I Like You, Mikan-sensei

Chapter 3: Remediation

A few weeks had passed smoothly. Mikan was very confident as a teacher by then. She was also loved by many teachers and students. Sometimes, some boys from other classes were seen trying to get her attention every now and then. Well, she was not the type of person who would fall for these though. She could only respond to their school needs as a teacher. That's all. Mikan and Luna had gotten quite close and always shared gossips about their students and their homework.

Mikan walked to Luna's table, holding onto Natsume's Physics paper and placed it in front of Luna.

"He failed his Physics test again! Furthermore, he's the last in class!" Mikan cried hysterically. "What should I do?"

"Give him some remediation. Stay back after school and teach him. This is what I usually do for the past 7 years of teaching." Luna suggested.

"Wow! 7 years of teaching! No wonder you are my senior! Thanks for always guiding me!" Mikan exclaimed and bowed politely.

"No problems, Mikan. If there are any problems, you can always find me if you need help."

"Thanks! I'm so touched!"

With that, Mikan skipped back to her table, getting ready for her next class. Meanwhile, Natsume was walking towards the staffroom. A moment ago, Mikan had called him to see her during lunch break because of his test. He scowled. No teacher had ever bothered about him and his results. Mikan was the first teacher. Honestly, he felt happy that there was someone who actually cared for him, besides Ruka. Well, at least.

Natsume opened the staffroom door and spotted Mikan at the far end of the room. He approached her and greeted her. Mikan looked up and smiled gently at him which made Natsume flinched a little. Natsume tried to remain calm about that. Well, which teacher would continue to smile at his or her student who failed his or her test?

"Hyuuga-kun, do you need any help for Physics? I am thinking if I could conduct a one-to-one tutoring session or maybe a remediation after school would be good too." Mikan said.

"Tutoring session for Physics? No thanks. No remedial too. I can handle it myself," Natsume said arrogantly and defiantly, though he was actually thinking about the opposite.

Mikan raised one of her eyebrows and chided, "Seriously, I know that Physics is one of your hated subjects but remember, this year is your final year in high school. You're going to sit for the most crucial examination this year. Your results for that examination will determine your future. You hear me, Hyuuga-kun?"

Natsume looked down. His Physics had never been good. Last year, he had just managed to pass because of Ruka's help. Ruka had taught him almost everyday.

"Ruka can help me but I don't mind some extra help..."

"Okay. So tuition or remedial? You choose," Mikan asked.

"Both?"

Mikan was dumbfounded. Both? This guy here must be kidding her.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes," Natsume confirmed. "Besides, I'm quite free after Friday's afternoon classes and on Saturday. Must as well make full use of my time."

Mikan thought for a while. Maybe both would be a good choice. She would have to dedicate some of her time to him as well, especially Saturdays.

Mikan smiled and said, "Fine, Hyuuga-kun. I will see you and some other pupils who also had done badly for this test on Fridays after school. However, I will see you personally on Saturdays during noon. I will tell you the location later for the Saturday's tuition."

"Whatever..."

Mikan stood up from her seat, wanting to ruffle Natsume's hair but unfortunately, she tripped over a pile of files which were lying on the floor. Natsume caught a glimpse of something that he shouldn't be seeing. Unknown to her, Mikan got up and saw Natsume looking away, blushing heavily. Mikan thought he was a shy person.

"Hyuuga-kun's blushing is so cute. Heehee!" She giggled, which made Natsume blushed ever harder.

It was pretty obvious that it was not dawn to her that she had just accidentally shown her undergarment to him. She walked up to him and ruffled his hair. She was glad that she had notice a different side of Natsume. Different from the day she first knew him. She walked home together with him and Ruka almost everyday, and realised that he was actually very composed. Not that rebellious like Luna had mentioned. She guessed Natsume just need at least some people to love and care for him. Mikan just wanted to be there for him.

Natsume flinched again at the touch of her fingers. Feeling awkward, he pushed her hand aside and bowed to her, saying his thanks and left. Mikan thought he was still shy and giggled again.

"Gosh! Is that really Natsume Hyuuga?" Luna exclaimed immediately as she got up from her seat after Natsume left. "That guy has become slightly polite. Or is it only when he's with you, Mikan-sensei?"

"I don't think so but in the end, he is still Natsume Hyuuga," Mikan blushed and rubbed her forehead shyly, giving a faint smile across her face.

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