I'm hiding in a corner now, picturing all of you bringing pitch forks and torches.

I am sooooo SORRY ;-(.

School was getting in the way of my writing and my dad got admitted to the hospital and I didn't have time to write a chapter anymore.

So yeah. Merely it was because of school.

I will NOT give up on this story.

I'm just sorry that it will take me a long time to update. But I hope you all won't give up on me because I will still finish this.

Here it is! Chapter 8!

Disclaimer: I do not own Gakuen Alice

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Chapter 8

Tick-Tock-Tick-Tock

"Five more minutes class." Jinno sensei announced.

The students were now wiping off the sweat on their faces and trying to finish the 100 item test in time. Some just wrote some random answers to the problems they couldn't solve. Natsume was already done answering 30 minutes ago. Hotaru was too and let's not forget Sumire who just finished with a proud look on her face. As for our brunette she was now on her last problem. She reviewed all her answers, from problem number one and made sure she didn't miss anything.

Kriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing!

"Pencils up! Pass your papers to the front." Jinno said and the students did. Some groaned and complained that they weren't able to finish the test.

"Class dismissed." Jinno said and went out of the room bringing all the papers.

"PHEW." Practically all the students let out a sigh of relief. The test was finally over. Math was one of the hardest subjects to pass and having finished it was a load off their shoulders.

Natsume's POV

I wonder how the idiot's test went. I glanced at the seat beside me and saw her head was down. Jinno wanted us to be a few inches apart from our partners to avoid cheating. Her face was on her table and she wasn't moving. I started to feel uneasy and I didn't know what to do. Some students were also curious of what happened to their class nerd. I saw one of our classmates poking her with a stick to check if she was still alive. The test wasn't that hard and we practically covered the entire thing during our tutoring session.

Imai started shooting her with the baka gun but she still wasn't moving. I started to panic and tried to shake her awake. I didn't know what to do next. Everybody looked worried.

I lifted her head up and saw the drool on her face. Is she snoring? Everybody went "Eeew" and some girls went away and out of the room seeing that there's nothing to worry about the brunette.

"Mikan-sama is sooooo cute when she's sleeping!" I heard a boy say and tried to touch my idiot's-I mean THE idiot's hair.

I can't believe they've made her a fan club already. Because of hair?

Getting back. I saw the guy about to touch her hair but I quickly got hold of it, it was only a few centimeters more before his hand was about to make contact. I gave him a glare and he took back his hand immediately with a scared expression on his face.

I looked at her. She was peacefully sleeping on the table and looked like there was know way anyone could wake her. She had a tough night studying and making her rest was a good idea.

I smiled to myself and stood up. I took hold of her legs and neck and carried her bridal style. I ignored the eyes that were staring at me. Jealousy. Confusion. Whatever.

I gave Imai a look that said I'll take care of her and she nodded. I brought the idiot out of the room heading to the dorms.

I carried her from the classroom to the dorms back to their room. She was pretty light for someone who eats like a pig. She was wearing a blue oversized shirt and baggy shorts. Her glasses were safely inside my pocket, fortunately not broken. This girl needs to know how to dress. I made a mental note to myself to do something about it.

I arrived at our room and placed her gently on her bed. She is something to look at. She was beautiful just the way she is. The zits don't even stop her from radiating a presence that was way beyond beautiful.

What did you just thought of just now? Hihihi

You again. Just shut up. I'm having a moment.

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She stirred in her sleep and opened her mouth. Her lips looked so temptingly soft and red-

Natsume and Mikan sitting on a tree K-I-S-S-I-

SHUT UP!

End of POV

Natsume shook his thoughts and quickly went out of Mikan's room to avoid anymore of those 'unnecessary' thoughts.

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Mikan's POV

I slowly opened my eyes. I'm in my room again? I should stop the sleep walking already. Tsk. Good thing the math test is over! Yes! I can't wait to thank Natsume for the help.

"Natsume?" I called out. No answer.

I stood before the division on his door and called out again.

Where is he? Oh well, I'll thank him when he gets back. He must be at Youichi's.

I went out the room and decided to go to Hotaru and tell her that I did well on the exam. She would be so happy for me! I smiled and skipped my way to their room.

Ooof!

"Watch where your going, you je-"

I jolted my head up when I heard his voice and met his blue-nearly black orbs. That star on his cheek. I know that star too well.

"Mikan? Mikan Azumi?" He said and got up. He offered me his hand.

"Tsubasa!" I jumped up and ingnored the hand he offered and hugged him tight. Oh how I missed this guy! He was like a big brother to me.

"Ow, Babe! Can't breathe!" Tsubasa managed to say as I was hugging him to death.

"Do you go to school here too?" I asked when I released him. Tsubasa motioned to his outfit. He was wearing a uniform which answered my question. I was overjoyed and he patted my head. Tsubasa has this habit of calling me babe since he also considers me as his little sister.

"You grew taller. But, what happened to your smooth face, babe? School's stressing you out?" He caressed my face and I wanted to laugh.

"Like my disguise? I'm Mikan Sakura by the way."

We decided to got to Central Town and find a café where we could catch up with each other. I explained to him and told him the whole story, that I was pretending to be a nobody. He looked really confused at first and seemed to object but later on he let me go on with my life the way I want it.

Tsubasa used to live here in Japan but his parents sent him to study in the United States. I met him long before I met Hotaru. The three of us were inseparable before he left. We keep in touch through letters.

I couldn't believe he's actually here!

"Hey, why don't we go to Hotaru's and let her know I'm here too?" Tsubasa said and I thought it was a great idea. Hotaru missed him too.

We went back to the dorms and I knocked excitedly on Hotaru's door.

There was no answer but, well yeah, I was her best friend so she wouldn't mind that I was going to enter her room right? I put on a BIG smile when I opened the door. My other hand was holding Tsubasa's. I went in the corridor and headed to their living room.

I immediately regretted that I entered her room. It was a very, VERY bad idea to enter a room when you're not invited in, even though it was your best friend's.

"What the-?!" I heard Tsubasa say in a very surprised tone of voice.

My hand clasped my mouth. I was speechless.

There in front of my innocent eyes. Hotaru and Ruka were kissing! Making out, I would say. They immediately broke the kiss and stared back at us, their eyes filled with shock.

"I-uh-Mikan.." Ruka managed to blurt out after a few awkward minutes.

"Tsubasa - senpai?" Hotaru said and immediately approached the raven haired lad and gave him a fist pound.

"You've changed a lot, Hotaru! I never thought you would ever have a boyfriend! So you've had a change of heart and decided to get all mushy huh?" Tsubasa teased.

BAKA BAKA BAKA

"Well some things never change." Tsubasa added while massaging his head. He then went over to Ruka and introduced himself.

"Mikan?" I heard Hotaru say my name but I pretended not to hear it.

I was still speechless. What have I just witnessed? I looked at Ruka. He gave me a small smile. Well Ruka's not a bad person, I'm sure he'll take care of Hotaru. But-

"Mikan!" Hotaru called, louder.

"Since when?" I asked.

"A month now. I'm sorry I didn't tell you Mikan. I was worried you can't accept it. " Hotaru said and bowed her head.

I smiled at her and hugged her tight."I knew this day would come, Hotaru. You can't protect me all my life. You also need someone to protect you too, aside from me. Are you happy?" I asked her and felt her nod her head. "Then I'm happy. I love you, Hotaru."

I released her and held her hand going to where Ruka and Tsubasa were. I gave Ruka a smile and then made my expression serious.

"If you do anything to hurt my best friend, Ruka, I will forget that you and I are close and do the most hideous things to you."

I saw Ruka shiver and nod.

"I won't, Mikan. I promise you. I love her." He replied.

I felt that love as he gazed into her eyes when he said that. I placed Hotaru's hand in Ruka's and we all smiled.

We then had dinner at their place. I bid goodbye to them and me and Tsubasa went out the room. Tsubasa then accompanied me to my room. We were outside the door to my room and we started our goodbyes.

"Bye, babe. I'm glad I saw you again. I'll see you around campus, ok?" He said and hugged me.

I returned his hug and smiled.

"Aweee, I'm happy too babe!" I said and gave him a peck on the cheek.

"Babe?" I heard the door open and a voice I know too well speak up.

"Hi, Natsume!" I smiled at him, my arms still around my big brother. I slowly let go of Tsubasa and faced him.

BANG!

The door slammed in front of my face. What just happened?

"Wew. What's with him?" Tsubasa said and chuckled.

"I don't really know. I'll see you tomorrow Tsubasa-senpai!" I said for the last time and went in the room as he took off.

End of Chapter 8

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I hope I could update fast.

I still have a lot of tests to study though.

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Hey I've missed you all! ^^

Hope you'd still wait for my updates!

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