Chapter Four: Telling the Truth

Just thinking of it makes Natsume sick, angry, sad and stupid all the same time.

"Why couldn't I just say the truth about my feelings and the fireplace incident?" he said in a very angry tone.

"Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!" he shouted.

"Still thinking about what happened 2 months ago?" a very familiar voice said

"Yeah. I can't stop thinking about it when I see them together. You're lucky Ruka to have Hotaru," Natsume replied.

"I know. She's the best," Ruka said cheerfully.

Then Natsume saw Kouji giving a gift to Mikan.

"Thank you Kouji," he heard Mikan said and then she smiled.

"I'm going to class now Ruka," Natsume told Ruka.

"Hey wait, I will just call Hotaru," Ruka said.

"Ok. I'll wait," he replied.

Ruka ran to Hotaru's table. Natsume saw Ruka pleading to Hotaru. Hotaru didn't want to. He kept pleading finally, she agreed. They walk towards Natsume. When there were just 2 feet away from Natsume. Natsume saw Hotaru holding something. He saw her lift her hand with the strange object then……….

Baka baka baka

"Why did you do that for?" Natsume shouted to Hotaru while rubbing his forehead.

"I just hate it when I see you," Hotaru replied.

"Sorry Natsume, Hotaru just got a problem," Ruka said so he will not use his alice.

"Don't apologize to him Ruka," Hotaru scolded him.

"It's his fault why I did that," she added

The three of them walk together to the classroom. Natsume saw Ruka whispered something to Hotaru.

"Hey idiot," Hotaru called to Natsume.

"I thought you only call Mikan idiot?" Natsume asked.

"What's your problem? Don't answer. Ruka told me you were still thinking when Kouji became Mikan's boyfriend. I think Mikan still likes you. She just hates you because of the fireplace incident," Hotaru said.

"How do you know about that? Did Ruka told you about the fireplace thing?" he asked furiously.

"He didn't. I found about it by my latest invention," she replied (actually Ruka did told her about it, she was just protecting him, how sweet, she do care).

"You should tell her about it. I mean the whole truth; your feelings and about that incident. Think about," she added.

By the time she told that, they were already standing by the door of the classroom. The three of them went inside. They went to their seats. Natsume was still thinking about what Hotaru said. Should I tell her or not he thought. In just five minutes he finally decided to tell her. Then Mr. Narumi went inside.

"Good morning class," he greeted

"I have a very exciting announcement. Since you know that Valentines Day is coming up within one week. The Alice Academy has come up of the idea of making a Fireworks Festival at 12 o'clock midnight of Valentines Day. They say if you wish at the stoke of midnight of Valentines Day it will come true as long that has connection to love and also if you kiss with the one you love; you will be together forever. Isn't that great?" he said.

All the students shouted. Some were already asking what they will wish for.

"Ok. Settle down class. I know you're excited. Oh I forgot to tell you after the fireworks will have a dance. So that means you have to be in your best clothes class and also don't forget to ask someone you like. I nearly forgot, this is not a formal party class," Mr. Narumi said finishing his announcement.

Everybody was excited except Natsume who haven't heard a single thing. He was thinking what will he say to Mikan and he finally knows what to say.

"Ok class. Get your book in English and turn it into page 46 . . . .

After class . . . .

"Hey Natsume! Wait for me," Ruka shouting from behind Natsume.

"Ruka I think you should not go with me," Natsume said.

"That's okay. If you already finish what you are gonna do, go to Central Town. Hotaru wants to buy a new dress for the Valentines Day Festival. We will go to the new store that has just open three days ago," Ruka said.

"What festival?" Natsume asked

"You haven't heard what Mr. Narumi was saying when he came in?" Ruka asked

"No. Not a single word. I was thinking about something," he replied

Ruka then explain what was the festival about exactly the same as Mr. Narumi said.

"I think I will only watch the fireworks then I'll sleep," Natsume replied

"Why? Oh I forgot. Can't you just ask one of your fan girls or that new girl?" Ruka asked.

"What if I don't want to? And Ruka you have been standing there for 15 minutes already, Hotaru will get angry," Natsume said

"Oh I nearly forgot. See you Natsume and good luck," Ruka said the he ran away.

Natsume went to the Sakura tree. Luckily she was there. He walked slowly but then Mikan saw him and then she stand up then walk away. Natsume ran to her and caught her hand.

"Let me go! Let me go! Let me go Natsume!" Mikan shouted while shaking of Natsume's hand.

Then suddenly Natsume pulled Mikan to a hug but Mikan struggle to free herself from his hug but he held her tightly.

"Stop struggling Mikan, please. I just want tell you something. This will just be quick," Natsume said in a very calm voice.

"Mikan, do you remember what happened 2 months ago?" he asked her.

"You were cruel Natsume! Cruel!" she shouted

"You misunderstood Mikan. Those boxes, wrappers and ribbons there were already garbage. And that card was given by someone I hate (he didn't say that it was given by boy that liked him it was to embarrassing). I'm telling you this because Mikan I don't want you to hate me," he said.

"And I love you Mikan," he whispered in her ear.

After saying that he let go of her and walk away. Mikan was still standing on the same spot, paralyze of what Natsume said. She got to her senses when Kouji came and took her hand and they both walk way.

I hope you like it. Sorry if Chapter 3 is very short. I was making it really fast so that the flashback will be already finished.