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Reminder: PLEASE GREET ME SINCE THIS IS A VERY, VERY SPECIAL DAY: AUGUST 7. It's the day I liked my crush. I liked him since last year!! Happy 1st anniversary!!

And I've been taking Creative Writing courses, so you may see some improvements! Enjoy!

Here's Chapter 15…

DISCLAIMER: Just want to remind you… I don't own Gakuen Alice. It belongs to someone else!!

Chapter 15 – Stranded in a Blizzard with You

Winter… just imagine the snow falling from the skies, landing on your warm hands and melting within; it feels great.

Mikan, Natsume and their other friends went along to their trip going to Switzerland for their winter vacation. It was Mikan's first time on a plane… so there may be weird things that could happen inside the plane.

Inside the plane:

"You idiot! You puked on my jacket… and this was my favorite!" Natsume exclaimed

"Sorry Natsume! I'm really sorry! It's just my first time on a plane… and I get really nervous and I get dizzy, like when I board on a boat--." Mikan replied as she continues to throw up in a plastic bag. "Well… Merry Christmas!"

"I'll have my merry Christmas when we get down…" Natsume murmured as Ryu went to him and offered a handkerchief.

"Here. I know you feel uncomfortable when someone throws up on you." He said with a friendly smile.

"Thanks." Natsume replied as he took the handkerchief and wiped it on the spot where Mikan threw up on. Then, he took off his jacket and went to the washroom to take off the smell.

While Natsume was in the washroom, Ryu sat down with Mikan.

"So this is your first time on a plane…" Ryu said and Mikan nodded with a clueless look. "Don't worry. Your dizziness will wear off soon. We're going to land at Canada soon."

"Good. I don't enjoy planes." Mikan told Ryu as he laughed.

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"We're here!!" Mikan exclaimed as she jumps for joy.

"Mikan, wear your jacket or--," Ryu said but it was too late… he saw Mikan, freezing and shaking while chopsticks of ice grew in her nose.

"It's freezing…" Mikan said, shivering while looking at the gang.

"What are we waiting for, sister? Let's go inside!" Hikari, Mikan's sister, said as she and Anna and Nonoko went inside.

While Natsume sees Mikan and Ryu, he smirked at them and whispered, "I don't care if you two would freeze to death."

"If you don't care then why are you jealous?" Luna asked Natsume.

"Tch. Whatever." He said as he entered the room, leaving Luna, feeling awful.

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"Mikan, what are you going to do first?" Anna asked Mikan

"Hmm… I feel tired from the trip. I guess I better take a nap." Mikan replied, and then she yawned as she stretched her arms. She asked a person where the rooms are, and she disappeared along with her.

"Gee. Mikan sure loves to sleep." Anna said

"Well, that's what we expect from Mikan." Nonoko joined in.

"I'll be taking a tour around. I'll be back in time for dinner." Hikari said.

"Hey Ryu! What are you going to do first?" Natsume asked

"Me and Luna are going ice skating. How about you?" Ryu asked

"I'll be staying at the fireplace." Natsume replied as he went another way.

And they went on separate ways…

They met again for dinner time… except Hikari was missing, so Mikan decided to look for her.

"Hikari, Hikari! Where are you?! Hikari, Hikari!!" Mikan called and called, but she didn't hear anything from Hikari.

"Ryu, have you seen Hikari?" Mikan asked Ryu, but all Ryu can say was "no".

"Hey Mikan. What were you shouting about?" Anna and Nonoko appeared.

"Hikari's missing. I have to find her!" Mikan said as she continues to search for Hikari.

Luna was all alone, watching the snow fall from her place, through the window.

"Natsume… I… really like you." She murmured, and gave a sigh after. While sitting down, Mikan approaches her and asked, "Luna, do you know where Hikari is?"

Luna knew where Hikari was, since she joined her in the hot springs. But, instead of telling Mikan the truth, she told her a lie.

"Hikari told me that she forgot her bag from the other building. But with the strong blizzard, and with the cable cabs closed, I think she may be stranded out there." Luna replied.

Mikan balled her fist after hearing the news. And then, she ran leaving Luna behind.

"I'm sorry, Mikan. I had to lie to you." Luna thought as she closed her eyes.

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A few minutes have passed, and Mikan didn't return for dinner yet. Suddenly, Anna and Nonoko began to worry.

"Where's Mikan?" Anna asked

"She's been looking for Hikari a very long time now! And I'm hungry!!" Nonoko replied.

"What are you talking about?" a voice was heard.

"Your sister's been looking for you." Anna replied with a down tone.

"Wait… Hikari!!" Anna and Nonoko both reacted. They turned around and hugged her really tight

"What's wrong?" Hikari asked while being squeezed by Anna and Nonoko

"Mikan's been missing. She said that she was looking for you. Did you see her?" Ryu asked.

"No, I haven't. I went to the hot springs, and then I took a hot bath. Why?" Hikari asked. Luna was trying to walk away, but Ryu caught up with her and held her shoulder.

"You know, we haven't heard your side of the story…" Ryu said as Luna hesitates on whether to tell the truth, or say a lie. It was pretty obvious that she's guilty just by looking at her face, and they know that Luna may be one of the reasons why Mikan is missing.

After a few minutes…

While Natsume was walking towards them, he sees Hikari, shouting at Luna.

"WHAT?! How could you?! All you think about is yourself! And now you cause Mikan to be trapped in…" Hikari yelled at Luna. Hikari was crying and crying. Natsume butts in to know what's going on.

"Mikan's missing." Ryu said

"What do you mean?" Natsume asked

"Luna told Mikan that Hikari forgot her luggage at the other building. Without minding, she runs towards the snow just to find her." Ryu replied

"You know that Mikan's really naive. Why did you do this?!" Nonoko yelled

"I… I didn't know what I was doing… I'm sorry." Luna murmured.

"She might die out there! You know that the blizzard's really strong!" Anna said. When Natsume heard this, without hesitating, he got his coat, wore his goggles and rode on a motor vehicle. He wanted to save Mikan no matter what.

Those who were left inside the building were shocked to see how Natsume had the courage to go in search for Mikan.

"Natsume's a really tough guy." Anna said

"But will they return?" Hikari asked

"I hope so. All we have to do is to put our trust to God." Nonoko said, "By the way, why did Natsume even try to save Mikan? I mean, we can call someone else to save Mikan."

Ryu smiled after what Nonoko had said. "There are some reasons that can't be explained so easily."

He went on a dangerous journey between life and death, in search of the dear brunette he had learned to love. He didn't mind that he was freezing from the blizzard. All that matters is that he can bring back Mikan, alive.

On the other hand, Mikan laid down on the ground. Her tears we're becoming little ices, and she was ready to die.

She said to herself; "I can't die yet, There are so many things that I still have to fulfill." She said as she tries to visualize her dreams, "I want to publish my current story so I can be known once more. And then, live in a house on my own, with the two most important people in my world, Hotaru and Hikari. And, I want to have my own wedding… at the aisle, waiting for me… is…" she says as she sees Natsume smile in front of her. "HEY WAKE UP!!"

"Mikan, you baka, wake up!!" Natsume shouted as Mikan tries to open her eyes. Mikan takes a look on who that person was. She whispered his name; "Natsume"

"I'm here to rescue you. The motor vehicle ran out of gas. Can you stand up?" he asked, but she was too weak, so Natsume lifted her up, and they walked to the nearest shelter that they can find.

Luckily, they found an empty cottage to stay. He lay down the cold brunette on the carpet, and lit the fire in the chimneys. He was also cold that time, but what was important was that she was well.

He wrapped his jacket around her, hoping that she'll get warm. And he lent her, his gloves to protect her. He even hugged her to keep her comfortable. While he hugged her, she let a tear drop out of her closed eyes.

"Natsume…" she thought.

They stayed like this for the night. No one found them yet… until

"BANG"

The door was opened by a group of men who were searching for the two. The two were awakened by the noise that occurred.

"Oh! For heaven's sake, you are in good hands!..." one of them said, "and sharing a scarf."

Mikan looked at Natsume. She noticed that they were wearing the same scarf, and was surprised!

"Oh. My. God." Mikan said

"Well, this is pretty awkward." Natsume uttered as Mikan also noticed that Natsume was holding her hand.

"Ermm… Natsume… you can let go of the hand." Mikan said, but instead of letting it go, he tightened the grip.

"I'm never letting you go…" Natsume told her.

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"Hikari, good news! We found them!" Anna and Nonoko reported Hikari. Tears of joy flowed on her face.

"You found mommy and daddy?" Youichi asked Anna

"Yep. And they're completely safe." She replied

While on the other hand, an angry woman was standing, watching the three happy. She was full of anger and jealousy, that she wanted to take her revenge.

A certain fellow came to her and said; "Instead of making yourself happy, why can't you make them happy? Would you want everyone to suffer because of your selfishness?"

"I thought you liked Mikan, Ryu?" she said

"I like Mikan. I'm just waiting for the right time to court her." He replied

"What do you mean?"

"Mikan and Natsume's marriage isn't real. But… they won't act like they love each other in front of Youichi forever. They would break up soon."

"I know, but why do I get the feeling that I'm still not content of that divorce?"

"It's because you're missing something… Natsume's love."

Silence filled the room for a moment, and then;

"You're right Ryu. Maybe I should consult you more often." She said as she faked a smile, and walked away.

End of Chapter 15

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Well, minna-sama, how was Chapter 15? Awful? Dramatic? Disgusting? State your comments and review!

I may update a little late… OKAY!! Maybe next month! But I know you're patient enough…

Here's a preview of the next chapter:

"Natsume, I can't stay like this forever."

"What do you mean?"

"I think… we should break up."

Surprised? Shocked? Me too… a little. But it's really tragic. Please review!!

Hana-chan!