Chapter 4

I was walking home from school alone. My charas were going to a place called the Loyal Garden, or something like that, and Ikuto was stalking Amu. To make it worse, it was Christmas afternoon, and I was alone. I let out a heavy sigh, my blonde hair being blown into my face.

"How annoying," I muttered, pushing the hair away from my face. The weather was pretty nice today though. There were gentle winds, rays of beautiful sunshine, and fluffy white clouds.

I stared down at my outfit: purple T-shirt, blue jeans, and black stilettos. My style reminded me of a mix between rock and punk clothing.

"I'm so random," I said to myself, smiling. I continued to walk.

"Oi, Utau!" a far too familiar voice shouted from behind.

"Oh, great," I thought silently. I turned around to face the auburn-headed idiot. He grinned brightly. I noticed he was hiding something behind his back. I raised my eyebrow at that; he seemed to notice because his grin widened. He pulled out a small wrapped box.

"Merry Christmas!" he exclaimed, giving me the tiny box. "Thanks for tutoring me." I smiled and took the box into my hands. I slowly tore the wrapping paper, revealing the white box. It had my name in gold. I stared at Kukai once more. He nodded, signaling me to continue. I gently took off the top. I carefully moved the white velvet silk to the side. I gasped, shocked. The silk revealed a beautiful white gold necklace with an amethyst stone shaped into a music note.

I held my mouth with my hand. It was too beautiful. The sunlight seemed to reflect on the stone because it was shining radiantly.

"Do you like it?" Kukai questioned, smiling gently. I nodded my head, my hand still over my mouth. He took the necklace out of the box and let it dangle in front of my face.

"Do you want me to put it on for you?" He asked, smirking.

"Yes… Please," I replied inaudibly. Kukai walked behind me and placed the necklace close to my chest. He pulled it to the back of my neck and clipped it.

"There," he smiled kindly, "you look beautiful." I blushed at his remark and looked away.

"I-I guess," I muttered, my face turning darker. He chuckled at me.

"W-what?" I asked, the red on my cheeks made me look like a tomato. Dang it, I'm still stuttering.

"You look so cute when you blush!" He answered, smiling honestly. I failed at glaring at him in return; instead I smiled sweetly at him. I wrapped my arms around him. That's right, I, Hoshina Utau, is hugging the jock, Souma Kukai.

"U-Utau?" he stuttered awkwardly, his cheeks were about as red as mine right now.

"Thank you so much for the necklace," I whispered, little wet dots falling on his shoulder.

"Utau?" Kukai said worriedly. "Are you okay?" I nodded my head, the tears still falling. I snuggled into his shoulder, still crying. He rubbed my back softly.

"You can tell me anything, Utau." I smiled sadly at his words.

"Hiroshi bought me a white gold ring with an amethyst stone," I sobbed quietly. "He took it when we broke up." He slowly hugged me tightly. I looked up at him, tears still evident on my cheeks.

"I won't let anyone hurt you," he muttered silently, staring up at the sky, "because I really like you, but I'm not ready to say I love you yet." I nodded and cuddled into his arms. We stayed like that for a little while. The wind was blowing against us, as if whispering. I stared at him with a gentle look.

"Thanks for everything, Kukai," I thought, smiling up at him. He noticed me staring at him and smiled at me in return.

Everything was turning out like it was supposed to be. My life was going to be filled with happiness again, but I was terribly wrong. Somewhere by the trees was a silver haired boy watching us silently. His smooth lips were changing into a smirk. He turned away and walked off.

A/N: *Le gasps* Who is this silver haired boy? Stay tuned. That was the Christmas Special; I know, I fail. (Sorry for it being so short.)

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