Chapter 15 True Bestfriends and being fake friends

Months, days, time went on Mikan and Natsume tended to be more closer and closer since there is one thought in their mind, they like each other. Also the same for Ruka and Mikan, he always helps her a lot especially when Natsume is teasing her. And looks like Mikan has taken a liking of Ruka too.

And for that some students from the newspaper club of the school spread rumors like the love triangle of Natsume, Mikan and Ruka. There was also a Natsumikan fans club and Rukamikan fans club and yes to top of it all There was NatsuMikanRuka fans club.

The love team for this year in third year of Gakuen Alice is a lovetriangle between Natsume, Mikan and Ruka. Some girls were envious of Mikan so there was still a NatsuRuka fans club while some boys also envy Natsume and Ruka for there was still a Mikan-hime fans club. Many girls were still confessing their love to Natsume and Ruka since they think that the rumors were not true. While some boys confess their love to Mikan in a indirect way but she so dense to get it and ended up to be friends with them even Yuu who said

Yuu spotted Mikan in the classroom alone and take a deep breath to talk to her.

"Hey Mikan-chan you're so cute do you mind if we go out together?" Yuu said blushing and smiling at Mikan.

Mikan just looked at him and said"Hmmm. Okay. Let's go to the library since I want to read some books." She said flashing a big smile at him.

Yuu just sweatdropped and thought 'She's so dense.'

"Ok. We can go there I guess."

And also even Mochu and Tsuji who thinks that Mikan is so cute.

Natsume even tease Mikan more often so her attention was only hers and not from the other guys while Ruka just continue to be nice to her.

Narumi's restaurant was even a success and it was named Sakura blossoms. It gained popularity to people and even rich people go there because of his great foods.

For now it was already the month of October. The weather tends to be colder since winter season is coming soon.

It was already morning and it's time for Mikan to wake up. But thanks to the alarm clock that cause Mikan to wake.

Mikan yawned and look at the clock that reads 8:00 AM and there's only 30 minutes left to prepare.

"Wahh…I need to change already." Mikan said and started to do her usual routine. She still ties her hair into pigtails and quickly run downstairs and saw her father.

"Ohayo gozaimasu daddy!" Mikan said while quickly munching on her food and within 2 minutes she finished it.

"Here's your bento Mi-chan." Narumi said. "And say Hi for Natsume and Ruka for me.

"Hai. See you around dad. Take care of yourself in the restaurant." Mikan said already walking off and calling her cousins.

Natsume, Aoi and Ruka was already in front of her house waiting for her (Since they became closer now they all went to school together but Mikan suggested that they should just walk so they will not attract attention.)

Mikan and Nobara greeted them as well as Aoi and Ruka all except for Youichi and Natsume.

"You're such a slowpoke…."Natsume said smirking then continued "water melons.."

Mikan just felt her face heat up out of furious then she screeched "Wahhhh Natsume no Hentai!!!" and she glared at him. "Stop peeking on me.."

"You're the one showing them to me clumsy idiot.." Natsume said then already walking off.

"Hmmmpphhh.." Mikan said then looked away.

Ruka came besides her and looked at her bag with many keychain. "Hmmm..you're bag has many key chains. Do you always collect them?" Ruka said smiling at her.

"Yeah and it's all my collection for my bag ." Mikan said showing it to him.

Ruke seems to noticed the rabbit keychain and said "You're rabbit keychain is so kawaii.."

Mikan looked at it and took it off her bag. She smiled at him and offered the rabbit key chain to him. "You can have this since I know that you like rabbits so much." Mikan said handing it to him.

Ruka hesitated at first then he stared at Mikan and saw her smiling to him. He blushed and took it from Mikan. He blushed so hard when he realized that their hands were touching he continue to hold her hand like that while staring at her as Mikan was also staring at him. They just blushed and let go of each other hands.

"Ahmm..anou gomen ne." Ruka said blushing and can't look at Mikan.

Mikan just smiled at him but her cheeks were also red and said "Daijoubu.

Ruka looked at the rabbit keychan in his hand and said "But this is one of you collection Mikan-chan. This might be precious to you."

"Nahh…I only bought it somewhere since I think it's cute. And I want to give this to you since we're friends." Mikan said happily.

"Oh…Arigatou Mikan-chan. I will always treasure this." Ruka said showing a charming smile and soft eyes.

Mikan just stared at him and flash a big smile. "You're welcome Ruka-pyon."

Ruka continue to stare at the rabbit keychain that was given by Mikan. 'I will always treasure this and will take care of it. And most of all I also like this thing since Mikan-chan gave it to me." He thought smiling happily while Mikan just looked at him who was also smiling.

Natsume and Youichi were talking as well as Aoi and Nobara. Ruka find it as a chance to confess his feelings to Mikan since they were ahead of them.

Ruka looked at Mikan and take a deep breath. "Anou..Mikan-chan.." He said topping in his tracks.

"What's wrong Ruka-pyon?" Mikan said looking at Ruka and also stopping in her tracks.

Ruka looked directly into her eyes with a blush on his face and said "You know…you're more than friend to me.."

"I think I like….." Ruka was interrupted by Mikan who looked closer at him and smiled.

"Now that you've said it I also thought you as more than a friends.." Mikan said smiling

Ruka just stared at her and blushed but Mikan continued her speech and said "I think I should call you from now on bestfriend no.1 among the boys. I never had a bestfriend guy before. I always call my stuff penguin in my house bestfriend no.1. And now you're my mr. penguin. You're my bestfriend no. 1. You look like a penguin since penguins are very nice and so cute." Mikan said smiling at Ruka and continued on his tracks.

Ruka just froze and felt the wind blows him. But still he gained back to his senses and walked besides Mikan and smiled. 'Well you wouldn't know it all started with the bestfriend thing.'

"Alright I will be you're bestriend no. 1 then. We can call each other's name in bestfriend." Ruka said smiling.

"Oh yeah? Wow thank you so much bestfriend." Mikan said happily and gave him a quick hug.

Ruka just blushed at this and laugh with her.

As for Natsume, he looked behind and saw them laughing. He just called out for them and said "Hey quick your pace you two or we will gonna be late."

"Yeah." Mikan and Ruka said.

Mikan run in front of them and pinch Natsume's cheeks so hard and said "You're so cuteeee Natsume." Mikan saiwl laughing.

For that Natsume pinched her cheeks hard too and said "Ang you're so cuteeeeee to Mikan." Natsume said smirking. They continue to pinch each other cheeks so they ended up having a very red cheek.

"Wah that really hurts Natsume." Mikan said quicking her pace and holding her cheeks.

"You're the one who started it." Natsume said smirking.

Mikan just quickened her pace and Natsume also quick her pace so they walked side by side.

Ruka notice this and also walked besides them with Mikan in between.

Youichi, Aoi, and Nobara seems to noticed this.

"Wow both of them are very attached to Mikan-nee." Aoi said smiling.

"Yeah. Since Mikan-nee has a friendly nature and besides she's just in herself now."

Nobara said smiling and looking at Mikan.

"Hnn..Since that idiot was always afraid to show her true self back then." Youichi said showing a small smile. 'And it's all thanks to Natsume I guess. I wonder who will Mikan choose…hahaha. It's clear to me that those two like this idiot'

Aoi saw him smile and instantly blushed "Wow I didn't you can smile like that. You really care for Mikan-nee too isn't it?"

'Wow this little sister of Natsume is so cute.' Youichi thought and looked away blushing. "No I'm not…. that girl is to dense and far from being an idiot.'

"Hehe hey Youichi-nii you're blushing. Aoi-chan is so cute isn't she?" Nobara said grinning at Youichi.

"Hnn…stop it Nobara-chan. I'm not blushing." Youichi said putting on a poker face.

'Hehehe…I will definitely ask Mikan-nee about it.' Nobara thought smiling to herself.

It was then a cool breeze passed them and all of them seems to stopped at their tracks and inhaled the fresh wind.

Mikan just closed her eyes while smiling. 'I thank you kami-sama I never felt so right before when someone tear my mask off.' Mika thought then she quick her pace and twirled around. She flashed a charming smile at them saying. "It's a beautiful day isn't it?"

Natsume and Ruka just stared at her and they both blushed. Ruka smiled and looked at Natsume "We're still bestfriends ok? But I won't lose." Ruka said then smiled at Natsume.

Natsume just smiled at him and smirked. "Hnn.."

Mikan and the others already went in the classroom. They were lucky since the teacher just arrived after them.

While Mikan was smiling happily. Luna just smirked evilly at her and thought 'Let's see what you can do about this stupid girl.'

Time passed quickly and it was already time for lunch. Mikan was fixing her things and take her bento with her and she was with Hotaru, Anna and Nonoko but Luna came up to them and smiled at Mikan.

"Hey Mikan I really am sorry for what happened last year. I'm over by it now and realize my mistake. Can we be friends too?" Luna said smiling and extend a hand to Mikan.

Mikan stared at her for awhile and smiled happily then shake Luna's hand. "Oh it was nothing. I'm at fault too. I did understand you since you like Natsume's so much."

"Ahehehe.."Luna just smiled fakely and said "Would you mind to come at the rooftop after you eat your lunch since I want to have a chat with my new friends." Luna said smiling.

"Alright. That's very nice since I want to be your friend too." Mikan said smiling at her.

Luna just smiled and left. 'Perfect. Haha tomorrow you won't have that smile ever again."

Hotaru just looked at Luna and walk off with Mikan. 'Hnnn…I'm not sure about this. Looks like Luna have something on her mind and I feel that it's not good for Mikan. It's a good thing that I've put a hidden camera in the rooftop. But if she done something that will hurt Mikan I will let her feel my wrath."

Mikan, Hotaru, Anna and Nonoko were chattering happily.

"Hey Mikan isn't it a bit weird when Luna befriended you suddenly?" Nonoko said looking at Mikan.

"Hmm…I think Luna really wants to be my friend. Being friends with her is very nice." Mikan said flashing them a big smile.

"Wah… Mikan you're so lucky. Natsume and Ruka are so close to you. And you can even talk so much about them and his friends." Anna said with twinkling eyes.

"Hnnn…." Hotaru said not midning them at all not until Tsuji came to their table and tapped Hotaru.

"Hey Hota-chi!" Tsuji said smiling at Hotaru. "It's been so long when we talk." Tsuji said taking a sit besides Hotaru. (Tsuji is also one of the popular boys in school since he is very athletic when comes to volley ball and basket ball. He also have good looks, he has a dark gray shade hair and violet eyes but a lighter shade than Hotaru. He also have a dimple on his right cheek and very good at math. He's also friends with Natsume especially when it comes to sports.)

"Hey what do you want idiot? And stop being close to me.." Hotaru said looking coldly at Tsuji.

"Hey what's with the cold nature Hota-chi. We've been seatmates through the years. And we're very close friends too." Tsuji said and looked at Mikan with interest.

"That's because you keep bugging me from the beginning." Hotaru said but there was a tinge of pink in her cheeks and continue eating.

"Hey Mikan you look so cute and adorable and your even cuter when you eat." Tsuji said watching Mikan eat.

"Ahehehe..I eat like a pig you know." Mikan said smiling at him. "You're the student teacher in my class last year. You're really good in teaching Math you know."

"Ahehe yeah that's why I still remember you. Who will not remember a beauty like you?" Tsuji said flashing a charming smile at Mikan.

"Ahehe I'm not that beautiful.." Mikan said blushing.

"Oh so you just came here and talk to me first so you can get closer to Mikan huh?" Hotaru said smirking "You're such an idiot."

Tsuji just blushed and said "No I did get here so I can talk to you again my dearest friend." Tsuji said looking closer at Hotaru. 'Wow I didn't that she's so beautiful. Her physical features had already changed but still her attitude doesn't. But I know deep inside Hotaru is very warm."

Flashback..

The 2-A class was having a practical test on basketball and it was Tsuji's turn to shoot. Many girls cheered for him and said "Gambatte Tsuji-kun!"

Hotaru just stared at him emotionlessly until Tsuji looked at her and smiled.

"This shot is for you Hota-chi!" Tsuji said but Hotaru showed a board saying stop calling me Hota-chi it's an idiotic name.

Tsuji just sweatdropped and shoot the ball in the ring with a very good shot. Many girls cheered for him then he also looked at Hotaru and flashed a big smile at her then gave her a thumbs up.

Hotaru was taken aback there and showed a small smile. And she was trying to cover her blush. Tsuji just looked at her and also blushed.

Back to normal

'That was the very first time I saw her smile.' Tsuji said and blushed a little. (He still didn't know that he is slowly falling for her)

"Hey what are you smiling at idiotic boy?" Hotaru said looking at him.

"Nothing. I just remembered something." Tsuji said smiling at her.

"Hnnn.." Hotaru said and continue eating.

"You look even more adorable when you eat like that Hota-chi." Tsuji said laughing.

Hotaru just shot her baka gun at him and there was a large plumped on his head.

"Hey what did you that for?" Tsuji said crying anime tears.

"That's for being an idiot." Hotaru said looking away to cover her blush.

Mikan seems to notice this and grinned at Hotaru but Hotaru just aimed her baka gun at her so she stopped grinning and finished eating.

"Hey I'm done already. See you later guys since I'm going to see Luna now." Mikan said standing up and walking off.

"Hmm…" Hotaru said also standing up and said "Follow me Tsuji we have some work to do."

"Ok. We'll just see you two in the class ok?" Tsuji said looking at Nonoko and Anna while being dragged by Hotaru.

"Those two ere like a couple since they were also close through the years." Anna said looking at Nonoko.

Mikan already reached the rooftop and saw Luna already there.

(Hotaru and Tsuji were on the audio visual room and they were watching Mikan and Luna in the hidden camera.)

Luna's back was facing her. "Oh you're already here."

"Hehe sorry for keeping you waiting." Mikan said and smiled.

Luna turn around to face her with a smirk on her face. Then she glared at Mikan.

Mikan's smile fade and said "Hey Luna what's wrong?"

"The one who made it all wrong is you Mikan Sakura." Luna said and glared at her then walked to her closer.

"H-huh? I thought you want to be friends?" Mikan said looking shocked.

"Me? Want to be friends with you?" Luna said smirking "Of course." She said and smiled.

"Oh yeah? Me too." Mikan said smiling at her.

Luna just slapped her and Mikan was quite shocked then she hold her cheeks and teary eyed.

"Of course I will be friends with you. Only if you will stay away from my Natsume and just continue to ignore him and never ever talk to him." Luna said smirking.

"H-huh why are you doing this?" Mikan said looking hurt.

"Why am I doing this? So I can make your life easier Mikan." Luna said smiling evilly. "Your mom was working in our company you know. And I can fire her in no time. I will just tell my parents about it and make her look bad in front of them."

"I-I why are you doing this..I didn't do anything to you. I know you like Natsume so much but I didn't know that you will go this far. All I want is to be friends with you." Mikan said almost tearing up.

"Ha.. Then stay away from Natsume. And I will be very nice to you." Luna said smiling at her.

Luna already walked off while Mikan was left in the rooftop. She cried silently and thought 'Natsume was a close friend of mine. And I even think that I'm starting to like him.'

Mikan heard the bell ring already then she quickly wiped her tears and pinch her cheeks to put on a happy face then she already walk off to go to the classroom.

Meanwhile at Hotaru and Tsuji…

"That's very cruel. Luna made Mikan cry." Tsuji said looking worried at Mikan.

"That ugly hag will pay for this." Hotaru said having a very dangerous aura.

"Don't worry I will help her too." Tsuji said looking at Hotaru.

Tsuji and Hotaru also walked off and go back into their class since it's time for the last period already.

Hotaru was very concerned and worried as well to Mikan. 'What will Mikan do now? Hmmm..I know I will pay her a visit later and try talking to her. That ugly whore will pay dearly for hurting and making Mikan cry.'

Yes Ruka and Natsume already know their feelings to Mikan. Aoi and Youichi too..looks like love will blossom between these two and also Tsuju and Hotaru.. it was so close that Ruka already confessed to Mikan but she really is dense…^____^ (this is also what happened to me except for the Luna thing.)

Find out on the next chapter on what will Mikan do now? How about Natsume?

Please keep on reading ^___________^