KK: So I was checking out some other fanfic's, but I couldn't find anyone, that had a love triangle in it…..so if you guys could recommend some fanfic's with love triangles in it, it would be really helpful! Thanks! ^.^

Chapter 25: Her Feelings

Mikan yawned and sat up on her bed. She turned so she could see the clock. It was 3:15, Mikan hopped off the bed; I still have time until the soccer game…

She saw Subaru; he was asleep, on top on his work. Mikan smiled, as she placed the blanket on top of him, thank you, for working so hard for me.

Then she walked towards the door, she smiled once more at Subaru and then she walked out. She had barely walked for five minutes, when she saw Koko.

His face lit up when he saw her. He ran up to her. He stopped himself from giving her a hug; he was afraid he would hurt her. Instead he grinned, goofily, "Hey, Mikan-chan! Long time, no see, how are ya doing?"

Mikan smiled, "I'm doing just fine, hey, by the way, do you know where, all the other guys are?"

"Huh? Why do ya wanna know?" Koko asked.

"It's been a long time since I seen all of them," Mikan replied.

"Ahh, I get it, I got'ch ya," then he flipped his phone opened. He pressed in some numbers, and waited. Then he exclaimed, "Natsume! You have no notion how I was worried about you, I am glad, you are keeping well."

She softly heard Natsume response, "You idiot, you just saw me like five minutes ago."

"Well, I count the minutes we are apart," Koko replied. Mikan giggled softly in her palm.

"You gayo, go find some other guy to stalk," Natsume's faint voice replied.

"But you are the only one, that I find acceptable," Koko replied. Mikan laughed even harder. She knew Koko was only teasing Natsume. She knew he didn't have any romantic feeling towards Natsume. But, it was fun to get Natsume mad. But, of course Natsume knew Koko was just joking, because if Koko really meant it, he would have been dead right now. Even so, Natsume found it very….disturbing.

Natsume's response contained some choice curses. Koko put his hand over the receiver and looked at Mikan, "Forgive him. He's over excitable." Mikan just doubled up laughing. Koko could make anyone laugh. And, he's the only one other than Mikan that could tease Natsume, without getting beat up.

"Watch the language, young one, if you continue on your path of life right now, it will not end well," Koko said, imitating an old guy's voice.

This only encouraged Natsume to curse more. Koko cut him off, "Watch the colorful words; your girlfriend is here next to me, listening to you, right now."

Almost immediately, the cursing stopped. Mikan looked behind her, Natsume's girlfriend is here? She looked all around, but didn't see anyone, so she just assumed, that she must have walked away.

Koko then said her name. "Yes Koko?" Mikan asked.

"He wants to talk to you," Koko replied, holding the phone out for her.

She took it and said into the phone, "Natsume?"

"Who else could it be?" Natsume asked.

Mikan ignored him, and asked, "Where's the rest of the team?"

"Practicing for the game today," Natsume replied.

"On the field?" Mikan asked.

"Yeah," Natsume replied, "Koko was supposed to be here, but I notice he's there with you."

Mikan looked back at Koko, who was pretending to not be listening. He was whistling away, but his eyes kept darting back to Mikan.

"Can I come see you practice?" Mikan asked.
Natsume response was short and curt, "No."

Mikan pouted, "Why not?"

"Cause you're supposed to be resting right now," Natsume replied.

"But I'm fine," Mikan insisted.

Natsume ignored her, "Where's Subaru? If he was the one who let you out, he's-"

Mikan interrupted him, "Nah, I sneaked out here, by myself. Don't blame Subaru."

Natsume sighed and said, "Fine, you can come see us practice, and bring Koko with you."

"Thanks," Mikan's face lit up. She hanged up, and gave the phone back to Koko. Then she grabbed Koko's arm, "Let's get going, we got to get to the field!"

Koko let himself be dragged away. When Mikan and Koko arrived at the field, the other players immediately noticed them. They all started cheering. Koko flushed and gave a bow, "No need to cheer for me, I just came here, bringing Mikan with me." He walked forward and said, "I know I'm awesome, but this is too much, you need not cheer for me." The other players, walked towards him…and then right pass him.

Koko looked surprised, and then turned to looked behind him. All the other players were gathered around Mikan. Koko slumped, "So much for my moment of glory…."

Natsume stood right behind him and said, "Well, conceited much, Koko?"

Koko just flushed and muttered, "Shut up."

Meanwhile, Mikan was being over concerned about by the other players.

"Are you okay Mikan?"

"How's your shoulder?"

"Are you doing okay?"

Mikan held up her hands, "Hey, hey, I'm okay, its fine."

"Back up, give her some space," a voice commanded.

The other players backed up, and Natsume and Ruka walked towards her.

Natsume looked at the other players and glared, "Continue on your drills."

Reluctantly, the other players walked away; no one wanted to argue with Natsume.

"So, Mikan-chan, how are you feeling?' Ruka asked.

"I'm feeling just fine," Mikan managed to say, trying to ignore the pain rippling through her shoulder.

If it was just some other person, they wouldn't have noticed it. But since this is Natsume and Ruka, we're talking about, so of course they noticed.

"Mikan-chan, you don't have to push yourself," Ruka said, with concern.

"But I wanna see you guys play," Mikan argued.

"If that's what you want," Ruka sighed.

"Sit on the players' bench, just in case, so no one can hit you," Ruka said.

"Awww, Ruka-pyon, thanks for being so concerned about me," Mikan smiled.

"N-No problem, Mikan-chan," Ruka blushed. Ruka was in his moment of happiness, but then he turned and saw Natsume, his dark aura visible. If I wasn't his best friend, I would be dead, Ruka shivered.

Just then, a roped wrapped around Mikan. He arms were stuck by her side. She struggled, but the rope only tighten around her. "Ow, it hurts," Mikan winced.

Natsume stood in front of her, "Who the hell did this?"

Hotaru appeared, holding another gun in her hands. "Found you," she said, her words directed towards Mikan. She gasped, when she saw Mikan face contorted in pain. She rushed towards her, and quickly took the rope off of Mikan. "Sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you," Hotaru muttered, "I only didn't want to you run away; you know you have a habit of not doing what you're told."

Mikan smiled, weakly, "It's okay, I know you didn't do it on purpose."

"I went into the infirmary, and when I didn't see you, I woke my brother up, and asked him where you were. He told me, you must have sneaked off. So I went to find you," Hotaru explained.

"Yeah, sure, whatever, but what's with the rope?" Natsume glared at the inventor.

"I knew that Mikan wouldn't have gone back to the infirmary willing," Hotaru replied.

"I don't wanna go back, I wanna see them practice!" Mikan said.

Hotaru sighed, "See, I told you…"

"Please, Hotaru-chan, let me see them practice?" Mikan said, with puppy eyes.

Hotaru hit her gently on the head, "Don't call me that."

"Is that a yes?" Mikan asked, her eyes sparkling.

Hotaru sighed, and was about respond, when Mikan jumped up and said, "Thank you, Hotaru-chan!"

Hotaru looked at her, "I didn't even respond yet."

Mikan stopped jumped, "But you were gonna say, yes, right?"

Hotaru just shook her head, "I can't believe I'm agreeing to this."

Mikan's face lit up, so bright, that the sun would be jealous. "Thank you Hotaru!"

Hotaru looked at her watch, "Let's take our seats, the game is about to begin."

Mikan wished the boys good luck, and then went to sit on the bench with Hotaru.

The boys stood in a horizontal line and faced the other team.

"Did you see him?" Ruka asked Natsume under his breath.

"See who?" Natsume asked.

"The guy who kicked the ball at Mikan shoulder, "Ruka replied, "He's over there; number 7."

Natsume turned his head slightly and saw the guy. He had a smug grin on his face. Natsume gritted his teeth, that guy is so dead.

Gakuen Alice started off with the ball first. Natsume kicked the ball to Koko. Koko didn't even run five steps, when the ball got stolen away. Natsume cursed under his breath and ran after the guy with the ball. But Natsume was a little too late, just before the defense players or Natsume could catch up to him, he kicked the ball into the goal.

Natsume gritted his teeth, while the other team hollered and whooped. He then turned back to the defense players. They flinched under his glare. "They better not score another goal, or else," Natsume said to them before running up to his position.

"Wow, he's sure motivated today," Tsubasa said.

"I heard it was because of a promise he made to Mikan," Kamane answered.

"Ahh, the things we do for the woman we love," Tsubasa grinned.

The referee blew the whistle, and the game continued. Mikan cheered from the sidelines, "You guys can do! I have faith in you!"

Just because of that short line, from Mikan, Natsume and Ruka were really motived. They practically created fire when they ran. By the third quarter of the game, Gakuen was winning, 15-1. During break time, each of the players went to get water. Mikan handed each of them a towel, so they could wipe off their sweat. She spoke encouraging words to each of them as she went. She could get anyone's sprit high.

When she reached Natsume, she gave him a hug, and said, "I knew you could do it, I never doubted you for a second."

Natsume blushed, but hid it under his bangs. He was so happy, he didn't know what to say, but when he heard the other players snickering, he found his word, "Whatever." Then, while still blushing he walked away.

Mikan smiled from behind him, and then went on to Ruka. She gave a peak on the cheek, and said, "I'll always believe in you, forever and always."

He blushed and looked away, "I-It's no p-problem. As l-long as it m-makes you h-happy."

Mikan smiled, "Just seeing you do this for me, how can I not be happy?"

Ruka was feeling happier than ever, when he felt someone's murderous gaze on him. He dared a glance behind him and saw Natsume glaring at him. If glares could kill, he would be dead. Swiftly, feeling bolder than ever, Ruka walked over to Natsume.

"What do you want?" Natsume growled at him.

"Just letting you know, Mikan is taken," Ruka replied.

"Yeah, by me," Natsume replied.

"That's what you think," Ruka smirked at him.

"Don't push it, or I'll really let you have," Natsume glared at him.

"Have what?" Ruka said, tempting him, "Punch me, and Mikan's right there, she'll see."

Natsume scowled, and grabbed Ruka by the shirt, "Listen, you, this isn't over." Then he walked away.

Ruka smoothed his shirt, and then, feeling satisfied, he walked back on to the field.

"Wonder what's up with them?" Kistu asked, after, watching the little scene between Natsume and Ruka.

"It's the battle of love," Koko replied, batting his eyelashes at Kistu.

Kistu laughed and then, they both ran back to their position.

Azabu Academy started off with the ball. However, before the guy could even take a step, Natsume stole the ball from him. Natsume dribbled the ball, as the defense players, from the other team, moved up to block him. Natsume avoided most of them, swiftly, but he stopped when he saw player number 7, the guy who had kicked the ball at Mikan. He loaded up his kick and was about to kick the ball at that guy's face when he heard Mikan's voice, "No, wait, Natsume, don't do it!" Natsume was caught off guard, instead of kicking the ball at the guy; he turned and kicked it into the goal. The crowd cheered, but he turned and saw Mikan sigh in relief and sit back down. Natsume, feeling angry at himself for not hitting the guy when he had the chance, mentally scowled himself.

Natsume glared at the guy, who flinched. Natsume picked up the guy, by his shirt, then he punched him with such force, he heard some cracking of ribs, and the guy flew back 15 feet. The crowd gasped, and the referee called timeout.

Ruka caught up with Natsume and asked, "Why did you do it? You already made the goal, so why?"

"For Mikan," Natsume replied.

"I don't think we should keep doing this Natsume," Ruka said, "Soccer is supposed to be fun, not violent."

"What do you know?" Natsume snapped at Ruka, "Don't you remember? That guy hurt Mikan!"

"I do remember-" Ruka began calmly, but Natsume grabbed him by his shirt, "You do, don't you? Then why didn't you go at him, let him have a taste of him own medicine!"

"Didn't you hear Mikan's voice?" Ruka shoved Natsume away, "The desperation in her voice?"

Natsume was startled, "What-"

"No, of course you never noticed how Mikan felt," Ruka snapped at him, "How she felt when she saw us hurting other players, you never noticed because you never put her feelings first!"

Ruka started to walk away, before he got too far away, he turned back to Natsume and said, "It's time you got a taste of your own medicine."

KK: I think this is the longest chapie so far. O.O That was intense, don't you think? So anyways tell me what you think….review, review, REVIEW! The button is calling out to you! B.H. X3