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Chapter 7
Natsume's POV
I kept on thinking about Mikan. I couldn't get her out of my mind. I came to her room once again. Well, I can't help it! I was so worried. Inside I saw Mikan and Persona. Somehow persona must have read my mind. He immediately answered my question without me even asking. I was really stunned when Persona started talking.
Normal POV
Persona: Mikan was hit on the head by a gun while you were lying unconscious. I took you back to the academy and left you to the hospital's care. Unfortunately, Mikan forgot everything except her name, alice, school, relatives, Hotaru and Ruka. She won't be participating in the missions unless she recovers from her current predicament. There's still no news on how to get her memories back so, it may take a while before she becomes the old her again. I should go now. Take care of her, Kuro Neko.
Natsume's POV
I was really worried about Mikan. She was looking very weak and frail. Somehow I wanted to hug her but I can't she couldn't remember me so I have no right to do those sort of things. Mikan… She moved a little. She looked scared and was moving uneasily. She was whispering words I can't understand; maybe she's having a nightmare! I was anxious; I didn't know what to do. I held her hand and leaned over her to see if she was moving. Thank goodness she stopped shaking. I left her alone so she could rest.
Mikan's POV
Huh? It's was that guy again. Even though I only saw a glimpse of his hair I knew that that was the boy who entered rudely earlier. I wonder what he wants from me… but, what is this feeling? I could only hear the heavy beats of my heart. But, why did I feel these when I saw him? What's with that stupid guy?! Ne…? Did I really say that…? Stupid guy… hhhmmm… Baka! Baka shounen…?
Normal POV
A few days later Mikan slowly recovered her strength and was ready to go back to school.
Narumi: Ohayou everyone! I hope you're all in high spirits today! I have a surprise for you!
Mikan enters the classroom and her classmates surrounded her except for Hotaru, Ruka and of course, Natsume.
Narumi: Minna-chan! Please go back to your seats! Mian-chan…Ruka would be your partner from now on…so please take that seat beside him.
Mikan: Arigatou…sensei…
Narumi: Today you'll have to write a love letter for me as a quiz! You should use the new words we've discussed and the blah, blah…blah….BLAH! BlaH…?
After classes, Ruka and Mikan were walking along the path lined with sakura trees.
Ruka: Mikan did you know that your birthday's nearing?
Mikan: huh…oh…my birthday…really….
Ruka: It's on New Year's Eve…
Ruka's POV
Mikan looks very unhappy. She still looks very weak. I wonder what I can do to help her… hmm… Oh yeah… I remembered… It's Natsume's birthday tomorrow. I asked Mikan if she would like to come. She said that she would go.
NEXT DAY…
Mikan's POV (Alternative)
Natsume…. He's the guy from before…? Why does my heart start beating so fast? I couldn't look at him at the face…I just greeted him a happy birthday, my head facing the floor. I ran away not even caring about leaving Ruka-kun there, puzzled. I ran wherever my feet took me. I found myself at the foot of an enormous burnt tree… pictures can flashing in my mind. I was running and the falling…and crying…a boy…he saved me…who is he…? I slipped into a deep dark dimension…
Ruka's POV (Alternative)
Mikan and I went to Natsume's room. Mikan seemed stunned when the door opened revealing Natsume. To end the silence, I greeted Natsume and Mikan followed. But her eyes were staring at the floor and then she run away. I tried to follow her but it was of no use. She disappeared just like a bubble. I asked some of my classmates nearby to help me look for her…
Normal POV
Everyone was busy looking for Mikan but it looked like Natsume didn't really care. She just sat under the shade of a Sakura tree hoping to find peace and quiet while reading his favorite manga. Hotaru found Mikan somewhere near the North Woods in front of a burnt tree. She was lying unconscious so Hotaru used one of her inventions to take her to the hospital. Everyone, upon hearing the news, rushed to Mikan's room. They were all relieved to see that she was fine. Ruka, doing his responsibility, stayed by Mikan's side until she woke up.
Mikan: uhhmmm…Ruka-kun…?
Ruka: I'm so glad you're alright… What happened…?
Mikan paused for a while. Her face showed confusion and sadness. She finally spoke up.
Mikan: Gomen Ruka-kun… I really don't know…
Ruka: oh… it's okay. It's already fine that nothing bad has happened to you.
Mikan: …