My fairytale, My colorful life Chapter 12: Day 5, A Happy Ending, a gakuen alice fanfic

~ My fairytale, My colorful life ~

"Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale"

- anonymous -

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Mikan's a very normal highschool girl. Not popular, not genius, not too pretty or too ugly. She's someone behind the curtains and doesn't stand out much. Enemy : the popular, rich, smart, snobby and selfish Luna with huge façade in school. The guy : the oh-so-great Natsume Hyuuga, almost perfect he is, but not really interested in anything with the word 'school'. This story's trying to prove that friendship and love are the most beautiful colors in life, and how impossible fairytales can happen.

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"The idea of my life as a fairy tale is itself a fairy tale."

- Grace Kelly -

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Day 5, Wednesday

08 : 00 a.m. - Fashion Show

10 : 30 p.m. - Class Competition 5

01 : 30 p.m. - Fashion Show

04 : 00 p.m. - Collections Booth

07 : 00 - Summer Night

O+O

`Wednesday. Alice Academy. Normal POV`

The students were just finished gathering at the hall, and they all have a similar look on their face.

Speechless.

The group of friends started to walk together towards the Alice East Building, disagreeing about the announcement they just heard.

"This school is totally unstable with their schedules." Permy started to complain.

Kitsu sighed and added, "Agree."

"But we do have a stable schedule now." said Inchou, trying to be optimistic.

"And I hate the schedule." murmured Anna.

Koko replied, "It actually kinda makes sense, but yeah, it's gonna be boring."

"I guess it is, but I'm sooo not looking forward to the so called 'dancing lesson'." Mikan said in a groan.

Hotaru looked at her and said, "You suck at dancing?"

Mikan flinched and said, "I never tried before."

Ruka smiled at this and said, "There's always a first in everything."

"Wait wait, to make it clear, the schedule today is…fashion show, spectators competition, dancing lesson, preparations, and uhh,… the 'summer night' thingy." conclude Kitsu.

"Yup." said Anna with a plop on the 'p'.

Nonoko added, "And there's only gonna be one fashion show too."

Hotaru frowned and said, "Less income. The schedule sucks."

"I bet Natsume's so freaking happy now." Koko said with a hint of laughter.

Mikan jumpily said, "Definitely ! Uggh, and I really, reaaally want to tease him more…"

"Haha, maybe next time, dear." said Anna with a grin.

"So, are you guys ready to watch the last fashion show?" asked Inchou with a grin.

"Yes !" said Mikan with glee.

"Definitely." Nonoko nodded her head.

"Not gonna miss it." smirked Koko

"Money." Hotaru's eyes twinkled.

"I'm in !" said Kitsu.

"It's the last, right?" Anna added.

"No more fashion after this?" grumbled Permy.

"I'm so gonna watch this." said Ruka with a mischievous smile.

O+O

New Schedule

08 : 00 a.m. - Fashion Show

10 : 30 p.m. - Spectators Competition

01 : 30 p.m. - Dancing Lesson

04 : 00 p.m. - Preparations

07 : 00 - Summer Night

O+O

'Natsume's POV. Backstage.`

What is this weird cold chill that went through my spine?

I looked around, but everyone seems to be very busy preparing decorations, outfits, make-ups, and whatever it is.

"Hyuuga-san, the show's going to start soon." one of the crew with a walkie-talkie told me, and I nodded in return.

I traced down my outfit, and smirked to myself.

For once, I like my outfit and the role I'm given.

Wanna know why? Cause I'm not wearing the signature outfit.

Actually, those Koizumis said that I'm more suited to wear this rather than the signature one, so I'm stuck with this outfit.

Apparently, that's a great idea.

Unfortunately, I do not like the guy who will wear the signature outfit. At all.

'Normal POV. Fashion Show`

"I can't believe this will be our last Fashion Show !" the host started today's events, and the crowd booed in return.

"I know, I know, I don't like it either, but….don't forget, let us thank our amazing designer ! Lucy Koizumi !" he said again, and the certain woman showed up on the stage, by 'normally' walking this time.

She smiled at the audience, and said, "Hello everybody ! Are you looking forward for today's events ?"

The crowd cheered like always, so she continued, "That's the spirit ! And guess what, I chose a really wonderful theme today ! A little something from your childhood memory.."

With that, the open air stage suddenly filled with colorful made-up fogs and smokes, the lights started to gleam, and a glittering sound was heard.

A few crews started to bring out decorations such as trees, mountains, clear blue sky with clouds as the background, waterfall and a particular island's background, and so on.

Suddenly, Anna started to jumped in excitement, followed by her twin, and also Mikan.

"Oh my God ! I know what are these !" exclaimed Anna.

Nonoko added, "Of course ! This is so cute !"

Koko looked at the three of them with a confused look, so Mikan said, "It's Neverland ! You know, from the movie Peter Pan !"

Ruka threw a knowing look, with a big 'O' on his face, followed by the rest of them.

After that, more glittering and jingling bell sound was heard. As if on cue, appeared a model with a blonde pony tail, wearing a light green knee length dress, with flat shoes that have fluffy points, and a pair of crystal clear wings. Her body looked shimmering with the light and glitter effect.

She's cosplaying as Tinker Bell.

She circled around the stage, while gracefully throwing some glitter aka pixie dust, then went backstage.

Suddenly, the light changed into a warm autumn color, and a few crews went to the stage to change the decors with Indian tents, autumn leaves, old fashioned campfire, and other Indian looking decorations.

Then, about 4 models came out, dressed like Indians. The girls wear brown ankle boots, sleeveless simple top and knee length skirt, with ancient pictures printed on top, or red-brown colors, complete with feather accessories, necklaces, earrings, and such.

The guys wear brown boots, long skin-leather pants, long sleeved top with animal-fur, and also feather head accessories and so on.

Then, the scene changed again into a waterfall and watery things, shells, white smooth sand, and so on. The music also changed from Indian styled to the sound of the waterfall, sea gull, and a few light melodious giggles.

Yes, this is it. Mermaids.

A few hot looking girls started to went out of the backstage, and of course, Wakako Usami didn't miss this opportunity to show what she got.

Some of the girls are wearing some sort of long flowing mermaid dresses, with ocean accessories such as shell hairclips, shell colored stilettos, and their long hair are arranged in wavy styles, and dyed with soft colors like pink, blue, purple, and green.

All of them posed gracefully like real mermaids on the corals or in front of the waterfalls.

Suddenly, from under the stage, appear a humungous light pink shell, and some made-up fogs started to appear as well. A melodious song that sounded like the mermaids' singing started to be played, as the shell slowly opened, and revealing a model.

Wakako Usami.

As predicted.

Unlike the other models who wear mermaid dresses, she's wearing a soft blue shell-bikini top, and her legs are covered with a darker blue mermaid tail. She wears a long black wavy black wig, and started to pose on her glorious shell. The crowd cheered loudly, as she smirked proudly.

But unexpectedly, something appear from under the stage again, in front of the giant pink shell, making the crowd cheer louder and louder.

Wakako smiled instantly, and immediately jump with ease inside the small pond with the size of the stage. Or so what the people thought.

After a few moments, the pond lifted up, revealing it's true form, the humungous aquarium which contains clear blue water, and also contains Wakako Usami who's floating on the water gracefully.

She smiled to the crowd, and started to swim alluringly. A few guys started to drool as she continued swimming, waving, winking, and pretending to kiss the crowd.

Suddenly, the music changed into more upbeat, with a hint of adventurous feeling, and even danger. With that, the background gradually changed, there are no more waterfalls or sandy beach. Only a plain ocean with clear sky. While the other models started to go to the backstage, Wakako stayed still inside her big crystal glass, which started to move to the side of the stage.

As if on cue, appear a big dark brown wooden ship, with white sails, nets, and even cannons. On top of the ship, there's a pirate flag.

A few male models with pirate costumes that contains white loose shirt, dark pantaloons, and a pair of boots, started to appear at the deck. Most of them have a sword each, or a gun on their hands.

Wakako nodded at one of the model with a smirk. Then, the model, with a smug look and hungry eyes, swiftly jumped from the deck, and splashed inside the aquarium. Immediately, Wakako circle him around, while swimming seductively as the model let out a dark smile.

With that, the aquarium slowly went under the stage, letting the crowd think to themselves what will both of them probably do next behind the scene.

The made-up fog appeared, and the music started to get louder. Another figure appear on the boat, his hands are holding one of the nets that attached to the middle pole. It's nonetheless Natsume Hyuuga.

He smirked to the crowd, as he hopped to the deck. A captain hat rest neatly on his head, and he wears a white crisp shirt, dark brown pantaloons, a pair of boots, and a black coat with gold linings that covers his body. A sword with golden hilt held firmly inside his grip.

The crowd started to go wild, but also confused at the same time. Where's Luna?

Cannons from the boat suddenly started to shoot, although they're unloaded, and revealing smokes with loud explosion sound.

The lights started to flicker, and another music is played, with and upbeat but more cheerful song. The background sky started to sparkle, and from the backstage, appear two figures, Peter Pan and Wendy.

And they are Shigure Takashi and Luna Koizumi.

They both hold hands, and with the rope around their waist that attached to the upper part of the backstage, they leap and start 'flying' to the deck of the ship.

Natsume went to the backstage, as they both started waving and posing at the hysteric crowd.

The very same question lingers in the air.

'Who is the guy playing the role as Peter Pan?'

Even after the show's over, the same question is still asked among the students, with the only answer held by a group of dumbfounded teens.

`Hotaru's POV`

I looked at Mikan, who's eating the Salmon Fettuccini happily.

Then, I looked at the rest of the group, who are also eating with ease.

"We will definitely do our plan today." I stated. Actually, I'm confirming.

Somehow, I get a feeling that our plan could backfire us if we're not careful.

All of them looked at me, and mostly nodded.

"Hyuuga better have a good reason to not tell us about this Peter Pan role before." I said again.

Koko replied, "Maybe he think it's not a big deal, I mean, we all know that that guy has good connections with the Koizumi."

I said with disagree, "If he did, I could prepare a better video camera to record all of that. Do you know how much income will increase with the better quality? The last unexpected appearance of Peter Pan was an uproar among the crowd."

Mikan laughed loudly and said, "Geez Hotaru, you will never change, would you?"

Then, I swear Mikan just gave Ruka a meaningful look, and I immediately glare at him.

He looked me back, and innocently said, "What?"

I just glared at him, and continued eating my Spaghetti Marinara.

Well, after all, seafood is my middle name.

"Yo', finally ! Our star !" Kitsu yelled jokingly.

I looked up and saw Hyuuga approaching our table.

"Yeah right." He answered lightly, "I'm starved."

Then with a quick look around the table, he suddenly took a fork and scoop a mouthful of Mikan's fettuccini inside his mouth, earning a protest from the owner.

"Heyy ! That's mine ! And you took the salmon too !" Mikan said, while a tint of blush appear on her face.

"It's only one bite." He said, then started to take another bite.

"That is not just one bite." Mikan protested again, while Natsume just smirked, and ordered his own food.

I just rolled my eyes and started to eat again, while Anna, Nonoko, and Permy squealed and the guys laughed.

Mikan looked at them and said, "Wh-what?"

Then, she blushed.

"It's just so..so..cute !" Anna exclaimed.

"You guys make a funny couple." said Inchou, making Mikan blush even more.

She looked at me with a pleading look, and I replied, "Not my business."

She whined and said, "Hotaru, c'mon, at least back me up in this."

"No." I said shortly and started to eat again.

Suddenly, what Mikan said next make me choked, "Geez Hotaru, be nicer to me. Ohh ! And how come you never told me about how you and Ruka got to be together? Oh my God, do you know how surprised-"

I lifted my gaze up, seeing Mikan who clasped her hands over her mouth, speechless Ruka, laughing Natsume, and the rest of them shocked.

Me? I looked cool, like always.

"Oh my God ! Hotaru ! And Ruka ! Why didn't you both ever told us ?" Permy shrieked loudly, and I ended up shooting her with my Baka Gun.

Natsume stopped laughing and said, "I knew it. There's something going on between you two."

Ruka looked at me with a half pleading half smirking look, and I stated, "You told her."

"Well, she figured it out." He said with ease.

"From all of the people, you told Mikan." I sighed, and Mikan just keep on hugging me with excitement.

"It's official then. Now that's what I mean, Hotaru !" She laughed again as she let me go from her deadly embrace.

I just rolled my eyes at her, and I swear I saw Ruka laughed as well.

"Not funny." I said.

Then, the whole table silenced, and they proceed to laugh louder.

I just sighed deeply and finally decided to continue eating.

Then, I looked up only to see the blonde guy who's sitting across the table stared at me, and formed a whole hearted smile. At me.

Slowly, I looked at him carefully, and smiled back.

`Permy's POV`

I glanced around the big hall, where almost every students have gathered around. It's a big place, with a small stage on the left side, piano, speakers, and a few other musical instruments. The wooden floor looks new and polished, while everyone's chatting loudly with their friends.

"Pretty big.." Kitsu whistled, and we just nodded.

Just in time, Narumi sensei is on the stage, with the microphone, starting to silence the students.

"Now, now. We're starting the 'Dancing Lessons' ! I hope all of you are just as excited as I am now." Narumi exclaimed cheerfully, as a few students groaned.

He cleared his throat and continued, "So, for the pairings, you will have each a partner that we've chosen for you."

The students started to murmured louder, and he clasped his hands to get our attention, "Quickly now, just to make things straight, this assigned partner will only be your partner during the dancing lessons. Surely I have no right to force you who to dance with tonight."

With that, the commotion ended, and a big screen started to appear on the stage, listing the name of the students from the first until third year with their partners.

"Hopefully my partner is someone I know." Anna sighed, and I nodded in agreement.

"We all sure hope so, Anna." I replied.

Then , the second year students' name appeared, and we immediately searched our own names.

Nonoko Ogasawara - Kitsuneme

Mikan Sakura - Yuu Tobita

Sumire Shouda - Kokoro Yome

Hotaru Imai - Natsume Hyuuga

Anna Umenomiya - Ruka Nogi

My friends started to cheer as their partners are the people we know.

As for me, I squinted my eyes at the guy who will be my so called partner, as he's smirking boyishly at me.

Then, we're assigned to stand face to face with our partners, and create a 1 meter gap between each couples.

"From all the person I could run into, you're the one who becomes my partner." I muttered under my breath, and he laughed in return.

"I guess the teachers know you might fall, so I'd catch you." He winked jokingly, making me blushed.

"I-it was an accident!" I stuttered badly.

Damn, this is no good, he has the upper hand on this topic.

"Yeah, yeah, of course it was." He replied with a smirk, and I just glared at him.

"Hmph, but I am good at dancing." I said proudly.

I actually do. My parents love dancing, thus they taught me a lot of dances since I was little.

This time, surprisingly, he flushed, "That's bad, then."

My face lit as I said teasingly, "Don't tell me…you're bad at dancing." I said emphasizing deeply at the 'bad'.

He looked at me with a frown, "Horrible." He choked out the last word, and I immediately cracked up laughing.

"Hey, quite down! It is normal for a guy to be bad at dancing !" he protested, while I tried to stop laughing.

"Haha-but it was- haha, you know, I imagined you falling every now and then, and pleading to me with puppy eyes, and-" I laughed again, I just can't help to stop the imagination running through my head.

He let out a scowl, and glared at me, "It won't ever ever happen."

I just nodded in return, with a big smile plastered on my face.

Then, a melody was played, and it sounds like a waltz song, swinging in the air, really sound like a music to the ear.

My eyes glint as I saw a few of the orchestra members swiftly swing the bow of the violin.

"Do you play the violin?"

I looked at Koko who stared curiously at me, "Well, a little, not really good at it though. I'm learning."

He nodded and said, "I guess you're a fast learner."

I laughed and said, "I surely hope so."

Suddenly, Reo sensei stood on the top of the stage, looking really embarrassed with deep red colored cheek. While Narumi sensei on the other hand, looked so excited besides him.

Reo sensei took the microphone and said, "S-students, though I really despise to announce this-" Narumi sensei protested a 'Hey!' at him, which he ignored, "I'm going to show you all how to dance waltz. W-with my p-p-partner."

I raised an eyebrow at him. Why is he so nervous?

Then, his cheeks redden, as he took a bow in front of….what the hell ? Narumi sensei ?

`Koko's POV`

I cracked up laughing, so hard, and I bet the other students are laughing as well.

It was so awkward!

Reo sensei bowed in front of Naru sensei, who stretch his frilly top and pants, so it would look like a skirt. It was just plain amusing.

"Oh my God….that is so… gay." Permy looked at the stage with a disapproving look, and I can only nodded.

"So true." I said between my laughter. Then, I catch a glimpse of Hotaru, who's smirking happily, while taking hundreds of pictures of them right now.

I laughed again, seeing the stoic and disgusted expression of Natsume's.

Then, the laughter started to stop, and the music could be heard clearly.

A few couples already started to copy aka follow what Reo and Naru sensei are doing.

The deadly dancing.

I gulped silently, and looked at Permy.

She smirked, waiting for me to bow down.

Then, I did the most regretful thing I could've done today.

I bowed down, signaling that our lesson has officially started.

'Nonoko's POV`

I looked at the happy Permy besides me.

She is extremely happy.

Well, poor Koko I must say, for he looked like he hoped the earth would swallow him whole.

He tripped almost every 5 minutes, and nothing could boost Permy's mood more than that silly, clumsy, and poorly 'dance' Koko performed.

"I can't wait to see the dresses !" my twin said excitedly.

Hotaru just shrugged at the idea of wearing a dress that she can't choose by herself.

I slowly remembered what Lucy Koizumi said, that we will be picking some folded paper, with a number written on them. Then, we will search a room with the same number we get. There, we will find our dresses and shoes, and even accessories. Also, there's a small bathroom inside the room where we will take a shower before changing our clothes for the night event.

As expected, almost every students gasped.

No one knows that Alice Academy is this rich and generous.

"Well, I only pray I'll get something comfortable." I said lightly.

Mikan frowned and said, "I always have bad luck at taking those kind of lottery."

"Me too, but oh well." Permy said.

Afterwards, the girls started to line up to pick up the number. Ladies first, is what they said.

The good thing is, we hurriedly line up, so we won't have to wait too long on the queue.

After a few minutes, I picked the first paper I saw.

Number 43.

What kind of number is that? It sounds bad to me.

I bid the girls good bye, and started to search for my room.

I opened the door, only to find a small room, with cream wallpaper and white tiles. The middle part of the room is covered with light gray furry carpet, and a glass table on top. A body length mirror, with a white wooden table and chair besides it is on the left side, and a black sofa on the right side. The bathroom's on the back side of the room.

But what makes me really captivated, is the dress on the sofa.

I slowly put my bag down on the wooden table, and approach the sofa.

There, I saw a knee length spaghetti strap empire purple dress, with a bow at the waist line. The bottom of the skirt widen a bit, and consist of two layers of fabric, which is a light purple net fabric on the bottom, and the soft purple fabric on top.

Well, this is pretty good. I saw the pair of shoes on the floor and decided that it's not bad. It's a pair of black heels with straps here and there, about 3 inches high.

I actually like heels for they make me look taller, but wearing sky high heels is suicide. So, 3 inches are fine. It could've been worse.

I quickly lock the door, and took a shower.

Faster is definitely better.

`Kitsu's POV`

Finally, the long awaited night has arrived.

We all gather in the front side of the Northern Forest, which is now lit by colorful paper lanterns, and finely decorated with flower ornaments.

I still haven't find any of the guys or girls yet, and judging from the crowd, I guess I shouldn't let my hopes high.

Most students are chattering here and there, complimenting each other's outfits.

I look at my own outfit and raised my eyebrow.

The guy's outfit are pretty much the same.

Collared button up crisp shirt, long pants, and black shoes. Classic. Only different in models.

I leaned on one of the trees, watching as the students walking around.

I'm about to close my eyes due to boredom, when I spotted a pinkette among the crowd. The girl's wearing a simple one shoulder black dress that ended about 2 inches above her knee, and a pair of black short heels. Her wavy hair's set loose, and her face's covered by soft and natural make up.

She looked confused as she looked at her left and right repeatedly as she stroll down the road.

I unconsciously smile, and start walking towards her.

She doesn't seem to notice that I'm going towards her direction, until I tap her on the shoulder.

"Oh my God !" she squeaked as she turned her head.

I laughed at her expression, and she glared at me, which making me laugh more.

"Y-you ! You scared me to death !" she pointed her finger to me.

"What? I'm only tapping you on the shoulder." I said easily.

She closed her mouth stiffly, blushed madly and muttered, "Never mind."

I look around and noticed that her friends are not around either.

After a few seconds, the host's voice booms on the speaker, and the crowd started to move towards the small stage about 15 meters ahead.

"Well, it seems that you and I got to stick together again." I extended my arm to her, and tilt my head at the direction of the stage.

She looked at me with a smile, and finally took my hand.

I tried to avert my gaze from her, hiding my happiness, but it seems that I just couldn't, even until the night's over.

`Inchou's POV`

"Kitsu ! Anna ! Over here !" I said loudly while waving my hand above my head.

They both nodded from afar, and started to walk this way.

All of us are actually already in front of the stage, deciding what will we do next for the 'plan'.

"Where is she?" Hotaru said murderously.

"C-calm down, Hotaru, she probably hasn't done changing yet?"said Koko, trying to calm her down.

"Mikan, the one whole point of the plan, is nowhere in sight, and you told me to calm down?" Hotaru raised her voice, only making Koko speechless.

"No need to worry, Hotaru. She's probably lost or something like that." said Permy.

"She's lost?" Hotaru said again, and we can all just silenced.

"Hey guys, what did we miss?" ask Kitsu freely.

Bad timing for him.

Anna nudge him on the ribs, signaling that Hotaru's on the urge to rampage.

"I love my plan to go smoothly." pointed Hotaru.

I looked around our circle and noticed a thing.

"Wait guys, Natsume's not here too." I said.

Hotaru's eyes snapped open and she said coldly, "He's so dead."

We all sweat dropped and Nonoko said, "They'll be here in no time, relax. Just wait a few minutes more, then we can sort our plan thoroughly."

Hotaru sighed and said, "Five minutes. We have to discuss it for the last time."

Ruka nodded and said, "I'll try to call Natsume again."

Then, we started to pay attention to the host who's busy entertaining the crowd with lame jokes and stuffs.

The awkward moment was when everybody immediately ended up chatting in couples.

Hotaru is arguing with Ruka, Permy got into a quarrel with Koko, and Kistu is joking with Anna.

I looked at the blue haired girl besides me who's looking at the stage with boredom.

"Boring much?" I asked, and she nodded.

"But I'm not interested in the dancing either." She replied.

I unconsciously smile and said, "Then we should be partners. I hate dancing too."

She laughed and said, "Are you asking me to dance with you?"

I blushed and said shyly, "Well, I guess yes."

She chuckled at my embarrassing face and replied, "Then yes, sure thing."

I grinned and said, "Great."

"Wait, but I don't guarantee that I won't fall." She added.

"You're not wearing high heels, are you?" I looked at her height, which doesn't really look any different.

The good thing is, I'm still taller than her.

"They prepared a 3 inches high heels for me, so yeah, it's actually not sky high, but I probably could fall anyway." She replied, and continued, "The one who should be worried now is Hotaru, actually."

I laughed at her statement. It is true.

We looked at Hotaru at the same time.

Tonight, all the guys looked almost the same, with the same colors too.

White top and black pants.

Kind of unfair because the girls are the ones wearing many types of dresses.

Hotaru? I bet her luck is draining today.

She's wearing the same type of dress that Nonoko wears, but only her skirt is really thick and full of layers, it kinda looks like a tutu, and, it's colored in baby pink color.

Imagine the Ice Queen, with her stoic face, in a shorter Cinderella pink dress, and 5 inches stilettos.

That's what I call bad luck.

I looked at Nonoko who's holding her laugh, and I know we have the same thought.

Finally, we ended up laughing really hard, with luckily, no suspicious glare from Hotaru at all.

`Anna's POV`

I bulged my eyes at the line of food on the table.

Since when did those food arrive here?

I looked at Kitsu who's following my gaze, and I said, "Wanna go there?"

Kitsu just lifted his shoulders and said, "Sure, why not?"

We approached one of the long tables that serves from appetizer to desserts, not to forget, the drinks too.

Classic Caesar Salad, Creamy Crab Soup, Crunchy Onion Rings, Chicken Wings Glazed in Honey, Tenderloin Beef Steak, Chinese Fried Rice, Mash Potatoes with Gravy, Mini Fish Burgers, the Variety of Mini Cakes, Sorts of Pudding and Jellies, Chocolate and Cheese Fondue, Flavors of Ice Creams, Fresh Sliced Fruits, Sodas and Punches, Juices and Smoothies…..Oh God.

I just can't get enough of these food.

I immediately looked carefully at the mini cakes with sparkling eyes.

There are Oreo Cheesecake, Tiramisu, Chocolate Mousse, Opera, Strawberry Shortcake, Apple Tart, Fruit Trifle, and Ice Cream Cake.

Fantastic ! I'll taste them and figure out what ingredients and cooking technique behind these amazing cakes!

I'm about to go and grab some plates to take all of them, when the person besides me cleared his throat.

I slowly looked at him with redden cheek, and gulped.

He smirked at me and I grimaced.

"Uhm, sorry, I guess I'm too overwhelmed by food, am I?" I said with embarrassment.

He laughed and said, "Lemme see, you either love eating or cooking. So, I'm guessing you love to cook ?"

I quickly nodded in excitement.

I do love cooking, and it's my dream to be a chef, especially pastry chef.

"I gotta try some of your cooking sometimes." He said with a smirk, and I chuckled, "Oh yes, but you may not ask for more."

He raised one of his eyebrows and said, "And why is that?"

"Because you will definitely get addicted to them." I smirked, and he laughed again.

"Then I'll be the judge of that statement." He smirked, and I laughed, "Oh yes, I bet I can make you beg for more."

"You better do." He winked and my cheeks immediately turned red.

"D-don't do that you idiot !" I blushed madly, and he ended up laughing more.

Oh yes, this is going to be a long night.

`Ruka's POV`

"Stop it, Ruka." She said coldly.

Unfortunately, it only makes me laugh harder.

"I said, stop laughing." She sounded really pissed now.

I started to stop laughing, and looked at her glaring face.

"You know, who knows that the Hotaru Imai need a real help from the commoners like me?" I said teasingly, which making her pissed more.

"That was not funny. And as a gentleman, it is your duty to help a damsel in distress." She said proudly.

I smiled at her and said, "Well, so that means that I am a gentleman, and a girl who almost fell due her heels are too high is considered a damsel in distress."

She looked taken aback, and immediately regain her composure.

"You want me to call you, Nogi?" She started her blackmail.

I immediately surprised by her words, and said quickly, "Okay, okay ! I won't say anything 'bout that again. But don't freaking call me Nogi."

I remember two days ago, when I practically almost begged her to start calling me Ruka again since she was mad. And hell, I don't want to repeat that again.

"Good boy." She satisfyingly said, and I just let out a small laugh.

"Hotaru ! I'm so sorry I'm late ! It's all Natsume's fault ! He-" Suddenly, a familiar voice rang, calling the girl besides me.

We looked at the source of the voice, aka Mikan, who's followed by a laughing Natsume.

Mikan looked stunned, and said, "H-Hotaru ? Oh my God ! You look so pretty ! You-"

Before she continued her words, Hotaru took out her Baka Gun and pointed it to Mikan.

Now how did she keep that gun?

"If you don't shut up, I'm afraid I have to ruin your beautiful look, Mikan." Hotaru said coldly.

I know she's freaking embarrassed now, after Mikan pointed out her ballerina dress.

Even I will not talk about it, because I still want to live.

So, I turned my head at Natsume who's watching the two of them with amused expression.

"You kidnapped Mikan, didn't you?" I asked him.

He smirked and said, "I'm not surprised we're best friends after all."

I laughed and said, "I knew it. Who knows that you could be the romantic type after all?"

Natsume frowned and said, "It was terrible actually, I asked her to dance with me, but she was just too dense."

I smirked and said, "It seems that we're both very lucky."

He chuckled and said, "Very lucky indeed."

"Now do you guys want to discuss our plan or what?" Suddenly, Hotaru barked at us, and we both laughed.

"Told you." Natsume said as he walked towards Mikan.

I looked at the pissed Hotaru and smirked, "Let's gather the others, dear damsel in distress."

"I told you to stop it, Nogi." She replied with a winning smirk.

Damn it.

`Natsume's POV`

I stood on the stage, and the colorful lights started to shimmer here and there.

The screens on and beside the stage also show my face in close up.

"Here is our male model for the week ! Natsume Hyuuga !" the host said while giving me a microphone, and the crowd started to cheer.

I just let out a small smile, trying to make a good start, and all of them started to cheer even more.

Great.

Luna Koizumi, her mother, and even Shigure Takashi are already on the stage besides me.

Again, Luna wears something unsightly, a strapless and backless tight shocking glittery red dress that ended 4 inches above her mid thigh, with a very low cut that exposed most of her chest, a sky high red stilettos, while her strawberry blonde hair is curled until it reaches above her waist.

Suddenly, she took her microphone, and started to say unimportant things such as she feels really honored, happy, and others. Then, she also introduced Shigure who's standing smugly next to her and eyeing on a female model for a while. What a bastard.

Then, she thanked her mom and Principal Kounji, and things like that.

I was about to excuse myself to get down from the stage, when suddenly my arm's grabbed by the person next to me.

"What?" I asked in a cold voice at Luna Koizumi, and suddenly the crowd cheer.

The heck?

She smiled sweetly and said, "Do you have any comments about the Fashion Week, Natsume?"

I raised my eyebrows, and said, "No. The show already spoke for itself."

The crowd started to cheer again, and I just can't stop thinking that these people are mad.

Suddenly, the host said, "Well, we'll actually let a few people from the crowd to ask anything to our models !"

The people from students until visitors from other schools started to get crazier as they tried to attract the host's attention.

"No, no, I think, I'll leave it to our beloved female model Luna Koizumi to decide that!" the host continued, and the crowd didn't stop cheering.

Luna proudly stand, as she looked around the people.

Suddenly, she chose one of the people, a girl, to come up.

The girl excitedly get on the stage, and Luna said, "So, do you have any question for any of us?"

I looked at the girl, and I noticed something. She's one of Luna's followers.

She shyly said, "Well, I have a question for Natsume."

I nodded my head, signaling her to continue.

"Uhm, this is actually private, but are you and Luna a couple?"

I almost puke and I looked at her with my eyes bulged.

The crowd started to cheer crazily, and I glared at the happy Luna suspiciously.

I got a feeling that she already planned this beforehand.

Before Luna could say anything, I immediately hold my microphone in front of my neck and said harshly, "Definitely not."

The crowd started to murmured, doubting if it's true or not, since Luna looked really happy and keep on looking at me.

I suddenly caught a glimpse of Hotaru, who mouth the word : Now.

I looked at her confusedly, trying to figure out what that 'now' means, but stay focused on what's happening on the stage again.

The fan girl said again, "Really? That's too bad."

I just shrugged as she continued, "Well, then I want to ask Luna this time."

I got a bad feeling.

"Luna, is it true that.. a fan girl of Natsume slapped you on the cheek yesterday?" she asked Luna, and the crowd gasped with horror.

My eyes bulged and I can feel my body's starting to get more tense.

I immediately searched for Mikan in the crowd, but I couldn't find her. It seems that she separated with Hotaru.

I could only looked at Hotaru, who's talking with someone on her cellphone seriously.

Shit.

This time, the host looked surprised as well and said, "Woah, I think that's gone too far."

Luna grimaced with a so fake puppy face and said in a fake soft voice, "Uhm, actually, it was true."

Then, the fan girl continued, "Is it true that Mikan Sakura from your class did that?"

The crowd gasped again, and immediately searched for Mikan among them.

This has gone too far.

I gritted my teeth, trying to hold myself from charging at those bitches.

I looked at the crowd again, and still I couldn't find her.

Suddenly, Luna said, "Actually, she did."

The crowd started to make an uproar and started to say bad stuffs about the so called 'Mikan Sakura'.

That bitch is gonna pay.

How dare she humiliate and lie about Mikan in front of the whole campus for God's sake?

I looked at Hotaru again, who's looking at me with a 'Don't do anything stupid' look.

I frowned, while she shook her head.

Suddenly, the host concluded with disbelieve, "So, this 'Mikan Sakura' slapped you because she was jealous that you are close with Natsume?"

Luna nodded her head, and I was ready to throw my microphone on her head, when suddenly the lamp lights started to flicker, and a spotlight was put on the crowd.

I looked at the direction of the spotlight, and found a brunette.

She wears a knee length spaghetti strap light blue sweetheart layered dress, but not as wide as Hotaru's, with small crystal beads from under her waistline until the bottom of the dress, and a pair of 3 inches blue stilettos. Her wavy soft brown hair is set loose until it reaches her waist. She doesn't wear any glasses, since the school actually prepared contact lenses and forced her to wear them.

Shortly, she looks absolutely beautiful.

On our way to the Northern Forest, almost every guy we pass looked at her in awe, and it made me pissed. And I remembered that's why Shigure went crazy for her, because she's really pretty behind those glasses and her 'used to be' braces.

I looked at Mikan who stands between Anna and Nonoko. It seems she was with them all along.

She looked dumbfounded, and speechless, after being accused to such terrible things by Luna.

A few people started to murmur, talking about how she 'slapped' Luna, but I could also hear that some guys said that she looks beautiful.

I immediately send some murderous glares at those guys, who sadly didn't realize them at all.

I looked on the screens, which is now showing Mikan's dumbfounded look.

A few fan girls started to yell bad things at her, as she bit her lip, trying to stand still.

I can see clearly that she's trembling, doesn't know what to do, when it suddenly hit me.

This is the perfect moment.

I look at Hotaru who's glaring at me, and I remembered her word that I should do it 'now'.

And I bet it was Hayate that she called, to put on a spotlight on Mikan.

"That's Mikan Sakura." said the fan girl on the stage in a loud voice with a wicked smile.

I took a glance at her who's nodding at the smirking Luna.

The host looked surprised at the sudden spotlight on Mikan and glanced at Luna, then me, nervously.

"Uhh, does Natsume want to say anything about this?" he asked nervously.

"I do, actually." I said in a murderous tone, and the crowd immediately silenced.

"Honestly, I planned to say this later on, but it seems that Luna here forced me to say it faster." I said again, and I can see that colors started to drain from Luna's face.

She shook her head with a pleading look at me, but I just ignore it.

"You know what? That Mikan Sakura is my girlfriend, and she never slaps anybody." I said coldly, and the crowd gasped in horror.

Everybody started to look on the pale Luna on the stage, and also at the shocked Mikan too.

"And that, ladies and gentlemen, is the truth. I'm giving my personal thanks to Narumi sensei and Hayate Matsudaira for this moment. Thankyou." I ended my speech, and quickly get off of the stage.

After that, the crowd started to make a big applause, and the host ended the conversation with saying that the dance will be started in five minutes.

`Mikan's POV`

I could only stare at him, with no words coming out of my mouth.

Permy, Anna, Nonoko, and even Hotaru said that what he did was great, and the boys are incredibly teasing him.

Suddenly, Permy, who's wearing a light yellow halter neck sun dress and a pair of white flat shoes, approach me and whispered, "Now go and talk to him, you dummy."

After that, she said loudly to the others, "Come on now, fellows, let's find a good spot for the dance."

She pulled Koko's arm and said, "See you guys later !"

I noticed Koko is giving me a good luck smile, and Permy mouthed the word 'you go girl' and smirked.

I didn't actually realize that everyone started to go to different directions, as I was staring at the ground intensely.

"Surprised?" a masculine voice said.

I gasped and immediately looked up.

Everyone has gone, and there's only both of us now.

I slowly inhale normally and grimaced, "Not really, just shocked."

He chuckled lightly, as I started to look at the ground again, while biting my lip.

"You're mad?" he asked me again, and I quickly shot my head up, looking at him with surprise.

"Of course not, you silly." I smiled at him. He let out a breath with relieve as I laughed, "It was crazy. I-I never-" before I could finish my words, I started to stare at his deep crimson eyes, and I felt speechless.

He suddenly took my hand, and said, "Hey Polka, the dance's about to start. You don't want to waste those trainings of yours, do you?"

I chuckled loudly, "It was a failed training, for your information, don't blame me if I trip or step on your feet."

"You gotta pay, then." He said lightly, as I protested, "Heyy ! Then I rather not dance !"

Suddenly, he bowed in front of me, as I realized that we're actually in the middle of the crowd, and every male is also bowing at their partners.

In a few seconds, we immediately already started to move and swing our bodies.

When it's the time that girls should twirl, I can't help but giggle and twirl too fast, and it didn't match the tempo. But it was great!

I couldn't help but feel that I want to do it again.

Natsume laughed at my reaction of the twirl, and I immediately blushed.

I looked at my right direction and find Hotaru who's twirling gracefully.

Ruka, her partner of course, looked at her in awe as she remained with perfect composure.

I laughed and looked at Natsume again, who's also laughing at Ruka's expression.

Then, the music stopped in a moment, signaling that the first song is already ended.

I immediately whispered, "Please don't do the dance again."

He smirked and said, "Alright. Let's go."

We went to an empty spot besides one of the trees, as I suddenly remembered the tree that I went to when I was lost.

I knew he also have the same thought, as he grabbed two bright lanterns, which have real fire inside the paper box, and handed one over to me.

"Wanna go there?" he asked as I jumpily said, "Yes ! I just love to bring these lanterns around."

Yeah...I did it. Stupid me.

I actually regret saying those naïve words.

After 15 minutes have passed since we enter the woods, I slowly glanced at the person who's walking causally.

"Uh-uhm, Natsume, won't we get lost?" I asked with squeaky voice.

He laughed and said, "Of course not. Trust me." He said as he took my hand that didn't carry the lantern.

I gulped as I push myself closer to him.

Everything's so dark, and I just hate that I can't see anything.

Suddenly, we came across an open field, with one big tree in the middle.

I gasped in awe, as the scenery looked just beautiful.

The round open grass field is really big, about 50 meters in radius, and the tree that I used to come around is in the middle of it.

Since when was it in the middle of an open field?

"Don't tell me you didn't realize that it was in the middle of a field?" he asked me in disbelieve, as I shook my head.

"This is amazing." I said again in awe.

"Baka." He said with a smirk, and I immediately frowned.

I approached the big tree, put my lantern below it, and touched it with the tip of my fingers carefully, as if it would immediately break if I touch it too hard.

Natsume quickly sit under the tree, and I look at him with envy.

He raised one of his eyebrows and said, "What? Just sit if you want."

I grimaced and said, "Well, do you think they'll charge me if I ruin the dress?"

He thought for a second and said, "Yes."

I groaned and said, "That's why, if I sit now, I will absolutely ruin it."

He laughed and said, "Then don't."

I frowned and slowly and gently squat my body down, but before I tried to sit, he suddenly pulled my arm and I literally 'fell' down with a loud thud.

"Natsume !" I whined as he laughed.

I glared at him and said, "You'll pay if I got charged."

"No way." He said with a smirk, and I just frowned more.

I positioned myself to sit, and relaxly leaning on the tree.

I slowly closed my eyes, feeling the comfortable silence, and the sound of the leaves of the trees.

"Happy now?" he said and I opened my eyes.

"It's great to be here." I smiled at him, and he smiled back.

Then, he said, "You looked uncomfortable after what I did on the stage, so I thought I should cheer you up."

I laughed and he continued, "Actually, I'm supposed to speak after the dance's over, but that Luna actually made me to do it faster."

"Well, actually, I just learned one thing yesterday." I said.

He raised one of his eyebrows, and I continued, "You see, I just figured out from my mom, that Luna is my freaking cousin."

He choked and said, "What?"

I grimaced and said, "A bad relative."

He looked at me and said, "Really horrible."

I nodded silently. Actually, it feels rather cruel to say this, but I really despise the fact that she's my cousin.

"Glad you're not like her." He said with a relieved look, and I laughed, "I'm not that….courageous to wear such revealing clothes."

He looked at me weirdly and said, "Those are more than revealing, and she seduce every guy she meets."

I grimaced and quickly said, "Okay, okay, change the topic."

He suddenly smirked and said, "How about commenting your look today? Maybe you should wear it more often."

I blushed tomato red and said, "Change the topic again."

He smirked again, and said, "So what do you want to talk about?"

I looked up, thinking for a few seconds.

I don't know.

I looked at him with a clueless look.

"See?" he said lightly, and leaned back at the tree, and closed his eyes.

I inwardly smiled and leaned back at the tree as well.

The whole atmosphere here actually makes me very sleepy.

I'm about to close my eyes, and try to drift to sleep, when I feel a bit of weight on my right shoulder.

My cheeks immediately turned to crimson, as I tried to not move.

Suddenly, he said, "Your fault. Now I feel sleepy as hell."

I felt a lump at my throat, and I couldn't reply.

Instead, I slowly lift my free hand, and unconsciously touched his hair lightly. Then, I almost immediately removed my hand again.

He rose up from his leaning position, and I immediately look at the other way.

What in heaven did I just do ?

Oh my goshhh, it was so embarrassing !

He chuckled, as my cheek hasn't turned to its' normal color.

Unexpectedly, I felt his hand grabbed my waist and pulled me closer to him.

I gasped in a small voice, as I finally find myself leaning at his chest.

He ruffled my hair, and I feel a tingle in my stomach for his gentle touch. It feels really comfortable.

My body moved on it's own, as I nuzzle into him comfortably.

He laughed and said, "You're way too simple, Mikan."

I said in a small voice, "Maybe."

He pat my head for the last time, and said, "Now that's how you pat someone's head."

My cheek turned red again, and I said, "Could you please let the veins on my cheek stop working for a while?"

He sighed and said, "I guess not."

Suddenly, a firework is shot in the sky and I immediately sit up straight.

He groaned and mumbled, "And it was starting to get better too."

I laughed and said excitedly, "Come on! Don't you want to see it?"

He shot a small smile and said, "Alright, alright."

I completely forgot about the dress, as I quickly stood up, and fix my dress and hair.

Then, we grab the lanterns, and followed the direction of the fireworks, or should I say, the way out.

We reached the front part of the Northern Woods in 10 minutes, and everybody seems to be enjoying the fireworks display.

I watched in amusement as the red, green, yellow, blue, and even purple fire sparks in the sky, forming amazing shapes as it flickers like the stars.

"There you are! We've been waiting for you two to show up!" Suddenly, Anna's voice boomed loudly, as I looked at Anna, Kitsu, Nonoko, Inchou, Permy, Koko, Hotaru, and Ruka who already gathered across the open field.

I laughed, as Natsume took my hand, and we're about to go to our friends.

I looked at him, made up my mind, and said the words I didn't tell him yesterday, "Natsume," I called him to get his attention.

He looked back at me, as I said, "Thankyou. For everything. It's been the happiest days of my life."

His lip started to form a smile, "Thank you for you too." He replied smoothly and I smiled back at him.

And know, I finally realized that all of these crazy events that happened in my life, are actually the proves that my life is not far from a fairytale life after all.

It's a colorful life that I've been through, many colors that can show the life's ups and downs, but in the end, if we make our own stories, a reality could be a fairytale after all.

~ THE END ~

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It's now officially ended XDDD

oh my goodness, i'm so excited, my first accomplished story :D

but first of all, i'm going to say i'm terribly sorry for the very late update :(

i hope the wait's over and the story's worth waiting.

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