Hi everyone! I hope everyone was looking forward to this chapter. I'm so happy, I have no school today so might as well write, right? I got a bunch of ideas for this story, but I won't be able to make those chapters yet because I have to build up to them first. But you'll love them! Anyway I thought this was a little early to post chapter four, but I couldn't resist :) Thanks so much to konnie, XKasumiX, and bloodyrosey! I love having 'return costumers,' I got that out of a manga by the way :). Also thanks to littleazngirl24 for being a first time reviewer. Anyway I won't boredom you to death so, enjoy!

Aoi: Wow! I'm so glad you updated! I can't wait to see what happens!

Tsubasa: So what's going to happen in this chapter?

Sakura: Well a bunch of stuff really.

Tsubasa: Like?

Sakura: Not telling! :)

Natsume: Tsk. Like I care anyway.

Mikan: *Glare*

Sakura: So cute! I also have a surprise character for you Mikan!

Mikan: Really! Either then Tsubasa-senpai!

Sakura: Yup! There is also some other character that will be introduced, so let's get on with it!

Disclaimer: I do not own Gakuen Alice, sadly.

Note: This is super important. Both Tsubasa and Misaki are a bit older then they originally are, as most of the others are. Just in case you haven't noticed. People like Mikan, Natsume, Hotaru, and Ruka are in Middle School. People like Tsubasa, and Misaki are in High School. And people like Aoi, and Yochi are in Elementary School/Kindergarten. Also I really hope you have noticed there are no alices in this story!

Mikan's Complicated Life

Chapter 4: Reuniting With Feelings

Hotaru rolled her eyes, "baka, you were always so excited to meet new people." Mikan smiled at her pleasingly and continued, "I met these really nice girls Anna and Nonoko! There so cute!" Mikan laughed. "Yu, the class representative is also really sweet." Mikan said. She was interrupted when someone jumped out from the tree above.

"Mikan-chan! It's been a while huh?" A tall guy with dark hair said.

"Tsubasa-senpai!" Mikan said jumping and running to the tall stranger, leaving the rest of them to stare in disbelief.

The trio watched the young brunet jump into the arms of the stranger.

It took Mikan a little while to calm herself down as she left the embrace, and dragged the young man along with her to the rest of the group. The stranger came forward still being pulled by Mikan and ruffled Hotaru's hair. "Hey, Hotaru-chan!" Natsume and Ruka were shocked to see that the stranger knew Hotaru, and the girl didn't even bother to push away, as they had assumed she would.

"Been a while, huh?" Hotaru said with a slight smile as she continued eating. Mikan smiled back and forth at the two. Ruka and Natsume were a little startled when she began talking. "Natsume, Ruka-pyon, this is Tsubasa-senpai."

At that moment Natsume didn't even notice that the brunet had called his best friend Ruka-'pyon', but just replied "Hn."

Mikan looked disappointed at Natsume's greeting as Ruka said, "hi." Ruka looked over to Mikan and Hotaru for an explanation.

"Oh sorry." Mikan said remembering all of a sudden. "This is Tsubasa-senpai, as I had told you before. You two remember that I was an idol right?"

Ruka nodded. "Yes."

"Well at the time Tsubasa-kun was my manager and producer. Hotaru was with me most of the time back then, so she knew Tsubasa-senpai very well. I don't understand why he's here though." Mikan said looking over to the sixteen year old.

Tsubasa smiled, as he laughed, "Mikan, I thought you knew that I was taking a break, as you are, didn't you?"

Mikan looked confused. "I knew that Misaki-senpai was, but I didn't really hear about you. Everything happened really fast at that time."

There was silence. Natsume and Ruka didn't understand why. The two boys looked back and forth at each other, both unsure of what to do.

Tsubasa broke the silence. "Speaking of Misaki, both of us attend the High School section of Gakuen Alice S-,"

Tsubasa was interrupted. "What! Misaki-senpai is here! Both of you are going to be attending here!" Mikan was at shock state.

Tsubasa laughed. "Sorry I forgot to mention didn't I? I would have found you sooner, but I only found out this morning that you arrived yesterday. I still haven't told Misaki. It's going to be a surprise." Mikan was over-filled with joy. Obviously these two people, were very important people to her. Both Natsume and Ruka were very confused. Mikan immediately noticed.

"Sorry Ruka-pyon, Natsume, Misaki-senpai was my make-up artist and did my hairstyles. I was very close to her, as I was to Tsubasa-kun." Mikan smiled jumpily. "I know lets go meet her right now!" Unfortunately for Mikan, the bell rang for the fifth and sixth period. Mikan whined a little.

Tsubasa sighed. "Sorry Mikan-chan, next time alright?"

Mikan nodded sadly. "I know! I'm making dinner at our dorm tonight, would the two of you join us?" Mikan said cheering up a little.

"There's an idea. See you then. T.M.D dorm right?" Tsubasa said winking walking away.

Mikan nodded eagerly, giving of a sweet smile she waved good-bye.

Mikan was incredibly restless that afternoon. She couldn't wait for tonight. She had already been happy that she got to cook for her dorm, but now that she had two extra guests, she was extremely anxious. Everyone noticed that she was completely distracted. Mikan smiled at the thought of tonight.

"Stop smiling like that, your creeping me out." Natsume said, not even bothering to look over his manga.

Mikan immediately jumped out of her thoughts, "it's none of your business!" Mikan said, very annoyed.

"Shut up polka." Natsume said coolly, as if he hadn't been affected at all.

"Pervert!" Mikan said furious, the girl was tempted to rip up his manga, as she had done on the first day. Instead she decided not to, it might cause trouble for the night.

"Polka dotted panties girl." Natsume said, the boy didn't notice how irritated the young brunet was getting. Mikan calmed herself down and tried not to let Natsume get to her.

"Hey Natsume, how long have you been in this school anyway?" Mikan asked, she had decided maybe is she tried to befriend Natsume, they could possibly get along. No such luck.

"Baka." Natsume said coolly. Mikan decided to drop that idea, and wait patiently for tonight.

The brunet passed a few fans, as she hurried home from school that evening. She had made it clear to everyone that they had to keep away from the kitchen until dinner time. When she got to the dorm, Mikan put away her bag, not even bothering to change her uniform she hurried to the kitchen to start. Luckily for her, the dorm had recently been supplied with food as it did every month. Mikan started although she wasn't sure of what to make.

Mikan had eventually finished all the dishes, when she heard a knock on the door. "Mikan-chan! I was wondering if you needed any help." A little girl said, pulling herself in.

"It's okay Aoi, I just finished." Mikan said, smiling sweetly.

"Oh okay then!" Aoi said, sniffing the highly scented air. "Wow! It really smells delicious, I can't wait to taste it!" Aoi said with a huge smile on her face.

Mikan giggled, "I'm glad you think so!"

"By the way Mikan-chan, do you know where Onni-chan is? I hope he won't skip dinner again." Aoi said sadly.

Mikan knew that by, 'Onni-chan' the little girl was referring to Natsume. Mikan nodded a no, "I promise he'll be here though." Mikan led Aoi out of the kitchen. "Aoi, make sure no one goes to the kitchen, I'm going to go find Natsume." Mikan said grabbing a sweater and her pair of shoes. Aoi nodded, waving good-bye she watched the auburn haired girl exit the dorm.

Mikan looked at her watch, she had an hour left until dinner, and she had to find Natsume soon. "Leave it to Natsume to ruin the night." Mikan said angrily, as she franticly looked around herself hoping to find the boy. Suddenly Mikan saw three boys who looked to be about sixteen, laughing and taunting another boy, who looked younger, about Mikan's age. She looked closer at the boy. Of course, it was Natsume. He looked like he was about to beat up the three boys, knowing Natsume, he probably was. Mikan hurried over gaining the attention of the three boys.

"Well, if it isn't Mikan-chan! I heard you came to our school a little while ago, what brings you here?" Mikan looked at the boy. Mikan looked the boy over, he had light violet eyes, and reddish coloured hair. The young man was Reo, he was well known for being one of the high school bullies. The other two were a part of his gang, but Mikan was completely un-known to their names.

"Sorry boys, I need to get Natsume." Mikan said dragging Natsume, she didn't want Natsume to get into any trouble right now.

"Natsume? Leave him to us Mikan-chan, you don't need trash like him." Reo said looking disgustingly at Natsume. Natsume stayed silent. He wanted to pound on Reo badly, but although the brunet annoyed him he didn't really want he to get hurt because of him, and he knew he would probably get killed by Hotaru anyway.

Mikan was very irritated, and angry. "Look here! Natsume may be a big pervert," Mikan said angrily as Natsume glared at her, to stop her from getting herself killed and for calling him a pervert. Mikan didn't seem to realize and continued, "but he's defiantly not trash!" Natsume looked stunned. Had the girl just stood up for him? Other than him, Reo also looked taken aback.

"I wouldn't try to be friends with a delinquent like him, it'll do you no good." Reo said, as his mates nodded a yes.

Mikan was extremely angry with the guy's arrogance. "That's for me to decide! I will be friends with Natsume. Natsume is one-hundred percent better then you guys will ever be!" Natsume was once again shocked. Although he didn't look like he was, he was... Happy? He really didn't know. But he felt weird knowing that a girl was actually wanting to be his friend. He glanced in Reo's direction. The boy looked like he was going to hit Mikan.

Mikan wasn't afraid of Reo, but she didn't have that much time to lose. She brought Natsume back. "Anyway, if we're done here, Natsume and I have to get going," the brunet started walking away, with Natsume trailing behind her. She turned around, and faced Reo once again. "Please don't bother Natsume again." Mikan said, as she started to run, to hurry back before dinner and. She didn't even seem to notice the look Reo was giving her which was very angry furious look.

Mikan and Natsume finally made it back to the dorm. They stopped by a tree to catch their breath. "You're a real idiot," Natsume said catching Mikan's attention. Mikan was about to ask why angrily, when Natsume continued, " you could have gotten yourself killed. If you had come a while later, I could have finished them, don't do that agai-"

Natsume was interrupted. "I was trying to find you! Where were you! And you would have gotten expelled if you did, you could at least be thankful." Mikan said looking at the boy. Natsume looked away. He had been very thankful for what the brunet had said, but didn't want to admit it.

"You didn't have to say all those stupid things... Idiot." Natsume said instead.

"Yes I did! I meant everything I said you know. I know you were hurt by what he said." Mikan objected.

Natsume sighed, "I'm used to it, and I don't really care. And trust me you don't want to be my friend."

"I've already decided! You, Natsume, are my newest friend." Mikan said with a huge smile.

Natsume looked at the girl. She was very stubborn. He started walking toward the dorm, "yeah... Whatever." Mikan smiled, and ran after him. It was almost time for dinner. She raced ahead of Natsume. The boy watched the brunet speed away. Something felt different.

Everyone had been seated, including Natsume for a change, waiting for Mikan's guest to come. Suddenly the door bell rang. "I'll get it!" Mikan, who was in the kitchen, said excitedly. Everyone watched Mikan as she opened the door. "Misaki-senpai!" The heard Mikan yell. Mikan was pulled into a hug, but a tall girl. She had short, pinkish hair that reached a little passed her shoulder. She looked to be that same age as the young man standing beside her. Mikan soon pulled that two over to the rest of the group. "Everyone! This is Misaki-senpai, and Tsubasa-senpai!" Mikan said cheerfully. Although the two weren't as popular as Mikan, they were still known amongst a verity of people.

"Hi!" everyone, except Natsume, said in unison.

The two smiled. "It's really nice to meet Mikan-chan's friends."

They were all soon presented with the food. "It's delicious!" Ruka, Aoi, Kitsuneme, and Koko said together. Mikan giggled a thank-you.

Tsubasa looked over at Misaki, "it's been a while since we tasted Mikan-chan's food, huh?" Misaki nodded and continued to eat.

Mikan smiled at the two, "we have so much to catch up on, right Hotaru?" Hotaru just ate while nodding a little as the four exchanged glances.

Misaki looked at Mikan, "how have you been Mikan?"

"Alright" Mikan replied plainly, looking a bit down. The four were suddenly silent. The same silence Natsume, and Ruka experienced earlier.

Koko broke the silence. "By the way Mikan-chan, can you please explain more about the four of you?" Koko asked confused.

"Well let's see. Me and Hotaru met Tsubasa-senpai and Misaki-senpai a few years back. I guess it was a little after I started my idol career. We were really close after that, but soon we had to split up, mostly due to me, taking a break." Mikan stated.

Ruka nodded. "I see, were you introduced by anyone?" Natsume looked at Mikan for her response. Suddenly her face seemed to darken, darken with mystery, and sadness. He wasn't sure, but something was definitely different form her usual look. Very different. Mikan looked down, not bothering to answer. It was like she was trying to distract herself. Tsubasa, Misaki exchanged looks, also looking sad, unsure of what to say. Hotaru also seemed to look uneasy, yet also sad, which surprised Natsume. Ruka wasn't sure if he had done something wrong. So decided to change the subject. "Anyway, um Tsubasa-kun... How long have you been a producer"

"Oh, well," Tsubasa kept on glancing at Mikan, as if he was making sure Mikan was okay, which Natsume noticed. Tsubasa continued, "well I started around the time Mikan-chan started idolizing." He quickly stated. Tsubasa noticed Natsume looking at him. "So Natsume, do you like Mikan-chan's cooking?" Tsubasa sad smiling. Natsume ignored his question, as he just glared at him, sending a shiver down Tsubasa's back. Obviously the kid hated him, he wasn't sure why though. Natsume wasn't sure either. Mikan laughed, she somehow made her way back to her usual self. Natsume looked at her with a glint of confusion. What was with this girl?

"It's getting pretty late, huh?" Mikan said yawning. "I better clean up before I get too sleepy." Mikan said gathering up all the plates. Misaki, Tsubasa, Ruka, and Aoi offered to help, but Mikan told them she was okay. She thought Tsubasa, and Misaki should head back before it got to late anyway.

Mikan finished the dishes, and waved good-bye to the two young adults, as she closed the door. "That was great!" She said to the rest of them who were still seated. "I'm going to bed now, see you in the morning! Goodnight!" Mikan said, smiling brightly at everyone. Ruka watched the brunet go, when something caught his eye. He wasn't sure, but he thought he saw a very small, slight grin on Natsume face. This was definitely a new kind of feeling.

Sakura: Wow! Done! It's so late but I had to finish tonight, it's my one week mark!

Aoi: That was really good!

Sakura: Thanks so much! It's my first non-cliff-hanger chapter. Although, this chapter brings a lot of mystery.

Tsubasa: Definitely!

Mikan: It was, really great though!

Natsume: Tsk.

Sakura: MEANIE!

Mikan: Natsume!

Sakura: It's okay I guess. Anyway, since there are no cliff-hangers it's a mystery of what's going to happen next time... I'm not even sure *sweat drop*

Mikan: I still can't wait though!

Sakura: So nice! I wish it was a bit longer, but I'll make the next one extra long! I promise! Thanks so much! Please review! No flaming.