My Kind of Boy
Disclaimer:I do not own gakuen alice.
Summary :Mikan has always been a big fan of answering surveys/quizzes. With the survey she found on facebook entitled "My Kind of Boy", she used this as a guide in finding her perfect match. But would she really end up with him?
Chapter 13:My Kind of Boy: Religious and Multi-Lingual
"What is?" Natsume asked and by this time, Natsume had his full attention on Mikan.
"About the… never mind." Mikan was having second thoughts. She was afraid that her heart would once more shatter to millions of pieces when she would hear his answer.
"Come on tell me. So that lil' brat's spit won't get wasted with all the screaming." Mikan smiled at Natsume's comment. She really likes it when he says something like that to take away the awkwardness.
"Well… you know what; you never asked me why I broke it off." Mikan was kind of pissed by this fact. She just realized it now and it really supported her theory that he really wasn't serious about her and she was just one of his "toys".
"How could I? You ran away, remember?" Natsume said through gritted teeth. Mikan thought about this and realized that he was right but that didn't stop her from saying something else.
"Then why didn't you even bother asking me when we met back at the mall, huh? Or any other day?" Mikan's voice was rising and she was dead frustrated and angry whilst Natsume just said in a calm manner, "I didn't mind you in the mall since I was chased by delusional fan girls and if I would acknowledge you or anything, you'd be beaten to a pulp. Seriously polka, those fan girls are cra-zy. And I didn't ever get the chance to ask you any other day since Imai had been blocking me off."
Mikan was taken aback by his words. He was concerned about her. She really felt stupid to think that he was just ignoring her because he didn't like her.
"So, aren't you going to ask?" Natsume smirked and just gave a curt nod.
"It's because of our families." Mikan's head was bowed down and Natsume couldn't quite decipher what she just said. He was confused. What did their family had to do with their relationship?
Mikan noticing Natsume's silence explained what she meant.
"It's your…father. My mom told me what happened three years ago and they think that you're just using me." Natsume was even more confused than ever.
"I don't understand you. Will you just spill the beans already." Mikan sighed and finally sid, "My dad and your dad are rivals. He said that your dad snaked money away from our account. They used to be great business partners… but because of that, they now consider the Hyuugas' as our enemy and he thinks that you are just using me so that your family can get a hold of our money. But I… I don't know who to believe Natsume. Please, please tell me! Is it true? Is it all true?" Natsume was speechless.
He didn't know anything about that so he really can't say anything. He was away from their home for 10 years and he only came back to Japan a year ago. "I-I don't know. But I assure you Mikan. I am not using you. I love you and that's a fact. Please, please tell me you'll get back with me."
Now it was Mikan's turn to be speechless. She could not utter a world. She could not believe it. Did Natsume just say those sweet words to her? Did he just say he loved her. God, the world must be ending! The most arrogant, egoistic (A/N: Was I redundant?), bastard in the whole world said that? Okay, so maybe it is a little bit exaggerated but you get the point.
"But… our parents, they're-" Natsume cut him off with, "Something they won't know won't hurt them, right?" Natsume showed a smile and that was all she needed to agree.
"How about Hotaru and the others?" Mikan was afraid of what her friends would think
"We'll keep it a secret. It will be just you and me." And that started their secret relationship.
After that, they went back to the room to wave their goodbyes to the orphans. It was already time to go.
Before leaving however, Natsume ruffled Youichi's hair up and said, "Thanks Brat and say thanks to that little friend of yours too. We're now back together, but I'll be our little secret. Don't worry we'll come visit you some other time." Youichi smiled and so did Natsume and off they went to their different ways.
Mizukaru was forgotten by the two and they just left without even notifying Mizukaru.
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It has been 2 months since Mikan and Natsume's reunion. It has also been two months since their little game of deceit.
They celebrated Mikan's birthday together on a private island and now it was February, the month of love and care.
Although guilt was eating up Mikan's brain, she had to admit that she does not regret anything. They both love each other and that's what's important.
"Mikan-sama, w-would you like to go to the Valentine's Ball w-with m-m-me?" It was the eighteenth guy this week. Mikan has been asked out by guys since last week.
It is February 7. One more week before St. Valentine's Day and Mikan has been the number one target of the guys because word has it that she is single. Oh, if only they knew.
"Ooh, Mikan! I envy you! You have so many guys asking you for the ball! I wish I had as much admirers as you!" Anna was staring dreamingly at Mikan and Mikan just laughed it off.
"Anna! You have a boyfriend remember? Koko? That's the only reason why you don't have that much guys asking you. You have Koko as your boyfriend. Only those stupid and brave enough ask you out."
Anna was puffing out her cheeks and said, "But Koko's a loco! Sure I love the guy but seriously… being romantic wouldn't hurt, would it? Come on! He's the guy that gave me blue cheese on our anniversary because I told him I wanted something cheesy! Augh, that guy's hopeless" Everybody at their table laughed at Anna's statement. Koko was one humorous guy but as a boyfriend, no, a romantic boyfriend, he sucks. Real hard.
"But enough about me. So Mikan, who are you going to choose anyway? You can't possibly decline all of them." Mikan was getting nervous. What if they would find out that she and Natsume were back together? What would their reactions be? But trying hard not to freak out that much, she said calmly, "I'm waiting for that someone." The others just scoffed and Hotaru said half-jokingly and half-serious.
"It better not be Hyuuga."
This sent shivers down her spine. Questions like, "Should I tell them?", "Would they be mad?" and "Is this really worth it?".
She was about to tell the truth when someone poked her back.
"Oh, hi Mizukaru." There were wolf whistles and snide comments from their table but Mikan just shrugged it off.
"Hey, I just wanted to ask if you'd like to go to the Valentine's Ball with me." Right now the comments and whistles were getting louder and louder.
"Go for it Mikan! You and Mizukaru-kun would look so cute together!" Nonoko squealed at them and Mikan couldn't help but blush. She didn't notice that crimson eyes were bearing holes at the back of her head.
"Uhmm… I don't know, I'm not actually planning on attending the ball. So, sorry." Mikan showed him an apologetic smile and Mizukaru smiled too and just walked off after saying "Okay, then."
"What the heck Mikan? That was Mizukaru the cutie! Why did you reject him? If you won't get him then I will." Sumire was getting fired up and was screaming already but Mikan just laughed and said "Whatever permy."
"Well, why aren't you attending Mikan? You never skip the valentine's ball." Anna was seemly curious. She was certain that Mikan absolutely loved dances. Date or not.
"No reason. I'm just not feeling it I guess." Hotaru was sensing something off but shrugged it off nevertheless.
But that didn't stop her in asking her, "Whatever happened to "I'm waiting for the right one?",huh?" Mikan started sweating but tried her best to make up a lie. "Well…uhmmm.. I'm going to…the…orphanage! Yeah, that's right! I promised You-kun and Aoi-chan that I'd come visit them on that day." Most of her friends seemed to believe her but Hotaru was not fooled. She was going to find I out sooner or later.
RIIINNGGGG!
"Oh, well. Lunch break's over. Let's go guys!"
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It is finally Valentine's Day.
Also, the time for the Valentine's Ball.
Everybody from Alice Academy is all dressed up for this said event. Well, everybody but two teenagers.
"Hey, Natsume. Why are you so late? Just hurry up already." Mikan was calling Natsume. She has been waiting in the gates of the Sunny Side Orphanage for an hour already and she was getting really impatient.
"Chill Mikan. I'm just caught up on traffic. I'll be there in a minute." Natsume hanged up and Mikan was once more left on the cold pavement to wait.
After what felt like hours of playing on her phone, Natsume finally arrived.
"Hey, sorry to keep you waiting." Mikan gave him a nice little preaching about being on time and then proceeded to the orphanage.
They were greeted by the caretakers and kids.
After saying their hello's, they proceeded to the Daycare.
"Mikan-nee-chan!" Aoi was the first to see their favorite nee-chan and Youichi was the first to greet Natsume who followed after Mikan.
Natsume ruffled Youichi's hair and Mikan hugged Aoi. "How are you guys? You've been good?" Mikan asked the two and they both nodded their heads.
Ever since the program, Natsume and Mikan have been occasionally visiting their to favorite orphans.
"We didn't expect you to come here, nee-chan. Isn't it Valentine's Day? Aren't you going to have a date with Natsume-nii?" Mikan just blushed at her favorite kid's comment while Natsume answered her. "Well, that's why we're here. We plan to take you guys out. It's not really a date or anything and don't worry, we already asked Mrs. Tiu. Now, go and change." Natsume told then their plan calmly.
When it came to these two kids, Natsume lets go of his bad demeanor and just let himself be.
After a few minutes of waiting, the two kids finally came up to them all dressed up.
"Aww, you guys look sooo adwowable!" Mikan babyishly said and off they went to wherever they planned to go. Oh wait, they didn't plan anything so they just asked the kids. "Where do you want to go guys?" Aoi placed her finger on her chin and portrayed the thinking position.
After some mumbling, she finally said, "The Bee Fields! I've always wanted to go there!" and the two teens having no choice just agreed.
They were all inside Natsume's Lexus with Mikan and Aoi talking about stuff and Natsume and Youichi being quite. They are so alike, don't you agree?
After an hour of driving, they finally arrived at the Honey Glazed Bee Farm.
"Why did you want to go here anyway, Aoi?" Mikan asked Aoi curiously.
"Well, I've always liked bees. Ever since the orphanage let us watch "The Bee Movie", I've been really curious." Aoi exclaimed with her eyes gleaming.
"Welcome to the Bee Farm. In here, you will see how the bees make honey and pollinate. Don't worry folks; they are all in its natural habitat. They are not locked up in artificial caves or smoked. And these bees won't harm anybody." The tour guide was touring them around the farm.
Not only is there a bee farm here, but it also had a mini café with Honey Coated Sweets as their specialty.
After going through the different hives, they decided to have a little break by eating at the café.
"What'd you guys have?" Aoi and Youichi both settled on orange juices and the café's special, Spiced Honey Cake with Caramelized Figs; while Mikan ordered an Iced Cappuccino and chocolate mousse cake and Natsume, an Espresso and Starwberry Shortcake.
"Wow, Natsume! I never thought you liked sweets." Natsume just glared at her playfully and continued savoring his strawberry cake. "Where else would you like to go, kids?" Mikan asked Aoi and Youichi enthusiastically.
Aoi thought for awhile but before she could say anything, Youichi cut her off. "We want to go back already. We're tired. Thank you for the fun day though." Aoi was confused. She wasn't tired yet, and she was sure that Youichi wasn't too but she could not argue with him so she just agreed.
Mikan and Natsume dropped the two kids off on the orphanage and when the two were gone, Aoi asked Youichi. "Why did you say that You-kun? I wasn't tired yet and I'm sure you're not too." Youichi just showed her a smile and said, "If we spend the whole dy with them, they won't get to have their date." Aoi thought of this for awhile and she finally decided that he was right and off they went back to their room.
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"So, where to?" Natsume asked Mikan with his eyes focused on the road but he was occasionally sneaking glance at her.
"Hmm, I don't know. Anywhere I guess." And anywhere they really went.
They were just in there. Natsume driving and Mikan on the shotgun. They would talk about random things and such until Natsume finally decided that they should stop.
They stopped on what looked to be a deserted road but the surrounding plains and mountain hills were breathtaking. Mikan decided that they would stay there for awhile.
"Hey, Natsume. You got any blanket or anything to sit on?" Natsume shook his head as a sign of "No" so Mikan decided to just sit on the grass. She patted the space next to her and Natsume sat beside her.
"Ahh. This feels nice, don't you think? Just being here with you without having anything to think about is great. Haha. I wonder what Hotaru and the others are doing at the ball? I bet she's taking pictures of Ruka again to sell. She sure is one sadistic girlfriend." Natsume laughed at this and imagined a Ruka and Hotaru scene wherein Ruka was red all over from chasing his girlfriend around. They sure are one odd couple, but now that you think about it, so are they.
They just stayed like that for a moment. They engulfed themselves in the presence of comforting silence until Natsume yawned and a fly got into his mouth.
"ARGHHH! –spit- Goddamnit!" Natsume was coughing out and he was enduring the pain in his tongue. Mikan rubbed his back as he was coughing and asked Natsume what was wrong.
"The goddamned fly bit my goddamned tongue, Goddamnit!" Natsume kept on cursing and cursing until he stopped because he sounded funny.
"Mwha MWhaa Mwgudt! HSodh Jjditvl!" Mikan was throwing a laughing fit. Natsume's tongue rolled out of his mouth and he couldn't speak well. (A/N: Inspired by Bedtime Stories, the part where Adam Sandler ate an ice cream with a bug and it made him talk funny)
"(laugh)sorry, Natsume. Could you repeat that? I don't speak alien!" Mikan was laughing so hard that she was rolling on the grass and Natsume getting angry, tackled her down and they started a tickle fight, with Natsume being dominant.
After awhile when Mikan finally gave up and swore that she was not going to tease him again, he stopped and they once again sat on the green grass.
"Hey, Natsume."
Natsume still had that swollen tongue but now it was more understandable. "Mhwham?"
Mikan tried hard not to laugh and said, "What if they found out. Would they try to break us apart?" Natsume stayed quiet for awhile and created circles on the hand that he was holding and after a few minutes, when he thought his speech was finally okay, he tried to say, "I'll make sure that won't happen" but because he still sounded funny, he reached for his phone and typed it in instead and Mikan smiled.
They stayed like that for a few more minutes then finally decided to go back when the sun was setting.
Unbeknownst to them, they have been watched from the very start.
Chapter 13 END
Well, that took a while to update…again.
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