A/N: Hey, it's been awhile sense I've wrote one of these... I hate my one-shots.... BUT! Some people like them.... And, uh.... Well, this is for those people! Also! I'd like to thank everyone who has reviewed on any of my stories. You guys are awesome!
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"No."
No means no. Everyone's heard that before, right? Right. So tell me, why does it seem like no shouldn't mean no right now?
"Bu-but, Hinamori-san! I-"
"Have an undeniable love for me?"
Tadase nods.
"I don't care."
I walk away, acting like I don't care. Like I'm cool and tough.
I just want to lay in His arms and cry.
He is always there- he always listens. I just turned down the guy I liked in for my reputation. "Cool 'N Spicy."
I run into my house, up the stairs- Mom tells me that He's there. Waiting.
I open my door, slam it shut, and lock it. I see Him on my bed, laying there. He raises his eye brows.
"Amu, you okay?"
I fall to my knees and cry.
I hear Him getting up, walking over to me. He bends down and holds me in His arms. "Shh, it's okay..." He coos.
I know that I don't- and never did- love Tadase. It was a stupid school-girl crush. But it still hurts.
I cry harder and shake my head. He asks what happened.
"Tadase," I mutter.
He stiffens. "Amu, I can't help you with this. I'm sorry."
He starts to get up to leave.
"No!" I shout, grabbing His hand. "J-just stay. Please."
He sighs and swoops me into his arms, caring me like a bride to my bed.
"Wha-what are you d-doing?"
"Don't worry," He soothes. "I'm not going to go away."
I nod. He places me gently on one side of my bed, and He lays on the other.
"Amu."
I look up. His eyes lock onto mine, and He utters one simple demand. "Say my name."
I'm beyond shocked. He actually noticed that I was not saying His name?
"Tadase."
"No, not his name. My name. Amu, please."
He's begging now.
"I- I can't."
He turns away from me. "I love you, Amu. For who you are, not like Tadase. Tadase loves your outer character."
There is a lump in my throat and my eyes sting again. I try to keep my voice strong, but it cracks and wavers. "I know."
"Do you really?"
"You've told me."
He turns back. "I will never give up on you."
Tears roll down my face. "Promise?"
He smiles. "Yeah. I promise. But only if you say my name."
I don't say anything.
He already gave up, what does it matter?
"Amu?"
"Lier."
His eyes narrow. "I am not lying, Amu. No matter what, I'll always be here for you. Call me when you figure that out, okay? When you're ready to say my name."
With that, he leaves.
I love Him.
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My hand never left my phone. He's number one on my speed dial.
I call Him.
"Hello?" He answers.
I swallow.
"Hello?" He repeats.
"H-hey," I utter.
"Amu," He breathes. I can hear a smile in His voice.
"I love you,"I blurt.
"I love you, too, Amu."
"Ikuto." His name tastes different and surprisingly good.
Once I started saying his name, I couldn't stop. It was like saying I love you over and over- he loved it, and I loved it.
I hope I can always say his name.
"Say my name, Amu."
Say My Name, Say My Name.
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A/N: Blah. I don't like this. At all. Forgive me for all suck-y-ness.
