Engaged?

Summary: It started as any other normal day but what's in store for Mikan when she's called to the principal's office? Though its not a new thing for her to go to the principal's office but who else is there? And what is he going to tell Mikan that changes her life?

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN GAKUEN ALICE OR ANY CHARACTERS EXCEPT ADDITIONAL CHARACTERS ADDED IN THE FUTURE CREATED BY ME!

Chapter 10

After what seemed like forever, I got to the bottom floor where I had previously seen my parents making out but luckily they weren't there anymore. Hopefully they hadn't shifted to the bedroom. Eugh. Shouldn't have thought about that. Bad Mikan. Bad.

Once the maids saw that I was downstairs ready to go, they went to get my suitcases from my bedroom to put it in the car. I went and sat on the big leather sofa, waiting for my parents arrival and decided that if they weren't here in 5 minutes that I would leave without saying bye to them. They deserved that punishment…or maybe would that be a treat to them, not seeing there daughter. The thought made my eyes sting. Tears about to spring any second until I heard a voice say,

"Have a breakdown already? You've not even stepped out of your house." laughed Natsume.

What was he doing here? Was he here to torture my last moments in this house. Disregarding them thoughts I glared a him.

"Polka don't take your anger out on me," he said whilst walking towards me, " and before you ask I'm here because my parents told me to pick you up because Tsubasa is busy with some coursework,"

I see. Of course sempai would be busy he was in the last year of the High School Division so he had to decide what he was going to do next. Whilst me and Natsume were in the 1st year of the High School Division so we have quite a bit of time to decide.

I turned to him as he sat down on the sofa and said, "Who said you could sit here, this is my house, so you have to do as you're told. So get up this moment and go wait outside," I commanded.

I heard the familiar footsteps of my mum's heels on the stairs, twisting around I saw a scowl on her face indicating she heard what I said. And my dad shaking his head in disapprove. I looked away to see them coming down at 5 minutes to 4. About time they arrived.

"Mikan that's not how you should treat guests, especially when that guest is about to become you're family," scolded my mum

"Yeah, Polka," whispered Natsume so my parents couldn't hear him. I could imagine him smirking. Eugh, how I wanted to punch him! I looked at him and gave me best glare.

Suddenly I heard sobbing and looked at towards the place of the sobs only to see both my parents were crying. So they did care after all.

I got up and walked towards them hugging them both whilst the three of us shouted "BEAR HUG!"

I let go of them and tries my best to comfort them, but I wasn't doing any good as I was crying myself.

"Mum…*sob*….Dad….*sob*…don't cry ill st-til be with you. I can come see you…*sob*….everyday."

"Mikan dear, Tou-san…*hiccup*…is going to be very lonely,"

"Mikan, don't worry…*sob*…ill look after your dad, he's just being dramatic," said mum which made the three of us laugh but deep inside I was really sad.

We had another bear hug before I made my way to the door and said, "Bye house. It was nice to living in you." which earned a chuckle from my mum and dad.

I saw all the maids and guards lined up and went to each of them to say bye to them individually,

"Ja Aika-san," I said to the middle-aged woman. She smiled in return.

"Janeh Harumi-chan," I said to the 20 year old who hugged me in return whilst crying. We were a family and I didn't want to leave.

"Ja Chika-san," I bowed to the 40 year old moody woman. We never liked each other but she smiled warmly back. Too bad she decided to open up the moment I was leaving.

"Ja Geiru-san, Norika-san, Maiko-san, Wakako-san, Kiku-san, Junko-san, Katsumi-san, Yori-san, Leiko-san, Susumu-san, Waki-san, Shika-san, Rin-san, Makiko-san, Arin-san, Gaburieru-san, Lemi-san, Zanna-san, Marin-san, Deboka-san, Firisu-san, Nabira-san, Janetto-san, Iba-san, Sabana-san, Sachiko-san, Wafa-san, Majori-san, Ginko-san, Nabuki-san," and then I turned to the guards and said bye to them all before going towards the door and hugged my parents and walked to Natsume's car.

I wondered where the maids had put my luggage, until I saw a truck, guessing that they were going to follow Natsume's car. I went and sat in the passenger seat.

Natsume came and sat in the driver seat. He didn't say a word. He just simply started the car and began to drive.

I thought of all my happy moments with my parents whilst sat there basking in the fresh scent of air.

Flashback

"Would anybody like to buy a paper aeroplane? They're only 1000 yen, that's cheap…buy your paper aeroplanes here…only 1000 yen." I shouted enthusiastically with my neighbour, Ken-chan. (A/N: 1000 yen is about £6.96)

We saw our mummies and daddies working and getting money so we wanted to be like them and filled them bin bags with paper aeroplanes and sell them. No one's buying them.

"Aeroplanes….get your aeroplanes here. They're nice and won't rip. I promise." I shouted

"Can I have all of them please? How much for that?" I heard someone say. I looked up and say my daddy.

"Daddy? Why do you want to buy them all? I won't have anymore to sell then."

"Because I'm your customer!" my daddy said with a big smile. He handed me 5000 yen and the same to Ken-chan. (A/N: 5000 yen is about £30.48)

"I wanted to buy some," I heard mommy say.

"Gomen, daddy bought them all." I replied.

"Zurui, I want some." my mommy said making a sad face. (A/N: Zurui means not fair)

"I'll share with you," I heard daddy say. Mommy laughed and became happy again.

"Here you go Mikan-chan and Ken-chan. 5000 yen from me to both of you each. Arigatou." Mummy said.

"Nice doing business with you" we giggled, happy that we sold them all. Ken-chan bought an action figure and I bought a doll. She was very pretty with long hair. I want to be pretty as well. Pretty as my mommy.

End of Flashback.

I reminisced the day I sold them aeroplanes, I was only 7 years old. Thinking back to it, it seemed like a pretty stupid thing. But I was really happy that day that I earned some money by myself. I felt tears roll down my face…missing the old days…where my mum and dad were there to support me…kept me happy, made sure I never lacked anything. Always with me. I wiped them away not wanting Natsume to see them, knowing he would make fun of me. I looked through the window, facing away from Natsume knowing my red eyes gave me away; instead I saw him looking at me, giving me a sympathetic smile. Sympathetic? Hyuuga Natsume? Never in my life would I have thought he had a side like that to him. If I wasn't so depressed I would've took a picture. It lasts longer.

As time grew, the closer we got to my new home. I'm supposed to get used to calling this my home. I wanted to ask how long till we get to OUR - OH MY GOD! IT'S OUR HOUSE! - house. But that question was soon answered when the familiar gates to the Hyuuga mansion were opened. Natsume drove through the long driveway and parked in the spot labelled NATSUME on the concrete in a bright silver plaque besides the other million cars.

I was about to grab the handle to open the door, but before I could do that someone had already opened it, "Welcome to your new house, Sakura-sama," said one of the guards. I smiled and took the hand the guard offered me and stepped out. I heard the door close and looked at my surroundings. There were two straight lines. On one side the maids stood and on the other the guards. The guard earlier took position in the line. I looked up the line which led me to the Hyuuga family stood at the end just in front of the entrance to their mansion. I walked in between the two lines…a very long walk, feeling conscious. As I got to the end of the line I was engulfed in a hug by my….err.. mum. I smiled and hugged her back, feeling nervous…like this was going fast…way too fast.

As she let me go I was again engulfed in a hug by my….ummm….little sister, Aoi Hyuuga. I couldn't really hug her back as she was a bit short, short for me but not for her age which was 10...I think. I smiled and patted her. My new mum told Aoi off, "Aoi, you can hug her all you want later," she laughed. I laughed along to show I had no hard feelings.

My mind was still clouded with depression. Leaving my parents was a really big step for me. Something I never thought I would do. Even when I'm 50. Sometimes I think I live in an entirely different world. The Mikan World. If only I could be there.

The Hyuuga family led me inside, all talking amongst themselves…about how happy they were that I'm they're future daughter-in-law…but they were talking as if I wasn't here. Ermmm hello?

The only person missing was Tsubasa sempai. I guess he has too much work. He can't be blamed for having all that work. It's probably really stressful. I mean I get stressed with the work I do now but my works not even half as much compared to sempai's.

I looked around, admired the perfection of the mansion but I missed my own. Mine could never be replaced. It was truly wonderful. I wondered what my parents would be doing now. Would they be crying? Would they be depressed? Quiet? Lonely? Without me? The light of that house? The baby? Their treasure? I've really got to stop praising my self.

"Mikan dear, I guess I should let you settle first, let the maids help you unpack, then we can start dinner. Anything specific you would like?" asked my new dad.

"Arigatou gozie-mas, but please don't go out of your way for me. Please continue as you normally would have." I replied

"No need to speak formally dear. I guess your feeling shy!" laughed my mum.

I laughed along nervously feeling out of place.

The maids led me to the room. I made a note of learning everyone's names. I didn't like being ignorant and didn't think of them as any less than me. I believed that we were all equal.

She led me to the top floor, slowly. I grudgingly walked thinking why must I always be at the top floor, always an effort to walk up. I asked my parents to get an elevator in the mansion but they just laughed at me and quoted, "Don't be stupid,".

"Hai, here you go Sakura-sama, this is your room. The room besides yours is Natsume-sama's room. If you need any of us there is a bell in your room. Please ring that anytime you need us to be of assistance." said the maid.

"Arigatou. Please call me Mikan-chan." I replied. The maid looked shocked as if she didn't expect me to say that

"Iye Sakura-sama. I can not call you that. That would be rude of me." she said as if it was forbidden, a taboo of some sort for her to call me by my first name.

"Don't be silly, please call me Mikan. I insist." I laughed. I didn't want to intimidate her.

"Hai, Mikan-sama," she smiled, giving in.

"That's more like it. But I would've preferred chan instead of sama." I said hoping to get the chan out of her.

"Gomen Mikan-sama demo I feel embarrassed to call you with such familiarity because I am only a maid," she replied, red tinting her cheeks, bowing down.

"Hey! We're all equal, no one is better than the other, regardless of status, wealth or whatever. I am the same as you," I smiled, raising her head looking her in the eye.

"Arigatou Mikan-sama. Demo it will take some time to get used to saying your name," she replies still blushing. She looked cute. She couldn't have been more than 25 years old.

"Well, we're going to have to get you used to it." I smiled. She smiled back in return.

"You haven't told me your name." I said hoping she would tell me seeing as she was shy I didn't want to force her.

"Kazehaya Midori," she said, speaking quietly I had to strain my ears to hear her voice.

"Waaaa…Kawai namae, Midori chan," I expressed happily. She blushed harder, when I called her name with such enthusiasm.

"Arigatou," she replied, bowed and left.

I opened the door to my room. It was breathtaking. The carpet was so soft to walk on. My feet sank in making me feel drowsy. My room was splashed with vibrant colours of lustrous orange and blood red. The bed frame painted to match the shelves which was black. It had custom under bed rolling drawers to solve some basic storage needs. The quilt and pillows had a covers on them saying "DO NOT ENTER", all painted in white and red. A wire metal lamp was spray-painted red to match the bedspreads which stood on the black metallic beside table.

Lightweight scarves and pieces of chiffon had been sewn together to form a crazy-throw canopy. The flowing panels, yellow, hung from the ceiling draped over a canopy frame. The walls screamed red and orange. In the corner of the room there was a computer desk made entirely of glass. I would have to be careful around it. Next to it was a small black, shiny, square table…made of metal. On top of it was a royal blue mini fridge stocked up with chocolate, drinks and little snacks.

On the other side was the huge, gigantic wardrobe. A white frame with glossy black doors. It was already filled with clothes, and shoes. In the middle was a dressing table made of the exact same material as the wardrobe. Above it was a matching mirror. It already had a lot of accessories on it. Foundation, eye shadow, perfume, lip gloss, lipstick, mascara, eye lash curler, nail vanish you name it.

The room was similar to how it was back at my old house. But it was lacking one thing. Back at my old house the ceiling was made so that it could open and reveal the sky. A perfect way to watch the stars…in bed. When I want it to close I had a glass ceiling first…I could watch through that as well for wintry or rainy days. It had its own wipers. Cool? I know. And it also had a brick ceiling painted red for when I don't want to see the stars. I wish this had one as well. Oh well.

I heard a knock at the door. I walked towards the door and opened it.

"Hi Midori-chan,"

"Mikan-sama, I brought some juice over,"

"Arigatou gozie-mas!"

"Kaoru-sama told me to tell you that you have the ceilings like you do back at your home. She said the remote is in the first draw next to the bed. I shall take my leave now." she said and left the room.

I gulped down the juice excited that I got the ceiling! Lucky or what? I ran over to the drawer and took hold of the remote. I tested it out and just like Midori-chan said it was there! I was so happy. I lay on my bed and stared at the clouds laughing at the weird pictures it made. I carried on watching them until I yawned. I felt my eyelids shut. I didn't have the energy to close the ceiling so I lay there sleeping.

After two hours I woke up, stretching my arms I felt a lot better. I got up and walked to the bathroom which was in my room as well. I washed my face to get rid of the sleepiness in my. I dried my face and walked back to my room only to find a note on the bedside table. It read,

Mikan-sama,

I came to escort you down for dinner but you were sleeping so I didn't disturb you. Please forgive me. Please ring the bell when you wake up and I will assist you.

Midori.

I smiled at how cute she was, I could tell she was nervous and wasn't sure of what to do. I walked downstairs instead of ringing the bell. I felt it was rude as if I was calling for a dog. As I reached the bottom floor I noticed Midori-chan I called out to her, "Midori-chan!" I shouted enthusiastically and waved. She turned around shocked and ran to me and bowed, "Gomenasai Mikan-sama! I wasn't sure weather I should wake you up or not. You should have rang the bell and I would've been with you in a second. Please forgive me." she rambled on. I interrupted her, "Midori-chan! Don't be so nervous. I fell asleep and you didn't wake me up. That's it. You're embarrassing me. Your my friend and I hope you think of me as a friend as well. I didn't want to ring the bell because I find it rude so Midori-chan can I eat now?" I smiled. She blushed and led me to the table. I sat down and waited for the food.

I hope the Hyuuga family weren't offended with me because I didn't join them. I should go apologise to them after. And go see Tsubasa sempai but I won't disturb him for too long.

"Waahhh Oishi! Midori-chan did you prepare the food?" I asked

"Iye Mikan-sama, The master chef Hiyo Shintaro made the food,"

"Can I see him?" I asked, really excited to meet the man who prepared such elegant food.

"Hai Mikan-sama, as you wish," Midori-chan smiled.

I followed her into the kitchen and found a man dressed in white, a bit chubby with a chefs hat on. I walked up to him and grabbed his hands, "Hiyo-san your food was really delicious! I wanted to thank you!" I shouted excitedly

He blushed and replied, "Arigatou Sakura-sama"

"Please, call me Mikan,"

"Hai, Mikan-san" I was happy with that, I didn't want to push people into calling me something they weren't comfortable with though I guess I kind of forced Midori-chan to say my first name. Ooops haha. Oh well.

I'm so sorry! I haven't updates in ages! I AM REALLY REALLY SORRY! I FEEL LIKE AN AWFUL PERSON! :'(

I should have updates earlier but I wanted to give you a long chapter. This isn't that long but please bare with it. I really shouldn't even be on here right now. I have two exams next week :S

But I didn't want to leave you hanging. Once again. I'm really sorry! Please forgive me!