Chapter 2

Reaching a gradient table surrounded by wonderful flora. My mind stopped wandering with those questions as soon as I looked back up. They were all eyeing me with sly grins. Utau starting with a sentence. So what was that over there? I blinked staring at her confused. What was what? Then Rima pitched in with a slightly agitated tone. You never told us that you and Ikuto we're going out. I blushed at the thought of it. Although, I never really thought about until now. What?! What made you think that? Yaya gave a huge hard pat on the back. Ouch that hurt! Big time! Oh come on Amu-chi! He was practically worried that you didn't have anything to eat.

Blushing even more furiously I reply to deny every word they spoke. Th-th-at's just how our friendship works. We're just really close friends. Best friends, I've known him since we were kids. Utau you should know this, you're his sister. Stuttering the first part out did less effect to my argument. I just started to bite down on the pork bun.

My brothers not really open to me with his love life. Thats why I come to you. I twitched and almost choking on my pork bun. She wasn't making things any better siding with Yaya and Rima. I sighed, We're just really good friends. That's it, nothing more, nothing less. Then opening my mouth to finish the last piece of my "lunch".

After I hear Rima whisper but didn't quite hear it. I didn't mind it so I just went off reading a book.

Normal POV

Rima whispers out What happens if Ikuto does get a girlfriend? Would you be okay with that?. Everyone but Amu heard her say that. The rest of the gang sweat dropped seeing her take out the book. In unison all three of the said Amu, your such a bookworm.

She looked at them with a glare and then went back to reading her book. Everyone, now terrified to speak to her started to their own conversation. Yaya started off about how the teacher scolded her for eating candy during class. This made Rima and Utau laugh. Through the laugh, they heard chatter. It was another group of girls loudly chatting with each other.

I didn't know Amu wasn't Ikuto's girlfriend. I know right! They totally pulled off looking like a couple. Although know we all have a chance to confess our love to Ikuto. Yeah, yeah or maybe even kiss him. He's so hot, good looking, just AMAZING! Mmmmhhh, and he's an athlete, honor student, and is a prodigy of music. He's the total package! Now's our chance guys!

The three girls were shocked. We're they eavesdropping on us? We weren't the ones talking loud. Turning to their shocked faces to Amu, who was surprisingly, still reading her book. Did she hear any of that?! Her face is so dead serious on that book!

To even more to their surprise Amu looked up without making eye contact and closed her book. Putting her book in her bag and sighed. Come on Utau. We better be heading to our next class. Utau stared at her and couldn't believe what she just said. But Amu the bell ha-. Ring Ring Amu looked at Utau with a grin. What were you about to say Utau. The light blonde haired looked to her side, not facing Amu. Nevermind, it was nothing.

They split with Rima and Yaya, all saying there see you laters. Rima, Yaya, and Utau pondered on how Amu was unphased knowing that Ikuto had newly formed fangirls.

Little did they know what was going on her mind right now.

Amu's POV

Me and Utau we're heading to our next class which was gym. The teacher reminded us last class that next class we were going to be sharing the main gym with a PE boys was due to the fact that the other gym was being used for a tournament.

Although the big thing that was bothering my mind now was those group girls. There talk was irritating me and I felt another feeling of worry. I don't know why I feel worried though.

I sighed as I changed into my PE strip and put my hair into a high ponytail. Then once I and Utau we're done and locked up our stuff we made our way to the gym.

Moving those thoughts aside, I quickly got pumped up since we were on our boxing unit.

My energy dropped a little once I saw that on the other side of the gym was Ikuto's class. Out of all the PE boy classes it had to be the one that Ikuto was in! Why?!

Not making eye contact with him, I and Utau sat down on the mat. Patiently waiting for our PE teacher explains the schedule to us. We had a quick warm up and then brought in the equipment.

Being told to get a partner and start practicing our punches. Utau and I looked at each other and started our way to the punching bag. One person had to hold the huge bulk while the other practice there punches.

Utau was first up so I held that sand bag. Her jabs we're swift but didn't hold much power so it was easy to handle. Getting bored I looked to the other side of the gym, seeing the boys do exercises.

Spotting out Ikuto doing sit-ups while Kukai stabilizes his legs. He turned my way and I quickly turned my head away.. I can feel that he saw me because I sense that he was smirking at me.

After, realizing that the punching bag stopped moving, I knew it was my turn to go.
Out of nowhere, the voices of those girls talking at lunch ran through my head. This got me in a furious mood, for reasons I don't know.

Putting on the boxing gloves and literally killing that heavy bulk. Poor Utau, hanging for dear life at the back. On my last and finally punch I had my death blow. Good thing Utau moved out of the way, she saw the fierceness in my eyes. After that blow the punching bag got smacked into the wall, creating a loud boom.

My bangs blocking my sight and I was panting, I think that was a tad bit too much power. Removing my gloves and moved my hair out the way. I see that all the girls eyeing at me and some of the guys too.

Utau firmly put her arm around my shoulder and had her smiley surprised face on. Well, Amu that was crazy! You could have killed me there! Fearing Utau right now, I apologize. Sorry Utau. That got out of hand, forgive me. She forgave me and the rest of the class was still left in shock.

I was expecting insults from them but I got praising instead. All giving me applause. That was AWESOME! You so extraordinary Amu! That was great! Good job! I thanked them for their unexpected compliments.

I worked out my problematic mishap with my PE teacher. I returned the all punching bags back into the equipment room.

I did that but the weird thing was Ikuto was helping me. Using teamwork to lift it and finally placing it down.

I could've done it myself you know. I'm not weak. Thanks for the help anyways. He looked at me with those same worried eyes and had felt my right arm. I winced in pain; it got strained when I punched the bag too hard. With your arm in that condition, I don't think so. I'll get you a pack of ice.

I smiled and ruffled his hair. You worry too much, I can get it myself. You've done enough as a best friend today. His face started to flush a sheer pink like last time again. Now it was my turn to be worried. I tip toed, putting my hand on his forehead. He's gotten a lot taller over the years. Are you okay? Do you have a fever?

His face got brighter and he took a step back. N-no I'm fine. Well we better head to next class. See ya! He smiles and in a flash he was gone.

I made sure that I put ice on that sprain. I need to make sure I don't make him worry too much. I laughed, when we're kids it was completely the other way around. Huh, our friendship goes way back. At one point I use to have a crush on him but I was younger then. I didn't fully understand, on how love works.

Do I still have a crush on him? I shake my head, I didn't like thinking about it. No, our relationship is bonded with our friendship. I was realizing that I was blushing at the thought of this. I gave out a small smile.