I'm soooooooooo sorry! OMG, I didn't mean to lie to you all about my update! I SWEAR! It's just that my dad and sister were big fat meanies and hogged the computer and I wasn't able to get to it until now. And so, I hope that all of you will be able to forgive me! D:

Anywho, let's get this party started! :D

DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own Gakuen Alice, nor do I own its characters! They all belong to Tachibana Higuchi! I only own my made up characters, such as Hiro, and this story plot line! And, just let you know, this chapter willl be short… SORRY!

Two Doors Down

~Chapter 26~

~Mikan's POV~

This is it; today's the day. It is finally the time when I will be moving in with my Jii-chan to Kyoto. I really hoped that this day wouldn't come. I was just too….scared. I know what I have to do. And it really hurts me that I will have to do it. I don't want to break Natsume's heart! He's the most wonderful, magical miracle that has ever happened to me! I can't….. I don't want to loose him….

But that stupid Koizumi is right; if I try to keep our relationship, I may be bringing him down. And, from past rumors and experiences, that maintaining a long distance relationship will be hard. It may not even happen. Now this really sucks…

But, you know, it's not impossible. There is a slim, very slim chance that it may happen; that we may be able to pull through. But, the chance is uber slim. It may not even happen. B-but, there's this awesome saying that I totally believe in! My Mom had told me about it long ago. She said, "If you love someone, then let them go; if they truly are meant to be with you, then they will come back". I have complete faith in that saying. I'm just not sure if this will happen to me. It's a very, VERY slim chance as I've said before. Sigh, I really hope we are meant to be.

The past few days have been wonderful; Natsume has paid so much attention to me, it's like….. SOOOO SWEET! I love him for that! He makes me feel so wanted; so needed! He always knows just what to do for me to cheer up! Honestly, he's the sweetest guy that I've ever known! Oh, I hope he knows how much I love him!

And guess what? All that he's doing is making things all the harder for me! I mean, it's no fair! I swear that I think I'm hurting more than he will be! But, how will I break up with him…? Yeah, that's the big question. Should I just up and say "hey, let's break up"? No, that's just stupid. He might not take it seriously. He has to take it seriously though! Gosh, this is going to be harder than I thought…

I need a plan…. Yeah, a plan! And a really good one too! So, how's it going to be like? How should I plan this out? Oh well, it will happen the way it happens. Maybe… when we get to the airport, I'll break it to him and just run off without letting him respond? Well, I think that's better than telling him and just standing there as if I wanted a small chat. Yeah. When they call my flight, I break it to him. He's going to be waiting with me anyways. Oh Natsume, I'm so sorry…

I sighed as I came back to the real world. I'm in Gakuen Alice right now, uniform and all. We're having a huge goodbye party for me. But honestly, even though it's supposed to make me happier, I really feel like crap now. This is making everything worse. I'll just end up missing everyone even more!

I watched as everyone tried to make me smile, make me laugh. But, honestly, it doesn't help at all. All I can do is watch everyone with either a sad expression or a neutral one. I don't like to. I want to leave everyone with a smile on my face. But, with what I'm going to have to do later on, I don't think I'll be able to.

I just looked out to window and sighed. No, I don't like to ignore my friends. But, I just can't help it. And what's making me feel so bad is that everyone would go to this level just to make me smile. Oh, they're going to be the ones I miss the most! I suddenly noticed that even Hotaru was trying to cheer me up! She's definitely my best friend!

I looked to them and gave them the best smile I could muster. But, I could tell that they didn't really bu6y the fact that I was even the tiniest bit 'happy'. But, I guess they were at least a little bit satisfied that I smiled. I might as well join the party. If I don't, all their hard work will go to waste! I don't want to do that!

The party lasted all day. Yup, in every single class, we had a party! I honestly couldn't help but enjoy this fact. I didn't have to do any boring class work! Even Jinno-sensei gave us a party! But, maybe it's a celebration that I'm leaving and he's happy that I won't be attending Gakuen Alice anymore starting tomorrow. Yeah, that's most likely it. What a jerk!

Throughout the whole day, I hung out with my friends all that I could! I made sure to especially hang out with Natsume. This is the last day. After this, we'll let fate decide everything. I won't be able to see him. And, after I leave, I'm not sure if he'll even want to see me. Gosh, this can't be good.

"Hey, Mikan!" Koko called, his smiling face never fading. "What are you thinking about?"

"Oh, nothing" I replied.

"I know you're lying." He said. "You are a terrible liar."

"Shut up!" I laughed for the first time today.

"But it's true!" he defended.

"Yeah, I guess you're right…"

"So why are you acting like this?"

"Huh?"

Koko looked around to see if anyone was paying attention to our conversation. I noticed that all our friends, including Natsume, were at the other side of the class room, looking at the teacher as if they were talking to him. Koko then pulled me to the far corner of the room where no one was. His facial expression turned very serious. I think I like the laid back, always smiling Koko better….

"I think you know what I mean."

"No, actually, I don't" I told him bluntly.

Koko sweat dropped at my statement. "O-okay then."

"So what do you mean?"

"Oh, right. Well, you and I both know that you would try to make your last day here the best. Right now, you're just sulking around. It's so not the Mikan I know. Something is definitely up."

Wow. He's got me. I gave him an amused yet thankful grin. "You know me well Koko. I'm proud!"

"Haha! There you go! Now, just be the happiest you can be now! Worry about things later! And trust me: things will turn out for the better."

My eyes widened at his statement. I think… I think he knows something that I don't. Or, just maybe, he read my mind He has this weird, uncanny ability to be able to read my mind. I don't know why. It's just so weird.

"…D-do you…?" I couldn't ask him. It's just….what?

"Yeah. And let me tell you, Koizumi isn't the best person to take advice from. But, on this one, she's kind of…. right. But, I never want too take her side so let's just say she's an idiot who doesn't know what she's talking about but she makes a lot of sense some times but is still totally wrong."

"What?"

"Yeah."

"W-wait, you lost me…"

"Let's just say I know that she's wrong."

"What do you mean? Can you, like, predict the future or something?"

"Hey, you never know…"

"Please don't leave me hanging with that pause. It's, honestly, kind of creepy." I laughed.

"I'm glad you're having fun!" Koko laughed as well. "Now let's go party!"

The both of us pumped our fists in the air as we made our way to the center of the class room. Everyone seemed so overjoyed to see me smiling the way I was. It was evident that Natsume was especially because he swept me up in his arms and gave me a big kiss.

Oh, my head. I was so light headed! I hope he knows how he makes me feel! He takes my breath away. I sighed. Saying good bye's gonna be hard…

NO! I will NOT think of this! No way! Not until the time I have to go! That's it! I'm going to enjoy the time I have left here and not think about leaving until the very hour. Then, I can worry all I want. Yeah, that's great!

I laughed as I joined in with all of the fun. I should enjoy this day to the fullest! After all, this is my last day here in this school, in this city.

~Natsume's POV~

I'm really worried about her. Trust me, I am. And I am positive that it has to do with Koizumi. I honestly wonder why this has happened to me. Mikan is everything to me! I highly doubt that my life is worth anything unless she is with my by my side! Why is Mikan leaving? Does the world hate me that much?

Of course, I've moved many times. And my family and I didn't think that we'd be moving so this would be our last stay. But, just as we had settled in, just when I had found Mikan, everything just had to go crashing down. Why does this happen to me?

The bell, signaling the end of the day rang and I led Mikan, by hand, to the car where my parents were waiting with her luggage so that we could drop Mikan off.

As we walked, I relished the fact that Mikan and I were holding hands. I won't be able to feel Mikan's soft hands at all after this. Well, at least not for a long time. I swear, that time will be hell.

When we got there, I noticed that Misaki was there. It's so weird. Usually, we'd be the first ones to the gate. Oh well, nothing matters now. Mikan and I scrambled into the car and Mom and Dad started driving off towards the airport.

I noticed Mikan was slightly tensed. And each second that we came closer to the airport, she tensed even more. Okay, now I'm really worried. But what can I say? Nobody in the car was talking. The atmosphere in here is very uncomfortable. I don't think it's a good idea to say anything now. But…

Soon enough, we reached the airport. Mom and Dad got out of the car along with me, Mikan, and Misaki. They got Mikan's luggage out and hugged her before they handed it off to her.

"Thank you all so much. I have no idea how to repay you…" Mikan said. She looked as if she wanted to say something to me, the way she was looking at me pointedly.

"Can I….walk Mikan to her flight….alone?" I asked.

Mom and Dad gave me a sad look and nodded. I smiled a bit in thanks and grabbed Mikan's hand and suitcase, leading her to her plane.

It took a few minutes for us to get through everything. It wasn't really busy in the airport. Now that is surprising. I would think it would be super busy. Oh well, it can't be helped. It's not like I'm complaining.

Mikan's flight hadn't been called yet, so we stood next to the entrance in silence. Mikan looked down at the ground, avoiding eye contact with me. What's wrong? Did I…did I do something?

"Mikan….did you want to say something? You know….back there?" I asked a bit hesitantly.

Mikan bit her lip. And, while not making eye contact, she started her sentence: "Natsume….I-"

"Attention all passengers: the next flight to Kyoto is now ready to board. Please make your way to the entrance gate. Thank you!" The announcer sounded.

Now, Mikan looked as if she were about to cry. I stepped closer to her and caressed her cheek. It hurts to see her like this…

"Mikan, what's-"

"Natsume, let's break up." Mikan interrupted.

My eyes widened at her request. What? W-what is she thinking? Why's she….?

"M-Mikan, what-"

"I don't think that we should be a couple anymore." Mikan said. I just stared at her. "Good bye."

Mikan quickly grabbed her suitcase and made her way to the gate. I was frozen in spot. I couldn't move. And no matter how much I wanted to run after I couldn't.

Mikan looked back at me before she disappeared behind the corner to her plane. And as the announcer announced that her plane had just taken off, I felt my heart into a million pieces.

~Chapter 26 End~

Well, that was depressing…

Anyways, I hope you all like this! I worked hard~! And sorry for the late update! I'm a horrible author!

Thank you all for reading this far into this fanfiction! I love you all! And I really do appreciate all your reviews! I am truly the luckiest author on earth to have such awesome readers like you! You guys are cool! :D

Well, I have to go now! Chow! :D

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