Complicated Chapter 10: Halloween Part I, a shugo chara! fanfic

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Okay, big chapter. Many things happen. I have to explain something to you, if you want to read this in the best quality possible. When you read the lyrics to a song, you must play the song while you are reading. The text in between the lyrics of the song goes with it. Read the lyrics. It will make you go, 'Oh! I see!' :)

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Complicated

By Tsuki's Angel

~Chapter 10~

-Halloween Part I-

Amu ran up the stairs, chasing a giggling Yoru. He didn't seem to want to get into his vampire costume. Yes, Yoru was going to go as a vampire this Halloween. He ran up the stairs and into his bedroom, squealing with joy. Amu followed him, picking him up off the ground, and holding him on his hip. Yoru giggled and hugged Amu.

"What am I going to do with you?" Amu said, ruffling his hair.

"That was fun!" Yoru laughed.

"Do you want candy, Yoru?" Amu asked. Yoru nodded.

"Well, then," Amu said seriously. "People will only give you candy if you have on a costume. Now let's go dress up."

Amu took Yoru to her room, where his costume was placed. Yoru wore a cute little vampire costume that consisted of black pants, white shirt and a red vest. On top of that, he had a black cape and vampire fangs. Yoru's hair was messy and he was ready to go. Amu gave Yoru a hug.

"Oh, you look so cute!" Amu said, squeezing him.

Amu let go of Yoru and told him to wait downstairs. She had to change into her costume, too. She didn't want the costume to go to waste, since she did buy it. So, she thought that she would dress up, too and take Yoru trick-or-treating that way. Besides, where was the fun in Halloween when you don't dress up? Amu put on her costume and did some makeup. She checked to see if she had her cell phone, just in case, and put on a black pair of heels that Utau let her borrow. Utau. Oh, snap. She forgot to tell Rima and Utau she wasn't coming!

"Amu!" Souko called from downstairs. "Trick-or-treating starts in five minutes!"

"Coming!" Amu called. She finished off her look with some lash blast mascara, and she was off.

Amu ran down the stairs and into the family room, where everyone was already in their costumes. Souko and Aruto were going to a party at Aruto's work place. They were dressed up as a couple from Egypt. Ikuto, Kukai, Daichi, and Nagi were going to the party, while Kairi and Kiseki were going to separate parties hosted by their friends. She found Yoru at the bottom of the stairs, holding his arms up, motioning for Amu to carry him. Amu did so and walked into the family room. As soon as she stepped into the room, she heard someone whistle. Aruto immediately scolded Ikuto.

"Ikuto," Aruto warned.

"What?" Ikuto feigned innocence. He glanced at Amu.

"Ugh. Stop staring, you creep," Amu said.

"I was not staring," Ikuto scoffed. "I was merely appreciating."

"Well, appreciate Daichi," Amu said, huffing, and putting Yoru down, who went to Souko.

"Why would I do that?" he asked. "Daichi's not my type."

"Then appreciate Rina," Amu said, glaring at him. She finally noticed what they were wearing.

Daichi and Kukai were going as twin devils, while Ikuto went as a pirate. Ikuto wore everything a pirate should wear, right down to the pirate hat, but he had no eye patch. It was mostly black, except for the shirt, which was white. Nagihiko was a street dancer, wearing baggy sweatpants and a baggy hoodie. It was mostly purple for some reason. And finally, Kairi was going as a samurai and Kiseki was dressed up as a race car driver. It was quite the sight, seeing ten people in one room dressed up in different costumes.

"Well," Aruto said, clearing his throat. "We should all get going. It's already seven."

"Yes," Souko agreed. "Trick-or-treating ends at nine."

"Okay, then," Amu said, holding out a hand to Yoru. "Come on; let's hit the road, kid."

"Okay!" Yoru said, grabbing his pumpkin basket, and taking Amu's hand. "Bye Mommy! Bye Daddy!"

Amu and Yoru left the house and began their route to trick-or-treating. Amu walked from house to house to house to house with Yoru, saying 'trick-or-treat' and holding Yoru's pumpkin basket because it got way to heavy for him, even though it wasn't heavy at all. The time was going by way to slow for Amu's taste. She thought that she would have fun, seeing how as she never really had a decent Halloween before. Her thoughts snapped as Yoru tugged on her skirt and pointed to a gigantic mansion with strobe lights shining through the windows. That looked like some party.

Amu walked up to the house with Yoru and rang the doorbell. The door was opened by none other than Rima Mashiro. Rima raised her eyebrows at the sight in front of her.

"Trick-or-treat!" Yoru said, happily holding out his candy basket.

"Trick-or-treat indeed," Rima said, crossing her arms, giving Amu the 'where on earth have you been?' look.

Amu could hear the music blasting in the background. She grinned sheepishly.

"Err," Amu started. "I can explain."

"Really, then?" Rima said. "Do explain."

"I had to take Yoru trick-or-treating," Amu stated.

At that moment, Yoru squealed and ran into the house. Amu's eyes widened as she called his name. Yoru didn't come back. He was chasing something Amu didn't see. She ran into the house after him.

"Yoru!" Amu yelled. "Come back here!"

Amu pushed through the crowd and called Yoru's name. She received many glares from the teenagers dancing. She ignored them, worrying her head off in search of Yoru. She eventually found him, with Utau. So he was chasing Utau… Amu's eyes widened when she saw Utau raise her eyebrows. Rima walked up from behind her to stand next to Utau. Rima was dressed up as a really cute circus clown—not the creepy kind, but the kind that looks cute—and Utau was dressed up as an angel, complete with wings and a halo.

"Amu, if you weren't coming," Utau started. "You should've told us!"

Rima giggled, "Yeah. You look so scared—as if we are going to eat you."

Amu let out a breath, "Well, you did look like you would eat me."

"I think you lost something," Utau said, laughing a bit. "Yoru here was chasing me."

"He sure likes you," Amu said.

Utau shrugged, "I babysat him a couple of times. He just likes me singing to him."

Amu smiled, "That's so cute."

"Yeah," Utau said. "How about you go and enjoy the party?"

"Utau will take care of Yoru," Rima said.

"Why don't you help?" Utau questioned.

"I have a party to host," Rima replied, walking off towards the kitchen.

Utau sighed, "Go and enjoy yourself Amu. I'll get Kukai to take him home. Daichi's busy with Ran, anyways."

"What will I do, though?" Amu asked. "I don't know anyone here—and the people I do know are already hanging out with someone."

Utau bit her lip, "Um, I think Nate is out in the backyard. Go get something to eat, and I'm sure he'll hang out with you."

"Okay, but Yoru has to be home by nine, and it's eight." Amu said after some thought on it.

"Don't worry about it," Utau said. "I'll take care of it."

Amu went in the direction opposite of the front door. That was the easiest directions to the backyard she could think of. The backyard has to be in the back…right? She pushed her way through the crowd and found herself opening the screen doors to the patio in the backyard. Her eyes widened as she saw how many people were actually here. There were teens everywhere dancing to popular songs, but no sign of Nate. Where on earth has that boy run off to?

Amu sighed as she helped herself to some chocolate strawberries. They were one of her most favorite foods. The strawberries were sweet and paired up with the melted milk chocolate—it was heaven. Amu shoved down as many as she could. She was enjoying this party already.

"Amu?"

Amu swerved around to see Ikuto standing there in all his glory, while she had a chocolate covered strawberry hanging from her mouth like an idiotic child. She blushed crimson. She must've looked like an idiot. She looked everywhere but him and she knew he was trying to meet his gaze. Amu saw Rina about ten feet away in a bunny girl costume, glaring at her with such furious passion, it wasn't normal. She felt her insides twist with fright. If that girl is as popular as she makes it out to be, then she doesn't want to suffer hellfire from her. Amu glanced at Ikuto and finished off the rest of her strawberry.

"Yeah?" Amu asked, turning around, not wanting to face him.

"What are you doing here?" he asked. "I thought you were with Yoru."

"Well," Amu said. "Yoru ran into the house, and Utau caught him. She's with Kukai right about now and is going to take him home."

"Why didn't you take him home?" Ikuto asked. "You're the one who said she wanted to trick-or-treat."

"Utau told me to enjoy myself," Amu said. "I can't do that unless you're out of my sight or vice versa."

"That's not possible," Ikuto scoffed, totally serious. "You stick out like a sore thumb."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Amu glowered, turning to face him.

"It means," he said, stepping towards Amu. "That you're turning heads because you're so damn sexy."

Amu blushed fifty shades of red. Her face was increasing in temperature and her cheeks felt hot. She couldn't believe Ikuto said that. She put her gloved hands on her cheeks and tried to cool them down.

"Eh?" Amu yelled. "What the heck?"

Ikuto smirked, "Why are you blushing? Did I say something?"

"You know what you said!" Amu accused. "Don't say stuff like that! And out of nowhere too!"

"Why?" Ikuto asked, acting all innocent.

"B-because!" Amu snapped. "I…It's just embarrassing, okay?"

"Well, then," Ikuto smirked. "You should've just said so."

"You should know not to say that to another girl other than your girlfriend," Amu said. "Why must I remind you that Rina's the one you're dating and not me?"

Ikuto's expression hardened, "I know that I'm dating Rina, dummy. I don't need you to remind me that."

Amu frowned, "Then why are you standing here next to me and not with Rina over there? She seems to have a very angry expression on that pretty little face of hers."

Ikuto was at a loss for words. Why was he standing next to her when Rina was probably somewhere, waiting for him? It was mind boggling. He knew that he wasn't dating Amu. That was as clear as day, but somehow he felt compelled to spend more of his time with her and not with Rina. He suddenly remembered how he came to date Rina. Everyone told him they would make a great match—star of the dance team plus the head cheerleader. Seems logical, right? Wrong. For the first time in forever, Ikuto didn't know the answer to a question—why was he with Amu when he should be with Rina?

Ikuto snapped out of his trance and found that Amu had walked away into the crowd somewhere. She was gone. He looked around. Dang, that girl was fast. Instead of spotting Amu, Ikuto found Rina walking towards him in that skimpy little bunny costume of hers. He had to admit she looked good, but he preferred faeries tonight, not trampy bunnies. Rina gave Ikuto a seductive smile and wound her fingers through his. She gave him a light kiss on the cheek. Ikuto didn't know what to feel.

"Hey," she said. "Having fun?"

"Not really," Ikuto mumbled.

Rina played with Ikuto's hair, "Let's go have some, then."

Ikuto raised an eyebrow and felt regret as he let Rina drag him God knows where.

. . .

Amu was in the middle of the dance floor. She felt suffocated and immediately regretted eating so many chocolate strawberries. An unrecognizable song blasted through the speakers. She made her way out of the crowd and felt someone grab her arm. She was going to scream, but found herself begin to relax as she saw it was only Nate. She gave him a slight smile.

"Did I scare you?" Nate asked, a bit worried.

"No," Amu said. "I just sort of skip a heartbeat occasionally."

Nate chuckled, "Being sarcastic with me, are you, now?"

"You know it," Amu said, giggling herself.

"You look nice tonight," Nate replied, turning a light shade of pink. "You have a really big chance at winning the competition."

"You look pretty darn good yourself," Amu complimented.

Nat was wearing a black warlock costume. It made him look pretty good. It was all black with a silver belt, and because it was open from the top, it showed his chest. Amu found herself smiling at his pleased expression.

"Hey," he said. Amu looked up at him. "Do you want to dance?"

Amu smiled, "Sure. I haven't danced all night."

"Well, then," he said, holding out a hand. "May I have this dance?"

"Sure," Amu said.

Amu felt completely fine with dancing with Nate. She knew that he was only a friend and nothing more, so she wouldn't be doing anything wrong. Besides, he seemed to be enjoying himself, too. It was a win-win situation. She threw her hands up into the air and showed off what she's got. She's not on the dance team for nothing.

"Okay, all of you party people!" the DJ roared. "Let's slow things down a notch!"

The DJ announced the next song after the one playing. Amu's face lit up.

"Omigod!" Amu said. "You have to dance to this song with me!"

Nate laughed, "Sure, sure."

As the current song began to end, the lights dimmed to a light hue of purple and blue. The lights complimented the atmosphere and were perfect for the next song. The next song was meant for a slower dance, but it could still be upbeat, but only if you knew how to dance to it that way—which Amu and Nate knew of course. The night sky was beginning to darken, but wasn't at all as dark as it will get. It was twilight. Amu's costume shimmered in the light as she walked to the middle of the dance floor with Nate. She was beautiful and she thought that Utau was right. The costume she picked out was perfect—for this song and for her. Nate looked just as handsome. He smiled at Amu, placed one hand on her hip and held her hand with his other as Amu put on hand on his shoulder. They began to dance.

. . .

Ikuto heard the song being announced through the speakers. He raised an eyebrow. That song—really? It was so popular, he wasn't surprised that it was playing, just surprised that is was being played on Halloween. Then he realized that this song was a dance for couples and just a slow dance basically. Rina held his hand tightly. Ikuto's attention turned to the dance floor when he saw Amu's face light up with delight. She liked the song. Ikuto glared at Nate as he held Amu's hand and walked to the middle of the dance floor.

"Ikuto," Rina murmured, leaning her head on his shoulder. "Do you want to dance? It's so romantic."

"Not now," Ikuto said, jaw clenched, not even paying attention to her, not taking his eyes off the pinkette on the dance floor. "Maybe later."

Ikuto wrenched his hand away from Rina, and sped away to the dance floor. Rina was left with a dumbfounded expression—but her expression contained a bit more than that. She was shocked, yes, but she was also furious. If there was one thing she knew how to do, she knew how to take revenge.

. . .

As the song began, Nate and Amu just danced normally. They were dancing in a circular motion, not wanting to disturb the peace. Amu suddenly felt relaxed, as she always does when she dances.

Vanilla Twilight
(Owl City)

The stars lean down to kiss you
And I lie awake, I miss you
Pour me a heavy dose of atmosphere
Cause I'll doze off safe and soundly
But I'll miss your arms around me
I'd send a postcard to you dear
'Cause I wish you were here

Nate let go of Amu's hip and lifted her arm, to spin her around underneath it. The dance floor cleared as they were the main attraction. Amu shined on the dance floor—and not only because her costume was very shiny. It was because she shined in her own way—she was showing her talent. Nate let go of Amu for a second as she spun around on her own. When Amu was facing Nate again, she felt a strong pair of arms wrap themselves around her waist, and they were not Nate's. The mysterious person placed their head on her shoulder. Amu caught a glimpse of blue. Midnight blue. Ikuto.

"I-Ikuto?" Amu said, flushing.

"Ah," Nate said, low enough for only them to hear. "I was wondering when you would cut in. You were glaring at us from that corner over there. Well, then," Nate looked at Amu and gave her a smile. "I had fun. Let's do it again sometime."

Nate left and Ikuto still didn't say anything, but he turned her around to face him. He had taken off his hat, and what was left of him was a very fine pirate. Ikuto wrapped both arms around Amu's waist after placing her arms around his neck. Surprisingly, Amu didn't pull away, and it wasn't because there were a hundred people to witness it. She…didn't want to.

I'll watch the night turn light blue
But it's not the same without you
Because it takes two to whisper quietly

Ikuto leaned his head down next to Amu's ear, letting her soft, pink hair tickle his face. Amu was still red faced.

"I told him you were mine, didn't I? I am not going to share you," Ikuto whispered.

Amu's breath caught, "Isn't that selfish?"

"I don't care," Ikuto said. "Right now, selfish is a beautiful word."

Amu was silent, but she didn't protest. She was being selfish, too.

The silence isn't so bad
Till I look at my hands and feel sad

Ikuto looked a bit far away. He was thinking about something. He pulled back from Amu, and took her hand in his. He wound his fingers through hers, and they fit like a lock and a key. They belonged. Amu stared nostalgically at the paired hands. Then she glanced up at Ikuto's eyes. They looked as if he was in deep thought. To her, it didn't matter. They had all the time in the world to think about everything.

'Cause the spaces between my fingers
Are right where yours fit perfectly

I'll find repose in new ways
Though I haven't slept in two days
'Cause cold nostalgia chills me to the bone

Amu suddenly felt wanted. She felt as if Ikuto had never said those harsh, cold words to her at the beach. If Ikuto treated her like that on the beach, and really meant what he said, then why was he acting like this now? He wasn't playing with her, was he? Was he testing her if I would cheat on Tadase back? Amu didn't know all of the answer, but she knew she didn't feel alone anymore.

Ikuto and Amu danced in slow circles. They stared at each other, as if trying to read each other's minds through their eyes. Amu closed her eyes and leaned her head on Ikuto's chest. She inhaled his scent. Who cares if she was a scent pervert? She enjoyed every minute of it.

But drenched in Vanilla Twilight
I'll sit on the front porch all night
Waist deep in thought because when I think of you
I don't feel so alone
I don't feel so alone
I don't feel so alone

As many times as I blink, I'll think of you
Tonight…

I'll think of you tonight…

The moment was just getting magical for Amu, with the music fitting her mood. She felt so bad for doing this to Tadase, but hey, Ikuto was just a friend, but what he did next scared her silly. As the upbeat part of the song blared through the speakers, Ikuto lifted up Amu with his hands on her waist, and he spun her around in the air. He did it as if Amu had weighed ten pounds.

When violet eyes get brighter
And heavy wings grow lighter
I'll taste the sky and feel alive again

Ikuto put Amu down and spun her under his arm. Amu was getting into the mood of the dance, just as much as Ikuto was. When he spun her, he let go, letting her spin away from her, and as she got as far as her arm would allow her to hold his hand. Once she was a few feet away, she let go of his hand, brushing her fingers against his and letting her arm fall to her side as she stood a few feet away from him. She gracefully skipped back to Ikuto, making sure she didn't look like she was jogging. When she reached Ikuto, he picked her up and spun her around once more, but this time he didn't put her down. He lowered her, so that when he lifted his head to look up at her, their foreheads touched. They were truly dancing in synchronization.

Amu didn't know what Ikuto was doing. It seemed so unnatural to her. Rina was probably somewhere near here, plotting her revenge. She was afraid, but excited at the same time. She didn't know what to do at the moment. Ikuto was treating her so differently than he usually does. Why does he do that? Amu was confused. Why does he yell at her, make her cry, but then whisper sweet words into her ear and make her feel like the world doesn't matter anymore? Why did he make her feel like nobody but the two of them existed?

And I'll forget the world that I know
But I swear I won't forget you
Oh if my voice can reach back through the past
I'd whisper in your ear

Ikuto started to murmur the lyrics in Amu's ear.

"I swear I won't forget you," he whispered in the same tune has the song.

Amu didn't know what to think. She seemed to do that a lot tonight. Was Ikuto taking back the things he said at the beach? Was this his way of saying he was sorry? Did he not want her to hate him so? Did…did he want her to be with him…?

Oh darling, I wish you were here

Amu was blushing. Bad. She didn't want to show him his face as he set her down and they danced in a slow circle. Amu looked around to see that couples were also dancing, but they were all sneaking glances at the two of them. She tended to avoid Ikuto's gaze, and she could practically feel his face twisting into an expression of confusion. It was confusing, indeed. There was absolutely no reason that Amu should be on the dance floor right now wrapped in Ikuto's arms. Ikuto—a man who is currently in a relationship with someone other than her.

She should have left when Nate did. But, she was too selfish, and made her decision. She wanted to stay.

As the song came to an end, and it faded away, Amu immediately backed up from Ikuto. She looked off to the side, and avoided his gaze at all costs. She didn't know what she'd see if she looked into those blue eyes of his. The dancing was fun, but she felt kind of weird during the whole thing.

"Um," Amu said. "Thanks…for the dance, I mean."

And she turned around and left.

. . .

Rina stood at the edge of the dance floor with her two clones—Nana and Lulu. They were smirking. Rina had come up with a plan. It was quite the plan indeed. That idiotic Amu Hinamori would get what she deserves, soon enough. She just needed her on the dance floor once more. Ikuto was walking towards the food stand, and Rina followed him there. She watched as he popped a chip into his mouth.

"What was that?" Rina asked. "I hope you have an explanation for ditching me for her."

"It was for dance club stuff," Ikuto lied smoothly. "Nothing to it."

Rina seemed to relax, "Well, whatever. Save a dance for me. I have to go."

"Where?" Ikuto asked. "Aren't Nana and Lulu right over there?"

Rina smirked, "Yeah, but I have some stuff I have to plan."

"Stuff like what?" Ikuto asked. He didn't like the sound of Rina that way.

"Just stuff, silly," Rina said, poking Ikuto's nose. "Don't worry too much."

"Whatever," Ikuto said, losing interest almost immediately. She probably just needed to plan out some new shopping trip. She always talked about that stuff with Nana and Lulu.

"Okay, then," Rina said, giving Ikuto a kiss. "See you later, Ikuto!"

Ikuto didn't even acknowledge her as she ran off with her two friends.

. . .

Amu heard the new song that was blaring through the speakers. The DJ had just announced it.

The Potential Breakup Song
(Aly & A.J.)

It took too long
It took too long
It took too long for you to call back
And normally I would just forget that
Except for the fact that it was birthday
My stupid birthday

Amu cringed as she heard the lyrics. Tadase hadn't called her on her birthday. She just simply overlooked that incident, and tried not to dread the fact, but he was her boyfriend—a text would have done just fine. The arse didn't even do that. Amu felt anger rising in her veins. Why the hell did the DJ decide to play this song at such a wrong moment? Amu was at the outer edge of the party at the snacks table to have some chocolate strawberries, but she realized that they were on the other one, and not on this one. She groaned and looked over at the other one. She saw Ikuto, and decided the chocolate strawberries would have to wait.

I played along
I played along
I played along it rolled right off my back
Obviously my armor was cracked
What kind of a boyfriend would forget that?
Who would forget that?

The type of guy who doesn't see
What he has until she leaves
Don't let me go
'Cause without me, you know you're lost
Wise up now or pay the cost
Soon you will know

That you're not livin' till your livin'
Livin' with me
You're not winnin' till you're winnin'
Winnin' me
You're not gettin' till you're getting'
Gettin' to me
You're not livin' till you're livin'
Livin' for me

This is the potential breakup song
Out album needs just one
Oh baby please
Please tell me

Amu decided she didn't care if Ikuto was at the other food stand. She wanted chocolate strawberries, and gosh darn it, she was going to have some. She walked over to the other food stand, and picked up a chocolate strawberry. She tried to ignore the curious stare Ikuto gave her. She chewed her strawberry slowly, paranoid of what Ikuto was thinking about her. He looked like her was…analyzing her.

"Can you stop that?" Amu snapped. "Why are you staring at me like an ape?"

"An ape?" Ikuto asked incredulous. "And here I thought you enjoyed that dance with me."

"What does that have to do with anything?" Amu asked, frustrated.

Ikuto shrugged, "If you can't guess, then there is no point in me telling you."

We got along
We got along
We got along until you did that
Now all I want is just my stuff back
Do you get that?
Let me repeat that
I want my stuff back

You can send it in a box
I don't care just drop it off
I won't be home
'Cause without me you know you're lost
Minus you I'm better off
Soon you will know

Amu stared out into the crowd. She saw so many people enjoying themselves. She even saw Su here. She was a cute little chef, and was dancing with some guy she has never seen before. She didn't recognize him, anyways. He was dressed up as a vampire, as were ten other people. In fact, the most popular costume tonight seemed to be the vampire costume. Can't people be a bit more original? Then Amu saw someone not dressed up in a costume. He was blonde and was dressed in just jeans, and a t-shirt. She frowned. Who was he? One of the judges or something? She knew at least one thing, though—he looked so out of place.

You can try, you can try
You know I know it'd be a lie
Without me you're gonna die
So you better think clearly, clearly
Before you nearly, nearly
Mess up the situation that you're gonna miss dearly, dearly
C'mon

That you're not livin' till your livin'
Livin' with me
You're not winnin' till you're winnin'
Winnin' me
You're not getting' till you're getting'
Getting' to me
You're not livin' till you're livin'
Livin' for me

It took Amu a second to realize that the blonde was looking at her. He looked oddly familiar. Amu squinted her eyes and the blonde caught it. Amu gasped and looked away as quickly as she could. She glanced back at the dude, and she saw him walking towards her. Amu quickly turned around and picked up a glass cup. She poured some red punch into it.

Amu felt a tap on her shoulder. She nearly jumped out of her five inch heels. She slowly turned around, trying to look unnerved. From the corner of her eye, she saw Ikuto raise his eyebrows. He was obviously paying attention to her and her little visitor. Amu finally looked up at the person's face and immediately paled. She dropped her punch, shattering glass everywhere.

This is the potential breakup song
Our album needs just one
Oh baby please
Please tell me

"T-Tadase?" Amu screeched. "What are you doing here?"

Ikuto choked on his pop, "—the hell? This is Tadase?"

Amu was frozen in place. Tadase had a solemn expression on his face. He didn't seem to be here for a surprise visit. He was serious.

"Amu," Tadase said. "Can I talk to you for a minute?"

This is the potential breakup song
Just admit you're wrong
Which will it be?
Which will it be?

Okay~! This concludes this chapter. I had to split this up into two parts because, frankly, it's a monster.

I really hope you enjoyed the songs I put in here—Vanilla Twilight and The Potential Breakup Song! I was actually very hesitant when I updated this chapter. I wasn't sure whether to just erase the whole thing and rewrite it. I don't know if I would get positive feedback or not, but I just sucked it up and updated. :D

I hope you enjoyed reading the dance scene as much as I enjoyed writing it. I wanted to create a mystical type scene in this chapter because of Amu's costume.

More Amuto! Yay!

Ah, Rina is planning something now, is she? Can you guess?

I liked a lot of your guesses to what happened to Midori. A lot of you said she had cancer, she got remarried, or she decided to ditch Amu. I'm not telling you what's up with Midori; you just have to read to find out! It's pretty out there, so yeah. XD

So Tadase is finally here, no? You must be thinking—what the heck?

In other news, recently I found out that a lot of people aren't very good artists. So, basically my contest is kind of unfair to those who want to enter, but can't. So, I'm changing it around a bit. You can write a fanfiction about my fanfiction, or you can just write a mini ONESHOT. Details in profile. :D And if you still want to draw a picture or do an AMV, I'm cool with that. :)

So, review? Okay, wait—review and you can give Yoru a hug again, but he will be dressed up as a vampire this time. Do it. Yoru is waiting to be glomped.