Gakuen Alice Crossover; Queens of the Universe

Chapter 21- Feelings and Intentions

Mikan's POV

After that little greeting, Uncle walked down the flight of stairs and began to exchange pleasantries with the teachers. Narumi gestured his students (A/N Yes, same teacher, same students.) and began pointing whose who they are going to escort around.

I can feel the burning stares of my friends on my back which made me a little nervous but I tried to not let it show. I grabbed Karin's hand and began to lead her somewhere, making sure to go the farther side of the school, until the she dug her shoes on the ground.

"Wait, Mikan! I have to tell Kazune and the others where we're going!" She exclaimed. I stopped and turned to her with a thoughtful look. After a little thought, I nodded and let her hand go.

I watched as she ran back to Kazune; who was near Micchi, Jin, Yuuki and Miyon (Himeka was in a different section so she was not able to come) and gave him a pleading look. I saw Jin about to lunge at Karin but Kazune noticed this and blocked his girlfriend from the idol's sight. The peach blond giggled and peck his cheek, making him blush.

I giggled when I sensed multiple auras approaching me, making me stop. I already knew who they were. Who wouldn't?

"M-Mikan."

My eyes slightly widened when I heard the hesitant voice of my ex-best friend. Or was it still best friend since I already forgiven them? I couldn't help but feel the awkward tension around us. I almost wish I had a knife. Also, Hotaru? Stuttering? Never thought I'd see the day! And her hair even reached her shoulders too!

Sense the sarcasm? 

Making sure to look indifferent, I faced all of them with a cool look. "Yes?" Seeing them all again- except Yuu and Koko at the back who were smiling at me- I was torn between making the air around them freeze for saying those things behind my back and give them a hug because I missed them so much.

'No, no! Remember the plan, Mikan. Yes, you forgive them but don't give them the credit of forgiving them so easily. Make it hard for them.' I am aware that Kaylina may be shaking her head in disapproval right now but it wasn't fair on my part.

I offered so much and gave a lot but just when I thought some of my efforts were paid, it was only a pad of paper bills. Get the metaphor?

"We just wanted to say that...we're sorry." Now this time, my jaw dropped. The guy who was a bastard when we first met, who was cold as ice, the one whom I fell in love with was apologizing? Not to mention in front of people who doesn't want to witness his apology? 

What happened after I left?!

Now the crimson-eyed teenager was scratching the back of his head, a thin streak of pink on this face. "The truth is, we didn't even know why we said it. But believe us, we would never say those things about you, Even if we did, just remember that it's not true." I read his mind for good measure. 

'And you're pretty cute when you're mad.' 

I inwardly gasp and can't help but think, 'Oh yeah? Well what I'm about to show you will be freaking adorable!' But I clamped the urge down. Control. Control. Control.

Looking at him, I felt my heart skipped a beat. Natsume changed, a little. His hair was a little longer and more messier but it still looks good on him. His crimson eyes was glowing with...hope?...and many more emotions that makes me want to hug him. His uniform was still the bad boy type of wearing and his messy hair only added the look. His indifferent expression and cute blush was simply adorable. 

All in all, he was hot.

"WHAT THE HELL?!" I couldn't help but sputter in my mind. 'DID I JUST SAY HE WAS HOT?!" Of course, my mind link was still on so Karin heard me.