I thought I wouldn't have any followers or favorites, so having 3 was a pretty good number! Haha I hope more people will read this later, Koko and Mikan are a pretty cute couple...
The first thing that happened when class ended for the day, was a group of people, both male and female, had surrounded the returning student, Kokoroyomi.
Mostly female.
Mikan, sitting next to the two most popular people was already used to fangirls, but this was just unbelievable.
Not only did every single person in their class surround him, but also people from other classes who heard about the new hottest guy.
"Yomi-kun, do you want a tour around central town?"
"Koko, do you wanna hang out today?"
"I know a new restaurant we could go to."
"Do you have time after school?"
Numerous people started talking at once, mostly flirting while others just stood there, watching the whole scene.
Koko didn't falter at all as he continued to smile his famous smile and waited for the crowd to settle down.
"Sorry, but I gotta catch up some time with my friends." Koko gave the girls a wink and fist-pumped Kitsu, his old best friend.
Many girls 'aw'ed as they watched Koko walk out with Mochu and Kitsu following.
Their next target was, of course, Sumire and Mikan, who everyone rumored to have 'history' with him.
"How was he like five years ago?" Some newer students asked as they sat down, like they were waiting for a good story.
Sumire rolled her eyes and waved them off while Mikan only laughed nervously, not sure what she should say.
"Ugh, all this attention is really starting to rub me off." Sumire grumbled before stomping out the door, going to god knows where.
Mikan took this chance and scurried out as well, now lost to where she should go. Of course, she could always go back to her room, but she was too bored and happy to just stay in her room. Hotaru and Inchou were still buried in the flock of students so she decided to go find her male best friend.
Yes, she went to follow Koko.
She was going to call out to them, but found herself too far behind to get them to hear her. The three males were getting onto the bus to Central Town, so Mikan ran as fast as she could in order to catch up.
It was pure luck that the driver happened to see her and wait, if not she would have to wait ten more minutes for the next bus.
"Sorry!" She apologized before finding a seat, which happens to be in front of the three males.
Mikan waved cheerfully at them, asking if she could go to Central Town with them. Mochu and Kistu nodded, not minding the girl following but Koko was hesitant.
"Sorry Mikan. It's...kind of a boys hangout." He stated before leaning on his seat and looking out the window. The other two looked at Mikan apologetically.
She nodded in understanding, watching Koko as he didn't falter at all, still wearing his smile.
Mikan couldn't shake off the feeling that he had changed.
She settled down on her seat, hugging herself a little. She felt horrible, sad and dejected. Koko had never rejected her like that before, he would always find a way to spend time with her.
What happened?
Finally arriving at Central Town, Mikan waved goodbye to the three boys cheerfully until they were no longer in sight.
Mikan sighed. So much for following them.
Without anyone with her, she decided to walk around herself, going to restaurants and small shops that amazed her to no end.
Somehow Mikan found herself wandering to the only underage bar in Central Town, also the most famous place students go to. They didn't serve alcohol, but something dangerously similar, made from alices, that could get you just as drunk.
What surprised Mikan most was that Koko, Mochu and Kitsu were in there, having a drinking contest. Well, Mochu and Kitsu were, Koko was surrounded by a bunch of girls playing games.
Getting addicted to underage bars, or any bar for that matter, was not a good thing, and being the good girl Mikan was, she decided to go and pull the three boys out.
She stepped in, her senses immediately flooded with heavy sound and smell. She scrunched up her nose at the smell and covered her ears from the loud noise.
A few boys tried to get her to dance, or to go buy something to drink, but Mikan smiled kindly and rejected them. Many whistled and cat called at the 16 year old girl.
"Hey hottie." A boy, older than her by a year or two, stepped in front of her, stopping her tracks.
"U-Um...Are you talking to me?" No one has called her 'hottie' before, so Mikan wasn't sure how to react.
"Course I am. Who else?" He chuckled at her, obviously half drunk.
"Lemme buy you a drink." The male led her to the counter and ordered a drink, Ailes D'ange, she heard.
"It's the French name for 'Angel Wings.'" He handed it to her. Mikan sniffed it a little and smelled strawberries and vanilla. What a wonderful smell.
"A lovely drink for a lovely lady." He winked at her, making Mikan blush a little. She thanked him, taking the drink with her but not once taking a sip out of it. It wouldn't be good if she got drunk as well.
Kitsu and Mochu were easier and closer to get to, so she went to them first. She fought her way through the cheering crowd and shook them.
"Guys, it's not good to drink so much. Come on, let's go." She called over the loud music and attempted to drag them away, but they were determined to finish their race first.
"Not yet. One more round." Mochu slurred before jugging another bottle down. Mikan sighed in defeat at them and decided they wouldn't budge.
She then went to go find Koko.
Mikan was confused when she saw that the table he was at less then five minutes ago was empty. She weaved her way through the growing crowd, almost getting stepped on numerous times. The drink still in her hand.
Finally, thinking he had already left, she made her way to the doorway, only to catch a glimpse of his unique dirty blond hair in a dark corner.
Mikan sighed in relief as she finally found him. She was about to go towards him when she finally saw what he was doing.
A girl, she recognized as one of the students in the classroom next door, was pinned against the wall, arms tightly wrapped around Koko's neck as he made out with her passionately.
It was a disgusting sight.
Mikan's heart ached, although she didn't know why. Probably since she knew he was doing this because he was suffering. She's known him long enough to know when he's in pain.
But why did it hurt so much? Why was there a sharp stab of pain over and over again?
Her glass of Ailes D'ange fell on the floor in a piercing crash. She watched the shattered pieces of the glass, the liquid staining the floor. She couldn't help but feel that these shards represented her heart, her heart that hurt so much.
Koko was distracted by a loud crash behind him. He groggily stopped kissing the girl whom he doesn't even know the name, and looked behind him, seeing pieces of shattered glass and a glimpse of a girl with auburn hair running away.
His friends came running, but everyone else seemed unaffected. Koko gave them a smile and a shrug, slicking his hair back and sauntered towards the door, following his best friend.
Shit, both Kitsu and Mochu thought instantly, getting somber in an instant. This situation was much too familiar.
"He did not just ditch me." The girl huffed unhappily, her tank top riding low on her chest and her short jeans barely covered her ass.
"He's got more important stuff then fucking you." Kitsu muttered, loud enough for the girl to hear, before they both walked out the bar.
"Mikan!" That voice was all too familiar to Mikan. She didn't slow down, instead ran harder, trying to outrun him.
He was faster than she remembered, and he wasn't even trying his best.
"Mikan." Koko caught her wrist, forcing her to stop. She didn't turn around, tears pricked her eyes but she had no idea why.
"Hey, babe—" He started but was instantly cut off.
"Don't call me that!" Mikan snapped, tears evident.
"There's no reason you would be upset." Koko stated. He was right, there was no reason she would be upset, they were only best friends, whoever he dated or fucked was none of her business.
"You changed." She said instead, her voice quivering. Koko only smiled wider.
"Did I?" He asked innocently. Then he laughed.
"Yes, Mikan, I did." He laughed so emptily, it scared her.
"Why did you change?" She asked, her voice dropping to a whisper.
"Things change, Mikan. People change." He tucked a strand of stray hair behind her ear. Mikan shivered at his warm touch.
"But...why didn't you change?" He asked as he leaned in closer.
"Why are you still so innocent, so naive?" Tears fell down her cheeks, staining them.
"I'm still the same person. The same person that was your best friend. The same person who was so carefree and innocent." He whispered as well, his eyes becoming softer.
"The same person who broke my heart." Mikan whispered so softly, others wouldn't have been able to hear her.
"Yes. The same person who broke your heart." He nodded and repeated softly.
"Koko, I still love you."
I'm still trying to build to the main parts, so it might be a little boring for now. Starting from next chapter should have more hints about his secrets...
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