Hey you guys! I'm sorry this update was so delayed. .
I couldn't find the motivation to write. *Sigh* and I was extremely bored, writing didn't even help. But it's all good now, hopefully…
Summer usually brings me into an extremely bored mood… weird, but yeah.
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Chapter 2:
… Kiss me, ki-ki-kiss me
Infect me with your love and
fill me with your poison
Take me, ta-ta-take me
Wanna be a victim
Ready for abduction
Boy, you're an alien
Your touch so foreign
It's supernatural
Extraterrestrial…*
*A week later*
I wrapped my wet chestnut hair into the towel with a sigh. Heading from the bathroom, I made my way back across the cool floor to my bedroom.
"Mikan! I'm going out town, I'll be back in a while" Jii-chan yelled up the stairs.
"Okay!" I shouted back, holding the towel tightly around my body.
I disappeared into my room and inhaled the scent of strawberry perfume; it always seemed to hang around in the air. Old sketches Hotaru had made still littered my pink walls and I smiled at my favorite. She had sent it to me for my 16 birthday—it was of a sakura tree. She had written in the note that it was a tree in the Academy. I vowed that when I go to the Academy I'm going to find it.
I quickly made my bed and picked up loose pages scattered across the white carpet. Turning my attention back to my wet hair, I pulled the towel off and ran my brush through it. Over the years my hair has gotten quite long. Right now it was down to my waist, spiraling at the ends. It was definitely different from back in grade 7 when my hair was just 2 inches past my shoulder.
Sitting down in front of my makeup table, I searched for my brown eyeliner. I drummed my fingers on the case until I saw it at the bottom of the bag, underneath my mascara.
"Aha!" I said grabbing the eyeliner. Carefully, I gently lined my eyes and put the eyeliner on the top of my makeup bag—in plain sight so I wouldn't lose it again. I put a quick swipe of mascara on and examined my work.
"Okay, done" I smiled to myself.
I stood up and stretched. Swiftly, I pulled on my underwear and polka dotted bra, then headed for my closest—I grabbed out my jean shorts and a dark purple tank top. Pulling the items on I headed back downstairs. The new oak stairs didn't make a sound as I thundered down them.
Thank goodness I actually got Jii-chan to buy upgrades for this place when I fixed it up.
Over the past couple years I've spent cleaning and fixing everything at home. Minus the things that I couldn't do, Jii-chan had to hire some people to come and replace the flooring in some places and the porch. But I've been able to decorate and repaint the inside and outside of the house myself and it looks great!
I skipped across the cool wood floors towards the bright yellow, country style kitchen. The smells of recently made pancakes filled the room and my tummy growled. Glad that no one was here to hear that, I searched the counter tops for the source.
"Mmm" I ran towards the counter where a plate of pancakes was still releasing steam. Inhaling the smell, I quickly picked up the fork and devoured them, before leaving the kitchen into the back yard.
The cool rush of air ruffled my clothing and hair, relaxing me as I stepped further into the hot rays of the August sun—bugs buzzed as I walked along the dirt driveway to the road.
The sun was hot on my back as I walked down the road towards town. I wonder if they have strawberries on sale… I grabbed the money in my pocket from the thought. My mouth watered at the possibility of being able to eat fresh strawberries.
Town was busy with people—as expected from the morning market. Each street was jam packed with people trying to buy the best fruits and vegetables before they were gone. I squeezed though the crowd of people and wandered down the road—looking for the familiar strawberry stand. Finally my nose caught the scent of the unmistakable fruit and I found myself quickly in front of the source.
"May I have a small basket of strawberries, please?" I smiled at the shopkeeper.
I thanked the lady when she handed me the basket. Turning around, I protected the strawberries, and maneuvered through the crowd of people once more—only this time heading towards the direction of the park. The park hid a pathway to my secret place and it was defiently the prettiest place there was out here in the middle of no where.
Once I had reached the park, I headed along the trail, enjoying the scenery while indulging on one of the strawberries.
When the trail began to fade away and the street was coming into view— I turned to my right and pushed through the trees and bushes. Until finally, another hidden, secret, path came into my sight. Smiling, I walked along the new trail for a couple minutes—which eventually lead me to a giant clearing, surrounded by thick overgrown trees and a huge beautiful lake that took up most of the clearing. The water created the illusion of being crystal clear, with its bright sparkling liquid covering the surface.
I moved towards the lake to my usual spot where a giant rock hung over the surface of the water. Talking my time, I sat down taking my flip-flops off, and dropped my feet into the cool, blue liquid. Continuing to eat my strawberries, I stared at my reflection and smiled to myself.
There was something about this place that made me love it. I couldn't figure out if it was because this place was so beautiful and peaceful, or because this place seemed so magical. I closed my eyes when I had eaten the last strawberry—lying down across the rock; I let the sun heat my skin.
After a few moments, I felt the heat from the sun fade away. Opening my eyes, I stared straight up at the once clear, blue sky. The sky had been covered by huge dark, thunderclouds. I sighed in despair as more clouds rolled in covering the entire vast of visible sky.
It's going to rain soon…
"I wish they would go away," I grumbled closing my eyes. "I don't want it to rain"
Rain, ugh. Just the thought of it brings me down. It's always going to be or is a gloomy day with rain. Everything goes dark; the sky, light… Everything is dull.
I dislike rainy days. I should like them, especially someone like me who can be extremely childish. But I just can't like them no questions asked. Anything bad that has ever happened to me has been on a rainy day. Like back when I was four my cat, Shii, died. Or when I was six, my adoptive parents died—and when I was eight, I found out I was actually adopted. I could probably think of more, but you get the point. Rainy days, in my opinion, say something bad is going to happen…
I'd rather today was going to be a good day.
The wind picked up quickly, wiping my hair around and covering my face. I stood up, pushing my hair back in to place, and waited for the rain to pour over top of me. But instead, I felt the warm sun's rays heating my skin once more.
I looked up at the sky and my face showed my confusion. There wasn't a single cloud in sight—just clear, blue sky for miles and miles.
"Weird…" I murmured. Closing my eyes, I folded back down to the rock and dipped my feet into the water, swinging them back and forth.
*Time Skip*
Humming a random tune—I skipped along the road towards home. I waved at the neighbors while entering through the gate to the driveway.
Seeing how Jii-chan wasn't home yet, I headed into the backyard. I stopped at the kitchen door and unlocked it so I didn't have to walk around the house again to get something. Turning my attention back to the yard, I noticed that the yard was in need of some work.
The green grass was in need of being trimmed, along with the garden being weeded and watered; and the shed needed a good cleaning as well.
"Looks like I know what I'll be doing" I sighed.
Grabbing the lawn mower from behind the old, wooden shed, I quickly cut the overgrown grass. Going up to the front yard from the driveway to cut that as well. I returned to the backyard when I had finished.
From where I stood with the mower, I kneeled down and started tending to the garden. Tall weeds were dominating a rose bush, so I pulled the weeds away—careful of the thorns on the rose bush. I had always loved gardening, there was a feeling of reassurance about tending to plants and making them grow. It was like I could spend all my time here, and not have to worry about anything.
After 15 minutes, I stood up and stretched—admiring the work I had finished so far; the grass was all cut, and the gardens all tended too. Now all that was left was the shed—which needed washing and a little cleaning on the inside. Shaking my head, I went into the kitchen and began to fill a bucket with water. My eyes traveled around the kitchen while I waited. I looked back at the bucket after a couple seconds— It was barely a quarter full and the water was on the highest level.
Another plumbing issue… I mentally groaned.
"This will take forever," I grumbled looking away. "It'd be so much easier if the bucket was already full"
A millisecond later, I felt the cool liquid against my fingertips and I looked back at the bucket. My jaw dropped when I saw water beginning to spill over the sides. Saying that it was the plumbing acting up, I dumped some of the water out. I began hauling the heavy bucket back out to the shed.
When I finally reached the shed, I dipped a cloth into the water and started scrubbing the dirt off the white paint—leaving the walls a gross brown color instead. The green hose tied up to the side of the house caught my eye and I sweatdropped. Walking to it, I turned it on and went back to the shed.
"Why didn't I do this in the first place?" I asked myself aloud. The brown covering the walls quickly disappeared showing the white paint once again.
"Ta-da" I grinned, winding the hose up. I headed into the shed, pulling the wooden doors open. The first thing that greeted me was a rush of dust flying past me—coughing I stepped inside, using my hands to clear the dust away. After a few moments of cleaning the dust off all the old toys, I declared it good enough and left the shed, sealing it shut.
"Mikan! Come inside, I'll make some lunch!" Jii-chan yelled from the kitchen window.
"Okay!" I replied. Quickly, I dumped the dirty water from the bucket onto the grass and ran to the kitchen. Jii-chan was chopping vegetables when I entered.
"How was town?" I asked him.
"Great! They were having so many sales on veggies," he replied. "Im going to have a supply good enough for a month"
I giggled and sat down at the table—my fingers brushing over the pile of letters. A jolt of electricity ran up my fingers and I snapped my hand back. I stared wide-eyed at my fingers and the pile of letter.
Huh…?
"I brought the mail home with me," Jii-chan said interrupting my confusion. "Can you check to see if there's anything important?"
"Sure" I checked my fingers and turned to the pile of mail. Hesitantly, I began sorting through it. "Junk…junk… bill… bill… Gakuen Ali—"
Another jolt shocked my finger and I dropped the letters onto the table. Nervously, I wiped my fingers on my clothes. Then my eyes widened; there's a letter from Gakuen Alice! My fingers were still tingling when I reached for the giant white envelope marked Gakuen Alice. Taking a moment to stare in awe at the letter I held in my hands, I turned back around to Jii-chan. My fingers and the electricity completely forgotten.
"My letter from Gakuen Alice came!" I squealed. Jii-chan stopped cutting the vegetables and came up behind me. I carefully opened the letter and grabbed the papers that were inside—my heart fluttering as I began to read.
Dear Ms. Sakura,
Congratulations! You are one of the students who have been accepted into the Academy. You're information was very outstanding and we are glad to have a new student with your talents.
Classes begin the 3rd of September and you are to be at the Academy no later then August 23rd to become an official student of Gakuen Alice. If you do not arrive by then, you will not be allowed to enter the school grounds.
Your schedule and information will be waiting for you at Gakuen Alice in the main offices. That will include the information to your dorm and rules of the Academy, along with a tour from the representatives of your class.
Sincerely,
Kazumi Yukihira
High School Principle
"Oh my gosh!" I gasped. "I was accepted!"
"Well I'll be…" Jii-chan murmured, reading the letter once more. I jumped up from my chair and danced around the kitchen.
"Well, if you want to be a student," he said. I stopped with my hands reaching to the ceiling and my foot in mid step.
"You need to leave right away to get to Tokyo" he continued. Jii-chan pointed to a section of the letter and held it out to me. I walked up to him and re-read the section he was pointing out.
"…Be at the Academy no later then August 23rd"
I let that rattle around my brain for a moment. "Its August 21st today!"
"I need to pack!" I gasped.
I ran upstairs and entered my room—my eyes hurriedly searched the room. Emptying each of my drawers I stuffed the clothes into my pink duffel bag—another polka dotted bra the last thing to go in. I wrapped up the cords to all my hair styling utensils and set them into the suitcase, along with my bag of makeup and small mirror. Looking around the room, I decided what else I might need.
Hotaru's sketches caught my eye and I stared at them all for a moment—finally I decided to take them. Gently I took each sketch down and put them into an empty, pink and purple polka dotted photo album. I grabbed Hotaru's study glasses, a few of my favorite alarm clocks, and toiletries as well.
Once I had fought with the zipper to the suitcase, and closed the duffel bag as well—I dragged them both downstairs. I set them outside the front door and went back to the kitchen.
"Jii-chan, I'm all packed" I announced.
He was still sitting at the table, holding the letter in his hands—deep in thought. I walked up to him and gently shook his shoulder. He inhaled loudly and looked up at me, then back to the letter.
"I didn't think you would actually be accepted" he muttered. "Someone like you…"
I sweatdropped. "Thanks, Jii-chan"
He stood up abruptly and went to the counter. "You need to eat lunch before you go, or you'll starve to death!"
"Okay," I smiled. "Be right back, I want to get some other things first"
I headed back up the stairs and went into my parent's old bedroom. Heading to the dresser, I grabbed the photo of Kenji, Asami, Jii-chan and me. Kenji had shaggy blonde hair with jade green eyes and Asami had jet-black hair reaching straight down to her rib cage, and startling blue eyes.
I gazed around their old room before I left, closing the door behind me. Smells of cooking veggies greeted me as I slowly descended the stairs—taking in every detail of the house as I went. I put the photo into my suitcase and took the long way to the kitchen, weaving through the family room and formal dining room. Finally, I took my spot at the table where a plate of veggies, pieces of chicken and tortillas were. I made a couple fajitas and devoured them fast.
"I called your cab, they'll take you straight to Asako train station and then you'll take the train to Tokyo" Jii-chan said walking back into the kitchen.
"You're not coming with me?" I asked.
"No, it'd be easier if I stayed here instead"
I blinked my confusion away and wrapped my arms around him. A car honked outside and we both went to the door, lugging my suitcase behind me and Jii-chan carried out the duffel bag.
"Wait," he handed me a small handful of bills and I quickly put the money into my pocket when he gave me a look.
"That's enough for the train ride and to help you if you need anything when you get to the Academy" he said.
"Thank you, Jii-chan!" I kissed his cheek in farewell and opened the back of the cab door. Sitting inside, I watched from the mirror as Jii-chan and the driver set my things into the trunk. Jii-chan paid the driver in advance before we left. I waved to him as the cab driver pulled away.
Minutes turned into hours and finally, the cab driver pulled up at the train station at 5:00. I thanked him and stepped out of the cab, he helped me with my things and I set my duffel bag over my head onto my opposite shoulder, and firmly held the suitcase's handle.
"One ticket to Tokyo, for private seating" I told the lady in the ticket booth. She handed me a ticket and I thanked her. Walking to the boarding area, I waited for the train, quietly humming to a song for a couple minutes. At 5:30 the train pulled in and I quickly boarded on before everyone else. I went through the cabins, until I found the private seating and open the door to a sealed off small room.
A cushioned bench covered the length of one side of the boxed in room and there was a small TV in the far corner. I set my things against the wall under the TV and sat down on the bench right by the window. When the train started moving I watched the scenery fly by and I quickly drifted to sleep.
*Time Skip*
I slowly opened my tired, hazel eyes. My face was leaning against the window and I wiped away the fog on the glass caused from my breathing. I looked into the distance, the sky was starting to dim and I checked the TV's time— 7:45. My attention turned back to the window and I saw the tall buildings of Tokyo in the distance. Butterflies moved around my stomach as I watched the city getting closer and closer.
"Wow," I breathed when we finally pulled into Tokyo. The train came to a stop somewhere in the huge city and I pulled the duffel bag back over my shoulder, grabbing the suitcase. I followed the crowd of people off the train and onto the street.
"Taxi!" I lifted my arm up as one drove by. They stopped in front of me and he came out and lifted my bags into the trunk.
"Where to?" he asked when we both sat down in the vehicle.
"Gakuen Alice" I replied back. He nodded and pulled away from the curb. I watched the lights of the city slowly come on as we drove through the streets. People constantly moving in every direction.
"Here we are," he said. I looked out the window and stared in awe at the huge gate and wall that was just a short distance away. I was still in awe as I opened my door and stood on the sidewalk. The driver got my things out and I handed him money, thanking him.
I walked up to the huge gate and looked around— I didn't see any sort of buzzer or know how I would get inside. Not knowing what else to do I pressed against the gate. My hand momentarily shone a bright white and the gate swung open.
I blinked and walked inside. "Okay then…"
"Welcome, Mikan Sakura" a robotic voice said. I turned around and stared at the man like figure that stood beside me. "Follow me to the offices"
This is some advanced school…
I followed the robotic man along the giant pathway—more so suited for a car. My eyes took in the giant trees lining the path and the tall lampposts. After about ten minutes of walking my feet started to argue.
"Excuse me," I said to my guild. "How much longer?"
"We're here now" was all he said. "Go inside and state your name, they'll give you your information. I'll be waiting to take you to your dorm"
"Okay… um, thank you"
I turned towards the three story tall, brick building. Walking up to the building, I opened the giant glass doors. The smell of air freshener and coffee filled the air and I headed along the white carpet to the receptionist at the other end of the room.
"Hello," she greeted me. "How may I help you?"
"Hi, I'm Mikan Sakura," I said.
"Ah! Goodie," she giggled. "A new student"
I smiled at her. "Yup!"
"Hold on just a sec and I'll get you your information" she winked. "You can sit over there on one of the chairs"
Before I turned around I seen a giant tail come from behind her back and swish back and forth. I blinked thrice and looked again, there wasn't anything. Slightly confused, I walked back to the wall and sat in one of the leather chairs. I stared off into space and looked up when I felt like I was being stared at. A cold chill running along my exposed arms and neck. I looked around the empty room, no one was in sight—but then I saw movement out of the corner of my eye. A dark figure passed by the front door and goosebumps rose on my arms.
I looked around the empty room for a couple minutes more until I heard her call my name. Goosebumps were still on my arms when I headed back towards her.
"Here's your schedule, and dorm room information, plus the key" she handed me a stack of papers.
"Sorry, for that, there's soo many classes" she waved her hands around, then grabbed another pile.
"These are the Academy's rules," she said, I put the papers with the others.
"Tomorrow, you'll have a tour around the school by your class representatives. Here's your ID card, and your uniforms are in your closet. If you have any questions feel free to ask the representatives tomorrow"
"Okay, thank you"
"Have a good day"
I shifted the papers around as I headed to the door—a map catching my eye. Good thing I have that I thought. I held the dorm room information in my hand and quickly read it.
West End Dorms—co-ed
Dorm Room number 348
"West End Dorms?" I said aloud as I walked back outside.
The robotic man was still standing where I had left him and I went up to him. He swirled around to face me.
"What is your dorm room?" he asked.
"Um, West End—co-ed, number 348" I said reading the paper again.
"Okay, follow me"
I followed him once again along the giant path. After 15 minutes of walking the trees lessened and I could see the huge buildings of the Academy in the distance. I turned my head and saw more buildings in each direction.
My back tingle and I looked behind me—goosebumps rising on my arms once again. I looked into the trees where I felt the stare coming from. My eyes locked with striking crimson eyes and my breath caught. Turning around, I ran to catch up with the robotic man.
"You're in the dorm beside the High School Building, at 11PM there is someone patrolling the halls" the robotic man said.
"Okay, um," I began. "What's your name?"
"Robotic man #009123"
I blinked thrice and started grinning. "How 'bout I just call you Robert?"
"Robert is okay," he said monotonously.
Just like Hotaru used to do…
"Ah! Robert, do you know of a Hotaru Imai?"
"Yes, she is my master"
"Master…?" I blinked.
"Yes, she created me. I am a robot"
"Well…" I paused. "That's like Hotaru… creating crazy inventions"
"Yes"
Silence hung around us until we reached my dorm. I looked up at the tall building and whistled quietly.
"Your room is on the fifth floor. The other students have not fully arrived yet, but this is a co-ed dorm. However your floor is all female," Robert said.
"Okay, thank you Robert!"
"Your welcome, Ms. Sakura" he disappeared back down the pathway and I entered the cool building. The main foyer smelt like lemon and the air was crisp from the AC.
My flip-flops echoed around the room as I walked across the wooden floors to the elevator. The button lit up orange when I pressed it and I waited for it to come back down. A couple seconds later, the elevator dinged and the door opened. Stepping inside, I pressed the 5th floor, and my stomach turned with the sensation of being pulled up.
I watched the floors ding by, but it stopped at the second floor. Feeling nervous for some reason, I pulled my bags closer to me and checked my appearance. The doors opened and a tall, boy around my age stepped inside. I peeked at him from under my lashed before lifting my head up.
The guy had messy, raven locks that looked silky and my fingers yearned to touch him. His chest was slightly exposed because he hadn't buttoned his shirt all the way and I could see the outline of the muscles that were so obviously underneath. I jumped back slightly when his striking crimson eyes locked with my hazel—goosebumps rose on my arms again and I rubbed at them self-consciously.
"You're new" he stated coldly.
"Yeah, I'm Mikan Sakura" I smiled—despite him being rude. Why did those crimson eyes seem familiar? I continued rubbing my arms, watching the floors slowly change.
"Hn,"
I looked out the corner of my eye at him. He's pretty pale… I thought to myself. Tucking a stray hair behind my ear, I bent down to fix my flip-flop.
The crimson eyed guy snorted and I stood up straight. I looked back over at him raising an eyebrow.
"What's so funny?" I asked.
"Nothing" he shook his head. He started smirking when I didn't respond.
"You still haven't told me what your name is"
"Who says I was going to, little girl"
I frowned. "I introduced myself, it's only polite"
"Polite isn't really my thing," he smirked.
"Strange how I can already tell"
His smirk widened—showing a pair of teeth that looked oddly like fangs, then he closed his mouth again. Shaking my head, I blamed it on being tired.
The elevator dinged and I looked up. "Ah, it's my stop"
I picked up my things once again and waited for the door to open.
"Natsume Hyuuga,"
"Hmm?" I turned around and looked at the crimson-eyed guy.
"My name" he stated rolling his eyes. "You are as stupid as you look"
"I'm not stupid!"
"Whatever, Polka dots" he grinned— showing his bright white teeth and the pair of fangs. I left the elevator slightly confused—when I was safely off the elevator I looked down at myself. My tank top was slightly off center showing the edges of my bra. I turned around shocked, covering my chest.
"Pervert!" I yelled at the closing elevator—I swear I heard him laughing when the elevator continued going up. Adjusting my shirt, I grabbed my duffel bag and suitcase and made my way down the red carpeted hallway. The only light coming from pot lights in the ceiling.
"348…348," I walked down the hall reading the door numbers. I had just past 340 a couple seconds ago.
Finally when I was almost to the end of the hallway, I found 348. Sighing in relief, I dropped my duffel bag and grabbed the key that was between my fingers and the stack of papers I held. I put the key into the lock and the solid wood door swung open. The smell of newly polished floors was the first thing that I noticed.
I dragged my things into the room and the door clicked shut behind me. The room was nice from what I've seen—even for just a dorm room. When you first walked in there was a built in closet to your right, a small TV room right in front of me, and an open arch leading into a small kitchen to my left. Inside the kitchen was another arch leading into the small TV room.
I dragged my things across the light oak, wooden floors to another hallway to my right. It lead to a small guest bathroom, two rooms—one guest and one master, and a master bathroom, along with a small laundry room. All the walls were painted white and I sighed.
"Well it is just the beginning of my stay, I still have time to decorate" I dropped my bags into my room and opened the built in closet. It was of a decent size—good enough to hold all my clothes. There were already six pairs of uniforms hanging up in my closet and I pulled each of them out—each uniform had a second one, so there was really only three uniforms.
One uniform was a plaid blue and black skirt that looked like it would rest about mid thigh. A form fitted white T-shirt and a form fitting dark blue blazer with 'GA' in black on the top right of the blazer. White knee high socks and black boots that went up to my mid calf—they were tight to the leg and had a slight heel. On the hanger a tag hung, it read: Fall/Winter uniform.
The second uniform was a semi form fitted white T-shirt like blouse—the ends of the sleeves were tighter to your arm then the rest of the sleeve, and two buttons at the top of the shirt. A small decorative collar—and a blue ribbon that tied around it, reaching down two inches past my armpit. The GA symbol was in the same place, in the top right. Then the same blue and black plaid skirt, and white knee high socks—along with black shoes. The tag read: Spring/Summer uniform.
Lastly there was a uniform that looked to be used for physical Ed. It was a long, slightly loose black T-shirt and GA over in the top right. The back of the shirt had my name printed across the back in bold white writing. Then there was grey sweat pants that had Gakuen Alice written along the left leg in bold, black writing. There was also a pull over sweater with the same design on it. The tag read: Training 101
"Well, these are pretty awesome uniforms" I grinned, putting them back into the closet. I looked around the room, there was a queen-sized bed pushed against the wall by the window. A big black dresser stretching across the length of the wall opposite the bed, with a giant mirror on top. The ceiling fan, nightstand table and the drapes were the only thing extra in the room.
"Guess I need to find where the pillows and bed sheets are packed in this place" I muttered.
Opening my duffel bag, I packed away everything into the closet that could be hung and put the rest into the drawers of the dresser. Opening my suitcase on my bed, I pulled out my pictures and sketches. I put the picture of my parents, Jii-chan and I on the table beside the bed—along with one alarm clock. I put the extra few alarm clocks plugged in the bathroom and on the black dresser. After that, I set the photo album with Hotaru's sketches on the black dresser as well.
Going into the bathroom, with my makeup bag and mirror, I opened the cupboards and found shampoo/condition, and a couple towels. I put my makeup things on the black and white vanity and set up my hair dryer, curling iron, and hair straighter in the little holes on top of the counter—along with the rest of my toiletries. I set up the towels on the racks and went into the guestroom. Inside, I found a futon, a built in closet, small dresser, and a desk.
"Study room" I decided after staring around a while.
When I was in the hallway, I quickly went into the bathroom and set up the towels on the racks. Afterwards, I found the small hidden closet that held extra blankets and towels in the hallway. I grabbed the bed sheets and ran to my room, quickly fixing up my bed.
"Aha! It's already feeling cozy here" I smiled to myself.
I hung up drapes on the rest of the windows and stared in awe when I discovered a small private balcony outside the TV room. I went out onto the balcony and looked around at the dark school grounds—light coming from windows and the lamp posts. Trees littered the ground everywhere except for the winding pathways that cut different paths in every direction; and there was a giant tree just in front of me—it was close enough I could grab onto one of the thick branches.
"Wow," I breathed. "I'm actually here"
When goosebumps started rising on my arms again, I went inside and locked the door leading outside. Walking along the hall to the main door I locked it shut too.
My stomach grumbled and I blushed slightly at the noise. I went in the kitchen and opened the fridge—it was stocked with milk, cream, cheese, yogurt, eggs, and butter. My nose crinkled and I looked into the freezer—nothing but an empty ice cube tray and hamburgers.
"Not going so well…" I opened up the cupboards and found soups, pasta, sauces, and a couple boxes of KD. My mouth automatically watered and I grabbed the KD out. I set it on the stove and searched for a pot—after about 15 minutes I had discovered everything in my kitchen and I was enjoying a bowl of delicious KD. I had put the extras in a bowl in the fridge so I would have food already made for days when I needed something quick (at least until it goes bad).
After I had eaten the contents of my bowl, I rinsed the bowl off and left it in the sink. Yawning, I went to the bathroom, and got ready for bed. My alarm clock blinked 9:30 when I finally shut the lights off and closed the door. I set the alarm for 7:30 before easily falling into a dreamless sleep.
*Natsume's POV*
I lay panting on my bed, clenching my T-shirt tightly above my chest. Pain over whelmed me and I reached for the glass of water that sat on my dresser. I dropped a handful of blood tablets into the water and impatiently waited for them to dissolve. My fangs had extended further in my mouth with the need for blood—I gulped the now scarlet liquid quickly my fangs slightly retracting back, but not all the way.
It's not enough. Dammit!
The pain subsided for now I sat up in my bed, dragging my hands roughing through my hair. I sat with my head in my hands. I thought the urge to drink the blood of another person was gone. But… but she—I could hear her blood pumping through her veins. I wanted to drink her blood so bad when I first saw her enter into the Academy. Making me take such measures to follow her to the dorm and meet her in the elevator.
"No ones made me have such a strong reaction before" I stood up abruptly, pulling the sweaty shirt over my head and tossing it into the hamper. I replaced it for a clean one and I went to the balcony.
I need blood before I do something I would regret.
I froze when the breeze picked up—I inhaled the scent of her blood once again, the scent of Mikan Sakura's blood. My fangs extended once again and pain shot through my chest. Wincing, I leapt off the balcony onto a tree below, falling down seven floors, then landing with a thud onto the tree branches. Climbing down, I sped through the forest like a blur until finally the scent was out of my system and the smells of animals around me replaced it.
Ruka's going to hate me for this…
"But I have too" I winced again as pain shot through my chest. I let my vampire instincts take over and I stalked a bunny a couple feet away before pouncing onto it and sinking my fangs into its small body.
The pain in my chest subsided once again, but it still wasn't enough—I needed more to fill the need to drink from her. I stalked 10 more small animals until I was lucky enough to see a deer. The deer stopped a couple meters away from me, and my crimson eyes shone in the dark more so then usual because of the need for blood—and I was lucky enough to be able to see in the dark to see the deer perfectly before it noticed my presence.
Not wasting a moment longer, I was quickly beside the poor deer. It jumped when it realized I was standing right beside it—and that I was a predator. I collided with the deer when it tried to run and we both fell to the ground with a thud. My fangs sunk directly into the deer's neck and its blood filled into my mouth. I drunk until there wasn't a drop left. I stood and wiped my mouth with the back of my hand. My thirst for blood now satisfied.
"Ruka's definitely going to give me a lecture" I sighed.
Collecting all the dead carcasses of the animals and setting them into a pile, I snapped my fingers and set the pile a blaze with fire. Oddly, a vampire—specifically me—had gifts to use fire. Even though fire was suppose to be something that killed vampires—but not me, I was immune to it because of this. I had always found it amusing for some reason.
I ran through the forest once more—reaching the tree I had used to land on. I climbed back up quickly, swinging from each branch like a monkey. Crouching on a branch by the 5th floor, I inhaled—I could smell traces of her scent on this branch. Lucky for me, I had drunk enough blood to suppress the feeling of needing to drink hers, to want her blood.
She seemed different—everything about her was different. She shone with a radiance I've never seen another girl with before. I could feel her power that was collecting within her—and her looks… like an angel or goddess of some sort that has fallen to the Earth. Creamy skin and long chestnut hair that looked soft to the touch, memorizing hazel eyes that shone with the same radiance that surrounded her, and a figure any girl would die for.
The smell of strawberries on her skin and every time she would move it was all I could smell. But no one—no one other then me could know, or could imagine how she smelt—her blood's scent. She smelt of honey, with a hint of cinnamon.
I growled deep within my throat—and I immediately stopped thinking about her. My vampire side was becoming drawn to her; I didn't want to end up killing her. A girl I've just met.
I snorted at the thought—drawn to a girl I just met, and her blood is the main cause. My attention turned back to her balcony, I stood up casually, and stepped onto the little closed off space. I tested the door but it was locked—not wanting to make a scene, I quickly climbed back up onto the tree. Once I had reached the top, I jumped straight up and grabbed onto the rail for my balcony. I pulled myself over and gracefully entered into the TV room.
I raised an eyebrow when my eyes landed on my werewolf, best friend sitting on the couch. He hasn't noticed my arrival yet—but he sat intently reading a magazine. His golden blonde hair, slightly tousled from stress and his sapphire eyes were narrowed in concentration.
I cleared my throat and he looked up startled.
"Ruka, why are you here?" I asked him walking to the kitchen to grab a glass of water.
"Natsume," he said standing up.
"I got a pretty graphic story from a pair of birds that had came to my bedroom window" he followed me to the kitchen, stopping to lean against the doorframe.
"You said that you weren't craving that bad any more" Ruka stared at me.
When I didn't say anything he held up a blood tablet between his fingers. "You're a vampire. You need blood, not fake blood"
"The tablets are working fine" I grunted.
"Then what made you go on a killing rampage throughout the forest!" Ruka yelled.
"A girl!" I growled.
He looked startled. "A girl?"
"Her blood—she smelt so—"
"Don't tell me you—"
"Of course not!"
"Oh thank god"
I scowled at my best friend, and continued to drink a glass of water.
"What about her then?" Ruka asked.
"She's new…"
"And…?"
"She's different"
"Different how?"
"Ruka! Go see for yourself"
"Well what's her name then?"
I hesitated—did I want to tell my best friend about this girl that shone so brightly? Ruka sensed my hesitance and raised an eyebrow.
"Mikan Sakura" I said the name, liking the way it sounded.
"Oh, what is she?"
I automatically knew what he meant. "I don't know. I couldn't read her"
"Interesting, maybe she doesn't know about herself, or us"
I thought about what Ruka had said—and it actually made sense. She had seemed surprised when she saw a flicker of the receptionist's tail, and when I had flashed my fangs in the elevator.
"I think you're right"
Ruka checked his watched and sighed. "Listen, I need to go back to calm the animals now. Call if you need anything,"
Ruka left from my balcony. I didn't need to see to know he had jumped from the 7th floor, changed into his werewolf form in mid air, and went running to the forest.
I headed to my room and stripped off my shirt—I let the room darken. My eyes quickly adjusting and I set my alarm clock to 6:30. It was 10:00 right now and the amount of blood I had consumed had left me with a rush of energy. It quickly faded away however, and I went to sleep. Her scent wafting around my subconscious mind.
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