Chapter 24

It was not until Mrs. Nogi began taking pictures of Mikan and instructing what poses she will do.

"kyaaa…. Look at Mikan-chan." Mrs. Nogi said leading Mikan to Ruka.

Mikan was wearing a blue bubble dress with blue gloves and matching blue shoes and a blue butterfly clip. (can't think of anything) and it was actually look good on her.

"That was a very nice shot Mikan-chan" Mrs. Nogi said smiling at Mikan.

"Thank you Auntie. How was it Ruka-pyon?" Mikan said smiling at Ruka.

Ruka blushed and smiled. "You look great Mikan-chan."

It was already getting dark and it was already time for Mikan to go home.

"That was fun Auntie and arigatou gozaimasu for having me here." Mikan said bowing to Mrs. Nogi.

"Aw…. It's a shame you have to go home already. It's a pleasure to have a beautiful girl like you here and I think Ru-chan here enjoyed himself too." Mrs. Nogi said looking at Ruka.

"Ruka blushed and said "stop it mom."

"See you tomorrow Ruka" Mikan said flashing a smile.

"Let me walk you home." Ruka said

"Yeah. Walk her home my son." Mrs. Nogi said pushing Ruka.

"Alright" Mikan said

"Itekimasu. Thanks again Auntie" Mikan said waving at Mrs. Nogi

"Be careful you two. And take care of Mikan-chan Ru-chan" Mrs. Nogi said

The two of them walked together peacefully until they were already close at Mikan's house but Ruka stopped on his tracks and called Mikan.

"Mikan-chan" Ruka said with a serious voice.

'Should I tell her now? But what if she gets angry and decided to ignore after I tell her. But I want to let her know now. I think this is the right time. Here goes nothing..'

"What is it Ruka-pyon?" Mikan said also stopping on her tracks and looked at Ruka.

"I…… You see.." Ruka said blushing and find it hard to speak. His heart was beating so fast. Ruka gather up all his courage and said "I really like you Mikan-chan. Can you go out with me?" He said looking directly at Mikan with a serious face.

"Oh…" Mikan said looked shocked. 'What should I do? Ruka likes me but…. I think I like Natsume. But I don't want to hurt his feelings.' Mikan thought as she look confused.

"You don't have to answer now Mikan-chan. Take your time and I will wait." Ruka said and smiled.

"But.." Mikan said

"I'm going now. Ja ne." Ruka said and run off.

Mikan entered the house and hurriedly search for her cellphone calling Hotaru.

"What is it now?" Hotaru said with a cold voice.

"You see Ruka-pyon confessed to me and I don't think I…." Mikan said but was cut off by Hotaru.

"He likes you but you like someone else." Hotaru said straightly.

"Uhhh.. yeah…" Mikan said blushing. "I think I'm already in love with that person Hotaru."

"I know." Hotaru said smirking.

"What should I say to Ruka. I only thought of him as a friend." Mikan said

"You should say it directly from him that you like someone else and I know it's Natsume." Hotaru said calmly.

"Wahh?! How did you know?!" Mikan said blushing hard.

"I know everything Baka." Hotaru said smirking.

Mikan's heart began to beat fast "That Natsume is such a brat, jerk and speaks coldly, and one of a pervert………but… when I'm with him. I felt happy. As if there were sparks in my tummy. He always teases me a lot but behind it was…. I was enjoying it. I think I find…." Mikan said gently but was cut off by none other than Hotaru again.

"Falling in love with him." Hotaru said while munching on some food.

"I… But I think Natsume doiesn't feel the same." Mikan said with a sad voice.

"You'll never know if you don't voice out your feelings for him." Hotaru said smiling.

"You're right Hotaru." Mikan said smiling.

"You should now since tomorrow will be Aoi-chan's birthday." Hotaru said.

"Thank you Hotaru. Ja." Mikan said

Mikan plopped to her bed and sigh.

'It doesn't matter if Natsume loves me back or not the more important is I love him." Mikan said beginning to fall asleep when her cellphone beeps.

"Moshi moshi?" Mikan said

"Hey polka, remember to wear your Mask as Aoi wants it to be a masquerade." Natsume said blushing as Aoi was behind him while smiling.

Mikan blushed and said "Hai…"

"Ja.." Natsume said as he finds himself blushing.

Mikan went back to reality and thought 'Oh my I have to wrap Aoi's present…'

She thought as she began wrapping Aoi's present.

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That's all for now folks…

Hontou ni goommmmmmmmmmmmmmmeeen nasai for taking up so long to update my story.

Don't worry I promise to be active this summer. I'll update a new chapter soon.

Arigatou for giving me some reviews and for reading it.