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DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN GAKUEN ALICE!!!!

ARIGATO MINNA-SAN

THANKS FOR THOSE WHO READ AND REVIEWED

IT MEANS A LOT TO ME!!!!

POSSIBLE PAIRINGS ARE M X N, R X H AND MAYBE OC X OC IF I'M UP TO IT!! HEHEHEHE

GOMEN NE IF THE LAST CHAPTER'S BORING ONISAN!!! ; C

I'LL TRY TO IMPROVE MORE ON THE NEXT CHAPTERS!

BY THE WAY, MY FIRST CRITIC IS MY ONISAN WARREN!

HE'S MY OLDER BROTHER!

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THANKS TO THE FF. PEOPLE

My onesan, Ranma11, Aminatsu032, lysabelle, The Fair Maiden, kristsin, chocobangbang, koolasapixels, yamishun, and dbzgtfan2004

My onisan, Kim Warren, my twins, April Joy and Mary Joy, Louigie, Alpha, Melizza, Aicee, Elton, Paul, Lheanne, Uncle Jeffrey and Mj

HOPE YOU'LL LIKE IT!!!!

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PREVIOUSLY ON WONDERFUL JOURNEY

"That's why I... l-like her?"

". . ."

Maybe I really am falling for her but no one should know that

OR ELSE...

Unfortunately, a pair of dark crimson orbs was watching him all the time.

"Interesting..." a smirk could be seen on his face as he disappeared from sight.

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Chapter 3: coincidence?

The class ended like a blast. Everyone's getting ready to go home now except for Mikan who was busy staring blankly outside the window.

She didn't even notice that everyone is heading to the door now even though they were so noisy.

Her head was only filled with thoughts of a certain raven haired boy.

It was only her first day but a lot has happened. Was it the thing they call LOVE? I guess she's just too dense to realize it!

"Oi baka, don't you have a home?" a cold voice came from behind which awakened her from her trance.

"Eh? Gomen Natsume-kun, I was just spacing out." she replied, completely ignoring the fact that he called her a baka.

She packed her things quickly in her bag as Natsume waited for her at the door. "Arigato, Natsume-kun"

"Whatever..." he mumbled as they went out of the classroom together.

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When they reached the gates of the academy, they went separate ways outside.

"Arigato Natsume-kun! See you tomorrow!" she waved at him until he was out of sight.

Unknown to her, someone was following her.

He went inside the limo and ordered his driver to follow Mikan.

Eventually she saw the limo but was too stupid to suspect that it was following her the whole time.

After 30 minutes of walking, she reached her house which was an old temple.

She went up the stairs only to be welcomed by her grandpa at the top. "Welcome back Mi-chan! How's your day?"

"It was great!" she said with a smile plastered on her face.

The limo stopped at the temple too. He opened his window, revealing a pair of crimson orbs.

"So, this is where she lives!" he said examining the place.

"Tomo, let's go!" the driver grunted as they headed to his mansion.

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The days passed by so quickly and Mikan and Hotaru became best of friends even though they show their affection in a strange way.

Since Hotaru's a genius inventor and heir to the Imai Enterprises, she always stays at her lab but that doesn't stop our brunette from visiting her.

Mikan changed her a lot even though she's still the same emotionless girl to others.

Hotaru only gives her precious rare smiles to her best friend. Her lifeless lavender orbs before, now shows a glint of hope and happiness.

She loves Mikan dearly even though she has a weird way of showing it. You'll know what I mean...

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It was a Monday morning; Mikan arrived quite early having enough time to take a stroll around the academy.

As she was walking by the field, the high school soccer club members, who were practicing, were captivated by her beauty.

All of them quickly fell in love with her and approached her in an instant.

They crowded around her making her feel uncomfortable. She's still not used to getting so much attention. She felt kinda dizzy being surrounded like that.

Fortunately, someone saw her. He went over to her and sent death glares towards the guys. The crowd quickly dispersed and left the poor girl alone.

"Daijobu?" he asked

"I'm fine! Arigato for saving me back there!" Mikan replied with a warm smile making him blush.

"It's my pleasure! By the way, I'm Tsubasa Andou, a junior from class A, and you are?" the wind blew gently on his hair making him look even cooler.

"Mikan Sakura, a sophomore from class B. Nice to meet you senpai!"

"No need to be too formal! Just call me Tsubasa, okay?" his dark blue eyes stared at her happily.

"Hai! If that's what you want Tsubasa- sen..., I mean Tsubasa-kun"

"Hehehehe...I think classes are going to start any minute now! I have a feeling that we will see each other again soon! Ja ne Mikan-chan!" he muttered while waving goodbye.

"Ja ne! I hope so too!" she waved back

On her way back, she accidentally bumped into someone, making both of them fall down on the floor.

"O-ouch! Gomen ne! It was my fault!" she stood up and handed her hand to the blonde boy.

"Don't worry! It was an accident! It could happen to anyone!" he took her hand and she pulled him up. She smiled at him sweetly making him turn into fifty shades of red

She looks like an angel, he thought making him blush even more.

He has a gentle look in his face that she just can't resist. Kawaii, she thought staring deep into his baby blue orbs.

"I'm Mikan Sakura and you are?" she asked

"R-ruka N-nogi from class B" he stuttered

"I'm from class B too. Nice too meet you, Ruka-pyon!"

"Ruka-pyon?" he asked quite surprised

"Can I call you that? It just sounds kawaii to me! Can I?" she asked with puppy dog eyes

"Sure! Now let's go back to the classroom before the class starts"

"Hai" they both went back to the classroom together

Finally, they reached their classroom where everyone was now patiently for their sensei to arrive.

Everyone looked at them when they arrived, shocked and confused written all over their faces, except for Natsume and Hotaru who remained emotionless.

Why are they together? Everyone thought as the fan girls sent death glares to Mikan.

But being Mikan, she didn't notice their stares and still greeted them like nothing happened.

Everyone sweat dropped. She really is dense!!!!

She went to her seat and greeted Hotaru.

"Ohayou Hotaru-chan"

"Ohayou Mikan! Where were you?"

"I just took a stroll around the academy and accidentally bumped into Ruka-pyon so we decided to go back together"

"I see so that's why" she muttered quite relieved but still emotionless

"Gomen ne if I made you worry!" she apologized and smiled brightly

"Just don't do it again" Hotaru said giving her one of her rare smiles

"Hai! I love you Hotaru-chan! You're my best friend in the whole wide world!" she said attempting to hug her

BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA... Hotaru fired her baka gun at her.

"Mou, Hotaru! What did you do that for?" Mikan pouted childishly

Everyone sweat dropped at the sudden commotion.

"Don't ever try to hug me again or else…" she said coldly

"But I'm you're best friend, aren't I?"

"..."

"HHOOTTAARRUU!!! You big meanie!" she screamed as her voice was heard by the whole academy

"..."

"But I still I still love you!" she said with a big smile on her face

"BAKA" Hotaru said bluntly

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"Ohayou class" Mr. Narumi greeted

"Ohayou sensei" the class greeted back

"We will be preparing a play for the upcoming autumn festival" he said "It will be held two weeks from now before the autumn dance"

"The title of the play is Eternal Love. It's a tragic love story about a prince who fell in love with a mere pauper! Their undying love for each other surpasses everything that comes their way and in the end, no one can tear them apart even death"

"Now all of you, one by one, go in front and pick a piece of paper inside the bowl to determine your role in the play"

Everyone, except Natsume, did what they were told until one piece of paper was left. Mr. Narumi went to Natsume and gave him the last one.

Most of the girls really wanted to be the heroine and Natsume or Ruka as their prince.

"No exceptions, Natsume-kun" he said with a sly grin

"Tsk...Whatever"

"Now class, who got the role of the leading lady, Maya? Pls. stand up!" Narumi-sensei asked

Mikan hesitated at first but decided to stand up anyway.

"Sugoi! Mi-chan is our leading lady! I wonder who the prince will be!" his sly grin turned into a mischievous smile.

Everyone sweat dropped at their sensei except for Natsume and Hotaru.

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Sorry for the cliffhanger guys!

Just want to ask your advices about who do you want to get the role of the prince: Natsume or Ruka?

You decide!! Arigato minna-san!!

Please read and review!

Love lots

Milkyway17

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