Chapter Three:

Mikan wasn't listening in class. She's too caught up with her feelings towards Natsume and Ruka.

'I miss Natsume. I miss his warmth, his smile, his eyes, his hugs, his kisses.' Mikan shook her head. 'No, Natsume's gone.' A tear fell from her eye again.

"Ms. Sakura…"

Mikan wasn't listening.

"Ms. Sakura!"

Mikan was surprised and stood up.

"Yes?"

"Pay attention!" The teacher said.

(AFTER CLASSES)

Mikan wasn't as cheerful as she was before. She was walking alone.

"Mikan?"

Yuu and Hotaru came walking towards Mikan.

"Mikan, you haven't been talking much. Are you alright?" asked Yuu.

Mikan gave them a big fake smile.

"You don't have to worry guys, I feel great!" she said then continued walking.

"Of course she's not okay. Let's leave her alone. She needs some time." Hotary told Yuu as they walked away from Mikan.

Mikan was all bothered. She thought about Natsume and Sumire.

'I hate you, Natsume. Just after a day, there you are hanging out with Sumire. Is she the one you really love?' She thought.

She was too busy walking and thinking that she bumped into someone.

"Natsume!"

Natsume didn't say anything.

"You're with Sumire now?" Mikan asked.

"My life is not your business... anymore." Natsume said and left Mikan.

Mikan merely frowned and continued walking.

'It's even worse than when we first met.' Mikan thought. She continued walking.

"Mikan!"

Mikan saw Ruka, he was smiling at her, still carrying his white bunny.

"Hi Ruka!" Mikan greeted. Ruka's smile seemed to make her feel better.

"Do you want to go to Central Town?" Ruka asked her.

"Sure, why not?" Mikan said while smiling.

Together they left for Central Town. They just went to coffee shop.

"Are you okay now?" Ruka asked.

"I sure am, thanks to you." Mikan said with a big smile on her face. "Thanks again." She repeated as she took his hand, still with a smile on her face. Ruka blushed, so did Mikan, so they quickly let go of each others' hand. After a few minutes, both of them left the coffee shop. They took a few minutes to walk in the park. They were quiet, just walking together.

"You know, you're so nice to me." Mikan spoke to break the silence.

Ruka smiled but didn't say anything, he blushed again.

"Hey Mikan, I want to tell you something." Ruka started.

Mikan looked at him.

"I... I just want you to know what I... I will always be here for you." Ruka said.

'I can't, I can't tell her, what about Natsume?' He thought. 'But they're not together anymore. But Natsume hates me.'

Mikan smiled. "Same here." she said.