Hi my lovely readers! I'm sorry I made you wait for so long!!! Really sorry! School os really driving me nuts! Anyways~ Thank you for waiting I know some of you waited ages for this chapter to come out! So enough with the chit-chat and let's continue with the story!

I don't own SC, if I did Utau would've ended up with Kukai long ago...

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Chapter 9 ~Way Back Into Love~

Utau's POV

Alright, you can do it Utau… You need closure…I said to myself, I stood up from my seat and headed for the door.

The crowd of people were cheering so loudly, in a few moments, they'll all fall silent. I took a deep breath and started to speak, "I want to dedicate this song …" I started, "To a guy, who changed my life…"

I took another deep breath, "I'm in love…" Everyone gasped and started to murmur. "But…" I silenced them again, "I can't be with that guy… He's already taken…"

I saw Amu looking at me with the others too, Amu… Don't look so surprised… I saw her taking out her phone and calling someone, probably Ikuto.

Normal POV

Amu called Kukai, "You HAVE to come here!" Kukai on the other line answered her, "I told you, Hinamori. I can't, I'm engaged to Nana now…" Amu was growing angry, This is not what I planned…"Then turn the TV on! You have to see it!"

"I'm getting ready for my engagement party!"

"Just DOT IT!" yelled Amu at him and then she hung up.

Kukai turned the TV on and saw Utau in a whit dress with a sparkling butterfly decorating her hair.

"I was too late when I realized I love him… So… It's time for me to say good-bye…"

Kukai felt his heart broke into thousands of pieces, She loves me… And yet… I'm…The music brought him back to reality.

Utau took yet another deep breath, End it, Utau… End your suffering…

The first time I saw you

You were annoying

I noticed that…

But when our first date came

I found that you are different…

Kukai felt pain in his chest and sadness enveloped him, "Utau…"

"You are likeable"

that's what I thought

But I didn't know

that you are loveable…

Amu felt tears in her eyes as she listened to Utau sing, "Utau…" Yaya was crying like a baby and Rima was doing her best not to cry. "Utau-chan…" El was crying while Il tried to comfort her, "Don't let her see you cry…"

Hey, can you give me that sweet kiss?

Can you hold me close and say 'I love you'?

No… You can't… Ooh…

Because you are nno longer here…

Like a butterfly trapped in a cage, I was forced to push you away…

The pure diamond has turned black…

Many of the audience were starting to cry listening to Utau's song. Utau was trying hard not to cry and break down. She continued to sing…

We competed with each other

One to one and two to two

Even as always

But when the night come and we touch

You seem to always win…

'I don't want your love'

Like an angel flying freely across the sky

But it was not long

Befor it became 'I need your love'

Memories from the few weeks before played back in Kukai's mind as Utau's song continued to play on the TV. Regret filled his mind, :How could I've been so blind…? I should've pursued her…"

Hey, are you listening to this?

Can you tell why I'm doing this?

No… You can't… Ooh…

Because your ears are plugged

Like a butterfly trapped in a cage, I couldn't tell you how I feel

The pure diamond has turned black…

Tears were already forming in Utau's eyes as she continued to the bridge and final chorus at her painful song.

How long has it been since we last greeted each other?

The sweet kisses and words are now only memories

The only words left to say are parting words

And so… Farewell my love…

Kukai stood up and headed for the door, No… Don't say that! Utau! Nana caught him and stopped him, "Where are you going?!" Kukai answered her, "I'm going to see her!" She pulled him to face her, "Kukai, have you forgotten our deal?! Do you want to ruin your entire career just over a girl?!" Kukai's head dropped and Nana pulled him away from the door, "Get ready." Kukai nodded.

Hey , is it too late for us?

Can you embrace me and tell me 'It's okay'?

No… You can't… Ooh…

Because the butterfly can't return anymore

Like a butterfly trapped in a cage, I have to say good-bye

The pure diamond has turned black…

The song ended and tears rolled down Utau's cheeks, suddenly from the audience, a voice was heard, "Grab him back!!! Grab him back! Grab him back! You can do it, Utau-chan~!!!" It was El's voice, soon Il joined the chant along with Amu, Rima and Yaya.

"Grab him back! Grab him back! Grab him back!"

After not long the whole dome was chanting "Grab him back!"

Utau felt her tears rolled down her cheeks, I can't… I can't destroy his dreams… It's his life… Besides… He never cared for me anyway… He just wanted to win… That's all… I'm going to end this… I HAVE to…

Suddenly she felt a pair of strong arms wrap themselves around her and the dome was yelling hysterically.

"OMYGODHESHERE!!!" yelled Yaya, "ICANTBELIEVEHESHEREHESHEREHESHERE!!!"

"Calm down Yaya, we know!" yelled Rima, He came… He came for Utau…

Utau immediately turned around, "Kukai?!" He smiled, "That's the first time you called my name without insulting me, Utau."

"What are you doing here?! Aren't you supposed to be engaged?! Why are you doing this?! What about Nana?! Aren't you ruining your career?! What about soccer?! This all my fault, what am I going to do?! If you don't have a job now, what'll happen to you in your future?! You'll be living in a dumpster! And if you live in a dumpster, what'll happen to your kids?! They're doomed, you can't do this!"

"Hey, hey, hey… Calm down… I'm here because I want to see you. And yes, I'm supposed to be engaged. The reason why I'm doing this is because I love you. Nana is none of my concern anymore. I'm not ruining my career. Nothing will happen to my future. I won't live in a dumpster. I won't have to worry about my kids because you'll be taking of them. They are not doomed, you can be a great mom."

Utau was silent and so was the whole dome, "You… love me?"

Kukai nodded, "I love you, and I know that you love me too." Utau blushed, "…I suppose…" Kukai pulled Utau, "You suppose?"

Utau blushed even harder, "…Yes…" Kukai raised his eyebrows, "Fine, I admit it. I love you, I loved you ever since we first met, I love you now and I'll love you tomorrow, until I die."

Kukai smiled, "Wow… I guess we both have a mutual understanding…" He pulled Utau closer and kissed her.

"YES!!!' yelled Yaya, "Yesyesyesyesyesyesyes!!!" El and Il were both clapping as the whole dome cheered. Amu was smirking, she dialed Ikuto's number, "We did it, Ikuto. Are you watching this?"

"You bet I am. Oh… Nana is here…" Amu's jaw dropped, "Get rid of her."

"What am I? A janitor?" Ikuto asked, "Do you want to ruin your sister and best friend's moment?" Amu asked back. "No…"

"Right. Now go." Ikuto sighed, "Fine, fine…" Since when did she give me orders…? He approached Nana, "What are you doing here? Backstage is only for staffs."

"Are you a staff?" Nana asked back. "Yes" Nana gave a look, "You're not. You don't have an ID card. Now move." She shoved Ikuto aside, but Ikuto grabbed her hand just in time. "That's my sister and best friend there, don't you even try to sabotage this moment." Nana yanked her arm away.

"Watch me." Ikuto called Amu, "I lost her. She's heading towards them now." Amu sighed, "Great… I hope they'll be able to handle her…"

Yaya shrieked, "Ultra bitch!" Il and El pointed at Nana while calling her names, "Ultra-stupid-good-for-nothing-manipulative-crafty-bitch!!!"

"KUKAI!" she called out to him on stage. Utau sighed, "Great… you're here…" Nana stepped forward, " I suppose you know what you're doing, Kukai… By doing this—"

"—I'll be kicked out of the team." Everyone gasped, even Amu, Rima, Yaya, Il and El. "What…?" asked Amu, "That's so not fair!"

Nana put put a smug face, "What a stupid decision you made, Kukai… Imagine what'll happen if you're kicked out of the team…"

"I don't care actually. I want to be with Utau and that's that. Besides, if I'm going to be in a team with YOU as the manager, I'd rather leave. You're manipulative, crafty, you're also selfish and inconsiderate. I've always wanted to leave the team but I never had a real reason. Now I do, you've tricked, manipulated and lied to me. I almost lost the love of my life no thanks to you." Kukai tighten his grip on the blushing Utau.

"Oh! So that's Nana's real face! Unbelievable!" said one of the people in the crowd. "Yeah! She shouldn't even BE in the team!" said another.

"Maybe the coach is like that too! He's the father anyway! Like father, like daughter! Kukai should leave and go with Utau-chan! KUKAU!!!"

Nana was filled with embarrassment and anger, her face was so red that no one could tell whether it was because she's embarrassed or because she's angry. She left the dome quickly as the whole dome cheered, "Kukau! Kukau! Kukau!"

Ikuto caught Nana beforw leaving and smirked at her, " I told you not to try, look what happended to you. Ah well… The bitch is out anyway. Good luck." Nana was even more embarrassed so she ran out of the building.

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"It was just last week that word was out that Hoshina Utau and Souma Kukai officially announced their status as a couple. The scene took place at Hoshina Utau's first concert this year. Not only did the couple create a big surprise, Mitsuki Nana from Tora no Homura also created a havoc on stage. It seems like she manipulated Souma Kukai into becoming her fiancée by threatening to kick him out of Tora no Homura."

"You're still watching that?" a hand was placed lovingly on Kukai's shoulder, "Aren't you bored?" Kukai pulled the person her was currently dating, "How can I be bored when you're around me?" He planted a kiss on her cheek.

Suddenly there was a knock on the door, "Hey guys! Open up!" It was none other than Yaya. "Go open the door," said Kukai. "Don't ask why, it's your apartment Utau."

Utau lazily got up from the sofa but then stopped, "Go away! You're disturbing us!" "Aww… Come on, guys! Don't be so bad!" Yaya knocked even harder, "Remember who hooked the two of you up?"

Utau blushed slightly, "A-Amu and Ikuto did! Now go away!" Kukai pulled her close, " Don't be so mean, Baby."

"I'm not being mean…" Utau said while pouting, then she spotted something. "Kukai, clean those up," she said pointing at the pile of clothes. "Aww… Come on… I'll do it later."

"No. Do it now." Utau ordered. Kukai lazily got up and said, "If you're so bothered by it, do it yourself." Utau was starting to get annoyed, "It's not my fault Nagihiko and Rima kicked you out of the apartment. I took you in so the least you could do is clean up."

"I thought you took me in because I'm your boyfriend. "Kukai grinned. Utau blushed, "W-well…" I can't snap back now… He IS my boyfriend… Damn… " Well, you're the one I'm doing a favor so just clean up will you?!"

"That's why I said I'll do it later.' Said Kukai cooly.

Soon Utau started to yell at Kukai for being such a lazy ass just because he's not practicing anymore and Kukai just answered, "Well I'm here because of you." Which made Utau even angrier because he's making her feel guilty.

Yaya, who on the other hand, was being ignored outside tried to get their attention, "Hey! Big meanies! OPEN THE DOOOOOR!!!" Luckily, Amu and Ikuto came just in time. "Amucchi! Help me! They're ignoring me!" Amu just sweat dropped, "Well, seems like they're busy…"

"Busy fighting, that is," said Ikuto as he pulled put his set of keys and opened the door, "Apparently, Kukai's messy."

Amu and Yaya sweat dropped at the couple, Utau was chasing after Kukai while the both of them creat a havoc. "Well… At least Kukai looks like he's having fun, "said Amu. "Utau too actually…" said Yaya flatly.

"I guess they were worth our time huh, Amu." Said Ikuto smirking that oh-so-gorgeous smirk, Amu laughed, "Yeah, they were."

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a/n Don't worry, this is not the end... hehehe... There is still an epilogue coming up (dunno when though...) R/R plz people, you know I love them ;p

Again, sorry for making this fic look dead! I'll try my best to update ASAP!

~Me-Shi/ Rozen Dia (rd.)