Chapter Six: The Decision

Mikan was still at her room but it was okay because there were no classes.

"Tomorrow is the festival already. I need to choose who I liked. But it won't be easy. I both like them. But who do I love," Mikan said still laying on her bed.

Knock knock knock

"Who is it?" Mikan asked.

"It's me," the person said.

"Oh! Kouji, c'mon in," she said while getting up.

"I'm sorry if I didn't recognize you. I was still a bit sleepy," she added

Kouji came in and sat down on the couch.

"Don't worry. Mikan I want to ask you something," Kouji said.

"Okay," she said the sat on her bed.

"I know it's a bit strange to ask but . . . . . do you like Natsume?" He asked Mikan looking straight at her eyes.

Mikan was shock at his question but it did not show on her that she was shock. Still Kouji can see it in her eyes.

"Am . . . . No," she replied while blushing then turned her head around.

"But why did you ask?" Mikan added still blushing.

"Just want to know. Well I'm going to eat breakfast now want to come with me?" Kouji ask again.

"I'll just go later I need to think a bit Kouji," she replied.

"Ok, bye," Kouji replied and went out.

He knew Mikan lied but why did she?

"Sorry Kouji. I don't want to hurt you but I'll tell when I know who I really loved," Mikan said feeling guilty.

She decided to go to the Sakura tree to think there. On her way she met Hotaru.

"Hi Hotaru," Mikan said a bit sad.

"What's wrong with you? You're not your usual happy face when you see me." Hotaru said.

"I'm just thinking," Mikan replied.

"Mikan I know what you're thinking. I saw you at the Dress Shop of Horror when Natsume and you were alone. I saw your face Mikan, you still like Natsume but you also like Kouji and the problem is you have to choose who you love," Hotaru said.

"You're right," Mikan said still sad.

"Does Kouji know that you liked Natsume before?" Hotaru asked

"No, he doesn't," Mikan replied

"Don't worry he will soon find out. I know you'll make the right decision," Hotaru said then left.

Mikan reach already the sakura tree. She sat down and thinks very hard.

"Ah . . .! I can't think very well!" she shouted

"Are you okay Mikan?" a voice asked.

Mikan looked up. It was Natsume.

"Am . . . . . yeah," she replied

"Can I seat beside you?" he asked again.

"Sure," she replied.

Then silence feel between them. No one talk for the next 4 minutes then Natsume was the one who broke the silence.

"Mikan what I told you three days ago was true," Natsume said then faced Mikan.

"Maybe you don't like me now, but can dance with me at the festival. If that's okay for you. I'm not asking you as my date 'cause I know you already have one but after you dance with Kouji can I dance with me?" He added.

"I'll think about it," she replied.

Natsume stood up.

"Thanks. If you haven't decided even it's already the festival you'll see me next to the fountain," He explained.

"Bye. See you tomorrow tonight," he said while smiling then, he runaway.

"Agh!" Mikan shouted while messing up her hair with her hands.

"Think Mikan, think. Tomorrow is the festival already. I need to think fast 'cause . . . . ." Mikan suddenly thought of Natsume's smile.

"His smile is so gentle. Oh Natsume do I love you?" Mikan asked herself.

Suddenly Mikan heard the school clock chimed.

"Oh my god! I forgot, Kouji," she said then went straight to the cafeteria.

Mikan searched for Kouji and finally found at his favorite seat. Mikan put her hands on over his eyes.

"Guess who?" Mikan ask in a very sweet voice.

"C'mon Mikan. Don't play stupid games," Kouji said gruffly.

"I'm so sorry Kouji I was late. You don't have do be mad,' Mikan replied.

"Here I save you some breakfast, its chicken sandwich," he said while giving her the sandwich.

"Thanks," Mikan replied

"I'm going already and don't come with me," Kouji said gruffly.

"You're acting strange Kouji. Why are you mad at me?" Mikan asked.

"I'm not mad at you!" he shouted then he walked away but Mikan followed him

"I said don't follow me!" he shouted again.

"Why Kouji? Why are you mad at me?" Mikan asked worriedly.

"It's because of you Mikan," he said while pointing at her.

"Me? What did I do?" she asked again.

"You have been lying to me Mikan. You have been lying since this morning," he said."

"You're right. I have been lying but I was confused (crying), now I'm not. I'm sorry, really sorry," Mikan said.

"I'm sorry Mikan," he said then hugged her.

Mikan wan not confused anymore. She knows now you she liked. But who is it? Is it Kouji or Natsume.