Disclaimer: I don't own Shugo Chara
Chapter One
It was a sunny day outside, that much I could tell. Sunlight was beaming straight at my face through the window, it felt like I was in a frying pan. Annoyed, I rolled over and looked at the clock, it was somewhere past seven, plenty of time until I have to actually get up.
"Amu-chan, are you awake?" Somebody asked me.
"Yea Ran," I answered and rolled over to face my pink Chara.
"Too bright?" Miki asked and she floated around with her sketchpad.
"Forgot to close the window curtains last night, did it wake you up too?" I smiled.
"Not really Amu-chan," Su yawned and stretched.
It was Thursday, only one more day until the glorious weekend. Grudgingly, I got out of bed, my hair a little bit messed up. I grabbed my school uniform and headed to the bathroom, locking the door so Ami won't burst in like the last time and got in the shower. While I was waiting for the water to heat up, I thought about various things like the meaning of the word potato.
"Amu!" Somebody called from the other side of the bathroom door.
"Not now Ami, I'm taking a shower!" I said loudly.
I heard the knob turn a little and then pouting. I smiled and finished my shower, brushed my teeth, and combed my bubble gum pink hair.
"Good morning honey, do you want syrup with your pancakes?" Midori Hinamori smiled.
"No thanks, I'll eat it plain," I answered and took a seat across from Ami, she was shoving pancakes up her mouth like there was no tomorrow. I smiled and bit into my breakfast, tasting the buttermilk instantly. I swallowed my lsat bite as the doorbell rang, sending soft chimes throughout the house.
"I'm leaving Mom!" I said and waved goodbye to my mother and slipped on my shoes.
"Good morning Hinamori-san," Tadase said and smiled at me.
"I told you that you can just call me Amu like everybody else," I said.
"Okay Amu," Tadase said and I blushed a bit.
As we walk to school, I talked about pointless things like what they'll serve for lunch, if we have homework today, or the possibility of a pop quiz in English.
"Amu!" Somebody yelled my name.
"Yaya!" I cried as she barreled into my arms.
"Can you believe we're in high school?!" She cried and hugged me tighter.
"Yea, you've been saying that for half the year Yaya," I laughed and hugged the energy filled girl back.
It was true, it's been four years since Ikuto left to go find his father, during that time, I became a sophomore while Yaya was still a freshman.
"Where's Nagihiko?" I asked, he was always with Yaya since they lived on the same neighborhood.
"He's taking the car today since he has this big meeting at school," Yaya said.
"Again?" I asked, this was the third time this week, is Nagj that busy?
"Come one, lets get going," Tadase said.
"K!" Yaya said and we continued to head towards Seiko High.
Upon arrival, I spotted Nagi coming out of the school building with Kairi, they looked really busy.
"I'm heading off to the freshman building, see you guys!" Yaya called and sprinted off towards the west side of the school campus.
"How does she have that much energy?" I groaned, I'm barely conscious here.
"That's just the way she is," a cheerful voice said.
"Kukai!" Tadase said.
"What's up?" Kukai said and grinned, he was a junior now, still one age older than the rest of them all.
"Aren't you usually with Utau?" I asked and heat rose up Kukai's cheeks.
"She busy with dance practice, she's telling me to tell you to practice too Amu," Kukai became serious again.
"Fine, I'll come by after school," I said just as the bell rang.
Kukai waved goodbye as he walked to the junior building while I headed over to the sophomore building with Tadase. As I step into the classroom, immediately spotted Rima in her desk, doodling people.
"Hey Rima!" I said and sat down next to my friend.
"Good morning Amu," Rima said without looking up, it looked lie she was doodling a boy that looked oddly familiar.
"Hey, who's that?" I asked curiously.
"N-nothing!" She quickly said and folded up the page, staring on a new picture.
Rima was acting way too suspicious, who was that person? Suddenly, Nikaido-sensei came into the classroom, his hair as ruffled as ever.
"Good morning class, go to your seats, we have a new student today," he said as I sat down properly.
How is a new student here in the middle of the school year, are they crazy? As I pondered the question, the classroom door slid open and a boy with dark blond hair walked in, he looked extremely tall.
"Hey, , my name is Hiroki Ren, nice to meet you," he said, his eyes was a beautiful shade of teal.
Every girl in the room practically swooned and fell out of their seats, I had to admit, he does look like a model.
"Okay Ren, you'll sit next to Amu over there, Amu raise your hand," Nikaido-sensei said.
I raised my hand and Hiroki-san smiled and made his way to the desk next to mine.
"Welcome to the school Hiroki-san," I said and smiled.
"You can call me Ren," he said and returned the smile.
"I'm Amu Hinamori," I extended my hand.
"Pleasure to meet you Amu," Ren said and shook my hand, his grip was light.
I could feel Rima stare at me from behind. It felt really uncomfortable to be stared at by Rima, that girl had serious observation skills. I turned back no faced the blackboard, already seeing a math equation written in white chalk, this was going to be a long class...
Lunch Time!*
I groaned and flopped down on the picnic table. Class droned on forever and I had three pop quizzes in math, science, and world history.
"Amu, what's wrong?" Yaya asked as she took a seat under the mango tree.
"Nothing, just tired," I said and opened my lunch box.
It was a nice afternoon, the wind was blowing nicely through the picnic area outside of the lunch room, the usual hangout spot for me and everybody else. As I ate my rice balls, Rima came over and plopped down on the soft grass next to Yaya, ignoring the table and flipped her phone open.
"Whatcha doing Rima?" Kukai asked.
"It's none of your business," Rima said and read over something.
"Touchy," Kukai mumbled and I giggled.
Rima continued to stare at her screen, a slow smirk appearing on her face every single second. Something suspicious was going on, I know it. Deciding to drop it for now, I continued to eat.
"Hey, how's Ami doing in 3rd grade?" Tadase asked.
"She's making more and more friends and beginning to edge away from Dad," I laughed, Ami is growing up into a beautiful young girl.
"I remembered when she was just in kindergarden," Kukai said and stared up at the sky.
"Yea, doesn't she heave long hair now?" Nagi asked.
"Yea, she decided to grow out her hair since the color looks so much like caramel," I answered.
After lunch, I packed up and headed to the music room to find Utau, we were suppose to practice after school but it wouldn't hurt to use my free period for dancing.
"Utau, you here?" I peeked inside the dance studio.
"Yea, I'm just taking a break," the blond said as she drank from a bottle of water.
Utau was one of the best dancers in the school, she said she needed to practice for her new music video "Black Diamond" and it included a lot of dancing.
"Do you have time to practice with me?" I asked.
"Sure, change into gear," Utau said.
While we were doing the basics, Utau told me about her upcoming music video and asked if I would like to be in it since they were short on dancers.
"Sure, when is it?" I asked as we were twirling.
"It's less than a month, I'll text you," Utau said and stopped.
"Okay, I'll have to head back now," I said as I threw a fluffy towel over my shoulders.
"See you after school," Utau said and as I went to the mini locker room.
Rima POV*
I spotted Amu at the picnic area, she was talking to Tadase and Kukai. As I came over, I felt my phone buzzing, he must be at the airport by now. Ignoring my spot on the table, I sat down next to Yaya and flipped open my phone. As I predicted, he was in a taxi headed straight for Seiko High.
"Whatcha doing Rima?" I heard Kukai's voice said.
"It's none if your business," I answered and went back to texting him.
"Touchy," Kukai said.
As I texted him the location of Amu, I can feel her eyes on me. I started to feel tense, maybe the cover was blown? As I try to find excuses for my behavior. The bell rang, signaling me to head to class. Breathing a sigh of relief, I headed back to the classroom while Amu went over to the dance studio.
"He's back," I whispered as I watch her disappear through the white washed doors.
Amu POV*
After school, I headed back to the studio to find Utau dancing to her song. I didn't want to interrupt so I kind of hung outside the door and watched her through the tiny glass window, she looked amazing. When the song ended, I turned the yellow knob and entered the dance room for the second time that day.
"I see you've kept your promise," Utau said and smirked a little.
"Of course, I'm free anyways," I said and dropped my backpack on the floor.
"Oh yea, did you know?" Utau asked suddenly.
"Know what? I had absolutely no idea what Utau was talking about.
"Never mind, you'll find out soon enough," Utau smiled devilishly.
"What's that suppose to mean?" I asked.
"Nothing, go change, we need to practice," Utau said sternly.
Why is everybody saying things halfway today?! I grumbled to myself and changed into a new pair of shorts and a tank top.
"Okay, lets start from the top," Utau and said and guided me into the dance she did earlier.
30 Minutes Later*
"Man I'm beat," I said and stared up at the ceiling.
"It's only been half an hour Amu, come on, one more time," Utau gazed over at me.
"But I've already mastered it!" I whined.
"Practice makes perfect."
I sighed and stood up. It's not that I hate dancing, it's just that Utau tends it get a little bossy at times like this.
"Come on, one more turn and you can go home," Utau said and clapped her hands.
"Fine," I said and assumed positions again.
As I danced, I noticed that Utau looked really smug for some reason. Suspicion filled me as I continued to twirl and move my hips, something was defiantly going on.
"Great job!" Utau said brightly as I finished the last step.
"Can I go home now?" I asked and wiped my forehead.
"Yea, just come back to practice tomorrow," Utau waved and I mentally groaned.
I quickly change back into my uniform and rush to the school gates, I noticed that the sky was a bright orange. As I walk, my phone buzzed to signal a text message. I flipped it open and found Rima was texting me.
Rima: Hey Amu!
Me: Hey Rima.
Rima: Whatcha doing?
Me: Walking home, is something the matter?
Rima: Nothing, it's just that I wanted to go get ice cream.
Me: And...?
Rima: Can you go with me?
Me: Sure, wait for me by the park.
Rima: Okay, TTYL.
I didn't understand why Rima wanted to go get ice cream with me, she could've gone with Nagi or Kukai. I looked up at the blazing sky as I walked over to the local park, the same park where I rescued Ikuto and brought him to my room. I blushed at the memory, I knew I shouldn't but I couldn't help it, he looked super cute in sleeping form.
"Amu!" Rima called, she was sitting in a bench.
"Hey Rima," I smiled at the petite girl.
"Come on, lets go!" Rima dragged me by the arm towards the ice cream stand.
Rima POV*
I waited impatiently in line to get my ice cream, gosh now long would this take?! I'm not the type that can wait, I'm usually upfront and demanding unlike Amu who's just standing there without a care in the world. I smiled, even though Amu was in high school, she doesn't even have a boyfriend, maybe it was because of the Ikuto trauma.
"Hey Rima?" Amu asked suddenly.
"What?" I answered.
"Why do you want me to go get ice cream with you, Nagi lives closer," Amu said and I blushed unconsciously.
"I don't know, just wanted to hang out with you," I fibbed, well it wasn't a complete lie.
Amu continued to eye me suspiciously, it was making me crack! I cannot believe I'm doing this favor for him, I don't even owe him anything.
"May I get your order?" The voice of the ice cream boy snapped me back into reality.
"U-um, I'll get the vanilla swirl with extra caramel and a dash of sprinkles," I ordered.
"And I'll have the rocky road mix," Amu said.
"Okay, just give me a few seconds," the boy said and went to the back.
"Rima, are you okay, you seem sort of nervous," Amu asked worriedly.
"I'm fine," I answered just as the ice cream guy came back with two cones of ice cream.
I quickly paid and dragged Amu to a nearby bench, just have to hold her off a little longer. As I licked my ice cream, I looked over at Amu to see her gazing into the distance.
"Amu, what's wrong?" I asked.
"On nothing really, I'm just spacing out," Amu smiled and bit into a chocolate chip.
As we ate there I silence, my phone started ringing a soft melody. Amu was curious as I took it out and as his name flashed in black ink.
"Hello, Rima here," I answered.
"I'm ready," his smooth voice echoed over the phone.
"Okay," I said and hung up.
"Who was that?" Amu asked.
"No one important," I said a little too quickly.
"Okay-y-y," Amu dragged the word out.
After we finished out ice cream, I waved good bye to Amu as I headed home. I hope that he'll be careful with her heart.
Amu POV*
Rima was seriously acting strange today, it's like she's helping somebody in a crime. As I waved good bye to my friend, I walk down the street of my familiar neighborhood, the place where I grew up. As I neared the house, I could see the living room illuminated by yellow lights.
"I'm home!" I said as I discarded my shoes at the door.
"Welcome home honey!" Mom said through the kitchen.
I smiled and headed up the stairs, all I wanted was a hot shower to relieve the tension on my back. I yawned and turned on the lights, seeing the white bulbs flash on one after another.
"I'm home everyone!" I said to my Charas.
"Welcome home Amu-chan," Ran said.
I smiled at the energetic girl and went to open the curtains on my sliding glass window. As I slid open the dark veil, my eyes went wide as saucers and my mouth practically dropped to the floor. Right there before my eyes stood the only person I thought had disappeared forever. Tsukiyomi Ikuto.