Me- Hi, my THIRD bakugan story YAY..

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To find one's perfect match

crystal-mist

Chapter 1

Because I trust you.

It was a day like any other. My auntie woke me up for my sleep.I slowly rubbed my eyes and looked out of the window at the glorious day outside. As my eyes fell on my alarm clock I realized that if I kept up that pace I would surely be late for school. I quickly jumped out of bed and did my daily routines and grabbed a piece of toast at the table as I rushed outside. My auntie waved goodbye, I ran through the busy streets of Japan. That's right I am in Japan. I moved from Russia when my grandfather Micheal died. I made my way to my new school. I smiled silently knowing that it was the same school Runo, Dan, Joe and Marucho went to. But the thing that made me real excited was because he went to this school too. That mysterious ninja-boy, who I semed to like and I have to admit that I had started developing feelings for him. No matter how hard I try, I can never deny that fact.

I found my classroom, the teacher was already there. She looked at me and smiled. "Ah! Welcome dear." she greeted me cheerily. I smiled sweetly at her as I entered the class. I instantly noticed Dan, Runo, Marucho, Joe AND Shun in their seats. What a bit of luck. They were ALL in the same class as me. What was this some sort of weird co-incidence. They obviously didn't notice me. They were too busy ignoring the teachers lectures. Dan was staring blankly at the blackboard. I couldn't believe that he didn't see me. Runo was busy looking out the window. Marucho was writing something in his notebook, he was probably solving some kinda complex Mathematic equation. Joe was reading something, a novel maybe. Shun was relaxing in the chair. He was probably in some sort of ninja meditation because he had his eyes closed. I looked at thestudents intently.

"Hey kids, we have a new student here with us today." the teacher explained. The brawlers payed no attention. But for some strange reason Dan snapped out of his unconscious-like state. As his eyes fell on me, he instantly stood up and banged his desk "ALICE?"he exclaimed in surprise making the rest of the class jump. This caught the attention of the brawlers. They all saw me and smiled. Runo seemed overjoyed.

My heart skipped a beat or two as I looked at Shun and saw his face. He was smiling...I had never thought that I would have been able to make Shun smile in this lifetime. I smiled back at him, I knew that my face was red. And I was so surprised to see a slight trace of pink on his face. NO, I was probably just imagining it.

"Master Kuso, will you please settle down?" asked the teacher half-amused and half-annoyed.

He settled down, but one could tell form his face that he was clearly dissatisfied. He half pouted as he sat down. I sat down in an empty seat between Runo and Shun. I opened my textbook and stared at the page as the rest of the brawlers resumed their activities. After what seemed like forever the bell finally rang. I was so bored that I almost jumped with Joy. Three more periods passed and then Lunch Break finally arrived. Finally I could get reunited with all my friends. As the bell rang they all neared at me.

"Alice, I am so glad you are here. I was beginning to get crazy with only these 4 boy idiots for company." said Runo, with a grateful voice.

"Hey Runo we are not that bad." said Dan.

"Oh yeah? YOU should try talking to yourself. I mean you are SO irritating."

"Hey, you Didn't seem to have this problem yesterday when you were hanging out with us." Shouted Dan.

"Why You numbskull"

"Come on you guys calm down…" Marucho tried to intervene.

"YOU STAY OUT OF THIS." They both shouted in unison.

"Well, at least welcome Alice first, and then continue fighting." remarked Joe, obviously getting tired of their squabbling.

"Oh yes, Alice." Dan said momentarily working out a truce with Runo, but I knew that it wouldn't last too long.
"So Alice how come you are here?" asked Marucho.

"Well you see, my grandfather died last year so I had to move in with my auntie. The brawlers were momentarily engulfed in silence. I knew that they felt guilty for asking. "It's okay you guys." I said with a small smile. What matters now is that we are together." Only Shun remained silent the whole time. Then again he was never one to so much talking.

Slowly time moved forward and the day came to a close. A limo came to get Marucho. Joe's mother came to pick him up in a car which embarrassed him greatly. Obviously, she was still worried about Joe getting sick again. I smiled, secretly wishing that I had a mother who would do that for me. Is it just me, or do I smile a lot?

The rest of the brawlers went their separate ways. As luck would have it Shun and I were actually headed the same way. We both walked on in silence. The silence was a bit uncomfortable, but not as much as I had expected. I was probably just thinking too much.

"So, Alice how do you like the school?" he asked. I was so surprised that he was actually making conversation.

"It's great to be in the same class as you guys, but frankly speaking it is BORING."

"Isn't school always?" he responded chuckling a little.

I was downright amazed; he looked so different when he smiled. His cuteness increased tenfold. Gosh did I just think that?

"What's wrong?" he asked me, his expression changing. I was apparently staring at him. I blushed slightly that he was actually looking straight at me.

"Nah….You are acting just so different." I responded.

"Oh, if you feel uncomfortable I can go back to-"

"No Shun, I really like this new you." I said as a blush slowly crept upon my face.

"Uh…uhm really?" he questioned, his eyes looking straight into mine. I nodded at him sheepishly.

"You know Alice, this is not a new me. This is the REAL me. You are the only person in this whole world who knows the real me." He said, suddenly looking spaced out.

"But Shun, why…Why do you hide your true self from the others?"

"Because….when I am with you, I feel I can be free and be my real self without worrying. It's because I really trust you. I don't feel like I have to hide myself with you. That's why I seem so different."

"Okay, this can be our little secret." I said as I gazed deeper into his honey orbs. I felt flattered that he said that he actually trusted me, even though I was Masquerade and everything.

As we continued on our way. I don't know where I got the courage from but I reached over and slipped my hand into Shun's. I felt him jump slightly out of surprise. I was concerned, but joy soon replaced that concern and insecurity as he gently laced his fingers with mine. I knew for certain that I was blushing furiously. But, when I looked at Shun, I saw a slight trace of pink on his cheeks. This time I was sure that I had not mistaken it. I was too close to make an error.

I had made Shun Kazami, my crush blush. My life filled with a strange sense of accomplishment.

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Until next time this is crystal-mist a.k.a Arisu signing out..bye you guys.