Chapter 1: Life Without Him

Normal POV

Amu just came home from school. Everyone said their goodbyes as they continued the path to walk Yaya, Kukai and Tadase home.

Every day after the Guardian meetings after school, Nagihiko, Rima, Yaya, Amu, Kukai, and Tadase walk home in a group.

Rima home is closest so she's the first person to leave the group.

Then Nagihiko and later, Amu.

"I'm home!" Amu said as she walked through the front door.

"Welcome home Amu-chan! Papa's going to come home a little later, so we'll have to eat dinner without him." Amu's Mom, Midori said.

"Okay!" Amu responded.

When Amu got to her room, she dropped her school bag on the floor and went straight to her bed.

She just dropped on her bed, making her bounce a bit because of the force.

Ran, Miki, Su and Dia stayed at home that day.

When Amu came home, they all greeted her.

"AMU-CHANNN! How was the meeting today? What did we miss? :D" said Ran.

"Welcome home Amu-chan! I drew something today! Look!" said Miki.

"I made a snack for when you'd come home Amu-chan desu~" greeted Su.

"You look tired, are you okay Amu-chan? :O" said Dia with concern in her voice.

"I just feel tired..." replied Amu.

Amu's POV

I just miss him...

Ikuto, when are you going to come back?

"Miki, I'll look at your drawing tomorrow! But I'm sure it's beautiful. :)" I told Miki.

"We did the same old, nothing really ever happens anymore since we took down Easter 5 years ago. :O" I replied to Ran.

"Thank you Su, for the snacks, but I'm not really hungry right now." I said to Su.

Then Dia suddenly said something that caught me by surprise.

"Amu, you miss him don't you..." Dia said with even more concern.

I said nothing and started to cry.

I really did miss him.

He stopped calling 3 years ago.

I don't even know if he's still alive or if he's still well.

The tears wouldn't stop.

My charas looked at me with concern.

Ran, Miki and Su said, "Cheer up Amu! You're turning 16 in 4 days! Aren't you excited? You can finally get a license! And it's your Sweet 16! Everyone you love will be there!"

"*sniff* I guess I should cheer up. I'm sure he's alright, somewhere. Thanks girls. :)" I told them wiping my tears.

"AMU-CHAN! Dinner's ready! Come eat!" Mama said.

"Okay! I'm coming!" I replied.

Normal POV

"MAMA I dun wike brocori! :/" Ami said pointing at her broccoli.

"Ami-chan, it's `like' and `broccoli' and you have to eat it or you won't grow big and strong like your onee-chan" Mama told Ami.

The three finish eating and as Amu was washing the dishes, Papa comes home.

"MAMA! I'M STARVING! Where's your GODLY food?" Papa said.

"PAPA! WELCOME HOME! It's in the fridge! HEAT IT UP! It's your favourite!" Mama replied.

"MAMA! You always know what I want! *runs and hugs Mama*" Papa responded.

"Get a room. _" Amu said.

"COOL~N~SPICYYY! 3" Mama and Papa said in unison.

Amu goes up to her room.

She grabs her things and leaves her room to take a bath.

Amu POV

I walk to my balcony and open my milk bottle.

My Charas followed me out of my room.

"Drinking milk after a bath is always the best time! 3" I told my Charas.

"Amu-chan, remember the time you did this before and Ikuto popped out from the roof? :D" Ran, Miki, and Su said.

Dia looked confused.

"Dia, you weren't born yet. Don't worry about it. ^^" I told Dia.

"And of course I remember! That perverted cat and his hentai ways. Humph!" I said to Ran, Miki and Su.

We all laughed. Those were really fun times.

But it was so unfair how I would always blush when he was around.

I guess I realized my feelings a little too late.

I didn't even tell him I loved him yet. Even with his perverted ways.

"LOOK! A shooting star! Make a wish everyone!" Ran exclaimed.

I wish Ikuto would come back soon so I could tell him that I love him.

When the shooting star past, I ask, "Wishing successful? :O"

My girls responded "HAI! 3" in unison.

I smiled at them.

I saw Ran yawn, Miki rubbing her eyes, Su dozing off and Dia still wide awake.

"It's bed time girls! 3"

We went back inside my room and we exchanged good nights.

I closed the lights for once because they were all tired and I didn't want to disturb their sleep.

It's a new day tomorrow. Better get some sleep.