Disclaimer: Gakuen Alice doesn't belong to me. It is owned by the great mangaka Higuchi Tachibana.

A/N: I wanted to include Otonashi in this fic. I think she's sort of cool, even if she is a peculiar little girl On with the next chapter! Read and review, please! grins Again, sorry if it's not my best work. But do review, alright?

Chapter 3: Tell Me.. What Do You See?

Natsume was getting worried about Mikan. Where the hell is that idio-I mean, where is she, stopping himself in time. If I'm going to be nice to her, I better start with my thoughts, he thought grimly.

I'd look for her, after I asked Otonashi for help, he promised himself.

He eyed the eccentric girl and grimaced. I can't believe I'm doing this, he groaned grumpily to himself. Better get this done with. And with that, he strode off to Otonashi's table.

"Hey, Otonashi", he mumbled.

Unfortunately, the girl didn't even seem to notice him because she was busy humming strange sounds.

"Hmmm.. Aaa-um.. Aaa-um.. Hmmm..", she rumbled, with her index fingers to her temple. Well, unfortunately for her, Natsume was beginning to get seriously irritated.

Natsume sighed, leveled his face with hers, conjured up a small flame in his hand and waved it fast in front of her face.

Her eyes shot open and stifled a small scream. She looked a bit irritated because her little meditation was spoiled but her expression changed from irritation to wonder when she saw Natsume's face.

"Huh..? Natsume..?", she looked gobsmacked, as Natsume never talked to her before. "What is it..?"

He drummed his fingers on her table before speaking. "I need your.. help", he said in a quiet voice so no one would hear.

"Well, then. How may I help you", she said, raising her left eyebrow, curiously.

"No wait. Mmmm.. Mmmm.. Mmmm..", her eyes snapped open in surprise and she stared at Natsume.

"Well then.. I guess you know already", he mumbled, looking anywhere but her face.

"I must admit, I'm really surprised", Otonashi said in a hushed voice.

There was silence between the two of them but she finally spoke up again, "I'm sorry.. I can't help you. Whenever I try to look into her future, nothing comes up at all. Even your future which should supposedly include her. I'm shocked because it's the first time ever my alice failed."

"Because of her.. nullification alice?", he asked, finally getting the picture.

Otonashi just nodded. "But I will try again. Maybe I'll catch her when her defenses are down".

Natsume nodded in return and gave her a small 'thanks'. He had his back turned already when he spoke up again, "You know, girl? You're alright". And with that, he left.

OOO

Okay, where's that stupid lit-I mean, Mikan, he thought beginning to feel a little worried. He walked quickly but quietly to her dorm room. He was tempted to blast the door open but resisted.

Be nice. Be nice.. Remember, he reminded himself. He raised his hand and knocked twice.

No answer.

He sighed and knocked again. Still no answer. What? What the hell is she doing now? He then opened the door but found no one inside.

Oh yeah.. She must have detention with Jinno. Must have been late this morning and was caught. It figures, he thought, chuckling a bit to himself. I'll look for her later. And with that, he slammed the door shut again.

(Natsume doesn't add -sensei to the names of his teachers. Ha ha ha)

OOO

Mikan was skipping down the hallways, looking happy. Finally! Escaped from Jinno-sensei, the monster, at last! Unknown to her, she was about to bump into the person who was looking for her just a few minutes ago.

"OUCH!", she yelped and was about to fall down flat in the face when someone took hold of her upper arm and hoisted her up. "N-N-Natsume?"

"Yeah, polk-Mikan", he faltered, stopping himself again, just in time. "Where were you?", he questioned, trying very hard not to look really concerned.

Mikan then noticed her hands were on his chest and she turned red at that. Natsume noticed, and he too, blushed crimson. He resisted the urge to pull her closer and lose himself in those chocolate pools of hers. He clenched his fist and focused, waiting for her answer.

Mikan blinked at him but said, "Detention".

"Again, huh? Well, see ya around".

Mikan stared at his back, feeling weirded out. What's up with him today, she wondered, brain working very hard. (If this is even possible :P)

OOO

I have to talk to Hotaru. Now, Natsume thought firmly.

He entered the classroom quietly, hoping no one would notice him come in. Sorry to say, Sumire did. She squealed and tried to hug him but he ducked just in time. She ended up flat against the wall and looked absolutely tearful.

"NATSUM--", she began but he blocked out her voice. He strode off to Hotaru's table and stared down at her working, until she finally looked up at him.

"What is it?", she said blankly.

"I-I need to talk to you", Natsume said, trying to keep his voice from shaking. She nodded, motioning him to go on.

"Well.. You.. You see.. It's about..", he wavered. He swallowed hard.

Hotaru looked bored and said, "Mikan, right?"

He looked a bit stunned but gave a little nod as a 'yes'.

"So you finally came to me for help, huh? I thought days ago that you were Mr. Too-Cool-For-Help".

Hotaru resumed working and said, not looking up, "I suggest you just give her something nice. No more fancy things, like taking her out to expensive dates and the like. You know how Mikan is. She loves cute and other silly things". She then looked up and stared at him sharply. She jabbed her finger into his chest and said threateningly, "Do it properly or else".

He just glowered at her and strode off. Meanwhile, his mind was working hard. Starting tomorrow, I'd be nice to her. But not that sugary nice or I'll throw up. Or maybe she'll throw up.

A/N: Well? What do you guys think? Was it too boring? I know it's not my best work but I'm trying trying and trying! PLEASE REVIEW!THANKS! XD