This is mostly about Ruka and Hotaru… for those people who like this paring, I hope you will enjoy it…..

Disclaimer: I don't own Gakuen Alice…..

3 days has passed since Ji-chan passed away and the atmosphere in Mikan's house was never like before. Ever since that day Ji-chan passed away, Mikan has locked herself in her own room. She refuses to see anyone, including Hotaru.

"Hotaru-chan, what are you doing here?" Ruka asked as he found Hotaru sitting at the pathway.

"I'm thinking about Mikan. It's not like her to be like this. I'm worried about her for I had never seen her like this before. She even rejected to see me." Hotaru said.

Ruka sit down beside her, "Well, Natsume is with her. He has been with her since the incident and I'm sure he will console her. Don't worry about it." He said.

"That's not it, Ruka-kun. This is the 1st time I have this feeling. I rather Mikan make a lot of noises than being so quiet. She is too quiet and peaceful. And, adding to the situation now, she acted like nothing has happened and it is really scary. I'm really scared about it." Hotaru worried.

"Don't worry, Hotaru-chan. Ruka is right. Natsume is looking after Mikan at the moment. She will be fine as Natsume is by her side." Ruka's mother said.

Ruka and Hotaru looked up immediately and saw them.

"Dad, Mum! By the way, what brings you 2 here? And how did you know we are here?" Ruka asked.

They looked at each other with a smile, "We already asked the driver the next destination before you all left." Ruka's father said, skipping the 1st question.

"Hotaru-chan, since you are so worried about Mikan-chan, why don't you go and take a look?" Ruka's mother suggested.

Hotaru agreed, "I'm going to see Mikan again."

Ruka then chase after her, "Matte, Hotaru, I'm coming along too."

The road to Mikan's house is very quiet. Ruka knew that Hotaru is too worried about Mikan and decided to start the conversation.

"Ne, Hotaru-chan, this is the 1st time I saw Natsume so worried for someone else. I haven't seen him like this before. When he chases out to find Mikan, the expression he showed was as if precious to him is going to be lost forever." Ruka said.

Hotaru then looked at him, "Will you do the same thing as Natsume if the same thing happened to Mikan happened to me? That incident is sure a scary and frightening experience for someone." she asked.

"Don't you worry about it, Hotaru-chan. I'll always be by your side no matter what happens." Ruka promised.

Upon hearing Ruka's promise, Hotaru stopped walking and looked at him. He continued walking for a while until he realizes that Hotaru has stopped and looked back. They looked at each other for a moment and nobody said anything.

"Baka, don't say all these useless things. You must not anyhow make promises to girls, as they will treat it seriously." Hotaru said.

Hearing it, Ruka become a bit aggravated, "I meant everything I said to you just now, Hotaru-chan." He fumed as he walked to her.

"Look, Ruka-kun, we better get going now." Hotaru said, trying to avoid something.

However, she was being stopped by Ruka, blocking her way.

"What are you doing now, Ruka-kun? I have to get to Mikan's house soon." She said, avoiding him.

"Hotaru, look at me!" Ruka exclaimed as he forces her to look at him. He then took a deep breathe, "I… I…" he stammered.

"What are you trying to say?" Hotaru asked.

"Watashi wa … Anata … Ai shiteru!" he then gathered his courage and confesses.

Hotaru was stunned when she heard his confessions and stood rooted to the ground. Hearing no response from Hotaru, Ruka thought that he was rejected and let go of her.

"Gomen ne, Hotaru-chan… I… I wasn't myself today. I think that's because I'm also worried for Natsume and Mikan." Ruka said, forcefully smile and walked away.

Seeing him walking away, Hotaru immediately catch up with him and walked pass him quickly.

"Baka Ruka, Mou Ai shiteru." She said softly as she walked pass him.

Now become Ruka's turn to stay rooted to the ground for a few second, before he ran up to her. They then proceed to Mikan's house together and took the longer route there. None of them actually noticed that they confess to each other under the Sakura tree, which has blessed a lot of couples.