Disclaimer: I don't own Gakuen Alice or any songs in this fanfic.
Previous Chapter
"Next time tell me all those important things about you." Natsume said before walking towards the newly repaired dorms.
"Are you mad Natsume?" Mikan said hugging her boyfriend's arm while walking with him.
When Natsume didn't answer Mikan said "Please forgive me. I'll do anything you want."
"Anything? You should be careful or I might not control myself anymore pin you down and kiss you senseless." Natsume said a light blush in his face.
"Pervert." Mikan said blushing for the millionth time.
BIRTHDAY
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Mikan's P.O.V.
"It so cold this morning." I said looking out my window.
"It is Mikan-sama. It's a good thing your new room is much bigger and has a fire place not just a simple heater." Sia said laying on the hearth rug in front of the fire place.
"I know. I can't believe they gave me a special star room next to Natsume after a week since the incident." I grinned securing my white shawl over my shoulders.
"Indeed Hime-sama." Blanca said preparing breakfast in her human form.
"Breakfast is ready." she said.
"Breakfast! What did you cook for today Nee-chan?" Sia asked in her human form.
"Muffins and Chicken Vegetable Stew" Blanca replied. (A/N:I think a nice hot soup and muffins are great in cold mornings like this. They taste wonderful together)
"It's very delicous Blanca." I said tasting the hot stew.
"Arigatou." she said as we all ate our breakfast.
AFTER BREAKFAST
"Are you meeting Natsume-sama today?" Sia asked.
I sighed and said "I don't know. He's been busy all week. I want to spend time with him but he seems to be avoiding me ever since he knew the truth."
"Don't worry Hime-sama. I sure Natsume-sama loves you very much. There must be a logical explanation why he seems to avoiding you." Blanca said.
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK
"I'll get it!" Sia said unlocking the door to see Chii there.
"Ohayou gozaimasu." Chii greeted.
"Ohayou." I said a little sad but nothingless showed her a smile.
"How are you today Mikan-chan?" Chii asked.
"I'm fine. Is it late already that you have to pick me up?" I asked curious.
Normally she picks me up later than this, maybe after I dry my wet hair.
"No. Narumi-sensei said that there are no classes for today." she said.
I finally notice that she was wearing a simple powder blue square collared blouse with short sleeves, and a pair of white jeans. Blue flats were her shoes and fairly thick black parka hang over her shoulders.
"I see." I said. Another boring day without Natsume.
"Would you like to go to Central Town with me to a buy a gift?" Chii asked.
"A gift? For whom?" I asked.
"Mikan-chan you forgot? It's Natsume-san's birthday tomorrow. We are going to have a party tonight at his special star room which was organized by the boys."
Oh right it's his birthday already. He has been avoiding that I completely forgot.
"I would love too. Wait for me I'll just change my uniform." Mikan said going to her walk in closet.
"Okay I'm ready." I said a few minutes after I went in the closet.
I was now wearing a pink turtle neck blouse with lace trimmings at the end of each sleeves, a white and black tartan mini skirt, black tights and white knee length boots. My hair was tied in a half pony tail with a white ribbon. I was also wearing a pair of onyx earrings and a necklace with an onyx stoned necklace with the Sakura seal carved in it.
"Mikan-sama you managed to dress up like that in just a few minutes?" Sia said amazed by how quickly I dress up.
"Well, I was trained to be a proper lady of the Sakura family. I got training on how to dress up fast." I said putting on my black mascara and Strawberry flavored lip gloss.
"Let's go Chii-chan." I said grabbing my black purse and my Ivory buttoned pullover.
Central Town.
"Why don't we split up Chii-chan, that way we can find presents faster." I suggested.
"I understand I'll go that way. While you go this way." she replied.
"Alright. Let's meet up at Sunset Lounge in an hour." I said.
"Hai." she said before going away.
I was walking through all kinds of boutiques. At first I thought of going to manga shop then I realized that Natsume have so many mangas that he even has a library full of them.
FLASHBACK(2 years ago)
"Hey Natsume could we please finish our scien....." I was following him to a room next to his own. It was absolutely amazing; there were so many mangas. It was like a library.
"Sugoi Natsume! Where did you get all the money to buy all this?!" I gaped as I scanned through the various bookshelves.
"I'm rich idiot." Natsume smirking at me. He was completely mocking me.
"Damn rich bastard." I cursed.
END OF FLASHBACK
I giggled at the memory but I stopped when I saw a familiar couple who just pass by me.
"Permy?!" I shouted abruptly shocked by the fact that she's dating somebody. It's not what you think; she's quite cute once you get pass through that aggressive fan girl attitude.
"Sakura?! Why the hell are you here?" she said.
"I'm looking for something to buy." I said casually.
"Who are you with?" I asked her because I notice her date seemed to be hiding his face from me.
"It's none of your business!" she shouted at me blushing.
My my something Permy is keeping something from the whole class.
"Really......" I said in a very teasing voice.
"Why aren't you with Natsume-sama?" she said her face completely red.
I stopped and looked at her sadly but seriously.
"It's complicated." I said trying not to look at her.
"Something happened between you and him huh?" she said.
She whispered to her date and he left.
"What happen to him?" I said hoping that this change of topic will get me off the hook.
"Don't think that you can change the topic just like that." she said.
"Follow me." she said.
"Why?" I asked.
"Just follow me." she said.
I followed her of course. She might get mad if I didn't. She lead me to a playground but there were no occupants, the reason maybe is it's too cold. It's not yet snowing but its freezing cold.
"So what happen?" Sumire said pointing to the swing near the one she is seated on.
"Why do you want to know happen? Don't you think your date will be jealous if you start chasing Natsume again?" I said teasingly still trying to take the topic out of our conversation.
"I gave up on him." she said not looking at me.
She surprised me again. She gave up I thought she may give up on Natsume maybe in a few more years but I didn't expect it to be this early.
"You..did?" I managed to say but it's barely audible just enough for her to hear.
She nodded and said "So what happen?"
I took a sit in the swing she offered and told her that Natsume has been avoiding me ever since he knew the truth.
"I'm thinking of giving up." I said with sighed.
I was looking at the ground beneath me that I almost didn't notice her standing up.
She slapped me.
"How dare you say those words?! I have been in-love with him for years yet YOU whom he confessed to is giving up that easily!" she said I could see that she's really angry.
I touch my cheek which she slapped feeling the sting.
"Remember these words MIKAN SAKURA I will steal Natsume-sama from you!" she said running off.
"Sumire-san" I whispered.
END OF POV
It was already an hour since Chii has arrived in Sunset Lounge. There is still no a sign of Mikan.
"Where is she?" Chii thought worriedly.
"Waitress may I have the check?" she said.
"Yes ma'am." the waitress said.
"Here you are." After a minute or two the waitress gave her the check which she paid hurriedly.
"Syri come forth!" she said casting spell summoning her familiar which is a nightingale. Which is perfect for her since in the familiar world a nightingale's song heals those who are sick both physical and mentally.
"Syri please find Mikan-chan." she asked.
After a few minutes of spell binding Syri flew to where Mikan is located while Chii followed. Syri stopped and landed in Mikan's shoulder but even though she landed on her she didn't budge and kept looking at the ground below her; her long brunette hair covering most of her face.
"Mikan-chan are you okay?" Chii said looking at her worriedly.
"......."
"Is something wrong?" Chii asked.
Chii saw drops of tears fall to the ground and knew that instance Mikan is terribly lonely.
"Ne, Chii-chan could Syri sing a song for me?" she said still looking at the ground.
"I understand." Chii sighed and look at her sadly.
"Syri, if you may." Chii said.
Syri began singing an amazing yet very sad song.
"Would you like to lean on my shoulder?" Chii asked.
"Yes please." Mikan said as tears continue to fall.
She cried in Chii's comforting arms. They didn't notice that snow was falling already; the beautiful yet sad snow falling from the heavens. An absolute wonder but right now it didn't matter to the girl who is comforting her most precious oujo-sama.
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"Yo, dude why the long face it's your party! Cheer up!" Koko said slapping Natsume in the back.
Natsume glared at Koko which made him shiver and leave to talk to Anna.
"What's wrong Natsume?" Ruka asked his best friend who was not enjoying his own party.
"Everyone is enjoying the party. They're even dancing to the music." Ruka added.
"That idiot is late." Natsume said.
"Mikan? Come to think of it she never showed up." Ruka said.
"How about you ask Lyn-san? I can't asked Hotaru because she went home for the week." Ruka said.
"Look here she comes." Ruka said.
"Um, excuse me Ruka-san, Natsume-san. I'm afraid Mikan-cha I mean Mikan-sama is not feeling well. She sends her apologizes." Chii said.
"What happen to her?" Natsume asked hiding his worriedness and staying calm.
"I'm afraid I'm not in the position to say and you yourself isn't in the position to know either." Chii said for the first time is her life trying to hold back her anger.
"I'm her boyfriend dammit!" Natsume snapped angerily at her.
"Natsume calm down." Ruka warned.
"If I may ask haven't you been avoiding Mikan-sama ever since you found out about the truth about her identity." Chii said in a very calm voice yet it showed firmness and the message of YOUR-GUILTY-BEYOND-ALL-REASON.
"I.....don't know what you're talking about." Natsume hesistantly argued.
"Then I'm afraid our conversation should end know. Mikan-sama's and my gift are in the table along with the others. I'll take my leave now." Chii said.
"Where is she?" Natsume said.
"Shouldn't you know? Afterall you're her boyfriend." Chii said leaving.
"You okay Natsume?" Ruka asked.
"Dammit." he cursed as he jumped from his 3rd floor room balcony.
"Oi Natsume where are you going?!" Ruka said alarmed by his dangerous stunt.
"Natsume..." Ruka said before his best friend disappeared in the shadows.
"Things Natsume will do for Mikan-chan." Ruka said smiling.
"Ruka." a voice said.
"Hotaru you're back...." Ruka said surprised.
"I arrived just now." Hotaru said.
"I see. Welcome back." Ruka said before pulling her to a hug.
"So he finally realized that he's hurting her." Hotaru said.
"Yes." Ruka said.
"They're idiots." Hotaru said.
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"Gosh my eyes must be so red now. I should have just stayed in my room. It's nice and warm there. I'm too tired to go there." Mikan sighed.
"Then you should have just stayed in your room." a voice said.
"But it's impossible with Natsume just next door." Mikan replied casually.
"And why is that?" the voice asked.
"He might hear me cry or something." Mikan said.
"Wait who are you?" Mikan asked.
"Baka talking to someone you don't even know." the voice said.
"Just tell me who you are." Mikan said very annoyed.
"Polka." the voice said.
"Na-natsume, what are you doing here?" Mikan said covering her face with the hood of her jacket.
"Why were you crying?" Natsume asked.
"Shouldn't you know the reason?" Mikan said standing up to leave him be.
"Don't run away from me." Natsume said gripping her wrist.
"I never run away. You did." Mikan said her bangs covering her eyes.
Natsume's grip loosen at what Mikan said. Probably because it's the truth.
"I'm sorry." he said looking intently at her.
"I....don't know anymore Natsume if you really love me or is there some reason why you confess to me. Maybe you just like because I'm easy to get or because I'm not one of your fan girls. It makes me feel so insecure." her voice trembling.
The evening was cold yes, but it seems the air around the two is even colder. A significant silence covered them both.
"What do I have to do to make you believe that I really love you?" he said.
"I....."
Before she can even continue her sentence he locked her with his arms in the Sakura tree and placed his lips upon hers. She tried to break free from his kiss but he nibbled on her lower lip and caused her to gasp letting his tongue slowly to explore her mouth savoring her flavor. Mikan gave up her disagreement to his kiss and kiss him back. There boundaries to each other almost fell down. They can't go any higher than these; they both knew that but they can't help it. The kiss express so much passion and longing to think they didn't leave each other not for years but only weak.
A magic arrow flew towards their way it's a good thing even though they started making out, Natsume's senses where still top notch even if love and lust for Mikan were clearly present in his eyes. He broke the kiss and chanted a shield.
"What is it Natsume?" Mikan said flushed and out of breath.
"Someone just tried to hit us with an arrow." Natsume said glaring at where the arrow came from.
"Stop touching my nee-chan!" a cute voice said from nowhere.
Suddenly a young boy with silver hair came from the ground and tried to punch Natsume from below which he easily avoided catching the young boy's knuckle and flipping him towards the ground.
"Who are you?" Natsume asked trying to shield Mikan from the little kid.
The little boy looked at Natsume and said with teary eyes "Nee-chan he harmed me!"
"What?" Natsume said trying to figure out who he called "nee-chan" until he found Mikan hugging the little boy.
"Natsume how could you flipped You-chan?" Mikan said comforting the "crying" little guy who Natsume saw smirking at him annoying him in the process.
He picked up the kid by his collar and asked Mikan "Who is he?"
"Natsume put him down!" Mikan said.
Natsume reluctantly put him down and asked her again who he was.
"He's my brother." Mikan said hugging the boy again.
Heck,another secret revealed. Mikan's life is so complicated and with Natsume loving her. Natsume's life becomes more complicated. When will this end? Huh Life sucks for them dear readers.
Earns a smack on the head from Natsume
Natsume:You're the one making our lives complicated.
Ruu:cries Mikan-san, Natsume-san is bullying me!"
Mikan: Natsume you jerk!
Natsume: Be careful with your words Polka or you might see what a real jerk is smirks
Mikan:blushes PERVERT
Ruu: Um, excuse me please don't flirt in front me. gets an idea On a second thought please make out all you want. I'll give you my room. closes the door
Ruu:peaks through the small opening in the door Please don't be shy.
Mikan:blushes redder Ruu-chan!
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