Innocent Love

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I always wondered what he looked like. Is he really one that looked like a monster, or one that looked like a prince? Will we be enemies or will we be friends?

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Prologue

4 years ago

"Hey, Mikan... today is the day that we will transfer, right?" my mom asked me in a soft voice. I just woke up so I was not really on my senses. "Ah, right... mom," I answered. My mom smiled then told me to get ready in 15 minutes. She also said that I should be happy because we will be there in our new house in a few minutes. I was not really happy because I would be leaving my old friends... and who knows what will happen next when I'm already in our new house? I'm afraid I couldn't get along well with my new neigbors, and maybe, friends. 15 minutes already passed, I'm all ready but mom still isn't. "Mom... aren't you ready yet?" I called her. She's still in her room getting important files, and more importantly, the keys of our car and our new house. After sometime, she finally appeared before me. "Now, let's get going, my dear Mikan! Are you ready?" she said excitedly. I just nodded.

We packed the things we needed into our car and went inside. My mom is on the driver's seat and I'm at the back seat. I don't like being on the front seat... knowing that I was not really happy nor excited about the transfer. My mom started the engine and then drove the car. I didn't care if we would be there quickly, but I just slept with my headphones on.

When I woke up, the car has already stopped. I looked at the window and saw our new house. "Ah, yes, it's our new house..." I thought. I went out of the car and saw my mom unloading our things. "Mom, I'll help you..." I asked sincerely, my mom then agreed. Even though I didn't like the transfer, I just considered the good things that may happen.

After that, I checked our house. Everything was okay. Nothing seems new nor old, it's just the place that changed. I looked around our house and decided to take a walk. After walking 5 blocks away from our house, I saw an old house. I thought that it was already abandoned but then the gate opened a little, enough to show what was inside. I peeked a little and saw a boy's back, the same age as me, I could say. After that, I didn't bother talking nor calling him because the house was rather scary.

And with that, I went back to my house and I started wondering what he looked like and what his personality is.

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Chapter 1: School Life

Four years had already passed since we transferred, I'm already 16 but I still don't have someone to consider as a friend in our neigborhood. I could find no one when I need someone to talk to. My mom has work so she's not with me always. Fortunately, today is the day that I'm waiting for. It's the start of the school year and this day, maybe I'll get what I want.

I entered my classroom and saw new faces. I could say that there are nerds in my class, seeing those faces with thick glasses on. There are also beauty queens all over the place with those thick make-ups on their faces. There are also the heartthrobs that have cool looks, but let's say I'm not charmed by them. Lastly, I saw simple and plain faces - just what I want.

"Hi!" I sat on a blank chair beside a silent girl. The girl greeted back. "Uhm, she's okay, I guess..." I thought.

"What's your name?" I asked kindly. The girl looked at me and then answered. "I'm Imai Hotaru... nice to meet you,"

"Ah, okay. By the way I'm Sakura Mikan, call me Mikan," I smiled. She then rewarded me a cold smile in return my kindness.

"If you want to be my friend, and then you already are... but please don't disturb me when I'm reading okay?" she noted me.

"Then, okay... Hotaru!" I answered. She seemed surprise when I called her Hotaru. "Is it not okay to call you Hotaru?" I continued asking. Hotaru laughed naturally and said "Nope, it's okay... Mikan," I was amazed of her natural personality and you can say that I really like her. Minutes passed, the bell rang... and it's the sign of the start of classes!

The same routine I had when I was younger during start of classes was repeated in our classroom, there is the famous "Know your classmate thing" by introducing ourselves. I began familiarizing myself with my new classmates, hoping that they will, too. I introduced myself simply... enough for them to know my name. Some overacted and some were nervous, but still I remembered them all.

Then, I noticed a blank seat beside me. "Hey, Hotaru... is there no one sitting beside me?" I whispered.

Hotaru looked at me, and instead answering me - normally, she gave me a piece of paper. In the paper, it was written that "My best friend was suppose to sit there... but he's sick and he's still recovering... maybe he'll appear next week."

I didn't know that Hotaru had a best friend already, it's just the START of the school year, but she already got a best friend. Wow, that was amazing. She amazed me even more. After that, I wrote "Is he a he, or is she a she?" on the paper she gave me and then gave it back to her... expecting a reply, she replied "HE, I wrote he in the paper, remember?". Okay, I read the paper again and noticed it. The fact that her bestfriend is a "he" made me jealous. I wanted to be HER bestfriend. Maybe, it's okay... I'll be her girl bestfriend and the other one will be her boy bestriend. I wrote again, "Hey, can I be your bestfriend?"

"Are you worthy enough... to be my bestfriend?"

"Yes! Try me!"

"So, yes you can! But no, you may not..."

That made me freeze... did she just say I may not? Hotaru might have noticed that I froze a little, and so, she spoke again. "Mikan, I'm just joking! Yes, you're my bestfriend already... but remember that Natsume will still be!"

A new name alarmed me from my freezing, "Huh, who's Natsume?" I asked. "You ask a lot! You're getting annoying, by the way.. Natsume is the name of my boy bestfriend..." she answered me and then finally looked back away from me. "Hmph, she's pretty mean.. but still, I can't believe... Hotaru's my bestfriend!" I said mentally and then smiled.

Our homeroom teacher took an exit and we waited for a little moment before a new teacher arrived.

"HEY GUYS!" a playful voice startled the class. The new teacher is already in. I didn't notice the new teacher because I was talking with Hotaru. The current teacher is pretty weird for me, but I think we can get along well.

"If you're wondering, I'm the famous... Narumi-sensei!" the so-called Narumi-sensei introduced himself. I was impressed... for a teacher to act like that, it's unusual.

"So, guys... it's easy to be in my class. I don't care if you're noisy, but I have one rule... YOU HAVE TO GIVE ME A GIFT THAT IS EXPENSIVE ENOUGH TO PLEASE ME or, pass 2 out of my 5 surprise exams... announced tests are not counted, okay?" he playfully announced.

Hotaru agreed with the rule, so I have no choice but to agree, too. Narumi-sensei continued, "If you don't like the rule, then you will be staying in the guidance office during my time. The councilor will be giving you a sermon, though..."

Narumi-sensei then gave us creepy stares. After that, everyone became silent. "Good! Now.. let's start our first lesson,"

"Ahhh, it wouldn't be a boring school year, after all!" I thought.

End

Well that's all for chapter 1 with the prologue. Chapter 2 will be longer so watch for it!

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