Amu looked at Nadeshiko in disbelief.
"W-What?" she asked with a nervous smile. Nadeshiko lowered her head.
"At first, I didn't want to tell you because the person you really trust is the girl me. I've been into for a while now, but I've sealed my feelings and supported you and Ikuto instead. But…if you really don't want Ikuto anymore…then…" he breathed in and cupped Amu's cheeks with his hands. "I like you, Amu-chan." He said solemnly. Amu's eyes widened.
"For how long?" she asked quietly.
"Since the day we became friends." Nadeshiko replied.
"…oh…" Amu mumbled and looked away. "…what's your real name then?"
"Nagihiko." He replied.
"Ah…" Amu replied. She had no idea what to say. It was shocking enough to find out that Ikuto would cheat on her, but to find out her best friend was actually a guy…AH~ her head hurts.
"…so?" Nagihiko asked, breaking the silence.
"Huh?" Amu snapped out of her thoughts and looked over to her friend.
"Do you want to go out with me?" Nagihiko asked with a serious tone. Amu stared at him and then looked away.
"I-I don't know…" Amu brought her legs close to her chest. "I'll think about it…"
"…" Nagihiko stared at her. "Sorry for telling you so late."
"It's okay. Wait…does anyone else know that you're a guy?"
"Yeah. Tadase already knew from the start, He told Kukai, who told Rima. Kairi found out on his own, and Yaya eavesdropped on Kukai and Tadase."
"So I was the only one who didn't know?!" Amu exclaimed. "I thought we were best friends."
"We are. But…I didn't want you to feel bad or disgusted."
"Why would I think that?"
"Because, we slept together many times at each others' places." Nagihiko stuck out his tongue at her.
"!" Amu looked at him in shock. "I never knew you were actually perverted!"
"I wasn't at first. But then I got older and grew an interest for you…of course, no else but us now know that I like you." Nagihiko shrugged. Amu's sweat dropped.
"Ah…" she mumbled. Nagihiko giggled.
"Well…how long shall I wait for my answer?" he asked and pushed Amu down onto his bed. Amu blushed scarlet and blinked. "No wonder Ikuto eats you up so easily. You look strong, but I guess all girls are still defenseless…" he mumbled and brought his face close to hers.
"N-Nagihiko! I never knew you were like this!" Amu exclaimed while trying push Nagihiko away. Even though he looks like a girl, Nagihiko is awfully strong… Amu thought. Nagihiko shrugged.
"I'm sixteen now. I think I'm allowed to act like this." He replied while getting closer to Amu's face. "But you look cute with that expression. I can tell why Ikuto couldn't hold back." Amu could feel his hot breath on her face. Nagihiko kept on getting closer, and closer to her face, and she closed her eyes tight. Suddenly, the door opened and Nagihiko's mom came in.
"W-W-What do you think you are doing young man?!" she exclaimed. She told Nagihiko and Amu to sit on the floor. The mother whacked Nagihiko on the head.
"Nagihiko-san, I don't think you should be doing that to Hinamori-san." His mother scolded him. Nagihiko sighed.
"I'm sorry," he told her. His mother's eyes grew softer.
"It's okay as long as it doesn't happen again." She said.
"Um…I'm sorry I caused so much trouble. I guess I should be leaving now…" Amu started to speak and stood up from the floor.
"Nonsense! You can dinner with us tonight. I'll contact your parents." Nagihiko's mother exclaimed.
"But…" Amu mumbled.
"It's okay Amu-chan. You can stay over. Hey, let's let her sleep over too." Nagihiko said.
"Alright then. But you two will be in different rooms." His mother said and stood up to reach the phone.
"Fine…" Nagihiko mumbled as Amu, Ran, Miki, Suu, and Dia
MEANWHILE…
"I see. Well please take care of her tonight. You too. Good night." Midori said and hung up the phone.
"Who was that Midori-san?" Nana asked.
"Amu-chan is staying over at Nadeshiko's house. Her mother just called."
"Oh, I see. Thanking you for telling me. I'll be in Amu's room." Nana replied and walked up the stairs. She entered the room and closed the door.
"Ikuto has to win her back before it's too late." Nana mumbled.
"But you sure do like your parents." Namida told her. "Enough to make yourself disappear." She said coldly as Nana started to fade in and out. It only lasted for a few seconds though.
"It's okay." Nana said. "As I watched them, I knew that they should be together. Besides, it's better to do it faster."
"You did the plan before it was supposed to happen. Is that what you really want though?" Hoshi asked. Nana's eyes widened. What…I want?
Nana's POV
Hoshi is right. What do I want? I was so obsessed with mom being with dad that I forgot about myself.
"I don't know…" I replied.
"You're too nice." Namida told her.
"What do you want to be? I know, your dream, doesn't really involve us. So what do you really seek?" Hoshi asked.
"I don't know…" I replied again. "All I want right now is for my parents to be happy. That's all that matters for now." That's right. I don't have any regrets right now, because I know they love each other.
Normal POV
"Nana-chan! It's time for dinner!" Midori yelled.
"Okay!" Nana yelled back and went down stairs. What she didn't know was that a certain cat boy landed on the balcony.
"…" Ikuto was silent. "Who in the world is she really?" he mumbled to himself before jumping off and walking away.
"It seems that someone was watching…" Namida mumbled and floated out of the room.
MEANWHILE…
Nagihiko placed a large blanket onto the floor of his room. He placed a pillow and another blanket on top of it. How lucky that mother is letting us sleep in the same room. He thought. He laid down on his real bed and closed his eyes for a bit. Amu opened the door.
"Hey," she greeted him as she sat down onto the blankets that were on the floor. "It's still great to take a bath in your bathtub." Nagihiko opened his eyes and sat up straight. He stared at her up and down.
"By the way Amu-chan. You seem a bit different." He said.
"Really?"
"Yeah. I think you grew a bit."
"Yeah, I think I grew about 3 more centimeters since the last time I checked."
"No not that. I never really noticed because of our thick school uniforms but…your chest has gotten bigger looking at it now. What cup are you?" Nagihiko asked as he sat next to her.
"C cup. Wait…where were you looking at?!" Amu exclaimed while covering her chest with her arms. Nagihiko laughed at her.
"No wonder you look so good in those pajamas. I help but stare." He said with a smile. Amu pouted but then laughed as well. Although she knew that Nagihiko was really a guy, she still had fun with him.
THE NEXT MORNING…
Amu and Nagihiko changed into their school uniforms. They ate breakfast and then left for school.
"Amu!" Nana exclaimed and ran over to her once they reached the entrance. "How are you? How could you leave me alone!" she said while pouting. Amu giggled.
"Sorry." She replied.
"What happened?"
"Nothing really…"
"We should head over to class now or else we'll be late!" Nagihiko said. Amu and Nana nodded and went into the building. After school, Rima, Yaya, Nagihiko, Amu, and Nana were walking out of the school building.
"Do you want to come over today?" Amu asked.
"Sure!" Yaya exclaimed.
"Why not?" Rima said with a shrug.
"I want to see your room Amu-chan." Nagihiko said.
"I have to go somewhere right now. But I'll be back soon." Nana told them.
"Oh okay. I'll see at my house later then." Amu said and the four of them waved good-bye to Nana. Nana waved back before heading towards the other direction. She was heading towards Easter.
"Stop right there." A voice said. Nana turned around to see Ikuto glaring at her.
"Oh, hello Ikuto." Nana greeted him.
"Who are you?" Ikuto asked her.
"Huh? What are you talking about?"
"I heard your conversation with your charas last night." Nana's eyes widened.
"So you've eavesdropped. How rude."
"So let me ask you again. Who are you?"
"How much did you hear?"
"From the beginning of the conversation. You said that I as related to you."
"…I see. Then you must know that you're my father."
"What?!"
"I never really planned for you find that out already. But this is fine. I'm from the future. I came here to fix something. Do you remember what I told you before?" Ikuto's eyes widened as he tried to remember the conversation.
"I can't tell you just yet. You wouldn't understand. I came back here to fix something. Something happened here that wasn't supposed to happen. Something, that has to be changed. And I'm here to change it. Easter's the only way I can find out what actually happened. The only key to solving the problem. I don't want you to stop me. You're one of the last people I don't want to stop me." She explained. She looked up at Ikuto angrily. "Especially since you're part of the problem." And then she walked away leaving Ikuto with a shocked look.
"So this is what you were trying to say. But…how did you change it? No, you didn't. You helped Asagi and separated us. How is that changing anything?! What did you really do?!" Ikuto asked with a strong glare.
"To test Amu's and your love!" Nana suddenly shouted. Ikuto's eyes grew softer.
"Huh?"
"I wanted to see if I should really let you two be together. …Ikuto! If you truly love her, then you should pursue her! If you really love her, then make her fall in love with you once more!" Nana yelled at him. Ikuto stepped back a bit.
"But she won't believe what I say." He mumbled.
"You coward! You jerk! To think that I trusted you! To think that you really loved her!"
"I DID LOVE HER! NO! I STILL LOVE HER RIGHT NOW AS WELL!" Ikuto shouted back. "But…but…" Nana hugged him tightly.
"That's…what I wanted to hear since the beginning, Otou-san…" she mumbled with a smile. "I remember how you told me that when I was still only ten years old. That's why I believe in you. So…go to her. And..make her fall in love with you again!" Nana smiled at him and Ikuto gave her a small smile back.
"Thanks…and I will." He pulled her off gently and ran.
"I you two good luck." Nana said with a smile.
YamiNiwa: Yes! We're finally getting onto the parts that I thought about! Now I won't hav as much writers' block! Please read and review!!!
