Chapter 1: Bet, Food, Splash!
Is there a possibility that you fall in love with your best friend? I guess from the movies, yes. In stories, yes. But in real life? Hmm…possible but I'm not quite sure. Wouldn't that break any best friend rule book? I mean a best friend SHOULD always stay a best friend and falling in love wasn't supposed to be included, right? Hmmm…I guess this situation will make you agree.
Mikan Sakura, first year high school at Alice Academy, a co-ed school. That means boys and girls can study here. And in her situation…she's one of the boys. It's not like she likes it but that's how they see her and there's no helping in that. Can you believe it? A girl who has a chest-length brown hair and shining chocolate orbs is considered a guy. Looks like these factors can make you understand.
ONE. She loves sports.
TWO. She's good at it.
THREE. She always hangs out with boys because her best friend, Hotaru Imai, is always busy. She had no other choice but to hang with her other best friend, Natsume Hyuuga.
FOUR. She hides her hair with a cap and with that, she's unbelievably handsome. I should say so myself.
FIVE. She has a tough attitude. She wouldn't give up on ANYTHING. And lastly,
SIX. She does not have a boyfriend nor a crush. And that just adds up on her factors as a boy.
Now you see her dilemmas? Tsk tsk, poor Mikan.
Her daily routine always starts off with a chasing event. And of course, it wouldn't be a chasing event if you don't have the sexy Natsume Hyuuga by your side to add some girls chasing after her, right? Right.
Natsume Hyuuga is the MOST popular heartthrob at the academy. He's well-known in junior high division and even in elementary division. He got girls squeal or should I say scream over him. No girl would pass by him without being trapped by his crimson eyes, messy raven hair, and his asset; his smirk. That's why he's called the prince of the academy.
On the other hand, Mikan Sakura is called the joker. Why? Simple. She's a girl and yet she IS considered as one of the boys of this school. She always has her cap on to hide her beautiful hair. And with that she fooled everyone that she's a boy. And the only thing that makes her a girl on this school is her uniform which is consist of a skirt.
"Natsume-ouji!!" The girls screamed as they run towards their prince, Natsume. They just won't get tired of chasing over him. Every single day they always do the same. Shout. Scream. Squeal. Chase. Would they die if they give this up? Yeah, maybe they would.
"Mikan!! Joker! Matte!" and the other batch showed up.
"Look I'm a girl! Why are you chasing me???" Mikan screamed as she run away. Looks like nobody heard her. She's a fast runner so she was ahead of at least 15 meters from her fans.
"Remove that stupid cap of yours and act like a girl then they'll understand." Someone beside her uttered in a low voice. Natsume is quite good at sports too so he can keep up with her.
"No. Freaking. Way." She said as she glared at the person running right next to her. She has her own personal reason why and now is not the right time to say it.
"It's your fault so don't blame them." He replied in an as-a-matter-of-fact-tone. Yeah, he's right. Don't blame it on her fans that they see her as a boy. Blame her. Ok, that's kinda mean but it's not her fans fault, right?
"Race you to the fountain?" A random bet just ran through Mikan's mouth and challenged him. She's confident. She is the fastest runner that everyone saw especially when her practice time is when she's being chase. So that means she's always practicing since she's always being chase.
"You'll have to treat me a one week's lunch." He said confident on his win.
"What makes you say that you'll win?" She raised a brow at him with a smirk as she said those.
"So it's a bet?" He asked the brunette as she replied with a quick nod and a smile.
Suddenly the two ran as fast as they can like they were chasing each other not minding the girls who are chasing after them who were practically were left behind by the two. Oh, don't under estimate these fan girls. They're not gonna give up the chase. They're persistent and ran a little faster than before but not fast enough to see them who are now gone.
On the other hand, the two heartthrobs are still running. Not ready to give up a one week's lunch bet. This is food we are talking about, hello? This is just the thing that these two wouldn't give up for anything and if I say anything, I really mean…ANYTHING.
Almost there. Just five. Four. Three. Two. One step and…prrrrrrrrrrt. An ear piercing whistle sound was just heard. Apparently Hotaru and his boyfriend, Ruka Nogi, are already there.
"Mikan won." She declared in a monotone. Not even a sign of congratulation was heard as she said those. Yeah, this raven-blackmailer-inventor-and-know-it-all girl is the girl friend of the bunny boy, Ruka Nogi. He was once popular with the girls but since he and Hotaru started dating she made those fan girls go away. I mean, who wants to face the wrath of the lord Imai?
"Here a bottle of water." Ruka said as he one to Mikan and another at Natsume.
"Thanks," said the panting Mikan. And Natsume just nod as sign of thanks. After gulping some water Mikan finally regained energy as she jumped and looked at Natsume as if she's a god now. "HA! Now you owe me a lunch for the whole week! Feel my wrath Natsume Hyuuga! Bwahahahaha!" She laughed evilly.
"Tch," Natsume uttered under his breath. "Just this time Sakura. Just this time." He said before turning around walking his way to the building. Since Mikan is still busy laughing she didn't heard him say these especially saying her name, even though it's just her surname. It's unusual for him to say her name.
Since she's still busy laughing, she was dragged by Hotaru against her will but she got no choice this time. Hey, Hotaru has a small spot for Mikan since she's her best friend.
Finally, they have reached their classroom and as they enter all eyes were on theirs. Mikan and Natsume are already a delightful scene more over if you added Ruka and Hotaru. Now tell me who wouldn't notice these guys? As they walk their way to their seats at the back someone caught their attention.
"MIKAN!" Someone shouted as they turn around and look to the owner of the voice, Sumire.
"Yo Permy, what's up?" Mikan turned and smiled at the green haired girl who just called her.
"How many times do I have to tell you not to call me Permy?" She hated that name that Mikan gave her. Then a loud whack was given to Mikan on her head. Just because her hair looks like seaweed it doesn't give Mikan a permission to call her Permy.
"Ouch. That hurts, Sumire-chan," She pouted as she looked at Shouda. "So what do you need me for?" She quickly regained her old self like her head didn't hurt. Tsk, weird girl.
"Didn't I tell you that you stop wearing that cap and start lying down that hair of yours?" She quickly took Mikan's cap off and everyone stared. It' unusual for the brunette to take her cap off. And everybody who saw that gaped in awe except the three (Ruka, Natsume, and Hotaru) at the back. And as quickly as possible Mikan snatched her cap away from Sumire's hands and put it back on her head.
"Don't you ever do that again!" She fixed her hair that only made her bangs showed from the cap. "Hmph," She pouted and stuck her tongue out to Sumire as she stomped her way to her seat. Lookie here, she's also childish that's quite unexpected from his tough attitude.
"Whatever, everyone knows she looks better when her cap is off." Sumire said to no one in particular as she made her way to her seat.
Classes began after that and after long periods of boring subjects it finally came. LUNCH.
"Come on Natsume, you still have to treat me." Mikan said standing up stretching. She fell asleep the class before it since she already knows the topic and it's SO boring.
"Tch," Natsume replied. Annoyance is quite visible on his voice. He didn't forget that he was beaten and have to treat her for lunch for a week. Could his bad day get any worse?
The four were the last ones to get out of the classroom. And so, as they walk to the hallways no one was there obviously since everyone is already at the cafeteria. Mikan and Natsume led the way while the other two were at the back. They're not the sweet couple type but they're hands that are intertwining with each other say it otherwise. Aww, don't they look cute?
At the cafeteria people were laughing, while some just talk to each other, others are gossiping, and some just wants to stay silent. But when the door opened revealing the four gorgeous students, everyone became silent and looked at their way. The first one to enter was Mikan with her poker face that suits her on becoming the joker of the academy since she does looks like a boy this way. Of course, almost all the girls squealed, even the guys who think of her as a girl who just acts tough. Next one was Natsume. His bored expression already made the girls shout his name. And the last one to enter were Hotaru and Ruka. Ruka's arm was on wrapped around Hotaru's petite waist. Hotaru's look was deadly. Her eyes say that stay away from my man and it was directed to those who were staring at HER Ruka. And Ruka's normal smile is plastered on his face but his aura sends signal to the boy's to stay away from HIS Hotaru.
Yes, they were like gods. Totally hot but deadly gods. Speaking of which, it's like a common sense that once they enter this room you should move aside and just stare at them from afar as the make their way to the counter. Everyone that was lined up made way for them making them in front of the line.
"Oi loser. I want that pizza, that spaghetti, and that chicken. Hmmm. Oh yeah that cake and chocolate sundae too." She said as she pointed her orders. Since she's a sporty girl she eats a lot and this bet is like heaven for her. On the other hand, Natsume can't refuse her so he said what her order over the counter and got the tray then followed her.
Gossips were made over the room.
"Looks like Natsume-ouji is already the servant of Joker."
"This is so unbelievable. Seeing him following her?"
"Are they together now?"
"Maybe he just lost a bet?"
Small noises were heard and the last one is the closest one to the situation he is in now. Mikan is obviously enjoying her time and Natsume is having his worst time. As they sat down on one of the tables, people just can't stop staring at them and they just shrugged it off like it's nothing to them. Actually, they are already used to this kind of stares.
"Ittadakimasu." Mikan just can't wait for the couple to sit down right next to them can't you tell? She's just too excited to eat all of the food she ordered. But not soon enough did she realize that the person in front of her is not eating any. "Oi," she talked after swallowing the food that is stuffed into her mouth. "Why didn't you order anything?"
"Why would I? By then my allowance would be gone." He said not bothering to look at the brunette. Although his rich, he has his own limits. He needs to save too you know especially that he has…oops I'm not gonna say it.
"Eh? Hontou? Hmmm…here. Ahhh." Mikan rolled spaghetti on her fork and was ready to stuff them into Natsume's mouth. As Natsume turned his head to the girl, someone accidentally bumped Mikan's chair causing her to lean forward and made the spaghetti went straight to his face instead on his mouth. Yeah, his day could get any worse.
His vein started popping on his forehead as the brunette tied to smile nervously realizing what she had done. By this time, everyone was already looking at them. Natsume got her cake and aimed it at Mikan's face. Bull's eye! It hit Mikan right on her face. Mikan stood up and got her ice cream then threw it Natsume but he dodged it and landed on the person behind him which is…
"MI-KA-N." Permy stood up and yeah, she's pissed. Wanting some revenge, she got her pudding and threw it at Mikan. Unfortunately, she dodged it and landed on Hotaru. Oh no, you know what this means? Yeah…
"FOOD FIGHT!" Someone shouted and right after foods were thrown from all directions hitting each others faces. This is every student's dream. Well, that's what I think and judging by the look on their faces, they are having fun. Hotaru using her invention shoots her boyfriend food and Ruka smashed her food on her face as they began playing. Mikan is already throwing food on her fan girls who suddenly came to her and wanted to play. Same goes for Natsume. But as the minutes went on the girls were taken by the fun not realizing that their target is no longer in sight. Mikan and Natsume ran away and now they are crawling under the table making their way out of the cafeteria.
As they went out the room, both of them sighed. Mikan looked at him and burst out laughing. His face right now is priceless. The great Natsume Hyuuga is now covered in food. Too bad Hotaru wasn't there to take his picture. Fortunately, Mikan was there to laugh at him. Hey isn't that part of her job as a best friend to tease him?
"So funny. You're all covered with spaghetti sauce and icing." She managed to say in between laughs. To her surprise he pulled her cap down and replied,
"Look who's talking," Too bad Mikan can't see anything that he didn't notice his smile.
"Come on, now. Let's go to the bathroom to clean--" she was cut when he suddenly pulled her hand. She held her cap preventing it to fall down as she followed him. She didn't know where they were going but after a minute or so they finally arrived at the fountain. She stood there dumbfounded on why did he brought her there, a splash of water hit her face. "Uh?" She said in surprise.
"Just a little payback from the food fight. Besides it's better to clean this way than to go to the bathroom." He said as he splashed water on her face.
"Oh, now you're getting it." She warned as she splashed him with water.
After few minutes they're not stained with food anymore but they are soaking wet. And so Mikan removed her cap revealing her beautiful brown hair. This made the raven blushed but managed to control it. She really does look better without a cap. He thought as he stared at the girl beside him.
Mikan turned and splashed her face with water but then her attention was averted to the boy when she realized that he was playing with her hair. "What are you doing?" She asked bluntly.
He made no response and continued to play her hair with the tip of his finger. This only made Mikan's cheeks tint pink. Being quite annoyed by the silence, Mikan shoved her hair that made his finger leave her hair. "I believe you took a liking on my hair?" She asked with a taunt on her voice.
"Hn." He replied as he put her cap back on her head. "You look better when you let you hair fall down like that." He said that made the brunette surprised at his words. THE Natsume Hyuuga saying those words to her the joker? Wow?!
A girl who looks like a boy with her cap and is called a joker? The considered prince of the academy blushing over the joker? And best friends who take a liking on each other? Wow, this is weird.
So that's about it for chapter 1 :) hope you liked it :D and oh yeah just a little teazer for the next chapter :D. In chapter 2 you'll find out why Mikan's keeping her hair under a cap and why does she keep it long :)
See you on the next chapter :) and review please?? :) tnx in advance!!! :) :D *hugs the reader and reviewer* :P