I think I might have a mental breakdown because the original version of this was so bad. Lmao.
Chapter 2: Encounters
Amu woke up to the sound of her alarm; 6:30 A.M. Just like every morning, except for the fact she was alone this time. No mom downstairs greeting her every morning with eggs and toast, her father also wasn't there, but to be honest her dad never was. He was always too busy with his work. She doesn't even remember when the last time she talked to him was.
Her mother died in a car crash 2 weeks ago, so Amu has been living in the house during that time… the only thing is that the rent has to be paid soon but Amu doesn't have the money to pay it. She's pretty much screwed and she's been lazing around her house for two weeks.
She decided that she needed some fresh air after being in that house for two weeks… and there wasn't any food left either. She sighed and went upstairs to take a shower.
She hung up her towel and turned on the shower. When it was hot enough she stripped and went in. She washed her hair with what was left of her strawberry scented shampoo, and her body with her body wash. After she rinsed off all the soap in her hair and on her body, she turned off the water and got out, wrapping the towel around her.
She stared into the mirror. Her hair was now down to her mid-back. She enjoyed having longer hair because she could do more with it. She dried off her pink hair and walked into her bedroom. She began looking through her closet, and picked out some clothes. She chose a loose fitting purple T-Shirt, and some black shorts.
She finished off her outfit with her black converse. She grabbed her messenger bag purse and put it over her head and at her side. She opened the door and walked outside.
The fresh air was just what she needed.
Amu's P.O.V.
I walked down my driveway and towards the city. As I walked I listened to nature and thought of my mom, and how she was always there for me and cared for me. It really sucked that she was gone now, and my dad was just as good as gone too considering I never see him anymore.
I took a deep breath as I walked past my old elementary school.
I still can't believe I'm already in high school…
I miss Yaya. She was one of my only friends but she moved to America last year (They live in Canada btw), so I was forced to start high school alone… I shook my head as I walked through town trying my best to contain my need to cry. My mom left me some money, but she didn't have much. My dad was the main person supporting us, but he recently stopped sending us money.
We didn't really have the money to pay for the rent after that.
Normal P.O.V.
Amu felt herself tearing up as she thought about her mom. She decided to walk a bit faster so that she could be alone and not cry in front of everyone. She kept up her pace when she reached the park, but she bumped into someone.
She sat on the ground holding her head. "Oww…" she heard a female voice say.
"I'm so sorry! I wasn't watching where I was going." Amu replied as she stood up and reached her hand out for the other girl.
She looked about Amu's age and she had 2 waist length blonde pigtails and purple eyes. The blonde looked up at Amu, smiled and took her hand.
"Thanks, and it's alright. My name is Utau Hoshina, nice to meet you."
Amu couldn't help but smile at the beautiful girl in front of her, "Amu Hinamori" she replied. They both smiled at each other, but Amu's soon faded.
Utau looked at Amu and soon realized the tears in her eyes. "Amu, were you crying?" Utau said with as much sympathy as she could. Amu froze for a second, and slowly nodded. "I know we just met, but I'm willing to sit and listen if you'd like" Utau offered with a soft smile.
Amu looked at the girl with wide eyes. Here she was, just having knocked down some random girl who is so kind, and she is willing to talk to her.
"I'd like that a lot… thank you" Amu replied gratefully.
They made their way to the coffee shop and Utau ordered two French Vanilla lattes. Then they made their way back to the park. They sat on a bench beside the fountain and drank their coffee.
"If you don't feel comfortable, we can talk about something else." Utau smiled at her.
"No, I'll tell you…" Amu replied. She took a deep breath and started. "My dad's job involves lots of business so he never comes home, and we never hear from him either. And my mom…" Amu cleared her throat, "D-died 2 weeks ago…" her voice got quieter as she finished.
Utau looked down at her coffee in her lap. "Amu…I'm so sorry…" Utau said, and then hugged her. Amu hugged back and they sat there hugging each other for a good 5 minutes, maybe even more.
"Well, why don't we go have some fun together?" Utau suggested hopefully. "We could go to the mall, watch a movie or get something to eat…?"
Amu felt herself lighten up. Finally someone to do something fun with.
"I'd like that very much." She grinned.
Utau smiled in return, grabbed her hand and took off towards the mall. "Hey! I hope you like the mall!" Utau called to Amu who she was dragging behind her.
"Me too." They laughed as they ran to the mall together.
Once they finally reached the mall they went right into the first clothing store- American Eagle. They walked in and started looking at the clothes.
Amu's P.O.V.
I'm so happy that I found a friend like Utau. She listens to me, she comforts me, and she sure knows how to have one hell of a time. I mean, the mall is amazing.
The last time I went to the mall with a friend must've been back in grade 2 with Yaya and some other people.
She went into American Eagle first and we started looking at the clothes. There were skirts, dresses, shirts, tanks and shorts too. We thoroughly looked through the whole store, and we ended up getting some shorts of different colours and some shirts and tanks.
We continued venturing around the mall, it was about 1:15 p.m. and I was starting to get hungry. As if on cue, Utau said, "I'm Starving, want to grab some late lunch?"
I smiled at her and nodded "Yeah, I'm getting hungry too" I told her.
"Wanna go get some ramen from the restaurant over there?" she said pointing to a Japanese restaurant in the food court.
"Yeah sure…" I replied.
I smiled thinking about the first time I had ramen with my mom.
We made our way to the restaurant as I noticed many guys staring at Utau. I mean she is very, very beautiful… so I wasn't surprised when some guys walked up to her sending her cheesy pickup lines like, "Are you single?" one guy said.
"No. I'm plural" Utau replied, pissed off.
"Are you free?" one guy said with a wink.
"No, I'm expensive, now get out of the way" she said with a glare as she pushed through them.
I followed her, but then the same guy grabbed her arm. "Come on babe; let's go have some f-"
He got cut off as her knee connected with his downtown area. She gave a sharp glare to his buddies who backed away from us, and ran,
We reached the Ramen place, and I was still laughing from the guys we had encountered. We got a table and ordered some drinks.
"I'll have iced tea" I politely told the waitress.
"I'll have the same" Utau said to the waitress. The waitress smiled and walked back towards the kitchen.
"Dude, you are a badass civilian. I wish I could be able to flip a guy over my shoulder like that…" I told her.
She giggled and replied, embarrassed "Well it only works if they aren't expecting it, and it's kinda hard to learn."
I looked at her and smiled, "It was still really amazing…" In return she smiled back and the waitress came again with our drinks and we ordered our ramen.
While eating we talked all about ourselves; our likes and dislikes. "I have always loved singing, so it is definitely one of my hobbies for sure. I'm singing in the upcoming music festival too" Utau explained to Amu right before she took a bite of her ramen.
"Wow, that's cool, so you're actually in the festival then?" I asked excitedly.
"Yup" Utau replied.
"Awesome! I'm going to be there for sure" I told her. Utau just sat there grinning at me while she ate her food.
When we finished eating Utau ended up paying the bill after me telling her that I would pay it over and over which turned into a small fight. It was about 7:30 p.m. when we got out of the restaurant.
I was about to head home when Utau said "Wait!"
I turned around and smiled at her "Yes, Utau?" I said.
"Want to hang out again tomorrow? We could go to the mall again or anywhere…" Utau stated eagerly.
"You want to hang out with me again?" I asked, surprised.
"Of course, we are friends aren't we?" she said with a smile. .
"Yeah, we are friends." I said to her with a huge grin on my face. She smiled back, "Can we exchange numbers though?" she asked me. "Yeah, sure" I replied as I reached into my messenger bag for my phone. We exchanged numbers, and then went our separate ways after a nice hug.
I took the bus home, and when I arrived I immediately headed for my bedroom. It has been a long day, but I made a good friend. I fell asleep thinking about how lucky I was to have met Utau, and about the singing festival.
I was in a beautiful meadow, listening to the birds chip and feeling the suns gentle warm rays. I ran through the grass as it tickled my feet. Such beautiful vibrant colours were being emitted from nature and the sky. Suddenly the air got colder and it got darker.
I woke up to the sound of my phone. I groaned and sat up. Me and Utau had become great friends over the past couple weeks. We went to the mall pretty much every day.
I brought the phone up to my ear and answered the call. I should have been more alert because Utau was so loud that I almost threw my phone across the room. "AMU! GET READY IM OUTSIDE, HURRY AND COME WITH ME TO MY VOCAL PRACTICE FOR THE SHOW TOMMOROW NIGHT!" she yelled so loud that I could hear her outside.
I shot up and grabbed a pair of shorts and a T-Shirt. I quickly put them on, briefly brushed my hair, and ran outside.
"There you are!" Utau said with slight anger in her voice.
"I'm sorry I don't usually wake up at," I looked at my watch, "12:00 p.m." Oh… it was already noon.
Utau stood there looking at me and then she started laughing. "What?" I asked her kind of disturbed by her sudden mood change.
"Nothing… nothing… Now get in the car" she replied with a smile on her face.
I rolled my eyes and got in. She was confusing at times, but she sure was a good friend…Her mother, who was also her manager, was also in the car.
I greeted her with "Hi," and we talked a bit while she drove. She drove to the local Easter Building and we all got out and walked inside.
It was a huge building decorated with plants and awards. Easter is a very successful music company, with many famous singers and they also happened to be in charge of the Music Festival.
Utau and her mom led me through the large building to a recording booth where Utau stood behind the mic. Utau sang us many different songs she is an amazing singer. After every song I clapped and I smiled brightly at her, and she smiled back.
Utau's mom is a sweet woman and I love them both. Her mom is so supportive and caring, and Utau is that and talented. I gave Utau a big hug when she came out of the booth. "You were amazing…" I told her.
"Thanks Amu that means a lot coming from you…" Utau told me with great sincerity and a huge smile. I smiled back and we walked out of the building with our arms around each other's shoulders.
Utau and I went to get some ice cream and her mom went home. "You were amazing Utau, honestly you are the best singer I have ever heard…" I told her, and then licked my strawberry ice cream.
"Thanks Amu, for being my friend…" she smiled as she spoke quietly.
"Utau what's wrong?" I asked her gently and comforted her like she comforted me when we first met. "I have to move back home when the festival is over…" she stated weakly.
"But I thought you lived here…" I replied slightly confused.
"No, we have been staying in a hotel. I don't know if I can just go home after making such a good friend like you… It's hard to make real friends when you are a singer…" she explained with a pained smile.
I was shocked. This girl I met a few weeks ago who is now my best friend is leaving and here she is almost crying about it. She's the only person other than my mom that has cared for me this much.
I hugged her back "I don't want you to leave either…" I weakly told her before letting a tear escape my eyes.
I thought for a moment… I only have one more day left with my best friend. Then I had an idea.
"Utau," I started and Utau wiped her eyes and looked up at me, "how about we have a sleepover at my house tonight… then we can have one more night together and we can talk and hang out before you have to leave" I finished.
Her expression lifted, "I would love that Amu…" she sniffled, "I'm really going to miss you…" she hugged me again. I couldn't help but smile.
"Ok then… let's go to my place and we can start our girl's night" I told her. We both smiled and she nodded as we started towards the bus stop.
When we got to my house I told Utau to call her mom and tell her that she was staying over. She walked into the living room to make the call and I went to check the mail. I opened the mail box and I saw the newspaper from this morning and a white envelope. "Shit..." I muttered to myself.
Normal P.O.V.
Amu went back inside and opened the white envelope. In it was a document stating that the house rent wasn't paid, therefore she was being evicted. She sat down on the couch with her head in her hands.
Utau walked into the kitchen and saw Amu lying on the couch "Amu, what's wrong…?" Utau slowly sat down beside her and watched as Amu slowly turned her head to face Utau. She could tell that it was something serious.
"Nothing… it's not important…" Amu forced out, but Utau wasn't buying it.
Utau faced her "Amu, I know something is wrong, can't you just tell me?" she said with a sad expression plastered on her face.
Amu looked down at the envelope in her lap and back up at Utau. She hesitantly handed it to Utau.
Utau opened the envelope and a look of realization crossed her face. "Why didn't you tell me that you were having money problems?"
"Utau, it's okay really…" Amu responded with a sad smile.
"But it isn't Amu… I'm going to see what I can do about this." Utau spoke reassuringly and smiled at Amu. "For the time being, let's have a hell of a good time…"
Neko: Hope you liked it
Ikuto: I'm still not in this damn story.
Amu: Oh, hush, kitty cat.