Sunlight streaming in, our favorite brunette has awoken with Natsume beside her.
"Eh, Natsume? Wake up!! It's Saturday and Narumi Sensei says we don't have class today!!!" Mikan exclaimed.
Casting an icy stare at Mikan, Natsume has woken up. "Baka, don't you ever say that gay teacher's name again." The fire caster says with a warning note in his voice.
"Geesh Natsume!!!" Mikan says while putting on a stubborn look.
Getting up, the brunette is startled by his hand grabbing hers.
"Don't leave yet, I need to tell you something." Natsume says with serious eyes.
"What??" Mikan says cheerfully.
Taking a deep breath, Natsume explains everything." Listen, don't make me repeat this when I'm finished, but I won't be seeing you for a couple of months, or even a year."
Startled by the insight, Mikan cries out." What???! What do you mean????"
" My sister Aoi is pretty much helpless right now with my dad so I have to go back and take care of them for a while." Natsume says simply.
Bursting into tears, Mikan sobs on the bed. Comforting her, Natsume quiets her down for a little.
"Oi, little girl, you look ugly when you cry, so stop it. Besides, it's not like it's going to be forever until we see each other."
Kissing her for a moment, he gets out of the room leaving Mikan sitting quietly.
"What?????!! What did he do to you?????!!" Hotaru shouts.
"I can't believe him!!! I trusted him in getting you and this is the return? Or thanks a lot????" Hotaru exclaims angrily.
"Quiet dowm Hotaru, I guess he really had to do that,…..even though I'm broken hearted." Mikan whispers.
Getting out her baka gun, Hotaru rushes out searching for Natsume to hit.
"Are you ok Sakura?" Ruka asked.
"I'm fine,…." The brunette says while holding back her tears.
" Mikan!!! What happened???" Anna says.
"Yeah, what happened?" Nonoko(twin of Anna) exclaims.
Koko walking inside reads Mikan's thoughts and tells them." Natsume left her broken hearted, now she's angry at me at telling you guys, now she just reached the level of killing me,…… uh oh. AAAAHHHHHH!!!!"
Whacking Koko, The brunette storms out of the room going to the Sakura Tree.
"Natsume, I thought you loved me,…….." Mikan says while her chin is quivering uncontrollably.
"Polka-dots, of course I love you." Natsume says popping out of nowhere.
Trying to climb the tree, Mikan shoots him an "I hate you" look.
Finally on the tree, she sits while she glares at the boy. Taken back, Natsume is impressed she could climb. Trying to stand on the tree, Mikan suddenly shows a sign that she was going to fall. Stumbling, Mikan falls out closing her eyes shut. Seeing this, Natsume quickly tries to help letting her fall in his arms. Kissing her with relief, Mikan opens one eye seeing Natsume staring at her with his crimson eyes. Locking eyes for a few seconds, Mikan blushes and runs away.
"Mikan!!!!!" Natsume calls out for her.
Looking back, Mikan trips and feels pain all over her body.
In the hospital,…………………..
"Is she okay you stupid doctor?" Natsume says givng him a icy cold glare.
"Uh, yes, of course, and you must be her boyfriend I assume?"
"Yes, so? What are you going to do about that you worthless doctor.
Scampering out the room, Natsume stares at the girl, bubbling with anger inside, Natsume leans in toward her and hugs Mikan. Widening her eyes,the brunette is furiously blushing. Locking his lips against hers, Mikan shuts her eyes afraid.
"I have to go to my family now, take care polka." Natsume says with emotion in his voice.
Smiling that Natsume cares for her, she answers happily." I'll wait for you forever Natsume, I love you."
"I love you too,…………" Natsume says while smiling a rare smile.
A year later,…………………………
"I love you too,………. Echoed in the brunette's mind as she thinks of Natsume. Crying, her friends gather around her as she struggles not to.
Be strong Mikan, be strong. Mikan thinks to herself.
Lurking in the shadows, somebody smiles as he leaves the girl.
"I have always loved you,…Mikan, so stay strong for a little more, I'll be back soon." The person whispers as he leaves.