Well here you have it. I hurried to write the next chapter. It's 6:30 in the morning and I haven't gotten any sleep yet. So I'll just leave this like that and leave. Enjoy and review.
Disclaimer: I do not own Shugo Chara! WISH I DID! Wait, I'll wish for that the 11th of June as my b-day present! Great thinking Tiche!
Tsk. Who am I even kidding? As if I could ever own Shugo Chara! *becomes depressed and rolls into a ball like Rima* I only own Fujiwara Mina. A new character I created. *Sob sob sooooooob*
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Greatest love,
Tiche.
When I woke up I looked at the clock and saw it was late into the afternoon but I didn't care. My head hurt so much that it felt like I had a crack in my skull. I shouldn't have drunk that last shot.
I slowly and gently tried to lift my body up but failed miserably. It was like I weighed a ton. I think I need a crane to help me up or just a person. Gravity wasn't on my side today.
"Mama?" I tried to call out but apparently I had lost my voice as I had my strength.
"Great Amu, just great. What next do I need to lose?" I tried to voice my thoughts but of course no sound come out other than a slight screeching sound.
"Are you up yet, Amu-chan?" My father said coming into my room. Finally! Now I could get out of bed and pee.
Because of my voice I motioned to him that I needed help to get up, which he clearly understood hence me standing up the next minute.
"It seems like a bad case of hangovers, make her some soup Mama." Papa said when I had finished my business and had gotten me inside the living room.
Mama nodded and went inside the kitchen to prepare some hangover soup for me. I just hope it tastes well.
"Onee-chan, you look horrible! Your eyes are swollen and red. Did you cry?" Ami asked in a loud tone that it hurt both my head and insides. My body trembled for some seconds as the pain quickly subsided.
"Ami-chan I think you should whisper. Nee-chan is very sensitive right now with her senses so if you speak in a loud voice it will hurt her." Papa said in a gentle and soothing voice without making Ami feel guilty.
The little girl nodded and apologized in a whisper, maybe too quiet but I understood it.
Mama finished the soup and I ate it. It was spicy and refreshing and helped me clear my head more. Thank God for that.
"So Amu-chan, what happened yesterday? You never answered me." Mama asked when she removed my bowl.
I didn't need to answer her but if I knew her well enough she would keep pestering me about it till I spill the beans.
Before speaking I cleared my throat with some water and took a deep breathe.
"Iku- Tsukiyomi-san and I just talked about the past. He upset me more than he should and now I don't wish to do anything with him. Plus, we won't have anything to do with each other since he is going to marry soon." I explained, not telling every detail there was to tell.
"Oh I see. So you are upset that he is marrying another girl. I thought you said you were just friends?" She just had to push that button, hadn't she!
"No I'm not upset and no, we are not friends. Never were and never will be. Let's drop this conversation before I get mad." I said and excused myself from the table and went back to my room.
When I got to my bed I noticed something weird and somewhat shiny. I pulled my covers away and found something really horrifying. Shit!
"What the hell is that doing in my bed!" I said panicking and picked the small egg up. Yes egg, I had yet another egg to my collection!
Without further notice I got more shocked when I heard four familiar voices speak to me. I jumped up and looked at the four friends I thought I would never ever see again.
"RAN, MIKI, SU AND DIA!" I exclaimed and pulled them out to a tight embrace. How I missed those little monster!
"AMU-CHAN!" They yelled in an excited and gleeful voice and immediately I was happy. Happier than I had ever been
"How, why?" I asked perplexed. Not that I minded they were back but how was this possible. I'm eighteen years old and soon starting college and I had my charas. Is this even possible?
"You called and we came to rescue you. You even got a new egg, congratulation!" They said and pinched my cheeks, which hurt but it assured me that I wasn't dreaming and that all this was real.
"I'm so happy. It is like a dream coming true! I don't know what to say anymore!" They all smiled and helped me sit before they could smoother me with their warmness.
This was the best thing that had ever happened to me. I couldn't describe the feeling but I know it was the best thing ever. I missed them for so long and now they are by my side and smiling. I couldn't stop smiling and a few tears escaped my eyes but it was tears of joy so it was acceptable.
"Why do you have a new egg? Did something happen?" Ran asked taking me back to the newfound egg that I still held in my hand. It was warm like they used to be.
"I don't know. I'm too surprised to comprehend all this." I said and leaned my head against my headboard. It really was a surprise to see the new egg. A new friend was on the way and it worried me. What was it that I lacked and why did I lack that? I couldn't find the right answer to my own questions.
"It fine-desu. We'll wait till it hatches-desu." Su said smiling and put the egg in my back. She quickly knit a tiny blanket and tugged it in. How I missed her kindness and the way she talked. Desu was only acceptable when Su spoke, I don't care what other people say, it is!
"I really missed you guys. Do you know it has been almost six years since we departed and I have been lonely since then." I said smiling at my four bests friends. I was so overwhelmed that all this was real and wanted to tell them everything that had happened since they left but I probably shouldn't and wait. Especially wait for the whole Ikuto ordeal.
"Yes and we have watched everything. Or almost everything. You have grown so much Amu and become much more beautiful." Dia said smiling. It made me really happy to know she liked how I looked now.
"Thanks Dia. How have you guys been and where have you been?" I asked becoming curious of their whereabouts. They can't have been sleeping for so many years or can they?
"Now that we can't tell Amu-chan." Ran said. "But maybe we can someday, so don't fret over it. Just know that we were somewhere really colorful and artistic." Mike added with a content smile.
It made me happy that they were all safe and sound but it didn't stop my curiosity but I knew I shouldn't ask and make all their smiles disappear so I dropped the topic.
"Yoru says his hi and asked if you looked out for Ikuto? Oh he also mentioned something about we'll see each other soon enough." Miki said with a faint blush on her cheeks.
I flinched when they named Ikuto and his charas name. I had nothing against Yoru, he was cute and a good time even though he could become a pain in the ass in most situations but he was nice. No, the reason I flinched was when they mentioned his name. As if I didn't try my best to erase that man's name everyone just kept repeated it and almost rubbed in my wounds.
"Oh is that so. You should have told him that we aren't close and he should check up on him himself." I said not trying to sound too coldhearted.
They all stared at me with curious eyes and it sure made me uncomfortable.
"What?" I asked and sat more straight.
"I thought you liked Ikuto? No wait. Something happened between right? That must be! That's why we came back!" They began discussing what really happened between Ikuto and I.
I sighed and shook my head. Let them guess as much as they want I'm not telling them. I don't need to repeat and recall his words. I just need to let go of these emotions and get over him so I can be happy.
I let them discuss the scenarios and went inside my bathroom. It was good they were back but I forgot how lively they all can be and wasn't quite used to it yet so I decided I needed a long bath.
For first time in years I was glad we had moved to another house because now I had my own bathroom and a bigger room. And no balcony. At times like these it was good I had no balcony or I would be reminded of the times Ikuto crept into my room. Glad I don't have one.
I sat in my tub and filled the water. I watched the water fill up around as I heard the four discussing loudly. It made me smile. They hadn't changed one bit.
When I had soaked enough I wrapped a towel around my body and hair and went outside. They were silent, which was kind of scary and weird.
"Why are you all n-" As I opened the door I saw someone I just wished would disappear.
"I-Ikuto! What the hell?!" I said and felt the need to cover my whole body because, well I don't actually know. I had a towel around my body so only my arms, legs, face and collarbone was exposed.
"What are you doing here? Who let you in? And how do you know where I live?" I said demanding answers for all three questions.
"Amu-chan, oh sorry, I didn't know you were in the bathroom. Ikuto-kun is here." Mama said coming inside the room with a tray full of snacks and tea. Great so that answers one of my questions.
"Mama, why did you let him in? Hadn't I told you earlier this afternoon that we are nothing to each other?" I said angered at her. She should know, she should understand. She is my mother!
"But he said it was important. Now now Amu-chan, don't make a fuzz over such a little thing. Ikuto-kun, follow me so we can let Amu dress." She left the tray on my desk and pulled Ikuto with her out of my room.
When the room closed I screamed. Why couldn't she just refuse his request and say I wasn't home? WHY!
"So you aren't on speaking terms, huh? Did he cheat on ya?" Ran said flying up next to my face.
I ignored her and quickly dressed into something loose. I need to get this over with.
"Wait here, I'll get him out of the house as fast as I breathe!" I said and marched downstairs.
He was sitting on our living room couch and chatted lively with my parents. If I hadn't seen that with my own two eyes I would have never ever believed anyone telling me this. Ikuto was smiling at other people as he conversed with them. The cold Ikuto was smiling at her parents. He sure was a changed man.
"Ah, Amu-chan you are finished already. That was fast." Papa said smiling at me when he noticed me stand and staring at them.
"Shh Papa, Onee-chan has a hangover!" Ami said whispering to Papa. God I loved that girl.
"Tsukiyomi-san you can leave now. We don't have anything else to talk about. I told you yesterday all I had to say." I said what was needed and went upstairs again.
"Did he leave?" Dia asked when I entered the room.
"I hope so." I flopped onto my bed and sighed.
"Amu-chan that wasn't nice. Come inside Ikuto-kun. Make yourself comfortable." Mom said entering the room and I yanked my head up to look at them with a rather unpleasant glare.
"MO-" She interrupted me before I could complain. "I didn't raise you to me so impolite. Listen to what he has to say and be nice."
So I was impolite now? If I had just told the whole truth she would probably stand on my side but that was too late now. She left the moment after she said her words.
I sat up and stared at him. I was definitely not okay with him being here. Not okay at all.
"What do you want Tsukiyomi-san?" I said emphasizing on his name and crossed my arms. I wished he would just talk so I could get over with this. I don't want to be in this room him.
"Stop that Amu." He said with a tint of annoyance in his voice.
"Stop what Tsukiyomi-san?" I said annoying him even more.
He sighed and sat on my office chair and rolled closer to my bed. I flinched when he stopped near the bed. Only his legs separated the distance.
"I know you are angry at me Amu, but I have no other choice. As I told you, it's not my choice. My parents, mainly my father, told me I needed to do this or else-" He stopped to look at me and probably tried to catch my interest but no, no I wasn't interested in the slightest way. All he said was just crap and bullshit.
"Or else what Tsukiyomi-san? You don't need to come up with excuses to me. I don't want to hear them. I told you and I'll tell you again. I WILL NEVER EVER WANT TO SEE YOUR FACE SO GET OUT!" If my mother thought I was impolite then I will be impolite. I don't care. He can't just show up when he wants and tell me what he wants. This is not fair and I will definitely make that clear to him.
"Amu, just let me finish for God sake! Why did you turn out to be so stubborn!" He said annoyed. Stubborn? Who? Me? I wasn't stubborn, I was realistic!
"NO! You already said what you came for so leave before I scream!" I warned him but she sat steadfast in the office chair and stared at me.
"Don't you consider my feeling for one bit?" He said and got me fuming over the edge.
"SO I HAVE TO CONSIDER YOUR FEELINGS? WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?! YOU COME BACK SIX YEARS LATER AND TELL ME 'I'M SORRY I'M MARRYING SOMEONE ELSE BUT I LOVE YOU'! FOR YEARS AND I MEAN YEARS I WAITED FOR YOU TO COME BACK TO ME AND TELL ME EVERYTHING WAS ALRIGHT AND THAT YOU STILL THOUGHT OF ME BUT NO, YOU JUST HAD TO COME BACK THE ONE DAY I WAS HAPPY AND RUIN EVERYTHING BY TELLING ABOUT YOUR MARRIAGE!" I was furious. No I was beyond furious! How dare he!
"Do you think I want this marriage? Do you think I want to be bound to someone I don't know when the one I love is you? Do you seriously think that? Then I must tell you that you are gravely mistaking! I only love you Amu. I will always only love you, no matter what!" He pulled me into a hug even though I did my best to struggle away from his grip. But no he was bigger and stronger than me so I quit fighting him when I saw no hope.
I had to let the information sink in before I could truly give him a correct way to tell him off but that seemed impossible. How do you tell off a person who proclaims his love to you?
"I only love you Amu. I waited so long for you to grow up. I'm so happy that you have grown to be such an amazing woman. You are much better than you were before. You are beyond perfect." He whispered tenderly into my ear. Such a sly move.
Stupid heart! Why does it beat fast when he talks like that! I need to get over this if I wish to keep my sanity.
"I really waited for you." he said and pulled away to look at me. His gaze was full of - it was full of love and something else. It just made me go weak in my knees and happy. Wait what? No, no, no! Don't fall for his stupid trick.
I pulled away before I would do something I would definitely regret.
"No, don't say something like that. I don't want those things. You were too late and now a man going to marry soon. I don't want to have anything to do with a man who is already taken." I said and moved further away from him so he could get a hold of me.
"Is this really how you want it to end Amu?" I didn't want to answer his question because I didn't know the truthful answer. Since yesterday I wished to end everything but hearing his stupid confession made doubt my former thought.
"I don't know what I want but at the moment I don't wish to do anything with you. Ikuto, love the girl you are going to marry and do not regret it. That's the only thing I can tell you." I said and got out of the bed.
His eyes followed me till I reached my door and opened it signaling to him it was time for him to leave. He understood and got up from his seat and walked over to me.
"Before I leave let me ask a simple question. Do you think we can be friends? I don't want to end anything between us but I'll compromise and be friends. How does that sound?"
I had to think it through before I could answer him. Being friends didn't sound bad but then I would be reminded all the time I suffered because of him and be reminded that he wasn't mine. Being friends sound worse than being his lover. It's like friendzone even though I am the one creating the zone for us. Should I agree? Urgh, my mind kept battling the ups and downs being his friend and in the end it just agreed.
"Fine but we are starting from the bottom. We are now acquaintance. So don't call me Amu, call me Hinamori-san or just Hinamori." I hated being formal but I needed to make it clear to him that I'm not taking this lightly. We need to start from the bottom.
"That's okay but are you sure that you want me to call you Hinamori rather than Amu? I never ever called you Hinamori." He had a point but it was the only way that this would work.
"Yes I'm sure so now go." I said and pushed him out from my room.
"Aren't we going to shake hands?" he asked with a smirk.
I sighed and shook his offered hand. "Happy?"
He smiled content and nodded. "Happy."
I watched him descend the stairs and before he was gone I yelled to him. "Congratulation on the marriage Tsukiyomi-san."
It was meant to be hurtful even though it properly hurt me more than him.
"Thanks Hinamori." He said with no emotions detected in his voice and was now gone. So maybe I did succeed?
"So he is marrying?" The girls asked when I closed the door. I nodded and flopped back onto my bed.
Maybe I shouldn't have agreed to his request? It will only cause me more hurt than good but on the other side maybe this was what we both needed. To be friends. Maybe that was what it should have been from the start and we both read our action wrongly? Maybe this is our destiny?
I just couldn't stop with the maybes and I had to get pinched to come back to my senses.
"OUCH! That hurt!" I said and began rubbing my now sore cheeks.
"We called out to you like ten times and you didn't respond to us at all. What are you thinking?" Miki said annoyed. She was the only person who could actually stand up to me.
"Sorry I was just distracted. What did you say?" I asked and sat up leaning my head near the headboard.
Dia sighed and sat next to me on the top of the headboard with the other's following her.
"Who is Ikuto marrying and why?" They asked. I couldn't answer because I really didn't know myself.
"I don't know. I never asked. But I know that his father is the one planning this wedding but for what reasons I don't know." I explained even though they probably had heard our conversation.
"Aren't you curious?" Miki said with curious eyes. She sure was curious.
I shook my head. Well maybe I was a bit curious but mostly about her appearance. "Nope, not at all."
"You are lying. You are dying to know how she looks like so you can compare yourself with her, right?" Ran said spot on. Why had I created that chara. Oh yeah, that's why. To be more honest…
"Yes, so what? He probably doesn't know either that's why he hadn't told me. But I bet she is pretty. I mean Ikuto needs a pretty girl to stand next to him or else it would be unfair for the girl he is going to marry. He is so-" Before I went blabbering about how perfect he looked and he was they shut my mouth close.
"MAA MFF MSS MF MMFF!" or rather "WHY DID YOU DO THAT?"
"Friends Amu. Friends." The girl sighed in unison and removed their tiny hands away from my mouth.
"I didn't say anything wrong!" I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms. Now I was pouting.
"Be mad but it doesn't help. We are just trying to keep you from getting more hurt. We all know you are hurt at the moment." I looked at them and saw they had sad looks in their eyes.
"I'm not mad. I'm grateful. One step at a time, I guess." I said and received hugs from them all.
"You got us Amu-chan, so don't worry." They reassured my insecure feelings and made me happy yet again.
It was the best feeling having them by my side. Again.
We decided to watch a movie together to forget about Ikuto and everything concerning him. And it was a good choice.
When the movie was done I went downstairs to eat dinner and was up in my bed in no time after. The girls company was definitely the best in years.
We slept on the same bed that night and I had one of the best nights ever. Nothing could make this a bad night, nothing.
"Amu, amu, AMU!" Dia and Miki said shaking me to wake up.
I sat up and looked at the girls with heavy eyelids. I wished to sleep some more.
"First day of school, do you remember?" Miki said sighing. Oh shit, that's right.
"Miki not the first of the school but first day moving into the dorm." Dia said lively. She was right, school first start in a week or two I don't quite remember.
I sighed and flopped back onto the bed. God I was tired. It was entirely their fault for staying awake all night and asking to hold a slumber party before moving to the college dorms.
"Where is Ran and Su?" I asked when I notice the silence from the two girls.
"Su packing your bags and Ran, well she is asleep." Dia responded. I nodded and sat up once more.
"Go wash up we need to pack our things soon before the moving van arrives." Miki said and pushed me up from the bed with the help of Dia. I sighed and went to my bathroom to do as she asked and afterwards dressed into something more comfortable than my pajamas.
"We don't have to pack a lot since I will be home on the weekends besides school isn't far away so Mama or Papa can always bring me stuff." I said and noticed the gazillion bags Su had packed. I even noticed she packed some clothes I haven't worn since elementary school.
"Better to have more than less-desu. We'll pack everything together-desu." I sighed and grabbed her so she would stop.
"Su stop cleaning the whole wardrobe. Try to look at this skirt. Do you think I can fit that? No, right, it's too small. Only Ami could fit into those." I had picked my elementary school uniform so she could understand before coming up with some other excuses.
"Gomen-desu. I'll pack your clothes again." She wiggled out of my grip and grabbed one of the bags and tried to move it back towards my wardrobe.
I sighed and grabbed her yet again. "Su, sit down and calm yourself. I'll pack my bags myself. Relax."
She looked sad but complied.
I unpacked everything and put the unnecessary clothes back on its place.
I finished with my packing as the van came and loaded my stuff. My parents and sister helped me with it all and we took off in our family. The girls of course were with me as well as my unhatched new egg.
My new school was huge that it somehow frightened me. How was I going to find my ways around here? Ignored that thought for a while as my parents got my keys to my room.
We settled everything in my new room. I was sharing my room with another girl but I knew nothing of as of yet. She hadn't arrived yet.
"Well Amu-chan this is goodbye then. Have a nice stay and don't forget to call home once in a while." Mama said and gave me a quick and tight hug.
"I don't want to leave my Amu here. Let's go home!" Papa said and began acting up. That man needed to grow up.
"Papa, stop whining. School isn't that far from home. Just an hour and half with the bus and train. I'll promise to call home every day." I said and pulled away from his tight embrace.
"I'll come and visit after work!" He said continuing his act.
I just sighed and let him be and concentrated on the little girl in front of me.
Ami was sad and began crying. She hugged me tightly around my waist.
"I'm gonna miss you! Don't leave me Onee-chan!" She cried. I smiled and patted her head.
"I won't leave you Ami-chan. I'll be home every weekend so we can play. I promise."
The little girl hugged me one last time before Mama shoved them both of my room. Freedom at last.
"So now you are a college student Amu-chan. How do you feel?" Ran asked with a big smile.
"Great. Utterly great. This is going to be fun." I said grinning. College life will definitely be fun with them around I'm sure of it.
The door knocked before a girl stepped inside. She was beautiful and cute. Quite the looker. Bet she will capture many of the boys' hearts on campus.
She smiled at me and I of course quickly got up from my bed, which I had self-claimed, and helped her move her things inside.
"Thank you very much." She said with a smile like an angel. I liked her already.
"Don't mention it. I'm Hinamori Amu but you can call me Amu." I said and offered my hand.
She shook it quickly as I had offered it. "I'm Fujiwara Mina and you can call me Mina, Amu-chan."
I smiled and nodded when I nodded a ring on her finger.
"Are you married Mina-chan?" I wanted to get to know this girl better.
She shook her head and sat on the other bed. Yes, she let me have the better bed. I grinned inwardly.
"No but I'll probably be in the second semester. I'm engaged." I was surprised but congratulated her. She was so young or that was what I assumed.
"My fiancé will probably be here in a second. He just had to get my keys and the last of my bags." She added and smiled cheerfully.
"How nice of him. Have you known each other for a long time?" I asked and sat on my bed.
"No not really. It's an arranged marriage but I'm already in love with him. He is really a good and handsome guy." She said fidgeting with her ring.
Arranged marriage? Well she seemed happy about it and actually fell in love with the guy so no need to press further questions about the marriage.
"Is he a student too?" I asked.
She nodded with a bright smile. Well she got a guy to date while in college so it was good for her. I was a tiny bit jealous because I wished for that as well. I had never tried to date and wished eagerly for that to happen while studying.
"Yes he is a student at this school too. He is a bit older than me. I'm 18 soon 19 while he is 22 soon 23. He has worked overseas for a couple of years so he hadn't gotten into college before now. But he was accepted into the music department and advanced to second year without studying. He is really talented. He plays the violin." She said smiling happily over her fiancé.
It sounded very much like a person I knew but decided not to talk about. Even though we were friends I decided not to give him my phone number or even tell him about moving into a dorm. I needed to be away from him.
"That's cool. I also know someone who plays the violin. He is extremely talented." I didn't mention his name only about his way with the violin. Good going, right? I didn't get hurt one bit.
"That's cool. I love guys who are talented when it comes to music. It just makes them sexier and handsomer." She exclaimed and clapped her hands. Well she looked like a very cheerful person so this might work out.
"If you say so. What major are you in? Mine is language and history." I said and changed the subject.
"I got history too and then music. I need to stay near my man, you know." She said giggling. She was the real goofball, in a good way.
We chatted for a while till our door knocked.
"Come in!" We said in unison and turned our heads to look at the person stepping inside.
Mina got up from the bed and ran to the person side and hugged him.
"I-Ikuto!" I exclaimed too surprised to be seeing straight.
Muahaha, you totally saw that coming, didn't ya! Review to know what happens next! Or don't and die of curiosity. XD