Me: I'm back! Again! In the middle of the story! Yays!
Riku: Why are you so hyper?
Me: I drank like 8 cups of coffee, why?
Shiori-chan: Is that healthy?
Kat-chan: I don't see why not. If it keeps her writing stories then it shouldn't matter. Right, Ikuto?
Ikuto: Last I heard she was making 3 stories at once.
Kat-chan: Exactly.
Riku: That's not healthy to stay awake with coffee to have work for YOU to be done.
Kat-chan: What was that you darkness freak?
Riku: You heard me you insane fan girl. Sooner or later, she's gonna crash.
Kat-chan: She won't if she knows what's good for her.
Riku: Is that a threat?
Me: Don't worry! I can finish these stories no problem!
Riku: I really don't think I believe you… but if you say so.
Me: Please enjoy the chapter! I don't own! Remember that!
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Inside was set up like a casino. There were lights everywhere, fake slots, and various tables set up for card games. Amu looked around at all of the sights. She had never really seen a casino except on TV.
Rima nudged Amu. "There he is." Amu turned her head and saw Ikuto looking at her. Everything sort of disappeared when their eyes met. Then he gave her a playful smirk. Amu blushed and turned her head a little, giving him a small smile.
Tadase really didn't catch the exchange and mistook Amu's smile for growing excitement.
"A-Amu-chan! Would you like to dance with me?"
Amu turned to Tadase and couldn't believe he actually wanted to dance with her. It was a dream come true!
…Or so she thought. They went out to the dance floor, but something seemed…off. And Tadase was so stiff. It wasn't really like Amu had imagined it would be.
Then it happened. The song started playing. He actually got them to play it. Ikuto came up behind her and took her hand, turning her around.
"May I cut in?" He asked only Amu, paying no attention to Tadase. Amu looked back at Tadase who nodded. He really didn't see Ikuto's face.
Again, as they were dancing, a circle formed around the two, but unlike last time, it was more like only Amu and Ikuto were there dancing to the music. After the song faded off, the circle didn't disappear like last time. And there was much more clapping and cheering from the crowd then last time.
"I think they want us to do another song." Ikuto whispered into her ear.
"I-It depends on the next song." Amu allowed.
The next song started playing and it was Final Distance by Utada Hikaru. Of course the next song had to be a song she liked.
"Fine we can dance again."
Amu knew all the words to it and sang it as they were dancing. All too soon, the song ended, and Amu was pulled close softly at the end of the song. They ignored all the clapping and cheering while she looked into azure eyes and he into golden ones. Just as they were about to kiss, she was pulled off into one direction by Yaya and Rima. Amu kept her gaze though.
'What was I doing? Technically, I was singing to him! And, and then… Oh no! Was I going to kiss him?! And more importantly why do I always feel like that when I'm around him?' Amu thought to herself. This was getting way too confusing!
"Amu, tell me the truth. Were you about to kiss him?" Rima asked. Amu didn't know what to say, so she just blushed and nodded.
"Amu-chi, do you like him? If you do, Yaya supports you 100%!"
Rima smiled. "I do, too."
"B-but I-"
"Amu-chan." She turned her head to the source of her name. Nagihiko stood there, smiling. "I was wondering if I could speak to you in private."
Rima sent him a cold glare, which was answered by a cold smile from Nagihiko. The two went on in their stalemate for a long minute, and then Rima looked away.
"Fine!"
Amu walked over to Nagihiko and sat down at a secluded table. "I've wanted to talk to you."
"O-okay, what is it?" Amu stammered out.
"Well, I was here last week and I saw what happened." Nagihiko smiled.
"Why didn't you say anything?" Amu asked.
Nagihiko gave another small smile. "You know that's not what I want to talk to you about."
Amu blushed and dropped her head. "I know."
"Amu-chan, do you have feelings for Tsukiyomi-kun?"
"I-I don't know."
"It's okay if you do, you know that, right?" Nagihiko inquired. Amu nodded her head. She looked at the clock and saw it said 9:00.
"I have to go now. "Amu said. She quickly gathered her Charas and left without saying goodbye. She heard her Charas ask many questions but Amu dismissed any question with a little sound. She really didn't want to talk, at all. She was too confused. She was also scared that she might be falling out of love with Tadase and in love with Ikuto.
Reaching her house, Amu climbed the stairs slowly. She opened the door to her room, changed into her pajamas, and plopped down on her bed. Before going to sleep, she promised herself that she wouldn't leave her house tomorrow for anything. She needed time to figure things out.
The next day, Amu stayed in her room until noon. She didn't want to think about what almost happened, but she couldn't help her mind wandering out, wondering if Tadase saw, or what Ikuto was thinking at the time. Her phone was ringing off the hook, but she ignored it. They probably just wanted to know why she left without saying anything. She would make up something later.
An empty stomach made Amu find her way down the stairs to the kitchen. She found some strawberries in the fridge. She put some in a bowl and sprinkled a little sugar on them. She loved her strawberries a little sweet. Looking around, she was glad for the quiet she had. Her family was out for Ami's play rehearsal, and her Charas were with Pepe and KusuKusu. She took the bowl up to her room and opened the door.
Amu almost dropped her bowl when she opened her door. Lying on her bed was Ikuto, listening to her mp3 player! She knew she really needed to lock her windows, but she just forgot always forgot about it.
Amu walked over to her bed and took an ear phone out of his right ear, and yelled. "What are you doing in here?!"
Ikuto sat up and rubbed his ear. "Ow. I came here to see why you left so soon, and without saying goodbye."
Amu felt the blood rush to her face. "It's none of your business. So, just leave me alone okay?"
"Now, I can't. What's wrong? You seem upset."
"You're wrong. Now just go. Please…" Amu begged, her eyes turning downward.
"Just tell me what's wrong." Ikuto said, his gaze not once leaving her face.
"You want to know what's wrong? You are! You're my problem! You make me feel things I've never felt before! Every time I see you, I'm happy. Those times we danced were the best moments of my life! You confuse me, but at the same time, I understand perfectly! And I think I'm…"
Ikuto crossed the room to her and let his fingers play through Amu's rosette hair. "You think you're what, Amu?"
"I think… I'm falling for you." Amu whispered.
Ikuto smirked and leaned down to capture her lips with his own. It was a sweet kiss that left both of their lips tingling.
"Amu. I've already fallen for you."
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Me: zzzz….
Riku: I told you she would crash.
Kat-chan: I don't recall you ever telling me that.
Shiori-chan: Well he was right in any case.
Kat-chan: No he wasn't! She's just faking! Hey Miyu-chan! Wake up!
Riku: Shut up! She's sleeping!
Kat-chan: Don't make me pour hot coffee on your face! You still have to finish those stories.
Ikuto: Give it a rest. She work on them when she's awake.
Amu: She just needs some rest. So just shut your trap before Riku gets really angry.
Kat-chan: But it will take longer for me to actually find out the end!
Riku: Then just wait! Please read and review.
Me: zzzz…
Ichigo: Out like a light.
Riku: When did you get here?
Rukia: We've been here for a while...
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(A/N: The reason I keep bringing in Ichigo and Rukia is because two out of the three fan fictions that I'm working on involve IchiRuki pairings. The other one is an Amuto. And don't worry. As long as I am still into bleach, I will never make a IchiHime story ever!)
