I just made my first music video!!!!!

I'm really excited about my video for Gakuen Alice! It's a Natsume and Mikan video, using the song Vulnerable by Secondhand Serenade. Visit my profile for the link to my YouTube profile to watch!

Please enjoy, and don't forget to review because I really enjoy listening to what you guys are thinking. Don't hesitate to bleed your hearts out to me (you know what I mean…)

Italics are thoughts. The characters are 18, and will be graduating soon from the academy. It is fall, (I consider November winter), and let's just say they are graduating in late December.

This is a Teen rated story.

This title is inspired by the song "Tell Her I Love Her" by Jesse McCartney

Disclaimer: I do not own Gakuen Alice.

Tell Her I Love Her

Chapter 1: The Surprise Present

I am angry. Extremely angry.

Here I am, sitting on a bench, in the cold, waiting for him to show up for TWO HOURS!

I can't believe that PERVERT is still not here.

He better have a good excuse for being late! I just really hope he's not out on a stupid mission and that he didn't tell me about, AGAIN.

Mikan was waiting for her perverted boyfriend to meet her. She fumed as she impatiently tapped her foot on the ground. A cold breeze fluttered Mikan's honey brown hair. Small wisps caressed her face and stung her caramel eyes, so she squeezed them tightly closed.

Shit! I'm late. She's pissed, I'm sure.

I'm almost there. Okay. Take a deep breath. I don't need to be panting when she sees me. At least I'm not bleeding. Hopefully she won't realize I was on another mission. Stupid Persona. I can't believe he made me go on a mission today.

I think I'll take a peek before I show myself. Let's see… the bench is… there! Wow! Is that Polkadots? She looks like an angel. Angel of death! She is pissed.

Mikan shrieked in frustration. She jumped off the bench and loudly stomped around it. She whipped around when she heard rustling in the bushes nearby. Her brow furrowed in anger and her lips pouted in sadness.

A tall, raven haired man casually stepped out of the bushes. His crimson eyes met her caramel ones. Definitely pissed. He didn't seem in a hurry as he walked over to his loving girlfriend. He was about eight inches away from her when her wrath began to unfold.

"Natsume! I can't believe you are this late! What the hell have you been doing?" She swiftly knocked him on the head. The crimson-rose eyed man grimaced, but didn't say a word. He walked past her to the bench and took a seat. A word finally tumbled out of his mouth, "Whatever."

The word was like poison to Mikan. Her face puffed up in a cute way. She stomped over to where Natsume languidly sat on the bench. She slowly raised her hand and brought it flat across his cheek as hard as she could. The echo reverberated around them. Natsume's crimson-rose eyes widened in pain and surprise. "What the hell was that for?" He shouted at the panting woman in front of him. He gently put a hand to his swollen cheek, it stung.

"How dare you make me wait for you, Natsume Hyuuga. You better have a good excuse for being Two Hours late for our five year anniversary." She stood in front of him with her hands in fists at her sides. Tears stung her eyes as a cold breeze passed. He calmly looked at her with his stoic face. "It's none of your business." He flatly told her. He proceeded to avoid her accusing, beautiful, caramel eyes.

Mikan fell to her knees. Tears streamed down her face. She gently rested her arms on Natsume's knees and buried her face into them. "I can't believe you, Natsume. I was so worried you were on another mission. How can you say that it's not my business?"

Natsume's face softened as he gazed down at the honey brown halo on his lap. He gently grasped her arms and raised her into his arms. He tightly hugged her as she sobbed onto his chest.

"I'm sorry, Mikan. I'm sorry I made you worry." Muffled words came between her sobs, "I was so scared that you weren't coming back!"

Natsume raised Mikan's face and began to kiss away her tears. Her sobs slowly stopped as she gazed lovingly into her boyfriend's rose red eyes. He graced her with a rare smile, one that was reserved only for her.

Mikan leaned up to him and kissed him. She threw her arms around him, never wanting to let go. Natsume pulled his love onto his lap. He kissed her furiously. He couldn't believe she had known he was on a mission. Is it that obvious?

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Only a little over a month was left for the couple at the academy. The cold nipped the lovers as they walked to Central Town. Mikan shivered. She had already been exposed for two hours. She must be freezing, Natsume thought to himself. He took her hand in his. Indeed, it felt ice cold. He stopped walking and embraced Mikan. "You're freezing, Baka. Why didn't you say anything?" Natsume whispered to her. He placed her arms and hands inside his sweater, against his hot skin. He wrapped his arms around her tightly.

"Don't nullify me, idiot." Natsume casually mentioned as he raised his body temperature with his alice, careful not to raise it high enough to burn her.

Once Mikan was warm again, they continued their walk to Central Town. Their hands entwined.

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The couple enjoyed a delicious dinner at the best restaurant in Central Town, compliments of Natsume. Afterwards, Mikan window shopped as she dragged a bitter Natsume behind her.

Natsume watched his princess silently as she gawked at all the pretty things in the shops. The last store they visited was the Howalon shop. Natsume purchased the largest box available without hesitation. Mikan's eyes widened with joy as a bright smile spread across her face. She eagerly tried to open the box, but Natsume held it out of her reach. "Natsume…" Mikan whined. "You can't have any until we get home." He teased her. She pouted in response, "Fine."

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Natsume taunted Mikan with the large box of Howalons all the way back to his room.

They reached the bedroom door. Natsume unlocked it and gently pushed it open, allowing unsuspecting Mikan to walk in first. Mikan's sparkling eyes widened as she stepped into the room. A smirk danced on Natsume's face. It's a good thing I prepared before the mission.

Mikan's eyes glazed with happiness at what was before her. A dozen crimson-red roses were carefully laid out on the bed. A gorgeous cherry blossom picture frame stood beside the roses. Inside was one of the few good pictures of Natsume and Mikan, compliments of Hotaru. Mikan didn't notice the small silver box lying innocently beside it.

Mikan jumped on Natsume in excitement. "I love it! I love you!" She planted a quick kiss on his lips before rushing over to the bed. Natsume simply smirked at her childish actions as he closed the door.

Natsume placed the roses in a vase and went to the bathroom to fill it with water. Mikan leaped on the bed and admired her new favorite picture frame and picture. She felt something tumble next to her thigh.

Mikan curiously picked up the small silver box. "Natsume, what's this box?" She called out to him, her voice peaking with curiosity. Natsume smiled inside, "I'll be there in a minute." He replied with an even tone. Just how I planned. The next moment, he heard a small shriek. Hehe, she opened it like I thought. Mikan ran to the bathroom where Natsume had just finished preparing the rose vase.

Her caramel eyes were wide in shock. Her honey brown hair was in slight disarray as she stood panting in the bathroom doorway. She held the small closed box in her hand. "What?" Natsume slyly asked as he cautiously forced her to back up until she sat on the bed. Mikan's hand shook as she handed the box in question to Natsume. "What is this?" She asked innocently. She had no clue. Perfect.

Natsume got down on one knee and took the box from her shaking hand. He smirked as he opened the box and gazed at what was inside.