I'm confident in finishing this story…

But that's what I always say.

Anyway, enjoy!

Mikan's POV

Okay.

Natsume was blushing, meaning that he DID like Hotaru. I would be lying if I said I was fine with it, but I wasn't exactly heart-broken.

But still. You want to cry when you find out your crush for the past 5 years likes your best friend, right?

Well, I did want to cry. But I didn't. I left Natsume alone and concentrated on nullifying the fireball.

I was in the middle of succeeding when I felt a shadow next to me. I turned around, suddenly face-to-face with Natsume Hyuuga.

He had a serious expression on, which made him look even cuter if you asked me. But anyway, I nonchalantly asked him, "What?"

"Was it that obvious?"

I immediately caught on, despite the fact that my heart was still in total shock.

"Well, DUH."

Okay, I was lying. It wasn't really, because he was such a flirt, but if you had an immense crush on him, and you observed him every chance you get, I guess you would have an immediate suspicion towards every single female he talked to.

His expression relaxed all of a sudden, and I found myself looking at a pitiful Natsume.

"Well, she'll never like me, so--"

I knew Hotaru well enough that if she ever had to partner up with a boy, she would have Natsume first on her list. Not that she liked him, it was just that he was pretty popular and cool, and a whole lot better than Kitsune-me and Koko-chan, who never seem to mature.

"You have a chance," I found myself say, "I can't say anymore, because I'll be betraying my best friend, but please, please, take this from your crush's best friend."

Seriously. What the heck am I doing?

Okay, maybe setting up my best friend and my crush wasn't exactly the thing my heart wanted. But another section in my heart wanted everybody to be happy. I may be the Queen of Sappiness, but hey, life's WAY much more easier that way.

Natsume lifted an eyebrow slightly.

"It'll never happen. Like that time, when she bumped into me, I desperately wanted to hug her, but my arms were frozen by my sides. I think she felt bad that time."

Okay, maybe Natsume didn't know Hotaru that well.

"Well, cheer up. I'm sure you have a chance, and you can make that hug up to her any other time."

"I guess."

He looked so dejected that time, it made my heart skip a beat. But I had to give up on him.

I turned away, and surprisingly, managed to nullify the fireball in a click. I placed the warm piece of rock in my hands onto the table and ran out the door.

Holy shit... Kami-sama, whatever you do, remind me to stay away from Natsume. Please.

Sugoi!

It seems to me I'm doing pretty well in writing romance. I thought I was an amateur too. :D WHOOT