Hello everyone! Happy Fourth of July! Wooo! Yeaaaa! Here's my 6th story that's dedicated to 4th of July! Enjoy!

Our Own Fireworks

''Hey Natsume!'' the 13 year old brunette, Sakura Mikan, exclaimed as she ran towards her crimson eye, raven hair partner.

When the fire wielder was close to his reach, he flicked her forehead with his finger. She staggered back and rubbed her bruised forehead.

''What was that for?'' she questioned in a whiny tone.

''You're 15 minutes late,'' Natsume said with a monotony expression.

''Sorry, Natsume, but you didn't have to flick me,'' Mikan complained while pouting, but then reverted to a bright smile. ''Thank you for accompanying me to see the fireworks today! I really appreciate it!''

''Tch whatever, little girl. Let's just go already.''

Natsume started to walk away from her, and what he anticipated, she ran up to his side. Unintentionally, he was staring at her. Mikan didn't realize it since she was looking straight ahead with a big smile, eager to see the fireworks at central town. Mikan was wearing a creamy white sundress that was a little bit higher from her knees. It was decorated with a small tan spots on the bottom edges and a tight bow on the back. Her simple, but stunning dress was accompanied by black flats.

Her silky, light russet hair was remarkably let down. Natsume didn't realized it was really extensive. Her mane reached almost to her waist. She wasn't wearing her childish pigtails much to Natsume's surprise and content. She looked much beautiful with her hair let down in Natsume's eyes.

When she sat on the bus heading to central park, Mikan finally noticed Natsume was looking at her intently.

''Is something wrong?'' she asked with confusion written on her face. ''You've been staring at me for a while now.''

''You finally realized pigtails are childish and not suitable for a 13 year old girl,'' he responded with his famous smirk that made the girls in the bus swoon over him and envy Mikan.

''I'm still going to wear pigtails. I only wear my hair down or up in a fancy way when it's a special occasion,'' Mikan declared elatedly.

''So your saying, Polka Dots, that being with me is a special occasion,'' Natsume's smirk grew wider which made Mikan's face turned a tint of pink.

''You conceited arrogant pervert,'' she mumbled softly.

Before she could say defend herself of Natsume's statement and apprehension, someone familiar ruined her chance.

''Hey Mikan-chan,'' Tsubasa exclaimed while standing from his seat which was behind where Mikan and Natsume are seating. Mikan and Natsume rotated their head to see the famous shadow controller.

''Oh senpai, you scared for a minute,'' Mikan admitted with an embarrassed grin.

Suddenly, a powerful fist wacked Tsubasa.

''Ow!'' he yelled in pain.

''That's what you get for scaring my Mikan-chan,'' Misaki stated to Tsubasa who was groaning at his headache which she caused.

''Doppelganger is here too,'' Natsume uttered.

''What are you doing here, Tsubasa-senpai, Misaki-senpai?"' Mikan asked with a wide smile.

''Well like everyone, we're going to see the fireworks at central town!'' Misaki exclaimed.

''Oh, I see,'' Mikan-chan replied with an ''O'' shaped mouth.

''So you're on a date with fire boy?'' Tsubasa questioned with a mischievous leer.

''No! No! No! It's not a date. I just asked Natsume if he wanted to see the fireworks with me, but he said no, however-''

Natsume cut me off and finished my sentence. ''This obnoxious loud-mouth kept nagging me to go, so the only way for her to shut up was to say yes. You can say I was forced by this girl.''

''Hey!'' Mikan shouted with her cheeks puffed up. ''I did not force you nonetheless nag you to go. I just asked 10 times if you wanted to go!''

''Actually, it was 13 times,'' Natsume corrected.

''So you two are really on a date,'' Misaki repeated with the same mischievous grin like Tsubasa.

''We are not on a date!'' Mikan-chan argued.

''You better take care of Mikan-chan,'' Tsubasa and Misaki added in unison, ignoring the whining and denying of their beloved brunette.

''Tch, whatever,'' Natsume responded with a calm, yet peeved façade.

Finally, the bus suddenly halted and the doors creaked open. The passengers gushed out of the bus, hoping to find good seats to watch the firecrackers burst in the enchanting night sky. The two duos said a farewell each other and then sauntered away.

''I have a feeling Natsume is going to confess to that girl tonight. It's been already 3 years since he had that little crush on Mikan-chan,'' Tsubasa said with a playful grin.

''I just hope Hyuuga will have the guts to convey his feelings to her. He better make her happy,'' Misaki replied,'' or else he'll have to face me.''

The pair wandered around central park. It was filled with students, employers and mangers from shops, and even teachers. There were blankets on the floor and delicious snacks people were contently munching on. Mikan and Natsume were searching for a perfect spot to watch the magnificent explosives, but to no avail. In their little exploration, they almost stepped on or tripped over people who were lying on the ground peacefully. Mikan immediately apologized while Natsume just rolled his eyes and ignored the infuriated victims.

By now, the couple has been at least searching for a place for at least 20 or 30 minutes. Natsume glanced over to Mikan who had an exhausted and worn-out look. She sighed. As they were walking pass a tall tree, Natumse halted. An idea swept his mind. Once Mikan realized Natsume wasn't next to her anymore, she looked behind her. Mikan watched him as Natsume was staring at a tree. Suddenly, he bended his legs and grabbed one of the branches. The strong lad pulled himself up on the branch before furthering more up. The brunette watched this in amaze and dashed towards the sapling. She looked up and expected Natsume, but he was nowhere to be found.

Out of the blue, a warm breathe was breathing on her earlobe.

''Oi,'' the familiar voice muttered.

Mikan turned around and faced Natsume. With his feet, he was hanging by a branch upside down like a bat. Her face was very close to his that her lips almost gave contact to his forehead. She stepped a few inches back embarrassed, but soon got over it. Mikan started giggling at his upside down face.

''What are you doing?'' Mikan inquired between laughs.

''Grab my hand,'' Natsume answered and stretched his arms out to her.

''Why?''

''Just do it,'' he commanded impatiently.

Mikan let out one last chortle before grabbing his soft hands. Suddenly, he pulled her up and swung her to the same branch he was sagging on. Her face was full with astonishment and bewilderment.

I did not know he was that strong, Mikan thought.

Natsume swung himself and positioned himself more comfortably and less bat-like which was his derriere on the study branch. The powerful fire wielder caught her amusing expression and let out a soft cackle.

''Are you that shock that I was able to swing you on the branch?''

''Of course! I was surprised when you lifted me in the air!'' she exclaimed with a red face. ''Why are we in a tree though, Natsume?''

''This is where we are going to watch the fireworks, stupid,'' he declared with no enthusiasm.

''Huh? Here?''

''Look,'' he said while pointing in front of her.

Mikan followed the direction of where his hands were pointing at. Her eyes widen and her jaw dropped. It was a magnificent sight! Even without the fireworks! She could see the tops of the stores of central town and the starry night sky. When she looked down, she could see the eager faces of humans from Alice Academy. There was nothing blocking their view from seeing the fireworks which was about to commence in 3 minutes.

''This is a perfect spot Natsume!'' Mikan cheered with a beam.

''Whatever.''

''Oh come on! Have a little fun!''

''No.''

Mikan then halted her loud voice and soft silence took over. She looked down at the people laughing to their hearts content. There were even some people kissing like there was no tomorrow which she thought was sweet, yet disturbing. They were showing too much affection in a public place in Mikan's opinion.

But at least there having fun, unlike Natsume, Mikan thought.

''Ne Natsume,'' Mikan uttered softly,'' Are you happy that you're with me today to watch the fireworks?''

''No,'' he plainly said with no emotion.

Truthfully, he was extremely happy that he came here today with his secret, long-time crush. He just didn't want to admit it because of his stupid pride getting in the way.

''Then why did you come here today with me if you're not even happy?'' He shrugged before replying.

''I had nothing else to do,'' he answered blankly. Damn you stupid pride.

''How could I make you happy?'' she innocently asked still staring down at the people having fun. ''All I want to do is make Natsume happy. I want to make Natsume smile. Once or twice I've seen Natsume's smile. Natsume's smiles are very rare. I want to see Natume smile every day. So, how could I make you happy so you can smile?''

Natsume's eyes were wide open in shock. He didn't know she felt like this and he blamed himself for making her gloomy. He didn't know she wanted him to smile every day. He didn't know he wanted him to be happy every day.

Natsume placed his hand on Mikan's cheeks and gently pushed it so she could look at him. He looked intently in her captivating hazel eyes.

''Mikan, I'm happy every day because of you. I can smile more often because of you. You changed me for the better,'' he confessed.

''I did?'' she said. ''So I can't make you any happier than I can now?''

He smirked. ''This can.''

With his other hand, he pushed Mikan's back and captured her kissable lips. At that same moment, fireworks boomed in the sky bursting out various types of bright colors. ''OH's'' and ''wow's'' were coming from the pleased and satisfied audience. Mikan and Natsume were too busy to even realize the fireworks started. They were making their own fireworks. Their fireworks were fierce, yet soft. It was the best one they ever saw...and feel.

Natsume carefully pushed her shoulders back so once again he could look at her. Her face was even brighter than the fireworks. He laughed and then gave out a smile that only was reserved for her. She smiled back.

''I love you, Mikan,'' he confessed.

''I love you too, Natsume,'' she confessed.

And then once again, they began to continue their own fireworks.

I really like this story, if I can say. Please comment and review!