~Chapter 3~

"Ok class we're going to go to the quad area. The Advanced English Language class is holding presentations." Narumi-sensei said and everyone groaned. The Advanced English class does this every year. They hold little separate presentations that are about 10 minutes each about English speaking countries to educate us about English and their culture(s).

"I have posted your groups up on the board. There will be five groups since there are five presentations and you will switch presentations every ten minutes." Everyone got up and went to the board to see what groups they were placed in.

I searched for my name. I hope I'm with at least one of my friends, but knowing my luck I'm probably by myself. I saw my name. It was in group 1 and of course none of my friends were with me. I sighed. I didn't recognize any of the people in my group.

We all left the classroom; I walked with my friends before we had to split into our own groups. I looked at all the people in my group and noticed that Ruka's black haired friend was in the same group as I. I stood alone in the back of the group during the first presentation and so did the black haired guy.

When the presentation was coming to an end, they made us practice an old English dance and we had to be paired up. I started to panic, everyone started to pair up with their friends and I didn't know anyone. Why does life hate me?

All of a sudden someone walked up next to me. "I guess we're partners." I looked over. Were they talking to me? I saw the black hair and my eyes widened. He walked in front of me so we were in the same position as everyone else. Oh my gosh I can feel my face heating up... I hope he doesn't see it.

The people started to teach us the dance. Which failed because everyone sucked at the danced and weren't really trying. This is so awkward. I never danced with a guy before, besides my dad and brothers. Please let this stop soon. Hasn't it been ten minutes yet?

The music stopped and everyone clapped since the presentation was over and now we were switching to another presentation.

During the next presentation, the black haired guy and I stood next to each other. It was like an unspoken agreement, we didn't want to be alone by ourselves so we would be loners together. But I feel bad, I keep calling him 'the black haired guy' when he has a name.

"H-Hey, what's your name?" I asked him randomly. Oh my gosh why did I do that, that was out of nowhere. He's going to think that I'm some weird chic.

He looked over at me with his emotionless face. "Natsume. You?"

What's my name? "M-Mikan."

And that was it, we didn't really talk for the rest of the presentations. I'm so stupid. I completely embarrassed myself. Urgh why do I have to be so stupid!

When we got back to class, I plopped back into my seat and put my head down on the cold desk. It felt nice against my red, hot face. Why did I have to cursed with having such an easy blushing face. I hate it! Especially when people point it out and start to laugh, that only makes it worse.

Sumire sat down next to me, not even bothering to look over and try to talk with me. I sighed. I'm pretty sure our friendship is over. This is what I get for thinking that I would actually have one friend that I could tell everything to no matter how annoying, personal, or stupid it is. I should have seen this coming sooner. It started at the end of the last school year. She slowly changed to be like everyone else. The annoying girls with fake high voices that will throw themselves at any guy and wear their uniform skirts way too short. I thought I would be able to accept that she changed because that's what best friends do but she has pushed me away completely now... Fine if she doesn't what to be friends any more, I'll stop talking to her completely too. I mean I have my other friends. They're quite shocked, well Anna and Nonoko are, that Sumire has completely left our little friend circle. Hotaru was... well Hotaru, she didn't show anything like usual.

I have decided, from this moment on I will never have a 'best' friend because I'll get my hopes too high that someone accepts me for me only to have them crushed again. I'll only stick with 'close' friends. It's the only way for my heart not to break so much again.

It was morning again; I was waiting for my three friends to arrive at school like usual. I was sitting down and messing around on my phone to make it look like I was actually busy and not a loner.

I felt someone staring at me so I looked up and saw Natsume walking and staring right at me. I felt my heart skip a beat. I put on a fake smile and waved to him as if I was happy and not anti-social.

He nodded his head at me, I'm guessing that his way to say hi. He walked past me and my heart still hasn't calmed down. No this isn't the plan, I'm supposed to become friend with him so I could get closer to Ruka and turn around and like Natsume too. Abort, Abort. But then again that plan will never succeed because I'm too scared to talk to any person... nevertheless a guy!

Eventually my friends showed up and we began to talk to each other until the bell rang.

I was walking alone to P.E. because my friends left me because I took forever to get dressed. I put my body on autopilot as I walked because I went off into my own little depressing world.

I felt someone tap my shoulder and I slightly jumped and turned around to see Natsume walking behind me.

"Are you deaf or something? I've been calling your name for the past minute."

Oh my gosh he hates me now. This is just great. "Oh sorry, I was in lost in thought." Why was he even bothering to talk to me? We barely know each other.

"Tch." He made a sound. "I was asking why you weren't with your friends? Aren't you all like glued at the hip or something?"

I laughed nervously. "They left me behind because I was taking forever to get dressed and they didn't want to be late." Why am I telling him all this? I barely know him. Why was he alone? Should he be with Ruka and the rest of his group? Of course, I didn't ask this because I didn't want to seem nosy. This may be my only chance to become friends with him.

We walked at a comfortable pace next to each other. Although it was a little awkward... at least I felt awkward but did my best not to show it. Why is he talking to me? I'm just a waste. I'm not even that attractive while he's like Damn. I bet there are hidden cameras around here just waiting. Seriously this is really bothering me.

We finally reached the Gym. I love gym class because it's the only time I can move around freely and not be yelled at to sit still, also I like to run because it takes away some of my energy so I'm not so rowdy when we go back to class.

"Damn what took you so long Mikan?!" Anna asked while she and Nonoko ran up to me.

"Sorry, I'm not feeling well today."

"Do we have to take you to the nurses?"

I smiled. "No I'm fine."

Soon after the teacher took attendance, we split up into pairs to do our stretches.

Hotaru was my partner today; she has been ever since Sumire left us. I did everything while she just stood there. God forbid Hotaru actually does something in P.E.


Well it's Friday and here's the update~~ You like it so far? I hope you do. They finally started talking! Also Spring Break just started meaning I get a week off of school ~~! And I have no (social) life which means I'll be writing a lot more chapters in my "spare" time. Until next Friday. Thank you for reading and Bye Bye~~! (◡‿◡✿)

I Do Not Own Anything

Date Published: 04/11/14