Chapter 4

Ikuto's POV

It didn't surprise me when Amu and I became closer. I saw her more and more every day. She seemed like an old friend. No, Amu was more than an old friend. Yoru and I were out hunting X-Eggs, the one we just disposed of was especially difficult. After I caught it, it twisted my arm.

"You okay nyan?" Yoru mewed. I nodded, but then when I moved my arm I felt a burst of pain.

"Ow," I winced. Great I had to go and break my arm. I thought angrily. Those X-Eggs aren't even worth the effort. People give up too easily. Immediately after I thought that I felt guilty, this confused me. Before I could think about it any more I head a very familiar voice.

"Hi Ikuto," I turned around to see Amu. She ran up to me and her arm brushed against mine. Of course, I winced in pain.

"Ow," I muttered again. Amu's eyes widened.

"Are you alright?" She asked, her eyes filled with worry.

"I'm fine," I replied, but she grabbed my arm anyway. Then I winced again. Amu blushed and gently pushed up the sleeve, which revealed several bruises from the fight with the X-Egg.

"You're hurt," She murmured gently placing her hand on my arm.

"I'm fine," I repeated. "You don't have to worry."

"B-But I am worried," Amu blushed as she let go of my arm. "I-I w-worry about you, because I care about you."

"I can take care of myself," I told her smirking.

"I-I kn-know th-that," She stuttered blushing even more. "But everyone worries about the one-" She stopped in mid sentence and blushed even more.

"What?" I asked.

"The one they love," She finished blushing even more. "Th-The one I love."

"Love?" I asked surprised. Amu nodded and leaned her head against my chest.

"Y-Yes," She stuttered. I gently placed my hands on her shoulder. Then I kissed her.

Amu's POV

I was surprised when Ikuto kissed me so gently.

"I love you," He whispered.

"I love you too," I stuttered.

"You already told me that," Ikuto said smirking.

"I-I know that," I murmured. I closed my eyes. I feel so safe and loved. I thought. I know Ikuto…well I know I really do know him. I mean I know I've known him before. Even my own thoughts confused me.

"We should go home soon," Ran suddenly pointed out. I blushed; I had forgotten the charas were even there.

"I'll take you home," Ikuto told me smirking. He took my hand and I blushed again.

As we walked home, he seemed to know where I lived. I didn't even have to tell him where to go.

"Good night," He kissed softly and turned to leave.

"Wait Ikuto," I stepped forward and took his hand.

"What is it?" He asked.

"Wh-Why don't you stay with me tonight?" I asked.

"Okay," He agreed smiling. I ran upstairs and Ikuto character changed and jumped onto my balcony. This is familiar. I thought opening the door for Ikuto. Then as I curled up against his chest, I smiled. This is familiar, too. I thought.

Flashback

"Aw I want to stay with you," Ikuto whined wrapping his arms around my waist. I blushed and pushed him away.

"No," I told him angrily. "Why can't you just go home?"

"Stray cats don't have homes," Ikuto said looking away.

"Huh?" I asked. "Stray cat?"

"Yeah nyan," Yoru mewed and suddenly I felt guilty. No wonder he's hanging around me so much. I thought.

"I-I'm sorry," I answered blushing. "I-I d-didn't know." Ikuto smirked at me and put his face close to mine.

"Obviously," He said smirking. I stared back into his blue eyes speechless. T-Too close. I thought.

End of Flashback

I blinked in confusion. Wait that didn't happen. I thought.

"Ikuto," I murmured. Then my eyes widened as vivid memories flashed through my mind. I reached over and grabbed the Humpty Lock. Then I cuddled closer to Ikuto again and closed my eyes. Everything…I forgot everything. I thought. My head was spinning. The Guardians ,Ikuto, Utau, everything, but how?