Llama~Chan: Hey everybody! XD
Ikuto: …Who are you? ¬_¬
L~Chan: Dx … Its me! KK-Chan! I changed my name 'cause it sucked…
Amu: What did ya change it to?
L~Chan: DevilLlamaChan, I was gonna have Llama~Chan but it said someone else already had it… so that's my new name! For a nickname though, its either Llama~Chan or even Dllama~Chan. ^^
Nagi: Well now that's cleared up…
Kukai: Best crack on with the story eh?
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Rima: Idiot…
Kairi: Llama~Chan (DLC) doesn't own Shugo Chara! Or any of its characters, they all belong to Peach-Pit.
"There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast… ^^"
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Amu-Chan VS. Catman : Part Seven!
Scratch, scratch, scratch…
I'd thought this cat was one I could learn to get on with,
Scratch, scratch, scratch…
My nerves snapped as I once again shouted at the cat, "Be quiet damn you!!"
Apparently…not. However, the scratching did stop as I sighed in relief, finishing off my outfit I closed my wardrobe doors and looked in the mirror that was attached onto the left door. My outfit was simple today, I was only going out shopping after all, but it was still the same 'Gothic Punk Lolita Style' that I always wore. Back in high school I'd always had a 'Cool 'n' Spicy' image and I always dressed this way, I hated it until all my friends helped me realise to love myself for who I was and to be who I want to be. Eventually though I figured out that I really did like this style of dressing and continued doing so, my Mum was a bit hesitant at first seeing as she liked the 'Cute and Girly' clothes but…She accepted it too and wouldn't fail to go crazy at seeing a shop that sold the clothes I wore. In fact half the clothes I wore were chosen and bought by my Mum. My image of 'Cool 'n' Spicy' stuck with me too, even at 19 years old I was still using it, I realised that it had become useful for certain situations so I learned to embrace that side of me as well.
I smoothed down the fabric of my shirt as I glanced once more at the girl in the mirror, I smiled and she smiled back at me as I padded along towards the door. Hesitantly I opened it and was relieved to see I wasn't going to unexpectedly walk straight into Ikuto-Kun again, that guy was intimidating with his tall and quite muscular figure…How old was that guy anyway? I closed the bedroom door behind me and shook my head, who cares as long as he doesn't have any ulterior motives that was more than enough information for me. I was scared that if I began to get too attached to Ikuto-Kun, 'Like that would happen anyway.' I scoffed, that I wouldn't want to let him go and leave me alone again in this flat. I shook my head vigorously once more to get rid of those dangerous thoughts, 'Now…what to have for breakfast…' I thought to myself as I began to walk towards the kitchen.
"Pancakes would be nice." Said a familiar, male voice. I froze and turned to look where the voice had come from, Ikuto-Kun was fully dressed (and human), he was stood next to the sofa after coming out of the bathroom. I continued to stare at him as he looked back at me, he smiled wonderfully. "That's if…you don't mind?" I scowled at him as I blushed, damn him using his looks to get me to do what he wants, although pancakes did sound nice…but that wasn't the point!
"Fine!" I grumbled as I turned to walk into the kitchen, but his voice stopped me again.
"And…what the hell are you wearing?" He asked me, as he stared slightly puzzled at my clothing.
"…Clothes?" I replied sarcastically, also puzzled I looked down at myself. To me I looked fine, I was only wearing what I'd normally wear. To make it easier for you to understand I was just wearing: black skinny jeans (with skulls on the back pockets); a silver studded belt; a very long black and white striped tee, and I was carrying my favourite Victorian jacket frock coat. Puzzled I looked up at him, "What's wrong with my clothes?"
"Its just… I didn't see you as the type of person to wear Gothic Lolita." He replied to me. I understood what he meant, my Dad had told me the exact same thing, he must be surprised at seeing me wear these when yesterday I'd been wearing my 'normal' clothes for work. My Boss had mentioned to me that he wanted smart, casual clothes so I had to go out and by blouses and simple black trousers. I laughed at him as I turned away to walk over to the coat hooks, hanging up my jacket I turned back around with a large smile on my face.
"Ikuto-Kun, I am no normal girl." He looked at me expectantly, "I may not be able to shape shift like you can but I'm unique in my own way. I can't be girly or cute I'm just…me." I placed a hand on my chest to emphasise that I was my own style. He smiled at me and put his thumb up.
"Okay…" I smiled and walked off towards the kitchen again but he had more to say, "'Cool 'n' Spicy' Amu-Chan." Shocked I turned around to face him.
"How did yo-?!" But he cut me off as he shushed me and put a finger to his lips to indicate that I be quiet. I stared at him bewildered as he grinned at me, he turned and walked over to the TV to turn it on while I continued to stare. He was the opposite to me, his clothes were simpler and normal, but I knew that if he tried to wear clothes similar to my style… well he'd have to peel girls off him. If he wasn't doing that already that is… I stared at him with appreciative eyes as he stood by the TV to figure out where to turn it on, he was wearing light blue jeans and a simple white shirt. I couldn't help but notice how the shirt clung to his muscles very nicely, showing me his thin waist. He found out where the button was (at the bottom of the TV) and bent down to press it, however when he did so I couldn't help but notice how his jeans fit snugly around his hips, his thighs and his… behind. I blushed as I watched him, I felt like a pervert as I caught a slight glimpse of white briefs underneath his jeans. I blushed as I hastily turned around and escaped into the kitchen however… I failed to notice two sapphire orbs watching my getaway as Ikuto-Kun watched my reaction slightly amused. He thought me funny and very inexperienced for how old I looked, he was happy at the attention I gave him and even slightly embarrassed. But it was worth it, he always liked teasing me as I found out later on during his stay.
While he was busy laughing silently behind my back at my reaction, at his (rehearsed) peep show, I was calming myself in the kitchen as I hunted around for a frying pan. I was mortified that I was attracted to another man while I really liked Tadase-Kun, I had never dated anyone because of my crush for him, and I hadn't even paid any attention to another man…until now. Of all men it had to be this one! I cursed my luck, he was a Catman, he was arrogant, a pervert, vain, annoying and…and incredibly sweet sometimes. He confused me so much and it made me angry. I sighed as I placed the frying pan on top of the small cooker, walking over to the fridge I rested my head on its smooth, cold, outer surface as I clutched the handle with my right hand. I was relieved that it was just a physical attraction and nothing more, I swore to myself that it would never, ever go further than that. I had Tadase-Kun to think about, he was one of the sweetest boys I'd ever met and one of these days I'll confess to him, it had taken me years to make sure I really did like (possibly love) him and now I just had to muster enough courage. When it came down to it I didn't want my 'Cool 'n' Spicy' image to take over, I wanted me, Amu, to confess to him. I opened the fridge and looked inside,
"Savoury or sweet?" I shouted to him, for me I knew I'd need to have sweet and down as much sugar as possible, I'd need all the energy I could get if I was to live through another day with Ikuto-Kun with me.
"Sweet!" He called back. It was quiet once more, only the sound of the TV was heard as I rummaged around in the fridge to find the right ingredients. My Mum had showed me how to cook English pancakes once because they were simple and easy to cook, because I'm not exactly a Master Chef in the kitchen. I tried baking a cake once, that was a recipe for disaster. (No pun intended.) Grabbing the packet of eggs and the last remaining carton of milk, I closed the fridge door and dumped the ingredients on the counter as I went in search for some plain flour that I was sure I had somewhere in the cupboards. With the plain flour successfully found I began mixing up the batter, when that was done it went into the frying pan, I turned on the cooker and swirled the mixture around the pan so it covered the bottom of it to form a creamy, beige circle. I left it to cook for a minute or two as I filled the sink with warm water and soap, the pots in there were still from last night, returning back to the frying pan I used a knife to cut around the edges to separate the pancake from the pan. Bracing myself I stepped back from the cooker with the frying pan in hand, this was my favourite part, smiling to myself I swung the frying pan up into the air to release the pancake. The pancake soared really high as Ikuto-Kun walked into the kitchen, "Amu…" He whined, "You're taking so long what's wr-" He cut himself off as I turned around alarmed as he distracted me, dread was in my eyes as I turned back around to find the pancake descending from its flight, it was already halfway down again and I knew it was going to hit the floor. The frying pan was hung by my side and I knew I couldn't swung my arm up in time to catch it, I frowned, I'd have to make it again.
Suddenly in a flash, a warm arm wrapped itself around my waist as I was pulled back into a warm chest, a large hand overlapped mine as it also gripped the frying pan. Quickly Ikuto-Kun swung his right arm up directly under the pancake stopping his descent as it landed safely in the pan. It was a close call, the pancake was just about to fall past waist height but Ikuto-Kun had caught it. He breathed out slowly relieved he had caught it, his face was next to mine as he continued to hold me tight in his embrace, "That was a close one huh?" He asked me as he smiled, his hold didn't loosen as I looked down embarrassedly.
"Why?"
"Hmm?"
"Why did you do that? I…I could've made another one."
"I wanted to eat Amu's first pancake." I smiled at his answer, it was true that this would be the first time I'd ever made pancakes by myself, I'd only ever watched and assisted when my Mum made them for us.
"How did…?" I trailed off, I didn't know how to ask him how it was possible for him to react so quickly and catch the pancake and effectively…catch me too.
"Cat-like reflexes." I looked at him, "They come in handy sometimes." With that he let me go though I found some part of me wishing he hadn't, I caught a glimpse of longing in his eyes before he turned away to leave the kitchen.
"Thank you…" I whispered to him. He paused in the doorway and turned to look at me, smiling he replied,
"Its fine. Now, get on with making my pancakes. I'm starving over here!" He grinned at me and left the kitchen before I decided to hit him with the frying pan, I laughed to myself as I shook my head.
'Unbelievable…' I thought as I put the frying pan back on the oven to cook the other side.
'I heard that.' Replied Ikuto.
'Good!' I thought back as I smiled. While the pancake continued cooking I got out some plates as well as sugar, golden syrup and a bottle of lemon juice so he had a selection of toppings to choose from. My attention reverted back to the pancake as I lifted the side of it up to reveal the side underneath, it was nearing a beautiful golden colour, I smiled, it was cooking great so far. Besides the fact I nearly dropped and killed it…but I didn't think about that, it was best to leave that thought alone, as all I thought about was how Ikuto-Kun had held me in his arms and how my heart beat sped up slightly. "Its just a physical attraction. Its just a physical attraction." I chanted to myself as I went in search of some plates. Finding some I returned to the cooker and grabbed the frying pan, carefully I lifted it away from the cooker like I'd done before and braced myself. This time it'd go perfectly, I was sure of it. Grinning to myself I swung my arm into the air releasing the pancake out of the frying pan, the force of my swing wasn't that powerful so its travel was only short. Preparing myself, I lifted the frying pan under where the pancake was descending and successfully caught it, I laughed happily as I saw the side had turned a nice shade of gold. I put the frying pan back on the cooker and carefully placed the pancake on one of the plates I'd set out, I grabbed the mixing bowl and began pouring it into the frying pan to repeat the process.
"Breakfast is ready!" I called out to Ikuto-Kun as he came bounding into the kitchen. I put down the mixing bowl and spread the pancake mixture around the frying pan again, pointing to his pancake I'd just put on I plate I said, "There it is, and there are all the toppings I have." Ignoring Ikuto-Kun for the moment I stopped spreading the mixture and left it to cook, I walked to the fridge to get some pure orange juice I had bought. After closing the fridge door I looked at Ikuto-Kun briefly and noticed he was still stood looking at the pancake, bemused I left him like that and went and found a cup. I poured myself a reasonably sized glassful and went to check the pancake again, sipping my juice I cut around the edges of the second pancake, I put my juice down and grabbed hold of the frying pan again. As I was about to flip it Ikuto-Kun's voice broke the silence that had settled over my small kitchen,
"Is that it?" He asked. I grumbled at him and his cheekiness, did he really think that was all I was going to give him? I wasn't that nasty!
"I'm making you a second one right now. You'll have to wait a few minutes so you can eat that one while you wait." I replied to him with a little hint of hurt in my voice, I couldn't believe that was his opinion of me already. Ignoring him again, I was just about to flip the pancake when again he interrupted me, I lowered my arm slightly as I stopped myself in time. Looking at him slightly annoyed, I listened to what he had to say.
"No…I didn't mean it like that." He looked at me and smiled slightly, "I was just expressing my wonder on your culinary skills." I blinked at him slowly as I took in what he said, I blushed beet red and looked away.
"I-Idiot!" I stammered, though I was secretly glad at his compliment. I quickly flipped the second pancake before he could distract me again. Seeing that the side facing upwards was once again golden, I beamed with pride as I returned the frying pan to the cooker. I picked up my juice and gulped down a few mouthfuls before stealing a glance at my companion, he was moving now and was busy covering his pancakes in sugar and a little bit of lemon juice. 'Yum.' I thought as I watched him.
He didn't look at me but I could see him smirk as a reply voiced itself in my head,
'What, me or the pancake?' The mouthful of juice I was just in the process of swallowing sprayed out my mouth in surprise as I coughed to clear my throat. My cheeks burned with warmth as I put my cup down on the worktop I was leaning against,
'The p-pancake obviously!!' I thought back as I glared at him. Downing the rest of my orange juice I decided against having pancakes, instead I got myself a bowl of cereal and snacked on that. Ikuto-Kun began eating his pancake as I checked his other one, the underneath was nearing golden again. Before flipping it I looked at Ikuto-Kun, "How many pancakes would you like?" He shrugged at me as I rolled my eyes, "Well I'll leave the mixture out for you in case you want anymore." He nodded at this as I flipped the pancake again. I left it and returned back to my bowl of cereal as Ikuto-Kun took that as his cue to put it on his plate. I looked at the clock I had hanging on the kitchen wall as I slowly ate my cereal, it read 6:45, I still had a lot of time before the shops opened. The nearest supermarket opened at about 9 o' clock so I had a few hours to kill, maybe I should go and wash the clothes in the laundrette downstairs or check my mail…or go back to sleep. That sounded like a good idea. I yawned as I continued to eat my cereal while Ikuto-Kun ate his pancakes. "Do they taste alright?" I asked him, curious to see if he liked them or not.
"They're delicious." He said as he took another bite out of his first pancake, after finishing that one he put toppings on his second one. I smiled to myself as I felt warm and fuzzy, it felt great when he said that about my cooking. After eating my cereal I left the kitchen to go get ready in the bathroom, I slowly brushed my teeth to waste some time, after all I had plenty of it. Afterwards, with nothing else to do, I sat on the sofa to watch the TV. It was an anime program again, 'What's with this guy and watching anime?' I thought to myself as I smiled at a funny scene on the TV.
'This guy finds it funny.' Replied Ikuto-Kun as he came and sat beside me.
"No more pancakes?" I asked him. He shook his head and said,
"No thanks, but I put the stuff into the sink." I nodded at him and we turned our attention back to the TV.
