heatherful: Alright, Chapter 4! This time I listened to Minna Daisuki (2nd OP) and the ending theme to Outlaw Star! (Tsuki No Ie) A grillion times!

Ikuto: What's this one about... and what does grillion mean?

heatherful: That... is an excellent question! (Grillion is my form of million and billion... but more)

Ikuto: ...You mean you don't know what it's about?

heatherful: ...maybe... Anyway! Amu-chan! Did you enjoy the kiss? -somewhat oblivious- I think I'll add in Eru and Iru into this chappie...

Amu: Eh...-gets all 'cool and spicy'- Not really. It was just a kiss...

heatherful: Aw, feel the love... )

Yoru: heather-chan does not own Shugo Chara or us nya!

heatherful: Aw, Yoru is so kawaii!! XD

Chapter 4

A New Friend, A New Competition

(Amu's POV)

I was walking to work today, since it felt nice and I woke up somewhat early. I watched as many children were running around at a nearby park, and I smiled. I had a long jacket covering my body so people wouldn't stare at me outside of work. I soon arrived and tried to ready myself for whatever was in store for me today.

As soon as I opened the door, I was tackled to the ground. "What the...?" I said as I rubbed my head, and looked at the purple haired girl on top of me. "Ha! I knew you would be easy to tackle if you weren't ready Amu!"

"Iru! You really shouldn't do that! What if someone saw up my skirt?" I asked her angrily, she stood up and shrugged and helped me up. I met Iru yesterday, it was quite some uncalled for happenings. Yet somehow we seemed to be best friends like that.

Yesterday

"Amu... I need you to do something for me..." Ikuto asked me, tugging lightly on my hair. "I'm your manager Ikuto, not your slave." I said as I tried to dial the numbers on the phone, he had my wrist in his hand, trying to prevent me from doing so. Every time I switched hands he just grabbed the other wrist.

"What are you even doing in my office?" I asked him as I reluctantly hung up the phone.

"I'm bored... I want some company..." He murmured as he rested his head on my shoulder, cuddling close to my neck. I sighed as I was starting to get used to this, yet he had other things that still made me blush. He sighed and gently turned his head and bit down on my earlobe. I jumped up and backed away from him, hand over my ear.

"Ah! PERVERT! Jeez, just tell me what I have to do..." I muttered, not looking him in the eye any longer.

"I'm so glad I know your weakness Amu... I need you to take some things to Utau for me." He said and handed me a box filled with papers and small boxes. I sighed with surrender. "Fine, fine..." I turned and started walking to where Mamimi said Utau's room was. I looked and saw a door that said 'Utau' on it. I knocked, and then a purple haired girl answered. Her hair was short, about chin length, and she wore red boots with a heel, she wore a red skirt that looked as though it had been ripped to be as short as it was. She turned and called for someone named 'Eru' to come over, I saw that on her back where he shoulder blades were she had a tattoo of what looked like devil wings. Her shirt was like mine, only it had no sleeves at all, and was somewhat in the similar condition as her skirt. She reminded me strangely of a devil, she was interesting.

The girl that came to the door next was very similar in the face looks, yet more angelic and innocent. She had blond hair that came to her shoulders and curled at the end. She wore a knee-length white skirt, it flared a bit, and she had on white high-heels. Her shirt was a very light shade of pink, and when she turned slightly to call Utau, I saw the tattoo she had of angel wings in place of her shoulder blades. She looked like an angel, and the other looked like a devil, what kind of place is this?

"Eh... I'm looking for Utau..." I said quietly, and the purple haired girl smiled somewhat wickedly.

"What is your name?" The angel one asked, Eru was her name right?

"Hinamori Amu." I stated and the purple haired girl giggled, and muttered something like, 'now you did it'. I saw Utau run to the door, she looked angry and she pointed a finger at me.

"So your Hinamori Amu! The one that went on a date with MY Ikuto!!" She shouted, and I froze. I pushed the box at her and stepped back.

"Eh... I have no idea what you mean Utau-san! This box is for you, Ikut- Mamimi-chan said you needed it!" I said quickly, and she looked even angrier.

"You were going to say Ikuto, right?" She said darkly, and the purple haired girl grabbed my wrist and started running, Utau close behind.

"Yo, manager-san!" she called, and I sighed. I thought calling me that was done.

"I'm Utau's manager Mashiro Iru! The other girl is my sister Mashiro Eru! Utau has a bit of a thing for Ikuto, so watch yourself." she called to me as we continued running.

"Hinamori Amu! Is she insane?!" I asked her as she suddenly turned a corner, throwing Utau off our trail and we quickly got inside a dressing room, panting heavily.

"Probably, just makes my job more fun! Heh, nah Utau has been me and Eru's friend since we were kids. Good to meet you Amu, we're going to get along great!" she said this with such confidence, I couldn't help but smile.

Back to present

"Ne, Iru. I don't want you hanging around my Amu." Ikuto said, it seemed like a threat. He was strolling over to us casually, I took off my coat and hardly noticed when Mamimi took it. Iru narrowed her eyes and hugged me tightly.

"No way cat boy, Amu likes me way better." She said, and I giggled. She placed her head on my shoulder, just as Ikuto would, and I sighed. "You guys would get along great..." I murmured, and they both looked at me incredulously.

"No way! We hate each other!" They shouted at the same time, then starting glaring daggers at each other. I laughed and by now they were staring each other down. Eru came running in, and she got to Iru's side. "Iru! Utau-chan is mad! We have to go!" She said quickly and Iru nodded.

Iru ran over to me and hugged me quickly, and then, just to make Ikuto mad, she kissed my cheek. I saw his face turn red as she hurried off, Eru close behind. "Bye Amu-chan!" Eru called before they left behind the door. I found myself smirking as I walked past Ikuto, and he gripped my arm, turning me around.

I made my face show mock surprise, messing with him was more fun than I thought. "Is something wrong Ikuto?"

He narrowed his eyes at me, and I continued to smile as if nothing was wrong.

"Excuse me, but I need to work." I said and I turned once more and headed for my office. Oh yes, Iru and I will be friends for a long time. I thought as I closed my door and burst out laughing, getting ready to call Iru.

"Oh... she is good...Iru is definitely going to make this more interesting..." Ikuto said, a smirk now replacing his scowl as he heard laughter come from my office.

heatherful: Woohoo! Chapter 4!

Amu: Ha ha ha! I love Iru! She's awesome!

Iru: Heh... I am awesome. -hugs Amu tightly-

Ikuto: -jealous-

heatherful: Don't worry Ikuto, it's an Amuto, not a... Imu(?)

Iru: -smirks-

Yoru: Please rate and review nya!