DISCLAIMER: I do not own GA.

CHAPTER 7: Planning for something special

It was a very fine Wednesday morning while Mikan was walking all around the campus since Natsume and Ruka has morning and afternoon practice for today. They were practicing so hard because there was an upcoming major basketball tournament next year. They were already getting prepared since it was already November.

And since Mikan has no cheerleading practice this morning, she was just strolling around not even minding where her feet would take her. She then got to a place with a very beautiful Sakura Tree. The place looked so peaceful. This would the perfect place if you just wanna have some peace and quiet and if you wanna think things over. She then sat in the tree trunk while humming a beautiful and sweet tune.

Natsume was asleep on top of that tree and then he suddenly woke up because he heard a very familiar tune. He then glanced at who that person could be only to find out that the brunette that he loved the most was the source of a tune. "Whoa. Not only that Polka can dance and stuff, I never knew that she could sing so well." He thought. "Oi, Polka Dots. What're you doing here? This is my territory." Natsume said while jumping down the tree

"Oh, Natsume-nii. Why are you here? I thought you have practice?" she said while eyeing her big brother.

"We don't have practice today. The ones on the gym are the newbies who want to try out for the basketball team. They are all auditioning or something like that." He replied while sitting next to Mikan.

"Then how come you're here? Shouldn't you be there at the gym?" she asked.

"I don't wanna be involved in things like that. And besides, Ruka can handle that." He answered. "And what are YOU doing here in the first place? Shouldn't you be in cheerleading practice for flips and other stuff?"

"We don't have one since Coach Takashi is not there."

"But you're the damn cheer leader. You could at least teach your team the new routine."

"I already did, onii-chan." she answered with a smile. "I taught them the routine yesterday and they got it right so we figured out that we'll take this morning as break for all of us."

They were both quiet until Natsume decided to be the first one to break it. "Oi, why were you humming a while ago?" he said while Mikan snapped out of her little daydream.

"Oh, so you heard it? Well, I just felt like humming it since this place was so peaceful. I really love that song." She answered. "Do you remember that one, onii-chan?"

"Hn. That's the one okaa-san used to sing when we were young."

"Hai." She said while standing up and then she dusted her skirt. "Well, I better be going now onii-chan. see you later in class. I still have to talk to Ruka-kun about something. Ja."

She then left the Sakura Tree leaving Natsume wondering in every little way. "Tch. What does she have to do with Ruka?" He thought as he then followed Mikan back into their room. Their teacher that time was Mr. Jinno and he was teaching about how to remove the square roots or radicals without usings the calculator and stuff…

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During their lunch break, Mikan was talking to Ruka and Hotaru. They were talking at Hotaru's lab since it was the safest place they could think of to plan for something without somebody overhearing their conversation.

"Uhm.. I just talked to you guys since I wanted your help. You see, it's already the second week of November and the birthday of Natsume-nii is already near." Mikan started.

"So you wanted us to help you plan something special for him like a surprise party or something like that. Am I right?" continued Hotaru while Mikan nodded with a how-did-you-know-that type of look. "It's typical for a baka like you." Hotaru answered as if she read her mind.

"We would be glad to help you out Mikan." Ruka replied with a smile. "But what kind of party and who will be invited? You and I know very well that Natsume does not want to be involved in big parties that's why he never had a birthday party ever since he was 6. He doesn't even want to be gree3ted whenever it is his birthday since he thinks that it's no big deal for him."

"I know. That's why I just wanted a simple get together. You know, the type of celebration wherein the only ones involved is him, us and immediate family and friends." Mikan explained.

"Ok. That would be good since if you announce it to the public the girls who are drooling all over your brother will definitely come even if they're not invited." Hotaru said as emotionlessly as possible.

"Okay then. Where will the celebration be held?" Mikan asked.

"Baka. Why don't you do it at YOUR house." Hotaru retorted.

"She's right. Because if you do it here in school, the girls who go gaga over him will interfere. And if it's at another place other than the school or at your house, we might have a difficulty in bringing Natsume there." Ruka added.

"Okie dokie. So it's our house then. But how about the food and other stuff?" Mikan asked.

"Other stuff like what?" Ruka asked back.

"Well things like the food, sounds and the like. A party won't be complete without those even if it's just simple." Mikan explained.

"Why don't you ask your mom or just Reika-san to prepare some foon and then I would take care of the sounds and stuff." Hotaru suggested.

"I'll also try to cook some food too. I know something that Natsume really likes." Ruka added.

"Ok then, I'll talk to okaa-san and Reika-san later! Thanks for all of your help!" she said with a big bright smile.

"Don't mention it. I would also want to make Natsume happy so there's nothing to worry." Ruka replied while Hotaru just gave a small nod with a small smile as well.

That day, the ride home towards their house was quiet. Mikan was busy thinking of ways on how to make the surprise party for Natsume perfect to make him happy while Natsume was thinking on ways on how the Crimson Warriors, their basketball team, would be able to beat their opponents, the White Wolves.

"Yey! I will definitely make this party something that Natsume-nii will surely remember! Since Natsume never gets the chance to have some real fun, I think this party will help him unwind a bit. He's always so serious when it comes to stuff like basketball and I think that he really needs a break from all of it. I just hope that he'd enjoy it." Mikan thought.

"Tch. Another stupid competition. What the heck is that for? Those stupid wolves, or should I say puppies never learn to give up. They get beaten by us every single year and yet they still have the guts to compete. They're just wasting their time and MY time. I wonder how will we defeat the hell out of those guys again?" Natsume thought.