Mikan's POV
I was "So Mikan, where you able to get a good idea while you were with Rou," Nobara asked as she sipped some hot chocolate.
"Umm… Not really. I'm sorry."
I haven't told Nobara that Rou dumped me or she'd probably kill him. So would Onee-chan.
"It's fine because while I was looking through your room I found something that would be perfect for the round."
"Why were you in my room and what exactly did you find?"
"I was looking for your notes from class since I didn't get something while I was doing homework and then while I was looking I came across this."
I felt as through I froze when I saw the papers. It was labeled Eternal Snow. The song I wrote for Natsume so long ago.
"Where… did you find this," I asked slowly hiding the fear in my voice.
"In one of the drawers. So what do you think? Should we use this? I wrote some lyrics that might go will with it. "
"I guess that'll be okay. After all at least we have something to perform."
"Thank goodness! Oh I also found a good outfit for you to wear."
"Why do I have a bad feeling about this?"
Natsume's POV
I can't believe what I just saw. Or more accurately heard. Hmm… now that Rou and Mikan broke up I have more of a chance with her. Am I really gonna try to get her with me right after she broke up with someone? Probably. So song lyrics are good and there's still a week left before the next round. Why can't Mikan just talk to me? How badly did I hurt her? It would be more helpful if I actually had my memories of her but I don't really remember anything. Only the necklace and the fact that she played a song for me. Too bad I don't remember the song. Where'd my memories go anyway?
The next day Still Natsume's POV
Where should I go while afternoon class is going on? Hmm… Maybe the roof today. It shouldn't be raining so I can probably take a decent nap. Haven't in a while anyway, at least not a pleasant one.
I heard a faint piano melody. It's a sad and pitiful song but I can't be sure. It seems to be coming from the music room. When I got close it got louder and… more sorrowful. There was pain in this song. Then a familiar voice sang," All the little pieces falling, shatter
Shards of me too sharp to put back together;
Too small to matter,
But big enough to cut me into so many little pieces
If I try to touch her
And I bleed,
I bleed
And I breathe,
I breathe no more.
Take a breath and I try to draw from my spirit's well.
Yet again you refuse to drink like a stubborn child.
Lie to me, convince me that I've been sick forever
And all of this will make sense when I get better.
But I know the difference
Between myself and my reflection.
I just cant help but to wonder
Which of us do you love?
So I bleed,
I bleed
And I breathe,
I breathe no-
Bleed,
I bleed,
And I breathe,
I breathe
I breathe,
I breathe...no...more."
Mikan… It's eerie yet it speaks the truth. It's the story she's lived. "Ouch! My wrist is starting to bleed again."
Bleed? Again? "Koizumi-sensei doesn't even let my scars heal before she hits them again. Ah, first aid, where'd I put it? I'm pretty sure that I put some gauze in my bag at least. Looks like I'm going to need more cover up."
I slowly walked away. Don't want her to find out that I was there. Besides that I can't believe that a teacher would hurt their student. Especially multiple times. So that means for the past 3 years Mikan has been beat. So have most of the other students too. Then why didn't they say anything to someone?
"Sometimes people are afraid to speak the truth, Natsume-kun."
That voice…! "Kotone-sensei."
She smiled. "That's my name don't wear it out."
"How'd you know what I was thinking about?"
"Just guessing. Besides I'm already aware that Koizumi-san hurts her students, don't ask how I know that."
"Then why don't you do anything-? Wait Koizumi-san?"
"I am no longer a Koizumi nor do I acknowledge her as my sister. I changed my name to Fujisaki after I left the house so no one would find me," she explained. "That and who would people believe? A normal music teacher or a retired famous musician who claims to went into teaching because she wanted to teach the joys of music?"
"Oh."
"Now you get it. When the time is right I will say the truth. Now then have a pleasant afternoon and remember I have rather high expectations of you," She said before she walked away.
What exactly does she mean by high expectations? I don't get her at all.
Mikan's POV
Must not let Nobara find me… Must let her not find me.
"Mikan, there you are!"
Shit. I started running away but Nobara grabbed my hand. "Come on Mikan, I've got to see if I need to change anything about your costume."
"I don't even want to wear that. Make Onee-chan wear it, It would suit her better. Besides I don't know if it fits anymore."
"That's why I need you to wear it! Come on!"
"Nobara!"
After minutes of dragging, protests, running…
I hate this dress. It was the same one that I brought to wear to the Christmas dance. Of course Nobara changed it by adding a black rose and some silver chains to the waist and spray painting parts of the dress black. Then she cut the skirt right above the knees. It is cute but I still don't want to wear it!
"The size is good and it looks amazing on you. Maybe a silver chain would be good too," Nobara muttered.
"So can I take it off yet?"
"But you look so cute!"
"Nobara…" I said with a dark aura surrounding me.
"I'll be off running."
And with that she ran out the door. Finally, I can take this dress off and wear some pants.
Moon: Hope you like it, I don't own the song used.