NORMAL POV
"Mikan honey, wake up." Yuka says, shaking Mikan's shoulder.
Mikan rolled to the other side of the bed and says, "Just five more minutes."
-sigh- Yuka gave up after trying so many attempts to wake her daughter. She close the door behind her, careful not to wake the brunette -eventhough she knew that even if she slam the door hard, her daughter won't wake up-, and went downstairs to eat with her son.
"Where's Mikan?" Tsubasa asks, stuffing a bread on his mouth.
"-sigh- She requested me to give her five more minutes." Yuka answers.
"Indeed, Mikan is a heavy sleeper." Tsubasa says.
Yuka chuckles at her son's response.
"Is dad coming home soon?" Tsubasa asks.
"Yeah I think so."
"How was Grandpa? Is he okay now?"
"Yeah he's fine. But he need to rest. Your father will probably take over with your Grandpa's left job."
"What? But the Sakura company is too huge and besides, father is not getting younger."
"I know. But he has to. Soon, you'll be the one who'll take over the Sakura company."
"Sure thing. I can manage that company I think. But how about the Tangerine company?"
"Mikan will take over."
"What? But she can't. She's not prepared."
"I know. But your Grandpa has already a plan for her. I hope it works."
"What plan?" Tsubasa asks hesitantly. He has a bad feeling about the 'plan' they are talking about.
"Arrange marriage."
Tsubasa gasps. "But she's too young."
"I know that's why the wedding will happen after she graduated. Your father will take over the Sakura Company for a while, while we are waiting for her to graduate in college. -sigh- It will be a long wait since Mikan is still in high school today. But we can't rush things you know. And you my son will take care of the Tangerine company. And of course I will assist your father in the Sakura company."
"Okay, but does Mikan already knew about this?"
"No. We're planning on telling her when she turns 17" (a/n: Mikan is currently 16 years old.)
"I don't know about this plan... What if it won't work?"
"Let's just pray it'll work."
Tsubasa didn't talk anymore. They eat in comfortable silent.
Meanwhile...
Mikan shot her eyes open and stared at her clock. "Shit." she said.
It's already 7:10 in the morning and her class will start at 7:30. She took a bath as fast as she can and wore her uniform. She brushed her hair quickly and didn't bother to tie it because she has no more time. She picked up her bag and run downstairs.
"Good morning *pants* mom, *pants* goodmorning *pants* Tsubasa-nii" she said between her pants. She paused for a while to breathe in more oxygen.
"Good morning princess. I'm going now, bye." Tsubasa gave her a peck on the cheek and left.
"Why didn't you bother to wake me up?" Mikan pout.
"I did try to wake you up but you didn't budge. Now sit and start eating or else you'll be late." Yuka replies.
Mikan look at her wristwatch and her eyes widen like saucers. "Oh no! I'll be late!" she yells. She grab a bread and gulps her juice down. "Goodbye mom!" she quickly run and entered her car.
"Edward-san can you please drive faster? I have less than 8 minutes to not be late in school." she requested her butler/driver.
"Hai Mikan-sama" the butler responds as he picked up speed.
In no time, the car is already in front of the gates of Gakuen Alice. Another butler opens the door for Mikan. She muttered thanks to her two butlers and run as fast as she can towards her classroom.
When she open the door of her classroom, the teacher is still not yet inside. She heaved a sigh of relief and went to her seat. Her seatmate, Natsume, is -as usual- sleeping.
"Good morning my lovely pumpkins. I just pass by because I already miss you all" the students sweatderopped, well some persons where excluded. "okay now gather outside and go to your music room! Music is your first subject isn't it? Ja!"
Weeks had passed since Mikan and her friends entered Gakuen Alice, and now they were able to gain many friends.
The class filed up together and went to the music room, and there awaits a teacher in 20's waiting for them. She is Ms. Marie Yamada. She has shoulder length dark brown hair and a light blue eyes. She waited patiently for her students to seat on their seats.
"Okay class you need to compose a love song. It is to be pass on Friday. Today is Wednesday so you have two days to prepare. Don't even think on not doing it because it is your project. If you won't be able to pass it on Friday you can't move on to the 3rd level of high school which means you will remain as sophomores. Do it with your partners. We don't have a meeting tomorrow so I expect that you'll meet up with your partners tomorrow when you are free incase you won't be able to finish today. And you'll perform the song in front of the whole class also on Friday. I give you this whole period to start composing. Ja ne." with that, Ms. Yamada left a groaning class. They don't know how to start and they are afraid that they won't be able to pass it on time.
NATSUME'S POV
After the teacher left I decided to leave as well. I don't care about this stupid project. My classmates are complaining about the short time they have. I stood up from my placr and start walking to the door when someone grab my wrist. I thought it was one of my fan girls that's why I'm ready to scare her away but when I turned around I met chocolate orbs staring at me and magically, my scary aura was washed off.
"What" I ask or more likely demand.
"Where are you going?"
"None of your business little girl"
"But we have a project to be pass on Friday! With the short time we have you'll still hang out?"
"I don't feel like making one. Do it yourself if you want."
"I can't do it just by myself!"
"Then let's just do it tomorrow after class. Go to my room."
"Y-y-your r-r-room?" she asks, as she put both if her arms around her chest protectively.
I notice her actions and a smirk appeared on my face. "Why? You're afraid that I do something to you?"
"S-something? W-what are you t-talking a-a-bout? I-I'm not a-afraid of y-you." Mikan stutters.
The smirk on my face widen and amusement is obvious in my eyes. "Then you're not afraid if I do something to you? I know it's your dream."
"Dream your face i-idiot! I will never dream that thing to happen!"
I turn back to my stoic face clearly not amuse anymore. "whatever. Just go to my room tomorrow if you really want to do that thing. You already knew my room isn't it? Since it's just beside yours." After saying that I left the room and went to the Sakura tree which serves as my hiding place from all those idiotic fans I have. Soon, sleep took over me.
MIKAN'S POV
That idiot! He's making fun of me again! I put my hand on my cheek and felt the hotness in it. I-I'm blushing. Oh my god. Fortunately, I was able to hide my blush back when I'm talking to him. -sigh- After he left he never returned for the other morning subjects. Right now, we're back on our classroom waiting for the bell. I'm staring at the window obviously not paying attention to the class. Then finally we heard the bell that signifies lunch break. I went to the door where I saw my three other friends and another girl. She's also in my class but I was not able to befriend her because whenever I try she'll just scare me away with her death glare. She has a green chopped hair and green eyes.
"Mikan-chan! This is Sumire-chan." Anna told me when I reach them. Sumire held her hand out. "Uh. Hi I'm uh Sumire. Can we be friends?" she asks me. I stood there not able to move and I'm sure that I'm in the verge of crying.
"M-Mikan-chan? Are you alright?" I heard Nonoko asks me. I didn't respond. I stood ther still until...
BAKA BAKA BAKA
"Mou. Hotaru you meanie!" I said as I rub the sore part she had hit hoping to soothe it and remove the pain.
"She's asking you if you could be friends idiot." Hotaru says, emotionless.
"Oh yeah. I'm sorry. It's just that... I'm so happy! Yes I'm glad to be your friend!" I exclaimed and shook her awaiting hand. I can't help it that's why I jump unto her and hug her tightly.
"Oh Sumire-chan I'm so happy!"
"uh...Mikan...you...idiot...I...can't...breathe!"
I instantly pulled myself away from her while Anna and Nonoko laugh.
We made our way towards the cafeteria, ordered some food, and talk animatedly the rest of the lunch break. After the bell rang we went back to our classroom and we surrounded Hotaru on her table talking and laughing while the said person is busy doing some of her inventions. We continue like that while waiting for the teacher. This whole afternoon our subject will be math. Oh no! Three ours of torture!
"Jinno is hereeeeeee!" Koko entered the room panting. The whole class immediately went to their positions and shut their mouth. Then Jinno enters the room. No one dared to remove their eyes from Jin-Jin because they knew the consequence they'll surely face: DETENTION. But my eyes were not on him, they were at the empty seat beside me. Natsume hasn't still shown up. I'm wondering where he is. Ugh. I don't even understand myself! Why am I thinking of him? "WHY?" I thought out loud. Oops. I can feel everyone's eyes staring at me. I didn't mean to say it out loud! 'Stupid Mikan!' I shout inside my brain.
"Well, well. It looks like Ms. Sakura is daydreaming about his missing boyfriend." I heard Jin-Jin say. I stiffened. I can feel hot blood rising to my face. It took all my willpower to force my blush ti hide. I can hear some of the class snickers. I turned to Jin-Jin and smiled apologetically to him.
". Detention." he says in a strict voice.
"But Jin-Jin -" oops. Once I said my nickname to him I immediately regretted it because I saw a vein pops on his head.
"You. You don't have some respect." he says in a forcefully calm voice. "Stand outside. Wait until the whole class ends. Don't even dare to sit down if you don't want me to punish you more."
I didn't bother to argue more because I know that it'll just lead to more punishments. I made my way outside and stand beside the doorway. Sigh. Hours had passes and the bell finally rang! 'Hooray!' I thought. I saw my classmates making their way outside, some saying goodbyes to me. I waited for Jin-Jin to come outside for him to see that I'm not sitting. When he went out he glared at me and walked off. I heaved a sigh and collapse at the floor. I sat at the floor massaging my sore feet and legs. Then I finally stood up and went inside. I grab my bag and notice that no one's left. "My bestfriend left me. Again." sigh. Atleast Anna and Nonoko bid goodbye to me and told me the reason why they can't wait for me. What a bestfriend. Since I can't do anything about it I just made my way outside. My knees were shaking and they feel like they'll collapse anytime. As I was passing by the small park I was limping. When I was under the Sakura tree, still far from the gate, someone jump in front of me and I felt like I had a mini heart attack.
"KYYYAAAAA!" I shout. I look up and saw a raven haired lad staring down at me, well he's a little bit taller than me that's why he's staring down at me.
"You scared me to death!" I cried as I try to catch my breath.
"Hn." was all he replied to me.
When I already catch my breath I said, "Anyways why are you still here?"
"I should ask you the same question" he retorted.
"Well it's because I got a detention from Jin-Jin because of you!" oops. Not again. I clasp my hand on my mouth. 'Stupid mouth!' I thought.
He smirk, "Because of me? Why? Are you thinking of me that's why you're mind is floating and you're not listening to Jinno?"
"Ye- I mean NO! Why would I think of an arrogant jerk like you!" omg. How did he know what happened? He didn't even attended class! I can feel my cheeks getting hot and I can tell that I'm blushing. This is not good. I saw his smirk widen which means he notice my red face! NO!
"Your blushing that means I'm right." he says coolly.
"N-no your w-wrong you bastard." I stutters. I push past him and start limping again. Who the hell in this world can still walk after standing for hours, not moving? That's why I lost my balance and started to fall. I closed my eyes waiting for my butt to hit the ground, but nothing happened instead I felt strong arms that catched me. I open my eyes and saw crimson ones I blush again when I notice how close our face was. I close my eyes again so that I can hide my blush.
"Are you alright... Polka?" I heard him asked.
I open my eyes to look at him straight in the eyes. And in them, I saw concern. "Ye- huh? Polka?." I saw him smirk then I realize it. "YOU PERVERT!" I yell at him. I don't have enough energy to fight with him that's why I give up. I tried to stand up but to no avail, fell. Thankfully, he's there to catch me. "Curse these feet." I muttered undet my breath. Then I felt strong arms wrap around me.
"Kyaaaa! Put me down pervert!" I shout. And I'm sure that I'm blushing ten thousand shades of red. Well, he's just carrying me bridal style.
"Shut it loudmouth." he murmured.
I didn't budge anymore I just let him carry me. On the gate, I can see two men in black and black sunglasses are waiting.
"My lady are you alright?" one of the men asks.
"I'm alright Edward-san" I smiled at him. I cleared my throat and look up at Natsume. He instantly put me down and started walking away. But before he could walk that long I ran after him. "Natsume!"
He turned around. "What is it little girl?"
"Thank you" I said softly. I lean and give him a peck on the cheek.
I saw his eyes widen a bit and a tint of red is visible on his face. I giggle at his reaction. I lean in and whispered into his ear "You look cute when you're blushing."
And that's the time that it seems that he snap back into reality. "I'm not blushing." And now he is the one who leaned in my ears "We can do more than that just tell me anytime" he straightened his self and smirk.
"Y-you pervert!" I stuttered while blushing. I run away from him and enter the car. While we are moving I glance at him through the big windowshield at the back of the car and can't help it but to smile because of my own actions.