L.L.L: Hey guys! wow so many hits already! And one favorite! Alright, two points to you who favoriteted!

Ikuto: To points to what?

L.L.L: The person with the most points wins a date with Ikuto ^_^

Ikuto: *Twitch*

Amu: Triple L doesn't own shugo chara, southwest airlines, Pebble Mp3 players, or any of the OC's cause they are really her friends in real life

L.L.L: Tripple L?

Amu: sounds better than L.L.L

L.L.L: True....

Tadase: on with the story commoners!

Chapter 2: Guys, meet....The Americans!

"I can't believe they're letting me do this!" Amu said as her and Nagihko's carry on bags were being checked. Nagihko laughed at the memory.

"Yeah it was quite funny how they agreed." Amu sighed as she began to review what had happened less than 12 hours ago.

) (FLASH BACK) (

Amu was fidgeting under her parents' glare. Yaya had just hurriedly asked them if I could accompany them to America for the game show, mentioning the no supervision besides Ikuto and some strange people we didn't know; the fact that its halfway around the world and we'll be on a plane; and that we have no idea how long it'll be for. Amu was positive that her Parents were going to say no, any responsible parent would. Then again, her parents weren't the most responsible people in the world.

"Amu-Chan..." Her mom started "....I think you should go. It will be...fun, right papa?" Amu's dad hesitated.

"Well, It would be a waist of those English lessons we paid for if you never got to go to America...." He said defeated. Amu's jaw dropped and Yaya began to jump up and down in excitement.

) (END FLASH BACK) (

"Amu-Chan?"Amu was snapped out of her trance by a smiling Negihko looking at her. "Amu-Chan, it's time to board the plane!" Amu nodded and the two walked to the boarding line where the rest of their group stood. When they got there Utau was trying very hard to get Ikuto's attention. Ikuto just sighed and went to the back of the line and stood by Amu. Utau stood in front of Amu to be as close as she could to Ikuto without him getting mad. Even so the teenager looked a tad bit pissed but shrugged it off to keep what little of his cool he had left from Utau being all up on him for most of the time.

Negihko passed out everyone's tickets before they got close to the ticket man. He paid no attention to what numbers he gave people only that they got one. While handing them out he had to stop a fight between Utau and Ikuto when Ikuto switched seats with Kukai because he refused to sit on a ten hour flight while next to the most annoying girl he had ever met. Utau of course blamed Amu for Ikuto's outburst and refused to speak to her ever again. She broke that promise when she saw that Amu had a carry on bag with none other than Utau's CD cover on the front. Negihko just shook his head grateful he wasn't a girl…anymore.

While everyone was waiting in line (Rima and Yaya were talking, same with Tadase, Kukai, Negihko and Kairi. Utau was humming to a song that sounded familiar and Ikuto was listening to his "pebble" mp3 player) Amu suddenly became very aware of the fact that their plane could crash at any time while flying over the ocean. That had been one reason she didn't want to come, she was 14 and she was afraid to fly. She'd never tell the group that but knew that as soon as they started to fly she could possibly be in tears. As the line moved on she became more and more afraid to fly. The line moved fast and Amu soon found herself handing her ticket to the ticket man. He seemed to be American, with a baby face with a tad bit of stubble on his rounded chin and brown hair lay on the top of his head. He smiled at Amu. "First time flying isn't it?" Amu nervously shook her head.

"N-no" she said, which wasn't entirely a lie. She had kind of flown while chara changing and once in Ikuto's arms, but some would call that gliding. The Ticket man Laughed as he took her Ticket.

"Then why are you so nervous? You afraid of the states?" Amu shook her head again, this time accidently whacking Ikuto in the face with her hair. He slowly looked at Amu and took out his headphones to listen to what had gotten her so riled up.

"No, I'm afraid of crashing…"She told the man. The ticked man laughed.

"So that's it, well I know how to cure this." He looked around and pulled something out of his pocket. It was a keychain with the words "Courage" painted onto it in bold letters. He handed it to Amu. "Here, you now have the courage to get on that plane." Then he leaned in closer to whisper something. "Besides, that boy behind you might be the greatest of help if you sit next to him. He looks like he's all tough and stuff but I bet he's not." He winked and let Amu go down the passage to the plane.

Ikuto stared after Amu for a second before giving the ticket man his ticket. He sighed as the man laughed. "What is so funny?" The ticket man stopped laughing.

"That girl is not going to be a brave one on this flight. 10 long hours of flying, I bet she'll get no sleep at all. She'll most likely want to be held by someone…" The ticket guys trailed off and Ikuto looked a bit worried. The ticket guy handed Ikuto his ticket and winked. "Have fun sitting next to her..." He began to laugh as Ikuto walked down the pathway to the plane.

He walked down the aisle looking for the 200's. Finally he saw a patch of Pink hair and knew he was getting close. He walked over to where Amu and the others sat only to find that the only spot open was either next to Utau or Negihko. Sighing he chose the spot next to Negihko who was sitting next to Amu. Amu had the aisle seat and Negihko was in the middle, leaving Ikuto the window seat. He carefully maneuvered his way to the window seat. Negihko smiled at him. "You ready for America Ikuto?" Ikuto nodded. Negihko went on. "I think it's ironic how we all took our language course as English!"(A/N Yes, how ironic ;D) Ikuto looked over at Amu. She was already looking nervous. Since it was only the three of them in ear shot he leaned over Negihko and looked at Amu with concerned eyes.

"Amu," she looked up "Are you alright?" She shook her head. Negihko tilted his head.

"Do you not like to fly Amu-Chan?" Ikuto laughed at Negihko.

"Nah, she's flown with me before. While chara changing anyways." Negihko glared at him.

"Chara flying and Plane flying are two totally different things you baka neko!" Amu said angrily. Ikuto was about to retaliate when a voice spoke above them.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please buckle your seatbelts and turn off all cell phone as we are about to take off momentarily." As the strange voice continued talking the three teenagers buckled their seatbelts and turned off their cell phones along with ever other person on the plane. The voice continued on with the rules and Amu began to regret ever agreeing to this.

Soon enough the plane began to take off and Amu grabbed hold of Negihko to keep her calm, only it wasn't working. Negihko hated seeing Amu this way but couldn't think of any logical idea. Then one hit him. As soon as the voice told them it was okay for them to unbuckle and walk around Negihko put his plan into action. He looked at the frightened girl in his arms and smiled. "Amu-Chan?" he asked. Amu looked up at him.

"Yes Negihko-San? Amu was still obviously frightened and he hoped his plan would work.

"Amu-Chan, I have to use the restroom. Will you be alright until I get back?" Ikuto looked over at the two now listening to their conversation.

"I-I'm not sure…." Negihko nodded in understanding.

"If you want I can go get Tadase for you-"

"No!" Ikuto said interrupting Negihko. He quickly regained his cool. "I mean, lets not bother the little king from his seat. I'm right here, I can comfort her…" Amu looked shocked while Negihko looked please.

"Okay then. I'll be back soon Amu-Chan!" with that he walked in the direction of the restrooms leaving Amu a seat away from Ikuto. She huffed and turned her head away from Ikuto. He smirked.

"What, don't want to admit that you're scared or that you want me to hold you?" Amu blushed and turned to yell at him.

"I'm not scared!" Ikuto chuckled.

"So you want me to hold you….Amu?"Amu blushed again and looked away again. Before Ikuto could say anything else Amu sighed.

"Okay….so I'm scared. Big deal…" Ikuto gaped at Amu. He was about to say she was avoiding the other question but thought better of it since she looked sincerely scared. He grabbed her arm and pulled her into what was Negihko's seat causing Amu to blush. Very suddenly Ikuto put Amu in a choke hold and started giving her a noogie. At first she protested but then she began to laugh.

Negihko walked up to where the three teens where sitting and gasped when he saw what was taking place. Ikuto was laughing as he gave Amu a noogie as she was trying to tickle him away while she was laughing. Negihko began to chuckle at the two and joined in on what looked like fun. Before they knew it Negihko and Ikuto were both tickling Amu while she tried to fight back on her own. The two boys looked at each other and smiled. Amu was no longer afraid, and hey weren't worried.

Ikuto: Okay that feels like it should have a big 'ol happy "The end" at the end….

L.L.L: I kind of agree but it's not over yet!

Tadase: obviously, I'm not in it yet!

L.L.L: oh don't worry I have a special part for you Tadase*Evil grin*

Amu:*pointing to some random people standing in the corner* Triple L, who are they?

L.L.L: oh them? Those are my best friends. You'll meet them hopefully in the next chapter.

Amu: oh….okay

L.L.L: Ikuto, can you do the parting line?

Ikuto: Yo! Please Read and Review. You need to get more point to win that "date" *winks* Next chapter will be out later! Peace!