Chapter 1: Stupid Monday.
Hi! I'm Mikan Sakura, and I'm a nerd. Yes that's right, I am a nerd; the biggest nerd in school. I was branded with that stereotype because of my big black glasses, nerdy styled hair, and my very silent behavior. I don't talk to people too much. Having friends is like losing parts of my privacy. Anyway… you might be wondering on why someone like you would listen to my story. It's because of one stupid misunderstanding! Want to hear the story? Well, here goes…
It was Monday and every Monday our school has this stupid ceremony when the faculty and student council announce the activity for the week. Nothing happened during this time but I just wanted to tell you. Beside me was my best friend Hotaru Imai. We really don't listen to them, we find it stupid. After the ceremony everyone went back to their classrooms. We belong to class 3-B.
The day went on fine. It was the normal boring day until lunch came. I sat under a Sakura tree; I was alone that day because Hotaru had some club meeting. I was doing fine until I heard footsteps. They were running. I decided to pack my bento box and leave. When I stood up and was about to leave, a strong pair of hands grabbed my arms and it spun me around. My eyes grew big as I saw to whom those hands belonged to. It was Natsume. Natsume Hyuuga is the most popular guy in school; I would like to describe him as a big headed jerk. He stared in my eyes, his seemed apologetic.
"I'm sorry…" he said and leaned in. our faces were inches apart.
"What is he-" My thoughts were disturbed when his lips touched mine. I gasped between the kiss and dropped my bento box. He snaked his muscular arms around my tiny waist to push me closer. I closed my eyes hoping it was only a dream. "It's not real! this is my first kiss and he just took it like taking cany from a baby!"I thought. I furiously opened my eyes when I heard the other footsteps stop inches from us and a union of gasp came after.
"What the…"one of the girls said full of shock. She can't seem to find words to describe what she just saw. I pushed Hyuuga away from me. It took a lot of effort for me, he was heavy. I could feel the great aura of jealousy from the group of girls.
"This is not what you think-" I tried to explain but Hyuuga cut me short. He seems to enjoy doing that. He snaked his arms around my shoulders and whispered to my ear.
"Just play along and I'll explain later. Please." He whispered. His breath tickled my skin. I nodded uncontrollably. He snickered and faced again the group of girls. I hate him. "Do you mind? My girlfriend and I would like to have some alone time." He said. He pulled her closer as he said the word girlfriend with emphasis.
"You- you chose her over- over me?" the girl stuttered of shock as she processed in her mind on how was it possible, the most popular guy going out with the biggest nerd girl in school. I tried to push him but he was too strong. He didn't reply to her question, instead he raised an eyebrow and gave her a 'you-got-a-problem-with-that' look. She backed away a little and snorted angrily. "This is not over." She said to him. "And you." She said pointing an accusing finger at me. "You just made your high school life a living hell." She said and they started to disperse.
"Look I-" I cut his apology with a slap across his face. I gave all of my strength into him hoping that it would knock some sense in him. Tears started to form in my hazelnut eyes. He touched his swollen cheek and gave me a surprised look. I swallowed my anger along with it my tears.
"How dare you!" I screamed angrily at him. I tried to slap him again but his hand grabbed my wrist, I tried to use my other hand but he caught it to. I tried to shake him off but to no avail I was still stuck. "Let go of me! You are such a jerk! You are an emotionless-" he covered my mouth, used one of his hands to hold both my wrists, and his face turned serious.
"Will you just listen to me?" he said angrily almost screaming.
"Mmmpphhh!" was all I could say. It's hard to say a whole sentence with a hand covering my mouth.
"I'm sorry. I couldn't think of another way to get rid of them. It's hard you know. It may be a good workout but it could drive a person mad." He explained. I took a deep breath. I counted from 1 to 10 to let the anger in me disappear. I tugged his hand away to free my wrists and removed his hand from my mouth. He backed away a little and squinted his eyes waiting for another slap on his cheek.
"I'm… also sorry. For slapping you I mean." I said. And I knew deep inside me I didn't mean every word. His eyes shoot open and gave me a surprised look. His reaction seemed like I wasn't capable of kindness. "But that doesn't mean I am not angry at you for k-kissing me!" I angrily said stuttering at the word kiss and pointing an accusing finger at him. "Why is it so hard to say that word." I thought but shook it away.
"I'm-" he tried to apologize but I cut him off with a dismissive hand. I grabbed my bento box and started to walk away. "Wait." I rolled my eyes and turned around to face him. "I don't think it's safe for you to walk around school by yourself." He said with worry in his voice.
"I'm 17. I can take care of myself." I said and started to walk away.
I was making my way back to classroom when a sudden wave of blue slushie splashed on my face. The cold drink gave me chills. I wiped the blue drink off of my face. A group of people started laughing but a girl's laughter stood out.
"I told you. You're life's going to be a living hell." She said stressing the word hell and grabbing my collar. I recognize her voice, it was Luna. I tremble not because of fear but because of the cold drink. I was used to being bullied. I felt someone pull me away and step infront of me, it was Natsume. Lucky for me, there was no one around to increase the humiliation.
"I'm warning you. Touch her again and you could consider yourself expelled." He said with a scary tone. Luna growled under her breath and started to walk away.
"Thanks." I said quietly with an annoyed tone. He pulled out his handkerchief and started to wipe my face. I slapped his hand away and started to walk towards the girl's bathroom. I heard a knock, I ignored it and continued to wash off the blue sticky drink on my face.
"Why won't you let me help you?" It was Natsume again.
"Don't you have somewhere to go to?" I asked.
"I'm sorry, okay. I didn't mean to put you in harm." He said. I could feel the worry in his voice. I shrugged it off and wiped my face with my handkerchief. "Are you still there?" he asked.
"You-you're the reason I'm in this mess. So leave me alone!" I screamed.
"Oh. Okay." He said. With that last statement of his I felt disappointment, worry, apology, and most importantly hurt. And since that moment, I regretted the time I had to open my big mouth.
I knew having no social life was better. With no social life, I won't be feeling guilty and what not. I regretted that day but I could never take it back. Sad isn't it? Don't worry the story's not over yet.
Homeplus: well… I don't know what to say.
Mikan: you could thank your readers?
Homeplus: oh yeah… Thank you for reading! Review please!
Natsume: yes. Do review.
Homeplus: please wait for the next chapter. Jaa!
