KYA! Minna, arigatou!
Thank you all for supporting this story. I am truly touched. (cries)
Anyway, just to let you know, this story was based on a real incident that happened to me. The only difference is that the best friend is much more popular and "kind" than Hotaru-sama. I mean, seriously, my BFF has about 10 guys chasing her! And the fact that the main character likes the guy, of course. :P
I never considered the fact that doing all these things to poor Mikan-chan was called, "tormenting". However, I thank you all for reading this, and comments are highly appreciated! My theory is that the more depressing the main character is, the more happy the ending will sound. :D
Once again, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading this story.
Anyway, enjoy! (bows)
By the way, I am indeed sorry for upsetting Mikan-fans by doing this to her, but I promise that NatsuMikan fans are indeed going to be happy. And the Rukaru combination appears too, although not as much…
Mikan's POV
I am fine, really.
Okay, maybe not.
I shall consider this a life lesson from Kami-sama forever. I actually think my heart is strengthening!
Then again, maybe not. I mean, why would my heart feel so tight whenever I see Natsume?
Maybe I should visit the doctor. (Sigh. Mikan, face reality, my lord!)
I know I'm overreacting and depressing. However, think about it. I know all of you have a crush. Think about your best friend. If you don't have a best friend, think about a close friend. How would you feel is your crush suddenly told you that he or she liked your best friend?!
(cough) Sorry about that.
The incident in the forest with Natsume and Hotaru is over now. I shall do my best to forget it!
…
I know you're thinking, "Let's see you try…"
Natsume's POV
Is it me, or is Mikan avoiding me?
It's you, Natsume, I promise.
Okay... Are you sure...?
Mikan's POV
Why do I feel so desperate?
Everything in my life is fine, at least, except for the Natsume incident. I mean, I have my friends, I am finally finished with my exams (although with Natsume on my mind, I'm not sure if I did that well), I had just gotten my allowance, ad Persona is now on a break in Hawaii. Meaning that he's practically across the world.
I also have my "Mid-Middle School Division Alice Cruise" which Narumi-sensei organizes every year. I was beyond jubilant when I first got the news, but then Hotaru just had to ruin it by telling me that singles that go on the Mid-Middle cruise get bad luck. Now that I mention it, I'll start looking for a boy right now.
Since Natsume is out of the picture, I can stop worrying about asking him.
I wrote down a list of boys' name, and I eliminated them one by one.
"Koko, nope, he'll try to read my mind," I muttered as I crossed off Kokoro Yomi on my list. "Kitsuneme, hell no… Mochu…? Who is he again? Yuu, good choice, but Anna's got him…"
It went on and on until only one name remained.
Ruka.
I stared at the name and quickly crumbled up the piece of paper.
It just wasn't possible… or was it?