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Chapter 7
Amu's POV
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Hmmm...Ah a text from Utau. Why did she text me she so early? She's probably got something planned. Today was a Saturday.
To Amu
From Utau
Let's go bike to the park for lunch. Every one of our friends will be there! Even Ikuto ;)
Please come!
I read through the text. Why does she have wink face when she mentioned Ikuto? It's pretty typical that Ikuto would be there.
To Utau
From Amu
Yeah I'll come. Send me the details ! :)
To Amu
From Utau
I'll meet up with your house at 12 noon. Be ready by then! .
To Utau
From Amu
Alright! See ya then! Sounds like it's going to be an awesome time. :D
To Amu
From Utau
You bet it's going to be! See ya later !
I closed my cellphone and put it on my desk. Time to get ready! Proceeding to take a shower. After, I hopped to my closet to pick out an outfit. The longest step of getting ready for a girl. Which I'm no different for this one. Looking at the clock, it read 11. Then looked back at my closet. Huh...Well, I should get started. Outfit after outfit I kept trying on. Patterns clashing, textures layered on, colours mixing and mismatching. 20 minutes passed by and I managed to get an outfit. I wore a black tank top layered with my black smooth thin sweater. Next putting on my red varsity jacket on and since it was cold and windy today; I went with my skinny jeans.
Now my outfit is done. Moving on to my hair, I put a small section into an updo held with my red x-clip. Finally I was done with the wardrobe and hair so I went down stairs to snack on some strawberries. Of course I told my mom I was going to hang with my friends. She replied with a yes. I heard the door knock and saw that it was 12. While I was laceing on my shoes, my mom opened the door. My ears instantly hear Utau's voice. Her and my mom we're talking for a short period of time.
I was done tying my shoes and met up with Utau. Ready to go Amu? She asked. Yup. I said as I put on my small satchel bag which contained my cellphone and wallet. Plus my lucky charm I was given when I graduated elementary. Once we were out I locked the door. Unlocked my bike and started to ride once we got onto the street. Surprisingly we met up with the rest of the gang when I and Utau reached the street corner. All of us riding are ways to the park. I put on a smile as I see Rima riding next Nagi, Utau keeping up with Kukai, and what's this?Yaya has a new face riding with her. He looked the same as her, 15. Green hair, blue eyes, and wears a pair of glasses. She was laughing and I can see the guy smiling along. They all looked so sweet.
Randomly, Yaya made eye contact with me. She suddenly introduced the guy. By the way Amu-chii! THIS IS KAIRI! He's been my friend since elementary school. As soon as she finished that sentence I could see that Kairi had slightly blushed. AAAAWW...THEY MAKE SUCH A CUTE COUPLE! Replying to her with a nod and grin. After that she focused back on her biking. Seeing everyone grouped in my mind the "couple groups" just made me feel so warm inside.
Seeing in front of me Kukai and Utau having a little race they were neck and neck. Oh come on! Just admit that you guys like each other! It's obvious for the rest of us. HeeHee. I let out a giggle watching them too. Hey! Amu-koi! Huh...Ikuto! I turn my head to him; he was to the left to me. Stop calling me that! So what do you want? He lets out a chuckle. Let's have a competition! First one to the park is the winner. I gave out a big grin. You're on! We both started to pedal faster and passed Utau and Kukai. When I look back they faces showed defeat.
Then turning back to focus on beating Ikuto in his little game. At this point we were side by side. Ikuto passed me and next thing you know I pass him. A back and through motion on who's going to be first. At one point I just let my mind wander. I was feeling this feeling I haven't felt in ages. I thought I would never feel this again. I thought I never should feel this feeling again. I tried my best to lock it up. Raising my but from my seat so I could go faster. I started laughing and smiling.
I widened my eyes when Ikuto was doing the same thing. The he looked at me and smirked. I blushed and got back to pedaling. I was accelerating pretty quickly. It felt so good, I felt free and having the time of my life.
How can I put it? There was adrenaline in me. This understandment made me remember a connection, it was nostalgic, and it was last year. The memories about HIM. His name, it brings so much pain but so much happiness as well. My first boyfriend, the first guy I ever truly loved. That guy that I would do anything for, he was my everything.
Oh no, this isn't good. Memories are shooting through my mind like bright, dazzling stars.
Flashback
Last year, it was mid-semester of high school, I was only 15 years old. My reputation was being a "good girl". I was with a couple of friends. We were on a field trip that had each grade riding on it. We we're on our way to an Art Museum but the bus needed to fuel up. The bus driver stopped for the gas station. Allowing students to have a bathroom break.
My friends and I decided to go into the store on the gas station. After they were done buying snacks and stuff, we went out. On our way back to the bus I spotted a senior.
He was sprucing up his car. I couldn't believe the teachers would allow him to drive to our destination.
Anyways, this senior had jet black hair, it had that smooth polished look, and his hair stopped mid-neck area. Then there was his eyes, it had that soft pale grayish-green colour to them. As he stood up to check his engine, I saw that he was tall and has a good build. Let's just say he is less scrawny than Ikuto. After a while he saw me staring at him. He gave me a smile. He looks like an Angel. I smiled back. My friends we're tugging me on me but I replied by asking if they knew him. They all shook their head for a no. However they grinned at me. In unison they said to me Go find out. I blushed and looked back at him.
He was signaling me to come over there to him. I followed and went up to him. Hey. He smiled went on again. Hi, what's your name? I'm Amu. I said nervously. Amu, huh? That's a beautiful name for a beautiful girl. While doing this he took a section of my hair and kissed it. I instantly blushed. W-what's your name? I stutter out. He takes a part of my hair and slides it through behind my ears. Our eyes meet, green meets gold. A smile spreads on both of our faces. I go by the name Damon Clayworth. It's a pleasure meeting you. He gives me a gentle pat on the head.
This makes me blush even brighter. Th-th-he pleasures all mine. A chuckle comes out of him. Hahaha, you're pretty funny. Hey listen; you wanna ditch the field trip. I and my friends are going to have some fun elsewhere. I felt the need to go with him but at the same time I felt that this wasn't right. That maybe Damon is a bad influence. Right now, I was falling over his smile. I looked at him and smiled. Let's go, Damon. He grinned and took my hand leading me to his car.
That was the first time I did something against the rules. For some reason, I liked the fact that I was. I think it was because Damon was right there next me. It felt like a missing part of me was filled up. In the same day, I dyed the tips of my hair red because it was his favorite color. Then we went out bowling with his friends later that night. What's happening? Whatever, as long as I have this feeling with Damon.
Flashback End
My trance was broken when someone yelled my name. Amu! Amu! A car was almost about to hit me. The park was in my eyesight, so I did a wide turn and raced through the road. I applied the brakes and stopped right in front of the park. Seeing that Ikuto beat me to it. As soon as I locked up my bike and turned around Ikuto ran to me and held my arms. His eyes showing worry. Amu that was crazy! Don't do stuff like that! Our eyes met for a second, he wrapped his arms around me and pulled me into a hug. I blushed, I felt so safe in his arms.
I-I'm sorry. I whispered out. Feeling his fingertips on my head and starts running his fingers through my hair. You scared me! I thought I was going to lose you. His hugged me tighter, it kind of hurt but I didn't care. My feet were barely touching the ground since Ikuto was hugging me.I'm fine, Ikuto. That was a lie, I was still thinking about Damon. However I want to make Ikuto smile and not let him worry about me.I got one arm out of his hug, ruffling his hair. Everything's okay now. I'm never going to leave you. You're my best friend; I would never do that to you.
He nestled his head through my hair, making me blush many different shades of red. You smell like strawberries Amu. Great as if my face could get any redder, well it did. I hear a chuckle come out of him. Pervert! Neko! Hentai! We both entangled from our hug. Waving my hand and pointing at him. Now everything was back to normal. Or so I
thought...Everyone else arrived and we set up for lunch.
Ikuto and I make eye contact, for a second he stopped laughing and looked at me. I'm still worrying about you Amu. I looked down; trying to not him let him see my face and started walking to the rest of the gang. Then I turned my head to face him again. Don't be. Smiling a fake smile. He walked beside me with his hands in his pocket. I know you're still watching out for me.
I was laughing and smiling with everyone but Ikuto still had worried eyes on me. He knows I'm hiding something but I can't tell him now. I'm not ready to tell him everything about that yet.
Memories we're still going through my head again. I was in front of everyone; I didn't want to show my real emotions. To not that make them feel troubled about me. I don't want them to waste their time worrying about me. Smile Amu! My smiles right now we're just a facade to hide the true feelings I was feeling right now.
Ikuto's POV
it pains me to see Amu bottle up what she's really feeling. I couldn't stand that she was doing this and really wanted to help her. Although she doesn't seem she wants to let me in yet. This makes me feel like a useless best friend. Why Amu? Why are you doing this to yourself? You're not alone! Bear with it, Ikuto. Sooner or later she'll open a new side to you. I sigh and looked at her, still putting on a brave front. Why is she the only person that makes I can't stop worrying about?
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