Neko-chan: I'm BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!
*computerized cheering sounds*
Amu: Finally! Took you long enough...
Neko-chan: What? There always has to be a somewhat long pause between quels. (Um... I didn't know what to call it.... Since it's a precquel and a sequel... I just kinda went with the whole quels things, so if that's not the right word.... you will live. Don't bug me about it.)
Ikuto: Why? I thought you were the 'original writer'.
Neko-chan: ... Um... no... No I'm not.... Woah... I feel dizzy...
Amu: Are you drunk or what?
Neko-chan: No! I'm way too young to drink! The only thing I would be drunk off of would be caffeine or sugar- HA! THAT'S IT!
Everyone: *sweatdrop*
Neko-chan: AH WELL! Everyone welcome, and please enjoy my new story, Finding my Heart, the sequel to An Amuto Story!
Mirror: Neko-chan does not own Shugo Chara!
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Chapter 1
Looking Back
~Amu's POV~
I stood inside as I stared out my balcony window. Normally, being a Wednesday, I would have gone to school, but it prevented me from going.
Snow.
The little frozen white specs gently floated towards the ground as it continued to sew a giant white sheet over the city. Every one of them reminded me of the promise we made that day...
I chuckled slightly. But then again, when am I not thinking about it? The words seemed filled with magic as we spoke them. I wonder if that was what it would be like when we got married.... My cheeks turned a light shade of pink. That's only assuming we marry when I get older. Not him. We've both decided that he gets to stay the same age until I catch up.
I laughed out loud at my words, seeing how far from reality they were, even if it would make things a whole heck of a lot easier. Almost every time we went out together (which was quiet often, might I add), at least one person would comment on him being a protective brother or even father for watching over me at this age. Seriously though! How do they screw that up?! We are only three years apart! Could he really look like my father?
I sighed. Too many people were concerned over this age group problem. When ever you ask some one the general question, "Do you think age matters in love?" they will almost always say no. Then you show them the person either much older or younger than you... and then they talk about how they are out of your age group. Talk about confusion. They are basically saying "Yeah, it's okay as long as you aren't the one getting into a relationship like that."
I smiled as my mind continued to well with happiness while thinking about all the 'talks' I've gotten from about going out with Ikuto.
"He's waaaay too old for you, Amu!"
"Wholy shit... how in the world did you get him to like you?"
"O.M.G.! You are so lucky!"
"Amu, are you sure he's okay? I mean, there is about a 3 year difference between you two!"
Oh, and don't forget my favorite.
"Hinamori-san, don't do it! That thieving cat is just tricking you so that you will go all soft on him when he suddenly turns against us!"
I bet you'll never guess who said that one.
It was Ikuto's favorite too, but he said it was because of my reaction... hehe.... Let's just say I left a couple bruises.... and scars.... and maybe a couple stitches, too.
Poor Tadase.
1...
2... I bursted into laughter. I just can't say that without laughing! It's just so hilarious!
Poor Tadase.... HAHAHAHA!!!!
"What are you laughing about?" His silky smooth voice came from behind me. My laughter slowly died down to a stop and I turned around to see him without surprise. We could both easily describe what would have normally happened before we started going out.
Ikuto: What are you laughing about?
Me: *spins around* I-I-Ikuto?!?! *blush*
I smiled. "Nothing," I responded. He put on his 'pouty face'.
"Aww... Why won't you tell me?" It was impossible not to giggle.
"I was thinking about the time when I told Tadagay I was going out with you..."
"The time when you bitch-slapped him while holding a steak knife? That was a good time... It was hilarious when you didn't get in any trouble for almost killing him."
"That was because you said I stabbed him in self defence because he was trying to rape me..."
"Yeah? So?"
You can not tell me that he isn't perfect.
"I love you," I said, both reminding him of my feelings for him and thanking him for being, well, awesome.
"I love you, too."
The quiet returned, and the snow pulled me back into my previous thoughts; pulling me back into my dark and confusing world with the absence of my charas.
It was hard to understand time while watching the snow fall. It sort of puts you in a trance... so I am not really sure when I asked Ikuto the question.
"Ikuto?"
"Hm?"
"How are we going to find the charas?"
He was quiet for a bit. "I'm not sure, but I know we will find away."
I frowned. It wasn't really fair to automatically assume Ikuto would have all the answers (even though at times he seemed like he would), but it was a bit frustrating. How are we going to find them? It's been almost a month now, and we still don't have any idea of how we were going to do this...
I flinched from his unexpected hug from behind as he pecked my ear. "You worry too much."
A heavy sigh of defeat exploded from me. "I know... It's just so hard to bear... They were like sisters, and it doesn't just feel like they ran away for a bit. It feels like they died." His arms dropped from their embrace around me as he walked to my side. "I know..."
"I also miss being able to just jump up here..." I forced a smile. Without Yoru to do a chara change with, Ikuto has had to use the door lately. I kinda missed it too, since now we can't sneak any meeting after 9 anymore... easily.
Now I'm the one sneaking outside.
And no, we aren't doing anything disgusting.
"I miss Yoru, too."
A smile crossed my face as I remembered that poor little chara... almost every time I saw him, he was either being scolded/flicked by Ikuto or with Miki.
In fact, those two spent a lot of time together....
"Oh shit."
"What?!" Panic quickly overcame Ikuto as he looked at me, waiting to hear what had caused me to say the 15th letter of the alphabet followed by another word for poo. (Lol. I know this doesn't really fit the mood, but it just sounded fun to do. ^-^)
"Miki and Yoru... I think.... I think that they liked each other... I mean, liked liked each other..."
And then he gave me the same look he gives me when ever I have a 'blonde' moment; the look that says, "Wow... your smart. *sarcasm*"
"Amu... are you just figuring this out now?"
"Yes, why?"
He slapped his hand to his face. I scowled. "What?! Don't tell me you noticed any sooner!"
"Actually..."
"You have got to be kidding me. How long?!"
"... Since the first time they met!"
"... Well shit."
"You sure are oblivious, aren't you?"
I sighed. "Even my own boyfriend... Do I really miss that many things?"
*cricket chirp*
I let out another sigh. "I'll take that as a, "Sorry, but yeah."
His arms were wrapped around me once more. "But that is one of the qualities I like about you."
"How can it be a good quality?" I asked, utterly confused.
"Cause now I know I can surprise you every time I do this." Just like he predicted, my eyes widened as he kissed me. Then I closed my eyes and gave in.
When we pulled away, we both let out a laugh.
"We will find them," he whispered one more time before I he had to leave.
I snuggled close to him, trying to enjoy this time as much as I could before it was over. "Ran, Miki, Suu, Dia, Yoru, Aitora... We'll see you soon."
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Neko-chan: I apologize since this was basically a recap chapter, but I just kinda had to put it in there. Just think of it as an opening...
Mirror: Your opening sucked...
Neko-chan: I love you, too. *sarcasm*
PLEASE REVIEW! ^-^
