Hey everyone! I was just about to go sleep until I realized and went "OH MY GOSH I STILL HAVE TO UPLOAD THE 26TH CHAPTER!!" -WHOOSH!- So anyways. :) Before I go to Quebec, I owe you guys chapter 26. AND HERE IT IS!! :D:D:D

Sadly... the story is about to come to an end. I can feel it. I still haven't finish chapter 27 but I promise to work on it during my time in Quebec.. if I even have time. Anyways, loves you all!

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Chapter 26

"Narumi-sensei!!" Mikan hollered when the sensei was in view. Narumi turned his head around and smiled when he saw them. Mikan waved with one hand while she clutched the letter and had her other hand on Ruka's arm pulling.

"Hai Mikan-chan?" sensei asked as soon as Mikan and Ruka were in front of him.

"I have a favour, can you please mail this onegai? It's for Natsume-kun!" Mikan took the letter and held it between her hands, holding it out and bowing her head down.

"Ah… I see you've finally found out…" Narumi took the letter.

"Yes… it was quite sad at first… but Natsume promised he would write to me! And I hope we can meet in the future again…" Mikan said as she lifted her head up.

"Okay, I'll be sure to send this over to Alice Academy," Narumi smiled at the girl in front of him.

"Arigatou-gozaimasu Narumi-sensei!! Ureshii!" Mikan smiled back. Narumi waved goodbye and walked away to continue with his business. Mikan stood there waving her hand as Narumi left.

"All we do is wait now…" Ruka said behind her.

"Yep! All we have to do is wait for Natsume's reply. How long will it take?"

"Well… since it's going to the school and he won't be going to the school until the day before it starts… another 2 months before he replies."

"Wahhh! I don't want to wait that long!" Mikan frowned.

"I know Mikan-chan. But you're going to have to," Ruka patted Mikan's shoulder. She let out a sigh.

"Let's go look for Yuu-kun. I feel like eating something sweet like candy. I'm sure Yuu-kun has some…"

"Oh, you don't want Howalons anymore?" Ruka asked raising an eyebrow up.

"Nope! I'm going to try and save my rabbits like Natsume advised me!" she gleamed at her friend.

They started walking towards Yuu's room and knocked when they got there. There was a minute of pause before they knocked again.

"Yuu-kun?" Mikan said loudly, "Ruka, Yuu-kun didn't move too did he?"

"I don't think so…"

"You sure you're not lying and trying to hide it from me too again?" she narrowed her eyes at him.

"Yes I'm sure. I only know of Natsume that's moving!"

The door suddenly opened and in front of them was a sleepy Yuu.

"Hai Mikan-chan, Ruka-kun? Did you want something?"

"Are you still sleeping Yuu-kun?!" Mikan exclaimed.

"Yes… I slept really late last night because Anna and Nonoko wanted to go around places in Central Town and there was a concert. It all lasted until about 2 am. I'm really tired," Yuu yawned and covered his mouth. His eyes were half opened as he tried to open them. Yuu wasn't known to sleep very late.

"There was a concert last night and they never invited me?!" Mikan yelled.

"Everyone knew Mikan-chan…" Yuu looked at her weirdly.

"Really? Did you know Ruka-pyon?" Mikan looked at Ruka. Ruka nodded his head silently. Mikan's mouth dropped.

"Well, since you're still sleepy, we'll let you sleep some more. But don't over sleep Yuu," Ruka said as he started pulling the shocked Mikan away.

"Thank you," Yuu said and closed his door.

When the two of them were in Ruka's room, Mikan sat on his bed and Ruka took out his box of candies and handed it to Mikan. She happily took a few, watching the amount she takes and sets the box on the floor.

"Ruka-pyon," Mikan asked, opening the wrapper to a cherry flavour candy.

"Hai?" He asked as he took out a lemon flavour candy. They both popped the piece of candy in their mouths.

"Did you go to the concert?" Mikan asked as she looked at Ruka. Ruka paused all movements and breathing and turned his head to look at Mikan. She raised an eyebrow.

"Um… pardon?"

"Did you go to the concert last night? The one Yuu-kun was talking about…" Mikan asked again.

Ruka slowly nodded his head. "Yes…"

Mikan's mouth dropped again. "Did you go alone?!"

"No… I… went with um… Hotaru…"

"You guys went without inviting me?!" Mikan said in a high voice.

"Gomen Mikan-chan!!! Hotaru said not to…"

"What?! Why?!"

"She said because you were… umm… I think it's best if you ask Hotaru… I don't think I can tell…"

"Blackmailed into not telling me huh?" Mikan said. Ruka slightly nodded his head. Mikan sighed and ate another candy. There was silence for a few minutes, that's for sure. Mikan got bored and tired as she started to yawn. Suddenly Ruka talked as if to know Mikan was bored.

"Mikan-chan… how do you think you'll do without Natsume here?" he asked. Mikan squirmed a bit uncomfortably. She had almost forgotten about Natsume until Ruka had to bring it up.

"Umm…" she replied.

"Oh! Sorry… did you not want to talk about him?" Ruka noticed quickly.

"Well… it's alright… I think I'll be the same cheerful me even without him. Probably… less… cheerful…"

"Oh…"

"Yeah… but I'll still be blissful!" Mikan smiled.

"Okay. If there are any problems, you can tell me and Hotaru! I don't know what Hotaru will do, but I'll definitely be there for you Mikan-chan!"

"Arigatou Ruka-pyon! You're such a great friend!" Mikan hugged Ruka.

"You have the supports of your friends so you're never alone," Ruka patted her on the shoulder.

"Well, I should be going now! It's 4 o'clock already. I'll see you at supper Ruka-pyon!" Mikan got up, smiled and waved as she skipped out the door. As she closed the door behind her, her smile disappeared and her bangs were covering her eyes. A tear drop rolled off her chin and hit the ground.

How will I be able to continue being my happy self if Natsume's not here?

***

"ACHOO!"

"Are you okay Natsume?"

"Daijoubu Odou-san… I think someone was talking about me…"

"Or thinking about you," Natsume's dad's nudged him. Natsume gave him a cold stare and splashed him with water.

"Natsume-kun!!" Natsume's mother yelled from the sandy area of the beach. Natsume got out of the water and ran over to his mother.

"Hai Okaa-san?" Natsume sat down beside his mother on the towel that was laid out.

"How are you enjoying the US so far? Vacation here in Florida?"

"Not bad…"

"Onii-san!" a little girl ran up to Natsume and started pulling his wrist, "come build a sand castle with me!!"

"Hai hai, I'm coming Aoi," Natsume ran behind his little sister laughing with her.

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Mikan laid on her bed crying herself to sleep.

THAT WAS CHAPTER 26!! It turned out Yuu didn't move. Don't worry. He was only sleepy. :P -whew- Everyone sigh in relief! ^^

Well, the ending part isn't going to be long since I really do need to go sleep. Have to wake up at 6! Dear goodness...

Well.. before I go off course there's a PREVIEW ;)

"Where is that letter?! It's almost been 3 months!" Mikan dropped her head against the pillow and screamed.

Mikan-chan. :( Don't be like that. Anyways, really have to go. Bye!

xoxo,

Amulet-berriie

p.s. Please Review! ;D