Long Journey to Finally Meet You
Hi there dear readers, this is my second fanfic I've wrote so far. I got the inspiration for this story when I read an old romance story in my school library and I thought it would be really lovely if the characters in it were from GA. Well, I'll stop babbling about nonsense thing. Enjoy the story ;)
Disclaimer : sadly, I don't own Gakuen Alice :')
AU and maybe a little bit OOC for Mikan
Chapter 1
That was the last take for the shooting that day. Finally Mikan thought. She was accompanying her older sister, Misaki, at her shooting. Misaki and Mikan were siblings related by blood but people usually didn't believe it until it was spoken by them. Why you asked? It was because Misaki was one of the most beautiful lady that ever walked on earth. With her silky pink hair, gorgeous eyes, perfect nose, and model-like body, every girls envied her and every man on this earth dream to be her boyfriend. Not to mention that she was a world class actress, and could made million yens by just playing in a movie.
Mikan was another story. She was not bad, physically. She had a great body shape, but she was clumsy and absolutely clueless of how to be graceful. It should be easy for her actually, if she wanted to be graceful, just copy her sister. However, that's the last thing she would ever done in her life. Since she was little, she was always being compared with Misaki. All of their relatives said that her sister was beautiful, gorgeous, etc etc. But the only thing that they ever said to Mikan was just hopes, that she would soon become an adult, so that she could make lots of money.
That's why she always thought that she was ugly because nobody praised her looks. Well, what do you expect if you had a sister as gorgeous as Misaki? She can't hate her sister though, because Misaki always really nice to her.
"Hei, Mikan-chan!" someone called her and she turned her head to that source of sound. "Dammit Reo, your voice got in the recording now. No need to shout would you, Mikan-chan won't run away you know?" the director said while winking his eyes at Mikan. He liked that girl because she always seemed quite and mature. However Mikan completely ignoring the director because right now she was facing her crush, yes you read it all right dear. Mikan Yukihara was having a crush with Reo Mouri since she was little. She first met up with him when Reo playing as Misaki's partner in a movie. This movie they were making right now was their third movie.
The true motive why Mikan accompanying her sister that day because she knew she could met up with Reo. She sacrificed her time to study anatomy for test next week just to see her crush. For slight information, Mikan was a medical student at Tokyo University. She thought if she couldn't be pretty, at least she could be smart. So that she worked her ass out until finally she got accepted to that university and took medic to become a doctor.
"Hi Reo," Mikan replied to him. Her heart skipped a bit when she saw him smiling, but she didn't want to get her hopes high. She knew that Reo was head over heels towards her sister and there was no way she could compete with her. Huh? Me? Compete with Misaki? Who am I kidding? I actually wanted to compete with the actress that won the Emmy Awards five times in a row, the actress that could put up a French model ashamed by her body shape, the actress that was mentioned in the magazine as the most sought out bachelorette. Life is so cruel and unfair Mikan thought.
"Yeah, listen. I was just wondering if I could take your sister out tonight for dinner?" he asked Mikan. His voice sounded like a heaven bell to Mikan's ear. Sadly, what that voice said made Mikan's heart hurt but she tried not to show it. "Well, you should just ask her then. Why are you asking me?" Mikan answered. Reo laugh. "It was because she was with you right now and I thought it was rude to take her with me without your permission," he said. Oh God, his voice was so tender and… oh I could hear him talking for forever. Why does he have to chase after my sister? Well, it will be very weird if he chase me instead of my sister thought Mikan bitterly.
The shooting was over when the two of them were talking and when Misaki approached her sister, Reo immediately turned his attention to her, making Mikan felt a little bit jealous. "Hi, Misaki-chan," Reo called her. "Hi," Misaki replied with much less enthusiasm. Reo, however, didn't get effected by her cold reply and said, "I was just talking to Mikan-chan if I, by any chance, can take you out now for dinner. Can I?"
Misaki gave him an apologetic smile and said, "I'm sorry but I couldn't. I cannot let my sister drive herself home. My mom will surely gonna skin me alive if I do." Mikan knew that Misaki said that just to decline that invitation. What do you want Misaki? You have this handsome, kind, rich, famous man courting on you, why you still reject him? I think there are no girls in their right mind will reject someone as perfect as Reo but I guess I'm wrong, Mikan thought out loud.
Then suddenly she got an idea. "Why don't you just come and have dinner at our house if you really want to eat with her? My mom is a great cook you know," Mikan asked Reo. She saw Misaki gave her a disapproving look but she acted like she didn't see it. "Well, if it's okay with Misaki. I'm already hungry actually, but if she said no, what can I say." Mikan smirked when Reo said that. There is no way in hell Misaki going to refuse him. He practically asks for food, saying that he is hungry. Misaki maybe a little stone head, but she still has heart.
"I don't mind if you come," that was all Misaki said but it was enough to make Reo happy. He smiled like a little kid got his favorite candy. "Mikan, why don't you call okaa-san, tell her we have guest for tonight. Maybe she will cook something special," Misaki said and I obeyed her. When I finished talking to my mom, the three of us made our way to the parking area.
"Are you riding with me?" Reo asked to Misaki with a hope visible in his eyes. Misaki shook her head. "I can't, sorry. I can't let my sister drive alone at night. Just follow our car." Hearing that, Reo didn't look disappointed. Instead, he gave an understanding look. Maybe too happy because he finally could spend the night with the love of his life thought Mikan. Suddenly she regretted her decision, inviting Reo to have dinner at her house. Back then, she thought she could entertain herself by looking at Reo's gorgeous face all night, but was it really a good idea? Oh, well, you lose something if you wanted to gain something right?
Long Journey By Naori-chan
"Whoa, you have a very nice place here," Reo complemented when the three of them step inside Yukihara's Residence. What can you say, Yukihara was a very wealthy family. Mikan and Misaki's father, Izumi Yukihara, own the most successful company in Japan. I'm only talking about their company in Japan. Yukihara Group have branch in lots of other country, like America, Italy, Canada, Singapore, Korea, and London, and all of the companies the Yukihara runs are all a huge success. So, you can say that the Yukihara have unlimited number in their bank account.
"Ahh.. So this is the guest of honor for tonight," Mikan and Misaki's mother, Yuka, said with excitement visible in her voice. "Thank you for letting me join your family dinner, Mrs. Yukihara," Reo said politely while bowing his head. "Oh my, what a polite and lovely gentleman, no problem dear. And please, just call me Yuka. Mrs. Yukihara makes me feel old," Yuka said cheerfully, making Mikan and Misaki sweat drop. Their mother really was weak when it comes to a handsome and polite young man.
"Well, you can wait in the guest room until dinner is serve Reo. Me and Mikan are going to have a shower," Misaki said and without waiting for a reply she already went to her room. Reo chuckled with Misaki's action but he obeyed her command to wait at the guest room. Mikan also made her way to her room, her mind still full of Reo's faces. She sigh with happiness when she realized that she would have all night to see Reo and, if she lucky enough, have a small chat with him. So, with that happy thought, she got into the bathroom and took a quick shower. She knew that Misaki would take a long time for a shower and she thought she could accompany Reo while waiting for dinner.
She finished in just 5 minutes and after wore a short white short and baby blue t-shirt, she went to the guest room to see her (ahem) crush. "Ano," she said while peeking inside the room and saw Reo was calling someone on his phone. "Hai, I will make sure to arrive on time. Don't worry manager," Reo said to the person on the phone and hung up. He ruffled his hair then his eyes saw Mikan and smiled at her. "Ah, Mikan-chan. Is dinner serve already?" he asked. "Iye, mada (No, not yet). I just think you might need some company while you wait here," Mikan said shyly. "Souka? (Really?) Well, come over here then," Reo said while patting the space in the couch beside him and Mikan happily sat there.
"By the way, I want to say thank you." Mikan looked at Reo with a confuse expression. "For what?" she asked with one of her eyebrow rose, sign of her confusion. "For inviting me here. I really appreciate your help, I finally got the chance to spend a night with your sister." Reo gave Mikan one of his gorgeous smile, made Mikan blush and she quickly hide her face with her bangs before answering with a small voice, "I glad I can help." He patted her head with gratitude, made Mikan heart race, but she knew that she couldn't get her hopes high. Reo only after her sister, and she had enough heartbreak because of her sister. You see, having a beautiful big sister was making you felt insecure. Why? There were lots of reasons! Like back then, when Mikan was at junior high school. She have a liking to her senpai who was Misaki's classmate. At that time, she still have a little confident in herself and after collecting her courage, she confessed to that guy. She still remember what answer she got from him. I don't want to date with you. I only after your sister, you ugly. If only you were as hot as your sister I would go out with you. Sadly, you're not. So get lost and never come near me again, you disgust me with your attention.
Mikan couldn't hate Misaki though, because she was really kind towards her. At that time, Misaki was accidentally passing by and heard Mikan confession. When she heard that guy reply, she immediately beat the crap out of him, sending him to the hospital because of broken arm, some cuts and bruises. Misaki also the one who comforted Mikan when she cried back then. Misaki kept apologizing to her sister, even though it was not her fault.
"Oi.. Mi-kan-chan!" Reo waving his hand in front of Mikan's face and calling her name, pulling her back to the present. "Huh? What is it Reo?" She asked then she saw her sister also looking at her with a worried expression. "Do you have any trouble right now? You're spacing out," Reo asked worriedly. Mikan shook her head. "Ie, nandemonai (It's nothing). Don't worry, I'm completely fine, see?" she said while showing muscles on her hand. Reo chuckled by her behavior. Mikan could only stare at Reo laughing face, she couldn't control her heart beat and for a second she forgot that her sister was also in the same room as them. "Ehem," Misaki clear her throat in attempt to get attention. She succeed, both of the people in front of her turn their gaze to her. "Dinner's already served a few minutes ago. Are you guys coming or not?" she asked while leaning at the door frame, her hands were folded. "Hai!" Mikan said, immediately rose up from the couch. She took Reo's hand and said, "come on, lets eat. You'll never regret it, my mom is the best cook in the world."
"Hee.. So, do Misaki and you also can cook?" Reo asked while the three of them walked to the dining room. Mikan gave a sheepish grin before answering, "no, our mom doesn't allow us to go near the kitchen. Maybe she was afraid we will burn down the house or something." "Who's going to burn down the house?" asked Izumi Yukihara all of a sudden. It seems they already arrived at the dining room and didn't notice it. "Nothing dad," Misaki said cheerfully. "Misaki, Mikan, are you not going to introduce me to this guest?" Izumi asked his daughters. "Oh, yeah. Dad, this is Reo Mouri. Reo, this is my dad, Izumi Yukihara," introduce Misaki. Both men shake their hand. "Pleasure to meet you sir," Reo said. "The pleasure is mine. My, you look more handsome in flesh than what I saw on newspaper," Izumi complimented his guest. "Thank you for your compliment sir." Reo gave a small bow to Izumi. Izumi waved his hand and said,"no need to be so formal son! You can call me Izumi if you like." Reo smiled politely and said, "very well then, Izumi-san."
Mikan kept silent during that little conversation. One more thing she liked from Reo was the fact that Reo was a polite person (OOC! Haha). She didn't like those guys who didn't have respect for the elder, especially her parents.
"Mikan-chan, quit spacing out and eat," Yuka called her daughter, made Mikan blush because she got caught spacing out again. "Hai, okaa-san," Mikan mumbled then grabbed her chopstick and start eating. During dinner, Mikan kept giving Reo secret glances every now and then. She couldn't help but saw how his jaw moving when he chew his food, how his eyes glowed in amusement when talking to her dad, how his smile made her heart melted and she fought back a deep sigh every time she saw that smile.
When Reo finally bid his goodbye, the scene when Reo waving his hand to her kept repeating in her mind. This time Mikan let out a frustrated sigh. How long do I going to act like a love sick teenager. He likes my sister for heaven sake! There is no way he is going to like me if my sister around.
But miracle still happening in Mikan's life.
Long Journey by Naori-chan
That dear readers, is the end of chapter 1. How do you guys think? Do you like it? Please review if you want me to keep writing this ff, your review always motivated me to write. That's all for the author's note. See you at the next chapter ;)