Written by: Albie Rodriguez
Edited by: Ai Loli

Inspired by the song(s):
Keri Hilson ft. Kanye West, Ne-Yo - Knock You Down
Christina Aguilera – Hurt

A/N: I don't own SC.

Shugo Chara

Drift Wood

'When you're left out on the streets - fear and despair is all you feel. "Spare me your pocket money,", They couldn't care less for this human being. A tear, it slid so slowly down her mud covered face, rain drops hit her greasy, sticky vibrant pink hair. She was only 8 years old at that time, in truth she was actually the daughter of a particularly rich family - the cause of her escape? It wasn't so pleasant being so young and having to go through so many grown-up situations.

And so the Journey starts. . .'

So to say, that about 5 years ago - 5 years since Amu Hinamori - or to say Amulet Tsukiyomi, ran away. I really don't think, personally, that there should be any resemblance with someone's former name to their new name. But who am I to talk? All I am is the Author. But let the story begin, and to start - with something to lead us to one thing, and that to another.

"U-Utau!" A startled 13 year old girl called, she never really was that athletic, "W-Wait!" Amu huffed. Utau looked back at her with a happy smile,

"Well, hurry up you SLOTH!" Amu groaned and let her head fall back as she crouched down, resting. Utau skidded to a halt in front of her, and grabbed her hand, tugging her until she fell right into Utau's strong arms. "Come on! Ikuto's probably dead waiting! And -" Utau blushed, "Kuukai too."

"A-and Shinji-kun?" Amu asked, brightening up after she had suggested his name, Utau frowned and grimaced. 'Shinji? She really likes that dude? I thought.. Ikuto..' "Amu." Utau said, disapproval written all over her face. Amu frowned, 'What's so wrong about Shinji? He's so nice, and funny, and handsome. . .' She blushed as she thought of someone else, '. . . And so is Ikuto, b-but, H-he's so perverted!'

"Amu, you know I don't like Shinji." Utau stated dragging the dazed Amu towards their destination. Ikuto was about 18 right now, and was graduating - Shinji was one of Ikuto's friends, but more of Kuukai's then his. His jet black hair, happy smile, warm dark brown eyes, and light freckles sprinkled across the bridge of his nose. "Amu? Amuuuu? Earth to Amu? Amu.. AMU!"

SMACK!

Amu groaned, "AMULET!" Eh. . .? What happened? First of all, she was day dreaming, second, she was ignoring Utau, third, she really was having some boy problems, and forth, Amu really. . . um. . . What were we talking about again? "What do you want Utau?" Utau's face flared red with anger; Amu looked at Utau's face and clamped her hand over her mouth to prevent herself from screaming.

SLAP!

First thing to know was to never offend and/or anger her when she was already slightly pissed. That was the first thing Amu learned inside the Tsukiyomi household. "Oh my god, Utau. I'M SO SORRY! Please don't get made at me!" Amu scrambled about screaming as Utau started chasing her.

Suddenly, a magical rock appeared from nowhere and was there in blind sight, but being Amu - she didn't notice and tripped. Almost to the ground, "AMULET!" A male voice called, and there she was, not on the ground - but in someone's arms, warm and comfortable, and blue eyes were staring down at her.

It just happened to belong to the most deepest and dreamiest man you've ever seen. Hard abs, six pack, sexy smirk, beautiful, soft lips, broad shoulders, tall, slim, lean figure, and all in all, there were no flaws. At least no flaws we could see. But I'm a boy - I can't tell you what I see in a guy then in a girl, but he's enough to freeze the Sun with the way he looks.

Amu cursed under her breath, "Not happy to see me?" Ikuto chimed, smirking ultimately at Amu, she blushed madly. "Or maybe.. it's normal for you to swear every time I just happen to be with you." She threw a tantrum.

"N-no! Of course not!" She yelled pitifully pounding his chest with her small hands. "Aww.. Amu loves me!" Ikuto teased, about ready to tickle her, Amu's eyes widened. "N-no! Ple-" she began but ended up with a fit of laughter out of her, Ikuto chuckled at her, she screamed, and squirmed helplessly in his hands.

Utau, and Kuukai were too busy talking with each other about.. God knows what, Shinji apparently had gone out and taken company from some ladies that were interested in him.. and God also knows that too. And then.. Feminine giggles were heard from behind Amu's laughter and Ikuto's desperate grunts to tickle her without getting beat up by her flailing corpse.

"Hey, Ikuutooo!" A girl with strawberry blonde curls called out to him, as she and her friend waved desperately at him, Ikuto only continued tickling Amu, "Oh, hi, Luru, and Sayo - or was it Mayo?" Ikuto said back as he continued to make Amu squirm from laughter. "Actually, my name's Lulu, and my friend is Saaya," tinkled Lulu, the one with blonde-ish blue tinged hair.

"Oh, yeah, hi." Ikuto smiled glancing at them. Hardly even making them NOT melt into their colorful remains, they cooed and giggled jumping up and down in happiness. "Sooo. . . we were kinda wondering if, you know, you wanna hang out or something," Saaya sputtered, Lulu added nervously, "B-but, like you don't have to go if you don't want to!"

"Alright then, Lulu, if I don't have to go - I'm not going, maybe you can ask Shinji. 'Cause I'm sort of busy these days." Ikuto broke off flatly, Saaya glared at Lulu as she blushed furiously. Ikuto glanced back at them and rolled his eyes, "Sorry." He muttered, then turned his attention to Amu and smiled warmly. Amu blushed so red it must of become extremely pale at her other body parts. Ikuto chuckled. "Let's go, Amulet," He said giving his hand to her.

Amu smiled in return and looked at the hand cautiously, Ikuto laughed, that even Lulu and Saaya blushed from the extreme melody of his voice, "Come on, I don't bite!" He continued, Amu took it slowly, when her hand touched his. She could feel electricity rushing in her veins - and he felt it too. He pulled her up looking at her such a look she didn't want to turn away. "T-thanks.." Amu muttered, looking away.

Saaya and Lulu exchanged a jealous glance at each other and then to Amu. "Is that your little sister?" Saaya asked trying to intimidate Amu - and it was working, but she showed no signs, "Yeah, is she?" Lulu countered, Ikuto raised his eyes brows, "Do we look like siblings?" Ikuto shot back. Lulu and Saaya found the two bugs having intercourse very interesting at the moment. What, looks like a lady bug, red and black colors, but more slimmer.

"No." They said in unison not bothering to look at him other than the pair of bugs and occasionally Ikuto's black suede shoes. "Than that's the answer." Amu gripped Ikuto's hand and let go of it then walked to where Kuukai and Utau were sitting together. Ikuto followed not long afterwards after having a long stare down with them - which he won, obviously.

I've decided to make this longer than a three-shot - it obviously is being stretched more than it should've been, and I will be updating more frequently, since it's summer. ANGST IS SOON. I'm also really hyped up to write some angst soon!

I would like to thank all the reviewers, especially icelight11. I really like reviews that give me their opinion and insight on the story - so thanks to you! And obviously - all the other reviewers too, don't want to be unfair now, do I? Nope. And also the subscribers, and the favoriters - xAmuIkuto, Nixx(Love your name), Luna-chan926, Nephilim-PrincessMoonless x Angel, Wildeh, Hikari No Kokoro, Tsukiyomi Sashimi, Hime Cullen Tsukiyomi, , Akane Yuriko, SydneyRose9624, AmuletSoul, Silverdragon98, SleeplessRiot, , and Natsuya801923. I hope I didn't forget anyone!

Please, I beg of you, REVIEW!

Edit:
I'm a little embarrassed that I made some mistakes and the time thingy, I'm sorry about that as well! If you haven't noticed; in the beginning of the chapter, it said "19 years" but it was actually supposed to be 5 years. And I'm terribly sorry for that, thank you for bring that to my attention Staggered Incite!

Alb.