I liked that many of you liked my story so far. I hope I do not disappoint you. I'm really sorry that I have been taking so much time but I'm getting caught up with many school work

and projects; but I won't let that stop me so please review and enjoy ^_ ^ I dnt own GA. I only own Yuri Sakura.

Mikan was hurt she was in pain all her memories from her happy life were ruined.

Why? Why did this happen to me? Its not fair. I looked at my room and started cleaning up and looking for my treasures.I looked for the picture of my family, which showed my family

hugging and smiling and showed how happy we are or "were".I fell to the ground as I saw my picture, my most valuable treasure on the floor torn in half then again in half.

"Why?" I cried. I took the four pieces of the picture in my hand and held it so close to my chest.

I looked at the pieces that I held so close. My heart couldn't feel the pain; my heart was numb, it has reached its limit. I couldn't see why I deserved this, I couldn't see why anyone would

do this to me. I didn't care what reason they had I just knew that they would pay and I would make sure of it,I thought darkly.

I place the picture on my desk and continued picking up pieces of my clothing which were completely destroyed. Everything in my room was destroyed except my laptop which was hidden

and my bed. My novels were on the floor with every page torn or ripped. My manga's were, well let's just say words cannot express the damage on them. I used my alices to clean up the

mess and I finished when it was 6 am.

Great, I didn't even get a chance to sleep, I thought bitterly. I did my usual routine. As I took my shower with warm water, all the tension in my body dissolved and was able to numb the

pain; but right after I felt the pain. Next I dressed myself in the school uniform. Finally my hair, while brushing my hair I looked for the curling iron to make my hair look curly today since I'm

going with the gang to central town, which gives me an opportunity to buy new clothes since all my clothes are destroyed.

I left my room looking presentable and bubbly but as soon as I enter the classroom I felt anger and anguish all at the same time. I couldn't believe my eyes; my family was there. But it

wasn't them it was a picture of them the same as in my picture that is now torn. It was posted in the classroom wall. Everyone saw how I was with my family, saw how my little brother

was; saw how goofy I was when I was with the people love. I entered the room and silence engulfed the room. Then the one who spoke was Permy.

"Wow who would have thought that Sakura here had a family who cared for her but left her in this academy all alone?" I glared at her as she spoke.

"It's obvious that her family played her like a fiddle; I bet they left her for this cute little boy".

"Too bad you're here instead of him; I would have so much fun with him".

I grabbed Permy's shirt and pushed her against the wall and I said with so much hatred, " My family didn't leave me and don't every mention my brother ever again, you fucking bitch".

"You don't know anything, I actually have a family that loves me and I would do anything for; but you are just a bitter hag because your family didn't care about you, and thats why they sent you here". "

"My family didn't send me here I came here on my free will", I stated confidently. I loosened my grip on her shirt and looked at her straight in the eyes and released her. I ran and jumped

towards the window and I started dashing to my tree that holds all my secrets, all my pain, and my past. I started to cry " I miss you Mom, Dad and Yuri".

...

"Mikan-nee don't worry we will always be together don't forget we will always love you" Yuri stated.

I looked at my necklace and it was glowing so bright, I was so relieved to hear his voice in my head. It made me feel safe and made me feel that I'm not alone anymore. Made me feel that

I will always be needed and always have someone who needs me. That person will be Yuri for now.

"Thank you Yuri for making me realize that I'm not alone; I haven't heard from you in some time is everything ok? How are our parents?" I asked with much concern.

"We are ok for now Mikan-nee but I don't know why I'm not allowed to go outside and play. Mikan-nee mom and dad are being really strict they keep me inside so isolated from everyone

else. I feel so lonely Mikan-nee I wish I could be with you. At least I'm able to talk to you like this".

"I'm sorry Yuri"."I don't want you to feel lonely anymore I want you to be happy, for me. Mom and dad love you so much they are just trying to keep you safe. Always remember that Mom,

dad, and I want you to be safe and love you with all of our hearts", I stated while crying.

"Mikan-nee I know that. I will always love everyone that's why its best that everyone forgets about me. I don't do any good for anyone, I just bring trouble for everyone. That's why Mikan I

must not communicate with you anymore so you can be able to forget about me and live your life. I love you please forget about me", he said as his voice cracked.

"No Yuri please! Please don't, we love please Yuri you're so precious to everyone! You don't bring harm or trouble to anyone! Please Yuri I don't want to forget about you!" I screamed through my tears.

But nothing came from my efforts the line of communication was cut. I heard only silence through the other line.

...

I came to my knees, I cried with all my might I held onto the tree to keep me from falling into darkness. This tree held my pain, it held my memories of how life was before coming here, butmos tof all it reminded me of Yuri my little brother. Why did this happen? I only wanted to protect him but instead I drove him to misery and loneliness. I ruin everything, I sobbed.

"Little girl why are you crying?" I turned to see Natsume, I looked into his eyes for a long time and I could see the pain he indores the loneliness he has inside and I knew the reason I didn't look into his eyes was because I didn't want to feel the pain he feels but now I do. I looked at him and tried to keep myself from crying just nodded towards him and I picked myself up and I just walked past him. But suddenly I was hugged by no other than Natsume. I tried to push him away from me I didn't want to hugged, but my efforts were futile.

" Natsume let me go" I stated as my voice cracked. "I wont not until you let the pain out, don't hold in the pain by yourself. You don't want people to worry about you but either way as you try to holdthe pain everyone will worry and that pain will consume you", he stated. I heard throughout the whole thing and I couldn't hold it anymore.

I started to cry I held him closer I sobbed loudly "Natsume please let me go I'm a monster, I don't deserve your kindness. I hurt the people I love the most, Natsume my heart cant take it anymore I want the people I love to be safe but I can't protect them not while I'm here". Natsume didn't let go of me but held me tighter as he said " You are not a monster but we must face the fact that we cant protect all the people we love. Do you understand Mikan? So don't blame yourself ".

MY heart started beating fast as he said my name for the first time I couldn't believe the thrill of it. I wanted him to say my name over and over again. As I finished crying I pulled away from Natsume and I reached in my pocket for the handkerchief he gave me. As I pulled it out it I remembered the time I fell on Natsume and he treated me kindly and now again he is being kind. I wiped my nose with the handkerchief and I could smell his smell and breath him in.

"Polka, you still have my handkerchief wow so you have fallen for me that hard to be carrying my handkerchief", he smirked.

My face was turning red with anger " Natsume, as much as you fantasize about me you will never have me because I would never fall in love with a jerk like you", I said as I put my index finger on his chest.

"Please Polka who would ever want you just look you cant even cry without blubbering like a little baby", he smirked.

That was the last straw I charged forward and slapped him in the face, he staggered back, shocked for my action. He smiled darkly, "So Polka you wanna play", he smirked.

I smirked back "I'll play as long as I'm not it". I couldn't help but feel attracted by him. In a flash the game began he ran for me and I easily avoided his attack and attacked him with my own. He looked so sexy but that didn't mean I would give into him; he came at me with a punch as I moved back and hit him with my punch but as I saw how he fell and stayed in that position.

I couldn't help but move towards him. My mind told me to stop that it was a trick but my heart believed he was hurt. My feet wouldn't listen to me and as I saw myself I was already by his side; I moved his raven hair from his face to look at his crimson eyes and as I looked into those eyes they held amusement but it also held a hint of yearning.

My eyes only held concern for him but I saw as he grabbed my hand and pinned me down and smirked " I win". My heart cracked as I saw he was faking I was so enraged that with all my strength I pushed him off me and started walking away. I felt his presence from behind and dodge quickly his attack. I looked at him clearly annoyed that he was just toying with my emotions.

"What do you want you had your fun and you won what more do you want?" I growled. He grabbed my hand and pulled me towards him. I looked at him but I couldn't see his eyes because his hair was covering his face. But I could tell he was blushing I couldn't help but smile.

I was going to tease him but was stopped when he said " What I want is that you stay, stay by my side". I looked at him and couldn't help but smile. I made him look at me and I said "look who fell for who?" I smirked. He smirked back and said " technically you fell for me and then I just confessed, I knew you loved me since the day I got shot". I glared at him "no I did not fall in love with you that day. Don't be so full of yourself", I smiled;

And he pulled me closer towards him and I was anticipating the feel of his lips, the warmth of his chest coursing through my body. His gaze was kept on me and for the first time there was warmth in them. His face was so close to mine that I couldn't breathe but his breath hit me with its scent. When we were just one inch apart I closed my eyes and then his lips crushed into mine. The kiss was so strong, fierce, it showed our passion my hands moved to the nape of his neck. I pulled him closer to me and his hands moved to my waist and pulled me closer. Finally after a few minutes we broke apart and took in breaths. We were still embraced as I snuggled against him and I couldn't stop smiling. I was finally complete.

"Natsume I'm happy I'm here, I was able to meet you and fall in love with you, and meet many people I'm happy". He smiled for the first time " I'm also glad, that I met you because even though I have known you for I don't know like three day I cant help but be attracted to you. I feel like you know who I really am". I looked at him and just stared at his gentleness and his beautiful eyes I leaned close and softly pressed my lips against his.

I pulled back to see his expression he was smiling darkly " That's no way to kiss a man, let me show you how its done" he pulled me close and pressed his lips against mine and I felt my heart jump and my eyes started seeing stars and my knees started to buckle. He saw that and pulled away and smirked as he held me until I was able to stop feeling dizziness. " Now that's a real kiss", he smirked.

I laughed and started walking away, he grabbed my wrist and pulled me back as he pulled me into a hug " Where do you think you're going?" He asked with a questioning brow. I teleported from that spot and teleported to the top of the Sakura tree. I waited until Natsume could find me. I waited and he hadn't come for me yet, I was impatient so I took a peak out and then suddenly a pair of arm enveloped me. "Found you "he chuckled. I pulled away a little so I could stare at his face.

" Natsume will this even work? Your so popular and loved by the girls in the school, i really dont want to bring any trouble" I said in a small voice. He looked at me and then pulled my chin close to his face " I don't care what anyone says and whoever loves me; I love you and I only need you", and then he gave me a small peck on the lips. I blushed deeply as he smirked at my face. "Besides if any one gives you any trouble I will burn them to a crisp". I looked at him and couldn't help but smile, then suddenly I started to feel drowsy and then It all went black.

….

"Mikan Sakura you have finally found the one who completes you, now choose who you will save, you will lose one or the other . You will need to chose carefully". The mysterious voice stated.

"Wait do you mean Natsume? Are you telling me I have to chose between Natsume and Yuri? But I cant. Please isn't there another way? Please I don't want to lose them".

There is no other way, you must face reality, either the love of your llife or your brother.

"What if I separate myself from Natsume would that change fate?"

Are you willing to sacrifice your happiness for the people you love?

My heart told me to say no but I couldn't, I don't want to lose anyone. Im tired of seeing people get hurt by me. "Yes".

It doesn't make any difference, one will have to die. I know you're kind hearted, I pity you for that. Please choose wisely.

….

From that I awoke with a start, I looked at my surroundings I was in my room. I could tell that it was still daytime because of the light coming through my window. I looked around, where is Natsume? Suddenly as I got up from my bed my hands brushed against a folded paper. I opened the paper and it read.

I'll wait for you by the Sakura tree. Hope you slept well. – Natsume.

My heart surged with happiness I teleported to the Sakura tree and I saw the worst thing I saw in my life. Natsume was kissing Sumire! My heart stopped working, it was breaking as I saw him kissing her. I ran so fast I didn't want to see that it hurt me so much I couldn't bare it. I went to class so I could be distracted from the kiss. What hurt the most was that he kissed her under the same tree he kissed me, and it was our tree. How could he do that?

"Ms. Sakura thank you for joining us", Junni- sensei said with disdain.

I looked and I saw Hotaru staring at me with cold eyes. I knew she was wondering what was wrong. I walked to my seat and I saw Ruka was worried. 10 minutes later Sumire came in with a smirk on her face. She smiled a fake smile at me. Then Natsume came in he looked really pissed. Our eyes meet and I felt the warmth again but my heart was hurt so I didn't look at him. He sat next me as always, he could tell that I didn't want to talk to him.

" Well if everyone is here then lets continue shall we?" His tone was sarcastic.

I didn't want to do work so when he gave us the assignment, I then started to read a book, but I couldn't because Natsume kept looking at me. When the bell rang I teleported to the cafeteria, I went in line and got my lunch. Then teleported to the roof of the school. I wanted to be alone. I replayed it over and I just couldn't hold the pain anymore.

I started to sob and my tears flooded my face, they couldn't stop. I never felt so much pain in my whole life. I clutched myself, to make sure that I don't break into pieces. Suddenly I felt a presence, I wiped my face so no one could tell I was crying.

I turned to see and I saw violet eyes staring at me. " Hotaru how did you find me?", I asked.

"I could hear you crying from the cafeteria", she stated coldly.

I started to blush red, I felt so abashed that I cried that loud. " Why were you crying Mikan?, she asked. I tried to smile but I couldn't , I wanted to hug her and tell her what happened but I didn't want to get hit by the BAKA Gun. I don't need any more pain.

She saw how I hesitated to tell her and she put on a small smile to make me feel better, " You can tell me, its ok ", she stated.

With that I ran toward her and cried my heart out; I told her everything that happened with Natsume and then I told her what I saw when he kissed Sumire. She listened to my story and was quiet for a while, then there was anger in her eyes.

"Mikan, lets straighten things out" she said with her BAKA Gun in hand as she smirked.

"I can't Hotaru lets do it later, we have to get on the bus and get to central town", I pleaded.

Hotaru turned to me and said " Mikan stop running away and face Hyuuga and Shoda".

I looked at her and I could see that she was serious. "Please Hotaru after we go to central town", I begged.

She glanced at me briefly and then nodded and I grabbed her hand and teleported to the bus. I saw Nonoko and Anna they were telling the bus driver to wait for Hotaru and me.

"Please wait a little longer", Nonoko pleaded. " Um Nonoko, Anna we are right here", I stated. They turned slowly and then they jumped on me.

"Mikan you came Hotaru you too", Anna chirped.

I smiled at both of them. I looked around the bus, I saw our usual gang. Natsume was there with Ruka and Natume looked at me his face angry. I couldn't help but return the glare when he saw that I was glaring he knew something was wrong between us. He was about to stand up and talk to me but then suddenly Permy walked in.

I looked at her and with so much hate I said " I didn't know we were bringing a mutt with us to central town".

She glared at me and then Nonoko and Anna were next to me " Shoda we didn't invite you so please leave", Anna said with disdain.

"No you didn't invite me but Natsume did", she smirked. My head snapped up and looked at Natsume. Our eyes met and I could see regret in them.

"Hyuuga is that true?", Hotaru sneered. "Hn", that was all he said. "Baka Baka Baka" hotaru shot it staright at Natsume. He didn't move and then he dodged it and burned the baka bullets. Hotaru smirked.

Finally I gave up " ok whatever lets go", I said coldly. I sat with Hotaru and next to Anna. I told them I would need new clothes." Yay we will find you cute clothes", Anna chimed.

I smiled at them for being so nice to me, and finally we made it to Central Town. I ran off the bus and took a breath of the fresh air, everything looked so beautiful. I couldn't help but smile.

"Everyone this is so beautiful, Hotaru lets go", I said as I pulled her arm.

But she refused, "Why Hotaru? You said as long as I paid for everything you would come", I said with a pout. "Please?Please? PLEASE HOTARU?", I whined.

Baka Baka Baka " Ow! Hotaru that hurt, why did you do that?", I cried.

"Because I'm getting a headache and I might lose my hearing if you keep whining and screaming", she growled.

"I'm sorry Hotaru, I didn't mean to", I said in a small voice.

She looked at me and at first I saw coldness but then she put on a small smile " lets go Baka". We started walking and stopped when we saw a clothing store named "Live, laugh, love, and look good" . The guys would go to the arcade, while us girls would be in the stores. Nonoko, Anna, helped me look for clothes. "Mikan try this one", Anna stated. I looked and it was a nice pink tank top and it had design of a sakura flower. I tried it on and it fit perfectly, it showed my curves and it showed how light my skin was. I purchased about 30 shirts and 20 jeans and 10 shorts, and 4 mission clothes. Which was basically, a black tank top and black pants.

The whole time I tried new clothes Hotaru would take pictures she had dollar signs in her eyes I was about to leave when Hotaru held me back, I looked at her questioningly, suddenly she had in her hands a nice blue silk dress. It was a nice dark ocean blue, the design had frills where the chest should be and the straps were zigzag in the back. I smiled and I went to try it on. I came out and then suddenly I had an audience. All the girls smiled and stared in awn and some of the guys drooled as their mouth where hanging wide open. I looked at the mirror and I couldn't believe how I look, I look like a princess from a fairytale. My curls made me look younger and the dress made me look so mature. It was like a contradiction.

I turned to see everyone there, but the only person there, was Natsume. His eyes filling with yearning and with pleasure seeing me in the dress. I blushed like crazy, but then my mind flooded to the kiss he had with Permy. My face drained the color and held no emotion as I looked at Natsume. I turned away and I went back to the dressing room and changed back to my normal clothes. I came out and he was waiting for me and I acknowledge him, he was about to leave when suddenly I called his name.

He turned to look at me "Natsume, I want you to tell me the truth when I ask you this question", he nodded then I began, "Did you kiss Permy?" he looked shocked by that question.

But quickly he composed himself and said carefully " Hn". My world went dark, I couldn't see anything but just that kiss. Why? Why would he do that to me? But I was brought back by someones soft hand on mine. I looked and it was Natsume, I pulled away from him.

"Why Natsume? Why did you do it? Were you just toying with me? Was it all a lie? Do i even matter to you?", my vision was getting blurry with tears. I ran as fast as I could. I wanted to cry so badly but I couldn't not here and not now.

I went to the group and smiled so they knew everything was ok. We passed a store that had a candy called Howalon, it looks like cotton candy. I tried it and I fell in love. "I want more! 10 minutes later MORE! 5 Minutes later MORE! 1 minutes later MORE!" I stated.

" Im sorry but we are sold out" , the clerk stated sadly. "You ate all of it there is no more", he stated. I started to pout.

"Why didn't you people make MORE!" I screamed at the man. He looked terrified.

BAKA BAKA BAKA I fell face flat to the floor. "Ow!", I cried. "Hotaru that really hurt", I howled in pain.

"That's what you get for eating the man's merchandise and now screaming like a lunatic only because there is no more, and it's all your FAULT!" She stated irritably.

"I'm sorry Hotaru", I said in a small voice. I just needed something to calm me down from the truth. But now nothing could calm me down. I started to feel awkward, today wasn't my day, everything was going upside down. I couldn't, I didn't want to feel the pain, but it doesn't matter I have to endure it.

"Mikan-chan are you ok you look sick?", Nonoko asked. I looked at myself through one of the mirrors outside the store and I did look sick my face was filled with perspiration and my face looked green. I tried to calm myself down so the green will leave from my face. But it didn't work, " don't worry I'm fine".

Suddenly I looked at everyone and I find that Permy is missing. I pushed past everyone and I spotted Permy she was pinned by a guy with orange hair and his face was stubbly and his eyes a dark blue, he was forcing himself on permy. I saw she was scared but I wondered why she didn't scream? Then I saw the object glinting as the sun was setting, it was a long knife. The type you cute raw meat. I tried to make my way toward her without being noticed. I was about to lunge since I was 5 inches away from them, but suddenly he turned on me and he punched me in the gut. He grabbed me and pushed me towards Permy. I fell on her and landed on Permy's stomach. I rose to my feet and put a barrier around permy as I started a battle with the stranger. I could tell he had an alice but I didn't know it until I read his mind.

"This girl is going to be easy she doesn't know my alice ha-ha what are you going to do bitch?", he questioned me in his mind.

I smirked and said " What do you think I'm going to do?"

His face began to drain of color. " Didn't see that coming did you" I laughed. I attacked him with my fists and he tried to dodge but I was too fast; I had hit him in the same place where he had hit me. "That's what you get for calling me a bitch", I smirked. Then I punched him straight in the face and his appearance completely change; I was shocked. Realization suddenly hit me I could see his real appearance. I couldn't help but grin, I hadn't seen Kei in forever, his blond hair shining as the sun had set. His green eyes held annoyance toward me. I walked toward him.

"Kei don't you remember me it's me, Mikan". He tried to find any resemblance in the Mikan now and the Mikan in the past. " He broke into a smile and he ran toward me.

I couldn't help but smile " Yuri and I have missed you so much", I cried. "When we heard you took off we didn't believe them because you promise you wouldn't leave us, but you did anyway", I sobbed. "Why are you here? Why did you try to grab her?", I questioned as I pointed at Permy. His face became cold and angry.

But he focused on Permy then at me, "sorry I can't tell you Miki (his nickname for me) it's a secret".

" We are not letting you go until you tell us",Hotaru's voice, icy as ever as she pointed the Baka Gun to his face. He didn't looked scared but he was alarmed by Hotaru's attitude.

" Hotau is that you, you haven't changed a bit; but I see your evil inventions have improved" he stated weakly.

"Yes would you like to see the power of the blast?" She stated smugly.

"No I'm ok thanks for asking", he stated weakly.

"Then tell us what we need to know", she said irritated. Then he made a run for it, but I was too fast for him, I saw fear in his eyes, and I couldn't understand why. I looked at Hotaru and sent a message to her mind saying " Hotaru let him tell me, I don't think he will talk in front of strangers, so I will teleport him and I and I'll tell you the info later". With a nod of approval from Hotaru I was gone in a flash.

I teleported us to a lake near the academy. He sat there calmly looking at the waves and rhythm of the lake. I sat beside him and couldn't resist looking at him. It has been a long time since I have seen, he has changed so much.

" Why did you try to kidnap her?" I asked calmly.

He looked at me and his features went sad, and he looked so empty. " Its my mission Miki, I am force to kidnap alice users", simply stated.

"Why? Who is ordering you to do it? ", I questioned.

"The AAO", he said with disdain. My world went dark, I couldn't breathe it just hurts too much, but I held it together.

"Why are you working for the AAO?", I asked. He couldn't look at me anymore he started bringing water from the lake to his finger tips.

" I'm not working for them I'm their prisoner, just a tool". "I wanted to make a difference in the world and so they found me and told me I was helping the greater good". "But it was just a bunch of lies, I found out when I had to keep guard of the prisoners, they told me that they just wanted to go home and hoped I could help them escape". "I didn't because they were bad and then they told me of the academy and said that's their home and that they were kidnapped by us the AAO". "It didn't make sense but they were sincere, so I helped them escape and was severely punished". "They used their alice at once and I was recovering for two months". "Now I have to bring a new victim to their side". "I'm sorry Miki, I bet you hate me". He turned to face me and he looked shocked and I couldn't understand until I felt the wetness on my face.

I reached for him " I will never hate you, I promise. They can never take you back if you stay in this academy."

He pulled away " Miki , would you do that for me?", he asked.

"Of course you were always there for me when we were kids now I'm the one who is there for you" I said with a bright smile. He smiled too and then he kissed me, his lips were soft and firm, then I saw a picture of Natsume and I pushed Kei away.

"Please Kei don't, I'm not ready", I stated. He looked hurt but he nodded he pulled me off the ground and we walked I stopped to look at him to say "Meet me by the river by noon, so I can take you to my teacher ok?" He looked at me and nodded. "Goodnight," I said as I gave him once last glance".

I went straight to Hotaru's room. I knocked several times and finally she answered the door. She took me to the lab and strangely I saw the whole gang there. "Ok tell us what happened", Hotaru stated. I looked at everyone of them and I couldn't say it. Everyone wanted to know who is Kei? and why is he here? I didn't answer I just looked at Hotaru my eyes were fierce and pleading and she saw that I didn't want to tell everyone why he was here. So she only let a few people stay which were Ruka, Permy, and Natsume. I looked at them and then started telling them everything Kei told me and I left out the part that he might be attending the academy and that he kissed me.

They all looked actually calm, but I saw how Ruka pitied Kei. Permy asked if she could talk to me in private, so we went to the canopy. "So Permy why do you want to talk to me about?", I asked.

"First of all my name Is not Permy! And second I wanted to thank you for saving me", she said in a low voice. I looked at her astonished by this act of gratitude.

" No problem Sumire, even though we don't get along doesn't mean I wont help you when you're in trouble." She looked at me with a small smile. I couldn't help but laugh. But something kept creeping back in my mind the kiss. I had to confront her I needed to know the truth.

" Sumire, if I ask you a question will you answer it truthfully?", I asked.

"Yeah, sure why not shoot" she stated.

"Did you kiss Natsume or did he kiss you?", I asked.

" Mikan, I kissed him I told him if he didn't then I would hurt you by burning the photo of your family". Sorry Mikan that's when I wanted to see you suffer. Hope you can forgive me? and here is the picture", she pleaded .

I reached for the photo and when I touched it I felt like a part of me has come back to me. I looked at Sumire and I hugged her " I forgive you I hope we can put everything behind us and we can start over", i said.

" I would like that Sakura, but no more calling me Permy, you got it?, she asked .

"Yeah I understand,….. Permy", I said.

"Sakura!", she said through gritted teeth as she started to walk away and I couldn't stop laughing.

I walked toward the lab and saw everyone was gone only Natsume remained. He turned as he heard my footsteps and his eyes were sad but in those eyes I saw a tinge of anger. I walked to him and I looked at his eyes.

"I know why you kissed Permy", I smiled as I said it "You did it for me, so then I can have my picture back". His expression showed that he was relieved to hear that. He let out a smirk and came close to me but i moved back, just to tease him. He was starting to get irritated by my resistance. I started using my barrier so he couldn't touch me and then I went close enough to hear his breathing. I moved from the barrier and let my hand touch his face. I didn't know how I could stop touching him. I didn't want to let him go but I needed to find a way to save them both. I needed to find the way. I couldn't lose them. Natsume saw my tears and saw my sadness, my pain.

He reached for me through the barrier and I didn't want him to touch me I don't want him to comfort me, so I made my barrier stronger so he couldn't pass, but my efforts were futile. He reached through the barrier and wiped my tears, he pulled me in and engulfed me with his arms.

I held him close " I will never hurt you in any way; i will always protect you be here to protect you, I will always be there for you, no matter what", he stated. He smelled my hair and started to kiss me and my body was tingling with the feeling of his lips pressed against mine. As we broke the kiss short due to a flash of light. We turned to see a smiling Hotaru with a camera and a picture of Natsume and I kissing.

"Hotaru! Don't you dare!" I started running after her but she was already on her flying scooter and I couldn't reach her. Natsume was just watching with amusement as I tried to reach Hotaru. Finally I gave up and laid on the couch, I was wet with perspiration and I looked like a strawberry due to the running. Hotaru came close with the photograph with dollar signs in her eyes.

" How much Hotaru?", I begged.

"You will see tomorrow now get out I need my sleep", she said coldly.

"Please don't do anything drastic with that photo Hotaru please I beg you". I stated as I passed her and went straight to the door. As we left her room I started to walk to my room when a gentle hand grabbed my waist and turned me to face crimson eyes. He carried me and told me to close my eyes. I did what he said and I heard the trickling of water. I felt the wind blowing strong and the leaves on the trees started rustling and blowing with the wind. He stopped and placed me gently on the ground, he told me to open my eyes. I couldn't believe what I was seeing, as little water falls formed all around us engulfing us and there stood proudly our Sakura tree. I looked at Natsume and I couldn't help but hug him and give him kisses. I couldn't believe it, that this happened.

"I can't believe it, how did it happen?" I asked in awe.

He smirked, " It happens only once a year, that's why I wanted to show it to you".

"Aw isn't Natsume be so sweet to me", I said in a flirty voice.

"Keep dreaming little girl", he growled.

I walked to him and touched his cheek " thank you for showing this to me", I said.

He tackled me to the ground. I tried to push him off but I couldn't. "Natume let me up", I whined.

"No", he simply stated.

"NATSUME! GET OFF!" I yelled.

He covered my mouth and he looked really annoyed. "Shut up Baka", he growled. I couldn't help but laugh at his annoyance. He looked at me again with a glare but then he smirked and I was so scared. What he was going to do? He then rolled me in the waterfall and I was getting soaked. I pushed him off roughly and then started throwing water at him. He would dodge them by throwing his fire balls but I nullified his alice and he started getting soaked and I tackled him into the waterfall. He growled but I couldn't help but laugh. I smiled at him and then I gave him a last kiss to end the night. But I couldn't help but feel guilty for being able to love him and that guilt will haunt me for a very long time. After I pulled back I teleported into my room.

I took a shower, placed my clothes, in my closet, pulled my picture from my pocket and put it in a frame. I changed into my pajamas and tried to fall asleep. " No matter what happens I will always protect both of you even if it costs my life", I stated as I looked at the stars.

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