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Me: I really like this chapter. Even though I think its kinda short,

Ruka: Why? Why so hyped up?

Me: Because this chapter makes me go "kyaa!!" and "Ohhhh..." and "cuteee!!" and "Nice one!!"

Natsume: Why like that? Why did it become Nice one?

Me: because.. its like this, yo-

BAKA

Hotaru: Spoilers ruin the story. Stop giving away spoilers.

Mikan: imhappy!! Why is there a . . in. . .wait a second, wait a second, wait a second!.

Natsume: Why Polka-dots?

Mikan: I can't say the word . . .Whats happening??

Me: Well, Hotaru said no spoilers. So no spoilers!!

Ruka: Don't mind them. Thanks for reviewing koolasapixels, yamishun, kradraven, purplish024, -FiRe EncHanTrEss-, xXangelicprincessXx, minahoru, and lysabelle! Thank you so much!

It's the Last Day of the festival.(sigh) Everyone is depressed. They didn't want the festival to end after all, because if it ends, it means, its back to classrooms, back to homeworks, back to teachers and back to non-stop studying. The festival really makes students happy. However, if its the last day, it means its time for IT at last. The thing that everyone's been looking forward to. The night for couples. To girls, it seems a dream but to some boys, like Natsume and Ruka, its somehow a nightmare. Yes. Its the Last Dance.

"Last dance?!" Mikan unbelievingly asked her female classmates.

"No one told you Mikan?" Anna asked. They just informed her about the Last Dance.

"No, no one told me. So its for couples eh? and confessions?" Mikan asked.

Anna, Nonoko and the rest of the female population of her class nodded. Except for Hotaru who wasn't in the classroom.

Nonoko smiled, "Its finally the last dance. I hope I can dance with. . ."

Anna, with dreamily eyes, said, "Yes. I hope I can dance with. . ."

"Misaki-sensei? Stop dreaming you two. He won't dance with you." Koko said appearing out of nowhere. Anna and Nonoko chased him around the room. Mikan looked at the other girls,

"So, how about you guys? Who do you want to dance with?" Mikan curiously asked. The girls turned their heads to Natsume and Ruka who were sitting on the back.

"Them? I guess." Mikan said as she sweat-dropped. Then she noticed Hotaru arriving. She ran towards her and asked,

"So, who will you dance with Hota-chan?"

"No one." she said, her voice seems shaky.

"What's wrong? Something happened over there at the technology type attraction?" Mikan asked

"Yeah. The students who bought my inventions were chasing me everywhere telling me they want to have their last dance with me. And thanks to them, I wasn't able to talk to my brother whom I just saw a while ago." Hotaru explained as she sat down.

"Really? And you've finally saw him. Tch. Such luck. Don't worry. I'll help you look for him."

"No need. I know his name and I think everyone does too."

"Who is he?"

"Imai Subaru, a member of the high school council."

Everyone looked at her once they heard the name. Even Natsume and Ruka looked at her.

"Oh him? I met him once, but I thought he's just someone with the same surname as you." Mikan said calmly.

Hotaru stood up, "How? When? Where?" she asked.

Flashback

Mikan just arrived to the academy. As she was looking around the campus, apparently looking for Hotaru, she bumped into someone. The guy somehow looks like Hotaru, older, male version.

"Sorry." Mikan said.

"It's not a problem. So you are Mikan Sakura? The new student?" he asked.

"Yes. Uhm... May I ask you something?"

"What is it?"

"Where is the Sakura Tree near the northern forest?"

The guy pointed at a place, "I saw two guys there, they may help you look for your friend."

"Really? How'd you know that I'm looking for a friend?" she asked.

"I do research on every new students. Because sometimes, some students want information in exchange for. . ."

"Money right?" Mikan said grinning, the guy nodded.

'Him and Hotaru even have the same interest. Money.' Mikan thought.

"Yes. I've got business to do. I'll see you someday." the guys said and started to walk away.

"Who are you sir?"

"Imai Subaru, member of the high school council."

"Thanks!! Subaru-chan." Mikan said. She swear she heard Subaru chuckle.

End of Flashback.

"Anyway, I'll tell Narumi-sensei to let you meet Subaru-chan sometime." Mikan said.

"Thanks." Hotaru said as she sat down fixing her Baka gun.

"What're you doing?"

"Improving it."

"Ok." Mikan said and forced a smile.

'I definitely shouldn't get on her nerves. I don't want to be hit with that upgraded Baka gun' she thought. Unknown to her, everyone inside the classroom were thinking the same thing.

A few minutes later, Mikan went to Ruka and Natsume's desk.

"So, who'll be your partner for the last dance?" Mikan asked. The girls envy her for directly asking the two but they just can't hate her. She was too kind and pretty and sociable. Everything a girl want to be. (maybe)

Natsume stared at Mikan, as she stared back, "I still don't know." Natsume said.

Mikan shifted her gaze to Ruka who answered, "Undecided."

"Me too. I really never expected there will be a dance. I wonder who I'll dance with" Mikan said. Suddenly, as if on cue, the door burst open and boys came into view.

"Please dance with me Mikan-chan!" a boy shouted.

"No, dance with me!" another one said.

Koko snapped, "Maybe, I'll choose from one of them. Thats what Mikan is thinking."

Mikan was about to go towards the boys when Natsume held her hand and pulled her. Now she is sitting on his lap. Everyone looked at the two, even Hotaru glanced at them. Everyone's eyes widened.

'So, you're making your move Hyuuga?' Hotaru thought. Koko caught this and smiled. Hotaru shot him a look. He stopped smiling.

"Why Natsume? Why did you pull me?" Mikan asked. (She's really innocent.)

"Don't go and look for a partner there." Natsume said.

"Why?"

"Because I'm your partner."

"I know you are my partner. The higher-ups decided that." (She's talking about the partner system. Idiot really.)

Everyone fell down anime-style.

'She's really clueless. Its obvious what Natsume wants to say.' Ruka thought. The other girls gave up on asking Natsume. Its obvious he wanted to be partnered with Mikan. Suddenly, Hotaru said,

"Be his partner for the night Mikan. Thats what he want to say."

"Oh. Alright. Its not a problem." Mikan said and smiled.

'Really. How dense could this girl be?' Natsume thought.

Last Dance.

All the girls were jealous of Mikan, well they can do nothing about it. The boys were somehow fine with it because if they complain, well, they will get toasted or burn to crisps. At the dance, Mikan wore an orange dress thats up to her knees. She also has wings on her back. All the other girls on her grade wore wings too. She let her hair down because Hotaru told her to. Meanwhile, Natsume wore a tux. (kyaaa!!!) The two of them were the center of attention. The students were looking at them with dreamy eyes. Wishing she was Mikan or he was Natsume. (though they won't be..hehe) Mikan sat on the seat beside Hotaru who was currently taking pictures of Ruka, Natsume and her.

'Money' she thought as her eyes became money symbols on it. Everyone sweat-dropped.

It was almost time for the last dance. The couples were moving towards the dance floor one by one.

"Ne, Natsume. Let's dance too!" Mikan said and dragged Natsume towards the dance floor. Natsume's fan club did nothing and just watched the two.

As the music changed to a slow, romantic one. Mikan placed her hands on Natsume's shoulders. Natsume placed his hands on her waist. They danced.

'She really looks pretty tonight.' Natsume thought.

'I wonder what he is thinking right now. but I don't wanna read his mind! He has his privacy' Mikan thought.

'Is she reading my mind? I hope not.' he thought

'Should I read it? or not?' she thought.

This continued until the music stopped. Then Natsume held her hand and they walked towards the Sakura Tree.

"Hey," Mikan said and looked at Natsume who was standing in front of her.

"What?" Natsume asked.

"Well, what are we doing here?"

"I..I want to tell you something." Natsume said. Then, he thought of Hotaru's word the other day,

"That girl is dense. She won't know how you feel about her unless you tell her."

"I. . .I. . ." Natsume said as he lowered his head, his bangs covering his eyes.

"You? You what?"

Natsume looked straight at Mikan's eyes. Then, he kissed her. It was soothing and gentle. After the kiss, Natsume ran. Mikan watched as he disappeared in sight. She touched her lips.

'Somehow, I wonder why I can't avoid his eyes.' Mikan thought. She sat down and rested on the tree as she started to think who Natsume is for her.

Me: So, that's it! I told you this makes me go "kyaa!!" and "Ohhhh..." and "cuteee!!" and "Nice one!!"

Natsume: Tch. Pathetic.

Mikan: Thats the word! Kiss. Kiss. Kiss. Now I can say it!

Hotaru: I caught everything on tape.

Mikan: What?

Hotaru: Kidding.

Natsume: I'm going now old hags. (leaves)

Koko: He's just embarassed.

Me: Uhm. . .I'm going now too. I need to finish the future chapters. All the ideas are in my mind.

Ruka: Please Review!! It will definitely be appreciated!

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