Shugo Chara
Hot n Cold
Shelly: Merry, Merry Christmas to you!
Ikuto: …And you….
Amu: ……..and…you…
Shelly: Hehe. I made em sing Christmas songs against their will! Did I mention Christmas is my favorite holiday? I especially love the snow and I feel like such a kid when I go out and make forts and statues in the backyard! C: Ah, like back in da day. I was such a kid. ;3
Ikuto: You are a kid.
Yaya, Ami: YAY! Snow! Let's go Shelly-chan!
Shelly: OKAY!!! ^-^
Rima: Idiots.
Nagihiko: Ah haha. *Sweat drops.
Nadeshiko: My cape will get dirty.
Utau: …*looks at Kukai.
Kukai: What?
Utau: I'm waiting for you to say something stupid.
Kukai: Huh? I'm not gonna…Hey! I'm frickin going to make the best effing fort EVER! Who wants to make a bet?!
Tadase: If anyone is making the best fort it's the KING! Now move peasants, move for me! You worthless piece of crap!!!
Kukai: WTF?!
Shelly: Well, MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE and HAPPY HOLIDAYS with my very own Shugo Chara cast!!! ^-^ (The weird kind)
Chapter Seven:
Something's Bound to Happen
Utau's POV
I walked out of the limo, with as much pride and dignity as I had left, feeling the liquid go right through me. Involuntary, my jaw and cheeks flexed at the sudden change in bodily fluids. I was going to need to go soon.
At the shuffle of footsteps, I instinctively turned my head to the sound, facing it head on. With my hands placed on my hips and glare set, nothing was going to stop me.
Kukai appeared, looking rather flushed in the face for some reason and gave me a carefree grin.
"Ah! How's my-."
"If you utter another witty comment about me I will happily beat you to a pulp and gladly hang your head above the fireplace." He stopped, looking slightly upset, though I wasn't sure if he was faking or not. This probably would have mattered if I really cared about the fact.
"I see. Did that driver of yours have some kind of physical contact with you?" He demanded, glancing over his shoulder to the guy, Jake.
"No, as a matter of fact, we had plenty of time to exchange our sex lives." I muttered sarcastically, rolling my eyes and walking toward the mall. Kukai followed at my heels, obviously hearing the joke.
"Oh? So you share your privates with a stranger, but not me?" He asked, mocking a hurt tone. My eye twitched.
"We never shared! ….. Ugh, whatever. You always twist the truth, so it doesn't matter. You'll never be able to understand seriousness." One of the annoying traits of Kukai. He could never be a serious, intense guy. He was all about the sex and parties, and fun. Something I'd gone through and hoped not to intertwine with again.
True fact. The most obvious reason I was so cold to Kukai was his too carefree personality. It was only a memory of the life I used to have as a pop star. Resembling what was and could have been, but a burden of what I don't want. The shadow of the past.
Kukai stopped and looked at me.
"Is that what your mad about? That you don't think I take you seriously?" He seemed pretty intense about it at the moment, but I knew better than to believe he was changed for good. I shook it off and continued moving.
"Grow up, Kukai." I murmured harshly to his still, silent form.
Amu's POV
I wobbled out of the limo, my body stiff and numb at the same time. I quickly looked for Ikuto, hoping to discuss the bet at hand, but he was nowhere to be seen. I sighed and walked quietly besides Nadeshiko.
"Yaya calls toys!" The red head yelled once we entered, pulling on the prince's arm. Tadase, wide eyed, nodded.
"O-Okay." He stated, to the eager 12-year-old. Then he quickly glanced at us over his shoulder. "We'll, uh, catch up with you later." He got a small wave in before Yaya could pull him away.
I was left alone with Nadeshiko and couldn't be more thankful. She led us to a clothing store where we began to browse.
"So, how is the bet so far, Amu-chan?" She asked me, holding up a cute one suit. Cute as in for her, of course. My character couldn't pull off such a style.
"Its, uh, fine." I replied, staring over at some bikinis. I couldn't pull that off either.
"Is Ikuto cracking yet? I'm hoping you girls win this bet to teach these guys a thing or two about double standards." She smiled at me and winked. I nodded.
"You know, Nadeshiko. The bet…" I suddenly couldn't bring myself to say it. The thought of making everyone stop this and the guy's happy to touch us again seemed awful, and it would probably be easier next time they tried. I ignored the image of me and Ikuto by a fire and changed the subject.
"Was it really a good idea to leave the Charas at home?" I quickly made up another question. Not to mention, I haven't seen them in a while. I wonder what they're up to.
"Its fine. No more Easter to steal them away and my maids can't see them." She answered.
"Oh." I replied stupidly. The silence hung.
"The bet…" I tried again, but like the coward I am, failed miserably. "Uh, there's no, loopholes this time, are there?"
She giggled. "With every contract, there are always loopholes." She stated, putting the bathing suit back and turning to me. "The more specific the contract, the better chance of that not happening. Though, this bet your having doesn't have many rules. There are probably plenty of ways to go past it."
Hopefully Ikuto wouldn't find any of those ways.
"I'm sure Tsukiyomi-san won't be that much of a problem, even if he did find a loophole. Remember, Amu, this time you have the upper hand in this challenge." She stopped, looked around, and quickly whispered. "I believe we already have our first winner. Rima-chan."
"R-Rima?!" I asked, confused. When did Rima win? I never heard her mention it. And that would mean Nagihiko must have touched, or kissed, or grabbed her. Though, he doesn't seem like the kind of guy who would…
"Yes, I'm pretty sure Rima has won. I even saw them holding hands just now. But, anyway, it be best kept a secret." She winked at me again and started walking out of the store. I nodded.
This was a good thing, though. If it was this easy to get the guys out, we'd be done in time to spare the rest of the Christmas vacation here. Which means, the sooner this is over, the sooner I can just be with Ikuto.
I smiled, finally happy I found a way to spend the time happy with my friends and boyfriend. Maybe it wouldn't be such a bleak Christmas after all.
We walked out, and I spotted Ikuto standing in front of the store next door to us. I felt determined again, to win this bet this time.
So, one down, two more to go.
Ikuto's POV
After everyone had gone inside the shopping mall, I stuck around the parking lot, waiting.
The limo driver, the pretty boy, came out of his drivers seat and began examining the exterior for any damages, before finding myself, leaning casually over his ride.
"Can I…help you, sir?" He asked with a thick accent, frowning. I stared at him, glaring, before giving a low chuckle. This guy was going to be a riot.
"Yeah, there is something I want to talk about." I stated, uncrossing my arms and letting my fist pound onto the door. "You don't know any of the girls, do you?"
"Of course I know Lady Nadeshiko." He stated, wiping the tinted window with a white rag.
"But the other girls…"
He quickly took a hint and sighed, giving me a wary glance. "Please, I don't want to cause commotion. If this has to do with your jealously, I promise not to-."
"Jealousy?" I prompted, raising an eyebrow. He looked at me for a moment and sighed again. I could tell this guy wasn't good new.
"I see we won't be getting along. I can assure you nothing will happen, but…" He looked up at me now, squared his shoulders and let out a low voice. "If any should interfere with my business with Lady Nadeshiko, I promise you this. That pink haired girl will be having a jolly good time away. So don't be poking your rubbish in my bloody old business."
I gritted my teeth together and blew from my nose, walking off to the mall. Fighting wouldn't do us any good. And I didn't need a reason for Amu to be mad at me.
He wouldn't do anything to Amu though. I'm almost positive. He may have been a bit protective and hiding a dirty secret, but he didn't seem rash or dangerous. Unless given a big reason to be…
I spotted pink bubble gum hair, in a crowd of other bright colors, and headed in Amu's direction. She saw me walking towards her and smiled, making her way to me. Leaving Nadeshiko to herself, she came up to me, lifting her arms, before stopping about a foot away and setting them down.
I smiled, knowing she must have forgotten all about the bet and wanted to hug me. I let the idea linger in my head, before proceeding to tease her.
"Amu-koi, you have been thinking about our kisses." She blushed as always, a pink darker than her hair and stuck her tongue out.
"As if!"
"Then why were you trying to hug me?" I asked innocently, and she hesitated.
"Because…" She stooped, looking off to the side.
"Because?" I urged, enjoying her flustered state.
"Well, you're still my friend. Whether we're dating or not, I'll always like you Ikuto." This took me by surprise. My eyes widened for a moment, shocked by her response, but she looked down and blushed some more. My smile reappeared.
"You know, we could be friends with benefits…" I stated, blowing into her ear. She jumped and glared at me, yelling those seven letters she's connected to my name even since we've met.
"PERVERT!"
Ah, it's good to be in control.
Nadeshiko's POV
"Oh, there you are Tadase-kun. Yaya-chan." I called over to the two kids. Yaya twirled over to me, along with an embarrassed Tadase.
"Nade-chan! The neko-chan and Amu-chi just passed us! And Nagi and Rima-chan went the opposite way." Yaya boasted, proud of the information she gathered. I nodded.
"I see. Any sign of Kukai and Utau?" I questioned, seeing if everything was going as planned. Yaya pursed her lips.
"Mmm. I think I saw them. Utau-san was walking really fast though and Kukai looked so sad. It made me want to cry!" She burst, giving out tears and sobs. I felt myself laugh nervously.
"It's alright, Yaya. Everything is fine. Remember, this is what the bet is all about." Yaya stopped crying and nodded.
"Right!" She stood and gave a soldier pose. "The bet is for the good of the people." I laughed.
"Yeah, Yaya. Something like that…"
Rima's POV
We were about done with the shopping spree when Nadeshiko texted everyone.
Meet at the entrance again to look for Christmas trees. ;)
Nagihiko smiled down at me and squeezed my hand, leading the way.
"This will be our first Christmas together, Rima." He spoke softly and I blushed slightly at the comment. I knew that.
"Yes." I agreed, seeing no need for any others words. We continued walking.
"I just wonder what Nadeshiko has planned." He muttered and I looked up questionably.
"Your sister is planning something?" I commanded to know. He shrugged.
"She usually has something planned." Nagihiko stopped for a moment and laughed. I raised an eyebrow.
"What?" The door was still out in the distance.
"Look." He pointed up. I lifted my head and saw some mistletoe hanging above our heads. I flushed, thinking of the previous conversation of 'moving forward'.
"Don't you think we should honor a tradition?" Nagihiko asked and I was redirected to his face. His lips!
"R-Right." I let out, blushing furiously. Great, now I sound just like Amu.
Nagihiko looked down at me gently, and I was very grateful that I had grown over the months. My head had finally made it up to his nose, so rather than bending way down to kiss me, he just had to lean forward.
He stared at me now, and I felt more embarrassed of just waiting to be kissed rather than the kiss itself. I sighed, a little irritated.
"Well?! What are you waiting for?" I demanded and he chuckled. Then he leaned down.
When I closed my eyes, the first thing I was aware of was his smell. A nice simple scent, a regular shampoo with no extra added cologne and what not. Then I was able to feel his lips press against mine, and the moment that happened my body tingled from my head, quickly dropping down to my toes. With a belly flop in my stomach, his lips stayed lightly on mine.
Warm and smooth, tasting like rich honey, he pulled away, before placing another kiss on my lips. Then another, and another. I quickly went into a frenzy of craving more of his kisses. I really like it, and feeling him this close was hard to ignore. He continued kissing me, slightly harder, before I quickly pulled away.
He stared at me, almost seeming hurt. I winced at the pain on his face.
"We, um, should go." I stated, swiftly glancing at the other shoppers. No one paid attention to us besides a group of teens who gave a longing stare. I flushed and paced over to the door.
"It, wasn't…bad, was it?" Nagihiko asked, probably concerned that he did something wrong. But I was to embarrassed to face him. Instead, I shook my head.
"Not bad." I stated, hoping that satisfied him enough. He grabbed my hand, revealing his answer…and my own.
Tadase's POV
The three of us waited outside, when everyone finally came out. Nadeshiko smiled and informed the audience.
"Well, right over there is where the trees are sold. I'm hoping we can find a nice rounded one that would fit the beach house, and the bigger the better."
I'm not sure pine trees were exactly the right match for a beach.
"C'mon now. We don't want to be out late."
"Um, Nadeshiko-san." I called, stopping her in her tracks. "Where exactly is this tree going?"
X(
"You just HAD to ask." Kukai stated to me, growling slightly in the packed limousine. Along with the four of us was the nettled pine tree, a little over average size, crammed into the leather seats.
"It isn't that bad." Nagihiko said, though I was able to tell he was lying. I sighed.
"I…I'm sorry." I apologized, feeling very guilty for our misfortune. Bill, our limo driver, looked back at us.
"Ah, boys! Do me a favor, will ya? Can you hold the tree down; I can't see the back window."
Everyone groaned and grabbed onto the bark of the tree, pulling it down and leaning over it.
"Who said it wasn't that bad?" Kukai demanded, being stabbed by one of the leafed needles. He hugged the plant, laying on top of it, winding his arms into the leaves and around the bark.
"This'll pass." Ikuto ni-san said coolly, sitting on the floor and leaning his back on the tree, arms crossed over his chest.
"You know, my sister will most likely kill us if we ruin it." Nagihiko commented, pushing the tip down with his arms and holding it in place.
"Great. Another reason why I LOVE this tree." He replied, going slightly deeper into the plant, as if to strangle the thing by its bark. He was quickly stabbed by more needles, wincing in pain.
"Oh, lighten up Kukai. Since when were you a downer?" Ikuto asked, glancing up at Kukai. He simply shrugged and turned his head away.
My arms were over the top of the plant, outstretched to get to the full width of the tree and keep the branches down. I kneeled, watching everyone's faces as they all looked glum.
"It…It's actually not as bad as it could be." I stated, hoping to light the tension in the air.
"Yeah? How?!" Kukai commanded, glaring down. The familiar song Jingle Bell Rock turned on and Bill dropped his food for the first time today.
"Here we are! Back to the classics!" He boomed and sang, not very on key, to the Christmas song.
"Hey, hand me that soda." Kukai asked, pointing at the bottle. Nagihiko picked it up and placed it in his hand.
"This is tiring work." I agreed, feeling thirsty myself.
Kukai studied the unopened can, tossed it into the air twice and gripped it hard. Then he glared at Bill and brought his hand back, ready to throw it at his head.
We all jumped to hold him back.
"KUKAI!"
"STOP!"
"YOU'RE going to KILL us if you do that!"
Yaya's POV
"We!!!! Wish you a merry Christmas! We wish you a merry Christmas! We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new YEAR!" I sang, swinging my arms around and parading it into the limo. No one sang with me, so I was extra loud to give them their own effort.
"WEEEE! W-." I was stopped by a giant lollipop plopped in my mouth. I tasted yummy cherry and continued to suck on it.
"Now that that's over." Utau-san stated, rubbing her temples.
"Anything on the radio?" Amu-chi offered. Nade-chan pushed a button on the inside door.
'Cuz when the roof caved in and the truth came out I just didn't know what to do.
"Pass." Utau stated, hitting the button again.
Pop, lock, and drop it. Pop, lock, and drop. Pop
"Rather not." Amu sighed and pushed a button on her side.
Wake up in the morning feeling like P Diddy. Got my glasses, I'm out the door, I'm Gonna hit the city.
Rima wordlessly hit the button to switch off, but Utau burst in.
"That's it!" She called, snapping her fingers. We all turned to her as I continued to eat the candy. Mmm. I hope there's gum inside.
"What's it?" Amu asked, confused.
"Don't you see? We have to try the song says. Listen."
I'm talking pedicure on our toes, toes. Trying on all our clothes, clothes. Boys blowing up our phones, phones.
"You want boys to destroy our phones?" Rima asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Haha." Utau-san rolled her eyes.
Don't stop, make it drop, DJ blow my speakers up! Tonight, I'm a fight, till we see the sunlight. Tick tock, on the clock,
"I'm good now." Rima clicks it off and Utau growls, frustrated.
"JUST LISTEN! Didn't you hear what it said?" Utau questioned everyone in the car.
"Some gibberish having to do with boys blowing up phones." Rima said, a little ticked. Utau-san shook her head.
"I'm talking about the overall message." She grabbed a coke can, took a sip, and looked at each of us. "If we're going to win this bet, we need to be on guard at all times. We need to be out there. And most importantly." She waited, maybe for a dramatic pause. "We need to win this head on with the right tools and equipment. And I know just how to do that."
Shelly: Go, Utau! So into this challenge, just as she should be. Any comments on your script?
Utau: …..No, why is this mike in my face?
Shelly: Okay, never mind then. I personally found the part where Kukai almost threw the can at Bill hilarious. Nothing funnier than killing a couple of the yahoos in town. :3
Amu: Right…
Shelly: Reviews on humor, romance, fluffiness, and drama. Specificness is my middle name peeps!
Also, I drew a pic of TAYLOR L. from TWILIGHT ( If you have the need to scream or squeal, I might just puke over the fact that girls, worship him ) And hopefully soon I'll have it up online, since my friend believes it's the sexiest picture out there -_- Take a look at it when you have a chance.
Disclaimer: Own no songs in this chapter.
Reviews! And Merry Christmas Eve to all, and to all a good night!!!!
