Hey everyone, DeaNihptus here! I'm so sorry for my long absence (did anyone notice?) but i'm back now, for now. ;D

This chapter is pretty short, but it's FILLED with Drama. To those of you who thought you had this figured out, guess what, this isn't the first twist or turn! Trust me! Alright, here it is, chapter 11 of The Bonds of Trust, a fanfiction of Shugo Chara, which I do not own. (Hehe, I love sneaking in disclaimers!)

Amu opened the door to her bedroom for the short blonde that was walking in. Rima had actually grown quite a bit since when she was twelve, when she was really short, but she would always be considered short to anyone who knew her before the growth spurt. She smiled at Amu and sat down in a comfy chair in the corner. Amu sat on her bed cross-legged and turned to Rima.

"Alright, so, we want to talk about…"

"Ikuto." Amu answered before Rima had even finished.

"Yes, Ikuto." Rima took a deep breath. "So, what do you want to know about Ikuto?"

"A-actually… can we not talk about Ikuto first? I have a question. Did I date anyone before Tadase?" Amu asked uncertainly. She had held in the question for a while, but now she wanted to know who she had dated before Tadase. She had loved this mystery boy with all her heart, and he had obviously loved her back.

"I thought you didn't want to talk about Ikuto first." Rima replied casually. Amu blinked a few times.

"What?"

"Yes, you dated someone before Tadase. You dated Ikuto. And before Ikuto you dated Tadase. But you guys broke up shortly after you met Ikuto." Rima explained to her very confused friend, who continued to blink.

"Wait wait wait… have I ever dated anyone else, ever?" She tried. There had to have been someone else, someone from her past, who was in those blurry memories.

"Um… no. You had a crush on a boy in third grade, but you were only a kid, so obviously it never turned into anything." Amu looked at Rima with upset eyes. None of it made any sense!

Amu's only conclusion was that Ikuto was the boy from the memories. He was the guy that she had loved with all of her heart, the one she had felt so strongly about. Another memory came to her, then another, then another.

Now she remembered the time when she dated him. Yes, she loved him, and he had loved her. The long white scars on her legs were finally understood; now she knew what had happened. Ikuto and Kukai had come to save her and Utau. How could that not be love?

She remembered the time when Tadase was on vacation and she was hanging out with Ikuto, and how she fell in love with him. Now Amu's head was dizzy as all of these memories came to her at once. The only thing she didn't remember was the day she had gotten hit. Tadase wasn't going to fill her in on the details, and no was else was a witness.

"Tadase…" Amu muttered, thinking aloud. "Wait, Tadase lied to me…" she realized.

"Amu?"

"Oh my gosh… TADASE! HE LIED TO ME! He told me… he told me so much! He lied to me so much! I can't believe that dirt bag turned me against Ikuto! I may not remember the day I was hit, so I don't know why he hit me, but maybe it's his turn to tell me! And Tadase… I NEVER WANT TO SEE HIM AGAIN!" She roared, realizing what had happened finally. Now that she remembered everything, she took Rima and ran to the park. Before they left, Rima was ordered to invite Ikuto and Tadase to the park, but not let them know who'd be there. Tadase was expecting a rendezvous with Amu, and Ikuto was expecting to formulate a plan with Rima.

Amu beat the boys to the park and sat waiting. When they came into sight, Rima waved them over. They arrived at the same time, talking quietly under their breath to each other. Rima knew they were asking why they had both been invited there. Amu took a deep breath, swallowed her fear, and stood up.

"Well… the doctors said I'd get my memory back eventually, and that time has come." Amu announced weakly, unsure what exactly was going to happen. Tadase's eyes widened and Ikuto smiled. He now had the upper hand, in fact, he now had Amu back. "So I remember everything except the day I was attacked… and I remember all of my dates with Ikuto… and breaking up with Tadase… and everything. And now that I've had a bit of time to think over everything…" her voice was now a whisper. She was starting to cry.

Ikuto went to her and grabbed her hand in his, then squeezed it softly. Amu gulped, fear over-taking her body. As much as she hated Tadase for lying, she wished with all her heart he would come take her other hand. She found finally found the strength to continue.

"Amu…" Tadase said quietly, knowing what she would say. She swallowed the lump in her throat and looked at him defiantly.

"Tadase, you lied to me. You've lied to me since the very beginning; since I first woke up in the hospital. It doesn't take me to tell you that we are done, completely over, and there is nothing between us anymore. Good-bye, Tadase. You should have stayed with Ronnie." Amu said with true anger in her voice. Tadase was still for a few moments, and then he turned away and left. Amu gave herself a few seconds then she turned to Ikuto, but instead of looking into his eyes, she stared at their feet.

"And… this whole time… you stayed by me. Thank you, for not giving up on me, when I'm sure I've hurt you so." She tried her best to get the whole thing out at once, but she was crying strongly now and she wasn't comfortable being near him, let alone being touched on the hand by him.

"It wasn't an option to give up on you, Amu. I love you too much." He answered with relief spilling out of him. He took Amu into the biggest hug he could and welcomed her back. He finally had Amu back. Their story was wrapping up nicely.

"I… I can't do this anymore! Get away from me!" She hissed, struggling to get out of his hug. He released her confusedly.

"What are you talking about, Amu?" Ikuto asked. Amu did not look at him.

"I remember all the times we had… and I remember loving you… but there is no more love between us. I can't stand being around you; your very presence terrifies me! Get. Away. From. ME!" She took two large steps back. Rima and Ikuto exchanged glances of confusion. They had to act quickly.

"What? Amu, what are you talking about? Why does he terrify you?" Rima jumped in. Amu shook her head and covered her face with her arms.

"I'm too afraid to be near you… I can't be near you! Don't touch me, don't look at me, don't do anything with me!"

"Amu, why are you afraid of me?" Ikuto said desperately. He didn't have much time left before she left and refused to see him again.

"I remember a lot of love and happiness because of you, Tsukiyomi, but hate, fear, and pain are all associated with you in my memories! I've gotten hurt emotionally and now physically!" Ikuto and Rima didn't realize that Amu didn't remember the day he hit her, so Ikuto wasn't sure how to respond. He assumed she knew about that day.

"You know it was an accide-"

"Get away from me!" She screamed, tears drenching her shirt. "I-I'm sorry that I didn't remember sooner, and I'm sorry I'm angry at you, and I think I love you still a little bit, but I'm too afraid to be near you! I-I've… I've got to go." She muttered, took once last apologetic look at Rima, and ran home.

DRAMA! Yeah, I guess. Anyway, PLEASE review. I only got 3 for chapter 10 and it made DeaNihptus sad. :'(

Alright, btw, here's my favorite review, by TheRealAmuletDia (or something like that xD)

go ronnie and ikuto make tadase wallow in self pity and burn in hell =D

I found it amusing! Good job, for reviewing funnily! Thanks; NOW GO REVIEW! :D