Stuck in Love (Trapped in Love)
Ch. 10 Tell me, Kiss me
(Starting where ch. 9 left off)
"There's been something I've been meaning to ask you," I start, wiping the tears from my eyes. I know I have his full attention and I didn't have any time to waste. "How do you feel about me? Honestly? There has to be a reason behind all of your teasing and a reason for all that nonsense that you talk about like 'you're mine' and 'you'll soon be under my spell'. And there HAS to be a reason why you kissed me. I mean you didn't do all of these things just because you're a playboy did you? Tell me, tell me the truth and tell it to me now, because I deserve answers and I want to know." I'm staring hard at him, with a look that was so intense that I thought he'd just confess everything there, but instead of taking me seriously, he starts to LAUGH at me.
What the hell!
"What the hell are you laughing at!" I shout at him, balling my fist with so much rage. He is not taking me seriously in the slightest.
He has his hands on his stomach as he continues to laugh, making me feel even more like an idiot. What was so funny? "Come on, kid, let's go home."
"No," I state stomping my foot on the ground. "I'm dead serious. I'm not leaving this spot till you answer me, Tsukiyomi Ikuto!"
He stops laughing at me and walks toward me, slowly. My breath is caught in my lungs and I fear for what he might do or say. He stops and bends over so he's at my level therefore he is looking me straight in the eyes. "Didn't I already answer this question when I kissed you?" Did he honestly call that an answer?
"I want you to tell me," I growl, folding my arms across my chest.
"Tell you what?" he questions, tilting his head. "Am I supposed to tell you I like you?"
I didn't respond I just stared into his sapphire eyes. I wanted him to tell me that. I want him to tell me I'm not wasting my time having feelings for him. I want him to tell me I made a good choice ending Kukai's and my when I did so that I could think everything over, so I could think us over. He takes my silence as in I am done talking for he opens his mouth to speak again, but I interrupt him.
"I think it's what you should do," I announce, being serious, feeling brave; I might actually have the courage to tell him exactly how I feel.
"And why do you think that, Amu?" he asks. "I don't need to give an explanation to anyone."
"I deserve one, Ikuto," two can play this little game. I lean forward bringing our faces closer together. "I need to know if I'm wasting my time or not."
"And what could you possibly be wasting your time on, hm?" he questions again, getting more answers out of me then I am him, which wasn't the plan.
"Wouldn't you like to know?" I state right before I flick his nose quickly before I take off running through Rima's backyard away from him before I shout. "Weren't you the one saying I'd fall for your spell, wouldn't you like to know if I did or not?"
I hear him chuckle as he takes off after me, and just as soon as he takes off running he is catching up to me, picking me up off the ground and twirling me around, earning screams from me. "And now that I caught you, it's time we head home."
"You're no fun," I claim sticking my tongue out at him. He places me on the ground and we walk through a gate door leading to the front of Rima's house and there I see his motorcycle. "Oh joy."
"Just get on," he demands taking his place.
"No helmets?" I ask as get on after him.
"Do you trust me?" he asks looking over at me.
I bite down on my lip and think about my answer. I do trust Ikuto, I don't really know why, but there's feeling inside that I can believe everything he says, but at the same time I know this guy likes to go crazy on his bike. "I do," I claim nodding, wrapping my arms around his waist. I am having a crazy adrenaline rush and I want to get my guilt of what I did to Kukai out of my head, fast.
And interrupting the silence that swept over the mansion, his motorcycle roars before we take off, almost losing me, the passenger.
"Ikuto!" I scream out of thrill. I have never gone so fast on his bike.
"Hold on, my little strawberry!" he shouts back, looking at me for a split second so he can give me a wink.
I blush and bury my face into his back. This feeling I am getting just isn't right, it's wrong, yet I can't help but feel this way. There's just something about Ikuto.
Later back at home
It didn't take us long before we were home and things were back to 'normal.' I am in my room writing in my journal about tonight's events, my feelings, and what I hope would come in my future. I sigh and tape my forehead with my pencil, deep in thought. I take a moment to take in my surroundings and realize that I hear water running, which most likely means Ikuto had to be in the shower. An idea pops into my head. Ikuto looked through my things; this is a good chance for me to repay 'the favor'. I stand up and exit my room, I peak around seeing if anyone was near and like I thought, there is no one, and sure enough the bathroom door is shut and the water running is definitely coming from behind that door.
I tip-toe to the enemies room, giggling to myself thinking of what goodies I might find in this perv's room. The door is already open so all I have to do is walk right in and take a look around. I do so, and see how his king-size bed was against the wall that was connected to my room, and to the right of it in front of the window is a desk. I look over at his closet which was on the opposite side and notice he is completely unpacked. I take a look at his stylish clothes and admire his good taste. I once again take a look over at his desk and notice that there is a white box, similar to the box my necklace came in.
I look back to the door and hear the water still running, and then I slowly approach it, my curiosity level at its highest. I reach the desk and open the white box, revealing that there is nothing inside. I pout before I notice that there is a piece of paper right beside the box, I left it up and my eyes widened in shock. It was the receipt of my necklace, I never thought Ikuto would spend so much on me…then I notice something else, the item on the receipt was called Lock & Key Set.
I grab hold of my necklace, gently. I have the lock, so where's the key? And in like a sudden impulse I look towards Ikuto's dresser. I turn around completely seeing something shiny catch my eye. I reach for it and pick it up, revealing the Key. What could this mean? Ikuto bought us a lock & key set…isn't that something for couples; couples in love and in a serious relationship?
The key is gold like my lock, and also like my lock the key started off as a clover before it turned into an actual key. I glance at my lock and then back at the key, wondering if they actual fit together. I bring the key towards my necklace, just centimeters away from the little hole before I hear a door slam shut with powerful force.
SLAM!
I jump from the sudden surprise and drop the chain on the floor, but that's the least of my problems.
"And what does Amu-chan think she is doing in MY room?"
I shudder, knowing that I am so busted. I slowly turn around, putting on the most innocent smile I could come up with and say, "Hi…I-Ikuto." I regret that immediately when I realize Ikuto stood in nothing but a towel that was firmly wrapped around his waist. His hair and body are still slightly damp, and I can't help but blush at how hot he is right now.
I look down at the floor, embarrassed that I was just staring at him. "I uh…was just looking around."
He doesn't speak, and I have no idea what he is doing till I see his hand pick up the chain that I had dropped, and instantly I know he is right beside me.
"Did this little thing catch my Amu's interest?" he teases, dangling it before me. I know my cheeks are now pink. His Amu?
I lift my head and look at him, seeing him smirk. "What does it mean, Ikuto?" I unconsciously grab onto my lock that rests on my chest.
His head tilts to the side, and he shrugs. "What do you want it to mean, Amu?"
"Stop, stop right there," I demand shaking my finger at him, "You are not about to flip this around by teasing me. Stop beating around the bush."
"Yes ma'am," he chuckles, causing me to blush red.
I look at the floor, and curse at myself. I know that it's no use, if Ikuto doesn't want to do something, he won't do it and vice versa if he wanted to do something. If he planned on telling me, he would have done so already…either that or he's having fun playing a game.
"So what am I beating around the bush with? What is it that the little strawberry wants me to say?"
I look up, and gaze into his sapphire eyes that were staring back into my honey ones. And that's when I decide; I will just come out and say it. I don't want to play this game any longer. My feelings are on the line and I can't afford to risk it. I must know now. "Do you like me or not, Tsuk-….Ikuto?" I was about to call him by his last name, but right now is not the time to be using my cool and spicy character.
His usual, sexy as hell smirk forms on his face, and his eyes lighten up with an emotion I can't describe.
I realize I don't want him to start teasing me so I open my mouth again and start to speak. "I need to know, I'm done playing games and trying to solve puzzles. I just want the answer, a plain and simple answer like 'yes or no'. My emotions are on a thin line…and I don't understand what's happening myself. All I know is if you keep doing this to me…I won't be able to…"
The next thing that happens is I am being interrupted in the best way possible; Ikuto grabs me by my side and pulls me to him. He cups my face and crushes my lips with his very own, with so much aggression and…something else…is it longing?
At first I am surprised, but then I give in to the fireworks and butterflies going off in my stomach and heart. I close my eyes and entwine my fingers in his blue, soft, damp hair. It just felt so right, and the way my heart is pounding I know I want this. His kiss is so intoxicating, addicting, and…wow I sound like some kind of drug addict. It just feels so good, that I don't want it to end. And that thought embarrasses me, but right now I don't care. I take everything in; his scent, the pounding of our hearts, the silence around us, and the fact that my clothes are starting to feel wet, and that's when I remember, Ikuto is still in just a towel!
"Eeekk!" I scream, not loud enough for anyone down stairs to hear, but loud enough to express my shock. I push him away and turn the opposite direction, turning three dark shades of red. "Go put some clothes on! Geesh!" I couldn't help but smile at the thought that was our second kiss, only this time it wasn't completely forced.
I hear him chuckle as two arms snake around my waist and a set of lips rest by my ear. "Was that the answer you were looking for, Amu-koi?"
Does he really think that a kiss gets him out of saying it? "Tell me," I order, still facing my back to him.
"Was that not good enough for you? Would you like more?" he teases, and I don't have to look at him to know that he is smirking like an evil villain.
I blush at the thought of kissing him again, but there is no way he is getting out of this. I will hold my ground till he breaks. "Tell me Ikuto, you're not getting out of this."
He chuckles. "I think you're enjoying this young one." I really do hate when he calls me little and young; I mean there's like only a year and half between us.
"Tell me, Ikuto," I stay firm with my order. "Say it."
"Why don't you make me," and I know he isn't taking me seriously. He needs to know I am not someone to underestimate.
I turn around in his grasp and face him. I have decided what I am going to do; there is no holding back right now. He thinks he is getting under my skin; well two can play that game. Since he's not telling me, I'll just inform him. "Well I like you."
With those words I know I am blushing, I give him no time to register what I said before I wrap my arms around his neck, lift myself up on my tip-toes, and press my small lips onto his bigger ones. I watch as his eyes widen and shock from what I said and from my actions, I smirk to myself before I open my mouth and bite his bottom lip. His eyes widen even more and with that I push him away and hop over to his bed, crawling over it therefore I am on the other side of the room. "Now say it." And that was our third kiss. Who knew I would enjoy kissing this man so much?
He regains his composure quickly. His fingers softly graze his lips as he thinks before he meets my gaze, a small smile forming on his face.
My heart starts to pound. His smile is amazing, sexier than his trademark smirk by far. And I couldn't believe I have never seen it before. He is something else.
He ruffles his hair for a couple of seconds and then he re-tightens towel, in other words he is stalling. His eyes return to my gaze, and it was like I am shocked by lightening; goose-bumps cover my body and my heart starts to slow down. And it's like time has stopped as I wait for him to speak. "You're mine Amu, that's all I have to say."
I blush at his words, true it wasn't exactly what I wanted, but what do you expect from him? He has to have some mystery to him always. "That's good for now," I state walking away from his bed and heading to the door. "But, I'll get you to say it, some day." I wink at him before I make my exit, closing the door behind me. I lean against it, hand still on the knob and take a deep breath, and then sigh with bliss. This was the path I was supposed to be on all along, right here, with Ikuto. I bite down on the bottom of my lip and smile, grasping my necklace that is located near my heart. And I swear that I can feel Ikuto's presence on the other side.
Little did I know that beyond all this sweet little happiness was a long road of sharp painful turns, dead ends, and dangerous icy hills.
END OF CHAPTER!
Sorry it took so long everyone, had some things to work out in my life. It's been a stressful past few weeks. But here you go a sweet Amuto chapter. Giving you a guys a break from all the crazy emotions and bouncing around, but let's see what the next chapters bring us, ne? Bahaha good stuff I tell you!
And just so everyone knows, I will finish this story, no matter what it takes I will finish it. Yes, my Strawberry Witch is on hold, but that's because I came up with so many ideas for it that I have to think EVERY little detail out before I type it. And oh, look out for a new story by me. It might be like a month or so before I post it, I want to get half way to almost done with this before I post it, but it's gonna be amazing!
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CHANGED THE AGES OF A FEW CHARACTERS! AND YES, I DID UPDATE CHAPTERS TO FIX IT SO THAT IT STILL FIT!
Amu: 17 (Junior)
Ikuto: 19 (Senior)
Kukai: 17 (Junior)
Ami: 8 (3rd grade)
Rima: 16 (Junior)
Yaya: 16 (Junior)
Nagihiko: 18 (Senior)
Kairi: 17 (Junior)
Daichi: 17 (Junior)
Ran: 17 (Junior)
Lulu: 18 (Senior)
Utau: 17 (Junior)
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