DISCLAIMER: I do not own Gakuen Alice.

J: Here's the 2nd chapter. I changed some parts. Even the dialogues were changed. I hope it's better.

It all started in that dark alley..

im-your-genie

CHAPTER 2


What am I doing here at my apartment? Moreover, who brought me here? Last thing I remember, I was exchanging words with Luna, then… nothing.

I tried sitting up straight when my head suddenly ached as if I'm having a hang over. My eyes are blurry which means I can't see clearly. But what surprised me is seeing a person's silhouette by the kitchen. Who's that? Maybe it's Hotaru. But then, it's still too early for her to be home already. Damn. I hope it's not a thief or I would be dead meat when he discovers I'm already awake.

To regain my normal vision, I shut then opened my eyes again. I slowly stood up from my bed trying not to make any sounds. I silently walked towards the kitchen and peeked at the door. What the hell? Are my eyes deceiving me? Is that Natsume Hyuuga cooking in my kitchen?

(Natsume's POV)

I'm cooking porridge for polka. Yes, I cook. So what? I don't care if it sounds gay but I know how to cook, at least a few dishes.

This is such a small apartment. Even my bathroom is bigger than this, even if my house is not a mansion. The porridge is almost done when I remembered what happened earlier today.

*Flashback*

Luna and I were walking behind someone whom I recognize very well. How couldn't I recowgnize her that easily when the past years, I've been staring at her? Mikan Sakura… that's her beautiful name. She's unfortunately the freaky blackmailing inventor's best friend.

She's also the first girl who caught my attention when she transferred to our school four years ago. I also saved her once from those drunken bastards.

As I continued staring at her back, I noticed her walked faster not noticing the big rock in front of her. Still, she walked briskly and accidentally tripped on the rock. That's bad. But then, I want to laugh so hard because of her undergarment.

It was so childish. Polka dots. Is she in first grade or something? Coz her underwear makes her look like she is.

"Look where you're going, you bitch!" Luna shouted irritatingly.

Polka apologized to Luna and explained her side. But then, Luna being insecure didn't believe any of the things polka told her. Tch.

But then, I can't blame her for that. I'm her boyfriend and I'm popular to the female population. Ugh, I hate saying that I'm his boyfriend. It's creeping me out. I have everything any girl would be looking for.

Polka defended herself and said that she wasn't trying to get my attention which is true. It was an accident for goodness' sake! If Luna doesn't believe her, it's her own problem. Not mine nor polka's.

Tch. I was staring at her beautiful hazel eyes when our eyes suddenly met.

Innocence… that's what I see in her eyes. Tch. Damn it, Natsume. Quit looking at her or you'll get hypnotized by her.

Our eyes were still locked to each other when she collapsed and fell to the ground which astounded both me and Luna.

"Luna, go to school on your own and I'll bring her home." She was about to protest but the fierceness of my eyes made her comply with my words.

Right there and then, I carried polka in my arms and went to her apartment. Her doors were obviously locked so I looked for her keys and when I found it, I entered without hesitation. I placed her on the bed and checked her temperature. Damn! She's running a high fever. Silly girl, she didn't even felt that she's having a fever.

I went to her kitchen and found a basin. I placed water in it and took one towel from her cabinet located beside her bed.

Gently, I wiped her face and arms with the towel so that her fever will somehow die down.

I was busy wiping her face when I heard her whisper my name. "Natsume…" What the heck?! Why did I just hear her whispering my name? Oh well.

*End of Flashback*

Tch. She uttered my name. Is there any significant meaning behind that? Or was she just dreaming of me? Who knows? Oh, she does.

My thoughts were disrupted when I noticed someone's presence by the door. I noticed a shadow and immediately, I knew it was her. Small and careful footsteps were heard. Having finished with my cooking, I faced her with my undying emotionless face.

(Mikan's POV)

As I walked towards him, he faced me with his ever stoic face. He's already done cooking whatever he was cooking. He opened the cabinet and got a bowl. Porridge was poured into the bowl and the next thing I know, I'm already sitting on a chair and was about to have a taste of Natsume's cooking.

As I had my first taste, I was dumbfounded. I'm lost for words on how I should describe his cooking. In short, it's very delicious that I can eat it everyday without getting tired of it. I never knew he could cook so well. He sure is unpredictable. Maybe that's one of the reasons why I liked him in the first place.

Ending my thoughts, I complimented his cooking. "This is delicious, thanks. But, can I ask you something?"

"You already are. You might as well continue it, no?" he coolly replied.

"What happened earlier? I can't seem to remember bringing you here in my sanctuary." I uttered almost whispering.

"As a matter of fact, you fainted, Polka."

"Oh, I see. Well then, again, thank you. Do you want to eat porridge too?" I asked him politely.

Wait…

Polka?!

"What the heck do you mean by that?! Polka?! You… pervert!" He only smirked as a response. Damn it. He saw my underwear… not to mention childish. How dumb of me to let someone see it. Ugh! I can't stand this embarrassment! To prevent myself from suffering to anymore humiliation, I stood up and tried pushing him out of my apartment.

"Thanks for the food, for taking care of me, good bye!" I half-shouted as I continue to force him out. But my efforts were futile since he's obviously stronger than me. I'm no match compared to him.

I gave up on pushing him and just went to open the door widely giving him the chance to go home in peace. I don't know what I will do if he stays here any longer. The door was still open yet he didn't move from his current position. It's like his feet were nailed into the ground which makes it impossible for him to walk out of the apartment.

Damn it. I like him… I know. But, he doesn't know that fact and me liking him doesn't mean I'll allow him to be a pervert to me.

"Please leave." I shot irritatingly.

"Why?" he asked me as he cast another smirk. Ugh! I so want to erase that smirk off of his face at the moment. He's such a tease and I don't think I can stand being with him even for a moment anymore.

"Well… for your information, you looked at my panty and called me by its pattern! It's humiliating!" I shouted. Again, he smirked. The nerve of this guy!

(Natsume's POV)

She's very amusing, I can say. Hn. So what if I saw her underwear? It's not like I looked at it in purpose. Besides, other girls would love to show me their underwear and here she is, getting all angry because I accidentally saw hers.

Irritation is evident in her actions and facial expressions. While here I am, still standing inside her apartment as if I'm glued to the ground. Tch. Whatever. I'm out of here.

I started walking towards the door and before I escape her sight, I glanced at her.

"See ya around, Polka." I mockingly said obviously emphasizing the word polka. Her face reddened 10 times redder that before… if that's even possible.

"I'd rather not." She replied without hesitation. Oh, tough girl. Her words… she never fails to surprise me with those. She's very different from other girls I saw everyday.

While I was on my way out, I decided to go to the manga shop to buy a new chapter of my favorite hentai manga. Hey, I'm a guy. You can't remove the fact that men also have their own needs. And this is one of mine.

(Normal POV)

Back to Mikan…

Even when Natsume's already gone, she's still fuming with anger. The only thing that is missing is the smoke coming from her nose like those in comedy shows.

"Ugh. I hate him. I can't believe that I actually liked him!" she voiced out her thoughts. Good thing there's no one around or they'll think that she's going nuts.

"I don't love him anymore… wait love? Oh yeah. That's what Hotaru said. Jealousy is something you feel when the person you love is with someone else. And that's exactly what I felt when I saw him with Luna. Pssh. Whatever. Even so… I won't love him anymore! But then, I already did… before I even discovered his perverted side. Ugh. Damn it." She uttered irritatingly as she walked back to her room stomping her feet in the process.

(Mikan's POV)

Maybe I'll just ignore him forever. I'm a loner anyway, right? Besides, he probably doesn't know what section I belong to. And I'm very positive that he won't look for me. I'll just erase my memory of today and live normally and happily with my best friend.

Speaking of my best friend, I haven't seen her today. I hope she's okay.

I was busy thinking of Hotaru until I heard a knock on the door. Who might that be? I just hope it's not the pervert or I'll punch him on the face. That is… if I could. I walked towards the door and was shocked to see my so-called visitor.

END OF CHAPTER 2


J: I have a lot of things to do. Waah! Wish me luck.