Here we go… Last time, I wrote about Mikan getting jealous… now what if Natsume's the one to get jealous…? Well, read on to find out! I really hope you guys like it… :D

Oh yeah! It's a Natsume POV.

Also, one more thing... They're 18 years old now... senior high school students.

Disclaimer: I don't own Gakuen Alice. (If I did, Mikan and the others would be a bit older)

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I DON'T CARE

By GlynNchaN

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"So I guess I'll pick you up at seven?" A male voice asked. "No wait. Make that six. I don't want you to go home that late."

"Seven is fine. It's not like we'll be out that long. Just remember that no one must see us, okay?" A girl answered back. "It'll cause us trouble, if you know what I mean."

I tried not to listen anymore. I've heard enough. It wasn't any of my business anyway, or so I've been trying to convince myself of it. I didn't mean to eavesdrop, I was just passing by. I felt my heart sting as I remembered the conversation. My feet continued to walk away as I shoved the memory through the back of my head.

The voices were distinct. I knew right away who they were. I kept convincing myself that it wasn't any of my business… Heck! Of course it was my business!! It was Ruka, of crying out loud! I ran my fingers through my hair and felt a bit irritated. Why the hell didn't Ruka say anything to me? Damn… He was going out with the only girl I ever liked. Even he knew how I felt. So much for being my best friend… Then again, I thought about not having the right to meddle in their affairs. This really sucks! I cursed lightly under my breath.

It was still early. We had Narumi's class next but I didn't feel like going. I kept walking around the campus hoping to clear my mind. I let out a heavy sigh. Maybe I was wrong… maybe they weren't going out. Maybe they just had to do something… together? Even if it wasn't a date, going out with just the two of them made my heart prickle with jealousy. Me? Jealous? Now this is new.

I stood outside and saw the brown-haired girl happily skipping about… 'She's that happy?' I cursed again. I prayed that she wouldn't notice me. Unfortunately, she did.

"Natsume!" I heard that high pitched voice calling out my name. I couldn't help but remember her previous conversation with my best friend. "What are you doing here? You're going to skip classes again aren't you?"

"It's none of your business." I snapped back. I didn't feel like talking to anyone at that moment. Being Mikan, she kept pestering me.

"Whatever. You know, you should get back to class. I bet Ruka's looking for you." I twitched at the sound of his name. She barely noticed this and went on. "I still can't believe how you two are best friends. Why can't you be like Ruka and be nice for once?"

"What the hell are you saying, polkadots?" I couldn't hide the resentment in my voice anymore.

"I'm just saying that Ruka's such a nice guy and you're an ass. You two are best friends right? Try to take after him once in a while… It might do you good."

My blood boiled at what she just said. "Damn it!" I cursed out loud. It took Mikan by surprise and she took a step back. "Why the hell would I have to do that?" I yelled at her.

"You don't have to shout!" She yelled back. I noticed that she was getting angry too not that I care as of that moment.

"Just 'coz he's nice enough to take you out doesn't mean every single guy has to be as nice as him!" I snapped at her. This conversation wasn't going to where I exactly had in mind.

She gasped at what I just said. "How did you know about that??" Her eyes grew wide. "That was supposed to be a secret!"

Crap. Suddenly realized what I just said, I turned around and began to walk away. "The corridor isn't exactly what you could call a 'private place' you idiot." I told her and went away.

She didn't run after me, she just stood there aghast at what just happened. My anger took the best out of me. Maybe I shouldn't have yelled at her. No use worrying about it now. I didn't feel like going to class anymore. This bothered me too much. I especially didn't want to see Ruka at the moment.

I ran to my room not wanting to talk to anyone. I immediately grabbed my manga and sprawled on my bed. Even reading my manga, my mind still flew back to the conversation Mikan had with Ruka. My mind screamed at the very thought of it.

"I don't care. I don't give a damn… I don't give a rat's ass." I repeated to myself hoping that I would really feel that way. But I don't. I do mind. "I don't care... I don't care… I DON'T CARE!!" I threw away my manga and closed my eyes shut. "DAMN IT!" I cursed out loud. This was killing me. I hated this feeling.

I forced myself to sleep but it was no use. I could only hear the ticking sound of my clock and it made me even more annoyed. This wasn't helping. I just stared at my ceiling and let my mind wander. As expected, it always seemed to land on the thought of that silly nullification girl hand in hand with none other than my so-called best friend.

I lied down for a long time. It's a shame that I wasn't able to get some sleep. Not that it mattered. I glanced at my wall clock and saw that it was already 6. Time sure flies. I was lying down for 4 hours now. I didn't even notice.

I sat up and gazed at the manga I threw a while ago. I stood up and walked towards it. It's a good thing that the pages weren't crumpled. I haven't read this one yet. As I was about to lie back on my bed to read it, there was a light banging on my door.

"Natsume? Are you there?" It was Ruka.

I didn't bother answering back. I had the door locked. I was too mad to face him. I might set him on fire… not that I'd actually do it. Well, since I'm mad… I just might.

"Natsume? If you're there… please answer back." He pleaded but I didn't answer back. There was only silence. "Well, I'll be going out with Mikan today."

'Tsk.' I felt my blood boiling again. I may be mad, but that idiot's still my best friend. I couldn't just beat him up for taking out the girl I like the most. I felt disappointed in him. I listened intently to what he was about to say.

"She told me that you found out about it… and it seemed like you were mad." He continued on. "I couldn't tell you… I promised… I'm sorry, but it's not like... Oh what the heck! What am I doing here talking to a door… You might not even be inside. Natsume… where the hell are you?" He turned around and walked away.

It's not like…? Like what? Damn it, Ruka. You promised her what? Maybe I should've responded… I wondered what Ruka was talking about… but I didn't feel like talking to him at the moment. I sighed. "Whatever. I don't want to think about it anymore." I grabbed my towel and decided to take a bath.

I skipped dinner that night since I didn't feel like eating. It looks like I've locked myself in this room for hours now. It was 7:20 in the evening. I remembered that Ruka will pick Mikan up at seven. I bet they're leaving as of this moment.

"SHIT!" I cursed loudly. I feel like burning something right now. I really really hate this feeling. For some reason, I don't want that polka dotted panty girl going out with anyone but me. Not even my best friend. You might say I like her… love even. Frankly, I think so too. I feel it. God! When did I become so cheesy? I walked impatiently in my room.

I love her.

Do I?

Crap. I don't want her to go out with my best friend… but I don't want to hurt Ruka.

I kept walking and sorted out my thoughts. My feelings finally surfaced. I am indeed in love with that clumsy idiotic polka dotted panty girl. Although, I'm not too sure if I can admit that out loud, I bet I can't even admit that to my best friend…

My best friend… Ruka.

I remembered how honest he always is towards me. Maybe I should do the same for him. He always worries on what I might feel…

This is what made things complicated. If it were any other guy, I wouldn't hesitate to put them on fire. However, it's Ruka we're talking about. That creep's like my little brother. I couldn't hurt him. I couldn't do that.

"I can't take any of this anymore!!" I screamed as I stood in front of my closet. I glanced at the clock and saw it was quarter to eight.

Should I go?

If I do, what do I intend to do anyway?

I let out yet another sigh. My chest felt heavy ever since I heard their conversation. Maybe I'm making a big deal out of this… I wish I can ignore it. I really wish I could but I can't and that's the annoying part. It irritates the hell out of me.

I have to decide… should I check them out or not? Damn… Damn… I kept cursing out loud. I kept scratching my head out of annoyance. This is really bad for my health.

"To hell with all of this!" I yelled and opened my closet. I scrambled to my feet and quickly dressed up. I took out my jacket and headed outside.

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That's the end of the chapter! Pretty short isn't it? Don't worry, I'll update soon… anyway, so how was it? I kept wondering if I was able to keep the "Natsume" character in line… it's nice to see him all flustered once in a while… just let me know…

By the way, in the next chapter… do you still want the Natsume POV or someone else's? I just wanted to ask… anyway, I'm currently writing the upcoming chapters so my update won't take that long…

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