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"W-what.." I murmured.

"Stay still." he placed his arm on the tree at my back. Then I was cornered.

I'm really dumb to stay still, and he's getting closer and closer..

"He's kissing me?" I asked myself.

"Doki..doki..doki..doki.." I can hear my heart beat. They pump so fast, and I can't hear of anything else.

I closed my eyes and I wait for him to kiss me.

But a few seconds passed, still, there's no trace of his lips on mine.

And then I opened my eyes.

"What exactly are you doing?" he asked, stopping himself from laughing. Who wouldn't laugh? I look liked I'm waiting for a kiss! And the way my lips is! It's pouting! Shame on me!

"N-n-nothing.." I stammered. I can't even say it normally.

Then he get something on my head. I can feel the warmth of his hand, slowly sliding through a few strands of my hair.

"So, he just pulled out something, I thought he's going to kiss me.." I was really pathetic! To think that I'll be kissed! What's happening to me!?

I don't know if it's my imagination that keeps running again, but, is Natsume staring at me?

"I-i.. g-gotta go.." then I easily stood up and I packed up my things then went straight home.

He jus sat there watching me leave.

"What's happening to you Mikan?!" I wanna bumped my head into a tree. Just to wake up from my fantasies.

The next morning..

I entered the room. Everybody was busy. Some were memorizing their lines for their role. Some were canvassing how much it would cost for the costumes and props. Some were discussing how the play will turn out like.

I saw Haruna, Natsume and Ruka at the back, together with the other characters. They're already practicing their lines.

"Am I late?" I asked them.

"Just in time." Only Ruka bothered to answer.

"Let's start. Were going to practice only the first three scenes. Then will continue the other scenes tomorrow." Haruna explained.

"She's the head." Hotaru whispered to me. Of course! She'll be the leader, her blood comes from great actors and actresses.

We practiced the first three scenes. It's really unexpected, I know. Haruna always corrects me, because I do not sound like I'm into the play. In short, I suck.

"Mikan! Are you listening?" she said.

"Y-yes.." I'm nervous. It's my first time doing this play you know? So, surely, I'll get remarks from her.

After many hours of practicing, only the first two scenes were finished. It's really a long way to go.

And then I realized, it's really not easy to act. So I gave salute to the actors and actresses!

We took a break. I was alone at the back, while everybody went to the school cafeteria to have their lunch.

"Jeez, it's so tiring..." I muttered. I've never been as tired as before.

Just when I thought I'm all alone, there is still a person in this room.

"Alone?" that person said.

When I turned my head to know who it is, it was Natsume.

"Y-yes.." I said with my voice which is not loud enough.

"Mind if I join you?" he asked. He's not trying to tease me, so it would be rude for me if I reject his thoughts.

"Y-yes... I mean no.." I sounded like I was nervous. Am I ?

He smiled. Or am I just imagining things?

He sat together with me. At first, I cannot utter a single word. I was really uncomfortable, since I'm a weirdo.

I was concious of myself. He thinks I'm a weirdo right?

"Mikan." he called. Instantly, my alertness went up, as if I was listening to a very important question.

"Y-yes?" Dang! Do I sound like a nautical nonsense?

"Let's be friends." he said.

That sentence strucked my heart. Is this real? Or he's just playing around?

"W-what are you saying?" I really can't believe it! The High and Mighty Natsume Hyuuga being friends with Miss Ordinary Mikan Sakura? Big News!

"I said let's be friends." he said, while he loose the button of his shirt, then he lowered his necktie.

"Is it hot?" I thought.. I don't know why but I find it attractive. My, my. Am I being a maniac or what?!

"W-why?" Stupid me! I could have just accept it!

"Is there a reason for having a friend?"

He's right. You can't choose your friends. It will come anyway.

"I think no.."

"What will you say? Wanna be friends?" I don't know why, but there is something that sounded like he wasn't sincere. Like he have some hidden intentions. I really don't know. But his face tells me that he is sincere.

"Yes." I answered without having a second thought. I really don't mind being friends with him, it would be great, I thought.

"Then were friends." then he smiled.

"Yeah.."

For the first time in my life, that was the only time I felt at ease with him and for the first time in my life, that's the only time I saw his smile. It was great, and I find it sexy.

"Shoo! Go away MANIAC thoughts!" I must be nuts.

"What's that?" he asked. He was eyeing my food the whole time!

"Bento."

"Ahh. I've never had that kind of food. Mind if I taste it?"

Is he joking?! I mean I never imagine that he'll eat this kind of stuff! It was a commoner's food!

"I don't mind.." But I'm really not sure if it will suite his taste!

He picked a chopstick, then he grabbed a single food from my lunchbox. He chewed it carefully, analyzing it's taste.

"Tastes good.."

I'm crazy this time but I really felt happy.

"Thanks.." I'm sincere.

"Who cooked this?" he asked.

"M-me.." I was really shy. It's my first time that someone complimented my work.

"Ahh.." then he grabbed another food. He continued eating my food. He said it was his first time eating that kind of food. At his home, their cook serves him western style cuisines. And he's really tired of those.

"Amazing.." that's all I can say. It was indeed amazing! I never have a chance to taste those types of food.

Then the break is over. Our classmates spotted us, some were surprised. Then Haruna came in, her eyes widened a bit. Natsume bid goodbye.

"I'll go back to my seat."

"S-sure."

I was really wondering why he suddenly became friends with me. It's a really rare chance, since he don't like the girls wooing around him.

Anna and Nonoko talked to me.

"Hey what's that?" they asked.

"N-nothing.."

"Nothing? You're a bit red!"

"N-no I'm not!" I said. I don't know if I'm really red!

"What's the meaning of that Mikan?"

"He just wanted to be friends with me."

"That's new! He never be friends with others except Haruna and Ruka."

"I-i don't know.." It's indeed new.

"Ja, Mikan, the practice is going to start." then they bid goodbye with some malicious content between their smiles.

"Jeez, these two.." I just thought. They're obviously making fun of me.

Then we went back to our routine and started to practice for our play.

I don't know why, but I really felt happy. This is one of my wonderful days, although very tiring. But my heart is happy.

Dismissal Time

Natsume, Haruna and the other boys were the ones who's still left in the room.

"Hey, Natsume! How's the game going?"

"Yah! Did Miss Ordinary already fell for you?"

"Not yet.."

"Then what's your status?" Haruna asked.

"I became friends with her."

"Ah! So that's why you didn't join us during your lunch time."

"Make sure you'll dump her." Haruna said.

"I will." Natsume replied.

"Goodluck.." the boys said.

So it as part of the bet, eh? Sorry for those who hoped that Natsume will kiss Mikan! I'm really sorry. But don't worry just look forward onto my story! And thanks for your wonderful review! I love you guys! ily frvr !! =)