Summary: Amu is a debuting singer that has a lot of potential to break into the industry. However, when her record company decides to pair her up with Iktuo, a hot, famous singer, will sparks fly? Amuto 3
almosthere13: Sorry for the long wait for this chapter! I have school, assessments and I'm also very sick so that didn't help ." I feel so bad for neglecting the fanfic for a while ." Well, school, you know I have my exams soon so I need to study. But I will try and update as much as I can!
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Italics – Thoughts (sometimes), singing, recapping
Recap:
My heart literally stopped beating. I whirled around and saw Iktuo standing behind me, a wide smile plastered on his immaculate face. I gaped at him.
"Him?" I exclaimed, my voice going up an octave.
They chuckled at my reaction and probably shocked expression.
This was not happening. I was going to work with Ikuto! I didn't know to be pleased or upset. It was my dream and nightmare. As I stared at Iktuo's handsome face, I wondered if I would be able to survive. It's going to a long journey from here.
Chapter 3 – Out of Breath
Amu POV
I wish I never had agreed to do a duet. Big mistake. Really big mistake.
I totally avoided his gaze. Why did he have to stare at me like that? With so much intensity in his sapphire eyes? I felt myself turn red. This wasn't getting anywhere.
"So…" he muttered expectantly.
I sighed. We were alone together in a large room that seemed to amplify the awkwardness. Our task was to try and get along. Try and compose a song. My mind was working very fast, to try and think of something. Anything. But it seemed blank. I hated this. I was furious at him. It was his entire fault I couldn't think.
"Are you going to actually do something or am I wasting my time?" Ikuto asked, sounding annoyed.
"Well you can start," I replied, my tone mirroring his perfectly.
Oh gosh. There it was. My 'cool and spicy' façade. I just wanted to cringe.
"Amu! Amu! Let's write a song!" Su said with excitement.
Ikuto's eyes flickered to her. She smiled at him and he looked away.
Talk about mood swings, I couldn't help but think. My mind momentarily thought of when we first met. He was so much nicer then. I chuckled softly to myself. Who was I to judge? I mean, I was acting cool and spicy towards him.
"This is boring," he complained. He was leaning on his chair, looking so dashingly handsome that for a second, my anger towards him disappeared.
I sighed. I had to agree with that. Being stuck in the room with him for two hours wasn't much fun. But we had to think of something. I guess it was alright for him, since he was already a famous singer but I wasn't yet. I needed this break. Before I could even say anything, he abruptly stood up and walked towards the door.
"Hey! Where are you going?" I called after him, standing up myself.
Yoru, Ikuto's cute chara, giggled. "We're leaving, nya!"
I felt fury sweep over me and I angrily opened my mouth to retort.
"You can come, you know," Ikuto said, interrupting me again.
I was instantly taken back. Oh god, I could feel myself blushing again! I hastily readjusted my facial expression into a nonchalant expression. I followed him outside.
"Where are we going?" whispered Miki, looking at Yoru's back curiously.
I had not learnt my way around Easter Records yet and could not answer back. I merely followed Ikuto eagerly, though I tried hard not to show it. I felt a rush of excitement. Before we knew it, we were standing outside of Easter Records. I looked at Ikuto, surprised.
"Where are we going?" I asked him.
He shrugged. "Anywhere. It's better than in there."
I nodded with agreement and we began to walk towards the shopping centre. A thought occurred to me.
"Won't people notice you?" I questioned, looking around at the people walking around us. Ikuto was bound to attract attention since he was so famous.
He sighed loudly and pulled out black sunglasses and hat out of his shirt. When he placed them on, I could help but giggled at him. He looked ridiculous! I tried to stifle my giggle but then I ended up on laughing very loudly. He stared at me indignantly.
"Hahahaha! Sorry," I muttered, wiping the tears from my eyes. "But, you look so funny!" I giggled again.
I could have sworn the corners of his mouth twitched but then he turned away. "Let's go."
"Okay," I said happily.
We passed random shops silently for an hour before I noticed that I was getting tired. Ikuto himself seemed fine. I lagged behind, silently puffing along, wishing that he would slow down for me.
"Must you walk so fast?" I asked exhaustedly.
"It's not my fault you walk like an old woman," was his reply.
I had no energy to retort back and continued to puff along. His eyes flickered towards me for a second and then he sighed.
"Let's take a break there," he said, pointing to a small, cozy looking café.
I was more than eager to and with a sudden burst of energy; I managed to walk into the café and sit down at one of the tables. Ikuto sat opposite me. When the waitress arrived to take our orders, she gave Ikuto a strange look. I bit back a giggle again.
"I'll have hot chocolate," I said when she asked for my order. Ikuto ordered a cappuccino and the waitress whisked away to get our orders.
"This place is so nice," I said softly, looking around the small café and smiling.
The waitress appeared again with our orders and swiftly placed them on our table. She went off to serve a couple who had just entered the shop.
I was glad for the hot chocolate because it provided a distraction from talking. I sipped it quickly and yelped when it burnt my tongue.
"Amu, are you okay?" asked Ran, floating over to me.
I nodded, my eyes watering. I could see Ikuto laughing at me and felt embarrassed.
He lifted his cup to his mouth and sipped it slowly, as if mocking me. I rolled my eyes but couldn't help but admire his grace and elegance while he drank.
"You're still in school, aren't you?" he suddenly asked.
"Yes," I replied, taken back. "I go to Seiyo Senior High School." (A/N: I had to bump up Amu's age because I think debuting at 11/12, which I think is Amu's age, isn't such a good idea. So she's 16)
He paused thoughtfully. "Oh…"
"Do you still go to school? I asked.
He shook his head, with an amused smile on his face. "I don't need to anymore." He paused again. "How long have you been composing for?"
"Ever since I was seven, I think," I said, seriously surprised. We hardly talked when we were walking around the shops. His sapphire eyes had light in them and I found myself staring dreamingly at them. Urgh…
"That's pretty impressive," he complimented.
I shrugged. "I love music. It's what I've always wanted to do."
He smiled encouragingly. He was about to say something else when a piecing scream echoed in the café.
"OH MY GOD! IT'S IKUTO TSUKIYOMI!" a girl screeched.
Instantly, everyone turned to look at us. I cringed, for everyone girl in the café had this menacing look in their eyes towards me.
"Who's the girl?" someone else asked.
The hatred in their eyes made me feel so insignificant and scared. Seriously, I didn't want to deal with crazed fans.
Both Ikuto and I seemed to be frozen in our seats, with everyone staring at us. I didn't know how to react and Ikuto seemed surprised as well. Anyways, I was more concerned with the glares that the fangirls were giving me.
"Get her!" one of the girls yelled.
A mob of girls suddenly stood up and tried to make their way towards me. I gasped. Ikuto moved with cat-like reflexes and grabbed my hand and dragged me out of the café, running for his and my, dear life.
I ran, with Ikuto's hand still firmly holding my wrist, pulling me a long. Startled people who were shopping moved out of the way for us, staring at the group of girls chasing us incredulously.
We ran forever, trying to get rid of the crazy group of fans following us. It wasn't until we ran into the park that we finally managed to shake them off. We stood there, surrounded by trees, panting loudly and trying to catch our breaths.
"Do you think we actually lost them?" I asked fearfully, peering around the trees, scared that a random fan might pop out of nowhere.
"I think so."
I gave a sigh of relief. What a day this was!! I hardly breathed today! I suddenly frowned.
Ikuto seemed to notice this. "Are you okay?"
I ignored him. Already, a melody was weaving itself in my head. I could imagine the lyrics already.
"Amu?"
I broke from my trance and stared at Ikuto. He had just said my name and I found myself liking it when he did. I shook my head. "Huh?"
"I said, are you okay?" Ikuto sounded annoyed now.
I smiled brightly at him. "Yes, I'm fine. Are you okay, Ikuto?"
He looked puzzled as well but then nodded.
"Amu, are you alright?" Ran asked me, looking at me strangely.
"Oh yes, I'm fine," I muttered quickly. I turned to Ikuto. "I have a perfect idea for a song."
Ikuto POV
I nodded when she said that, I didn't know what else to say. It had felt so strange when she said my name. I tried to memorize the way she said it but I couldn't remember. Her face seemed to be glowing with excitement and happiness. Under the fading sunlight, she looked gorgeous.
I cringed at my thoughts. What was wrong with me? I shouldn't be thinking of these things!
"Come on, let's go," I snapped harshly. I noticed her face was filled with shock and also maybe, sadness. I mentally scolded myself but a part of me told me I shouldn't care.
I led her back to Easter Records, with her being subdued throughout the whole journey. She walked up the stairs to enter Easter Records when she noticed that I was still standing where I was.
"Aren't you coming in?" she asked. Her voice was soft and beautiful.
I shook my head and gestured for her to go in without me. She hesitated but then entered Easter Records. I sighed.
"What's wrong, Ikuto?" asked Yoru, staring at me curiously.
"I don't know," I replied seriously.
I stared at the horizon. Yoru decided not to question me anymore and flew off. I tried to shake the feeling off. I walked up the stairs and walked into Easter Records. I instantly spotted Amu and Nikaidou, her manager. Nikaidou didn't look too happy.
"Amu, what were you thinking? How could you just leave like that?" he growled, fuming. "You are still a debuting artist. Just because you are paired with Ikuto Tsukiyomi, doesn't mean you can do anything! Do you know how much trouble you are in with Easter? They are thinking of breaking off your contract right now, you know!"
Amu looked distressed and to the verge of crying but didn't say anything. She looked away and then muttered, "Is there anything else?" she asked, in a cool and distant tone.
"No." Nikaidou looked displeased.
"Fine," Amu growled and stormed off.
Nikaidou watched her and shook his head. When he noticed me, his eyes turned thoughtful. I strode towards him.
"You guys aren't seriously thinking of breaking off her contract, are you?" I asked angrily.
Nikaidou looked surprised. "Well…"
"I don't want you to," I said commandingly. "I want to work with her."
Nikaidou looked like he was lost for words. After a couple of seconds, he finally said, "I thought you didn't want to…what were the words that you used? Ah, I thought you said you didn't want to work with a crappy debut artist who probably can't sing and is only in it for the fame?"
My eyes narrowed. "Well, I've changed my mind. But that's not the point. She didn't want to leave. It was me who left in the first place."
"Well, we all know that. But seriously…" he drifted off for a second, noting Ikuto's angry face. "Well, I guess if you talk to the Board, they will let her off."
I nodded and instantly walked away to talk to the Board. The Board was the head of the company and even though I hated talking to them, I knew I had to. I could feel Nikaidou's inquisitive stare on me, but right now, I couldn't care less.
Amu POV
I stood on the rooftop of Easter Records and stared at the city below me. I had no idea how I managed to get to the rooftop, but I just kept walking. I didn't want to think about what Nikaidou said. What he said about my contract. My heart sank. I hadn't even debuted yet and was I know getting fired?
I heard the rooftop door creak open and I turned to see Ikuto standing there. I instantly looked away.
"I'm sorry for getting you in trouble," he said sincerely.
I smiled, despite myself. "No, don't worry."
He moved so that he was standing beside me. He watched the city below us as well. "I told them not to fire you," he said.
I turned to look at him, startled. "What?"
He smiled. "They said that it was fine. You're not getting fired."
Relief washed over me and I suddenly felt overcome with happiness. In this euphoric state, I hugged Ikuto. He stiffened for a second but then patted me awkwardly on my head. Realizing what I was doing, I instantly pulled away, blushing furiously.
"Sorry," I whispered.
He chuckled. "It's okay."
I turned to face the city again, trying to calm my racing heart and to cool down my burning face. Ikuto and I stared at the city, a comfortable silence enveloping us. And we stayed like that for a while.
Rushed chapter again, but I hope you liked it! Probably lots of errors because I rushed it. Sorry!
Ahahahaha well, you might be able to guess the song that I'm planning to use. It's pretty obvious now.
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