Summary: They've been best friends since they were kids. They vowed at each other that they will always be best friends forever. Yes, forever.

Chapter Seven

"Alright. Class dismissed. Take care, everyone!" Narumi smiled, waving his hand. Today is Monday. The day Ruka promised Mikan that he will be visiting her with Nonoko, Anna, and Hotaru. Narumi found out what their plans were and he wanted to visit as well. "Ruka-kun, is everybody ready?"

"Yes, Naru-sensei." Ruka nodded then he looked at Natsume's direction. "Hey, Natsume, you wanna come with us?"

"Where?"

"We're going to visit Sakura today." Ruka smiled.

Natsume looked at Ruka blankly and said. "Don't bother." He started walking away.

"Don't you ever care for Sakura? You just have to visit her once, Natsume." said Ruka.

Natsume bit his tongue. But he let go. "I never cared." And with that, he left. If he visited her, it will get worse anyway. He was the reason why her heart attacked. Why would he care visiting her then? And like what he said before, he never wanted Mikan to be her best friend. Now that they're not best friends anymore, that's another reason why he shouldn't care.

"Hyuuga-san..." Nonoko and Anna watched him go.

Ruka sighed but then he smiled. "Well, let's just go everyone. Let's not keep Sakura waiting. Umenomiya-san, did you have the meal for her?"

Anna nodded. "Hai, Nogi-san. All is ready!"

"Let's go then."

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Mikan had her attention outside the window. It was raining and she was frowning. She doubted Ruka and everyone could visit her today. She sighed. Oh well. Never mind. There's still tomorrow anyway. It has been weeks since she was confined to bed. She misses her own room. She misses school. She misses her classmates. She misses her... Best friend... Badly. Though Natsume has made her sad, she still wants to be there for him. She wants to hug him tight. She wants to smile at him. But it has been so long since she last saw him. Ow. She clenched her fists on the blankets.

"Bah! Natsume no baka! Why didn't you bother visiting me? I miss you sooooooooo much already! Boohoo." Mikan said aloud, puffing her cheeks.

Just as then, someone knocked at the door then it opened. She smiled. It was Ruka! And as promised, he's with Nonoko, Anna, Hotaru, and...

"Narumi-sensei!" Mikan gasped, smiling big.

"Hey, Mikan-chan!" Narumi-sensei hugged her, followed by Nonoko, Anna, and Hotaru.

"We missed you, Mikan-chan!" Nonoko and Anna squealed. "We're so happy to see you!"

"I'm so happy to see you all too!" Mikan chuckled. "I thought you guys won't come because it's raining.

"We're not going to let the rain stop us from visiting you." Ruka smiled.

"Here, Mikan-chan! I made a meal for you! But it's actually snacks. Well, dessert, to make it specific." Anna blushed in embarrassment. She handed Mikan a pink tupperware and a fork.

Mikan opened it and her eyes started sparkling. "Strawberry cake! Thank you so much, Anna-chan!" She exclaimed. Oh, how she misses eating strawberry cakes! And this time, it was made by her friend, Anna! She started eating. "It's amazing ne! Did you make one for the others, Anna-chan?"

"Hai, Mikan-chan. But we ate it awhile ago in school." Anna smiled.

"It's really delicious ne!"

"Thanks, Mikan-chan." Anna scratched her head.

"Mikan," Hotaru started. "How are you doing lately?"

"I'm alright, Hotaru!" Mikan smiled. "And I talk to Ruka-pyon now!"

"That's great to know." Hotaru let out a small smile.

"Mikan-chan, when will you come back to school?" Narumi asked.

"The doctor said that if my feeling better continues, maybe by next week, I can go home." Mikan smiled.

"That's good news." Narumi smiled. "Ever since you were confined, the class was really quiet. It seemed like it has just lost its life."

"Aw, Narumi-sensei!" Mikan pouted.

Hotaru rolled her eyes. "Anyway, Mikan, I hope you get well real soon. Everybody misses you."

"Bah. Not everyone." Mikan rolled her eyes. "Natsume doesn't miss me."

Then everybody went quiet.

Mikan noticed it then she smiled. "Never mind that."

"Ne, Mikan-chan, are you alright with that?" Nonoko asked.

"Alright with what?"

"Alright with the knowing that Hyuuga-san doesn't miss you?" Anna added.

"Well, typical of him." Mikan shrugged. "I'm used to it." She forced a smile then she continued eating the strawberry cake. "But I'm hoping he'd visit though. 'Cause I miss him so much."

"Aw, that's so sweet, Mikan-chan!" Anna squealed.

Mikan sweatdropped. "What's so sweet about that?"

"I don't know. I just felt like I have to say it." Anna laughed.

Mikan and Nonoko laughed as well.

It was already past eight when Mikan's friends left. At least they still visited. Mikan felt really happy because they visited her. Just one more week and she'll be out of the hospital. Oooh, she can't wait! She's getting more and more excited with the thought that she'll be able to see her friends again.

And Natsume.

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