WOW! So many reviews! I'm getting 20+ for just one chapter! I love you guys! :3 Anyway I know I've been evil enough already but I'm going to be once more, I want at least 30 reviews for this chapter or no update for... um... 2 weeks!
Ikuto: You do know you're gonna get killed from that threat?
Trust me, I'm prepared. I've got a weapon and this time it isn't an inflatable hammer!
Ikuto: What is it?
A spoon! ^^
Ikuto: ...
So yeah, at least 30 reviews and then I'll update the next chapter earlier than usual! And trust me... (Grins) you'll like the next chapter. Everyone will... expect Amu.
Ikuto: Love it already.
Yep but before that i bring you this chapter!
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A week later and still no sign of Ikuto and Utau.
Amu had lost all hope now.
Sure, she had gone longer without seeing them but this time he had disappeared as soon as she had slept with him.
What else was she supposed to do or think?
Amu had gone to the party Tadase was holding at his house for everyone except Ikuto and Utau who were still missing.
Walking in she smiled at everyone even though inside she wanted to cry, everybody knew about Ikuto leaving but thankfully none of them had questioned her about it.
Deciding to not mope around over him for any longer Amu forgot about him – or tried to, picking up a drink she smiled at Rima and the others and took a swig...
One drink soon turned to more, Amu wasn't an alcoholic and she hardly ever drank but tonight she needed it in order to forget about him.
It was only after midnight that Rima came towards Amu with a serious expression, "Amu?"
"What Rima?" she asked.
Rima took her arm gently and turned her around so she was looking out the window, what Amu saw made her heart freeze.
"Iku...to?" she whispered.
Rima nodded.
Outside the window on the path towards the front door stood Ikuto, he looked the same as always but for some reason when her eyes met his figure it pained her more than ever.
Suddenly all the emotions she had bottled up began to come forth, shaking her head Amu turned away, "Tell him I don't want to see him!"
"Amu?" Rima asked with a worried expression.
Amu felt tears falling, "Make him go away, I don't want anything to do with him!"
Before Rima could say anything more Amu ran off up the stairs and shut herself in a dark room breathing heavily.
Falling to the floor she huddled into a ball and squeezed her eyes shut, she couldn't talk to him now.
Not yet...
She sat in the dark for what seemed like ages, but it had probably only been half an hour. When the door opened and a figure came in closing it behind Amu glanced up.
"Amu?" Tadase's voice whispered.
"Tadase-kun." she murmured.
Tadase came and bent down in front of her, "Amu are you okay?"
Amu shook her head and leaping forward she began crying into his chest, Tadase hesitated before wrapping his arms around her aswell.
As Amu's sobs soon quietened down Tadase lifted her chin up, "Amu its okay."
Amu sniffed and nodded.
Tadase seemed to hesitate as if debating something in his mind but a moment later he leaned forward and pressed his lips against hers.
Amu's eyes widened.
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As Yaya and the others played with the new puppy Yaya had called 'Ribbon' Amu stood against the wall watching with a smile.
"Hey Amu."
Amu glanced at Utau who had come besides her, "Oh… hi."
"I heard you had an argument with Ikuto, what happened?"
Amu's face fell, "Oh he told you?"
"Well he is living at mine." Utau explained with a weak smile.
Amu nodded and placing her head against the wall said, "Ikuto found me and walked me home last night, when we got to my flat we had a small argument."
"I see." Utau said.
Utau studied Amu's profile for a moment; Amu's eyes were distant as if she was once again going over the argument in her head.
"You really love him don't you?" Utau said.
Amu broke out of her daydream and glanced at her with a blush on her face, "U-um, yeah."
Utau smiled, "Don't worry; I'm sure you two will make up. I can tell he loves you aswell."
"That's not the problem though." Amu murmured.
Utau looked towards Amulet currently laughing as Nagehiko picked her up and span her around in his arms.
"You still plan on leaving?" Utau asked.
"Mmm…"
Utau's eyebrows narrowed and standing in front of Amu she glared at her and yelled, "Why!"
Amu's eyes widened, "U-Utau?" she gasped.
Everybody fell silent and turned their attention towards the two women.
Utau clenched her fists, "We want you to stay, Ikuto wants you to stay!" Utau yelled, "What will it take to make you see sense!"
Amu looked down so her fringe covered her eyes, "But Amulet—"
"Stop it!" Utau interrupted, "You know as well as I do that's an excuse, Amulet loves it here! Do you think she'd be laughing and smiling otherwise!?"
When Amu remained silent Utau continued, "Well do you!?"
Amu bit her lip and lifted her head slightly, "But my family are expecting us back, they love Amulet."
The sound of skin hitting skin rang through the air as Utau slapped Amu, everybody remained frozen.
The only sound was then a weak 'mommy' cried out by Amulet and followed by her cries.
"Just admit it!" Utau yelled, "You don't want to go back for Amulet's sake, the only reason you're trying to get out of staying here is because you're scared! You're too scared to stay around and find out what happens when the father is revealed!"
Amulet cries faded as Yaya took her into another room, at the same time Nagehiko placed a hand on Utau's shoulder.
Utau turned her head which now had tears cascading down it.
"That's enough Utau." Nagehiko said.
Utau remained in the same position for a few more seconds before turning and walking out of the house.
Amu stood up straight and ignored the burning sensation on her left cheek; she glanced around at the others for a moment before walking away.
"Amu…" Rima said.
"Leave it Rima." Amu replied.
Amu then entered the same room Yaya was in with Amulet.
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Utau walked up to her apartment, as she placed her hand on the door handle her eyes softened and she dropped her head.
I'm such an idiot… she thought.
Already she was regretting how harsh she had been.
But it had been the truth and it needed to be said.
Suddenly the door opened, Utau looked up to see unexpectedly Kukai stood there with Ikuto.
"K-Kukai?" Utau asked.
Kukai's eyes widened and suddenly he was blushing, he looked at Ikuto then back at her, "U-um… hi Utau."
"What are you doing here?" Utau asked confused, "I thought you were meant to meet me at Yaya's."
Before Kukai could reply Ikuto interjected, "He came here to pick you up, when he found out you weren't here the two of us got talking and time just passed."
Utau lifted an eyebrow, "What would you two talk about?"
"N-nothing." Kukai said.
He paused for a moment before saying, "I-I'll see you later Utau."
Kissing her on the cheek he then walked off leaving Utau puzzled, she glanced up at Ikuto.
Ikuto shrugged and walked in, Utau followed and shut the door.
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Several days passed for Amu, before she knew it, it was already the Saturday when Ikuto was scheduled to come around.
She hadn't seen Utau since the incident, however Utau had sent her a text message, it had only one word on it: Sorry.
Amu had smiled upon receiving it, she hadn't rang Utau or replied, but the next day at work when Amu had passed Utau she had smiled at her showing she forgived her.
Amu didn't need to be arguing with several people at once, it would be too much.
"Mommy, whose coming?" Amulet asked.
Amu smiled at her, "Ikuto is."
Amulet paused for a moment then asked, "Which one is he?"
"The one with blue hair."
"Oh." Amulet said, she then smiled, "I like him, he looks nice."
"Guess we both have the same minds then." Amu replied.
At that moment the door opened, Amu glanced over to see Ikuto stood there.
Amu frowned, "Haven't you ever heard of knocking?"
"Haven't you ever heard of upper clothing?"
Amu's face went scarlet, she was currently in the midst of changing, she had been doing so in the living room as she was only changing her tops. Right now she only had her bra on.
"P-Pervert!" Amu yelled.
"What's a pervert?" Amulet asked.
"Well…" Ikuto began.
"Don't tell her!"
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Amu sighed and glanced over to Ikuto currently sat on the sofa, Amulet was stood in front of him talking.
"How old are you?" Amulet asked.
"24." Ikuto replied.
"I'm three." Amulet said with a smile, "In November I'll be four."
Amu tuned out for a few moments as she watched them, not really listening to what they said but more watching.
What Utau had said has been true, the reason she wanted to leave was because she was scared.
Scared of what would happen.
Suppose Ikuto was the father, what would happen then?
Or Tadase? How would her relationship with Ikuto be?
Leaving to America was her way of running away.
"…are you mommy's boyfriend?"
"Huh?" Amu said suddenly sitting up straight.
Ikuto exchanged a glance at Amu and smirked, "Depends."
Amu swallowed.
"On what?" Amulet asked.
"Oh-kay!" Amu said standing up and walking towards Amulet, "Let's get you your snack."
Amulet frowned, "But I'm talking with Ito!"
Amu fought back the laugh, Amulet always pronounced Ikuto's name wrong.
"Later." Amu said, "After you've finished your snack."
Amu placed Amulet at the coffee table and fetched a drink and some crackers for her, placing the TV on, she turned the volume up, in no time at all Amulet was fascinated with watching 'Barney.'
Amu then walked over to Ikuto.
Ikuto glanced up from the sofa and lifted an eyebrow.
Biting her lip Amu grabbed his hand and pulled him away where they could talk more privately, bringing him into the kitchen Amu stood at the side of the door where she still had a clear view of Amulet.
"She's cute." Ikuto said causing Amu to look towards him, "It's obvious where she gets it from."
Amu smiled at the compliment.
"I'll pity her if she gets your intelligence though."
Amu's smile faded and was replaced by a glare, raising a fist she said, "Don't make me punch you."
Ikuto smirked and Amu realised this was his way of ridding the tension between them, after all the last time they had spoke they had argued.
"Um Ikuto..." she murmurred, "About last time—"
"Sorry."
Amu froze, she blinked a few times then said the most intelligible thing that came to her mind, "Huh?"
Ikuto met her eyes, "I said I'm sorry, you were right when you said I was being selfish. The only reason I wouldn't tell you is because you said you were leaving."
Amu shook her head, "N-no, it's not your fault entirely. I'm the one who intended on leaving as soon as."
Ikuto's eyes widened and Amu realised what he had said.
"You said you had intended, not that you are intending. Does that mean you've changed your mind?"
"U-um..." Amu murmurred, "Well I'm not entirely sure but maybe..." she looked down as her voice trailed off.
Ikuto took a step forward so he was directly in front of Amu, glancing up she stared at him, "Ikuto?"
Ikuto smiled, "I'm glad."
Amu blushed, "R-really?"
Ikuto paused for a moment as if debating something then said, "Sometime soon can the two of us meet up alone?"
"Why?" Amu asked curious.
"I just need to talk a few things over privately."
Amu's heart sped up, was he going to tell her the father? As much as she wanted to ask she didn't want to risk anything.
"S-sure," she paused as she went over her work days, "I have work all week so is next Saturday, 6th June okay?"
Ikuto nodded.
Amu smiled, she too had a few things she needed to go over.
Neither of said anything more however Ikuto didn't move away, Amu realized this and murmurred, "Um... Ikuto?"
"Yes?"
"C-can you move away please?"
"Why?" Ikuto asked, a bit of mischief in his eyes, "Do you not like being close to me?"
Amu blushed, "I-I don't dislike it but...." her voice trailed off as Ikuto leant further towards her.
"But what?"
Amu couldn't even remember what she had been about to say, "U-um... I don't know."
Ikuto smirked.
"But I—"
Amu's words were cut off as Ikuto pressed his lips to her's, all thoughts left her mind immediately.
She didn't hesitate at all and before either of them knew it she was kissing him back and Ikuto had wrapped his arms around her pulling her closer.
Amu had to stand on her tip-toes to continue kissing him but she didn't mind, she wrapped one hand around his neck and with the other she delved it into his silky blue hair.
Just as things were getting heated something interrupted them.
A giggle.
Amu and Ikuto both froze as they knew what they'd find when they pulled away.
Turning her head Amu's suspicions were confirmed.
Stood in the doorway to the kitchen was Amulet, a huge grin was plastered to her face as she giggled.
Amu quickly pushed her hands against Ikuto's chest sending him away and turning around she gasped, "A-Amulet?"
Amulet giggled again, "Mommy's kissing."
Amulet blushed, how could she be so stupid as to make out with Ikuto when Amulet was nearby?
"H-Have you finished your snack?" Amu asked trying to distract Amulet.
Amulet shook her head.
"Well go finish them and then we can go visit Rima-chan and Nage-kun, you like Nage don't you?"
Amulet's face lit up, "Okay!"
Running off Amulet went back towards her snacks, Amu sighed and stood up, she glanced at Ikuto to find him smirking.
"It's not funny!" she snapped, "Imagine the things she might do if she sees us two doing that!"
Ikuto shrugged, "Just be thankful she didn't come in ten seconds later."
Amu didn't dare to think of it.
"A-Anyway you better go now, I have my hands full with Amulet."
Ikuto nodded, "Whatever you say."
As he passed her he paused and whispered in her ear, "Can't wait till next Saturday."
Amu swallowed, what things did he have planned?
As Ikuto left Amu turned around and watched him close the door, before shutting it completely he winked at her.
Amu let out a deep breathe of relief, she couldn't have coped being with him much longer, not with all the things he was doing to her and the reactions he was getting.
"Mommy?"
Amu glanced towards Amulet stood besides the sofa with a cracker in her right hand.
"Yeah Amulet?" Amu replied.
Amulet smiled, "I like Ito, is he your boyfriend?"
Amu's eyes widened slightly, "U-um... I guess so."
Amulet's smile widened, "Can I call him daddy?"
Amu smiled weakly, "Not yet, but maybe soon."
Amulet frowned with confusion but nodded, "I hope he does become my daddy." she said before returning to the TV.
Amu remained stood on the spot.
Placing a hand to her face she bit bottom lip and closed her eyes gently, "Oh Amulet..."
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Several days later Amu found herself in Utau's apartment, it was the 2nd July – an exact month before the time she had she'd be leaving.
But now... she wasn't even sure if she was leaving.
Along with her wand Utau was Ikuto, Kukai and Nagehiko – Rima was currently doing some comedian work.
"So where's Amulet, Amu-chan?" Nagehiko asked.
Amu smiled, "Yaya. It looks like both of them close friends, plus Amulet likes Ribbon aswell.
Amu glanced towards Utau and Kukai sat on the same couch, Kukai had his arm rested over her but somehow he looked... nervous?
"Kukai you alright?" Nagehiko asked noticing aswell, "You look a bit pale."
Kukai flinched, "I-I'm fine."
"Just a bit of the flu probably." Ikuto said.
Amu glanced towards Ikuto leaning against a wall with his arms crossed, he turned his head and met her gaze.
Somehow he seemed to hiding something.
But what?
"So Utau, how's work?" Nagehiko asked.
Amu turned her attention back to Utau, Utau smiled and leaning forward went on to talk about recent jobs.
As Amu listened she spotted Kukai looking at Ikuto, trying to not show she had noticed Amu glanced out of the corner of her eye to see Ikuto raising his eyebrows as if telling Kukai something.
Kukai bit his lip and sighed.
"Huh, what is it?" Utau said turning to him, "You better not be bored of me talking or I'll dump your right here." she joked.
Kukai stood up, "U-um..."
"I was only joking." Utau said, a bit of confusion on her face.
Amu glanced at Ikuto; his attention however was on Kukai.
Kukai quickly turned around and knelt down in front of Utau.
"U-um... U-Utau." he stammered, his head looking down, Amu noticed his cheeks were bright red.
Utau blinked and watched him curiously.
Nagehiko meanwhile who was sat on the chair besides the sofa lifted an eyebrow.
As Kukai pulled something from his pocket, Amu's eyes widened, she knew what was coming.
Holding it in front of Utau Kukai lifted his head, by now Utau seemed to realise aswell as her mouth had dropped open and her eyes were staring at him in disbelief.
Nagehiko blinked as if clearing his vision to see if this was really happening.
And Ikuto... Ikuto was--whoah! He was smirking!
Amu's lips parted slightly, had he known this was going to happen?
Ikuto glanced at her, when he saw her expression he nodded as if being able to read her thoughts.
"Utau I..." Kukai began drawing Amu's attention back towards him, "I love you very much, please marry me!"
His words were slightly jumbled together but there was no denying what he had said.
Kukai stared at Utau, now having opened the box to display a silver ring encrusted with an emerald and some small diamonds around it.
All of them had their focus on Utau.
Her mouth was open in surprise and her eyes were wide beyond belief, after a moment she closed her mouth and blinked a few times.
Then her lips slowly curved into a smile and her eyes softened.
"I love you aswell, more than I've shown anyway." Utau replied in a soft voice, "I'm sorry it's taken me so long to admit it."
She took in a deep breathe and them with a large smile said, "Yes, yes I will marry you."
Then in front of Amu, Ikuto and Nagehiko Utau leaned forward and pressed her lips against Kukai's.
Amu found a smile coming onto her face and glancing at Nagehiko she found him too smiling.
"Well done." Ikuto said with a smirk, "Glad you found the courage."
Utau pulled away and glanced at him, "Y-You knew?"
"Of course, what do you think we were talking about the other day?" Ikuto replied, "He came to ask me for permission to do this."
Utau stared at Kukai who shrugged sheepishly, she smiled again and said, "Well put the ring on then and make it official."
"Kay."
As Kukai did so, Amu said, "Well done you two, I'm so happy for you."
"Same." Nagehiko said.
Kukai grinned at them, "Thanks."
Then Utau kissed him again.
As the hours ticked by and excitement filled the room Amu wished for the night to never end but of course... it did.
As she prepared to leave Amu stood up staring at Utau and Kukai holding hands and staying close to one another as they spoke to Nagehiko.
Suddenly a cold breathe blew across her neck, Amu turned her head to find Ikuto standing there.
"Ikuto?" she murmurred.
"They look happy don't they?" Ikuto said.
Amu glanced back at them and nodded, "Yeah..."
There was a pause and then Ikuto said something that caused Amu to freeze, "I wonder if that's how we would have become if you hadn't left."
Amu remained rooted to the spot, Ikuto said nothing more and went over to the other three and began speaking with them aswell.
Amu swallowed and looked down, would they have become engaged if she hadn't left?
Right then and there Amu regretted leaving for America more than she had before because she had lost whatever shot at happiness she had had with Ikuto.
And even now she wasn't sure if she could gain back what she had with him fully.
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Done! Hope you liked it people.
Like I said, 30 reviews for the chapter and i'll post the next one, I so enjoyed writing that chapter. And I think you will from just the preview, heck even the title of it is great!
Amu: I don't like the looks of this...
Ikuto: I do. (Smirks)
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Next chapter: Sex Toys, Skimpy Outfits and Eroticness (Told ya it was a great title!)
It had been 3 years since Amu and Ikuto been together properly; she wanted to be with him again without anyone to disturb them.
Amu blushed realising what embarrassing things she was about to do, would Ikuto laugh at her? Would her effort be wasted?
"Plus neither of them have had sex in 3 years."
Amu turned towards Rima, her eyes blazing, "What's that got to do with it!"
"Hmmm... I have just the thing." Ryou – the worker at the shop – said with a finger on his chin, "Let's go to the role-play section."
"Oh no." Amu whimpered.
Later on the three of them were in a separate room of the store, filled with costumes for both female and male on racks, most of them skimpy.
On the ceiling in one of the corners of the room was a television, Amu could hear very... loud... noises coming from it and when she had glanced at Amu had been given the shock of her life at the actions taking place with the two people on screen.
She couldn't believe right now that she was in a shop that promoted eroticness and sold things such as sex toys as skimpy outfits.
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Told you it's gonna be a great chapter. (Grins) So if you wanna find out what happens... REVIEW!
Ikuto: Amu we should get outta here before the angry reviewers send assassins towards her, as much as I judge her... erm... spoon abilities... I doubt she'll fight them off.
Amu: Yep, her torture has gone to far this time.
Amu/Ikuto: (Sneak off)
So yeah, bye!... Huh, where has everyone gone? And why do I suddenly hear a mob forming outside my house?
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