Let me just say one thing. I freaking love you guys. Sorry I didn't update right away. The way it works its, I have to be in the zone, I have to feel it in my blood, or the fanfic turns out crappy. So I apologize for long waits. I just need that one thing to make me go kicking again. You can tell I'm in the zone when there are letters missing from words and random stuff flying arouund, that's because my figers are flying over the keyboard too fast.

I'm sorry that I can't really make my chapters longer, but that's just how the fanfic writes. I'll try though

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Amu

I hid my face under the bedsheet covers. School started in a few hours, but I couldn't sleep. School only started and I already got myself into a mess. I groaned and turned to my side. Damn that Ikuto, doesn't know how to listen to people.

I went to my bathroom and splashed cold water on my face. I sighed and didn't bother to dry off. I watched the water droplets plop to the floor one by one.

Not knowing what else to do, I dressed in my school uniform and went down stairs for some breakfast. Everyone else was already seated at the table eating, why were they all up so early? I looked at the kitchen clock seeing that it was two hours ahead.

I cursed in my head. I must've knocked my clock and set the time differently. But I still had enough time for a nice breakfast and a leisure walk to school. I sat at the table and started to eat.

I looked back at the clock and nearly screamed. I took too long with my break fast. I shoved the last bits into my mouth and ran out. "I'm going to school." I yelled.

I ran down the street and around the block. Dang, I'm going to be late. I wasn't at all the least surprised to find a mob of girls at the gate. I slipped past them and rushed to my locker.

Whew, safe. There weren't much people in the halls so I got through no problem. I spun the locker combination and started transfering books and necessairy items.

"Well, well if it isn't Hinamori Amu." A girly voice said behind me.

I turned around to come face to face with a pretty, curled red haired girl. "Excuse me? But who are you?" I asked

She seemed taken back "I'm Saya. The prettiest girl in school with all the boys over me." She threw her hands up in the air striking a pose with her 3 little minions saying "Yess Saya sama." You could see her glow.

"Oh, that's nice. You already know who I am so I don't have to introduce myself. If you'll excuse me,I haver to get to class." I shut my locker and brushed past Saya, showing my cool and spicy attitude.

She seemed shocked that anyone would question her brilliance. She spun on her heel and pointed a manicured finger at me. "Don't think your so hot Amu! Tsukiyomi Ikuto it mine! It doesn't matter if he gave you mouth to mouth!"

Ah, so that's what this is all about. I stopped walking, but didn't turn around. I was actually stunned to hear her declare Ikuto hers. But all I said was. "It's Hinamori- san, don't call me Amu, we're not that friendly."

My insides were killing me, telling me to run, but I kept my cool and spicy attitude up and walked away at a normal pace to my classroom. I decided that I didn't like Saya. I know my always told me not to judge a person until I get to know them really well, but I know enough about Saya to tell that I don't like her.

I felt strangly satisfied saying those words to a girl I hardly knew. I opened the screen slide door and sat in my seat. I felt some eyes looking at me, but that was to be expected.

"Amu!" Nadeshiko waved.

"Nadeshiko." I smiled as she came over.

"Are you feeling alright?"

"Yup, good as new."

"That's good and the principal wanted me to tell you to go to the office."

"Principal, office? Why?"

"I don't know. I'm just the messenger." She pulled me close and whispered. "But be sure to tell me all the details when you get back. I'll tell the teacher why you're gone."

"Okay." I said as I pulled away. Curious, I exited the room and went to the office.

The office assistant was expecting me, which was usually not a good thing. I opened the door to the principals office wondering if I should put up my cool and spicy face when I saw Tsukiyomi Ikuto.

"Hinamori Amu, come sit." The principal said gesturing to the chair next the Ikuto.

I sat, but I didn't like it. Ikuto was putting up his oh- I'm- so- cool- I- don't- care- at- all attitude, but I could tell something as off

"Why did you want to see me?" I asked although I already knew what thiswas about.

"First off, are you well?"

"Yes, I'm fine."

"Good, good. . ." He started to go on and on about something that I couldn't really understand. I sort of tuned him out until he got to one part. "And Tsukiyomi Ikuto had a proposition for you."

I looked up in surprise "Proposition?"

"I want to teach you how to swim." Ikuto said, who was quiet the whole entire time.

"Teach me how to swim?" I asked making sure I heard him right.

"Yeah."

"Swimming is an ability all kids and teens shohuld have." The principal interjected. "I think it's a good idea."

"With all due respect I don't think it's possible."I said

"Why?"

"Becuase I don't know the reason why I can't swim. I swam a lot when I was a kid, but now I just cant do it. I have no bad history with the water, in fact I like water. I'm not physically disabled. I just can't swim."

The principal looked at me blankly not knowing what to say.

"Everyone can swim." Ikuto said. All eyes turned to him. "I think you just forgot. I'll help jog your memory."

I didn't know what to say. I admit I haven't tried to swim for a long time, and I do miss swimming a little bit. I bit my lip, but caved in. "Fine, when do the lessons start?"

"Today." Ikuto said standing up. "You know where the pool is, meet me there."

"Wait, I don't even have a swimsuit." I protested

"You can use the one you wore before."The principal said. "The school won't charge you for it."

Even though I agreed to this. I was disliking the idea more and more.

"Now off to class, both of you." The principal shooed us away.

Ikuto and I walked side by side through the empty halls. The silence was so awkward. I looked up at Ikuto, could he really help me swim?

"I'll make you swim." He said as if reading my mind

"Don't be so full of yourself, remembered what happened a few days ago?"

I could see him slightly wince. "Sorry about that, I thought you knew how to swim."

"Well, I will if you're a good enough teacher." Even though I wasn't looking at his face, I could feel his smirk.

Ikuto

I'm going to make Amu swim. When she first visited the pool I could see the longing in her eyes. School, in my opinion, went my slow.

Amu

School went by way too fast. I called my mom and told her what was happening and she seemed happy to hear that I'll be swimming again. I told Nadeshiko a rushed summery and then ran off to the pool.

"You're late." Ikuto said while tapping his feet.

"Sorry, I had to tell my mom." I panted. I had to run all the way to the pool which was quite a distance.

"Just go change."

I went to the girls locker rom and changed into the swimsuit. It wasn't bad, but I made a mental note to go shopping for a new one.

The pool seemed awefully quite today.

"If you're wondering why the pools so quiet and peaceful, it's because the swim team doesn't meet today. And those annoying girls aren't here because they presume that I'm not here."

"Oh." Ikuto sure was popular.

He jumped into the pool causing a small splash. "Well, hurry up and get in. You can't learn to swim if you're not in the water."

I turned red a little, but I checked how deep it was.

"It's 3 ft deep, don't worry, you're not going to drown." He got several rope lines and made a fairly big, but small box. "We're just going to stay in this box. The water can't go above your head so there's nothing to worry about."

I nodded and stepped in. It was cold. I stood there for a sec waiting for my body temperature to adjust.

"Now." He took my hand. "Hold onto me and just kick."

It seemed simple enough. The water made my body weightless so lifting it up was no problem. When I was parallel to the ground I kicked.

"Good, now when I let go just move your arms and kick at the same time."

He backed up slowley and let go of my hands. My mind was blank, but my body seemed to know what to do. I swam until I reached the rope line, and then I swam back. We did the exercise a couple more times. Before I knew it 30- minutes went by.

"Well, it seems like you don't need my help." Ikuto said

I blushed a little "I guess my body remembers how to swim."

"Well, then I guess we don't need this anymore." He went over to the lines and ripped them away.

I was a little nervous. I was confident about swimming in the 3- 4 feet water becuase I knew that I could just stand up. But I only reached a little over 5 feet. Ikuto of course, had no problem. He waded through the 5 feet water like it was no problem.

Once he cleared the lines away, we started.

"Amu, this is no different than 3- 4 feet. I'm going to be with you the whole time."

I nodded. I made sure my swim cap was on tight and placed my goggles over my eyes. This time Ikuto had me push off against the water for more momentum. I penguin waddled over. I had no idea how to push off against a wall.

Ikuto showed me. You jump up a little and place your feet flat against the wall, and then you just push off staying below the water and then you surface and start stroking.

It seemed simple enough. I jumped, placed my feet and pushed off. While I was below the water, it was kind of peaceful. For one, I couldn't hear Ikuto's annoyed voice under water. I couldn't see his smirk either. With no one else in the pool (except for Ikuto) the water was still and serene. I felt happy in the water, even though humans are made for the earth, I perfered water. I don't know why I stopped in the first place.

All my thoughts were interupted when Ikuto pulled me out.

"Amu if you stay in the water that long, you're going to drown again."

I coughed a little "Oh, sorry how long was I under?"

"More than 1 minute. You had me worried. I told you to resurface and start swimming, not stay under the water."

"Sorry about that. I got caught up in some thoughts."

"Like what?"

"How good it feels to be in the water. How to water feels against my skin and how peaceful it was without you."

He stared at me for a while. I stared back.

"well then." He said before splashing me in the face with water.

"Hey!" I brought my hand down and splashed him.

He smirked and splashed me again, but poked me in my tummy, which was uncalled for.

I smirked back at him. We went on for hours. He snagged my swim cap causing my pink hair to tumble down. I poked him a few times. He picked me up and dropped me in not too deep water. I jumped up from behind him and piggy back rode him.

We laughed and had the time of our lives. I guess Ikuto wasn't all bad.

He got out of the pool and helped me out. I looked my hands to see that they were all pruney.

I looked at Ikuto and laughed because he was pruney too.

We dried ourselves off with towels and put our clothes over our swimsuits.

Ikuto's hair was dripping wet. Does he care if he gets sick? I went over to him and attacked his head with my towel.

"What? Hey! Amu!" He yelled from beneath the towel

"Just shut up. You'll thank me later when you don't catch a cold."

He sat still like an obedient cat while I dried his hair.

"There, all better." I said

He grumbled, but seemed happy.

"I have to admit Ikuto, you're pretty fun to be around."

"Oh? Does that mean you're falling for me?"

"No, if anything, I'm resisting you. I'll keep my pride."

"Oh we'll see about that."

"What?"

"Come on Amu, it's dark and your parents are probably wondering where you are."

I took his hand and stood up. "So tomorrow?" I asked

He shook his head. "I have practice, what about Saturday, the day after?"

"Okay. See you in school tomorrow." I grabbed my bag and ran off.

Ikuto

Hinamori Amu is an interesting girl. I've had more fun today than I've ever had.

I chuckled while slinging my bag over my shoulder. I decided that I liked her.

Well there you go. One thousand more words than usual, I was feeling pretty good today. This fanfic isn't all about Amu learning to swim as you see that Amu can swim pretty well. There's more just wait and see.