Ikuto's P.O.V.:

I got to Utau's house around mid-night. In my opinion, it isn't really a home. More like a huge mansion. Rich people. I was so tired. Right before I rang the doorbell, someone opened the door. It was no other than Utau. She immediately glomped me and kept hugging me. "Ikuto! You're finally back! I am so happy! I missed you so much! So did Mother and the others!". I started to get up and Utau let go. She looked at me with those sparkly eyes. That stuff doesn't work on me, unless Amu does it that is.

"Yo. I see you and Mom are close. How are the others and Amu?" I said all calmly.

She shrugged and said "Well, Mom and I kind of got close after Sanjo-san's wedding. I really don't know about the others. I know Kukai and I are...dating. 4 years now!" she blushed a bit when she said that.

She then continued "Well, with the others I really don't know. I have been so busy with concerts and everything! I am at top again! Yes! About Amu, I haven't spoken to her for a few months. We only speak by phone and it is usually only a few months at a time. We never speak long either. She seems different too. Her attitude is completely different than it used to be. She seems more...sad. I remember trying to talk to Kukai about it, but he always refused to speak about it and changed the subject immediately. If I weren't so busy, I would stop by her house and see how she is. It worries me to be honest.".

I sighed, scared about my Amu. Something has to be up. Kukai is one of her closest friends, and for him not to speak about her with Utau is crazy. What is up with them? I knew I would get Utau more sad if I kept talking about it so I decided to change the subject. I will be seeing Amu in the afternoon today so I can see what is going on then.

"Wait, I am happy that you know I am back, but how did you know I was here?". Utau smirked, put her hands on her hips, and said "Well, Father called me and told me you would be here around night time. Wow, I haven't spoken to him since before he left so many years back. He seems good.".

Damn that old man, he knew I wouldn't want her knowing. I don't hate Utau, it is just I wanted to keep things calm for a while. I chuckled and said "Oh. Well, can I come in? It is kind of cold out here you know." I lied. I never get cold usually. She nodded and walked me in the house. It was a mansion. You could Utau had gotten quite rich and famous just by walking into her mansion. It has a long, swirling staircase too.

"You can stay in the bedroom on the top floor. It is the biggest room in the house, except the downstairs one, which is the one I will be living in. Also, that bedroom in soundproof too, you know, just in case Amu comes over and...". Before she could finish that sentence I replied "God, Utau. Please stop. Besides, I don't think she would be quite ready for that at her age. Also, I don't even know if she still likes me.".

Utau giggled and said "Sorry, I understand. Though, I wasn't lying what so ever. It is soundproof and just in case she comes over and you guys do some things and I won't know and won't hear which is a good thing and...anyway! She is single, and has been for a long time. What I also do know is that she always says no to boys, saying they are not her type.

That is literally the only thing Kukai did tell me. Trust me Ikuto, I bet you she still does.". I sighed in happiness, seeing the chance that my little strawberry does still love me. I began to walk up to my room, as did Utau did the same to her room, but before she left I said "Utau, thanks.". She smiled and said "Anytime.".

Once I got up to my room, I saw on the doorknob a key with a note. I took the note and key and it said "Here is the key to your room. I am giving it to you. No worries, no one, which includes me, has a key to your room. You can have all the peace and quiet you want. Love ya bro! ~Utau.". I put the key in my pocket and unlocked the door. I then brought my stuff to my new room, set it down for now, and laid down on my bed, exhausted. Instantly, I fell asleep and dreamed of my Amu. God, I miss her so much.

Amu's P.O.V.:

Once I got up to my room I quietly closed the door, making sure he doesn't hear and think I am trying to rebel against him or something among those lines. I ran into my bathroom, well more like limped, and checked my face in the mirror. Luckily, the red mark was starting to go away. It might be a little red tomorrow, no bruise though, but a little make-up will hide it up.

I then turned off all of my lights and went back to bed. I only slept an hour, but I am glad I did. I was still tired though. As usual, I got dressed into my normal uniform, which would be an outfit that looked like my old Seiyo Elementary uniform, only you get to choose the color of the skirt and tie, which I choose the colors of my charas (red, blue, green, and an orangish-yellow). Today, I choose red.

Once I got on my uniform, I went downstairs and into my kitchen. I made myself a piece of toast and then walked to the front door. On my way to the door, I saw my stupid Father sleeping on the living room couch. I sighed in annoyance for what I was about to do. I walked over to him, put a blanket on him, and then preceded to the front door to leave to school.

I left my house and locked the door, just to be safe. Then, I walked to my school while finishing up my toast. On my way, I saw Nagihiko, Tadase, Yaya, and Rima walking and talking together. I didn't bother getting their attention, I mean why should I? They abandoned me, but in a way I guess it is my fault. I am a burden.

I then saw Rima look back and her eyes widened when she saw me. Her eyes saddened when she saw me. We had eye-contact for a few seconds but then, she turned back to her friends who were talking about "who knows what". Great, another boring school day awaits me.

Ikuto's P.O.V.:

I woke up and looked at the clock next to me. Ughhhh, 9:00 o'clock. Way too early for me. I got up from my bed and opened my suitcases and began to put my stuff in their places. Once I finished that up I got changed into a dark blue, thin sweater, a black under shirt that has a lower hem than the sweater, light blue jeans with a few wholes in them, and dark black shoes.

I then character changed and walked to my balcony. Then, I jumped down and leaped to one house to another, heading towards the Seiyo High School, liking my new idea I just thought of. Instead of waiting till Amu gets home, I will surprise her as she is walking home from school. Until she gets out of school, I will be waiting in a tree or something. Once I was about a few minutes away from the school, I jumped up to a tree and decided to nap until it was time for me to see Amu.

AUTHOR'S NOTE:

Elowai: NO! POOR AMU! WAHHHH!

Rima: I sound like an awful person (T_T).

Ikuto: Awww, my poor little strawberry (Hugs Amu),

Amu: (Blushing like crazy) Let go you pervert!

Yoru: PLEASE REVIEW AND HOPE THAT I GET TO MAKE AN APPEARANCE ~NYA!