A/N: Special thanks to my Beta reader EnaRie
Thank you to all my readers.
I'm sorry for the late update, we have just finished our exams and our classroom presentation for "Buwan ng Wika" (C: lucky gee. I'm having mine this Thursday, and might I say, we are absolutely NOT prepared for it!)
Once again, I'm terribly sorry for the inconvenience. (C: me too, folks!)
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Chapter 21- Her response
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The ball
"I love you." Devon whispered in her ear. Mikan's eyes widened with surprise. Her heart was beating loudly against her chest.
Devon just confessed! Devon juts confessed! Her mind screamed.
The ice caster released her. He stared at her, without a hint of humour on his face.
Mikan was stunned. She then ran, leaving the poor boy surprised. Devon tried to search for her but to no avail, he sighed. I hope she's okay
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Mikan ran hard and stopped just behind a tree; far from the dance.
I can't believe it… he just told me he loves me….
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That night Mikan knew that she was definitely not getting a good sleep. She had already spent six hours thinking about what he had said.
I know my feelings for him, so why couldn't I respond to him? I was a bit too surprised, I guess.
The next morning was a pain. Mikan was in a haze.
She walked drowsily to class; the brunette was so sleepy she tripped, only to be saved by someone.
"Sorry, thanks." Mikan said raising her head only to come face with Devon.
Suddenly, yesterday's events flooded back into her head. Mikan blushed profusely.
"You alright?" He asked.
"Ah, er.. Yes so um Bye." She stammered and ran the other way.
Devon stared at her running figure. Did what I said really bother her that much?
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Mikan avoided Devon the whole day. Throughout class where she sat at the end of her chair, nearly falling off, also during their lunch break, when the teacher asked the attractive ebony haired boy to fetch the dense girl.
"Hey, the teacher wants to see you." He told her.
Mikan cringed at the sound of his voice. "Okay." She said abruptly. She stood up and started walking fast.
Damn it! I can't face him properly. I'm a coward.
Devon stared at her with wistful eyes…
If I hadn't have told her my feelings, then she wouldn't have to be this troubled.
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Mikan stood near the lake once more. I need to respond to him properly. But every time I see him my heart beats like crazy and then I get scared and run away. She thought peering at her reflection on the lake.
She sighed; suddenly Devon's face appeared on the lake, which caused her to jump back in surprise. Her heart suddenly beat faster.
"Ah,I-I just remembered I have s-something to do so bye now." Mikan said briskly walking toward the other direction. Devon grabbed her arm and pulled her into a hug... He bowed his head, his bangs covering his eyes.
"If you are troubled by what I said, then you can forget about it. I don't mind, just don't avoid me. It hurts a lot more than you shrugging off what I said." He whispered.
No. I don't want to forget. I'm sorry. I hate myself for hurting you. Devon, I love you too….
Mikan gently pushed him away. "I'm sorry for avoiding you these past few days; I was feeling awkward. I'm so sorry for hurting you, but Devon… Devon … I.. I love you too…" The brunette said turning red.
Devon stared at her wide eyed, not believing what he heard. Then, he softly smiled and gently held Mikan's face. "Thank you…" he said.
The brunette tilted her face up, and as if in consent he leaned in.
He kissed her, softly, sweetly, gently. A kiss that was full of love.
They shared it.
They separated and looked into each others' eyes.
"I love you…" he said,
"I love you too.." Mikan replied
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Mikan was finally free from her emotions from Natsume, she loved Devon now. He helped fix her heart with gentle words and kind actions. So, now what awaits our new couple?
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I hope you enjoyed.
Midnight Leo