Maps Chapter 2:Where You Are

Quick notification before I start: Hello, Welcome to Maps chapter two. It's the moment we've all been waiting for! I don't own Shugo Chara or Maroon 5 or the song Maps. I've updated this chapter and things are a little different so, if you've read it and you don't think you should read it again… You should, 'cuz if you don't you might miss something.

XNarrator POVX

Ikuto put a New York ball cap over his messy, blue hair as he stepped outside of the airport. The brisk breeze whipped at his exposed skin and clothes. Since he didn't call beforehand and arrange some sort of transportation he was forced to walk. But, that didn't bother him; he knew the ins and outs of the whole city like the back of his hand. Besides, why not go and visit his favorite places in his hometown?

As he walked down a sidewalk heading in the direction of downtown he hooked a left into a back alley that lead to another alley. He unthinkingly made his way through the labyrinth of alleyways until he made his way to the amusement park. What he found there surprised him.

Before him was not a broken down amusement park, but, an up and running one. There was people everywhere smiling and laughing while piling in and out of it. Ikuto just watched with awe for a few moments as his childhood memories resurfaced. When he finally got over his shock he willed his legs to move in the direction of the park.

When he reached the ticket booth there was an older gentleman running it, a jubilant smile eminent on his face as well.

"What can I do for ya, young man?" Inquired the older man while leaning towards the plastic, patiently waiting for Ikuto's answer.

"Uh, can I get a ticket?" The man laughed before responding.

"Sure, that will be five dollars." Ikuto cocked an eyebrow looking at the paper taped to the window.

"But, that's five dollars for 18 and under." The man just nodded his agreement. Ikuto looked back at him and proceeded. "I'm twenty-two." The man's eyes widened and he burst into a fit of laughter falling out of his chair while doing so. Ikuto wasn't amused. Finally, he composing himself sat back up and calmly answered.

"Sorry, young man. That'll be eight dollars." Satisfied with that answer Ikuto reached into his back pocket to retrieve the eight dollars and handed it to the man. The man took the money and beckoned Ikuto to put his hand on the counter, he stamped his hand, and finally put a wristband on him. Afterwards he gave him a wide grin, "You enjoy yourself, now."

Ikuto just nodded his response and walked in.

There were cheerful smiles and bright lights everywhere. Every ride was occupied with people releasing scared and excited shrills. Ikuto let a wide smile take over his face and again he engrossed himself in the vortex of memories that took over his mind: him sitting on the bench, watching her. Amu riding the carousel with her eyes closed. 'I'm here, Amu.'

Someone ran into his back and his smile immediately fell. He turned around clearly annoyed and ready to do some reaming. That is, until he saw who had stumbled into him.

XAmu's POVX

I looked into the mirror at my cute, pink dress that reached my knees and brushed out the wrinkles with my hands. Next, I ran my fingers through my hair to get the non-existent tangles. I took a deep breath and took another good look at myself. "Amu, you look fine." I reassured myself for the umpteenth time. Just then a there was a polite knock on the door.

"Amu? May I come in?" A male's even voice sounded from behind my hotel room door. I glanced one more time at myself before walking over and opening it.

"Yes, Nate. Yes you may." I responded in mock politeness while opening the door revealing a handsome man smiling. I moved so he could step in. Before he did he started to whistle and easily maneuvered around me into the room over to the windows and I followed.

We watched the busy streets, and the beautiful scenery together. I felt myself relax while falling into the comfortable silence between us before he spoke.

"You know, this sight doesn't even hold a candle to you," He said locking eyes with me while sending a wink my way. I returned a small smile before looking out of the window again.

"Yeah," I sighed with a smile. "Paris is.. a very beautiful place." I responded as I walked back over to the mirror sighing and getting nervous all over again.

"Would you relax? You look great." Nate said coming up behind me and putting his hands on my shoulders. I turned to face him and looked into his bright green eyes.

"Oh?" I challenged. He smiled down at me. "I mean you're a guy, you look good no matter what you wear. For us girls it isn't that easy." He chuckled at my accusation.

"Come on, you're a model. You're going to look good in everything you wear. Besides, not only can I see it, I feel it." He said suggestively as his hands slid down my shoulders and grazed my arms.

"Well, you look good to." I replied as I shrugged off his touch. He did look good in his black double breasted suit, and his shiny black shoes, and his handsome tan face… I felt my face get hot as I thought of someone else who would look just as good, if not better in Nate's attire.

"Thanks, comes with the job." he chuckled. "But, you better quit stressing out because we still have an important meeting to go to." He responded as he started to whistle again and made his way to the door making his small pony-tail on the back of his head bounce.

I walked back over towards the window and gazed out of it, the ebb and flow of my thoughts gravitating towards him.

Just the thought of Ikuto sent shivers down my spine. It's been so long since he gave me one of those cocky smirks or get obnoxiously close or had me ridiculously flustered. I couldn't help but smile in spite of myself. I missed him more with each day.

'Oh, Ikuto. Where are you?'

xXx

Alright, I have revised this chapter, hopefully you all like this a lot better than the other version, 'cuz i know i do! I'm not too sure when the next chapter will be done, but, i do know that I will start working on it immediately! I have a really good idea where all of this is going now, so let's all look forward to it! I'm really excited! Things look like they're getting a bit sensual? Betwix Amu and Nate *eyebrow wiggle* love rival *another eyebrow wiggle*.

I've gone ahead and changed several things in this chapter, like Nate's not blind anymore, (stupid in the first place) added a couple things, fixed some grammar, fixed the flow a little bit, etc. I don't think Nate's a love rival; he's more of a crappy substitute for Ikuto. I'm actually thinking there's only going to be like 2, maybe even 3 more chapters and I would like to put this baby to bed.