A/N: I'm so-so sorry for the late update! I promised that I would update every week but I failed! Please forgive me... The reason why I didn't update last time because I haven't written a new chapter yet! Lazy me... ^_^ I'm having writer's block at the moment and I had this chapter made out of my mind! As in totally out of my mind! But don't worry, I'll do my best on the next chapters, but I think I might not update every week anymore. Maybe I might update back in January or so. I'm really sorry! Hope you understand my situation...
Anyway, here's Chapter 7! But I think this chapter's not that good. On my opinion. But I hope you like it. Enjoy! Reviews people! :)
Disclaimer: I do own a laptop, but I will NEVER own Gakuen Alice.
Thank You, for those who reviewed on the previous chapter, Chapter 6.
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Morning. The alarm clock I set last night was the thing that made me wake up, but I think my eyes don't want to. The sun's rays were beamed at me, causing me to cover my face with the pillow I used for my head.
But after a little while, someone just suddenly came in through the door and didn't bother to knock anymore.
Hikari: Knock knock. It's morning, dimwit.
Me: Didn't you notice the 'Do not disturb' sign, dimwit?
Haha. Such a thing would deserve her. Come on. Just walking through someone else's rooms is a rude thing to do. Doesn't she know the meaning of the word 'privacy'?
Hikari: Ugh! On the hell of your face! You thought I would come by here your room to tell you we've accepted you in our family now but you got that all wrong. I'm here because I've got something to talk about.
With that, I forced myself to wake up from the bed but not completely. I simply yawned with my arms fully stretched in the air, as I rub my temples.
Me: Yeah, what is it?
Hikari: This.
She held out a magazine from her hidden hand, at my sight was Gakuen Alice's school paper, and threw it at my bed. Then suddenly, her mood, from serious but sarcastic changed to an energetic one.
Hikari: Oh-oh! I knew Natsume-sama has such hidden talent~!
I was bewildered by her expression. With her look, she even had stars on her eyes, grinning to herself like there's no tomorrow. I scanned the magazine she threw at me, and what caught my attention was the article about Natsume. It stated:
From MVP to Pop Star?!
There might be a typographical error in the title. Let's see… Nope, it's correct. The legendary basketball team captain Natsume Hyuuga, who was just awarded as 'Most Valuable Player' last month, wasn't expected to have such talent! The whole staff caught him singing in the Music Room, and he had such a brilliant voice! The staff was awed by his performance, that made them ask when he started this hobby, but he immediately walked out of the room, maybe due to total embarrassment. In fact, it was the first time the staff have witnessed this kind of situation, but actually, it's a bit rare to happen. Too bad he walked out of the room, because they were expecting to know more details from him.
The only detail that the staff had gathered is that the song he sang is entitled 'I think of you.' They found that out when he was about to walk out of the room, and they noticed it was in the front of the papers he was grasping that time he walked out, with the lyrics on it. Anyway, watch out for more because the staff is currently stalking around him hoping to get more juicy details! Tune in to the next issue!
You've got to be kidding me. Him, singing? It's totally impossible. I mean, the jerk who's always insulting me, loves music, especially if it's pop music! Oh come on! And I thought his taste was rock. Ha.
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Cinderella, the nerd girl?!
by: camille36
Chapter 7: My punishment
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The wind was getting hard and cold again outside. The snow has stopped, but the temperature hasn't changed one bit. I forgot that Christmas is fast approaching, and I noticed that I might spend it a lot different this year. Last year, I spent Christmas in Hotaru's house with the whole group, but this time, it looks like I'll be spending it at home... alone. If it's Christmas which is approaching, then that day will come sooner...
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I think it's about time for Hikari to awaken from her deep slumber of emotion. Shortly, back to her oh-so-enchanting mood.
Me: Here, take it back. I don't need it anyway.
I threw her back the magazine, just like the way she threw it at me a while ago.
Hikari: Actually, I didn't tell that I would allow you to keep it. And who said you can? Like hell would I give this to you? Especially that Natsume-sama has a picture here! And as you know, Natsume-sama is only mine. MINE, I say!
Hikari countered, with a smirk plastered on her bubbly face.
Me: And who said I like him? Like worse than hell! I can't even take to look at his face!
Hikari: Take back what you said!
Me: Nuh-uh! Unless you make me.
Hikari: Why, you… bi-
Her sentence was cut by Mom's statement.
Mom: MIKAN! Where's breakfast?! Come down here this instant, or else you won't get to eat the whole day!!
Crap. Unlike heavy chores, I haven't experienced that yet. Especially if the person you're referring to is a glutton. Haha. Silly me. But it's a good thing I always have spare biscuits hidden under my bag just for emergency purposes. Those biscuits are practically hidden, that even Hikari can't find. But I still don't have the guts to only eat a pack of biscuits for a day. Maybe if I try? Nah, I might end up with uncontrollable diarrhea. What the heck?!
Me: Saved by the bell, dimwit. Looks like Mom is expecting me to cook breakfast already. Adieu~!
Hikari: Grrr…! The nerve of that girl…!!!
Wait. How come I was harmed by Narumi-sensei's expression? Ugh! Never mind. If you could only see the expression on her face, you would really laugh your pants off! Totally. She looks like being chased by a bee until she's pissed and dead tired! Yeah, you won't believe me.
Mom: And what took you so long? I said you must come down in an instant and it still took you 2 minutes to come down. Maybe you have gotten fat, is that so? It took you a long time to come down because you had a hard time carrying your body? Tsk tsk tsk. I think I know what you deserve.
She snorted, as she taps her foot with her arms crossed in front of her chest.
Mom: You won't be eating the whole day!
You won't be eating the whole day. Yay, it came true. Uncontrollable diarrhea, here I come. Biscuits, you will be eaten at last. And world, thank you for giving me the greatest Mom ever.
The greatest Mom ever…
…ever…
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You won't be eating the whole day…
You won't be eating the whole day…
…the whole day…
…whole day…
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Just then, I didn't realize my body was an empty shell at that moment and my soul flew into the air.
You won't be eating the whole day…
You won't be eating the whole day.
WHAT. THE. HECK.
Now I realized my significance to this world.
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I would curse the calendar that it's Saturday today, and that it's snowing hard outside. If there's school, I would luckily buy a bagful of snacks at the canteen so that there wouldn't be a problem. But unfortunately, I'm also grounded so I'm not allowed to buy at the market! But I'm curious if how are they going to cook for themselves. I mean, I'm the only one who can cook from this house, despite of Hikari getting a failing grade in Home Ec. I bet the only thing she could cook is monster soup. Talk about that, huh?
Ugh. I'm fidgeting every bit of the biscuit I had. Since it only had 3 pieces, I savored each for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sigh. I feel pity for myself. Actually, it's been a long time since I pity myself, ever since Dad left me. I was like a lost child that time, hoping my suffering would end in a matter of time. But it wasn't granted, until this time. After all the years I've spent Christmas, there wasn't a time I wished for a material gift. I wished for myself, 'I wish my suffering would end.' and it is the wish I'm never letting go. As I wish for that, I cry myself to sleep the countless nights spending without Dad by my side, enduring the pain that I'm encountering. Until now, I still feel that pain and I think it would take a long time before that pain vanishes. But as of now, I'm not losing hope, and I'm sure that wish will come true.
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After several hours, I think I'm feeling a sudden pain in my stomach. Well, that's only natural for someone who doesn't eat properly. But when is the uncontrollable diarrhea going to burst? Who knows? Maybe my Mom might feel guilty for not letting me eat the whole day and might accept me in the family already for seeing me with such a serious sickness. Maybe, if I pretend that I'm sick? Nah, I'm not good at acting either. Anyway, I'll just forget about it.
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Just as I thought. They ended up buying their own food since they don't know how to cook. I knew of it when I was curious of how they're going to eat.
Hikari! Aya! Dinner time! I bought your favorite!
I heard Mom call them. I think it's the first time Mom was the one who bought the food, because before, when they wanted food from outside, they still ordered me to buy it.
As they ate dinner, I also ate the last piece of my biscuit. I decided to cover myself with my blanket because I could smell the scent of the food they're having downstairs and it makes me savor for more food. I had to make sure I won't smell it, because every time I smell food, my stomach aches worse.
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I ended the day with praying. I didn't pray how many unfortunate things happened today but I prayed how many blessings I received; I was able to keep a biscuit under my bag, that if I don't have one, I would probably be dead right now, and still, I was able to enjoy myself even in my own room.
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MIKAN! Where's breakfast?! Come down in an instant!
As I heard Mom's voice, I quickly rushed down the stairs, looking carefree and energetic this time, since it's the first time I slept early because I didn't have any chores to make last night.
Me: Right here, Mom!
She was surprised with my sudden appearance. In a blink of an eye, I was already there in front of her.
Mom: What took you so……fast?
Me: Didn't you say in an instant? Well, that was an instant. Like cooking instant noodles. Haha.
Mom: Stop joking and start your chores already! You've got a lot to do this day.
Me: Yes!
And before I started cooking breakfast…
Mom: And by the way,…
Me: Hm?
Mom: You're no longer grounded anymore.
Me: Thanks!
I showed my cheerful self again, and this time, to my Mom. For the first time. And with that, she also let out a petite smile showing her own style of gratitude.
A/N: Well, that's it for Chapter 7! I hope you like it! I think some won't because some are already excited where Cinderella goes to the ball, etc. Don't worry, that time would come, but not yet. In the future chapters, maybe, or it still might be in the sequel (not sure if there will be one), but there's a 100% chance it will happen, so just keep on reading!
Anyway, I will not take long. Just as I said earlier, I might update by January already. I hope you liked Chapter 7. Don't forget to review! Until I update soon! ^_^