A/N: Sorry for the long wait! I posted in my 2nd Author's Note on my other fanfic that I would update Chapter 3 last Saturday but I didn't. I had a hard time typing this, that's why. I think this is a bit longer. Anyway, here it is, Chapter 3! Enjoy!
Thank You, moonacre99, for reviewing on the previous chapter, Chapter 2.
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Cinderella, the nerd girl?!
by: camille36
Chapter 3: crimsoneyes
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Natsume: What is this annoying girl doing here?
Me: I'm here for my friend, that's all. And who are you calling 'annoying'? I know that I mustn't join in your problem, but any problem my friend gets in gets me involved. Maybe YOU have the biggest problem!
I even pointed my finger at him.
Natsume: Nice speech. Got an addition? It seems like you two have been the best of friends in just a short period of time. Listen, you nerd girl, a mistake will always be a mistake. That mistake he did made my dad mad at me. He never listens to me, he never understands me, anything. So, if I would forgive that person, that might happen until I die.
Natsume defended for his right, and left with his teammates.
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We went back to the classroom for class, of course.
Ruka: You don't need to do that; I can handle it by myself.
Me: You think you would handle that by yourself? You were being laughed at by him and his teammates and you're saying you can handle it by yourself?
Ruka: …
I looked at my watch to change the topic.
Me: Oh no! We're almost late! 2 minutes left! Let's go!
I pulled Ruka quickly and ran as fast towards the classroom. When we reached it, I thought we're almost late when I forgot that I always advance my watch to 5 minutes. Well, I had no choice. I couldn't think of another topic to talk about and decided to bring him back to the classroom. I noticed that Natsume was already there. I'm having a second idea what mistake Ruka had done because after all this time, he hasn't told me about it yet.
Well, back to class mode. This time, I was listening attentively since I'm trying to forget the incident earlier. But after a few minutes, I'm getting irritated and I don't know why. It feels like somebody's watching me, so I searched the classroom. If it's a ghost who's staring at me, I would immediately scream and run out of the classroom. So I checked to see who it was, and I found out it was Natsume giving me a deathly glare.
What's wrong with him? The issue earlier was just an accident. I was just defending my friend, that's all. And now he's mad?
That's natural after all. I'll forgive him this time, but if the incident happens again, I don't know what I'll do to that retarded guy… maybe when that time happens, his coffin would be ready as he falls down from my action.
Finally, after 3 hours of classes, it's dismissal time! I get to go home already. From now on, I'll manage to go home with Ruka, since my friends go home early and I discovered that our houses are almost a few meters away.
Ruka: Uh, Mikan, is it true that you're being treated suspiciously by your family?
Me: Uhm… yeah. How did you know?
Ruka: I have my sources. Anyway, why would they do that to you? Aren't you getting mad at them?
Me (shakes head): Nope, because I know that they're doing that because they love me.
Ruka: They love you? I don't think so. Doesn't a family have equal responsibilities and never depend on others?
Me: I believe in them. I'm sure that what I'm saying is true.
After a few minute walks, we finally reached my house.
Ruka: Well, here we are. Are you sure you're okay?
Me: Yup. Thanks again.
Ruka: For what?
Me: For being my friend. Because this is the first time I met someone like you. Thanks.
I smiled back at him, a smile that I haven't done for awhile. And with that, I noticed that a little blush appeared on his cheeks.
Ruka: R-really? Aw, shucks, I'm not different from the others actually. Anyway, since you're fine, I'll head home myself too.
Me: Bye! Take Care!
Ruka: Bye! See you tomorrow!
I was about to head inside when he said something back.
Ruka: Oh, when you need something, don't hesitate to call me!
Me: Hmm…okay!
I replied with a cheerful smile. He blushed again, but this time, it was redder. Then I stopped thinking about it and headed inside.
But as I headed inside, I was surprised that my mom suddenly appeared in front of me.
Mom: What took you so long? Is it because you're having a date with that guy?
Me: What guy? Who? Ruka?
Mom: So his name is Ruka, is he? From now on, you're not allowed to see him anymore in going home. Understand?
Me: But, Mom-
Mom: No 'buts', young lady! Now go to your room! And after a few minutes, make us dinner!
I just followed my mom's order. It's the usual routine anyway. I got dressed up in my room. Also my usual routine, I checked my phone to see if 'that person' has replied to my message already.
Flashback (yesterday)
Aw, I'm getting bored. It's a Saturday and there's no school today. Might as well grab my phone and text my friends how they're doing.
girlgenius01: Hey guys! How are u doing? I need some1 2 talk 2… I'm so bored ryt now…
Send to: nonokoxmisaki06, pinkgirl, iceprincess, and imaihotaru
After a few minutes, no one has still replied to my message. Darn, maybe Ruka can…
girlgenius01: Hey, how r u doing? I need some1 2 talk 2… can we talk?
Oh no. I think I don't have Ruka's number registered here. He gave it to me before but I forgot to register it here in my phone…
After a few minutes, I think I remembered his number, but I wasn't quite sure of it. Okay, I'll just use this one!
Send to: 09272746766
I hope this is Ruka's number…
After a few minutes, someone replied. It was the number I registered of Ruka!
1 message received
09272746766: Do I know u?
What?! And I thought it was Ruka. I was 70% sure that number was Ruka, but I was wrong.
girlgenius01: May I know who this is?
Send to: 09272746766
How will I text Ruka this time?
1 message received
09272746766: Well, I suppose you can call me crimsoneyes as a name. And u are?
girlgenius01: I'm girlgenius01. Nice to meet u… uhm, can I just have u as a txtmate?
Send to: crimsoneyes
Well, I have no choice. I don't know Ruka's number and none of my friends are replying.
1 message received
crimsoneyes: Uh, hey girlgenius01… Sure, I can be a txtmate since I'm really looking 4 1 and I'm so bored…
girlgenius01: Same here! I have no chores here at home and my friends aren't replying 2 my message…
Send to: crimsoneyes
1 message received
crimsoneyes: Haha… well I am too! I've been resending all my group messages 2 my pals all day and no one really is replying… weird… we're the same.
girlgenius01: Wow… must be a coincidence… anyway, what are we going 2 do?
Send to: crimsoneyes
1 message received
crimsoneyes: I don't know… let's be friends?
girlgenius01: Sure, why not? So again, what r we going 2 do?
Send to: crimsoneyes
1 message received
crimsoneyes: Uhmm…
girlgenius01: Let's get to know each other better! So, what school r u attending?
Send to: crimsoneyes
1 message received
crimsoneyes: Gakuen Alice. Why?
girlgenius01: No way. Really? Then we're going on the same school! Then that means you're living in Tokyo too, ryt?
Send to: crimsoneyes
1 message received
crimsoneyes: Way. I study in Gakuen Alice. And I live in Tokyo.
girlgenius01: Woah. Freaky! We're both bored and looking 4 a txtmate since our friends aren't replying, we go to the same school and we both live in Tokyo! So, what's your real name?
Send to: crimsoneyes
Wow. I didn't know after all this time crimsoneyes is also studying in Gakuen Alice... maybe I can find him/her tomorrow.
Weird. After a few minutes, he/she still isn't replying. Maybe he/she doesn't want to tell me his/her real name…
End of Flashback
Until now, he hasn't replied yet. I'll text him/her:
girlgenius01: Hey, if you really don't want 2 tell me ur name, it's okay… but pls reply that back to me so that I would know… I'll just ask u some other time. :) But by the way, are you a he or a she? It's because I'm having a hard time to identify you, sorry...
Send to: crimsoneyes
That should do it. Hope crimsoneyes replies soon…
Mom: MIKAN! Where are you? It's time to cook dinner!
Oops. I totally forgot about dinner.
Me: Coming!
I headed downstairs and immediately cooked for dinner.
A/N: Whew! That was a long one. But the future chapters may be longer. So expect that way! Thanks for reading Chapter 3. Please review! Until I update soon! ^_^