Chapter 5- my outer smile.

Amu

'RING' my alarm rang . Again.

Shouldn't have slept so late... Oh well.. Time to get up.

I tied up my hair and put on my uniform and wore knee-length black socks. I checked all my books in my bag and headed out the door to cycle to school.

Thank God for whoever brought my bicycle home and paid for my taxi.. Maybe it was the doctor.. He is kinda handsome I guess. Yeah! That's probably it. I saw Ikuto come out from the flat right beside mine.

'Oh! I didn't know you stayed right beside me' I said to him with a slight smile. 'Sorry about last night. I was noisy was I?'

'Hmph' He turned away and walked into the elevator but kept it open, knowing I was going in too. I ran inside and stood facing the door, not daring to look at him in the eyes.

Weird guy.

We cycled together in silence but I didn't mind. The view while cycling to school isn't that bad. I love the clear skies..

'Hinamori!' a loud voice called.

'Ah! Kuukai-kun!' I said with a smile as the sporty guy jogged beside me as I continued riding to school.

'Haha! I run to school and home!' kuukai winked proudly. 'Anyway, glad you're feeling better! You're in my class! The whole class was disappointed we couldn't meet you yesterday. But it'd good you're here today!' he said high spirited as usual.

When I turned to see if ikuto was still there he had already gone ahead.

Maybe he didn't really like being around people. Whatever i guess ..

'Amu-San , I'm glad you were able to come today. I'm the Seiyo High Committee Chairman which is why I knew your name... If that's what made you freaked out that you had to skip school i deeply apologise. I did not mean to alarm you.' Kairi said to me as he saw me walk through the school gates.

'No no. It's not you! Don't worry! Sorry about yesterday. I'll go to classes properly today' I said quickly with my usual smile.

'Hinamori! Let's go to class! I'll introduce you to everyone!' Kuukai said with his usual enthusiasm. And even though I tried to stop him from it, he ended up dragging me while he was running to class.

' Hey Everyone! Here's the new girl! Her name is Hinamori Amu' kuukai shouted to the class.

The whole class seemed to be used to his enthusiasm, but all the same they came to me and introduced themselves. They were all really friendly... Thank God.

In my previous school I had to put on a cool and spicy act so no one would come near me..

'Amu, today we were just talking about going out for bowling after school, you in?' a guy with long silky purple hair named nagihiko asked with a smile.

'Uhmm.. Sure!' I said with my smile again. It wouldn't hurt. If I want friends I should get to know them I guess. What's the worst thing that could happen.

-After School-

"Amu-chi!" Yaya practically bounced her way towards me as i was packing my bag. "Lets go! I can't wait! Yaya loves bowling!" She said with a bright smile.

She reminded me of my younger sister Ami, how enthusiastic she was at doing everything. Forever hyper.

"Rima" A small doll-like girl came up to me and stared as she introduced one word.

"Uhm, hello. Amu."I replied in the like.

"Hm" She replied promptly and walked away as one of her..servants? followed her like a dog, carrying her belongings.

I looked out the window as i saw the dark skies outside.
"It looks like its going to rain ,huh?" a deep monotonous voice said.

"Huh?" I turned around to see Ikuto, staring at me with deep dark eyes.

His eyes were like a black hole, and with no expression. I couldnt read what he was feeling. It was as if, he had set up a wall, so no one could see through him.
Just like i did.

"Uhm, so, are you coming for bowling?" I asked, while facing back to my bag as i packed the remaining of my things inside neatly.

"I normally don't go for class gatherings." He replied in his monotone voice."However," he continued while still staring at me"this time i'll make an exception" He ended and just walked away before i had even time to reply and ask him what he had mean't.

"Amu-chan, we'd better go quickly, its going to start to rain." Nagihiko said with a slightly reserved smile as he left the classroom, leaving me to be in the classroom alone.

I wonder if Tadase finally realized that i had mean't what i said. The people here seemed really nice, and normal. Unlike me. Ikuto, he seems so, different. It's as if he never had another friend, just himself. Maybe he really was just like me.. No. Who am i kidding, no one would be like me.

I stared outside the window again, and looked downstairs and saw my new classmates walking towards the front gate.

"Amu, are you ready to go home?" His face smiled at me as he took my hand and- "Amu! Amu!" A clear voice radiated through my thoughts, suddenly jerking me awake.

Why couldn't i let go. Who was it? I thought as i looked up at whoever had called my name. My sight seemed blurry. I saw his dark blue eyes. And i passed out.

Ikuto

I dont know why i felt as if i was responsible of her safety. Its probably because she reminds me of my mother.

I walked past my classroom again and looked inside to find it empty. Hmph, probably everyone had already left. Wait. No, Amu was still inside.

But she looked weird, she was swaying, while facing outside the window. Whats she doing?

I quietly walked and slid open the door and just stared at her, waiting for her to realize i was waiting.

But suddenly, she fell backwards.

I ran forward and caught her in time. "Amu? Amu?" I said loudly without noticing as i caught her before her head hit the floor.

I stared into her eyes, but it was so dark, and empty. How could a girl smiling all the time and laughing have such bright yet dark eyes. No one else noticed her eyes. How could one persons' eyes be so brightly lit yet so empty and dark at the same time. What had she gone through as to go through so much trauma. "Tadase.." her mouth moaned softly as her eyes continued fluttering before completely closing.

I guess its time to give the class outing a miss.

I gently carried her in my arms and took her bag with me as i walked to the road and hailed a taxi.

"To the Seiyo Hospital please." I said with haste as i placed her gently on the seat and put on her seatbelt.

I wonder how many things she'd been through. How sad those eyes had looked. I cant believe i didnt even know her yet i already felt so angry at the guy named Tadase. His name burned in my brain. I couldnt forget the way she had said his name. Exactly the same way as my mother had said his name. I would defend her. No matter what. I dont know why, maybe it was because- "What-?" I said out loud as i suddenly realized Amu's head lay on my shoulder. I quickly glanced at her face, though not moving my shoulder in case she was truly still unconscious. Her face showed no reaction. Besides, why would she just lay her head on my shoulder. I believed she wasnt like all the other girls.

Where did this girl come from?

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