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Star Ranks:

Special: The students who receive this rank are considered as one of the top students of the academy. They are given a very luxurious room. They receive 300 rabbits as allowance.

3 Star: The geniuses. They receive 100 rabbits.

2 Star: The students ranked above average. They receive 50 rabbits as their allowance.

1 Star: Students that are considered average are ranked as 1 Stars. They get to have 30 rabbits.

No Star: The so-called losers. The academy rarely gives a student this rank unless they have a very good reason. The place where they sleep is the attic. Their allowance is 5 rabbits only.

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Chapter 3:

Shirley Temple

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'A drink can lead you to anyone, and anywhere.'

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"So where do we start?" Koko asked the group. It was 6:30 in the evening. They were already gathered in Central Town and were now thinking about what they should do first. Mikan was with the group though she was still un-Mikan-ish. She was standing too far from them (about 3 meters away) while they talked. Her reason was; she'd rather be away from them than to join their too-long-in-my-opinion talk.

Everyone didn't mind her they were thinking. "Well, we could start by going to Blue Lagoon. That's what we planned to do anyway. Also, it's already 5:30 pm. We could always eat early, right?" Anna was informing them. They planned to meet at Blue Lagoon but, Mikan made it impossible for all of them. Hotaru had to literally drag Mikan everywhere because she wouldn't walk. She was a human statue, or that's what I prefer calling her.

Sumire nodded but sighed after a while, thinking about how they would drag Mikan from one place to another. "All right then." Upon hearing this, Koko cheered. God, that guy loves food. When he's not sleeping or hanging out with his friends, Koko would stuff himself with food. Gluttonous. He would never stop being that. It was a mystery to all of them; it was a mystery as to why he could maintain having that awesome figure. "But, who would be dragging the little girl?"

"I'll do that since it's my responsibility as her boyfriend," Ruka told them before he rolled his eyes. Being a boyfriend to someone who's acting more like a statue isn't easy for "the" Ruka Nogi. Right now, he prefers to be with someone like Hotaru. She's an independent girl and she never acts this way. He shook his head and followed the others with Mikan right on his tail.

They all headed towards the restaurant. Once there, a handsome waiter with blonde hair and green eyes greeted them; asking how many they were. "Nine," they all replied. The handsome waiter led them to a table where they all sat down in this order: Mikan, Ruka, Sumire, Mochu, Nonoko, Yuu, Anna, Koko, and lastly Hotaru. When they were already seated, the waiter left, saying that he will come back in a few minutes. They all picked up their menus (except Mikan, of course) and looked through all the food.

A few minutes later, the waiter came back carrying a pad of paper and a pen with him. "Hello. I'm Joe and I'll be your server for today." Joe, huh? He's probably half American. "So, may I take your orders?" He grinned at them, making the girls sigh dreamily (except Hotaru and Mikan). He laughed; a very husky laugh and the easy-to-get girls stared at him with hearts in their eyes. The boys were glaring daggers at him, except Ruka since Mikan was unaffected. Joe coughed after a few minutes. "May I now take your order?" He chucked after saying that. He had placed a slight emphasis on the word 'now'.

"Yes, you may," Mochu was seething in anger and was now giving deadly glares. Joe looked at him with a look of curiosity. Why is this guy glaring at him like he was some pest? "We will have everything. Now just leave and," he paused and inhaled. "Don't come back!" He said those three last words with emphasis when he continued. Joe literally ran away from the table and asked a girl to replace him. Mochu faced Sumire with an angry face after that. "So, Sumi-chan, who's more handsome: me or him?" He said the last word with a tone of disgust.

Sumire faced her boyfriend with a smile. "Him," she said, an evil smile plastered on her face. Mochu glared at her, his knuckles shut tight on his sides. She sighed when she realized that Mochu isn't getting what she was doing. "Of course it's you! Why would I trade my boyfriend for someone uglier than what I already have?" She held his face in her hands making Mochu smile. She kissed him on the lips and she smiled. "Now, don't doubt me, all right? I am loyal to my one and only," she giggled and looked away, her hand under the table secretly holding Mochu's hand.

Mikan was looking at them curiously. She had no idea what was happening. She was trying to remember what the ordered. "Wait, you guys ordered everything?" Her voice shocked everyone. Hesitantly, they all nodded, looking at each other with inquisitiveness written all over their faces. "Thanks guys. I'm so lucky to have you guys as my friends," she said with a genuine smile plastered on her beautiful face. They all smiled back and remembered that food makes Mikan happy; especially sweet ones.

Anna was really happy now that Mikan was happy. But, what if… "Mikan-chan, are you sure you're alright?" She was worried that maybe this was all an act. She was worried that Mikan might be happy on the outside but was hurting on the inside. These days, she never really knows what was happening with Mikan. She was always trying to keep everything a secret from all of them; even from Ruka.

"Yeah, I am. No need to worry, Anna-chan," she smiled reassuringly at her before turning to look at her other friends. She gave them a wink before laughing at their somehow shocked expressions. She gave Ruka's hand a reassuring squeeze from under the table before kissing him on the cheek. "Oh, look! The food's here!" With that, a waitress arrived bringing tons of food with her. Her mouth was already slightly watering just at the sight of all those delicious food.

There was silence as they ate; Mikan and Koko having most of it. The two little pigs, at least that's what I call them. Then, a few minutes later, the gang was wiping their mouths with their napkins. With a satisfied sigh, the guys burped making the girls giggle.

Mikan closed her eyes for a few seconds, momentarily forgetting her problems for the past few days. "Wow! That was the best lobster I have ever tasted!" She remembered how it tasted and how the taste travelled through her mouth. This was the best dinner she had since she came to the academy. She sighed, contentment written all over her beautiful face. "Wait, who's going to pay for all of these?" 'Not me. Not me. Not me.'She ate most of it and maybe, they're going to ask her to pay most of it. God, she didn't even bring her wallet. Dang!

She heard Ruka chuckle beside her. "I'll pay, Mi-chan, don't worry, you won't spend anything on this get-together," he smiled at her, his blue eyes shining against the light. When he did that, the waitress that was going to give their bill, smiled flirtatiously at him. Mikan death glared at her making the poor waitress drop the bill on the table before running away, her eyes slightly watering.

"That was awesome, Mi. You scared the hell out of her," Sumire praised Mikan's awesomework. She was still oblivious to the fact that everyone knows that she and Mochu were still holding hands from under the table. Everyone laughed. "What? Why are you laughing?" It was when Mochu whispered something in her ear that she realized. "What's wrong with holding your boyfriend's hand?"

Everyone on the table stopped laughing and shook their heads. Really, what was wrong with that? Jealousy? Maybe it is.

Mikan coughed. "All right then. Where do we go next?" She looked at each of them inquiringly. What she got were all straight faces from each of them. She frowned. Guess they would have to figure out some things first. With a sigh, she looked away for a few moments trying to think. "So, have any ideas?" She looked around once again; receiving no reply, she sighed once again. "How about we just go around Central Town?"

"Oh, fine. We have nothing else to do anyway," Koko whined. He was already stomping his feet on the ground like a child because of his impatience. He stood up and waited for the others to stand as well. Ruka paid and soon left with the others. "Want to stop by an ice cream store?" Koko was asking his friends. Mikan started nodding enthusiastically and Koko whooped. He was surely enjoying this day.

They walked around for a while until they reached the store. A girl a few years older than them greeted them as they entered. "So, who wants some ice cream?" Anna was asking when they were already about to order. Everyone replied with a 'me' and was already choosing on what flavor they were going to get. The line was a bit long which gave them more time to decide.

Finally reaching the front of the line, everyone ordered. Anna, Nonoko and Sumire chose vanilla. Mikan and Ruka chose chocolate. Hotaru just wanted the cone, weird. The three other boys ordered rocky road ice cream. They walked around a little while longer 'til it became dark.

Yuu looked at his watch for the time. "Uhmm… Guys, I think I have to go. It's getting late and I have to meet Mr. Narumi every morning. It's hard to be a class representative, you know?" Yuu laughed silently and scratched the back of his head. "But, I promise that I'll make it up for you guys," he said this while smiling. He's too kind.

'Aww, he looks so cute!'"No, it's alright Yuu-san. You're right, it's late anyway. Mind if I go with you to the dormitories? I get too scared whenever it's too dark," Nonoko explained and shivered. When she finally realized what she had asked him, she blushed deep red. She turned away and at the corner of her eyes, she saw him nod his head, a slight blush on his cheeks. "Thanks," she told him shyly and together, they left after saying goodbye.

Koko was grinning. "I bet he will kiss his pillow tonight thinking that it's Nonoko-chan," he joked while laughing. The others (except Hotaru and Mikan) laughed along with him, thinking that what he said was funny. "You guys won't tell him about what I said, right?" When he asked this, he stopped laughing. A worried look was now plastered on his face.

"Sure," Mochu snorted. Everyone smirked making Koko scared as hell. He was DEAD. "We won't tell him, Koko. Pfft!" He said in a straight face and after a few seconds, he laughed so hard that he was already rolling on the floor. Sumire was already trying to calm her boyfriend but, it was no use. Oh well, at least she never gets to tell others that she was his girlfriend. They wouldn't really know that they're together.

Sumire, standing away Mochu as far as possible, looked at her nails. God, she could really use another good manicure. "Well, as it is getting late, I must go and leave that thing," she pointed at Mochu and with a huff, she left. Mochu, finally realizing that she meant what she said, followed her without saying goodbye. What good friends they have!

Hotaru was bored. She doesn't have anything to take a picture of and now that most of her test subjects are gone, she prefers to leave. "Thank you, Nogi. You sure saved my precious wallet from being taken from," with a wave, she also left with her precious duck scooter. What the hell was that? She sure loves that duck scooter, all right.

Koko watched as Hotaru sped away from them. "You promised, right?" Koko asked the people left. When they all nodded, Koko sighed. "Thank god! Yuu might be a good boy but, he can be a bad boy when needed," he shivered. That's right. Yuu isn't really the good boy we know him by. Once, Koko kicked the back of Yuu's chair and, after a few seconds, Yuu kicked back twice as hard. Now that was scary. "Have to go now. Want me to escort you to your room, Anna-chan?" He asked, a blush already on his cheeks.

Anna giggled lightly. "Sure," she smiled at him, the pink on her cheeks already noticed by him. "Bye guys!" She allowed Koko to hold her hand and they waved. A few seconds later, they left looking like a couple. They look good together. In a few days, maybe they would already be a couple since it's obvious that they both like each other.

Ruka faced Mikan with a smile. "I'm glad you're alright now," when he said this, he kissed her cheeks. He held her hands and kissed both of them. Without letting go, he said, "Tomorrow, would you go on a date with me again? I want us to spend time together again." He looked at her in the eyes and stared at it for a while. They never really spent time with each other much these days.

When Mikan noticed how desperate Ruka looked, she smiled. It's good to spend more time with your boyfriend once in a while. "Of course I would. I missed you, Ruka." She hugged him so tight. Ruka hugged back and rubbed her back soothingly; whispering 'I missed you too' in her ears. The scene was perfect for the two of them. They were alone in the center of the road with the moonlight shining on both of them. Never knew a moment like this could be so perfect.

Ruka pulled away from the hug and placed his hands on his shoulders. "Do you want to return to the dormitories now?" He asked her sweetly. When she nodded, he placed her hand in his and they left together.

They were already in front of Mikan's room. Ruka smiled. "Good night, Mikan," he whispered. And when she looked up, he pulled her towards him and kissed her; kissed her like they haven't kissed for years. A few minutes later, they pulled away, opening their eyes to look at each other once again. "Bye. I'll pick you up at 7 tomorrow evening, okay? I love you," he kissed her forehead and saw her smile. With a wave, he left Mikan frowning.

'Why do I have to hurt him? I don't even love him back.'She thought before opening the door of her Special Star room. She turned on the lights and walked towards her closet to get some clothes for her to wear tonight. After taking a shower and dressing up, she lied on the bed and tried to sleep. "This turned out to be a great day. And tomorrow, I would have to break someone's heart," a tear fell out from her eye and she slept.

To Be Continued

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Author's Notes:

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There's a hint on what will happen in the next chapter! ;) Stay tuned.

Amethyst: Third chapter done! We're already in Canada and I'm having a hard time continuing my stories! It's hard because I can't talk to Sapphire on the phone and ask for some ideas. :(( Anyway, review please.

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