I don't own Gakuen Alice.

'I can't fall back, I came too far
Hold myself up and love my scars
Let the bells ring wherever they are
'Cause I was there saying...
In these promises broken
Deep below
Each word gets lost in the echo
So one last lie I can see through
This time I finally let you go!'

Chapter: 3

Next day.
"He told me he'd pick me up at 3. It's almost 2.30 pm." Mikan said looking away from the clock and started applying a pink lipstick lightly on her soft lips. She wore a sleeveless light pink little dress which had white rose petals printed on it and a pair of white shoes. Her hair was down and a white bow was holding her bangs which made her look so beautiful. She sat on the corner of her bed waiting for the guy she loved like crazy. She blushed every moment whenever she realized she was finally with love of her life. It sounded so corny. Hell, she didn't care. She was leaving the moments she'd been waiting for years. She was making a train full of dreams while tapping the floor with her foot.

Knock! Knock!
"He's here!" Mikan thought jumping off her bed. Giving that last look in the mirror, she walked towards the door to open it.
"Natsume, you're here." she smiled warmly. Natsume was in awe to see her beauty.
"Uh.. umm.. Let's go then." Natsume finally spoke.
"Yeah." Mikan said blushing. Natsume was wearing a grey shirt underneath a black jacket with a pair of jeans.

Central Town. In the cafe 'Hug in a Cup'.
Incredible silence between the two of them. It'd been half an hour since they were sitting there. Mikan was playing with her strawberry filled pastry. Blushing like she never had. Natsume was sipping his cold drink. Mikan looked up to see his face. "Woah! Did he just blush?" Mikan thought.
"So... This is it. We're on a date." Natsume said.
"Yeah." Mikan nodded too.
"You may find it boring. I've just never done it before. I dunno what to do." Natsume said looking straight to her eyes.
"You're doing great. Don't worry." Mikan said.
"You bet your butterflies." Natsume said raising his one eye brow.
"You already peeked! You pervert!" Mikan screamed. Everybody in the cafe was now looking at them.
"I already saw you without your butterflies, hello kitties or your polka dots." Natsume smirked. Mikan was about to explode that was when Natsume placed his hand on her cheek.
"You look so beautiful love" Natsume whispered which was only heard by Mikan. All the rage in her melted. Way to go Natsume!

After leaving the cafe, they played every game in the central town. Well, Mikan wanted to play and forced Natsume to play the childish games. She was holding a fluffy teddy bear which Natsume won in a game. Sun set half hour ago.

"Can you stay here? I'll be back in a minute." Natsume asked.
"Yeah I can." Mikan said hugging the teddy.
"Are you sure?" Natsume was making sure.
"Yes. Yes. Just go now." Mikan smiled.
"Okay." Natsume said.

"I'm back. Sorry to leave you like that." Natsume said. Mikan was sitting on a bench.
"Uh.. It's okay." Mikan said shivering in the cold environment of the eve. Natsume strip his jacket off his body and placed it on Mikan's body.
"Thank you." Mikan said.
"These are for you." Natsume smiled.
"Howalons! I love you, Natsume!" Mikan cheered hugging Natsume.
"I know. So will you be my girlfriend?" Natsume said hugging back. He could smell vanilla from her body.
"Yeah! I wanna be your girlfriend more than anything." Mikan whispered in his ear.
"Good." Natsume pulled away from the hug and kissed her shutting his eyes. Mikan shut her eyes to indulge the warmth of love.
"It's almost dinner time. Let's have dinner together." Natsume said dragging Mikan along with him.

Back in the dormitory. In front of Mikan's room.
Mikan already took off the jacket as the temp is comfortable inside the building.
"I want you to sit with me in class." Natsume sounded a little demanding.
"Okay. But what about Yuu? He'll feel left out." Mikan said worrying a little.
"He'll understand that we're a couple now. Besides Koko sits with Yuu too. You can make your cook friend sit with him. He has a crush on her." Natsume said.
"You mean Anna. He has a crush on Anna! Woah. How did you know that?" Mikan was really surprised.
"I saw the way he looks at her." Natsume answered flatly.
"I see. Umm... I guess Yuu'll understand." Mikan said being a little relieved.
"I also bought this for you in central town. I want you to wear this." Natsume held a locket in front of her.
"It's a panda. I love it. How did you know pandas are my favorite?" Mikan smiled.
"Now turn around. I'm gonna put this on you." Natsume said. Mikan turned around gathering her in a side so Natsume could put on the locket without trouble. After hooking the locket Natsume hugged her from behind. She could feel his breath on her bear shoulder.
"I love you, Mikan." Natsume said inhaling the vanilla scent from her body. Finally kissed her goodnight. She had a really amazing day. She saw the gentleman Natsume behind the perverted and damn cared person.

Natsume opened the door of his room.
"A letter? Ugh.. Another mission." Natsume flinched. He took the letter and put it on his desk. All he could think was Mikan and their date then.

Next morning. In class.
"Natsume, you look tired." Ruka was a bit worried.
"Yes. That damned Persona..." Natsume said.
"What? But you were not supposed to go to anymore missions. You were off the hook." Ruka said sounding worried and pissed off.
"Persona asked specially for me this mission." Natsume said. He tightened his grip.
"But this is so unfair. It can't..." Ruka couldn't finish his sentence.
"Shush.. Our girlfriends are coming." Natsume said flatly.
"Hmmm..." Ruka looked straight.
"Don't tell anyone about this mission. No one." Natsume said looking Ruka in the eye.
"Okay." Ruka sighed.

"Good morning Natsume and Ruka" Mikan greeted them.
"Good morning Mikan." Ruka smiled then he stood up and held Hotaru's hand. He gave Hotaru a quick peck on her cheek. Ruka and Hotaru sat on Natsume's right side. Natsume pulled Mikan by her hand making her sit on his left. Natsume opened his mouth to say something but before he could Sumire stood beside Mikan.
"What do you think you are doing Mikan? Why are sitting beside Natsume?" Sumire said pointing a finger to Mikan.
"I'm his girlfriend. I can si..." Mikan tried to explain.
"Wait. What did you just say? How dare you! Natsume, do something. She's making this crap up in front of you." Sumire shouted.
Natsume held Mikan's head with one hand and kissed full on her mouth in front of class full of people.
"She's my girlfriend now. Is that clear?" Natsume glared.

Sumire along with other fan girls whined a whole lot about this. Why wouldn't they? First prince charming Ruka and then sexy fire caster Natsume got outta their hands.

Note:
Koko: What is this chapter? Fuzzy stuffs all over. Ugh..
Me: T.T
Koko: I'm not in the story yet. The heck!
Me: Shut up. This was supposed to be a one shot. You guys are making it hard for me.
Koko: Whoever reading this please review. It's her first story. She needs know how the story's going so far and what needs to be improved.
Me: Thanks Koko. ^^
Koko: Can I get a kiss?
Me: Maybe later. Now go away. -_-