Ikuto x Trouble Chapter 7
Why do Kids Smile?
The both of them roamed around the campus grounds all morning. Amu kept shouting at Ikuto not to make any noise, while there are pretend classes going on.
Laughter's, smiles, and enjoyment filled the air as those two pass by. It was the perfect day and nothing could ruin it. Amu saw Ikuto laughing at a picture in the "School's guardians" board. He was pointing at Amu as the old Jack's chair, who was giving a sharp glare at the camera.
"Amu-chan. You don't look cute at all." Ikuto teased with a funny expression.
"Sh-shut up Ikuto! When I'll catch you, I'll make you regret you ever said that."
"Then let's play a game." Ikuto held Amu's chin, and stared at her sparkling pink eyes. "Whoever catches whom, will have one wish to be done by the loser."
"Done. When I'll catch you, I'll make you do something you wouldn't expect." You could almost see fire emerging from the back of Amu.
"I'll look forward to it, my little kitten."
"What the heck? When did I become your kitten?"
"Let's start. I'll run first, and you try to catch me." Ikuto started stretching his arms.
"Sure. In the count of 3. 1...2...3!" Ikuto ran going to the garden, while Amu chased him from the back.
It was after a few seconds that Amu lost track of Ikuto. He ran passed through the trees, and disappeared. But she has a feeling that Ikuto is just right above her. She waited, and no one showed up. She started to feel alone, and she thought Ikuto left her. Soon a hand stretched out and touched her right shoulder. She turned back and saw Ikuto smiling.
"Caught you." Words came out from Ikuto's pale lips.
"Ikuto. Where?" Amu was stunned as she saw Ikuto came out from nowhere.
"You're the loser." Ikuto laughed as he was still holding Amu's shoulder.
"Stupid! You don't have to rub it in." Amu shrugged off Ikuto's hand, and turned her back around.
The both of them placed a blanket on the green grass, and ate small finger sandwiches. After that, they had some fruit pie and a glass of creamy strawberry milk. The sun was covered by the clouds, so they stayed longer on the blanket under the calm blue sky.
"Amu, could you let me lie down on your lap?" Ikuto asked with a soft tone.
"Sure, but don't drool on my legs ok?"
Ikuto placed his head on Amu's smooth, white legs and closed his eyes. The cool breeze made the long pink hair of Amu sway with the wind. The birds were chirping on the trees, and you couldn't hear anything other than that. Total silence surrounded them, and it seemed that the clock had stopped ticking.
Amu took a deep breath and said with the softest voice. "Ikuto, why did you say that you wanted to be free and smile?"
Ikuto opened his eyes, and looked at Amu's. "It's because I am a house cat. I want to be an alley cat. An alley cat has all the freedom and I don't want to be controlled any longer."
"And what about the smile?"
"It's simple. When you are free, you smile. That's why I am so attached to kids. When kids are free, they smile."
"Oh, I never knew Ikuto." Amu looked dull, after hearing what Ikuto said.
Ikuto grinned and opened his mouth. "But I always smile because of you Amu. Seeing you smile is like freedom and happiness for me at the same time. So always keep up that smile."
Amu didn't know how to reply, so she leaned her head downward. Her lips and his met and it was an actual scene of two couples, being happy together. Ikuto held Amu's cheek while they are kissing, and Amu held Ikuto's head with both of her hands.
"I'll make your wish come true Ikuto. I promise that I'll always smile." And the both of them kissed again.
It was 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and Amu walked back to her house, while Ikuto went the other way. She was walking in the streets in a daze, because of all the kissing the both of them made on school grounds. But it was a moment she will never forget and a promise she'll forever keep. "Smile always" was engraved on her mind.
At that same moment, Rima, Yaya, and Tadase were just meters away from Amu.
"Oi Amu-chi! Where have you been?" Yaya waved her two hands.
"Oh, hi guys." Amu stopped walking and chatted for a bit.
"Amu why are you wearing a uniform? It's Saturday and foremost, it's our elementary uniforms. Why are you still wearing that?" Rima pointed with her finger the whole outfit of Amu.
"What! Oh no. I forgot to change back to my clothes that are in this paper bag." Amu murmured.
"Whatever it is, it's okay. You had no choice but to wear that, am I wrong Amu-chan?" Tadase gave a smile.
"No. My clothes got wet, and the only clothes that I brought were my old uniform, that I picked up from my cousin." Amu scratched her head and gave a smile.
"Ok. See you on Monday then." Rima and the others, said goodbye.
(Monday)
During a General Assembly, the principal announced something.
"This morning, we found picnic materials lying around the garden. Please, whoever did it, learn to clean up."
"Looks like Ikuto forgot to clean up." Amu murmured in her seat.
(Meanwhile)
"Yes. I'll be attending the music school in Europe. Yes, I'll meet you in Paris, father." Ikuto closed his cell phone, and stared out at the window in an apartment. "Amu..." he murmured.
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What is this music school all about? ^0^
Note: To my readers, since my pen name is too long, you can call me Katie. But I won't change my pen name. Thank you.
