And then it happened. The unexpected happened. The inevitable happened. I'm paired with—I don' even want to say it anymore.

I'm so happy that I didn't really mind anything at all. Being paired up with Yuu is like the best thing ever! Yes. I'm that happy. And I just know that spending time with him outside the Academy will be more fun! But he doesn't know that I'm his partner yet because I haven't told anyone my number yet. I just saw his.

"Now," Jino-sensei said. "After class, come to the office with your partner and we'll register it to make it official."

Ding dong ding ding dong!

School's over and everyone is searching for their partners. I immediately looked for Yuu but he was no longer here. The problem with him is that he would always come to the library after school. Wasn't he even excited to go home? As in, our real homes? Or know who his partner was?

Natsume's POV

Blargh! I'm partnered up with this loud Sumire girl. I got to exchange numbers with Ruka but just where in the world did he disappear to? I dared show no one my number and went out of this loud classroom. Everyone is just full of butterflies and rainbows and it's annoying.

The moment I stepped out of the room, I saw this guy with eyeglasses dropped a piece of paper. I immediately took it and exchange it with mine.

"Oi" I said and he turned back to me. "You drop this" I gave him the paper, not really caring whether he notices that his number changed or not. But surprisingly, he just stared at it for a few seconds, took it and muttered thanks to me as he left.

People from this academy really are weird.

Mikan's POV

I looked for Yuu all over the library and saw him sitting near the window. He was reading a geometry book.

"Yuu," I said as I sat behind him. I can't wait to tell him the good news. "We're partners! I'm number 8 as well!"

I looked at his face for a triumphant look but all I got was a blank expression.

"But Mikan, mine isn't 8. I got 6" he showed me his number. For a few minutes, I was staring at the paper. Was it 6, not 8?

"But I could've sworn that I saw number 8 awhile ago" I said to myself and left the library.

Now, who is my partner? Chills ran up to my spine as I bumped into Natsume. He's the bane of my existence! I was about to say something when I heard Narumi-sensei from the school speakers.

"15 more minutes before the final registration. All students who fail to register will be counted as people who'll be staying here and clean the school. That's everything. Have a good day everyone!"

"What's your number? Do you have a partner?" I asked him. I was panicking but I can't afford not to go home. I have to see grandpa!

"Heh," he said. "Talking back to me now, slave?"

"This is no time for snide remarks!" I said. "What's your number?!" He's getting on my nerves, really.

"First rule would be for you to call me Master" he said. I didn't really care anymore. I need to know his number fast. "Or would you rather I tell everyone your nickname?"

"Okay, I got it! Now tell me your number. Mine is 8" I said.

"Keyword?" he asked.

"…Aghdkjshasmaster I whispered.

"What did you say?" He raised one of his eyebrows. And I felt myself boiling inside.

"Arrogant" I said in my most minimum tone of voice. "…master"

His face immediately changed from looking serious to amuse. And he had that annoying smirk on his face again. "I'd take that as a compliment."

Oh. He did hear the first part huh. He showed me his number and my eyes widened like an anime girl.

"If you want to register, you better beg me" he said.

Seriously? Where does all his confidence and superiority come from? From his good looks? Ugh! 5 more minutes!

"Register with me" I whispered. "…master"

"Don't you have any manners?" He clearly looked like he was enjoying everything. Doesn't he want to go home?

"Please master" I gritted my teeth. Once we go to my place, he'll never be able to do this to me. I'll show him who the boss is!

I had to drag him to the office and we were the last one to register. It seems that everyone already registered with their partners. The Wednesday lovers were really a match made in heaven. They didn't have to switch with other people because they both got their number accordingly. Since I got everything I want, I went out of the office. Seconds later, someone shouted.

"Oi polka!" Ugh. Him again!

I turned around and tried to look menacingly. "What?!"

"You were supposed to be that eyeglasses' partner but I took his paper" he waved the number 8 paper then walked away, leaving me dumbfounded.

I felt something snapped in my head. It was my self-control.

A/N: I was trying to write the chapter yesterday but my headache didn't do any good. Soooo… once again, thanks to those who read and told me what they think, those who favorited and followed my story. Thank you guys! :D And Idk how to write the school bell in words sooooo…

xMikanNatsumex: Erm… not yet. For this year, uhmmm… No. The characters are still in the getting-to-know-each-other part and I can't fit the Ball thingy. But I might write it in the future :D

sweetlittle: You're so sweet! :D I could be your friend, of course!

Also, thanks to the guest who told me about the status of my story. Now I get why everyone was confused. Sorry tho. Forestblack461&Katykat01 thanks to you guys too

Mystery555&RockingAngels&Crimson Flares: Waaah your kind words mean a lot to me!

There ya go, citystarfun.