HI!~ I had a AWESOME break :3. Anybody else?

Anyway, thanks you Bloodyravenheart13 for your suggestion! It really helps a lot, since I forgot about Wakako. She was really a character in the Anime I never really had my attention on for a while, so shes easily forgotten to me!

Thanks everybody else for their suggestions too! It makes me really happy :D

Mikan's POV

"Mikan, I'm sorry about Natsume. He can be such a pervert sometimes." Ruka sighed, and looked at me with a sorry face. How can I stay mad at him? Ruka is just so cute sometimes! He really needs a girlfriend..maybe Anna or Nonoko? Their really nice people.

"It's okay Ruka-pyon! He doesn't make me feel that unwelcome here, so its okay!" I smiled goofily, and Ruka's face turned into a grin too. We sat there eating, occasionally making casual talk to each other. Though it was interrupted 10 minutes later, after we had ate and washed the dishes, by the door erupting into a fit of knocks.

"Mikan, can you get that? I'm busy doing my homework." I nodded at Ruka, and got up. When I had opened the door, I was immediately greeted by a tight hug by a unknown woman, maybe a year older then me? When she had finally stopped squeezing my lungs out, she had a look of disappointment take over her face. Even though she was frowning, I could tell she was a really pretty lady. She had short black hair, a little part of her hair was tied in a side ponytail by a star band, her eyes were dark blue that were glistening in irritation. Her outfit really through me off, since she wore a tight jean skirt that barely reached her mid-thigh, and a tight stripped polo shirt with one button open showing a white lacy tank-top.

"Who are you? Wheres Natsume? I know I got the address right!" Her fuss made Ruka come over to the door, and with a confused face. One he scanned her over, his face turned sour.

"I'm sorry Wakako, but your not welcome here." His voice was bitter, making me feel like it was a different person standing behind me.

"Ruka? Why are you in Natsume's apartment?" Her voice didn't even waver, with Ruka's piercing glare from behind me. I know I'm about ready to pee myself just standing here.

"I moved in with Natsume. Now please, leave." Wakako's gaze then set on me again, and ignoring Ruka's words, continued to ask questions.

"Who's the girl? Oh wait, is it another one of Natsume's one night stands? No, or is it yours?" She smiled sweetly, but her eyes gave away she was playing a sick game. By the way she assumed I was seeing Ruka or Natsume pissed me off to a extent. I was not going to let this girl, who I just met not even five minutes ago, insult me like she knows me.

"Listen here, I may be living here with them, but that does NOT mean I am sleeping with either of them. If you have, so be it. Not my problem, but I swear if you insult me or Ruka again, I will not stop myself from punching you." I said icily, while making eye contact with her. The woman's eyes that were filled with confidence minutes ago, faltered, making me feel awesome. I mean, who wouldn't? I feel so COOL!

"M-Mikan...that's a little much...even for you.." Ruka laughed nervously behind me, and I stuck my tongue out at him.

"Anyway, my business here does not concern you. I'm only here for Natsume. Now please fetch him for me." Wakako said, as she flicked her hand towards the inside of the house. I sighed, irritated at her behavior, but went to go get him non-the-less.

"Hey Nat-" I lost my voice, once my eyes adjusted to the darkness of Natsume's room. No, it wasn't the darkness, but it was Natsume standing there. ONLY IN A DAMN TOWEL! My face immediately turned hot, and my mind just couldn't register.

"D-Door..." I slammed the door shut, not even waiting for him to answer. Then I ran to my room, hoping that I would die in my beds warm comfort. It was the only thing I wished for right now. When I lived at my old house, I would lay in bed and have my thoughts consume me until I fell asleep. When I had got under the fluffy comforter of my new bed, it just didn't have the familiar warmth as the one back home did. For right now though, this will have to do. My red face returned to its regular peach color. All my thoughts from moments ago disappeared and all I could think about was my parents. I may have seemed fine with my parents being gone before, but thinking back to the times we had spent together, it really just hits me right now. I miss my mommy. I miss my daddy. I miss their warm hugs that would comfort me in bad situations, even ones that would scar me for life. Like the one I experienced minutes ago. They would hug me while I lazed there under the comforter, and tell me everything was okay.

Before I could stop myself, I blinked some tears that had stung my eyes. They trailed down my face, straining my face, reminding everyone that would look at me right now, that I was crying. My throat stung, and I let out a sob, and buried my face into the pillow I had only recently received. I shouldn't cry, I just got this stuff from Ruka. He was really a nice person, letting me stay here. It's a shame how I only cause trouble by causing him headaches with Natsume's and my arguments. The door of my bedroom door swung open, causing me to abruptly stop crying, or at least quiet down. I sniffed, and wiped my eyes rapidly.

"Mikan. Did you see anything you shouldn't see at your age?" I recognized it as Ruka's voice, even though I knew it couldn't possibly be Natsume. I shook my head under the blanket, and I could practically see Ruka's smile.

"Now, let this warn you to knock before you open doors, while your living with two males." Ruka laughed, and I couldn't help but smile a little. I was still depressed, which made Ruka confused from my lack of laughter.

"Mikan? What's wrong?" Ruka asked, and I could hear the his steps coming closer to me. I stiffened. He must not know I cried, because if he did, then it would mean I wouldn't be worthy to stay in his home.

"Mikan. Answer me." He said sternly, and I was scared to turn around, and take the comforter from over my head. It was my only protection from reality. I felt the bed shift, by my back, and I stiffened.

"Mikan. Please tell me whats wrong." Ruka sounded desperate, so I turned from me facing the wall, and uncovered myself to reveal my puffy, red, moist eyes. Ruka's face turn into a frown, and I opened my mouth to tell him why I was being such a cry baby.

"I miss...my mom...and dad." I said quietly. Ruka's frown, turned into a small smile and he ruffled my hair.

"Mikan, they will come back. May it be tomorrow or next year, but they will come back for you; and when they do, they wouldn't want to see you crying...but smiling." My depressed mind found its light, and I smiled a bit. My worries about my mom and dad faded away, and I was happy again. Even if I miss them, they WILL come for me soon.

"Now tell me,-" Natsume slammed open my door, looking ready to kill someone.

"Why the hell is SHE here?" He growled, his red eyes becoming brighter then I've ever seen them for the 24 hours I've spent with him.

"Well, she is a persistent one." Ruka snickered. I giggled a bit, and Natsume glared at me.

"What the heck is wrong with you? You look ten times uglier then usual." A tick mark appeared on my head, and I threw my Hello Kitty plush pillow at him. It hit him in the face, and out my door. Then that woman came up behind him, and jumped on his back.

"Natsume~ Let's go to sleep." Oh god, maybe I feel a little sympathy.

"Ruka who is that girl?"

"Wakako, Natsume's ex-girlfriend."

"So, he LIED." I glared at him. He lied that he didn't have a girlfriend. Why the heck am I upset? Oh wait, Ruka said EX...never mind...

"RUKA HELP ME! SHES GOING TO RAPE ME. I GOTTA GET TO CLASS." Natsume's voice rang throughout the apartment. Ruka sighed, but got up and extending a hand for me to take. I gradually took it, and he helped me off my bed.

"Ready for the worst? Wakako is a feisty one." Ruka looked a bit scared. I nodded, and Ruka whispered the plan in my ear. When he was finished, I couldn't help but want to punch him in his pretty blue eyed face.

"I am NOT pretending to be that damn nasty fox's girlfriend."

:| I tried to do this chapter. I thought it was kinda weird for Mikan not getting upset as much, since her parents did leave without warning. I hope you like it! :D