Amu: Chikane! You're supposed to be writing your Final paper for college!

Chikane: It's soooooo boring though, all I want to do is write my next chapter!

Ikuto: As long as you get closer to the scenes when Amu and I fall in love, then I'm okay with you failing in life.

Chikane: Thanks Ikuto! Anyway, do the disclaimer!

Ikuto: Chikane is in no way connected to Shugo Chara, nor does she own it! Enjoy!

Chapter 2: Siblings and Butterflies

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"What is that?" I groaned, while attempting to hit my alarm clock.

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I look around the room and notice that my phone is vibrating on the desk on the other side of the room. I make a quick dash to it, so I don't miss the call. I slide the answer button on my iPhone and breathlessly say, "Hinamori speaking."

"Amu? Are you okay?" my brother's voice resounds from the other side of the call. I heave a sigh of relief at his voice.

"Amuto! You scared me! I thought I was going to miss a call from… him. I practically flew to my phone!" I was still holding my heart due to the rush of fear that filled me at almost missing an important call.

"Amu, it's fine. It's just me. I just wanted to know if you wanted anything for breakfast."

"No thank you, I'm not hungry. Why are you out shopping?"

"I'm not really shopping. I got a call this morning to begin surveillance on one of the students attending here. Her family apparently forgot to pay him back and he wants us to determine when it's best to take her, so we can take out her father. I just didn't want to wake you and I figured I'd pick you up some breakfast."

"Oh, okay. Well thanks for letting me sleep in. I guess we'll discuss the assignment later. See you in a few." I hung up the call and put my phone down. I hated having to do my job, but there really is no other choice.

Amuto and I are ninjas. Just kidding. We're like ninjas, similar to a mob, alike to assassins, containing qualities similar to a thief, exactly like dolls cursed to the bidding for the one we work for. Whatever he orders, we fulfill. No matter how gruesome, sorrowful, unfair, or downright wrong it is. We do not question his orders, we do not disobey his orders, and we most certainly do not run from his orders. That is our duty as a Hinamori. No one knows who we are, besides the one whom we work for. We are his secret, his most prized possessions. He is allowed to sit and revel in his power, because we have paved the road for him. We built his throne from the evil we have done, coronated him with the fear we've placed in his enemies hearts, allowed him to reign with the control he has over us. No one can ever know what kind of people we are, and I mean no one. We are here strictly on business orders. Where better to watch his enemies' children grow? To manipulate them with the fear of losing their dear children to the monster that he is? None will dare disobey him knowing that their child is in danger. Well, only the unintelligent, or very daring. He is brilliantly evil.

I begin to get ready for the day. I put on a white sleeveless, button down shirt and pair it with some tights that have a chevron print with various flowers. My accessories consist of a black, spiked cuff bracelet, black stud earrings, a silver rose ring and a dainty, rose choker. After I brush out my hair, I put my combat boots on and head out down the stairs.

After descending the stairs, I walk into the kitchen to find some of my house members having a western style breakfast and engaging in pointless conversation.

"A tomato is a fruit, because Yaya's mommy told her so!"

"Really? Then why do people put it in salads?" said a smirking Kukai, as if he made an inarguable point.

"Some people add raisins and berries to their salads, so adding fruit to a salad is not uncommon."

"Thanks for backing me up Kairi."

"Always grateful to be of service." I kind of sighed at the retarded conversation, but it was a nice switch from the conversations Amuto and I held at times.

"Sleep well Amu-chii?" I turned toward Yaya and nodded while pouring a glass of water.

"Yeah, I felt like I hadn't slept like that in ages." That was honestly true. Amuto and I were usually used to getting up early, staking somebody out and fulfilling various missions until late at night. I rarely get a chance to sleep in, so it was really thoughtful of Amuto to let me sleep while he began the assignment alone.

"I know what you mean! My body is still sore from Utau beating me up yesterday!" exclaimed Kukai, as he held his back like an old man.

"That's why you shouldn't steal other peoples' ramen." interjected a sleepy Utau, who made her way to the fridge.

"I couldn't help it, it was pork flavored.." Kukai muttered.

"Anyway, when do classes begin?" asked Utau.

"I believe they begin on Monday." stated a bored Rima who trailed behind Naghiko. Well at least it was only Thursday, we still had 3 days until we had to suffer through boring classes.

"We should all do something today! Get to know each other and have fun together!" yelled an excited Yaya, while bouncing off the walls. That girl was on some serious crack.

"Sounds boring." came the smooth voice of Ikuto as he walked in to the kitchen.

"Don't be mean Ikuto-nii, I think it's a great plan!" said Utau, while glaring daggers at Ikuto for making the young girl tear up. He just sighed, while Yaya cheered.

"Well, does everyone want to? We can go to the movies, stop by the mall and head out for some dinner?" My ears perked up at the mall, I needed some shopping time. Everyone nodded at the plans being made.

"Wait, where's Amuto?"

"Sorry, I'm right here. Goodmorning mina." He said smiling, while handing me a banana nut muffin. "I know you didn't want anything, but you need to eat breakfast. Its an important meal." He said while patting my head. Everyone was watching us and I couldn't help, but feel a tinge of pink on my cheeks. This is so like Amuto, to get me something I didn't want and treat me like a five year old. To treat me like Am-

"Y'all are really adorable Amu-chii!" said Yaya, interrupting my train of thought.

"I wish Ikuto would be a kind, loving big brother like Amuto! He never even asks me if i want breakfast." said Utau, as she spun away from him and crossed her arms angrily.

"You're a big girl. You can make your own breakfast. I shouldn't have to baby you." he said, eyes flickering from us to Utau.

"It's not babying me! It's loving me and caring for me, like a sibling should Ikuto-nii!" She whipped back to him, tears dazzling in her amethyst eyes. He sighed and placed a hand on his head.

"Fine, I'll buy you something at the mall, out of the goodness of my wallet."

"You do love me!" We all sweat dropped at them. They totally missed the point of sibling love and doing things without being asked to. I was grateful to have Amuto as my big brother. I knew I always had someone I could depend on, no matter what.

"That reminds me, Amuto, we're all heading out to the movies, mall, and dinner today." I stated turning to my brother.

"Sounds wonderful." Yaya beamed at him when he said this, and being Amuto, he beamed just as brightly back.

"Last one there is a rotten egg!" screamed Yaya. As childish as it was, we all hurried so we wouldn't be the rotten egg. We all have that part of us that is still childish, and being a rotten egg really effects us more than we'd like to admit. Amuto and I rush to our BMW, as we take off first, we see Rima and Naghiko jump into a convertible Mustang (Naghiko driving of course). Third to take off was Ikuto and Utau who jumped into the newest Ferrari. Lastly, was Kukai in his Bugatti Veyron with the two youngins, Kairi and Yaya. God knows where Tadase was throughout all this.

After Amuto's expert driving, he had to learn how to race a while back for the sake of some missions, we were first to arrive. Second was Ikuto and Utau. Third, Naghiko and Rima. Last came Kukai with Kairi and Yaya.

"Man! We're the rotten eggs Kukai-nii! You drive too slow!" whined Yaya.

"Maybe if we hadn't stopped for ice cream, we might've made it." stated Kairi, while looking very unpleased with the thought of being a rotten egg.

"Yaya just really wanted ice cream. Gomen Kairi.." she said while looking at him with puppy dog eyes.

"I-It's okay." He said slightly blushing and suddenly looking very interested at something on the ground. We all kind of giggled, or chuckled at his reaction (besides the oblivious Yaya) and it only made him blush more deeply.

"Besides that, you drove here pretty fast Amuto!" exclaimed Kukai, staring at my brother with stars in his eyes.

"Yeah, I used to street race awhile back. I guess it just kind of stuck." Amuto replied, while shrugging his shoulders.

"It's refreshing to know that there is someone better than Ikuto at something. Ikuto never loses, it's really annoying." Utau turned toward him and stated, "Guess you're not perfect after all."

"Whatever." he said waving his hand as if it wave off her insults. He began to stride toward the movie theater, "Let's just get this day over with."

After the movie, we were shopping around the mall. Every store we went into, we conquered. We didn't leave one rack untouched and we always walked out with bags from a store. Of course, the guys were forced to carry our bags for us, with the exception of Ikuto, because Kuukai was holding Utau's bags.

We were currently in A'gaci, looking around. The girls were trying on some stuff and I was going through the racks, when Ikuto came up to my side, "Where's Utau?"

"In the dressing room, trying on some outfits."

"I believe I need to pay for this store's bill in order to show my brotherly love." He rolled his eyes while saying this.

"Sibling love is more than purchasing things for each other. It's doing stuff from the bottom of your heart knowing it'll make them happy, and not expecting anything in return. The little things matter more than the big things. Saying I love you is worth more than all the money in the world."

"You would know. Your brother is in love with you." he said with a smirk on his face, while my mouth fell open. He chuckled at my reaction, while I stood there catching flies.

"W-wh-wh-why w-w-w-wou-ldd y-yoo-u s-say that?!" I barely managed to sputter out with my eyes stlll bulging out of my head.

"It's obvious. I recognize a sibling complex when I see one. Utau just got over hers like 2 years ago.."

"That's not it! He just really cares for me and is overprotective, but for good reasons. It's a long story." I said this while looking away and managed to drop some of the clothes I had been holding. I bent down to get my clothes and I noticed he began helping me.

"I wouldn't mind hearing it.." Just as he muttered this, our hands reached for the same piece of clothing and accidentally brushed up against one another. My face began to turn a deep red as his hand lingered on mine a little too long. My eyes quickly met his, but that only caused my blush to deepen. He jerked his hand away and apologized. He got up and walked to Utau, as she came out of the fitting room. I just sat there, attempting to calm the beating of my heart. I've never felt this way before, especially not because of a boy. Are these butterflies? I reach up to touch my burning face. I'm probably just flustered, because I've never really held hands with a boy. That has to be it..

"Amu, what're you doing?" I look up and meet my brother's eyes. He stared down at me with a questioning look on his face.

"Nothing, just dropped some clothes." I say picking myself back up and walking toward the register to pay. I knew he could tell something was a little off, but he just left it alone.

Before I knew it, we were back home. Dinner was full of laughs and conversation, but every time I snuck looks at Ikuto and saw him looking at me, I couldn't help but ponder the way he made me feel inside.

As I walked up the stairs to go into my room, my eyes caught movement down the hall. There was Ikuto, walking into his room, and it seemed he noticed my presence as well. "Goodnight Amu.."

"Ah, mhm. Good night." I smiled very quickly and ducked into my room, knowing a blush was working it's way up to my face.

This has been a really long day. I sighed and threw myself on to my bed, only to fall victim to sleep.

Chikane: There! My second chapter! Just thought I'd let y'all know that I wanted to update so bad, that I didn't study for my finals.

Ikuto: You're a failure. Especially in life.

Amu: (Sweatdrops)(Smacks Ikuto on the back of the head) Don't say things like that! It's not nice!

Ikuto: That hurt Amu.. My heart hurts more than my head..

Amu: Good! Anyway! Read and Review please!

Chikane: Last thing guys! Thank you so much for the reviews and messages! Y'all are really inspiring me to try my hardest on this story! Please put some suggestions for the story, my plot isn't really concrete and if I see someone comment something interesting that they'd like to read, I might weave that into my story! Anyway, Thank you again and enjoy!