Fides Intorqueo

Engagement Twist

A Fiction by Scribbling Doodles

Disclaimer: I do not own Gakuen Alice

Summary: Sequel to The Love Doctor. Mikan and Natsume are now engaged but there are still problems that they need to face. Can they make it through or will it crash and burn? R&R if you weren't satisfied with TLD's ending.

Chapter 1: Engaged

"…and when I woke up he was gone! He said he loved me… but… but… why did he leave? *sob* why?"

Hey. Do you remember me?

I'm Mikan Sakura, the love doctor back then of Alice Academy but now I'm a psychiatrist and right now I'm dealing with my first patient for the day.

"There, there Mrs Shizuka. That husband of yours was a prick, I'm quite sure that someone out there that's much much more deserving of your love is waiting for you."

And yeah, most of you must think a psychiatrist's job sucks because all you'll do is listen to people's problems the whole day.

But you know what? It's great!

Well, listening to problems have always been my thing since I was a highschooler and getting paid for doing something I really want to is just so damn fine.

But sometimes… I really just feel like telling most of my patients their obvious flaws.

Like Mrs Shizuka for example, she wouldn't be crying her eyes out in front of me if she didn't marry that good for nothing bastard.

I mean, c'mon! The disgusting jerk was a freak. He didn't even bother going to their own engagement party. Tsk, that's why I'll never marry!

Okay, so maybe I will but not yet.

I'm only 21, I'm still young!

After a few more briefing, Mrs Shizuka left me and I had no appointment until later at 10.

Figuring that I would have nothing to do and I am awfully lazy to do any of my paperworks, I decided to disturb Natsume by calling me.

Oh yeah, if it isn't that obvious, we're still together.

For 5 years.

Jealous much?

Well, you better!

Okay… okay, I'll stop my gloating…

But seriously, who wouldn't be jealous of-

RING RING

I was startled to hear my phone ringing.

When I saw the caller I.D., I immediately smiled.

Think of the devil and the devil shall… call?

"Hey."

His husky voice never fails to amaze me.

"Hey."

It seems to me that this conversation would lead to nothing because after the "hey"s, all you could hear are the sound of grilling and food being cooked.

Oh, did I mention that Natsume's now a chef?

I know that it's unbelievable since I do remember him adding salt on pancakes but right after high school, he got inspired by the restaurant he was working on and started studying in a culinary school (With no help from me. I really wanted to but he didn't want to depend on me) and now he owns a restaurant.

Cool huh?

"Natsume, if you've got nothing else to say… you better hang up now. I'm sure the kitchen's quite busy."

Immediately he replied after I heard him shout at one of his employees, "No, I've got something to say but I'll tell you later. Meet me here at my restaurant okay? I've got a surprise for you."

I nodded but then I realized that we were talking on the phone and he wouldn't see me, I uttered sure and hang up after saying our "I love you"'s.

I know what you're thinking, he's totally changed.

Well, he didn't really change, he just changed back.

You know what I mean?

Deciding that there was really nothing else to do than slack off, I picked up the paper works needed to be done.

But before I could even turn a page, there was a knock on my door.

I looked at my watch.

It's not yet 10.

It must be some kid playing tricks.

I ignored it but it still kept knocking.

Then, there was a voice.

"Mikan, open up. It's Aoi."

When I heard Aoi's voice, I excitedly ran to the door to greet my little sister.

"Aoi! Wow! What brought you in here?"

She hugged me and I led her the way to some comfortable bean bags.

What? I like bean bags.

"So…"

She just stared at me and I knew something was up.

She had that big goofy grin on her face and before I could ask her again, she handed me a letter… oh, wait. It looks like an invitation.

"You're my maid of honor Mikan! Youichi and I are getting married this month."

Oh my freaking gosh.

"Seriously? Oh my God! That's awesome Aoi! I'm so happy for you!"

We were jumping up and down while holding hands, squealing like little pigs.

"I know right? He proposed to me last week! Aww, I can't believe we're finally getting married!"

We continued our talk about their wedding and how Youichi proposed and I had to admit, I never thought that Youichi would have romance in his body.

Well, who'd blame me?

The first time we met he thought I was a vampire then flirts.

Pft, good times… good times.

"So, does dad know already?"

Suddenly, her mood changed.

She seemed quiet.

Uh-oh, I smell something fishy here.

"Uhh, about that. We were planning to, uhmm, let you tell him because you two are closer you know!"

She was fidgeting with her fingers again.

A sure sign of her uneasiness.

True, it would be easier if I'd say it but no, it has to be them.

It's their wedding for God's sake!

"Sorry, Aoi dear but it's your wedding, your problem. Besides, I'm sure dad's alright with it."

After heaving a sigh she said, "Fine." Then left saying she and Youichi were heading off to the wedding planner to finalize everything.

When Aoi left, I immediately forgot about the paper works needed to be done and just sat on my office chair.

It's funny how everything turned out.

Hotaru and Ruka were travelling all over the world.

They married last year.

Right after they graduated.

And from what I've heard they've got a little girl now.

Anna and Kitsuneme married two months ago too, so did Koko and Sumire.

Nonoko and Yuu…

Everybody was married now.

Now, Aoi and Youichi too.

Damn, the whole gang's paired up.

That only leaves me an Nats-

Eek. Bad thoughts! Bad thoughts!

I heard another knock on my door and when I looked at the clock, it was 5 past 10.

Guess, it's time for work again.

Exquisitus Epulae

Clinking sounds of wine bottles and chattering of teeth are all I could hear.

We were in Exquisitus Epulae, Natsume's restaurant.

Over the years he's been managing this restaurant, it earned quite a reputation.

Now having 4 stars from the past critiques, he was quite proud of his achievement.

Through out the evening, he has been out of his usual calmness.

In fact, he was so not his self today.

He was looking all around the place and murmuring stuff I don't quite comprehend.

When I couldn't take the silence anymore, I spoke up.

Trying to start a conversation once more.

"So, did Aoi break off the news to you?"

He was startled by the sound of my voice.

A sure sign that he has been out of it.

"Uhh, what news?"

He was staring at me blankly, then he took a sip at his champagne.

"You know, about their engagement. Aoi and Youichi."

You'll never guess what he did when I said that.

Okay, maybe you will.

He spitted out the champagne he was drinking at me.

And I was soaking wet.

From my face to my cocktail dress and he stared at me blankly then shouted "WHAT?"

By now, everybody was staring at us.

It was a good thing that he owned this place or we could've been kicked out with all this ruckus.

"Uhh, nice reaction Nat. Really nice. I said they were getting married. Is that a problem? I can't believe you were surprised, they were going strong you know?"

Still, he was sitting there with that WTF expression.

And I bet he didn't even notice that I was soaking wet with his spit and champagne.

Pft, stupid boyfriend.

"Natsume, will you stop that over reaction of yours? Can't you see that your dearest girlfriend is soaking wet?"

That seemed to do the trick because he snapped then looked at me with that apologetic look.

As quickly as he could, he called for one of his employees to get me some towels to dry off.

Aww, scratch what I said.

He's such a sweet boyfriend!

"I'm sorry about earlier. I was just shock that's all. I didn't expect them to get married sooner."

When I finished dying off, we were back in conversing about their wedding but still, I could sense Natsume was still occupied.

"Natsume, is there something you need to tell me?"

Once again he snapped up looking like a complete mess.

I just noticed it now, the huge bags under his eyes, the wrinkles, his tired expression.

Something has been keeping Natsume up and it is not his work.

"Uhh, you see I've got a friend with this problem."

Oh my God is he really using that friend bit?

That's like the oldest cover up in the book!

Well, I better help his friend though.

"Oh, is that so? Well, mind telling me what your friend's problem is?"

If I weren't good at acting, I would be laughing at him right now.

He looked so desperate and he didn't seem to notice my emphasis on the friend word.

"You see, this friend of mine is planning to propose to yo- I mean to his girlfriend but he doesn't have the least bit idea of what to do."

What the heck?

He's planning to propose!

Oh my God, what am I going to say?

Breathe Mikan, breathe.

Act naturally.

"Well, I need you to describe your friend's girlfriend first. You propose depending on the girl's taste."

What can I say? I wanna know what he thinks about me.

"Well, that's easy! She's bossy, immature, such a pain in the ass and downright irritating."

Ooh, I am so gonna get him later for describing me as that!

I was almost going to break it to him that I knew what he meant by friend when he continued what he was saying.

"…but she's a great listener and her eyes… her eyes are wonderful, you could just stare at them and not get tired of it. She's the best girlfriend in the world! Uhh, according to my friend that is… I never would know about her eyes, pft. That's stupid.

I had to say, outside I was smiling but inside I was rolling on the floor laughing!

Who wouldn't?

Natsume Hyuuga, the cold hearted Natsume Hyuuga back then was acting like a total love sick dork.

But now, I want to end his dear misery and just tell him that I knew already.

"Aww, thanks Natsume. That's really sweet of you to say but really, stop the whole friend thing. That's like the oldest cover up in the world."

Right after saying that, I stood up and gave him a peck on the cheek and said while standing up.

"Tell you what. You can propose to me like what other guys do. Just kneel and ask my hand in marriage. You better hurry up while I'm standing."

I have to say this was not how I wanted my proposal to be.

I've always wanted something unique to happen during my proposal like finding my ring in wine or a cake or something.

But… that could be troublesome if I swallowed the thing.

Tsk, tsk.

When I looked at Natsume again, he was already kneeling.

Hah, he actually did what I said!

Within a minute, he took out a velvet box and opened it.

I could hear peoples' gasp and feel their stares.

Nice Natsume, really nice.

"Mikan Sakura, would you give me the honor of being the happiest man on earth by marrying me?"

I couldn't help but smile a really big smile.

I've always imagined him do this kind of thing but it just seemed so wrong in my dreams.

But now… now that he's actually here, proposing, it's like this was what he was born to do!

"No."

His face fell and I heard some of the guests say "What is she thinking? The boy is such a find!"

But when he was about to get up, with that really heartbroken expression, I pushed him down to make him kneel again and said, "I was kidding silly. Of course I'll marry you. Now go and put the ring on my finger."

He was shocked but he did what I said.

God, I am bossy!

When he inserted the ring on my finger, everyone present cheered.

Okay, so maybe I was wrong.

I was getting married sooner than expected.

But I guess that's okay since Natsume is the one I'm marrying.

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So, yes I made this since I felt bad for giving you guys such a crappy ending for TLD.

Always take care (:

~Saf