Me: I have to say last chapter was my favorite to write! It was soooo cute! And other people thought so too haha!

Amu: Rini-chan…That was…

Ikuto: -smirk- Look at that. Amu's so happy that shes speechless!

Amu: I am not! And so what if I liked it! It doesn't mean I like you! -blush-

Me and Ikuto: Sure Amu -smirk-

Amu: What?! Its true!

Me: Yeah Yeah. Well I don't own Shugo Chara. Peach-Pit does!

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Amu sighed happily as she plopped down on her bed. That had been great! All her friends were there. She really needed to thank Utau later, too. "Ikuto?" she called as she looked around. Where did he go? He had brought her home then just disappeared. "Ikuto?!" she called again, her tone desperate.

"Boo." Amu screamed and fell off her bed. She heard laughing and glared up at Ikuto, who was sitting on her bed. "You idiot! You scared me! I thought you left again!" she yelled angrily, feeling the familiar sting of tears in her eyes.

Ikuto instantly wrapped his arms around her and brought her to his chest. "I'm sorry, Amu. I was only joking. I didn't mean to scare you like that." he whispered in her ear softly. He pulled away a little bit and dried her tears. He smirked and Amu gulped. "I know what will make you happy." Amu looked at him scared. "W-What?" she asked then regretted it.

"This." Ikuto leaned closer and licked her cheek before nuzzling her neck, just like the cat he was. Amu's face turned as a red as a strawberry and she yelped. "Ikuto!!!!" she yelled as she pushed him away. He chuckled and grabbed her wrist before she could get away. He caressed her cheek and she instantly leaned into his touch. "See. It made you happy again." Amu couldn't help but smile and nod. She was glad Ikuto cared about her so much. Amu didn't fight as Ikuto pulled her to him. She laid her head on his chest and sighed. Ikuto leaned against her bed and ran his hand through her pink hair.

"Amu…I think you should go to sleep. It's been a long day." Ikuto said as he looked down at the girl in his arms. Amu shook her head. "I'm not tired…" she said but was proven wrong when she let out a yawn. He chuckled and lifted her up, bridal style. "See?" he said as he placed her gently on the bed. "Sleep." He was about to walk towards her balcony when he felt a hand grab the back of his shirt. He turned around and looked at Amu quizzically.

"Stay. Please." Amu pleaded softly. Ikuto was about to reject but then saw the begging look in her eyes. He smiled slightly and nodded. "Okay. Just for tonight." He got into the bed next her and pulled the covers over both of them. Amu smiled as she pressed herself closer to him, burying her face in his chest. Ikuto's arms automatically wrapped themselves around her waist, pulling her closer, and holding her tightly to him. "I love you, Ikuto." Amu whispered sleepily. Ikuto smiled down at her and kissed her hair. "I love you, too. Now sleep." Amu nodded and after a few seconds of listening to Ikuto's heartbeat, she fell asleep.

((Next Morning))

Light filtered through the balcony's windows and it woke up the sleeping girl on the bed. Amu groaned and opened her eyes reluctantly. She sat up and rubbed the sleep out of her eyes. "Ikuto….?" she said as she looked around and didn't see him. Amu became worried again but that changed to confusion when she smelled something very good. She stepped off her bed and walked out of her room. As she descended the stairs, the smell got stronger.

She reached the last step and what she saw shocked her. Ikuto was in the kitchen, cooking. He had one hand in his pocket as he held the frying pan over the stove. He looks really cool… She blushed as she thought this and decided to let Ikuto know she was there. "Ikuto…what are you doing?" she asked and giggled as he almost fell.

"A-Amu?! When did you wake up?" he asked as he tried to regain his cool composure. Amu could've sworn she saw a small blush on his face, but it must've been a trick of the light. "Just now." she said as she giggled again. "So what are you doing?" Ikuto raised an eyebrow and turned away, looking back at the food. "What does it look like?" he said coolly.

"I didn't know you could cook…" she said smiling at him. Ikuto smirked and put everything on the table. "Yeah, well, I just thought I try. Now stop talking and eat!" Amu laughed and did as she was told. As she took her first bite, her eyes widened. "Ikuto, it's delicious!" she said happily. Ikuto smiled smugly. "I know. Thank you." Amu stuck her tongue out and continued to eat.

((That Night))

Three more days. That's all it was. Three more days until she finally graduated high school. She could say she was excited, but she was only half right. She was also scared and sad. All her friends would be going to different colleges. Sure, they would keep in touch, but it wouldn't be the same. She was scared because she'd be by herself. Everyone else was going to the same college as their boyfriend or girlfriend. Amu would go with Ikuto if she could, but she didn't know if Ikuto would want too. For all she knew, Ikuto could have already graduated from college.

Amu sighed as she stretched out on the couch. She didn't want to think about college right now. It only meant being separated from Ikuto again. And that was something she did not want to do. "I don't know if I'd be able to handle that again…" she whispered as she shuddered at the thought.

"Handle what, Amu?" Ikuto asked as he walked through the kitchen door.

Amu jumped at his voice and forced a smile on her face. "Nothing, Ikuto. I was just thinking." she said as she said as she scooted over to make room for him. She didn't expect what happened next. Ikuto wrapped his arms around her and turned her around. He looked angry and worried.

"Amu, don't lie. Especially to me. I can see right through you."

Amu gasped and pulled away. "Ikuto, really it's nothing." she said as she smiled again. Ikuto frowned but knew she wasn't going to say anything. He leaned closer and kissed her cheek.

"Okay, Amu. If you say so." Amu flinched at the hurt look on his face and looked away. She sighed as the feeling of guilt ran through her body, but she tried to push it away.

"Ikuto..? What did you do when you were away?" Amu asked as she turned back around to face him. She saw Ikuto raise an eyebrow at the question but then he shrugged.

"Nothing really. I just played a little of my violin and tried to find a job. I went to a music college, too." he said as let himself fall onto her lap. Amu looked down at him sadly. Of course. I knew he went. Why would he want to repeat it when he already finished? Looks like I'll be by myself. Just great. "Really? That's great. What did you graduate with?" she asked as she ran her hands through his hair, being sure to avoid his ears.

"Graduate? I didn't. I left to come back here before I could." Ikuto said as he closed his eyes. He heard Amu's gasp and he opened one eye again. "What?"

Amu stared down at him shocked. He didn't graduate? He didn't because of her? Tears started to form at the corners of her eyes and Ikuto immediately sat up. "Amu? What's wrong? Why are you crying?" he asked as he wiped her tears away. Amu shook her head as she hugged him close to her and cried into his chest, staining his shirt with her tears.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.." she repeated over and over again. Ikuto was confused. What the hell had gotten into her? "Amu, what happened?" he asked as he pulled away to look at her face. Amu stared at him sadly then looked away. "I-I….- ruined your chance of graduating college.." she whispered and became confused when she heard Ikuto chuckle. "What's so funny?"

Ikuto smirked at her and shok his head. "You are. You didn't ruin anything for me. I chose to leave. It was my decision." he said as he caressed her cheek. "But….Ikuto…college is a big thing. You shouldn't leave it because you wanted to see people from your past." Ikuto frowned again but then shrugged.

"I wanted to see you. I didn't want to stay far away anymore. I missed you too much. End of discussion."

She stared at his face and sighed. "You're ridiculous, Ikuto." she said shaking her head, smiling. Ikuto smirked and lay back, pulling Amu with him. He grinned as her head made contact with his chest. He wound his arms around her waist and buried his face in her hair. He love how she smelled of strawberries. It was just so her.

"Ikuto? What are you doing?" Amu asked. Ikuto shook his head. "Nothing, Amu. Just taking in you're wonderful scent." he said and smirked as he saw Amu blush.

"You're such a pervert, Ikuto." she said as she closed her eyes.

Ikuto smiled and kissed her hair. "Yeah, but I'm your pervert. Only yours."

That comment made Amu smile and she wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Yeah, that's right. My Pervert."

Amu decided she would think about college later. Right now, she just wanted to stay in Ikuto's arms. A place where she wanted to stay forever.

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Me: So…um…what do you think? Guys I just want to let you know that this might end in like 1-2 more chapters. It all depends. Right now I just want to thank those who reviewed and the ones who took the time to read this. Thank you! Ive enjoyed writing this!

Ikuto: See, Amu. You love me. You want to stay in my arms forever.

Amu: -blush- No I don't! Rini-chan just wrote that! It doesn't mean anything.

Me: Yeah right, Amu. Haha Well…Please R&R!