Meilin: So I just want to let you know that I will be going to Rome on Monday, November 21st…that's this Monday according to Pacific EST time in the USA. So I won't be updating until the beginning of December when I get back.
Ikuto: Bring me back a souvenir!
Amu: Me too!
Meilin: Of course :] Let's get on with this story, shall we?
Ikuto: Aznpride16xx does not own Shugo Chara – Just the Plot
Behind A Smile – Chapter Two: Lies
Chances like these only come once in a lifetime. Missing that chance could cause everything to blow up then fall downhill…
Tossed aside like trash…replaced for something better – something new…
It had been a few days since Amu's arrival. Ever since she saw her lover kiss another woman she had been bottled up in her house. Not once did she leave. She even lied to Kukai and told him that she actually never made it to his home- that she had something important come up. That way he wouldn't ask her any unwanted questions.
The pinkette chatted away on her instant messaging site. She tried to keep her mind busy by catching up with a few friends she hasn't seen since she left.
She thought maybe if she didn't tell Ikuto she was back, she could avoid bumping into him and being awkward around him. That was hard to do considering his bedroom window was right next to hers.
MidnightNeko had invited you to chat:
Accept or Deny?
She knew she shouldn't but she couldn't help herself.
StrawberryIchigo has accepted MidnightNeko's chat request.
"Amu, why didn't you tell me you were back in town!" he wrote.
She responded, her fingers shakily typing on the keyboard. "Oh, it must have slipped my mind," she lied. "Sorry, Ikuto." It killed her inside to lie to him. Never in her life had she lied to her best friend. Never.
Not for a moment did Ikuto believe that statement but he didn't want to cause any problems. "It's okay. I'm glad that you're back. Oh and remember the day you left? You said you had something to tell me – what was it?"
She smiled at the computer screen before her as her heart pounded in her chest. He didn't know how happy it made her knowing that he remembered after all those years.
"I love you," she typed out. Then the image of Ikuto and that woman played in her head and tears threatened to fall.
I love you
I love yo
I love y
I love
I lov
I lo
I l
I
…and every last letter was erased.
"Wait, you're home right now, right? I'm going to come over. If it's that important I want to hear it in person. Open your window. I'll be right over."
MidnightNeko signed off.
She hated this. Now that she knew there was another girl in his life she could never reveal her feelings to him. It would be wrong and inconsiderate of her if she did so. But now wasn't the time to think about that. He would be over her bedroom in less than thirty seconds expecting an explanation and she didn't have enough time to make one up.
Quickly running toward her window, she slid the glass piece out of the way and made her way down the ladder that was conveniently attached to the side of her house. Ikuto was stepping out of his window as well and saw Amu. Her eyes were all red and puffy. Instantly he knew something was wrong. He called after her but his voice was drowned out by the pattering of the rain and the strong roars of the thunder. Still he chased after her. He called her name several times – she heard him but didn't want to stop. She didn't know how to face him.
"Amu, stop!" He tried once more. Once again, she ignored his plea.
Run, Amu! Her conscience yelled. You can't let him see you like this. Get away from here.
She ran and ran but soon her legs began to tire out. She tripped and skidded a few feet across the sidewalk, landing face first behind a bush. She sighed roughly. This day just keeps getting better.
"Amu, are you out here?" the boy called out. No answer. Rain poured down and it was too dangerous for anyone to be outside. "Amu, please, where are you!" A vibration came from the midnight blue haired man's jacket pocket – a text.
Go home. It's too dangerous for you to be out here. I'm already going home now. So, don't worry.
Lies. Dirty, useless lies. All just to keep him away. She hated this. She truly did. She despised herself. Honestly, she wanted him to embrace her – to hold her and tell her everything was going to be okay. She wanted to inhale that beautiful scent she's known all her life. She wanted him to look at her as if she was the only one for him. But no. She felt that she wasn't needed anymore and that someone else replaced her. She didn't want to be jealous because there was no need to be. But she was heartbroken. That was all there was to it.
Ikuto didn't want to believe it until he saw Amu go home safely, but she was right. It was too risky to be out in this nasty rainstorm any longer. Ikuto went home, but Amu, she stayed behind in the rain.
After picking herself up from the ground she walked over to the park and sat down on a swing, dampening her clothes even more and ignoring the stinging cuts she received when she fell. She sat there for at least two hours, unconsciously looking up at the sky. Water spilled down her cheeks. Whether they were from the rain or from her tears, no one would be able to tell.
After white and blue streams peered into the sky, Amu decided to take some cover. She wasn't stupid enough to get struck by lightning. The pink haired girl sat in the mud for a few moments before deciding that it was much too uncomfortable. She got up and sat inside the tube of the playground slide and fell asleep there until the next morning when little children kicked her off.
It was a mystery how she actually made it to her house – what with all the doubles she saw and who knew how many times she collapsed from exhaustion and got back on her feet. She was so close to opening the front door but her body couldn't handle it. She passed out right there on her doorstep. It was unfortunately the same time Ikuto pulled into the driveway next door.
He stepped out of the car wearing a suit and tie. It was a bit too warm for him to be wearing the blazer so he turned to take it off. A glimpse of pink caught his attention.
Is that Amu? He thought. Ripping off his jacket, Ikuto ran towards Amu and gasped at the horrible condition she was in. "Are you okay? Amu? Amu, wake up!"
Her body was in an extremely weak state. She could not even hear a sound.
"Ikuto, is everything alright?" The woman from before stepped out from the passengers seat and called out. She was dressed in a beautiful black, silk dress with rhinestones decorated as the belt. She and Ikuto had just finished their 2 year anniversary date.
Amu was panting heavily and Ikuto placed a hand on her forehead. His eyes widened at the burning heat that was emanating from her body. He easily lifted her petite frame and brought her into her own home. His lady followed closely behind.
"Ikuto, bring her to the bathroom. I'll take over from here," said the unnamed girl.
End Chapter Two – Upcoming: Chapter Three
Meilin: Ah, so the drama continues…oh and please let me know if I made any mistakes…I didn't proof read this one much.
Amu: Who is that girl and why is she in my house?
Ikuto: She's obviously my girlfriend…
Amu: -fuming in corner-
Meilin: Calm down, you'll find out in the next chapter.
Okay so once again, I'll be out of the country for a little over one week but don't worry! I'll continue to write in my notebook until then :]
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Until Next Time My Friends!
