Chapter Eight:

I stood there, still wondering what Ruka was talking about and ignoring my grumbling stomach. I walked around, waiting for Ruka and Hotaru to come out because I don't want to eat alone. No one was there except me. But then, I saw someone come out of the trees.

It was Natsume.

"Natsume!" I called out.

He looked at me with his snobbish eyes. I ran over to him.

"I can't wait for Hotaru and Ruka anymore, so, would you like to it with me?" I asked with a smile.

He stared at me for a moment while I waited for his response.

"Why should I?" He said then continued to walk. I blocked his path.

"Please?" I pleaded with my hands together and trying to make my eyes sparkle.

He grunted. To be honest, I still have my childish actions, so I jumped. I guess that grunt means okay. I followed him into the large cafeteria, everyone was already eating. As Natsume and I went to get some food, I received some glares as if I'm not good enough to be accompanied by Natsume, it's always like that. I'm guessing they're in the Fan Club. I sat down to eat, we didn't talk that much since I was too hungry to talk.


After eating, I followed him outside.

"What are you? A dog? Don't follow me, idiot." He said.

I ignored it.

"Natsume, can I ask you something?"

"You already did, stupid."

I curled my eyebrows and pouted but continued.

"Right so, Ruka told me twice that he think someone likes me, do you have any idea who that is?" I asked him, since he's Ruka's bestfriend, he might know.

"Who would fall in love with an idiot like you?" He answered as we walked.

"Not everyone thinks like you, you know." I retaliated. Natsume seems to see the world in a negative way.

He didn't say anything.

"You didn't answer my question, Natsume." I said.

"Who cares?"

"I do! So, do you know him or not?"

He didn't answer again. He kept on walking while I kept on following him.

"Natsume!" I shouted. Why wouldn't he answer my question?

"Hey guys!" Ruka came with Hotaru. Natsume and I stopped walking. I waved at them while Natsume gave a simple and effortless nod of acknowledgement.

Ruka kissed Hotaru on the cheek whiel Hotaru blushed, Ruka let go of Hotaru's hand. He whispered something to her.

"I have no time for this." Natsume said as he walked away.

"Wait, Natsume!" Ruka shouted. "Bye, Hotaru! Bye, Mikan!" He added as he followed Natsume.

Hotaru and I walked the other way.

"I really envy you guys." I told Hotaru as we walked.

"Don't be." She said.

"I'm 14 and nobody loves me." I said sadly.

"Don't be stupid, Mikan."

"Why? Do you know someone who does?" I asked her, not expecting a response.

"I might." She whispered.

I got tired of asking people who knew who that boy was. No one really gave me an answer and knowing Hotaru, she'll let me find it out in the hard way, so I won't bother to ask her anymore. We walked together in silence.

"Ms. Hotaru, I suggest you finish your invention, Mr. Curtis wants it by tomorrow." Hamanatsu suddenly appeared.

"Oh yeah, Thanks for reminding me. Sorry, Mikan. I've got to go." Hotaru said as she followed Hamanatsu.

That was fast, I wasn't finished talking to Hotaru yet. I sighed and walked out to find Ruka and Natsume for company. I hate it when I actually think Natsume could be a helpful company for me. But sometimes, he is helpful. He's the one who comforts me everytime I feel down. I wonder why he's like that. First he bullies me, next he comforts me. I got to be honest, he is kind of cute when he bullies me sometimes.

I shook my head to get rid of those disgusting thoughts in my head. I found myself standing inside the forest. I continued to walk, I found Ruka and Natsume. Ruka was sitting up, Natsume was lying down, they were talking. So, I decided to eavesdrop.

"I don't get it why you won't tell her?" Ruka said.

Tell what to whom?

"I mean, she's the only girl who got the chance toget that close to you." He continued.

Who got close to Natsume?

"You don't have to worry about my lovelife, Ruka. And I don't give a damn about it." Natsume said with his eyes closed.

Ruka sighed. "You're so stubborn, I give up. But sooner or later, you have to tell her."

"Why should I? Besides, why do you even think I like that idiot?"

"C'mon, Natsume. Don't deny it, I know you like M----"

Ruka was interrupted by Natsume. Natsume stood up and walked into where I am hiding.

"What's wrong?" Asked Ruka.

Natsume didn't answer, he divided the bushes that was covering me.

"So, you eavesdrop now, polka-dots?"

He caught me AGAIN! I can't believe it! I sat there, just staring at him with a small smile that says "oops."