(Recap)
"Who ever said I was leaving?" I whispered.
(End of recap)
(Time skip-Next morning)(Amu's POV)
I woke up comfortably the next morning, surprisingly I covered in warmth. I swear I was freezing my butt off last night, but who cares, The warmness was best to my left side so I came closer to it and sort of clung. Again this safe secure feeling came over me and I didn't know why. So I fell back asleep.
(Ryu's POV)
Amu was cuddling me again and I was overcome with sudden happiness. Smiling to myself, I stroked her feather soft hair and hummed a tune that appeared in my head. Soon enough I was asleep too, best part was I fell asleep with Hinamori Amu in my arms.
(Amu's POV)
I woke up and and tried to get up, I couldn't. Something was holding me down, I looked to my left to see Ryu's face up close. I almost screamed, but surpressed it, and tried to move out of his arms, why was he here? I didn't know and I gave up! Natsuki Ryu may look thin and average muscled but he was STRONG! I looked at my surroundings and noticed I was in my room. Wasn't I in the guests' room crying? I was very confused, I looked at the clock...10:30 HOLY SHIT IM LATE FOR SCHOOL!
I pushed my way out of Ryu's arms and changed my clothes. Me being so simple minded, I didn't notice I woke him up. I stopped changing and looked in Ryu's direction. He was facing the wall and I smiled. At least he's not a complete pervert.
"Uh...sorry I forgot I woke you up..." I said slowly.
The thought hit me, I woke him up last night too. My face turned a new shade of red and I immidately left the room.
(Ryu's POV)
I chose to ignore her antics and tried to distract her from painful thoughts about Tadase. As she was making homemade pancakes, I wrapped my arms around her waist and studied the cooking.
"Can you add chocolate chips to my pancakes, please?" I asked sweetly.
"Let me go, baka!" just the reaction I wanted to hear!
I playfully kissed her cheek and pouted, "I don't wanna!" And held on tighter.
Amu struggled, but finally gave up in about five minutes. Ami came in and smiled at me even though she was jealous that I was holding Amu. I winked at her and gave her an approving look. Her young smile got wider and I thought she understood what I meant. Even if she didn't all she knew was that I wasn't gone, I was here like she hoped.
"Amuuuu-chan...I want chocolate chips in mine!" I whined like a little child.
She was so warm, I wanted to stay like this forever. Maybe one day it would-WHAT THE HELL AM I THINK? AMU ISNT MY LITTLE HOUSE WIFE, SHES A FRIEND TAKING CARE OF ME! STUPID STUPID THOUGHTS GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY MIND! I let Amu go and huddled into a little ball hugging my knees. The two sisters looked at me with confusion, and my face was a real bright red.
(Amu's POV)
"Can you add chocolate chips to my pancakes please?" Ryu asked sweetly.
"Let me go, baka!" I shouted.
He kissed my cheek and I got a weird butterfly sensation in my stomach, I could feel his eyes on my pouting, "I don't wanna!"
I struggled in his arms but gave up, I remembered that he was still slightly ingured. What was I his little house-wife? I blushed with pleasure at the thought. WAIT I DID NOT JUST SAY THAT ABOUT THE CAT LIKE BAKA PERVERT! Right as I thought this, Ryu had let me go and was huddled into a ball holding his head. When he saw Ami and I staring at him, he blushed a bright red. This was the first time I saw him blush, I huddled in front of him taking a picture with my cellphone. His blush grew even brighter as I smiled lovingly at the picture.
"Delete that!" Ryu shouted at me.
"Never," I purred.
He looked at me in surprise and ducked his head. He was hiding something, I just don't know what.
"Hey, there's cake over there, let's have some!" Ami suggested.
We each took a piece of cake. I took a piece of strawberry while the other two took a piece of chocolate fudge. After a few hours Ryu and I headed to school together, everyone was staring at us in awe whispering, just the way they did when I came to school with Raven.
Raven...I suddenly felt cold and dark. I pushed the thought of him away with happy thoughts. The first thing that came to my mind was Ryu, I was sure Ikuto would come first but I guess not. My thoughts drifted to the sensation of having his lips against my cheek. I blushed and shook my head, don't think about that! Don't think about that! Oddly, I was filled up with warmth and light, I guess mission accomplished!
I sat down in my chair in class and looked out the window, and my eyes widened. Raven was on the school grounds staring back at me...0.0 dun dun duuuuuun! I bit my lower lip and tried to look away from the window. Why was Raven here?
(Raven's POV)
I quit this school a few days ago and now I was biding my time at Easter covering for Ryu. He was happy right now and I'm glad he hasn't hurt Amu yet. I had picked up Tadase's body from the police offices and brought it to Easter. I thought of my company to be a strange science lab and Mr. Gozen was the mad scientist. I sighed, with luck Tadase will stay dead, but what he didn't know was that his twin sister, Rachel (===if u know me well u know where this character is going), was locked up in a tank in a a deep dooming sleep. I looked up the classroom windows to see Amu staring down at me, I was dumbfounded.
I smiled up to her and disappeared into thin again...
-After School-(7;40PM)
I had decided to take a walk around town instead of having awkward moments with Ryu. My mind was still clouded with thoughts of Raven. It started to rain outside and I didn't bring an umbrella. The water felt so refreshing, and oddly I started to hear music...It was Hell's Whisper (I do not own)...I danced round and round in the empty streets. I somehow ended up laying in a park bench, so I must've been dancing for twenty minutes. I could faintly see what color the sky was, a deep dark midnight blue. My thoughts wandered to Ikuto, I always wondered what happened to him or more precisely how it happened. Utau said him being kidnapped. If only I could talk to Raven. I touched my neck and all I felt was my own bare skin.
I panicked where was my necklace. I started to run all over the place looking for it. I sobbed, I promise him I would never take it off. I was on my knees on the ground, I broke my promise, I lost one of the last items of Ikuto. I looked at the ring...Ikuto. The rain started to clear up and I decided to go to Ikuto's grave, I caught a bus and rode all the way to Yokohama. This is the place where Ikuto had grown up when his father was still with them. I finally arrived hours later and fell asleep by his gave...
(Ryu's POV)
Where the hell is she? Ami was already running all over town with Utau looking for Amu. Nagihiko and Rima were asking around out of town and Kukai was with me. My phone buzzed, please be Amu...please be Amu!
TEXT: Utau: Check Yokohama! I can't believe none of us thought of that place!-U
"Yokohama?" I asked Kukai.
Kukai hit his head, "Of she's there! There's no other place you find her!"
"But why Yokohama?" I asked.
"That's where Ikuto's grave is." Kukai replied.
"Oh." I replied and stayed silent.
We arrived hours later and they dropped me off, telling me where to go.
"Aren't you coming?" I asked.
"Nope, the group called and told me to meet them!" Kukai shouted as he drove farther away.
"Then, how will we get home?" I shouted.
"I don't know think of something, Natsuki!" Kukai shouted and drove off.
Great just my luck, I'm stranded in a cemetery.
I started to walk around the cemetery, following Kukai's instructions.
Not long after did I find Amu sprawled around Tsukiyomi's grave. Oddly I had a watched feeling this whole walk and decided to ignore it. Who would be watching me, and even if they dare to come out and knock me out, I'll kill them in one minute flat. I grinned to myself, I haven't killed anyone in weeks which to Raven was a relief. I examined Tsukiyomi's grave, it was glass, but looked bullet proof. It seemed clear but you could see the layer of smooth whitish blue marble underneath. Incased into the glass was a picture of Tsukiyomi. He was smiling and in the picture was Amu wrapping his arms around him. I felt a pang of jealously.
I heard a twig snap behind me and readied my hand to move to the knife in my left pocket. I looked around, no one. I slowly picked up Amu and left the cemetery. This place was starting to freak me out!
(Raven's POV)
Was that a look of jealousy I just saw? I snickered to myself and moved forward. SNAP! Shit, way to go genius! You spooked him and now he's running off. So much for that plan, I edged forward to examine the grave, I saw what made Ryu jealous and laughed. Amu was in for a long night.
(Amu's POV)
I had an odd feeling that I was floating...I was drifting back to sleep.
-Dreaming-
I was laying on the most comfortable patch of grass under a cherry blossom tree, the day was absolutely wonderful. I got up and stretched my legs, I swear it was night last time my eyes were open and I was by Ikuto's grave!
"Amu?" A voice called.
I decided to ignore the voice.
"Ammmmuuuu!"
It was a velvet voice and it was very hard to resist answering.
"Amu-chan?"
The cherry blossom petals started to fall around me and I was suddenly in pale white blue. It was a beautiful dress that showed off my um...womanly features. I twirled around in the lovely gown and ended up in someones arms. Then I was kissed.
-End of dream!-
I woke up to find Ryu kissing me lightly on the lips. I pulled away.
"Shit! I thought I could get away with that." Ryu said quietly.
"Don't touch me! Let me go, baka!" I shouted.
"In that case fine!" He said curtly and DROPPED me.
"Ow! What the hell was that for?" She shouted at me.
"Young ladies shouldn't be using that kind of language." Ryu smirked.
"Whatever! Perverts shouldn't be taking advantages of young ladies who take care of them!" I said standing in front of him.
"Amd why is that-OWWWWWWWW!" Ryu moaned in pain.
I had kicked him in a place where men don't like to be kicked.
"Because they will receive a very special punishment." I said sweetly and walked ahead.
Ryu grumbled along the way back and I thought about Ami. She must be worried sick about me and I looked at the time. 12:34...shit I was getting really sleepy. Luckily we were near a motel.
"Have money on you?" I asked.
"Yeah, I'll get us a room," he said reading my mind,"Wait out here."
"Kay." I replied and hummed a few tunes.
After humming a third song, Ryu came out with the room keys. We walked over to the suite and I looked inside. Before Ryu had opened the door I noticed how he was hiding his smirk. I regretted not going in with him to choose a room.
"Ryu, what the hell is this?" I asked blankly.
For you see the perverted baka had chosen a one-bedroom suite.
"A room, just like you asked." Ryu replied cleverly.
Clever my ass!
"But, Why a one bedroom suite?" I asked.
"Becuase that's all I can afford!" Ryu said innocently.
"I...but...it's...uh...NEVERMIND!" I yelled.
Ryu came dangerously close to me and whispered, "Plus, I like sleeping next you Amu-chan. You always cuddle me."
My jaw dropped, what the heck did he just say? Wait was was I thinking this?
"What the heck did you just say?" I asked.
"You heard me, Strawberry." Ryu replied.
(Ryu's POV)
"You heard me, Strawberry." I replied.
"What was that?" She asked again.
"Come on Amu, admit it, you LOVE snuggling me." I teased.
"SHUT UP!" Amu yelled and charged at me.
Somehow I loved where this was going.
"Oof!" I said involuntarily.
I looked up to find Amu on top of me again, but sadly I wasn't shirtless this time. What a waste. Oh well I could take it off anytime I wanted. Amu was blushing madly, but seemed reluctant to move from her spot. I mean nothing was holding her back, she was just on me.
"Like the position Amu-chan?" I asked slyly.
"You wish, pervert!" Amu replied.
"Then why won't you get off me? I mean not that I don't LOVE our positon, but nothings holding you back, sweetheart!" I stated.
Her blush darkened, "Shut up!"
She still didn't move, so I turned her over so now that I was on top.
"Should have gotten off when you had the chance," I said playfully and kissed her forehead.
"Let me go, Ryu!" she said struggling to break free.
Amu was lying dangerously close adn she was securely holding my shoulders, dirty thoughts ran through my mind and I couldn't help but stare at those honey angel eyes. Amu squeaked as I moved my hands down to her waist and gave her a tiny squeeze. I breathed on her neck and Amu whimpered. Pulling back I looked at her face, I didn't mean to scare her. She was torturous for her scent was overpowering to me, my will power ws dwindling. Finally, when I could take no more, I lowered my face to hers and kissed lips tasted like ripe strawberries. Realizing what I had just done, I pulled back quickly and sat on the bad with my back to her.
She blushed and grabbed a pillow and one of the thicker blankets.
"What are you doing?" I asked curiously.
"Making my bed, night!"
"Amu, I paid for this room and you will sleep in this bed! I'll sleep in on the floor, ok?" I asked.
"No, ugh...we can...uh...b-both sleep on the bed. That way your satisfied and I can pay you back for buying the r-room." She replied.
"Did the cool and spicy Hinamori Amu just say she'd willingly sleep with me?" I asked teasingly.
"Sleep next to you, baka!" Amu said.
"You have such a perverted mind Amu-chan, I didn't mean THAT...unless you want to, I mean I'm more than willing." I chuckled.
Amu's face flushed and I smiled at her and motioned to the bed. She hopped in there and encased herself in the blanket, I laid there next to her and hugged her close to me. To my surprise she didn't struggle, so I happily buried my face in her soft-sweet smelling hair. I heard her sigh (?) in content...wait CONTENT? My smile grew and I ignored my need to tease her. I drifted off to sleep...
-NEXT MORNING-6:47 AM (Amu's POV)
I loved this feeling, so warm...I wanted every inch of my body covered in it. I turned around and buried my face into the warmth. I adjusted myself a few times b4 I found the perfect position.
"Done moving, princess?" Ryu asked.
Shit. I did it again!
"Yes and we have to get back back home!" I said curtly and went out the door.
(hour later)
"You know," Ryu said softly, "Next week is spring break."
"Mhmm." I replied.
"Wanna hang out sometime during the break?" he asked calmly.
Did he just ask me out?
"Uhhhh...sorry gonna be busy the whole time." I replied lying.
"Oh...ok. No sweat. Maybe some other time. But if you change your mind I'm at the Hakumaru Beach all week. Just ask for Natsuki." Ryu instructed.
"Sure, didn't know cats liked water." I teased.
Ryu chuckled, "They don't but guys do like seeing girls in bikinis."
I gave him a disgusted look and moved on.
-SPRING BREAK-
I had called everyone up! No one had some extra time to hang out! So here I was home alone wasting my spring break! Why am I home alone u ask, well let me tell you!
(flash back-last Friday)
I came home from school and looked around the house. No one was here!
I went to the fridge and grabbed some strawberry pineapple juice and there on the counter was a note.
Dear Amu-chan,
Sorry we forgot to tell you last night, but you were so busy with homework we didn't want to bother you. So we are probably still on the plane as you read this. Three tickets only, and we would have taken you to Italy too, but you have school. Ami wanted to come study cooking pasteries with us for a while, I hope you don't mind, we'll keep Ami safe. We'll be back by June!
-XOXO Naomi, Geri, and Ami
So I'm alone no money was left for me? WTF!
(End of flashback)
So there you have, I'm alone basically with only the money in my pocket to spend on food. Which frankly was nothing. I looked around for some options and suddenly thought of Ryu. Didn't he say I could go to the beach if I got bored? I called Ryu, and yes I do have his number.
"Hello?"
"Ryu?"
"Amu?"
"Uh..hi. Can I still come over to the beach with you?"
"Sure, Amu. Pick you up soon."
