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There are people who keep what they feel. They still smile even though it hurts. They pretend to be fine even if they are not. They just cry alone... They seen to be strong but inside they are dying... Know what's hard to say at this moment? Sometimes, I'm one of them.
Normal POV
Everyone in the class are making different noises that irritates a certain raven haired lad. When Narumi twirled in the classroom wearing a rainbow colored tight shirt and black tights, almost every student jaw dropped.
"Hello my dear students~!" he greeted in a high pitched voice. He's unusually more energetic today and the class is suspicious about this.
"Sensei, did something good happened to you?" Anna asked.
"You can say that! I just thought of something... great for your next activity," he grinned from ear to ear that creep out the class.
"What is it sensei?" a random guy asked.
"Mmmm," Narumi brushed his index finger on his chin as if he was thinking. Then, he grinned again and said, "You are going to write things about your life and..."
"And...?" the class repeated.
"And you have to do it with a partner!" Narumi said enthusiastically. The class started to pick their partners but Narumi coughed and they stopped.
"I'm the one who's going to partner you up with somebody else," he informed them and all of them groaned in disappointment.
"Okay, here goes the list...
Kokoro Yome with Sumire Shouda
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Anna Umenomiya and Nonoko Ogasawara
Yuu Tobita with Emika Takamatsu
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Kitsuneme Hagiwara with Ruka Nogi
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Youichi Hijiri and Kaoru Ayuzawa
And...
Natsume Hyuuga with Mikan Sakura."
The girls and the boys in the class complained about Mikan being partner of Natsume. But Mikan doesn't like it a bit, she had been avoiding him for the whole month and now they're going to be partners for an assignment? Youichi doesn't also like this, Koko and Nonoko shared a knowing glance to each other and then to Mikan. Ruka is disappointed just like the class.
"Okay class. So here's what you are going to do for this activity. You have to share a bit information about your life with your partner and you are going to write an essay about it. You can also share things that you have in common and things that you don't. It's just a piece of cake so... Jaa," he winked at the class and flew out of the room.
"Why do I have a pig as my partner?" Sumire whined while Koko just snickered at her miserable look.
Everyone went up to their partners and started the activity. Mikan and Natsume didn't move an inch and Ruka and Yuu started twitching.
"Are you guys going to work or what?" Anna asked.
"Hn," they both replied at the same time which made Mikan flinch.
Narumi then stuck his head out from the door and reminded them, "You have to finish this on Friday and if you don't there's a... punishment." He grinned with an evil glint in his eyes that made the class to shudder.
"O-Oh, no," Kitsuneme muttered. Mikan raised an eyebrow at him and he looked at her hesitantly.
"Narumi-sensei will make you... do a lot of strange things," Anna nervously said.
"Y-Yeah. And you wouldn't want to know what are the things that he... LIKES US to do," Ruka added.
"We better work," Natsume said nonchalantly. Everyone scurried off to their spots and started the activity but Mikan didn't budge. Natsume resisted the need to sigh because of her behavior.
"I want to work in the Garden," he said. Mikan looked at him before standing up and walking outside the classroom. Natsume followed behind as they walk to the Garden. Mikan sat on the fresh, green grass under the shade of the beautiful Sakura Tree. Natsume also sat beside her but kept a distance so it will not be uncomfortable.
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Mikan's POV
What should I do? The two of us telling something about our lives? How is it even possible? I friggin' avoided him for a month and now we have to work together for this damn assignment? I swear that I'm going to wring that gay freak teacher's neck!
I could't stand the awkward silence that enveloping us so I spoke up, "What? We have to finish this Goddamn activity so might as well start now."
"Hn. Then start talking now," he said.
"Why me?" I asked, furrowing my eyebrows.
"...Fine. I have a sister and her name is Aoi. You should probably know by now that my parents are running the company Scarlets," he said. He looked at me as if telling me to start talking now.
"Only child. My cousins, Koko and Nonoko. My father is the owner of the company CherryBlossoms," I said without looking at him. I didn't add the part that my mom had already passed away. Something was nagging at the back of my head if I should asked him about that but I don't want to, at least not right now so I just shrugged the thought off.
I heard some shuffling and from the corner of my eye I saw him pulling out a paper. I heard him cursed under his breath and that was when I finally looked at him. His eyes are narrowed into slits and his eyebrows are furrowed.
"What's up?" I asked coolly.
He looked up to me with his usual stoic face and said, "Naru wants us to tell each other about our favorites."
"Tch. Then we should start now," I said.
"Hn."
"Crimson for my favorite color. Carnations is my favorite flower. I like playing guitar and... never mind. Your turn," I said.
"...Crimson, my favorite color. I like playing basketball and video games," he answered.
"We can go back now," I quickly said. I stood up only to fell on something's soft and firm. I looked up and I realized that I'm sitting on Natsume's lap. I forced back the blood that flowing up to my neck and face, looking on the ground and struggled.
"What do you want, Hyuuga?" I hissed. I looked at him and that's a big mistake. His deep crimson orbs are boring into mines and I couldn't help myself but to be captivated. His eyes are beautiful and unique, and he's looking at me like he's trying to analyze something. I must admit that I was longing to see these eyes, again. I was hoping to see him again but a big part of me was crestfallen when I found out that he doesn't remember me.
"Why are you avoiding me?" he asked, which broke my train of thoughts.
"What do you mean?"
"Don't play dumb with me. I know that you are avoiding me and tell me why," he demanded.
"I don't know what are you talking about," I lied.
"Since that conversation, you were acting strangely, avoiding me and stuff," he said. I bit tongue and began forming an excuse.
"Why should I talk to you if you are just a mere stranger to me," I drawled. Something weighed on my chest after I said that. If only he knew...
"Then why...? Why do I feel like I already met you," he mumbled. My breathe hitched and I couldn't find the words to reply back.
Did he finally... did he finally remember? How? When? What are the things that he can remember? Does he remember me? Does he finally know who am I?
No... I can't let this happen. If he remember something, he will take all the blame himself and I will never let that happen again. I opened my mouth to speak but he said something first.
"I want to know you. Can we start as friends?"
My eyes widen slightly and blinked twice. What should I say? Should I accept or not?
"...Whatever," I stood up and walked briskly away from him. I turned to the corner and let out the breathe that I was holding a while ago. What have I done? Was that the right thing to do?
End of Mikan's POV
Natsume's POV
She said "whatever" and it could be yes or no. I'll take yes for her answer. It felt like something that weighs tons just lifted out of my chest after our conversation. Am I really that desperate just to be close to her? Who knew that the gay freak Naru can be useful sometimes.
I walked to my locker for my next class and I spotted Ruka with Kitsuneme and Koko. I sauntered to them and they all looked at me.
"What happened?" Koko immediately asked. I can see the anxiety and fear in his eyes and I don't know why.
"Nothing. We just finished the damn assignment," I replied.
"...What did she tell you?" Koko asked. I raised an eyebrow at him and I saw him gulped.
"Why are you so interested? You are her cousin so you know almost everything about her."
"..I-It's n-nothing," he responded.
"I gotta go. I forgot something in the music room," Ruka said.
"See ya," Kitsu said. Ruka waved at us and jogged to the direction of the music room.
End of Natsume's POV
Ruka's POV
I need my review sheet for History class because we have a quiz today and I forgot it in the music room. I arrived at the music room slightly panting and I put my hand on the knob. I heard something inside and I twisted the knob before pushing it open slightly.
My breathe was caught when I saw Mikan Sakura playing the piano gracefully. I stepped in closer and I can see her slim, cream fingers lightly touching the keys on the piano. The sound that it's making is beautiful and I couldn't help but to close my eyes and listen to every bit of the song.
I see you beside me
it's only a dream
vision of what's use to be
the laughters, the sorrow
pictures in time
fading to memories
how could i ever let you go?
is it too late to let you know?
i've tried to run from your side
but each place i hide
it only reminds me of you.
when i turn out all the lights
even the night, it only reminds
me of you.
i needed my freedom,
that's what i thought
and i was a fool to believe
my heart lied,
while you cry
rivers in tears
but i was too blind to see
everything we've been
through before
now it means so much more
The song, it's... heartbreaking and I can tell that it means something for her. I don't know anything about her and I have this feeling that telling me to know her more. I admit that I... I like her. I know that I just met her a month ago but I felt attracted to her and I can't take my eyes off her. She's making me feel some weird stuff.
i've tried to run from your side
but each place i hide
it only reminds me of you.
when i turn out all the lights
even the night, it only reminds
me of you.
only you...
so come back to me
i'm down on my knees
boy can't you see?
how could i ever let you go?
is it too late to let you know?
i've tried to run from your side
but each place i hide
it only reminds me of you.
when i turn out all the lights
even the night, it only reminds
me of you.
i've tried to run from your side
but each place i hide
it only reminds me of you.
when i turn out all the lights
even the night, it only reminds
me of you.
only reminds me of you
She finished the song with one last stroke of the key on the piano. She closed her eyes and I thought I saw a crystal-like that fell from her eyes. I walked quietly and she fluttered her eyes open. I finally see the tears that she's trying to hold back earlier, flowing on her cheeks.
I went beside her and put an arm around her. I was expecting that she's going to push me away but she didn't. She just cried silently on my arms and I can't help but to feel my heart shattering when I'm seeing her pained expression. But at the same time, my heart is jumping because I'm holding her.
Unknown to us, there's a certain raven haired boy standing at the door, watching us with pain in his eyes.
End of Ruka's POV
The next day...
Mikan went into the room and a girl with cropped raven hair blocked her way. She has this expressionless face and a mess-with-me-and-you-will-find-yourself-in hell aura but Mikan's facade didn't waver a bit.
"I'm Hotaru Imai," the girl said to her. Mikan cocked one of her eyebrows when Hotaru offered a hand for her to shake.
"Don't care," Mikan said nonchalantly.
Hotaru drew her hand back and rummaged her dark purple shoulder bag. She took something and showed it to Mikan who was stoned and shocked as hell for a while but quickly composed her stoic facade. Hotaru drew the picture back.
"I just want to be friends with you," Hotaru said with no emotions or whatsoever.
"Why?" Mikan asked between her teeth. Her eyes are furious because the thing that Hotaru just showed her was a photo of her and Ruka yesterday in the music room. She told Ruka not to tell anything about what happened.
"I just thought that it will be... less boring with you as my company," Hotaru deadpanned.
"Find anyone to blackmail because I don't give a damn," Mikan replied and began walking but she stopped at Hotaru's words.
"There are people who keep what they feel. They still smile even though it hurts. They pretend to be fine even if they are not. They just cry alone... They seen to be strong but inside they are dying... Know what's hard to say at this moment?"
Mikan turned around and looked at Hotaru with no emotions at all but her eyes shows otherwise. It has pain and sadness in it.
"Sometimes, I'm one of them. And I know that you are," she said. Mikan can also see the sadness in Hotaru's eyes and inside, she feels bad for ignoring her.
"...Hn. Just... do what you want," Mikan let out an exasperated sigh.
"See ya around," Hotaru said, presenting a small smile on her face.
"Hn... Later," Mikan also let out a small smile.
She then continued walking towards her seat. She slumped down and turned to look at the window.
"Was that Imai? The one who was talking to you earlier?" a deep, masculine voice asked.
She turned her eyes off the window and settled it to Natsume.
"Yeah."
"What does she want?"
Mikan cocked an eyebrow and asked, "And since when did you care about my business?"
Natsume just rolled his eyes and looked at Mikan, "Since yesterday?"
She sighed again and looked at him boringly. "She became my friend."
Natsume's eyes widen slightly which didn't went unnoticed by Mikan.
"What?" she asked.
"Don't tell me you are one of the Ice Queen's sidekicks now in blackmailing."
"Ice Queen? Sidekicks?"
"Ruka is one of th- no, Ruka is her only main subject in blackmailing," Natsume said.
"Oh. And no, I'm not going to be someone's pet," Mikan replied. Not that I'm not my father's pet now, she continued in her thoughts.
"Hn."
Ruka arrived and sat down next to Natsume.
"Hi! Sakura-san," he greeted.
Mikan looked at him and nodded. Natsume is a little jealous because of the exchange of the two. Narumi skipped to the class and told them to go back to their seats and he will start the class.
Mikan decided to stroll around in the Garden for a bit because it's lunch time anyway. She sat down under the shade of the Sakura tree and closed her eyes.
"Hey."
Mikan fluttered her eyes open and gaze at the guy in front of her. Natsume.
"What are you doing here?" she asked. He just shrugged and slumped down beside her.
"Is it wrong to be here?"
"No."
"Then I'll stay here whenever I want," Natsume said.
"Tch."
Silence surrounds them and it's not even an awkward one, just a comfortable and peace silence. The birds are chirping happily and the Sakura petals are swaying with the sun shining brightly.
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Natsume's POV
She's so quiet and she's not even moving an inch. I stared at the girl beside me at corner of my eye. She's really beautiful, with her long, brown hair swirling in the air like that and her eyes... it's dull and lifeless. What happened to her? Why does she looks like someone I know? But who?
End of Natsume's POV
Normal POV
"Want to ditch classes?" Natsume suddenly asked.
Mikan looked at him with no emotions, but her eyes are looking at him like he's some kind of psycho.
"I just want you to go with me somewhere," he said.
"Where?"
Natsume stood up and held his hand for Mikan. She was hesitating to take his hand at first but she took it anyway.
"Let's go."
Natsume and Mikan went to the parking lot and they went into Natsume's car. He revived the engine and started driving. After a half hour of driving, they finally arrived at their destination. Natsume opened the car for Mikan and she went out.
Mikan is amaze by the scene before her. It's the ocean, and they're on top of a cliff.
"Wow," she breathed out.
"Beautiful isn't it?" Natsume asked.
"How did you find this place?" she asked, not taking her eyes off the scenery.
"That's when I was like 11 years old or 10," he replied.
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Mikan's POV
What? That can't be... I already met him at that time. How is it possible? I'm sure he's the one that I met 5 years ago. So if he's 11 years old, I already left Japan at that time.
I bit my lower lip which is trembling and looked at Natsume. I want you to remember me, Natsume. I want to... but I don't have the strength... I don't have the confidence to say it to you. I know that time will surely comes when you will find out the truth.
"Only Reminds Me Of You" by M.Y.M.P.
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