Hi there! This is the third chapter. Hope you guys would enjoy it!
Chapter 3: Lunch Surprises
It was in the middle of the class before lunch when I received a text from my friend Anna. 'I'm so sorry but Nonoko and I can't join you guys for lunch today. There's this project that we need to take care off. We'll make it up for another time,' read the message. I felt a slight frown escape my lips but shrug it off. 'Nah. It's all cool. See you around tho,' I replied before shutting my phone.
Anna and Nonoko are twin sisters. They are both studying to be chefs. Truth be told, I was quite shocked to know that their majoring in cooking since I met and befriended them in one of my business classes. As I got to know them, they confided in me that their passion is cooking and that they were only taking business classes because they want to someday run their own restaurant.
They were really commendable in that aspect. And honestly, seeing them together makes me wish I have a sibling. Their relationship together is so great. In addition to that, both of them know what they want.
Now don't get me wrong. Being an accountant is really my dream. But sometimes when the going gets tough, I always find myself questioning my choice. The idea that what if I choose journalism instead comes to mind. But more often than not, I always find myself moving forward to the path that I choose.
And so, when the bell rang signaling for lunch time, as usual I was the first one out of the classroom. I made my way to one of the classrooms where I decided to wait for Hotaru, another person I befriended. I sneaked a glance inside their room as I did. It seems like their professor is holding them back for a few minutes. I let out a sigh but decided to wait none the less.
Hotaru among our other friends was my closest. A few days in and we were already connecting like we were the best of friends. She wasn't really the warm welcoming person unlike the others. There's just this cold allure with her. But I know that she's kind and funny. She's actually engineering major but somehow or the other ended up taking some law classes. Personally I think she was just interested. And that was how we met, in one of my law class.
There I was minding my own business, checking my phone as I wait when my eye caught a blur of black and the next thing I know I was being hugged. I looked up shocked at first but it then turned into a smile. "Sumire," I said.
Sumire, just like me, is an accounting major student. We were classmates in most of our classes thus she was the first one I have befriended with my group of friends. "I went by your class but you weren't there already," she said.
I smiled sheepishly. "I immediately went here. I'm waiting for Hotaru," I said.
"That's not fair," she said with a pout which made me giggle. She was about to say something but stopped in the middle and without a warning was blushing like crazy. I tilted my head to the side confused. I was about to tease her when something caught my eye. Raven hair and crimson eyes. It was him.
I turned my gaze to Natsume then back to Sumire and then it clicked. Don't tell me? She likes him? I shook my head slightly and returned my gaze to Natsume which was a wrong move since when I looked at him he was also looking at me. I instantly felt myself blushing a bit.
Natsume and his friends passed by us and I heard Sumire let out a sigh. Quickly, I composed myself and turned my attention instead to the blonde beside me. "Looks like someone has a crush," I said in a teasing tone.
Sumire's blush deepened. "I-I-I do not have!" she said and before I knew it she was storming away.
Just then, the door to the classroom opened and a burst of students went out. I found Hotaru and I made my way to her. "Ho-ta-ru," I said and smiled brightly which she returned. "Come on. Let's go have lunch!"
"Ah, lunch. Right," she said but frowned a bit. "I'm sorry Mikan. But I have something to take care of in the club. I'll make it up to you?"
I sighed. What was I to do? Instead of voicing out my complaints I just nodded my head. "Mmmm," I said. Hotaru looked at me and she opened her mouth probably to take back her word. But I shook my head. "It's alright. Make it up for me the next time?" I said with a smile I hope doesn't look forced.
Hotaru examined for a few seconds before giving in and nodding her head. "See you later," she said.
"Yeah, See you," I replied.
I made my way to the cafeteria all alone. A frown escaped my lips. I didn't know how it happened but somehow all of my friends are busy doing one thing or the other. One thing I hated to do was eat alone. I always find that the food tastes awful no matter how delicious it is whenever I eat alone.
But of course there's nothing I can do. So here I am ordering a piece of pizza and juice. I looked around and every seat is already taken by groups. I let out a sigh trying to decide where I was going to sit but before I could make a decision a heard a voice calling my name. "Mikan!" I turned toward the voice and blushed.
There was Natsume with his friends. They have a table for their own. He was waving his arm to get my attention. I didn't know what came to me but I moved towards them. "You eating alone?" he asked.
I nodded my head in reply.
"You could eat with us if you want," he said offering the seat beside him which made me blush.
I looked around at the table. There was also a girl there with blonde hair and pink highlights and 3 other boys. I recognize two of them since I share some classes with them together with Natsume. "Uhm, if it's alright with you," I said.
All of them politely said yes. And I offered a friendly smile in return. "I'm Mikan Sakura," I said once I was seated.
"Ah! That new girl who joined," the sandy blonde haired guy said. " was it last week? I'm Kokoroyomi but you could call me Koko for short."
"I think we share law class together," the blonde with blue eyes who looks like a prince charming that was sitting on Natsume's other side said. "I'm Ruka Nogi."
"I'm Yuu Tobita," the seemingly shy guy with glasses said. "I think it's the first time I saw you."
I nodded my head remembering their names. Then I looked at the girl expecting her to introduce herself but instead she just gave me a look before returning to her food. I was taken aback but just shrugged it off.
"Don't mind her. She doesn't really like new people specially girls sharing table with us. It makes her feel special," Koko said in a teasing manner towards the girl. "She's Luna by the way. Luna Kozumi."
I nodded my head before turning my attention to my food and at the same time the guys returned to their conversation. I nibble
d at my pizza as I noticed that Natsume rarely joined in on the talk. He would make comments every now and then but not too long. It seemed like he was alright with just listening in.
So that's it for the third chapter! What did you guys think? Suggestions and creative criticism are very much welcome. :) Anyway, I am not sure when I would be able to update again since I have classes now starting this week. I just want you to know that I'll try my best and write as fast and upload as fast as I possibly can.
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