Taken Away (Gakuen Alice)

26.) I understand

Mikan POV
"Lets run away." There was a silent pause. We stood there staring at each other. Natsume looked at me like I was losing my mind. He broke into a laughter. I was confused to why at first. Im pretty sure I didnt say anything that was worth laughing for.

"I'm sorry." Natsume laughed. "It's just that you said something that I didn't know Polka dots would say."

"Well I'm being serious about it Natsume." I looked straight into his eyes. There was nothing, nothing in the world that can change what Im thinking now. How I'm feeling right now. It felt like Natsume and I were the only one standing on this forsaken world. I felt like Natsume was the only one I needed in my life. No one else. "Lets run away Natsume."

"Polka dots-"

"Just the two of us. No one has to know about it."

"Polka dots-"

"We can even have Ruka and Hotaru come if you want! Come on Natsume we can do this-"

"Mikan will you just listen!" Natsume raised his voice, cutting me off. I already felt tears trying to escape. "I can't run away with you." He whispered, and looked at me as if he hopes I would understand. I couldn't be surprised nor blame him. For someone to escape this academy is like a death wish. A endless cycle of running away. One day you in one place, the next morning they already caught up and you have to hide again. However I have to do something with my life. I can't remain in this prison. If I'm stuck here any longer, I'll slowly start to perish. There's nothing here but a remembrance of my past. I want away from all this drama, from Persona, and especially from my father. No matter who I have to leave behind.

"It's okay, I was only kidding." I tried to hide my hurt and laughed, a pretty lousy laugh that failed to make my point. "You should of seen how serious you got." I continue to giggle. "I should really shoot for a actress dont chu think!" Natsume furrowed his eyebrow as if he wasn't buying this whole act.

"Polka dots, were you really joking?"

"Yes Natsume. Oh god, do you really think I would try to run away?!" I pulled him closer to me by his arms and hugged him. "If I wasn't joking, I would still be okay. I understand." I mumbled and closed my eyes, trying to savor this moment. Because this is probably the last time I'll be in his arms, hear his voice, and kiss his soft lips.

I felt Natsume wrap his arms around me. "You so strange polka dots." He chuckled, and kissed my forehead. I blushed softly. "I got to go. Ruka said he needed help with something back at the dome. Probably has to do with that stupid Ice Queen." He rolled his eyes when he mentioned Hotaru.

I chuckled. "Figures. They're so cute. Though Hotaru has to stop bullying poor Ruka."

"I swear that Ice Queen gonna get it if she hurts him." Natsume grumbled, protective over his best friend. That side of Natsume was adorable. All the sudden I felt his warmth leaving and my heart aching when I felt his arms loosen around me.  "I'll see you tomorrow Polka Dots. Don't do anything stupid." He flicked my forehead and walked off. I waved slowly at him. About a thousand emotions piled on me. In order to be happy, I have to leave the one person who makes me happy. I know it's selfish, stupid, but I can't no longer be here. I'm doing the exact thing my mother did. I'm about to flee Gakuen Academy.

Natsume POV
Something about Polka Dots felt off. The way she acted, the way she spoked, and those creepy laughs that sounded like it came from a horror movie. Actress my ass.
It wasn't like I didn't want to run away with her. Hell I would blow up that gate the second she ask me to.  The only thing stopping me is some unfinished business. Her asking me to run away caught me offguard. I hope she doesn't do anything stupid.

"Oh why hello there." My train of thought was interrupted by the figure in front of me. Persona was leaning back on his chair, trying to solve a rubric cube. He managed to have two sides already solved. "May I help you?" He asked, flipping the cube around. He didn't once look away from his cube.

"I came to make a deal." I said. I felt sort of guilty lying to Polka dots about why I had to leave. If she knew what I was about to do, she would be strongly against it.

He stopped for a second and then continued. "Dont you think it's too late to make a deal with me." I can trace the hidden anger in his voice. "After what you did with my plans about Sneaky Fox."

"Actually this deal is about her." I said emotionlessly.

"Oo. Im not surprised." He messed up a side of his cube and lowly growled. "Im listening."

"I want you to stop bothering Polka dots. In return, I'll do any of your dirty work." He stopped and looked at me, a large smirk appeared on his face.

"Anything?"

"Yes anything." I sighed. I got a bad feeling.

"I want you to silence the Ice Queen."

Mikan POV
I looked around at my surrounding, no one was there. Except for a couple of cameras that were pointed exactly towards the gate. I guess they placed them there in order to keep track on who escape. I walked away from the view of the camera and placed on the mask Persona given me. Me working with him was a top secret. Doubt any of the academy teachers would find out about, the student with the fox mask excellent escape. By the time news would reach Persona, I'm far gone. I got money I saved up, clothes packed, and a couple of snacks. I'm prepared. As I went running towards the gate to jump over, a hand grabbed my arm. My first guess would of been that it was Natsume but the hand was much larger and stronger. I looked over, the mask slightly slid off my face. "Father..."
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A/N- Hi guys!!! I finally updated after a long time. I know, Im pretty lousy with updating so gomen
T w T. But I hope you enjoyed the chapter!!!
Question time~
1.) What do you think Mikan's father want from her?

2.) How do you think Natsume would react to silencing the Ice Queen?

3.) Have you guys ever solved a rubric cube? I tried but I end up giving up. ; ^ ;