Disclaimer: Did you heard the news? I finally got the right to claim Gakuen Alice as mine...in my dreams, of course xD
Summary: She is an outcast. He is also an outcast. She loves him but he pays no attention to her. And when she got the chance to be with him, she grabbed the chance without seconds thoughts even though she knew that it will hurt her in the end.
Author's note: Chapter 4 up! :D This is chapter is somehow lame, so yeah, don't tell me I didn't give you a warning :)
Chapter 4:
Skipping part-time job, going out for a dinner with Natsume, walking and strolling around the nearby seaside, being brought back to her house after a wonderful date, and a confession is something Mikan didn't expect that would happened in her life ever, but nevertheless, it was worth it. Remembering everything that happened last night, Mikan happily opened the door of the library, popping her head on the door, wandering her big-chocolate eyes around the place to find a certain person. A big smile formed on her face when she finally saw him.
Natsume Hyuuga is busy reading the morning newspaper in full concentration. She carefully opened the door, not wanting to catch the raven's attention. She sneakily went towards him, having soft footsteps to avoid making any unnecessary sounds.
She stood behind him and smiled wider to herself as she wrapped her arms around his waist and resting her head on his broad shoulder. She smiled contentedly, inhaling his scent. "Good morning."
Natsume was a bit taken back when he felt someone hugging him from behind. Putting down the newspaper, he turned his head sidewards to see who the person was. He raised his eyebrow and was about to ask her why she's hugging him when he remembered everything that happened the night yesterday.
Oh yeah, she is his girlfriend now.
Truthfully, he didn't like the idea of her being his girlfriend. And the fact that she is hugging him now, made him want to soak himself on a bath tub full of bleach to remove all her germs around him.
But thinking about the reason why he is in this condition, he decided to tolerate her.
"Morning too," he said, trying to act happy and sweet, but if you will scrutinize his voice, you would notice the disgust and irritation on it.
Mikan smiled cheerfully at him, pecking him on the cheek and breaking the hug.
She walked towards her locker and placed her things securely inside it. By the time Mikan is finished putting her things inside her locker, Natsume had already wiped the place on his cheek where Mikan had kissed.
She approached Natsume and stood beside him, hugging his arm.
"What are you reading, Natsume-kun?" Mikan asked innocently her companion, staring up at him, eyes brimming with happiness and love.
He shift in their position slowly making Mikan's gripped on him loosened a little. "Obviously, I'm reading a newspaper."
"Hmmm," Mikan pulled away from him much to Natsume's relief, but when Mikan pulled his arm to make him looked at her, he almost cocked his brow on an irritating manner.
Much to his surprise, Mikan tiptoed at him and pecked him lightly on the lips. It was just a small pecked but when Mikan pulled herself away from him, she was blushing madly but nevertheless, she's smiling at him cutely.
"What's that for?" asked the astonished Natsume.
"Well, I read from a magazine before that boyfriends become happy when their girlfriends give them a good morning kiss, so I thought that maybe if I kiss you I could make you happy too," Mikan said, still blushing and smiling at Natsume innocently. "Did...did I...did I made you happy with that kiss, Natsume-kun?"
Natsume stared at the girl in front of him who was waiting patiently for a positive answer from him. He mentally cursed, not having a single clue on what to say. It was after a few seconds when he made his decision. He sighed deeply and answered, "Of course."
Mikan beamed at him widely, throwing herself on his arms again and leaning her head on his chest.
"I'm glad," she whispered lovingly.
Natsume on the other hand, rolled his eyes and carefully wiping his lips with the back of his hand.
He gently pushed Mikan away from him and says, "Um, I think we need to go to class now. I don't want to be late."
Mikan nodded her head and quickly prepare her things for her morning classes, but when she came cross on the two medium-sized bentos, she looked at Natsume again, who by now is preparing his things also.
"Ne," Mikan started. "I cooked lunch for you."
"Is that so?" Natsume said emotionlessly, not sparing a glance at her.
"Yeah," Mikan paused. "So...can we eat lunch together?"
Natsume stopped from what he was doing. Her voice was hopeful and he knows too, even without looking back at her, her eyes shows the same emotion. He looked at her brown eyes for a while before swinging his backpack in one shoulder, ready to leave . "I don't see why we shouldn't."
"Great!" Mikan chirped.
Natsume smiled at her, making Mikan's heartbeat fast. "Let's go to class now or we'll be late."
Mikan nodded happily and grabbed his hand.
They slowly made their way to their homeroom class. As they on the corridor, repulsive and mocking expressions are being thrown to them. Mikan felt uneasy because of the attention she's getting and to ease it, Natsume placed his arm around his shoulder and kissed her cheek.
Mikan smiled at him to show him how grateful she is that he's there for me.
They reached their classroom, and when they opened the door, all attention was directed to them. Repulsion. Mock. Confusion. Different expressions can be seen on the students as they walk towards the back seat, where Natsume usually sit with his best friend.
Mikan shift from her position, feeling uncomfortable with the stares being thrown to them. She gulped and kept her head low and her fist clenched on top of her lap.
She felt Natsume held on her hand more tightly, making her head to elevate immediately to looked at Natsume. Natsume gave her a small smile. "Don't mind them. They are just jealous that we are happy."
Mikan smiled widely, "Alright."
She moved her hand to his arm, cuddling it and leaning her head on her chest. It was Natsume's turn to be uncomfortable, and it's not helping also that Luna Koizumi is walking towards their way.
Luna stood in front of them, a mocking expression plastered on her face. "My, what a sweet couple we have here."
Natsume doesn't know if he should be angry with this girl. He wanted to, but whenever he see her, his heart always contradicts his heart. He looked away to stare at window, decided not to retort back.
Mikan, on the other hand, is waiting for Natsume to make the first move on replying to Luna but it never came since Natsume looked away. She stopped leaning on him as she smiled at the girl.
"Really?" It was an innocent retort. Even if Luna doesn't like her, she didn't hold a grudge against her. Besides, it's not Mikan Sakura's habit to hold grudges to people. She always thought that forgiving is the best thing that you could do to a person. "Thank you, Luna-chan."
Luna raised her brow to the impossible girl. "I mean it sarcastically, Sakura. Are you that stupid?"
"Oh," That's all Mikan could say, feeling embarrass for herself.
Finally, Natsume turned his head to the girl beside her, all flushed and embarrass. He sighed and hold the side of her face and pull her towards his chest. He placed both arms around her, making her feel safe. "Stop embarrassing her."
Mikan snuggled closer to him and smiled.
For the second time in her life, Natsume stood up for her.
"Oh, and now you're siding to her?" Luna smirked. "If I could remember clearly, you were about to con-"
Luna wasn't able to finished what she was supposed to say when the door swung open and in came a blond-boy and raven-haired girl. The girl's arm is locked with the blond's as they made their towards their direction.
"Back off," The raven said coldly. It was enough for Luna to grimaced.
"You're really nosy, Imai," Luna said but walked away. "We're not yet finished."
It was either directed for Hotaru Imai or to Natsume and Mikan. They decided to not mind Luna.
"Natsume? Who is she?" Ruka asked his best friend, looking at the girl who is snuggling at Natsume's chest. Her face is buried to his chest that Ruka and Hotaru couldn't see her face. Suddenly, the conversation that he had with Natsume after Luna rejected him came flashing into his mind. "Is that...is that Sakura-san?"
Natsume snorted and pushed Mikan away from his chest.
Mikan looked at the two newcomer and gave them a warm smile. "Hi."
"Hi to you too. Can I talk to Natsume for a while?" Ruka said.
Mikan looked at Natsume and he nodded her head. Mikan placed a kiss on his check before standing up to go to her own seat. "I love you."
Before walking away, she gave Hotaru Imai a big smile.
She was about to walk pass Hotaru when Hotaru pulled her arm, her face looking ahead, not glancing at Mikan.
"You better think twice about this," Hotaru said at Mikan that made her confuse.
"Huh?" Mikan said.
"Nothing," She let go of her arm and turned her head to look at her. She gave her a small smile. "I could be your best friend if you want."
"Eh?" Mikan said, surprised. "Do you mean it, Hotaru-chan?"
Hotaru nodded her head. "I would love to be your best friend. And Ruka could be your friend too."
Mikan beamed at her, throwing her arms around her. "I got a best friend and a friend! Yay."
Mikan is very happy at the moment and she wished that her happiness would last forever. She's definitely not alone now. She got a best friend, a friend and a sweet boyfriend. She have nothing to wish for anymore. God had gave her the people who would accept her for who she is.
Both boys are looking at the two hugging girls in the middle of the classroom. The blond smiled and the raven just sighed.
"She's clingy," Natsume snorted. "And I hate it."
"Natsume," Ruka paused. "Why are you taking revenge to an innocent girl like her?"
"Don't meddle, Ruka," Natsume said coldly.
"Not meddle?" Ruka repeated, bewildered. "How could I not meddle? You're taking revenge to a girl who did nothing to you."
"I know what I am doing," Natsume retorted back.
Ruka patted the rabbit on his arm and stare at the girl pitifully who was talking animatedly to his girlfriend. "She loves you. What don't you try loving her?"
Natsume once again, stared at the blond girl in front row, flirting with the boys in their class with a seductive and flirtatious smile. He looked at her longingly and he hopes that he's the girl he is holding a while ago."I can't."
Ruka stared at his best friend. "What are you going to do to her when she find out?"
"I don't know," Natsume replied. "And I don't really care."
"Natsume, please stop this. She'll be hurt if you continue this," Ruka begged. Ruka can't help but think that his own best friend is very unreasonable. For Ruka, Mikan is way better than that Luna. And he knew that Natsume would be happier if he ends up with Mikan. The girl loves Natsume into bits, he could see it. But Natsume on the other hand, is only planning to break the girl's heart. Ruka could see it, that in the end, Mikan would be very heartbroken.
"Hurt her?" The side of Natsume's lips tugged upward. "Ruka, that's what I'm planning to do."
"Natsume, pleas-" but Ruka was cut off by Natsume.
"Don't meddle. I know what I'm doing," Natsume paused. "I'll make this game worth it for her, don't worry."
And Ruka, for the first time, actually wished that Natsume would hit his head to make him realize who's girl is worth loving for.
Author's note: On the next chapter, Natsume would finally meet Mikan's parents! :D So stay tune xD Please don't forget to leave a review :) I haven't check the grammar so please bear with it. I still have tons of things to do. LOL.
` Cute-chan :)
