Me: Hey Guys! I bet your gonna absolutely hate this chapter! *laughs evilly*

Mikan and Natsume: Why?

Me: Well, I think I bought it out of character a bit but, you'll live. Well, you'll to more than live, hehehe...

Mikan: Kyou, What do you have planned!?

Me: Nothing! Just read!

Natsume: *Reads script* What the hell! Since when do I...

Me: I DON'T OWN GAKUEN ALICE!

Recap

He was about to take a nap but a knock on the door stopped him.

He was hesitant at first to get up and open it but he knew he couldn't ignore it. He got up and walked to the door. He opened it to find Mikan, in a beautiful outfit that made his blood rush to his cheeks. He had more control so he forced it back and looked at her in the eyes. She was wearing his favourite colour, red. She had a red plaid skirt, a white blouse, a loose black tie and a red leather jacket that went as long as her skirt. She looked cool, but at the same time, elegant. Her outfit was complete with black boots that ended just under her knee, black thigh-high socks, black lace gloves and her hair was out. He realised she had been wearing it out a lot lately because of the weather. He was dying inside from the attraction but controlled himself and kept his stoic face on. She was lucky he had so much self control otherwise she would be pinned to the wall right now. She then looked right into his eyes.

"Hey Natsume" she said with a large smile.

"Hey" he said nonchalantly his fighting urges

"I wanted to properly thank you for those fluff puffs" she said as she played with her thumbs. She was nervous.

"So, Thank you" she said as she put on her best smile that would have killed her fan boys. It was so cute that you could die there and then happy.

"un" he said as he stuffed his hands in his pockets. He too had changed and he was wearing a plain white dress shirt with two buttons undone and dark jeans. She could smell soap and cologne. It was a dreamy scent but she kept her cool.

There was some silence before Mikan spoke to break it.

"Anyway, I'm going shopping with Anna, Nonoko and Hotaru" she said happily.

"I know" he answered, avoiding her eyes a little.

"Oh, w-well I was just wondering if you wanted to come" she asked nervously.

He had not expected that from her at all and stood there with very wide eyes. He just stood there, with the surprised look on his face but he calmed it down. She had noticed his surprise and thought she should add something.

"I-I mean s-since your my bodyguard and all" she said as she focused her gaze at her shoes. He had recovered from the sudden words and now had his normal face on.

"I see" he said as he took his hands from his pockets and crossed them. "That sounds reasonable Polka dots" he said with a smirk. "I have some free time" he said as he walked back in his room to get his wallet, phone and keys. She got angry at the nickname but decided to leave it. They walked in silence and met up with everyone. It seems Hotaru had dragged Ruka along to carry her bags. He was obviously blackmailed into it. They went to the huge shopping square and went through shop after shop, buying things they wanted. Natsume and Ruka mainly looked bored until they came into a jewellery shop. Natsume was standing near the entrance with Ruka when he saw a beautiful promise bracelet that was decorated with small sakura charms (Yes it's usually a promise ring but hey, I wanted to mix it up a little). He took one look at it and knew it would match Mikan perfectly. It was both beautiful and elegant like her. He turned away from it when Mikan and everyone emerged from the store to move to another. He followed and went on until they were all tired. When everyone was in the last shop they wanted to visit, he excused himself, saying that he saw some manga he wanted to buy. Ruka wanted to come with but Hotaru (Thank god) pulled him back and told him he had to stay with them. Natsume left and went back to the jewellery store they had gone to before and bought the bracelet. He walked back to the shop where Mikan and everyone were. They were walking outside of the shop, getting ready to leave. They went back and everyone excused themselves to go back to their dorms. Since everyone only had three star rooms, they went together leaving Natsume and Mikan together, the special star students. Mikan was so happy and couldn't wait to get back and check out the stuff she had bought. When she got to her room, she thought Natsume would go down the hall to his room but he followed her and waited for her to open the door. Before she turned her keys to unlock the door, she turned back to Natsume.

"Natsume, aren't you going to your room?" she asked as she tilted her head in curiosity.

He looked in her eyes and then spoke with an emotionless face on.

"I need to talk to you for a moment" he said as he stuffed his hands in his pockets.

She hesitated for a minute before turning back to the door. She turned the keys and opened it. She stood to the side and told him to come in him in. He walked in and she followed, closing the door behind him. She had a serious face on now. They looked into each others eyes for a few seconds.

"I like what you're wearing" he said quietly. He would have added the fact that she looked beautiful in it but he thought it best to leave it out.

It was rare for her to get a compliment from him so she was surprised, but kept it hidden.

"Thanks" she said as she looked to her feet, rubbing her arm nervously. He then moved forward to her and cupped a hand under her chin, holding it up so she was looking in his eyes again.

"Look at me" he said in a steady and gentle voice. His face was the same but she noticed his eyes were soft and loving. "Don't look away" he added. She nodded her head and he stepped back, taking his hand away. He then reached in his pocket and bought out a box that was as big as his palm. He opened it to show the bracelet and she almost gasped in surprise.

"This is a promise bracelet" he said as he stared at the bracelet like she was. "It holds a promise between two people" he continued.

"A-And your giving it to me?" she asked nervously.

He looked back into her beautiful eyes. He craved her but he held it in. He had more control than that.

"Yes, but this holds a promise. I love you and this holds my promise to always love and care for you". He stopped for a minute and went a little closer to her.

"I will give this to you, holding that promise but you may only wear it when you share the same promise. You have to feel the same way I do, to love and care for me like I do to you to wear this. I don't care if it takes years, I will make you feel this and make you able to wear this bracelet" he said in the most gentle and sincere voice she had heard him use.

Mikan just stared at him hands entwined together near her chest. She was truly touched at his words.

He then closed the box, hiding the bracelet once again and placed it on her dressing table. He then reached for her hands. He held her hands in his and looked into her eyes once again. They were so close that he could smell that intoxicating scent that belonged to Mikan. Tangerine. It was a beautiful scent that he would think about at night. She still hadn't said anything and she was too shocked to talk but she knew she had to.

"N-Natsume, are you really serious about this?" she asked.

"You know I am Mikan" he said gently, caressing her cheek. She leaned into it a little and closed her eyes for a minute before opening them again.

"But… Are you sure about this? I mean, I'm not great or anything and there are plenty of other girls who are great and love you already. Are you sure about me?

He sighed and intensified his gaze. He then moved his hand from her cheek and moved it to the back of her head. He pushed her toward him and he kissed her. She was surprised but closed her eyes to understand it. She had to focus on what it meant. His kiss said everything for her. She knew he was completely serious about this and that it was only her but she still didn't believe it fully. She got this warm, fluttering feeling in her stomach. Her heart was beating faster and faster every second and her blush was to her roots with its crimson colour. Then, when she thought nothing weirder could happen to her, she kissed back. He was surprised at this and stopped for a few seconds before continuing to kiss her. This kiss spoke his feelings and was passionate as well as longing. He had made his other hand find her waist and she had made her arms find their way around his neck. The kiss got deeper but a voice in her was screaming at her. What the hell are you doing Mikan!? You hate this guy. YOU HATE HIM. Why are you kissing him! How can you do this with him? There is just no way. Why does this feel so great if I hate him? The questions were driving her crazy. She hated him but why was she kissing him? Why did she like kissing him?!

Finally, she had run out of breath and Natsume was nearing his limit as well. They broke apart and caught their breath. He looked at her again, in her eyes.

"You kissed back?" he asked although he already knew she had.

Her blush grew darker and she hesitated to answer. She didn't have an excuse. She didn't even know why it happened, so she told him what she knew.

"I-I didn't know that I had until you realised it" she said as she played with thumbs. "It just kinda happened" she said, her nervousness growing. A smile played on his lips and showed a careful, gentle look towards her. It was a smile (with a little smugness hidden as well). She had never seen one but she had to say, he looked better with one.

"I understand Mikan. I understand it happened without you knowing, but this just shows that my efforts are not useless." He stepped forward and kissed her on the forehead then headed for the door.

"I'll be leaving now" he said as he reached for the doorknob. "Unless you want me to sleep in your room" he said with a smirk instead of a smile now. Mikan had lost most of her blush but it grew strong again.

"O-Of course not you pervert" she shouted as she crossed her arms across her chest angrily, puffing her cheeks out. His smirk grew wider and he opened the door and walked out. Before he closed the door he said "good night Polka Dots" and closed it. She stood there looking at the door for a while before then turning her gaze toward the box. It was a plain white and had her name written in gold. She walked toward it and picked it up. She saw the bracelet once again and found the promise written on the inside. 'A Promise to love and care for each other'. She smiled at it but then lost it as she thought of what just happened. She hates him and she knows it. She can't return his love. She snapped it shut and placed it on her dresser. She then opened her wardrobe and changed into an orange silk night dress that had thin straps. It was mid-thigh in length. She then did the rest of her night routines and got into bed. She still had the rest of the school week ahead of her. She knew she had school but she couldn't stop thinking of him. It was about 2:30am when she finally got to sleep.

Me: Don't you just love how she finally kisses him back..

Mikan: KYOU! I'll kill you!

Natsume: *holds Mikan back*

Mikan: What are you doing Natsume!? She made you look kind and thoughtful and crap!

Natsume: Yeah but, I can't control how she writes the story... If I do anything it will just get worse

Me: Yes Natsume, we all know why you don't mind..

Mikan: Can't you change it!?

Me: Carved in stone I'm afraid. Just wait for your turn to be awesome Mikan. I think it might be in the next chapter but Natsume also gets to be awesome. Yeah... A lot of stuff happens. I'm up to around 19,100 words so far in the story. You guys have many chances to be badass, don't you worry.

Natsume: That many words? What the hell happens?

Me: hahaha, well that's for me to know and for you to find out Fire Boy. See you guys next time!