Bright Black & Dark White
There is always a shadow when there is light. There is always Black and White side of one.
What side are you own?
A sunny morning in Gakuen Alice…
Students were pretty much done eating breakfast in the cafeteria. Every student moved busily through the halls, heading towards their first class of the day. They had about 10 minutes before the class started. Well, not everyone was present in his or her class yet…
"Hurry up guys!" Mikan shouted back to her friends as she ran in the lead. Well, well. The girls had a somewhat of a "sleepover night" in Mikan's room to celebrate Mikan's 17th birthday. Even though it was new years holiday they had to come to school on January 2nd to celebrate school's annual teacher's appreciation day. It was a day where they appreciated all the staff and teachers in Gakuen Alice Acadamey. They would write thank you letters to teachers and etc… This was just a short day when the all the classes ended at twelve. The students could keep the rest of the week to themselves.
Mikan had grown up to be a rather attractive girl. Now in high school division (going to graduate in 3 months), she has grown taller, still maintaining the skinny body (and grown some cute curves), her chocolate brown hair has grown, certainly longer (she doesn't do the high pig tail hair anymore). Now, she encounters multiple boys around campus drooling when she smiled and respecting her. She even has her own fan club. Yet Mikan finds it ignorable and enjoys being in the center of attention. She is still on a double star rank, on behalf of her status as Mikan no Kimi, under Himemiya-sama of Hanazono. Her usual job is to protect her from other Alice attacks by nullifying them but she spends most of her time learning how to protect the academy under Himemiya-sama; she usually visits Hanazono, once per week.
Hotaru, as well, grown to be beautiful along with Mikan. They are still good friends, however, Hotaru has left several years before, to Alice Academy in Europe. She had to expand her skills and provide services for the Academy. The two usually called
or sent each other mails once a week. With Houtaru gone, Mikan encountered new best friend, (aside Sumire, Nonoko, Anna) Yumi Sakura. Besides having the same surname, Yumi has been an interesting girl. She was beautiful and curvy (well, not as pretty as Mikan) but hated studies. But, our poor innocent Mikan doesn't know Yumi hangs around just for "popularity and attention."
Ding dong dang dong (the bell)
"I told you, we shouldn't have had slept at 12!" Sumire shouted from behind.
"Guys we have to get in there quickly! Before Narumi sensi comes!!" Nonoko shouted after.
Luckily they arrive before Narumi sensi. As soon as Mikan tries to open the door…
Hmph.
Great.
Mikan thought as she bumped in to someone. She looked up and there stood Nastume. Her one and only love. They were and are a well-known official couple around school, all cute and lovely.
Well, maybe it is not bad to bump into a guy early in the morning.
She thought as she giggled slightly to herself.
Natsume has grown to be a hot guy like his childhood days. He still has his annoying 'fan club,' with expanded number of girls and his red piercing on his right ear. He has grown taller to be about 6 foot tall, have a pretty lean yet muscular body (from years of training). Although he still maintained his blue-black hair and deep red eyes, no one could stop him from loving Mikan more than anyone.
"What are you giggling at, Baka. Why are you so late." Nastume asked as he hugged Mikan. Even though Nastume wanted to spend his night with lovely Mikan, she had begged him this time to hang out with her girl friends. Since 10, Mikan had celebrated her Birthday with Nastume, therefore, she wanted to make her sweet sixteen more meaning full. (But, Nastume is still, surely important to her!)
"Na…Nastume!" Mikan shouted as she blushed. But this lovely scene had to soon ended.
"Mina! Kwonichiwa!" Narumi shouted as he walked in through the door. He hasn't change a bit since their elementary years. Mikan and Nastume break the hug and went back to their seat. It was when Mikan noticed unusual note. She opened immediately and saw the word "twelve."
Sneaky Pervert. She thought as she proceeded to open her textbook.
This was a secret word between the two, which Natsume always use. It meant "I'll see you in front of the Sakura tree at twelve." When lunch starts, but since today was a early release day Mikan though Natsume and herself could enjoy the reset of the day together.
When this happened, a shadow behind the door gave an evil smile. It was Yumi.
'Bitch.' She thought in her mind.
She envied and hated Mikan. She hated her for her fame, popularity, her smartness and mostly her boyfriend, Nastume. She had been walking all along the way facing the mirror. Nothing mattered except her beauty to her in school. School was just a place to show off her beauty. Gakuen Alice strictly banns students from wearing make-up and yet, Yumi, still puts them on no matter what. Yumi turns back and heads toward the dormitory again.
But soon, dear Mikan notices Yumi's disappearance and finds it weird.
'I thought we stepped out of my dorm, together. She thought. She can't be lost. I mean she was here for 3 years. Maybe, she got kidnapped? No! that never happens…' Mikan trailed on and got worried. By the end of the second period, her mind was filled with where Yumi might be. Soon, the door opened. And everyone's attention was on the door. There stood Yumi with her brightly hair and make up.
"Yumi, where have you been?" Narumi said as usual. He knew Yumi and the fact that she was always late for class and wears makeup bothered him.
"Well, I was in my dorm, sleeping." Yumi replied casually. She didn't care if she lied or not.
"I suppose all students are required to take class. You know better than that." Narumi replied, rather annoyed.
"But this is important for keeping up our classes looks. Isn't it?" she asked.
Narumi truly annoyed and mad calmly asked her to visit him in his office after school, and resumed with class.
After school (12 o' clock)
Mikan saying briefly said bye to her friends who were heading towards Central Town and soon left to the Sakura tree. She had packed lunch for herself and Nastume (since Nastume was quite upset about not spending Mikan's birthday with her she had to do something to cheer him back up). Still she cannot forget Yumi and her troubles. As she arrived under the Sakura tree she didn't see Natsume.
Why is Natsume late? He was never late. Oh, well. It is rather chilly outside today. I should have brought my coat with me. Stupid me. Well, what should I do?
Mikan, tired from yesterday's wild party, leaned under the Sakura tree and soon went into a deep slumber.
On the other hand…
Natsume, after having a rather long meeting session with Persona for his mission that was coming up next week made a short visit to the library to find Mikan, but found she wasn't there.
Where could she be? He wondered. Mikan usually waited for him in the library reading books. Thinking that she went back to her dorm, he walked casually. However, in matter of minutes, he found out she wasn't there either. Nastume started to get worried furiously.
God, where the fuck could she be? She just ran out after class…
As seconds, than minutes passed, Natsume's walked faster and faster. He went and searched every corner of the building and yet he couldn't find his dear Mikan.
She can't just disappear… Baka! Why are you making me frustrated!
Than he heard couple of girls heading toward his direction.
Tch. If I encounter fan girls, I will just burn them to crisp.
"Isn't that Natsume? Natsume? What are you doing here?" Nonoko shouted to him.
"…Than were else should I be?" Natsume answered monotonly.
"Well, Mikan told us that she's going to go see you…"
"What? Where?" Natsume was stunned.
"I think she said under the Sakura tree..." The twin said in a union.
Then, with the speed of wind, Natsume started running quickly as he can; out the building, over the fence, into the woods.
Tch, she can't be there. It's freezing cold out side.
"hmmmmm…" I suddenly feel so warm. Mikan slowly asked as she opened her beautiful brown orbs and saw the crimson red eyes. "Natsume?"
"BAKA." Natsume said as he brought her closer to his body. Mikan still sleepy, rubbed her eyes, and shivered in cold. It was still bloody January for heaven sakes; it is obvious that it is damn cold outside.
"Why did you come so late!" she pouted weakly. Your the one who requested me here in the first place!
"You were gone as soon as class ended and it is already one! Where you out here for an hour? In this cold! You made me worry." He shouted at her worriedly.
Mikan, however, didn't care what Natsume was blabbing. Her head was pounding and felt chills down her spine. Natsume noticing her symptoms touched her forehead.
She's burning. Stupid Baka. But why did she wait for me?
Natsume was now officially pissed. He wanted to know why she was out in this cold weather.
"A-achoo…" Mikan sneezed as she shivered, Nastume, at that second, stood up, carrying her in a bridal style. He couldn't let his love sit in the cold anymore.
"Wh… Nastume, I can walk. You don't have to do this to me…and you're the one who's late. I was waiting for you. Pervert! Aren't you the one who is capable of sending me this note?" She pouted as she pulled out the note from earlier.
"What? What note? I have never sent you a note?"
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