I DO NOT OWN GAKUEN ALICE

CHAPTER 12

Mikan's Bedroom:

I felt a ray of warmth hit my face which I reacted with a stir. I cracked my right eye open and closed it again then stretched, like a lazy cat, and sat up. I was about to fall back down to my comfy bed when I remembered that I have school in less than a week and I promised my friends that I'll go shopping with them! I quickly ran to my washroom and brushed my teeth, brush my hair, and then ran to my closet and picked out my outfit for the day. Of course I barely made it on time and was able to avoid Hotaru's nagging—for now.

Mall:

My friends and I picked up our uniforms from the tailor shop and we tried it on. All of us looked at each other, the plaid checkered that is four inches above our knee; well, all the girls' skirts are four inches above the knee no matter how tall you are and the white dress shirt with a checkered tie and a black blazer or a black sweater vest. We all looked at the mirror and we noticed how our appearance had change over time. Anna has natural salmon pink hair and bright pink eyes while Nonoko has natural aqua blue hair and blue eyes, both their hair reach mid back, Hotaru has black hair that past her ears and barley touching her neck with amethyst eyes, Permy has this unique natural sea green colour hair that her front hair are curled with green eyes while me, I have long caramel hair that is naturally curled at the tips with brown eyes. Of course, I have to admit all five of us look like models we have what every man wants—a hot, sexy body; we are about five feet five inches tall but unlike my friends, I hide my perfect body and my flawless face with cloths twice the size of my own and big square glasses and fake braces etc. when I'm in school. I looked at me in the mirror we are different but same at the same time.

"Ikan—Mikan MIKAN!" Anna's voice brought me back to reality and I looked at her.

Permy looked at me and said "Seriously Mikan, stop spacing out"

I gave an apologetic smile and all Permy could do is sigh when Hotaru said that we're leaving we all agreed because by the time we finished shopping we all have at least five bags in each hand.

Time skip

Mikan's Bedroom:

I felt the sun's beams shining my face and I stirred. Within three minutes I sat on my bed looking towards my window and I heard a knock on my door. It opened slightly and then the figure emerged from the door. Yoichi, who is now eleven years old, tackled me with a hug. I was shocked but was happy and hugged him back.

"Morning sis. Today's the first day of school and we always go to school together. Remember?"

"I pulled back and stared at his green eyes and smiled. All these years my relationship with Persona and Yoichi had been wonderful but I always ask myself 'Why can't mama and papa love me like other parents'

I grabbed my notebook and wrote 'Of course I remember and Persona is coming with us'

Yoichi smiled at that and yelled "YAY!"

I smiled and wrote 'Let me get ready first mkay?'

"Okay!" with that Yoichi left my room and went down stairs,

I brushed my teeth, braided my hair, and got dressed. Of course I look like a typical poor nerd when I starred at my reflection. I went downstairs ate my breakfast with my brothers and we all left for school.

School Gate:

"KYAAAAA IT'S NATSUME AND RUKA!"

"OH MY GOD! I LOVE YOU! NATSUME!"

When we arrived the whole school was screaming their names. I got off the car and went to my friends who are waiting at the front gates. That's when I saw Natsume's arm around Luna's petite waist. I hate to admit it but they look perfect together. Natsume caught me staring at him and he leaned into Luna's ear and whispered something that made her giggle. My heart clenched and I starred at the floor. When I looked up again I saw Luna walking towards me but luckily Ruka came to the rescue.

"Mikan, I need to ask you something." Ruka said smiling. These past few years Ruka had been really nice and I know that he has a crush on Hotaru but was too scared to admit it.

I followed him and he asked if I can help him. Instantly I knew. I knew he is going to confess his love for Hotaru. I nodded my head smiling and gave him a piece of paper. He read the note and smiled.

In less than ten minutes I dragged my best friends over to the rose garden where Ruka is waiting and left Hotaru there. While the rest of us e behind a bush peeking at the confession. They talked both blushing, then they hugged, and then they…they kissed… At that moment we jumped out from the bush and hugged Hotaru congratulating the new couple.

*BRINGG*

The bell rang and we rushed to class of course we are all in the same class again. But this time Hotaru isn't sitting with me instead she's sitting with Ruka. When Natsume walked him with Luna, they starred at Ruka and Hotaru.

Five…four…three…two…one…

"It's about time bro. I've waited fuckin' forever" Natsume said smiling.

I immediately looked down blushing. Thankfully the teacher—Mr. Narumi—walked in.

"Class we are going to have a seating plan."

The whole class groaned but of course they listen to the teacher.

"We're going to pick our number out of this hat and whoever has the same number they are going to be partners for the whole year."

We all took our turns but I heard some mutter "I hope I don't sit with poor girl."

I looked at my number 'eleven' and went to my seat. Once I sat down I looked around and saw that Hotaru and Ruka are sitting together. And my friends are paried up with Nastume's buddies.

"Fuck"

I turned to the voice and saw Natsume. No way. Natsume is sitting beside me.

"You got to be fucking serious. I'm sitting next to poor girl" Natsume was swearing under his breath and it broke my heart that he doesn't want to sit next to me. But at the same time I'm happy because I get to sit next to my crush.

"Class we have a project and it's a group project. So you and your new partner are going to present your family company." Narumi said smiling.

"Are you fucking serious?" Natsume looked at me and said "You don't have a fucking company. You are fucking poor."

"HYUUGA!" Hotaru yelled and she walked towards us "Don't you dare to look down on her Hyuuga and I mean it."

Narumi walked towards us and whispered into Natsume's ears "Natsume, you should apologize to Mikan otherwise I'll have to fail you."

Natsume glared at the teacher and then at me and said "We're presenting my company. And don't you dare to screw it up." He then stormed out the classroom leaving me speechless. Before I know it I was smiling.