Hey guys, this is just a story I wanted to write, it just came to me in the middle of the night, like at 3 am in the morning. I suddenly woke up and jumped out of bed and here it is! It might be a bit short though..

I hope you enjoy it!

I do NOT own Gakuen Alice or the Characters

Just a Strawberry Cheesecake

"Do you know what Natsume? Strawberry Cheesecake is one of my favorite deserts!"

"Here you go sir" as she handed him the plate " Enjoy, your strawberry cheesecake!"

Natsume was never the one to eat sweet, but after that incident happened he just couldn't stay away from them. Especially at this bakery, the colors, the style, the smell, it all reminded him of her.

He sat down on the table near the back. This was where he usually sat when he visits this bakery. It was quiet and comfortable. He was able to see what goes on in the shop as well. He would just sit there and eat or drink, but no matter what he would always order one of those strawberry cheesecakes. It was famous around the city and it was also her favorite desert.

The woman who made them now was beautiful and friendly also, she was 23 years old and sometimes Natsume would just sit there and stare at her the whole day, watching as she greeted customer after customer. He was fascinated by her. The way her long caramel hair could be so straight yet a bit at the end were curled naturally.

He was also fascinated by her smile. It's as if she had never been unhappy in her entire life. It was always so bright and warm, so full of surprises. She'd always kept the customers happy, he'd know, they were all just as fascinated by her as he was. It was something she had in her.

Sometimes he would take a quick nap there after a long day of work. The woman didn't mind. No matter what, every Saturday he came, she would have a slice of strawberry cheesecake reserved just for him.

Sometimes he would come late at night, and sometimes early in the morning but it was always there for him. It was as if she knew he would be coming no matter what and would save him a piece, or maybe she had made it especially for him, he'll never know. She'll hand it to him with a big happy smile on her face as if she'd known him forever. Natsume, however could never return the smile, he had gone through too much and just couldn't bring himself to smile, for no reason. So instead he would always reply with a brief nod. She didn't mind though, it seems it was her way of knowing that he meant 'thanks'

"Here you go!" Natsume looked up, there she was again smiling down on him. "I didn't order it" he said as he glanced down at the plate in front of him. It was a strawberry tart, layered with strawberries and cream on top and more strawberries on the side. It looked magnificent, angel-like even.

Natsume glanced up at her. "This is our newest creation, 'Smile of an Angel"

"I didn't order it" he simply said.

"It's okay, it's my treat" with a smile, she walked away. Taking a spoon, Natsume scooped up a piece of the tart, hesitating, he put it in his mouth, once it landed on his tongue though, he couldn't believe the taste of it! It was sweet yet not too sweet, so fluffy and creamy. The taste of it lingering in his mouth.

He closed his eyes for a moment, it's bringing back the memories. The memories of her. He misses her so much. Why did everything happen to her?! Why couldn't he have been there instead? They were so happy together. He misses her cooking, he misses her smile that was once always only directed towards him, and him only. He misses her kisses, the smell of her, her hugs. Why did God had to take it all away? What did he do wrong?!

Yes, it was all his fault but there was nothing he could do. It was in the past now, there's nothing he can change, he can't go back and make up for it. Natsume takes a peak at the counter. She was still stacking away the newly backed sweets. Her long luscious curls falling in front of her face once in a while.

He wants her. He really did.

*ding dong*

Another customer walks in. A man in his twenties. His bright green eyes roamed around the room for a moment before lighting up when it landed on the 23 year old woman.

"Mikan, are you ready to go yet?" he said as he leaned in for a kiss.

Natsume loved her, he loved her no matter what, before the accident and even now. He wanted them to be together, forever and always, but...

"Of course, I'm ready"

it doesn't matter anymore...

She doesn't remember him anyway.

so so so so sorry, if you are confused! You see, the main plot line is that Mikan had an accident when she and Natsume were together. She doesn't remember him anymore, and Natsume thought it was best to leave her to live a different life, but he can't help but visit her bakery ever Saturday and order a strawberry cheesecake. He really misses her but she's moved on and got a new boyfriend already... so yeah!

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