Chapter 2:
The Dream and the Hesitation
(Misaki-sensei's P o V)
"Misaki!" I heard someone called my name. "Misaki-sensei! Please wait for me!" I stopped to look, and I saw a blond haired guy running. "I was looking for you all over the place." He shouted exhaustedly then he stopped in front of me. I could feel my brows puckered.
"What do you want?" I asked a little irritated.
"I have an important request, and I hope you could help me with that." He started.
I was shock with his forwardness this time, but I hid it. "What is it, Narumi?" I asked in a bit curious manner. "Hurry, I'm gonna be late." Before saying anything, he looked into my eyes maybe sensing something. I don't really know.
"I want you to look after Sakura Mikan as long as I'm not yet here." He began. "I know, I'm not a nice co-teacher to you because I frequently get some of your 'bean whips' without your permission but I really need your help when it comes to her security." I was totally shock when I heard that, and I don't know what to say. The words slowly sunk in my mind and I felt my jaw fell open. Silence lingered between us, yet I could see that he was waiting for my response. He was eager to push for it even he knew I wouldn't say yes.
"I will try my best to look after Sakura-san." That was one thing that I wanted to do for him, he's the only true person I knew in this Academy. I could feel Naru's happiness. "I will only do that…if you will promise me something." I was trying to control all my feelings. "Just promise me to regain your health…and never... don't you ever…give up." I manage to chock out because I couldn't hold my emotion anymore and tears started to burst out from my eyes. I was a bit ashamed for it, but it felt so good to release it. Then I woke up and found myself crying all alone on my bed and begun to utter, "Naru…" That time, the sun shines spectacularly in my room.
I really need your help when it comes to her security. The words resounded endlessly in my mind. "Don't worry, I will keep my promise. Just, trust me! I already talked to someone who could keep an eye to Sakura-san." I hurriedly did my things, and went to the Elementary Faculty room.
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(Mikan's P o V)
I hurriedly ran the dusky corridor. My eyes started to get blurry and I had to blink many times to seem the way. "Mikan!" Someone called my name somewhere. I'm not sure because I wasn't paying attention to the people around me. It was an unfamiliar voice but it was so soft and serene.
"Who's that?" Show yourself!" I kept my voice firm just to hide any sign of fear.
He emerged in front of me. I don't know where he came from, I was afraid so I took few steps backward. "It's me, remember?" The blond haired, petite guy said when he saw my poker face.
"Err… I don't remember but you look quite familiar." I said in a normal tone as I examine his structure.
"Well, I'm Kaname, Andou's best friend. I have the alice of giving life to stuffed animals." He looked at me, examining my face trying to decipher what's on my mind.
"Oh… Yeah, now I remember. How are you Kaname-sempai?" I smiled. You're such an idiot Mikan! That was for not recognizing my first crush in the Academy.
"I'm fine now. The doctor released me a week a go, but it was only yesterday I came to school." He was still the same, cheerful, friendly, and gorgeous, and now I could see life in his emerald eyes.
"That's great to hear." I didn't do anything but to smile. I wanted him to be happy as he came back to the Academy. "I missed you." I added. I blushed, but only a little.
"Yeah, me too. How's school? Any update?"
"I'm used at this kind of life. I could control my alice now. And..." I trailed off.
"Kaname?" Someone called from afar.
"In here, Tsubasa!" Kaname-senpai called. He waved his right hand for that guy to see. And when that guy reached our location, "What are you doing in here?" Tsubasa-sempai raised his left brow, suspiciously eyeing on me.
"I guess I should go first. Besides, I have some errand to do. See you later guys!" Kaname-sempai walked away, and I knew his primary purpose. After he left, I didn't talk anymore, and I tried to walk away.
"Look!" The middle high school guy began to utter. I stopped from walking. We were thirty-six inches away now. "You know Mikan, I'm not really mad at you. I just wanted to help you, to sort things out." He walked slowly, but deliberately towards me. "You are really important to me." He touched my face with the use of his felt hand. I could see the sincerity in his watery eyes.
"Tsubasa-senpai, I'm not keeping a secret from you and from everyone else." My voice didn't brake. I was a good liar, and it helped a little.
"Don't solve it all alone. Remember that we are all here for you, and we are ready to listen to you, just come to us." Abruptly, he embraced my tiny body.
"…Tsu-tsubasa-…se-sen-pai…" I managed to choke out.
"Hmm?"
"…I…ca-can't… breath…!"
"SORRY!" He screamed. "I'm so sorry Mi-chan!" I hold my chest as I catch for air.
"It's alright senpai." I smiled at him.
"By the way, why are you here? I thought you were at your class." He changed the subject. I was greatful for that.
"I was looking for Narumi-sensei." I answered looking at my shoes.
"I didn't saw Naru-sensei at the teacher's lounge a while ago. Maybe you should go at the Faculty room and look for him there."
"Uhmm...Tsubasa-senpai, I'm very thankful that I have a senpai like you. Someday, I hope I could repay you for the things you've done for me. I love you, Tsubasa-senpai!" I looked at my Fossil watch. "I have to go senpai. See you around." I blew a goodbye kiss. I started to walk away. I grabbed that chance because I felt I won't have another chance to tell things that I yearned to say to him.
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(Tsubasa's p o v)
She walked away, heading to the faculty room. I was very much fascinated that she could tell what she really feels, unlike me. I am a very coward person, and I don't even have the courage to tell her the truth because I sincerely don't know how to start. I wish I could have that chance so that one of these days I could tell everything. The face of Mikan appeared on my mind. Her face was so angelic, and she's so pure and so good. I love her so much, and I wanted to protect her no matter what even if it would cause my life. I am her protector.
"Tsubasa-chan!" The familiar soft voice called out. "I'm finished already." He was approaching me.
"Hey, how was it?"
"It was alright, it wasn't that hard. More on my health status." He said cheerfully. He's not allowed to use his alice. I thought suddenly. "Ah… It was so simple. Let's go now."
"Let's go." He replied. I was eyeing his every reaction. I could see he's happy now, with the thought of being here, with me, with Mikan and especially with Mr. Bear.
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A/N: another edited chapter. I am really sorry but I will update as soon as I finished editing all the chapters. Reviews are very much welcome, but don't be so rude. Thanks a lot!
