Ok guys this is the 3rd chapter! Hope you like it.
"And Akemi, you will sit there." Narumi pointed at Mikan.
"Uh...sensei, Mikan is already sitting there." Anna stated. Narumi Sensei smiled at Anna and said something that surprised everyone.
"I know. Natsume has been Mikan's partner for many years. I think it's time for Natsume to change a partner. Mikan can you please sit next to Teru?" Narumi sensei asked.
Mikan was dumbfounded. Part of her wanted to leave but part of her wanted to stay. The part that wanted to stay won. Even though she wanted to stay, she understood what Narumi sensei meant.
She stood up from her seat ready to go but Natsume was faster by half a second.
"Why do I have to be her partner? I'm not sitting with her. Mikan, stay here." Natsume said holding Mikan's hand preventing her from leaving. Akemi looked at Narumi sensei.
"Sensei, I don't need to sit here. I can sit next to Teru..." Akemi was cut off when Narumi answered.
"Natsume, I know you don't want to be partners and sit with someone you don't know, but this is just like Mikan. You didn't want to be her partner either but now you don't want her to leave." Narumi reasoned out making Natsume speechless. He just glared at Narumi.
"Fine, but if something goes wrong, Narumi I swear I will get you." Natsume threatened making sensei laugh awkwardly.
Natsume let go of Mikan's hand and didn't budge when Akemi sat next to him. Mikan kept looking back at Natsume at the back. Somehow when she saw Akemi and Natsume were chatting, she felt something tugging her heart.
When school finally ended, Mikan went to all her friends.
"Hi guys!" Mikan greeted as cheerful as she could.
"Hey you know, Akemi means 'red beauty' and Teru means 'brilliant'." Sumire told the others.
"Wow really? Thats so cool! Hey, when you say 'red beauty' it reminds of Natsume" Kitsu stated.
The others thought about that and they started nodded about the fate between Akemi and Natsume, completely ignoring Mikan.
Mikan listened for about 10 minutes when her heart suddenly felt uncomfortable. She had no idea why her heart felt this uncomfortable.
She never tried this before so she panicked, she thought she was sick. She didn't even say good-bye to the others before rushing to her room.
Natsume stood up just in time to see Mikan rush away. He got to admit it, he was worried about her.
"Natsume-kun, are you ok?" Akemi asked. Natsume looked at her and then at Ruka who had a worried expression.
"Ruka, I'm fine." Natsume answered Ruka only, ignoring Akemi, and just left trying to find Mikan.
"I think I should sleep. That may cure my heartaches." Mikan said to herself after she rushed into her room.
She went to the bathroom to change into her pajamas and curled into bed. She dozed off and fell into a world of her own.
'She's not here...' Natsume went searching for her for at least 2 hours now. The first place he went to was, of course, their favorite Sakura tree.
Well, it was Natsume's favorite tree but Mikan found it and started going there often so then it became their favorite tree. Natsume was irritated when he couldn't find her at the Sakura tree.
'God where is she!?' He thought to himself while running and putting on a façade. It was hard since he felt like punching someone in the face right now.
After 30 more minutes of running, Natsume gave up. He ran around all the school grounds and went to every possible place, except for her room.
He did try to go to her room but when he knocked there was no answer and when he tried to open the door, it was locked. He assumed she wasn't there since there was no answer but he wasn't sure.
'I'll talk to her tomorrow at school then.' He mumbled to himself and walked away, finding some water or Gatorade.
"Mikan-chan!" Mikan turned around to find Anna and Nono yelling and waving their friends. Mikan stopped walking and waited for them to catch up.
"Where were you yesterday? After classes we went to find you but we couldn't!" Anna asked. Her eyes were showing determination desperately trying to get her answer. Mikan showed a faint smile and answered.
"I didn't feel so well yesterday..." Mikan was about to tell them that she had a heartache but that would make them worried so she quickly thought of a lie.
"...I think I caught a cold so I went to my room to sleep." Mikan told them and they looked relieved to know that she just caught a cold.
They entered the classroom and proceeded to their seats. Mikan was about to sit next to Natsume, (which by the way, was already at his seat reading his manga) but remembered about her seat change.
She wished she didn't want to get away from Natsume yesterday...wait, WHAT? MIKAN WISHED SHE DIDN'T WANT TO GET AWAY FROM NATSUME? No way. She is not thinking like that. She should be happy. Why isn't she? These questions were popping up into her mind like crazy.
She started feeling dizzy and quickly went to sit down at her seat.
"Yukihara-san, you feeling ok? You look pale." Mikan nearly jumped out of her seat when she heard a male voice. She turned and then beamed. It was Teru.
"I'm fine. I just caught a little cold. Thank you for worrying." Mikan beamed her best smile so Teru couldn't help but smile back. His smile was warm and Mikan was suddenly happy to change seats and sit with him.
"Um...can I call you Teru?" Mikan asked. Teru beamed when he heard that.
"Of course you can! If you call me Teru, can I call you Mikan?"
"More than welcome. The more friends I have, the happier I'll be!"
"Now I have my first friend here." Teru whispered to himself and smiled.
The rest of the day went smoothly.
Teru was great at making conversations and they are very similar. Everything Mikan says Teru understands. It's as if they can read each other's minds.
Despite Mikan is having fun with Teru, she still can't resist looking at Natsume and Akemi occasionally. Her heart will hurt every time she sees them laughing and chatting.
Natsume seems to enjoy being with her more day by day while Mikan's heart hurt more and more everyday.
She did actually think that it was because she was jealous...no. Impossible. Never. But it could...oh, stop it. She waved the thoughts away and concentrated on her new friend. He had a great sense of humor and it is very easy to talk to him. Mikan enjoyed every minute talking to Teru.
After classes Mikan said a simple but warm good-bye to everyone plus a smile and walked away laughing and chatting with Teru.
"Hey, since when did Mikan hang out with Teru?" Koko asked, dazed at the scene he just witnessed. Kitsu shrugged and stared at the door.
"Who knows."
"Wow Akemi really did that?" Mikan was laughing about the things Teru said about Akemi. They were saying that Akemi ate a piece of chalk by accident. (Long story so I'm not telling how.)
The two were sitting at a bench near the school building after classes. They were chatting happily and telling each other hilarious and interesting facts they knew about their friends.
Nearby, Natsume was walking by chatting with Akemi who he seemed to like more day by day.
'This girl is sure interesting. She gives me the same feeling as Mikan does.' Natsume thought to himself as he listened to her babble.
This is when fate changes everything.
For some reason, Natsume turned his head and saw Mikan and Teru chatting and laughing, sitting very close together on a bench.
His eyes widened and balled his fists. His eyes were burning with rage and jealousy. He swung his hand over Akemi's neck and guided her away.
Then for some reason, Mikan stopped looking at Teru while he talked and looked straight ahead just in time to see Natsume's arm around Akemi's neck.
A rage of jealousy swept over her and her heart started to ache again, but of course Mikan wasn't even close to realizing she was jealous. She thought (again) that she was sick.
Mikan stood up quickly making Teru question.
"What's wrong?" His voice clearly showed worry.
"I'm fine...my heart aches a little." She decided to tell the truth to him since she thought he might give her some suggestions of why she has heartaches.
"Your...heart aches? That can be pretty serious so I suggest you go to the doctor to have a checkup." Teru said nervously. What will happen if she has some serious sickness that will kill her? Somehow he felt his eyes moistening when he thought she might die and leave his side.
"Your probably right. I'll go get a checkup right now." She gave him her best smile and ran towards the hospital.
"Please be ok." He mumbled under his breath watching Mikan disappear over the horizon.
"Natsume, are you ok?" Akemi asked Natsume once they entered the classroom. The second they entered, Natsume unhooked his arm and directly went and sat in his seat. Akemi followed and sat in her seat as well. He hasn't been talking or looking at her since.
"I'm fine."
"But you..."
"I'm fine!" Natsume snapped. He turned and faced her with his angry but cold crimson eyes. What did she do? When Natsume saw the shocked and moistening eyes of Akemi, he quickly turned around.
"I'm sorry." Natsume whispered in a softer and kinder tone. A swell of warmth went up Akemi's spine. Hearing no answer, Natsume turned around and looked into her eyes.
'His eyes are warmer and calming...' she thought and let her tears drop. Seeing her tears rolling down her face made Natsume shocked he started to panic but seeing her smile made him calmer.
Akemi smiled because she saw his panic.
'He cares for me.'
"Hi everyone!" Mikan greeted as she walked into the classroom. Everyone turned their heads towards her will a silly grin. Even Hotaru had an excited twinkle in her eyes although her face stayed the same.
"What?"
"Your dating Teru!?" Everyone said in sync. Far back from the classroom Natsume twitched. He looked unhappy and felt like punching someone straight in the face.
Mikan's face turned pink with embarrassment and waved her hands to shoo off the question.
"We are not dating!" Mikan told them and they all smiled sweetly at her.
"Of course, of course." They were teasing her and she felt angry but shy at the same time. Her face wont stop blushing.
Not far from the group, Teru was standing listening to what they were saying. He smiled and walked to his seat.
At lunch, Teru pulled Mikan away, not escaping Natsume's eye and he led her to a small Sakura tree.
'Where is that stalker taking polka?' Natsume thought to himself and stood up.
"Where are you going, Natsume?" Ruka asked watching as Natsume stood up and left the table.
"Bathroom."
"Mikan, about the things your friends were saying this morning..."
"They were just joking. Don't mind them." Mikan cut him off and she showed him her cute smile. Teru leaned forwards and said something the made Mikan's heart pop out.
"What if what they say is true?" He asked and he slowly put his hands around her waist and leaned forwards until their lips touched.
He deepened the kiss while Mikan was in total shock with her eyes wide open. She was so scared and shocked she didn't know what to do.
This was different.
Not like Natsume.
She knew so well how to react to him that she didn't know how to react to Teru.
Nearby coming their way was Natsume. He halted so fast he nearly fell. HOW DARE HE KISS THE GIRL HE LOVES. (Not that he'll ever admit that.)
He turned sharply around and ran. That's right, the most lame thing that you ever do is run. He ran away. Away from everyone. He can't stand it. His heart was breaking and he felt like crying.
His eyes moistened and his vision blurred. He turned his head whenever he ran past someone. He is not going to cry in public.
He reached the boys dorms and rushed in. He ran straight to his room ignoring the squeals of fan girls and the worried questions his friends was shouting.
He jumped onto his bed and cried. The Natsume Hyuuga was now crying in bed like a 5 year old because of a stupid girl. She has a boyfriend. Duh, everyone's talking about it but he refused to believe. Now it's impossible not to believe.
For the first time in his life he was letting all his emotions spill. He has kept his façade on his face for so long he didn't realize that he would still have so much emotions.
Natsume sat in his usual seat with his façade. No one realized how red his eyes were from crying. No one but her.
"Natsume, are you ok?" Mikan walked over to Natsume. He lifted his head to look at her but turned away.
Mikan was worried since she never saw Natsume's eyes so red...has he been crying?
Natsume was tired from crying all night so he didn't get enough sleep, not that he ever got enough sleep.
He stood up and totally ignored Mikan's question. For the rest of the day he was not seen in class.
After classes Mikan was ready to go and find Natsume until Teru held her hand.
"T-Teru?" Mikan tried to struggle free from his grasp.
"Where are you going?" He asked in a firm voice and looked straight into her hazel eyes with his sky blue ones. His eyes were determined and his hand was firm.
"I-I'm just going to find Hotaru." Teru's eyes softened and he let go. He smiled a little and walked out the door.
"Ok." He replied as he walked away coolly. Mikan was stunned. She never knew he would be like that. Her hand hurt from the tight grip of his hand and she was close to tears.
'He is not my boyfriend.'
Mikan ran to her favorite Sakura tree she shared with Natsume.
Although she hangs out with Teru more often now, she still can't help but go to the Sakura tree everyday.
She headed for the tree and saw a raven haired boy sitting behind the tree. She walked closer and found his eyes closed.
"Natsume?" Mikan whispered hopping she wouldn't wake him if he was sleeping.
He opened one eye and saw Mikan crouching next to him. He felt a rush of anger and disappointment so he just turned away.
"Why are you here? You should be with your boyfriend." Natsume said to her rolling his eyes.
"Huh?"
"Please, everyone knows your dating him. And..." He paused and took a deep breath.
"And I saw you kissing him." Mikan's eyes grew wide.
"No! He's not my boyfriend and I didn't kiss him! I never liked him and he forced me to kiss him!" Natsume eyes grew wide with shock.
He was totally speechless.
He looked into her eyes with his desperate crimson eyes. He slid his hands around her waist and pulled her close to him. He leaned forward and kissed her. In that one second, Mikan finally realized her feelings towards him.
She closed her eyes and deepened the kiss. She hooked her hand on his neck and pulled him closer.
Natsume broke his kiss just to say something she thought she would never hear from Natsume Hyuuga.
"Mikan, I love you."
"Natsume, I love you too..."
I finished editing this as well! I'm feeling proud, but I'll feel even better if you review about this! Good or bad review are both welcome since it'll make my writing even better! R&R Guys!