Author's Note: hey there gorgeous beings!! this is the tenth chapter. i think one or two more will do for this fic. sobs this chapter is kinda fast forward but i hope you will like it. anyways, its the time. read to find out. dont forget to review beautiful people!!

Disclaimer: i do not own gakuen alice/alice academy. but sometimes i hope i do.

"Because if I can see and find him again, I will be a lot happier… and I will make sure he is happy too," she said, "how about you Natsume? got any inspiration or a special someone?"

"If I could see her again, I will not let her go…" with that they looked into each other's eyes, their hearts rapidly beating as the moon in the starry night lit the room...

"What do you mean Natsume?" she asked. Her heart was like exploding inside her. It felt like it was him all along.

"Huh…" he too was feeling the same way.

"I said, what do you mean Natsume?" and with that question Natsume left his room feeling uneasy.

What was that? Why am I feeling this way?he kept on running until his legs wont move another step. It was something he can't fully understand or even grasp the idea. It was hard for him.

On the other hand, Mikan just stood there the whole time, unknown of what to do. She was shocked of his reactions and shocked by her questions. It felt like she found an answer to her questions but she wasn't sure.

Several days passed and Natsume was nowhere in sight after that incident, "I guess he has missions to attend to," Ruka said. he was thinking of relieved thoughts to end his worries.

"Yeah," the others replied except for Mikan. I think it was my fault. I think asking him that question was not a good idea. But I cant stop it. I felt answers to my questions. Damn…

"Mikan…" hotaru called.

"Mikan!" still no reply.

"MIKAN!" it took her three tries just to get her attention.

"Ye- yes?" she came back from her reverie.

"What's wrong with you? You're always spaced out! Is there something wrong?"

"N-no," she gulped. Hiding something from Hotaru was never easy, "I'm fine. Really I am…"

What's wrong with her? They all thought. She was always starring at blank space. All of them were worried for the two.

Days passed again with no signs of Natsume. Not even his shadows. This was hard for Mikan because she was the last one he talked to before he disappeared.

Mikan was inside her room lying on the bed thinking of him. Since he left, he was the only person that entered her mind. Damn, what did I do? Is it my fault? Why hasn't he returned? This is bad…

Just then, Natsume was by her balcony standing outside. He knocked onto her sliding door, Mikan's eyes widened when she saw him.

"What are you doing here?" she said joyfully. After all she missed him a lot.

"I just stop by to check on you. I left without saying a word," he replied. Mikan hugged him unexpectedly. And the most unlikely of him to do is to hug back. At that moment those rapidly beating hearts were in perfect harmony. It felt like it meant to last a lifetime.

The two stared into each other's eyes and at that moment his lips enclosed hers. His arms enveloped his petite waist as her hands wrapped around his neck. It was a perfect moment as their heart harmoniously beating with their feelings overwhelming them. Their tongues fighting for dominance which none of them won.

They break apart for air and looked in each other's eyes. Natsume was shocked of what he did, "I… I'm sorry… I guess… I got carried away… anyway I just came here to check up on you…"

"Na-Natsume…"

"See you Mikan," he said before he left her. She did not know what to say. She was shocked with what they did and now he was leaving.

"Wait, Natsume!"

"See you…" with that last statement he disappeared from her sight.

Just then, Persona appeared before her, "Sweet, I may say."

"that voice... What do you want?" she said.

"Nothing, I just loved that scene you had with Natsume, is that bad, Mikan?" he replied caressing her cheeks.

"What do you mean?"

"You are so smart, the Academy's pride, yet you are naïve when it comes to him? That's bad, Mikan dear…"

"What do you want now?"

"Leave him."

"What?"

"I said leave him. Natsume can't concentrate on his job when you are around. So I suggest, no not suggest, I will make you leave him."

"No! but… but why?"

"Don't you get it? You are that girl…"

"What girl?"

"The girl from his past, the one he can never forget…"

"What?"

"That browned haired girl he use to talk about just after he entered the academy years ago. The person he wants to see, the reason for him not to pay attention in missions and lastly," he said as his face was centimeters away from her, she can feel his cold breath just like his cold attitude, "you are the reason why he came back for a while just now. So my dear Mikan, go on and leave him…"

"I am…" Mikan was speechless, "He is…"

"Yes, Mikan. Natsume is the boy from your past… well, I never thought he will see you again, nevertheless he will still work for me… so you have to leave…"

"Natsume… does he know?"

"Do not be the reason why he can't do his jobs properly or else, he will be the first to leave you…"

"No…"

"Yes, and I will make sure of that…" with his last sentence, Persona disappeared leaving Mikan another shocker. Natsume… he is the one…

"Is that the truth Persona?" the raven head asked.

"You heard? Of course it is…" he smirked as Natsume was standing on a huge tree branch.

"Why did you not tell me in the first place?"

"I'm sure you will find out about it. So why will I bother? And besides, if I did tell you, you will stop all your missions…"

Natsume was dumbfounded, Persona knows his every move, "I am right, aren't I? You have to stay away from her. Or she will leave you soon Natsume, soon."

"What do you mean?"

"I will make her leave you… so do not try to break any rules… or else…"

Persona left Natsume confused about the sudden revelation. She is the one… Mikan…

Natsume decided to go back to his room to take a rest. when he got there it was perfectly clean. This was a long day, he finished 5 missons in 8 hours and then the big truth was revealed. Then he remembered he kissed Mikan before he found about it.

Mikan was on her way to Natsume. I want to know the truth. I will ask him. Finally I am with him. Even though Mikan found out about the truth and Persona threaten her, she did not bother. Finally I… I can be with him…

She knocked on his door, who could that be? Natsume opened the door and saw Mikan standing in front of him looking happily.

"Mikan…" he did not know what to say, "Come in…"

Mikan followed him to his couch, "Have a sit…"

"No, I wont stay that long…"

"Can I do anything for you?"

"Yes…"

"Okay… what is it?"

"Natsume," Mikan called his name.

He looked at her eyes that were shining with hope and passion. I hope it's not anything related to what happened to day…

"Why… why did you kiss me?"

"Do you want to know the truth?" he asked unsure of what to say.

"Yes, Natsume. I want to hear it from you…" Natsume, please tell me that everything that happened a while ago was true…

Author's note: it is a surprise. actually i have no idea yet. do tell suggestions okay? dont forget to read and review.

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