Chapter 8 What?

Hey! I'm sorry again that I haven't posted in a while! I hope this chapter makes up for it!

Mikan's POV

"Permy! I don't know what to do! Where am I supposed to go? I got this schedule but this one is wrong! I'm supposed to follow a different schedule!" I complained.

"Who cares about what the stupid principals want! Just go to classes with me! Don't follow any schedule!"

I was surprised at her outburst but she was right. Who was gonna stop me?

"Okay. I guess I can do that." I said steadily. "Then let's go!"

"Are you stupid or something!" She yelled more of a statement then a question. "You're gonna go out in your pajamas? Wow. Great first impression." She said sarcastically while rolling her eyes.

I looked down at my clothes. I forgot. I JUST got out of bed. I hit my head with my hand while mentally slapping myself as well. Uh. Today is NOT my day.

I looked through my closet and pulled out a cute white Abercrombie shirt that shows off my curves and a Valentino black sheer laced skirt with visible nude lining that went down to my thighs. I slipped on my black multi strap Jimmy Choos flats while grabbing my stuff while brushing my hair quickly and ran out the door to meet Permy.

"You are NOT going out looking like THAT." She said when she glanced at me. "Your clothes are great. You've really gotten a good sense of style over time but your hair looks like a bird's nest and you didn't even put on makeup!" She pulled me back inside our room and rummaged through her closet. She pulled out a couple of medium sized boxes FILLED with makeup and hair accessories.

"Look at me." She commanded. She pulled my hair out in different directions. What is she doing? She brushed my hair hard with a determined look on her face. I hope this is over soon because it really, really hurts! Soon the torture ended and she worked on my makeup.

"There! Perfection! I know I'm a genius!" She said as she handed me a mirror. I looked at myself and gasped. I looked-What's the word?-I looked- fabulous! My hair swooped up into a twisting pony tail that was pinned to the side making some strands stick up in a cute way. Bold black eyeliner dominated my face making my eyes look big and beautiful. Dark eye shadow covered my eye with tints of maroon to make a smoky eye effect.

"Wow."

"I know."

"This is FABULOUS! Thanks! You're the best Permy!" I ran over and hugged her tightly.

"Let's go now. We're gonna be late!" We ran out the door together as I crashed into someone.

"I'm so sorry!" I said as I sat sprawled on the floor next to someone. "Idiot." The person said and got up and walked away before I had a chance to look at them. I could only catch his raven black hair as he disappeared around the corner.

It happened so fast Permy didn't even see him.

Permy's POV

Was that Natsume? It must have been! How could he not notice her? I stared after him where he disappeared into another corridor while I heard a muffled scream and quickly turned around.

Mikan was gone! Where did she go? I started to panic. This was the day Mikan would see everyone and she was KIDNAPPED! I needed help to find her. Fast. I racked my brain for someone who would trust me when I said Mikan's alive, back, and kidnapped. Natsume. No. He wouldn't even talk to me about Mikan.

…..Hotaru!

I grabbed my cell phone and flipped it open and dialed Hotaru's number.

Ring!...Ring!...

"Come on Hotaru! Pick up!" I shouted into the phone.

"Shouda." A voice on the other end said plainly.

"It's Mikan! I know. I'll explain everything later but she was with me and when I turned around I heard a scream and she was gone and I think-"

"Calm down. I'll be there shortly." She said suddenly anxiously.

Mikan's POV

I was just with Permy and out of nowhere hands grabbed me and covered my mouth just in time as I managed a scream. Tears filled my eyes. I was scared. What was going on?

"Mikan." The voice of my kidnapper said.

"I'm not here to hurt you. I just want to talk." He slowly let go of me making sure I couldn't get away.

"No one can know you're alive. Let me make this clear. I did this so that it will be easier for you and your friends. The teachers know and they will not allow you in classes or to socialize with anyone besides your roommate. Here is your new schedule. It will start in two months time because of complications and until then you are free to do anything." He said handing me a paper. "With exceptions." He added hastily.

With that said he left as fast as he came. I couldn't get a glimpse of what he looked like though but I guessed he was the elementary school principal that wrote me the letter I got previously.

I came out of the bushes I was pulled into and started pulling of leaves and twigs poking into me.

"Mikan." Someone said tenderly. I looked up to see my best friend. Hotaru. She had tears welled up in her eyes. We hugged tightly and when we finally release each other she looked at me.

"You baka. Do you know how worried I was?"

I spilled out everything that happened. She listened with concern and kindness. My absence really changed everything I guess. I missed her so much. Everything happened so quickly and I asked her why she was here and shouldn't she be in her classes now.

She told me as soon as Permy said my name she tracked her down with one of her inventions and came right here to find me standing here. We talked for a while sharing experiences like Yo Chan and current problems we have to deal with now.

"I have a way to solve this. No problem." Hotaru said slyly when I told her I can't socialize as Principal Kounji says.

"How?" I asked curious at Hotaru's new genius plan.

"Yeah. How are you gonna do that?" Permy agreed.

"Oh, nothing really big. We're just gonna have you visit an old friend."

"What?" Permy and I shouted.

Hotaru's eyes sparkled with money symbols. Err. What's she planning now?

"Oh. Um I won't be attending classes." I suddenly remembered.

"Don't worry. I have a plan for that to but that's not as important as what I have in mind now."

Ring!...Ring!...Ring!

"Hold on I better get this." I said. "It's probably Yo Chan so….."

I pressed the talk button on my phone. "Hi!" I said into my phone. "What's up?"

"Mikan, is there something wrong? Because this principal or whatever guy says to pretend you don't exist or whatever."

"Oh yeah about that just do what he says."

"What's all this about?"

"I can't explain to you now but later okay."

"Okay." He said uneasly.

"Well, bye!"

"Um, yeah. See you later."

"Come over sometime. Okay!"

"Yeah."

He hung up. That seemed odd. Yo Chan is usually more happy and stuff like me.

Youichi's POV

I hung up after my chat with Mikan. She's hiding something from me. I know it. I-I don't know what to do. What would you do if your girlfriend was hiding her whole life from you? I felt frustrated.

Hotaru's POV

After school I started to put my plan into action.

I flipped open my expensive phone and dialed Ruka's number.

"Ho-Hotaru." Ruka's voice answered uneasily on the other end.

"Bunny boy, book two tickets to the most expensive amusement park for this Saturday. And don't forget you'll be paying."

"Um, Hotaru. I'm sorry. I'm not free this Saturday." Ruka said with his shuffling so loud you could hear it from the phone.

"Who says I'm inviting YOU?" I said coldly.

"Oh. Err- Well, How was your day?" He said trying to cover up his mistake.

"Stop trying to hide your embarrassment of shame and rejection. Why would I invite you bunny boy? "

"Oh. So, it's for you and?"

"Not you."

"Yeah I know but who else is going."

"It's none of your business!" I snapped back. "Just make sure you pay for it!"

"Y-Yes!"

I hung up quickly. What an idiot.

Hmm. I wonder how Natsume's gonna take this.

I looked at my phone again and texted Natsume.

I have an old friend I would like you to see. Come to Penguin Café at 10:00 am sharp on this Saturday. Come or else.

Hotaru

A few minutes passes and I was STILL waiting for a response!

Ring!

Finally! It took long enough.

Why?

Natsume

I texted back with supersonic speed.

It took you long enough. 3 minutes and 43 seconds I was waiting for such a stupid blunt response. You'll find out soon enough why if you come. You better be there.

Hotaru

Natsume's POV

Hotaru wanted me to meet an old friend. She seemed to really want me to come. I hate to waste time. This better be good. I don't want to not come because who knows what annoying things Imai might do.

Mikan's POV

About the time when Permy came back from school Hotaru texted and told me to meet an old friend at Penguin Café at 10:00 sharp on Saturday. When I texted her back and asked her who it was she said I'd know when I saw that person. Hmm. I wonder what Hotaru is planning.

Then coincidentally Hotaru right after texting me called Permy.

Permy looked surprised and asked "Really? Are you serious! Together? Forbidden? Shut UP! This explains like everything. Like why he turned them all down. Awwww. That's so cute! He did it for her!" She said surprised and ecstatic with every word while glancing at me.

"Yeah. They're so cute together though in a way!" She squealed into the phone.

What was she talking about?

She ended her call shortly and turned to me.

"We are going on a shopping spree!" She said happily. "Your clothes are cute but we want something new. Just for the occasion type thing."

"What are you talking about?"

"Let's go!" She said suddenly dragging me out to the nearest store.

Permy ran around the store saying things like "Ooooo! This is soooo in!" or "OMG. This so says YOU!" or "Kyaaaa!This is perfect!"

After what seemed like hours of listening to Permy scream and squeal and make me try on stuff she decided on an outfit. I had no clue what was going on but if she's paying its fine!

"Hey Permy! Can I see the outfit you picked?" I asked.

"It's a surprise!" She said as she winked at me. Strange. She usually doesn't act like this.

Hey! How was this? I'm sorry it's kind of short but I hope you like it! Please review! Thanks again everyone! I hate to leave a cliffhanger and not post soon so I'll work hard to post the next chapter soon. I'll start working on it now!

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