So when I first created my FanFiction account it was to publish a Shugo Chara! story which I have since removed. I said I would make another Shugo Chara! story and it would be a Amu x Kukai and well the idea kind of came to me so I wrote it and thought 'hey why not fulfill the promise I made'. It's probably not the best and rushed, I'm used to chapter stories and this is only the second one shot I have tried to write. Strike that, so due to requests it's contining. [The Chapter has been edited since first posted, nothing major just fixed some errors so no story changes besides grammar and spelling.]

Chapter One: The Accident

[Amu's P.O.V]

I sat on the park bench with my eyes closed. I was cold; the winter air had already made it through the thin jacket that I wore. I was freezing but it didn't bother me that much. It fit for today. I opened my eyes and I stared at the ground that was covered with snow but it was blurry thanks to the tears. I put my freezing cold hands together and rested my forehead on them.

"Please, I just need a friend." I muttered the words and hoped that I would get someone I could talk to that others could actually see not a Shugo Chara this time.

"Amu!" I jumped and I looked up, my eyes met emerald green eyes as he ran towards me.

"K-Kukai?" I was surprised that he appeared or that he was even worried about me.

"Hey what's wrong?" Once he was in front of me he bent down.

It's been a while since we had actually talked instead of just passing conversation. It's been three years since I first moved to Seiyo and met the Guardians. We had been busy between school and jobs so we never really talked much anymore. The last time we actually talked it was about how Utau had dumped him, which really confused me.

"It's nothing." I muttered the words but I knew that he knew they were a lie.

"Don't lie to me; I know you don't cry over nothing." He placed his hands on my face and brushed my tears away but I saw a surprised look cross his face.

"You're freezing cold, how long have you been out here?" I watched as he took off his coat and wrapped it around me.

"You're going to get cold Kukai." Yet when I looked at him I realized something.

He was better dressed for the cold than I was even without his coat. He wore a thick sweeter that would probably keep him warm for a while along with a pair of cargo pants. He also had a hat on which hid his copper locks. It was nice that someone worried about me.

"I'll be fine besides you're the one who can't stop shivering." He sat beside me and I realized how badly I was shivering.

"I g-guess I c-chose the wrong jacket." He sighed but smiled and he ruffled my hair.

"Yeah so why don't you tell me what led to you sitting out in this weather alone?" I was tempted to tell him nothing but I realized that I had wanted to talk to someone and he was always there for me.

"J-just the classic scene from elementary school." He shook his head at that.

"What happened between you three now?" He didn't even sound that surprised that it had something to do with Tadase and Ikuto then again he wasn't surprised by many of my troubles anymore.

"I was talking with Ikuto since he just got back in town, Tadase over reacted." He rolled his eyes.

"By now I would think he would stop running out before explanations, especial since you started to date him a year ago." He seemed a bit sad at the end but I brushed it off since I wasn't thinking the best at the moment, maybe the cold got to my brain.

"I guess he actually didn't over react but he could've let me explain." That drew his attention.

"What happened between you and Ikuto this time?" I sighed and placed a shaky hand over my mouth but it was hard to since my hand was a bit numb so I just let my hand fall back to my lap.

"Ikuto kissed me." His eyes went wide since that did surprise him.

"He did what!?" Kukai pretty much jumped up which made me jump since I hadn't expected that.

"I can't believe him!" Kukai crossed his arms and grumbled about something but I laughed slightly and that made him stop grumbling and smile.

"Why don't we head to that café you like? We can get you a hot chocolate to help warm you up." He held his hand out and I reached a shaky hand out and he grabbed it.

"I think a nice big hot chocolate will do you justice." He pulled me up and I stumbled but he didn't let me fall.

As we stood there with my head rested in his chest I couldn't help but close my eyes. I felt safe and he was so warm. It didn't seem like any of the stupid drama happened with me here in his arms. I smiled as I felt him tighten his grip ever so slightly.

"You know I'm always here for you right Amu?" I nodded my head slowly.

"Yeah I know." He really was a great friend.

"You know I read a quote somewhere from someone." I opened my eyes and pushed away from him a bit reluctantly but he didn't fully let me go.

"Probably from the internet." My eyes drooped slightly but I blinked to make them stop, maybe a nap would do me justice.

"I'll tell you 'bout it over hot chocolate k?" I nodded and we began to leave.

As I followed after him I stumbled a few times and I couldn't keep up with him and he glanced at me after the eleventh time I tripped. This one ended up with him having to catch me. He stared at me worriedly. I just placed my head on his chest when I was standing again.

"I'm sleepy Kukai." He seemed to go stiff.

"Amu, how long were you out here before I came along." I closed my eyes and I tried to think.

"Maybe an hour maybe two, I don't know I can't remember." Kukai pushed me away by my shoulders jarring me out of the sleepiness slightly.

"What's wrong Kukai?" He just stared at me.

"Why am I so stupid?!" I was confused; I could understand why he was calling himself stupid.

"You're not stupid Kukai." Even if he had pushed me back slightly I rested my head on his chest again, I was sleepy and he just made me feel so safe.

"I'm the stupid one." He tightened his grip on my shoulders slightly.

"Come on we need to get you warm." He was going to push me back again but my legs gave out and I nearly dropped to the ground but he kept me up.

"Amu, listen to me." I looked at him as he shoved his hand into his pants pocket for some reason.

"Hm?" I tried to listen but I was getting closer to falling asleep.

"You can't fall asleep." I closed my eyes and it seemed like the second I did I was out.

~Kukai's P.O.V~

I was careful as I crouched and cradled her against me. She was so pale and I felt so stupid. Why didn't I realize anything that was going on with her! I didn't even think about it. Just as I pulled out my phone and called the hospital my heart clenched, her breathing was getting shallower by the minute.

Operator: How may I help?

My voice caught in my throat, I really felt stupid that I hadn't realized it sooner.

Kukai: I need an ambulance to the park that is by Seiyo Academy, my friend, I'm pretty sure she has hypothermia.

I felt stupid for not realizing it before now. I wanted to help her but I didn't realize the one thing that was so important. Yes her boy problems were serious, to her at least but her life was more important to me. Was it wrong that I was glad that maybe Tadase and Ikuto screwed up with their chance with her? Was it wrong that I fell in love with her?

Operator: They're on their way, what is her currently condition sir?

Kukai: She fell unconscious a couple of minutes ago, her breathing is getting weaker by the minute.

I was scared. Would I lose her? This was my fault; I didn't even realize that she was sick. To be this close she had to be out here for hours. Just how long had she been out alone, crying? I bit my lip as I felt tears sting my eyes, I couldn't cry right now. I had to be strong.

Operator: Where within the park are you and her sir?

Kukai: By the Cherry Blossoms.

My lip trembled slightly and I bit my lip harder. I never cried but now it was so hard not to cry. Every time I helped with her boy trouble it hurt since I loved her but as long as she was happy then I was happy. As long as she lives through this I don't care if we just stayed friends forever. The operator asked me more questions but I wasn't really paying attention. By the time they arrive I was getting cold myself but it was nowhere close to more than a bad chill.

They took her to the hospital in an ambulance and I rode with her. I had hung up and I was tempted to call her parents but I don't think I would be able to tell them what happened. I don't think I could handle admitting what could actually happen to her. On the ride there I held her freezing hand in mine; it was getting warmer which I took as a good sign. It gave me a small bit of hope. I just had to have faith that she would make it.