Um, told ya? I mean, sorry! School's been bugging me for a little while, and then a whole month passed. Heh, sorry... But, this is a short chapter, to satisfy you guys? :P

Chapter 3:

The bitches were out for a day, shopping with Yuka for money-draining jewelry. I sighed while turning off the washing machine, taking the clothes out and stuffed them into the dryer. They took the good radio with them (The bitches I mean), so no source of music or entertainment was provided while I did the laundry. I cussed out a not-so-healthy word.

As I hummed a tune, I nibbled on a piece of tofu jerky. It's cheap, 20 cents per pack. My ears picked up the sound of the door opening, and realized that they had come home. I ignored them, tapping the beat of the song I was humming while the dryer was doing its thing. I turned it off.

"Hello?"

I froze. That was not a sound from them.

"Mikan?"

Neither was that. Wait, is that Ruka and Anna? Why are they here?! And plus, he'll probably know I like him the minute I talk. My voice gets all high and squeaky, and take everything funny. It's like Luna trying to seduce a man; annoying.

I tried to hide behind a cupboard, but to no avail. My stupid little antics were blocked by the door opening.

"Mikan, I know you're there."

I stepped out, frowning. Looking at Anna, she looked like she just came out of a salon, since her hair was all glossy. I plopped on a chair, frowning. Why did she come on a Monday?

Anna moved closer to me, so close that it was getting uncomfortable.

"Do you like him?"

I smiled grimly, and turned away, obviously knowing who she meant. My eyebrows furrowed, and my lips pursed. I tugged on a pigtail.

"I guess you do, since your ears turned red."

Damn.

"Well, do you want me to help? I'm a bit of a romantic type, plus, you're of aristocratic blood, right? Mikan Sakura? Just tell them that you survived that accident and then you'll be accepted into the world of the higher class, maybe even into royalty. And then-"

Bam.

I slammed my hands on the dryer, leaving a slight dent. My hair covered my eyes, so I couldn't see that well. I talked to Anna in a calm voice, "I'm not going back. Not to those days, Anna. Not until father comes back. I'm not going to disappoint him. I keep my promises, unlike someone else I know. Never will I go into that world without father. Never."

"But Mikan, you father's-"

I growled, but it wasn't the first time I did that to Anna. Why does she keep on prying into my past?!

Third Person

Anna was scared. Mikan just growled and was shaking. She had seen this side of her before, and it wasn't pleasant.

The brunette she was talking to curled up into the ball, making her dress wet with tears. She stayed there, and didn't look up once.

Anna was scared and furious at the same time. Why couldn't she accept the fact that her father, Yukihara, was gone?! She frowned. "Mikan Sakura. You aren't a servant serving under the Narumis. No, you are made of aristocratic flesh and blood and I will make the people of this world realize that. Now, if you don't mind, I'll be going to the two princes waiting oh-so patiently in the parlor room." Anna turned, opened the door, and walked off to said room.

~Cinderella~

Natsume couldn't believe that the servant once actually was in his world. And her surname was Sakura, a company that sold rare metals and minerals. Well, used to. The head of the company was in a car accident, along with his mother and daughter, falling into a river with fast currents. The driver survived, while the wife inherited the fortune and company. She was conceited and stupid, though. She completely destroyed the company, letting it go bankrupt.

But then after the true heiress comes back and then nothing's there to inherit. She goes through a servant's life, not even complaining. He smiled. I think she may be my type.

Ruka and Natsume's ears pressed against the door lightly, listening to the conversation. They couldn't even start to think that someone could go through that, without complaining, and waiting for her non-existant father to come back.

A whisper came through the raven haired prince's lips, "I can't believe she went through all of that."

"Now, if you don't mind, I'll be going to the two princes waiting oh-so patiently in the parlour room."

The said two quietly cussed under their breath, and ran upstairs to the parlour room. The room was surprisingly spacious, with a high ceiling. The furniture were furnished nicely, and the sofas were comfortable leather. The two sat onto a sofa each, completely shaken from the new information that they were given.

The Vulcan prince ran his hand through his hair. "Wow. She likes my best friend and is actually of high class blood. I'm surprised and impressed at the same time. Lucky Ruka, he finally has a girl that likes him and doesn't drool and willingly strip right in front of him. Tell me if you can find another one like her."

Ruka stayed silent, his ears pink. "She... Likes me." He put his head into his hands. "I can't believe it."

Natsume blinked. "Believe it, Ruka. And more importantly, are you going to ask her out?"

"No! How could I do that?!"

"Dude, if you won't ask her, I will."

Ruka lifted his head, and stared at Natsume. His lips set in a grim line.

"You wouldn't."

Okay, now this was written on a whim. :D --- Reason why this is so short. I'm not updating on a schedule, so it's like it comes and goes. Uhh, so this might be out on a little hiatus, depending on how long my homework will hold out. I'm not exactly the smartest person on earth, so I don't think I'll hold out that long. Heh. Make sure you review, since I either do it for you guys (since I know what your thinking from feedback), or I do it when I'm bored or I feel like it.

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