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"When did you get so good at this?" Kukai shouted as his thumbs moved over the buttons of his Psp.

"When did you get so horrible at it?" I shouted back with a laugh. I was winning, totally. I had been for three and a half hours. I won our mini tournament, the one between 'friends'. I can't believe the only one who even came close to beating me was Rima. It must be because she texts so often. that girl has serious thumb dexterity. It's hilarious how Kukai had swore on his life he'd get revenge, but now he is totally failing at it. I wasn't really even trying to beat him. I was almost trying to let him win, and having a conversation with Utau about clothes. She was trying to get me to tell her where I got my outfit. I just rolled my eyes every time she started on a new aspect of the clothes. Rima had texted me to wear something fancy today. It was a step above the usual, but still not quite fancy. I usually wore whatever the first thing I grabbed, and found stuff to match. I had ripped, faded and stained light blue skinny jeans and black stiletto boots pulled over the top of them. I had a tight, not-to-low-cut graphic with, pink black and white American flag, with skulls instead of stars, to match the pink tights under my jeans. On my wrists were lots of various-colored bracelets Utau had given me yesterday. She'd ordered me to wear them, so I'd put on the ones that matched my incredibly pinkness. I had my charm necklace around my neck, as always. Utau and Rima had went and bought it for me, as a birthday present. Then the three of us went and picked different charms to hang on the chain. I had quite a few on there, and whenever I saw a charm I liked, I'd add it. I had a charm for everyone. Momma, Dad, Ami, Utau, even Nikaido. Everyone of my friends had a charm. It is a tradition that had developed over the past four years.

"Having fun in lala land Amu-chi?" Yaya said with an evil, evil smirk as she got in my face.

"Huh?" I asked suddenly. Oh crap! The game! I had to pay more attention!

"Ya Amu, seriously. I'm creaming you," Kukai agreed.

"No, not really Yaya. Thanks for helping me with mission of invading the Earth," I said, working my thumbs over the game system. I was still losing. Dang, dang , dang, dang. I can do this! I stepped my game up a notch, and started to make a serious comeback. Excited, I bent over the game. I am so going to kick his jock bum into next week! And shoot! At a black screen. A moment of pure rage. I shook the Psp angrily.

"You stupid game! How dare you betray my honor with your lack of integrity!" I yelled. Kukai started laughing, so I hurled the game at his face.

"It's just a game!" Utau said, sounding totally exasperated.

"Too bad you're alley-" Rima started, then just cut off, her lips just closing. She cut off when she saw my glare...

"It really isn't," I said nervously. Utau just nodded, and I cut off what she was about to say, "just don't talk about him. I'm not going to even think about him until I see him."

"Good luck with that," Kukai muttered.

"I'll need it," I agreed.

"Oh yes you will," Rima said.

"You guys are so helpful," I groaned.

"You know it," Yaya giggled. I rolled my eyes at her, and squealed when the plane started shaking. I clutched at my seat, and pulled my legs from over the edge and to my chest.

"Amu, calm down. It's just turbulence," Rima said, sounding like a little princess. The plance started shaking again and Rima curled into a little ball. I smirked at her. It's just turbulence Rima!

"We are beginning our descent. Please sit back down and put your seat belts on. Thank you," came a male voice. Great, the descent. My favorite part. It always makes my ears clog up, not to mention this is the most dangerous part. If the pilot is stupid he will nose dive into the ground. I scrambled to pull my seatbelt over my lap as everyone turned off their electronics.

"Finally, we're going to be on Earth," I said. I closed my eyes, praying we wouldn't die. I mean really. We're more likely to die aren't we?

This is the end.

"I take it Amu-chi doesn't like flying," Yaya giggled.

"Swimming across the ocean is much safer," I said, leaning back against the airplane seat.

"I'd like to see you try," Kukai said with a laugh. Utau giggled.

"Yeah right. You just wanna save me," I stuck my tongue out at him.

"Nah, I'll leave that to King," Kikai sKiddyaid, waving off the suggestion. Lately everyone had been calling Tadase 'Kiddy King', which I find entirely hysterical. Tadase hates it, thinks its rude.

"Well, we're on the other side of the world now, so how on Earth would he ever be able to save me now?" I asked with a sigh.

"You'll just have to leave that to my brother then," Utau smirked. I blushed at the memory of his arms, of him picking me up, then shook my head. Rims interrupted what I was about to say.

"Who do you think would win if they fought it out? Cat guy with a violin or Kiddy King with a sword?" Kukai asked eagerly. Nagihiko answered.

"When you put it that way it sounds like the Kiddy King would. But, honestly, if they're fighting over Amu I think Ikuto would win."

"I don't know…" Kukai said, looking thoughtful.

"I think Ikuto would rip Tadase's throat out if it meant getting Amu!" Yaya said excitedly, she stood in the alley and did a heroic pose as she spoke. I shook my head. I didn't like this conversation, or where it was heading. So… I made a risky move.

"My brother's too subtle-"

"Subject change! Where are we going exactly?" I said loudly so I could talk over anyone who was going to say anything about him.

"Wow Amu. Ever heard of subtlety?" Rima asked with an eye roll. I smiled, the others had already moved on to the subject of 'Utau tell Amu'.

"Nope. Now, where are we going?" I turned to look at Utau.

"Hollywood. You are going on tour of America with me," the beautiful singer just beamed about it while I balked. REALLY?

"What about school?" I complained.

"You're doing all homework that is given by moi, graded by moi, and taught by moi," she said, smiling like she was a lottery winner.

"Which means as long as I kiss you a lot we won't be getting very much," Kukai grinned at her. She blushed and I made a face at them.

"Fine by me. Keep it up Kukai," I said, and he nodded and kissed her. I rolled my eyes and looked at Rima, who was staring out the window.

"How close are we?" I asked. She held up five fingers. I didn't get it until she started counting down. I smiled to myself and popped my ears. I'd just pulled my hand from my nose when I felt the wheels hit the ground. Now I was going to have to see him. I was going to have to deal with the fact that I started avoiding him completely. I was going to have to explain why I quit answering his texts, why I made sure we just… completely fell out of contact. The first couple times he'd come to Japan I'd gone out with him, but he'd said some really depressing things, and I'd realized he was too grown up to be hanging around a kid like me. He kept coming back to visit me. The last time he did he should've been at a recital, but he postponed it to come see me. It definitely made me feel special, but it got him in a lot of trouble. That was horrible on me. After that I'd texted him that I wasn't going to let him make me make his life harder. It had all but killed me to do it, but I'd shut him out. Completely.

As we began to exit the plan, Yaya pushed out in front of all of us.

"Yes! We're gonna be movie stars!" Yaya said, jumping down the steps and doing an air guitar while she jumped and flipped her hair. She had bright green allstars and a white skirt on with a green sweatshirt. You know, a zip-up one from Holister. . And a white fedora, making her look fashionable and adorable. I smiled and shook my head. Rima looked like Rima. Perfectly preppy. Utau looked like a movie-star, high heals, and a sundress. Kukai looked like a jock, Nagi looked like a tree hugger. A cute one. Baggy jeans, sneakers, a green 'save the planet' T-shirt. I laughed at my friends. Man, we were freaks sometimes. We all hang out with different people, but we are still the best of friends.

"What's so funny?" Utau asked.

"Oh nothing. I just love you guys. I know I'll get through anything with you here," I wrapped my arms around Utau's and Kukai's shoulders with a huge smile.

"Or is it that we get to see Ikuto soon?" Utau got in my face, her hands on her hips.

"No. That scares the crap out of me," I said honestly.

"Well it should. You've been mean to him the past five years," she said angrily.

"You're the one who suggested it in the first place Utau!" I reminded her harshly.

"Oh… that's right," she looked down at the ground, then turned on her heels and walked away to preserve her dignity. I sighed. She'd planted the idea in my head when she made a sarcastic remark after I'd complained to her. I shook my head and followed behind her. She wanted to give me a guilt trip I'd get my payback. I'll apologize later. She feels horrible, she doesn't need to guilt trip herself. Yaya attacked me just as I called out. She glomped me totally. I barely stayed on my feet with my stiletto heels.

"Yaya!" I complained. "Watch it!"

She giggled, "tag, you're it!"

"Get back here!" I called as she ran off. I chased after her, getting odd looks as I ran through the terminal. I probably looked like a moron, but oh well. Yaya was laughing, and people were rushing to jump out of her way. Does she have to do this? Why am I even chasing her? God, Yaya! You are so frustrating. Suddenly she just stopped, and I almost didn't stop in time not to run into her. I whacked her back.

"Tag you're it. No tag backs," I said with a smirk, then I noticed we were where you get the bags. "Yaya don't tell me we're picking up the bags!"

"Nope," she said cheerily, "we're getting breakfast."

"Why?" I asked, seriously confused.

"So you can avoid Ikuto a little longer," she said with an innocent smile. I blinked at her, then hugged the little twerp.

"Thanks Yaya. What would I do without you?" I asked, and she hugged me back for a sec, then dragged me towards the fast-food restaurants. We bought a load of stuff. Thank god for bags. The people looked at us like were crazy fatty people. It was kinda funny, and Yaya wasn't helping in the 'they're crazy' front. She was acting totally crazy, although it was adorable. I apologized everywhere we went, and the people looked at me like I was evil. When we got out of a Noodle Express I thanked god I'd taken English the last however many years. It was very helpful now with ordering and all the apologizing.

"Ok. I think we have enough now," Yaya said. I looked down at our bags and laughed.

"Yaya these are all clothes. Except for the noodles and chineese," I held it up for her to look. She laughed evilly.

"And you paid for it all," she cackled. I groaned. Man Yaya. Just because I have an American credit card from my grandparents doesn't mean I have to buy everything!

"Thanks Yaya," I said with an eye roll. I forget how mischievous she can be. She's as crazy as Utau, but I love them both for it.

"You're welcome!" She saluted and I laughed. I sighed, and let my long hair fall off the back of the chair and propped my feet up on another one. Mmm… It felt good to stretch my legs a bit. I looked at the chain of stores, and decided I wanted to find a charm for America. Maybe an american flag, or an airplane. Maybe we'll catch a boat back to Japan.

"I'll be back. I want to find a charm for our special new adventure," I said, kicking my feet off the chair and standing up.

"Do they have charms like that at airports?" She asked, looking up at me curiously. I shrugged.

"Who knows. I'm also getting a slushie or something. When the others get here let 'em know, kay?" I asked, stealing a french-fry before she could react. She nodded playfully.

"Don't worry, I'll make sure it sounds totally romantic," she made kissy lips at me and I threw part of my French-fry at her.

"You guys are crazy obsessed with that subject," I said with another sigh, then grabbed my credit card and disappeared into the throng of people. I carefully wound through the bodies, back to the store we just came out of. I was pretty sure it was a gift shop, so they could possibly have charms. I started looking around the place, all the shelves and all that. I was there awhile, going through stuff when I heard a voice.

"Need some help?" It was deep and playful, and for a sec I was scared it was him. I turned around, and almost sighed in relief when it wasn't. The guy was definitely notIkuto. In fact, he was the opposite of that guy. He had blonde hair and gray-green eyes. Not gorgeous silky blue hair and… Quit thinking about him Amu!

"Actually, yes I do," I said with a small smile. He smiled back.

"I need to find charm bracelet, or just charms for one," I said, looking at him expectantly.

"In an airport?" He asked skeptically.

"Yup," I said with a nod. He laughed like this was a very odd request and I raised my eyebrow at him.

"Well, I have no idea, but I know someone who might," he winked, and walked to the register. He came back with a little package in his hand. I smirked.

"You get one?" I asked, trying to make it sound like I didn't know he had. He didn't look convinced, but played along anyway.

"Yup," he said simply, but hid the plastic thing behind his back.

"Do I get it?" I asked. This guy may be good looking, but he was annoying. He smirked and shook his head.

"Once I get your number," he said, pulling out his phone with a wink. I rolled my eyes, but pulled my phone out anyway. I flipped to the 'my number' page, and showed him.

"Text me so I know it's you. Hey, what's your name?" I was curious. I mean, come on, this guy was flirting with me, and had a charm bracelet I wanted. I should at least know his name before I start completely blowing him off.

"Ian," he said, typing my number into his phone. Then his eyes met mine curiously, "you?"

"Amu," I said simply. I shook his hand, and he handed me the bracelet. "Thanks for this," I smiled at him and began to turn away.

"I'm guessing you need to go now?" He asked.

"Yeah, my friends are waiting for me," I said, trying to sound like I was sorry about that. This guy is annoying. He probably means well, but he is annoying. I had to refrain from gritting my teeth. It wasn't easy to smile at him politely. He nodded, then he wrapped his arms around my shoulders. Now, I gritted my teeth. I was going to end up giving this guy a nose bleed. I tried to shrug his arm away from my shoulders, but couldn't.

"Why don't I walk you to them?" He asked, sounding a little commanding.

"How about you don't?" I felt my eyebrow twitch. This guy is asking for trouble.

"Nah, let's go. I'd love to meet them," he whispered in my ear.

"Too bad," I said, and elbowed him in the gut.

"Gah!" He doubled over, and I shrugged away from his arm and walked out of the store. I heard him cuss as I flipped my hair over my shoulder. I looked at McDonalds and went to the cash register and got ordered am M&M McFlurry. How yummy… When I had it I slid into the seat I had previously occupied, noticing that everyone except Utau was there.

"Where's Utau?" I asked hesitantly.

"Meeting Ikuto," Rima said calmly. I laid my head on my arms and leaned forward on the table with a shaky exhale. Ok, Amu you can totally do this.

Just no thinking about that dang cat.


Pussy cat, Pussy cat I love you, yes I doo. You and your pussy cat nose.

Unless you're big blue and heartbreaking.

Stupid Ikuto, and stupid Amu...

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