Hey you guys! I'm so sorry I haven't updated in a while. I got really busy with school stuff and just ugh. Well I hope you guys enjoy this chapter. I kinda rushed on it, but yeah.
Disclaimer: Sophie doesn't own "Shugo Chara." Only the plot of this story. Enjoy! :)
CHAPTER NINE
Amu woke up around 2:00 in the afternoon and donned a big hoodie. Instead of sweatpants, she decided to wear skinny jeans instead. She was meeting Ikuto after all, and she decided that maybe it's time for a change. It was a beautiful morning and the sky was cloudless and blue. Amu could hear birds chirping their happy tune and she saw some squirrels running on the tree tops.
She decided to take her time and walk through the forest with her head held up towards the sky, just taking in the beauty. After all, she was in no hurry, Ikuto would probably be the late one since he walked the in the opposite direction last night. As she arrived the clearing, her eyes lit up as she saw the tree. Amu walked up to the tree and leaned against the trunk waiting for Ikuto.
Little did she know, he was already on the branches and just woke up. He had a really good night's sleep and he was really happy about what happened between him and Amu. Ikuto was about to jump down and wait for her, but when he looked down, he saw the top of her pink hair. Time for a little fun.
Amu was getting agitated, she didn't like waiting and it's only been 5 minutes. She was just about to go look for Ikuto when she felt someone's breath on her neck. Amu leaped up and shrieked, then she heard a quiet laughter coming from the branches. She peered up into the tree looking for the source of the laughter.
"Ikuto!" Amu cried out indignantly.
Ikuto saw Amu and burst out with more laughter. Then, he laughed so much he fell off the branch he was sitting on all the way down to Amu. He was lucky because the branch he was on wasn't that high. Ikuto looked so surprise Amu busted out laughing at his expression.
"Are you okay?" Amu asked between giggles. She helped him get up and Ikuto pulled her down with him. Amu shrieked and fell on his chest.
"Ikuto!" Amu yelled again and punched his arm.
"Hey, easy with the punches, just fell from a tree here." Ikuto replied.
"Oh! I'm so sorry, are you alright?"
Ikuto chuckled, "I'm fine."
Their eyes met for the second time while Ikuto just savored her being on his chest. Her body pressed against his and her warmth on his body. Amu hastily stood up, "So um.."
"Wanna come see my favorite spot?" Ikuto asked to break the awkwardness.
"I'd be glad to. But I not a good climber." Amu said shyly.
"It's alright, I'll help you." Ikuto smiled.
Amu started up the tree with Ikuto following behind. She was doing fine until her hand missed a branch and she could feel herself slipping. Amu lost her balance and her footing slipped. Ikuto was right behind and he quickly steadied her by holding her waist. "Whoa there, don't want you to fall now do we?"
"Oh my goodness, I really thought I was gonna plummet to the ground. Thank you." Amu said breathily. They got to a branch in the middle of the tree.
"Well here we are. My favorite spot in this tree." Ikuto called out behind Amu. He climbed around Amu and on to the branch. He helped her up and the two sat side by side with their hips touching.
"It's beautiful up here." Amu said. A small breeze picked up and her hair flowed gently in the wind.
"Not as beautiful as you." Ikuto said with a smirk.
Amu blushed a deep red and looked away. "Oh stop it."
"No really. I think you're beautiful." Ikuto said softly.
They talked and laughed on the branch for the rest of the day. Amu was really enjoying herself with him. He was different from what she expected and much more sweet. She listened to his story of his wealth and how he doesn't feel like the mansion's his home. Ikuto listened to her talk about her family (who's all in a town 100 miles away). He started to get hungry so they sat on the branch only for a bit more to watch the sun set behind the trees.
"Was that you the day I came running here?"
"What do you mean?" Ikuto responded, knowing what she meant.
"I think I saw someone that day up in this tree. And I feel like it might have been you. The guy was sitting right where we're at now."
"Y-yeah. That was me. You caught me. I was here before you got here though." Ikuto admitted sheepishly.
"Aha! So you're a stalker." Amu said teasingly.
"No! No no, I'm not. I was afraid that you would think that I was so I tweaked my story that night." Ikuto said.
"Well I'm just glad you came when you did. I don't know what would've happened." Amu said sounding a bit scared.
"Hey now, you're fine. It's all over. You don't have to worry about Tadase ever again. Promise." Ikuto said putting an arm around her shoulders.
"Thanks. For everything you've done." Amu smiled.
They started down the tree and Amu walked to the edge of the forest. "Are you sure you don't want to come with me to get something to eat?"
"Yeah, I'll just go get something. Don't worry about me." Ikuto replied with a smile.
"A-alright. Will I see you again soon?" Amu asked.
"Of course. Soon," Ikuto said with a smirk. "You have my number right?"
"Mhm, so I'll see you later?" Amu asked.
"Definitely."
