me before I left."

"…..I'll kill that guy!"

"Why?"

"Because he didn't come talk to me yet! Who is this guy anyways!"

"Natsume Hyuuga."

"…..Oh my god! Really! That's fantastic! I agree full on! Go ahead now !see you later!" then she pushed me out of the restaurant.

"What kind of Mom does that?" I mumbled. "I didn't even eat lunch yet."

"Oh well, on to the hotel, I guess." Then I started walking to the hotel. I could've called Ron, but I didn't feel like it.

"Let's see, the alley is the quickest route so I guess I get to see them again." I sauntered down the alley. Then some weirdos came up to me and dragged me to some place. I let them. Why? Because I know them. They were my best fighters when I was last here. That was about a couple years ago. "What's up guys? Taking me to the party you guys have been planning while stalking me waiting to see when the next time I'll be here so everything will be ready since you know I'm too busy to take the long way."

"Yes."

"Sounds like fun, but I'm gonna have to pass this one." Then they stopped.

"Your not gonna come to the party."

"Yes."

"Why?"

"Because I already gotta go to one later today."

"But we took so long just to collect everything!" they whinned.

"You mean steel."

"Yeah yeah. Same thing."

"Yeah, what ever. Look I'll drrop by in two days time okay. Then you'll have the finishing touches up."

"Fine. Good bye for now." Then they left.

"So boring! Oh well." I arrived at the hotel about five minutes later. "What's up people! I'm BACK!"

"Hey Mikan!" they called from the hall.

" Guess what you guys?" they opened their mouths but I didn't let them talk. " We are going to a party tonight. There are your clothes I have picked out for you guys on your beds. Please be on your best behavior. We are going to a very formal party to celebrate a new member in my family that apparently mom took off of our business partner's shoulders. So go to your rooms and prepare! You have one hour. Once done please meet in this room. Now scat!"

They shuffled around and ran to their room. How I got clothes in their room you ask. I ordered Ron to do it a little bit ago. An hour passed and everyone was in their respective gowns/suits.

"Thank you for your corporation. There are limos outside. One third of the class goes into limo number one. Another third in the second and the last third follow me. Any questions!"

"Yes how are you dong all this?"

"I am my mother's secretary. I always do this kind of thing."

"Oh."

" That all. Good. Now let's go." We filed out and got to our destination on time. We walked elegantly into the dining pavilion and sat at our tables. Hotaru, Anna, Nonoko, Misaki, Submire, and the regular gang sat down with me. It was kinda awkward because Natsume was next to me. We didn't talk. I wanted to but didn't want anyone to listen, so I passed a note to him.

Hey, dude, what's wrong?

Hn

Still embarrassed bout earlier?

…

Don't worry bout it man! I kinda well feel the same?

Why is it a question

Hn

That's my line

Nuhu

Yeahhu

No

Yes

No

Yes

"I said NO!" I whispered

"Well, I said yes." He glared. We had our usual glaring war. Everyone smiled knowing everything is back to normal.

"Welcome ladies and gentlemen! Thank you for attending this special event! I am proud to announce that my business partner's daughter will be taking care of my son, Youichi. Please welcome Mikan Sakura Yukihira to the stage!" The crowd clapped wildly as I walked up to the stage. As expected of mother. She forgot to tell me that I am the care taker.

"Thank you Mr. Na. It is an honor to have your son in my family," I smiled warmly. "Youichi I suspect you are about nine years old am I right?"

" How did you know Mikan? I never told your Mother that."

"I have my resources." The audience laughed. "Anyways, Youichi, welcome to the family! I will now be your okaa-san!" I stared at him. He's is so cute! Silver hair, emerald eyes and a microscopic smile on playing his lips. I walked down and hugged my new found 'son'.

"Thank you," he whispered.

"No problem."

" I am guesing you are only showing half of your personality."

"Very observant. You are right. My other side is deadly. Don't get on my nerves kid."

"I'll try to," he smirked.

"Good, we will have a great time together."

We walked back to my table hand in hand. Youichi sat on the other side of me. My class had an awesome time at the party. Once we got to the hotel, they all collapsed on the floor and fell asleep.

"Youichi, come with me, you'll be going everywhere with me from now on."

"Okay." I dragged him to my room and got him in his pajamas. When Youichi fell asleep, I went into the living room to find Natsume sitting on the couch.

"Oh hey, what are you doing in here?"

"I'm waiting for you to hurry your butt up."

"For what?"

"To ask you: Will you be my girlfriend?"

(End! Kidding! I'm going to finish this story up in this chapter.)

"Nah, I don't feel like it."

"WHAT! Didn't you say you like/ love me back too!"

"Yes I did, but I don't feel like going out with you right now."

"Why!"

"Sure."

"Sure what?"

"Sure I'll be your girlfriend."

"What the heck!"

"I said right now, not never meaning I will in the future. And right now is the future from a minute ago."

"Now you're confusing me."

"Exactly."

"Crazy lady."

"Thank you. Now get out."

"Fine! Night." He left after that.

"He's Otou-san right Okaa-san."

"Yes Youichi. He is. Come on, let's go to bed."

Next day

"And then I finally said yes!" I explained how Natsume asked me.

"Wow Mikan! That was awesome! I am so glad you are back to your old self again," Anna sighed.

"I am too. I kinda miss it."

"This is her old self?"

"Yes, more happy, bubbly, happy-go-lucky, etc." Hotaru explained. "HE asked you the same way right."

"Yeah."

"I'm hungry!" Youichi yelled.

"Okay okay! Here, now eat your food!"

"YUMMY! Waffles!"

"Where are my waffles?" Natsume asked.

"Go make them yourself."

"Please," he grumbled.

"Sure, Nat."

"Me too!" everyone yelled.

"Alright, fine!" I smiled at them.

"This is really good! Thank you Mikan/ Okaa-san/ Baka!"

The end

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