Hello everyone! I hope you're enjoying this story! Jerry: Shall we begin?

Carp: Yes. We shall.

Everyone stared at the key in shock and silence sliced the air. Tadase swallowed the lump in his throat and gently took the key into his hands.

"Th-the dumpty key… Why did he…"

"Oh! There's a card!"

Everyone read over Amu's shoulder as she read the card out loud so everyone who couldn't see could hear.

"Hinamori Amu,

Take this and give it back to the Kiddy King; his dad gave it to him.

I stole it from him long ago, and thought I would give it back through you.

Happy birthday, Amu.

Ikuto Tsukiyomi."

Tadase blinked and read it over again and looked at the key in his hands. He shook his head in disbelief.

"I can't believe he gave it back…"

Amu stared at Tadase's shocked expression and assumed it must be very shocking to have it back, even more shocking as to who gave it back to him.

She took his hand and he turned to her and she smiled.

"Come on; we can talk about it later if you want. We don't want the day to pass by too soon!"

He smiled and nodded, placing it in his pocket as they walked over to the table covered in gifts. One-by-one everyone handed her the gifts, and after each one was opened she would thank everyone in pure joy.

She looked at the newer, slightly larger Shugo Chara holder, which would fit at least 7 eggs. She smiled at Nagihiko's thoughtful gift and turned to him.

"Thank you! I'm sure I'll use it often!"

She placed the case around her waist and her shugo charas went inside, their eggs going in as well. She looked up and saw Tadase holding a box, and it was the last gift. She smiled and took it from him and he blushed softly and smiled back, watching her as she opened it.

She pulled on the black bow and tossed it aside as she lifted the lid of the box slowly and looked inside. She pulled out a rather large book that said her name in Italics on the cover. She opened it and smiled as she saw pictures of her and the guardians throughout the years; Nadeshiko, Kukai, Yaya, Tadase, Rima, the charas, everyone was in it. She looked up at Tadase and he looked down in embarrassment.

"I didn't have enough money to buy anything other than the ring, so…"

He was cut off by her body pressing against his, holding him close and her arms wrapped around him, enveloping him in a hug. He stood in shock for a moment, and then wrapped his arms around her as well, a small blush rising to his cheeks.

"I love it Tadase-kun. It's one of the best presents I've ever gotten."

He nuzzled his head against her neck softly and smiled as he felt her warm breath trickle down his neck.

"I was hoping you would like it…"

"Do we really need to see all this?!"

Tadase and Amu let out an irritated sigh as they pulled back and looked at Kukai. Nagihiko smiled politely.

"I think it's great that you two are together now."

Yaya jumped in front of the two and waved her arms.

"It's about time!!! We all saw this coming sooner or later!!"

Amu smiled and glanced at Tadase and he turned to her and smiled softly, brushing some hair behind her ear.

"I wish I could have realized it sooner."

Kukai waved his hand.

"Ah, who cares as long as you figured it out at some point."

Nagihiko nodded and smiled again.

"Now, shall we-"

"YAYA WANTS CAKE!!" Yaya pouted and yelled and everyone sighed and smiled.

"Fine we can eat cake."

"YAAAAAYYY!!!!"

Tadase pulled Amu back away from the table and behind one of the stonewalls decorating the backyard. She looked at him oddly.

"Tadase-kun, what…"

"I wanted to apologize to you Amu-chan. I'm so sorry for all of the times I have ever hurt you in any way. When I gave you that ring I ran because I feared you would reject it, as payback for what I have done… But when I saw you wearing it today…"

He looked down at the ground; his hair covering his face and Amu became concerned.

"Tadase? Are you…"

He looked up abruptly and stared her in the eye, his face serious and forward.

"I love you Amu Hinamori. I love you."

She stared into his pink eyes and found love, truth, and worries swirling in a flurry throughout them. She smiled at him and leaned her forehead onto his.

"I… I love you too Tadase-kun."

He smiled and leaned forward, kissing her again, pulling her closer with his arms. She wrapped her arms around his neck, her mind spinning at the feeling of Tadase's lips pressed against hers, his arms wrapped around her tightly but gently. She sighed in content against his lips and he held her closer at the sound and she smiled inwardly.

She had finally confessed to Tadase…

And Tadase had confessed to her.

Ikuto sat on the roof of Nagihiko's house, watching as Tadase kissed Amu. He sighed and closed his eyes, walking down and jumping off onto the vacant street, walking away. Yoru flew up next to him.

"Are you thinking about Amu-nya?"

Ikuto said nothing but kept walking.

"Ikuto? Are you okay-nya?"

Ikuto shook his head no and stopped, looking up at the blue sky.

"Kiddy King said he would lose nothing to me. Well I want to lose nothing to him."

Yoru floated in the air, watching as Ikuto began walking away again. He rubbed his head in confusion.

"Ikuto…"

He watched as Ikuto's form began to disappear down the hill.

"… Do you love Amu?"

Yoru shook his head and flew towards Ikuto, quickly catching up and flying alongside him.

Well? How was that one? Okay? I hope!!!! This is still my first shugo chara story!! I hope it's okay!!

Well… Please review!! :3

-Carp! God bless!

Hasta la EPISODE 74 OF SHUGO CHARA! WATCH IT! 3333333