Disclaimer: Gakuen Alice is not mine. Some of the characters are made to spice up this story. The plot is purely mine. I didn't copy any of my story ideas from any dramas around.
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100 Days Living With You
Goodbye
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Luna stood up and walked to the table. She couldn't hear anything. She couldn't see anything besides that table where the raven haired guy sat. Everything felt surreal to her; was this what she got from all the time she had been waiting? All of the things she did, all of her sacrifices, was all for him. Even if it meant hurting him, she did it! Because that was how she loved him. That was how she showed her love for him. Now she's back and she wanted him back too.
"N-Natsume?" She stuttered in happiness.
Natsume stopped as he heard the familiar voice behind him. His eyes widened and his head shook. It couldn't be her, right? The girl who left him? The only girl he loved with all of his heart in his entire life? He didn't want to meet her, not now.
Luna bit her lower lip and tried to stop her tears from coming out. She touched Natsume's shoulder as sadness controlled her feelings. "Natsume, please look at me…"
Natsume's heartbeat stopped as if the time had stopped too. He held the hand that touched his shoulder and brought it to his face as he stood up and looked at the girl he thought he would never see again. "…Luna."
Luna moved forward and caressed Natsume's face. "I'm back."She let out an endearing smile.
Natsume shut his eyes and felt the hand that he missed run across his skin. He nodded. "Yeah. Welcome back."
"I heard you've changed?" Luna removed her hand and took a seat.
Natsume sat in front of Luna and smirked. "Where did you hear that from?"
"Someone told me you became very cold. You were so kind and gentlemanly back when…" She looked at the ground and smiled sadly. "When we were together."
"You're wrong. You are the only one who gets that treatment from me." Natsume said. He stared at Luna's eyes and continued, "I'm always cold hearted."
"Does that mean I'm special?" Luna giggled.
"Yes. Youwere." Natsume replied.
Luna turned serious. She heaved a sigh. Mikan and Tsubasa came towards them, cutting their awkward aura.
"H-Hey, Natsume. This is Tsubasa. He was the one who called and asked for me." Mikan nervously smiled. She felt the discomfort between Natsume and Luna.
"I didn't know it was you, Tsubasa. Did you give Mikan's wallet back?" Natsume looked at Tsubasa down to his hands that held Mikan's.
"Y-Yes, he did." Mikan answered and pulled her hand out. She noticed the look Natsume had. She took out her wallet from her pocket and showed it to Natsume. "See? It's here."
"You really like butting in, little girl. Did I ask you? I was asking Tsubasa." Natsume harshly told Mikan.
Luna blinked at how Natsume reacted. She chuckled. This just gave her a hint that Natsume had no interest at Mikan. She worried for nothing. On the other hand, Mikan glared at Natsume. She put her hands on her sides.
"Why should I let Tsubasa talk to you? Ugh. That didn't make sense. Anyway, I want to go home. Until when do you want this stupid date to go on, huh?" Mikan's face reddened due to madness.
Natsume snapped his head to Luna. "I'll see you later."
"No! I won't let you escape. I want us to talk. Now," Luna fiercely said as she grasped Natsume's hand.
Mikan's eyes widened when Luna seized his hand. She cleared her throat and said, "Natsume, I want to go toourhouse. Now."
Luna glared at Mikan as Mikan avoided her. Tsubasa blinked and rubbed Mikan's arms to calm her down. "Natsume, do you by any chance live with that girl?"
"I have to go, Luna." Natsume ignored Luna's question and stood up. He grabbed Mikan's hand but Tsubasa took it from him. Natsume snapped his head to him and glared. "What do you want, freak?"
"Tsubasa?" Mikan looked at him in confusion.
Tsubasa brought Mikan's hand to his chest. "You sit there and talk to my sister, Hyuuga. I'll take Mikan home."
Before Natsume and Mikan could retort, he dragged Mikan out of the restaurant. Natsume had nothing to do but sit back in his chair. Luna grinned and thanked Tsubasa in her thoughts.
"What do you want to talk about?" Natsume frowned at Luna.
Luna was taken aback. Why did Natsume become cold all of a sudden? She was sure that Natsume still had feelings for her when she held Natsume's face. "I-I want to tell you the reason behind all of the things I did that hurt you in the past."
"Is that what you really want to talk about?" Natsume coughed out a ridiculous laugh.
Luna curled her brows and shook her head. "I-I don't understand—"
"I know Luna, why you want to talk to me." Natsume stared his cold eyes at Luna. "You want us back together."
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"Ouch! Tsubasa, let me go!" Mikan gathered her energy and repress Tsubasa's grip on her hand.
Tsubasa spun his head to her. "What? Didn't you say that you wanted to go home?" Annoyance was evident in his voice.
"I did say that, but I want to go home with Natsume. Not with you! If you're the one taking me home, then I'd rather go alone." Mikan stomped her feet away from Tsubasa.
Tsubasa sighed. He ran to his car, started its engine, and went out of the parking lot. He searched for Mikan and saw her walking as though she were lifeless. He opened the car's window and honked. Mikan looked at him and rolled her eyes.
"Get inside, Mikan." Tsubasa said. He slowed down his car and the cars behind started to hit their horns due to infuriation.
"Why should I do that? You know what? Go home, Tsubasa. I just met you, so I can't afford to go home with a guy I just met. Go, the people might storm out their cars to pick up stones to hit you with." Mikan wagged her hand to signal Tsubasa to go home.
"No. I can't let a pretty girl like you walk alone in the dark. So jump in this car and let's cool those people's heads, or you can leave me as they hit me with stones. You're not that heartless, right? I may not know where you live but I'm sure you can tell me the directions."
"Hey! Do your lovers' quarrel somewhere else!" The man shouted. His head was out of his car's window as he hit his horn repeatedly.
Mikan bowed her head and heaved a sigh. She had no choice but to hop into Tsubasa's car. "There, are you happy?" She asked Tsubasa.
Tsubasa grinned and nodded his head. "Yes, my lady."
Mikan crossed her arms and pouted. Tsubasa laughed at this and drove the car at an amazing speed. Mikan stole a glimpse at Tsubasa, and he noticed it. He looked back at Mikan but Mikan immediately stared on the road. Tsubasa did the same.
"Why are you looking at me, huh?" Tsubasa inquired.
"I'm just wondering why you did that before. I'm sure Natsume's pissed off." Mikan replied. She opened the window and let the air flow in the car.
Tsubasa smirked. "Is it really him who is pissed off or you?"
"Go to your right." Mikan pointed her index finger to the right as Tsubasa obeyed her. "We're both pissed."
"Why are you even angry?" Tsubasa snorted.
"I'm not. I'm just annoyed." Mikan exhaled noisily. "To your left, then you'll do a u-turn. After that, go straight ahead, and then that's already my house."
Tsubasa and Mikan stayed quiet through the whole travel. After a few minutes, they were already in front of the house. Mikan was about get out of the car but Tsubasa held Mikan's wrist and made her sit again.
Mikan curled her brows. "Wha—"
"I didn't like what Natsume did to you before." Tsubasa said, cutting Mikan off. "He almost forgot that his date was you, Mikan. He gave his attention to my sister. Okay, I'm supposed to be happy with my sis, but as a guy I didn't like what he did. It's not a proper way of taking care of your girlfriend."
"I'm not his girl." Mikan angrily retorted. "And why would you care about my feelings?"
"Remember what I told you when I gave youyour wallet? I said that if I meet you again, I'll make you fall for me." He grabbed Mikan's shoulder and turned her to him. "I'm seriously interested in you."
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"I admit that it is one of the reasons why I want to talk to you, but I also want to explain to you the things I did in the past!" Luna said as she banged the table. She couldn't believe that Natsume was treating her coldly, and the fact that he doubted her added to her rage.
"What's the use of that now, Luna? I've already forgotten the things you did..." Natsume looked into Luna's eyes as he continued, "and my feelings."
Luna opened her eyes widely. "You're lying. You didn't forget, Natsume! And you'll never do that. You still love me." She arrogantly stated through gritted teeth.
"Stop it, Luna." Natsume said.
"Natsume," Luna called but Natsume didn't look. "Natsume, look at me." She placed her hands on his cheeks and forced him to face her. "I'm not over you. And I'll never be over you."
Natsume removed her hands and avoided her gaze. "I ended everything concerning us since you left me."
Luna shook her head. "But I love you, Natsume!" Her tears started to fall as she covered her face with her hands.
Natsume bit his tongue and didn't talk back anymore. Instead, he stood up and left her. He walked out of the restaurant towards the parking lot. He went in his car and bashed the steering wheel. He put his hands on it and hit his head repeatedly.
Why did she come back? Why now that he decided to give his attention to Mikan?
He settled his mood before he drove. Luna's outward show had a big impact on him. He needed to see Mikan and clear up his mind before his feelings quavered.
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Mikan was walking towards the entrance of the enormous white house. Her mind went blank as if she had a major mental illness. Just what in hell happened to her joyous life? She was living a normal life as a cheerful twenty-two year old lady a few days before, but now she's all in this mess? In this love mess?
Her feet stumbled upon something before she could even enter the premises of her house. She looked down and saw a big box with a paper on it. Her name was written on the paper but she couldn't remember buying such a thing. She unlocked the door of the house before she carried it inside. She sat on the sofa, put the box down, and opened it. Then a bunch of dresses greeted her. She recognized those dresses; they were the ones she looked at before she and Natsume went to the restaurant.
She glared at the dresses as she registered the idea of who sent the box. It was no other than Natsume Hyuuga. She gnashed her teeth and shoved the box away from her. Not contented, she tramped all over the dresses.
He almost forgot that his date was you, Mikan.
The words of Tsubasa flashed in her mind as she dropped her knees to the floor. She took one dress and threw it angrily and started crying her eyes out. She didn't know why she felt so hopeless. She didn't know why her heart felt so heavy like someone was pricking it. All she knew was she got hurt, she was upset, and that the reason was Natsume.
"I don't need all these, Natsume." She said between sobs. "You're the stupid, arrogant, and most hateful person ever!"
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Tsubasa drove his way back to the restaurant since Luna told him to pick her up. He was certain that Natsume ditched her in the middle of their conversation. But that's not the issue for him. It was the feelings he had now. This was his first time reacting like an idiot to a girl; to a very plain, clumsy, and childish girl.
He sneered at the thought and shook his head. What? Is this love? Yeah, sure he was a Casanova but he never fell in love before. He never took interest on any girl before. And he never felt concern about a girl before. Really, did just Mikan Sakura give him his first times? And the fact that he had known her only for a few hours puzzled him. Was it really just as simple and as easy as that to fall in love?
Although he was sure that he was sincere with the interest he bore towards her. So he must not let go of Mikan and see if she really is his first love.
He snickered. "I have to tell Vick about this. I'm positive that he won't believe me but I must inform him about this interesting thing. He'll certainly laugh at me."
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Vick blankly stared at his luggage. He heaved a sigh and slumped on his bed and took his phone from his pocket. He rolled over and searched in his contacts…
Mikan Sakura
(+8)10987389
Why would he tell her about his situation? Vick frowned. Of course, the reason must be because she's a friend. He should tell her his whereabouts. But that was not the reason in his mind. He wanted to tell her because she is dear to him. It was because he wouldn't be there anymore whenever she needed him.
He shook his head and pushed the call button. It took two times before Mikan finally answered. He waited for her voice. What's taking her too long to respond? He was about to open his mouth when he suddenly heard Mikan's wobbly voice.
H-Hello? Vick…
She sounded sick—No, she sounded as if she had just cried. Vick snickered at his thoughts. There was no way Mikan would cry about the news he'd tell her. Not when he hadn't even told her about it. Besides, who would tell this to her before him?
"Can we meet? Tomorrow morning. 9AM."
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Luna went inside Tsubasa's car quietly. She didn't even make a single sound, unlike before. She used to have so much energy picking up fights with Tsubasa. Now it looked like Natsume drained her liveliness.
Tsubasa didn't mock Luna anymore. Instead, he drove to their home in silence. He didn't show it, but he pitied Luna so much. True, life is so unfair. He knew the reasons behind why Luna did all the bad things to Natsume. Why Luna made it look like everything was her fault and that she must be the only one to blame.
But he couldn't do anything. He couldn't say a word. He couldn't help his sister. And he couldn't charge Natsume too. Because Natsume got hurt, and when love damages you, it's almost the same as dying. That was probably one ofthe reasons why he didn't take love seriously. Yes, he was afraid of the hurt it'd cause him.
"Nee-chan," Tsubasa called, "why did you even love?"
Luna turned to him with her calm smile. "You rarely call me that, Tsubasa." She bowed her head and tears rolled down her cheeks. "Love may hurt you a lot of times, but times when you were happy with the one you love is worth it. That's why people love. That small amount of time spending with the one you love will be your ultimate happiness."
Tsubasa looked at her in sorrow. "But love is also your ultimate sadness, right?"
"There's nothing comparable than being happy with your dear, Tsubasa." Luna wiped her tears away.
"Why?"
Luna smiled. "That's love."
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Natsume went in the house, opened the lights and looked around. He saw Mikan laid on the sofa; her phone was beneath her ear. He walked towards her and took the phone. He put it on the table, took his jacket off and put it on Mikan. He bent his knees down to her level then noticed how all the dresses that he had bought for her was scattered on the floor.
Natsume stared at Mikan's phone and decided to take a peek on what's inside. Why would she sleep with the phone? It was none of his business but he couldn't help it. His eyes widened.
Damn Natsume Hyuuga. I will forget about you! I will leave this house of yours! I want to break our engagement! Asshole! Conceited! Jerk! I hope you can find happiness with her…
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The message was not finished, Natsume thought. He looked at her face as the light of the moon brought beauty out of her skin. She was shining brightly like a pure dove no matter how hard her life was. Natsume always knew, at the back of his mind, how he had hurt Mikan for the past few days and how unwilling he was to love her. But he just couldn't do it forcefully. He has to accept Mikan as his fiancée wholeheartedly, and not because someone like Vick or Hotaru told him so.
He put it back on the table and stood up. "Mikan," He muttered. Natsume felt nervous when Mikan flinched, "close your eyes. Pretend that you're sleeping. I can't tell you this if you're wide awake. I'll say this once, so just close your eyes and listen." Natsume stopped for while. He looked down on the floor and continued, "I'll find you a place to go. I know you really hate me so leave if you must, but I have to make sure you have a house…" Natsume faced his back to her and started walking. He stopped and looked back at her. "I don't think I'll…see you as my fiancé."
When Mikan heard a click sound, she was sure that it was Natsume's door. She opened her eyes and looked up at his room's door. "Eh?" She moved her fingertips across her cheeks and felt her tears. "My heart…I don't like this feeling. I don't want this!" Mikan sat up and buried her face inher hands as she wailed. "I wish we didn't meet each other!" Mikan shouted.
Natsume looked sideways and felt a string of pain in him. "Idiot. I told you to pretend that you're sleeping."
-To Be Continued-
Author's Message: The drama in this story will start. Please bear what I will write in the following chapters. Do not hate me! I know how you feel because I'm pretty annoyed by my own ideas. Well, that's what makes my story interesting, right? Please continue reading! I'm sorry if I have slow updates.
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