The next day, Amu was feeling sick. When she came downstairs for breakfast, her mother noticed something was up.
"Amu-chan, are you feeling ok this morning?"
"Hai." Amu murmured. She began to make herself some cereal and used orange juice instead of milk.
"Amu-chan, you are definitely not feeling well." Mama put her hand on Amu's forehead.
"Amu! You're burning up! Go back to bed and I will bring you some breakfast and medicine."
"Hai." Amu went back upstairs and flopped back into bed.
"What is going on with me? I was feeling fine yesterday. At least until Ikuto came along." Amu thought. Ikuto. What was she going to do? And what about Tadase? She can't go around making any rash decisions. Should she tell Tadase? That would probably make him angry with Ikuto and not trust Amu. And it would break his heart. Amu didn't want to hurt Tadase, he was her friend after all. Friend. Was that actually all he was? Amu wasn't sure.
"Amu-chan, here's some breakfast." Mama said, coming into her room. "There's some fever medicine as well. Take two spoonfuls every 2 hours ok? I have to run some errands, will you be alright staying here alone? Papa and Ami have gone to the amusement park and won't be back until dinner. You just rest alright?" Said Mama.
"Hai Mama, I will be fine. Thank you for breakfast." Said Amu.
"You're welcome. Now get some rest. I will be back later." Mama said closing the door.
Amu took the tray of food and began to eat. There was toast, eggs, and even bacon. After she finished, she took the medicine and fell asleep.
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When Amu woke up, a pair of dark blue eyes was staring down at her. Ikuto. Amu gasped and pulled her covers over her head hoping that she was imagining it.
"Ikuto I better not see you when I come out." She said groaning. She slowly lifted her covers.
And he wasn't there.
"Was I really just imagining it? Amu asked herself, confused. Suddenly, she heard the oven turn on and soon smelled something good. "Mama's home early." She thought. She heard her footsteps come upstairs and then knock on her door.
"Come in." Amu called.
The door opened and in walked Ikuto carrying a tray of soup, a slice of bread, and some water.
"Ikuto?! What are you doing here?!" Amu exclaimed.
"Why Amu, I thought it was obvious. I'm bringing you lunch since my little strawberry is sick." Ikuto smirked. He brought the tray over and sat on her bed. He began to spoon the soup and tried to feed it to her.
"Ikuto! I can feed myself!"
"Ah. Ah. Ah. You are sick, so I get to feed you." Ikuto said matter-of-factly.
Amu glared at him, but complied.
"I don't understand you." She said between bites.
"Why's that?"
"You know I'm dating Tadase, but you still flirt with me more than ever. Don't you guys have some code against that?"
"Maybe." Ikuto sighed. "But I don't think he's right for you, so this is my way of saying so."
"Is this his way of saying "it should be me not him?" Or is he acting like an older brother? Has this all been an act?" She wondered.
"Well, it's not working, because Tadase knows about none of this." Said Amu.
"Which proves my point that he's not paying enough attention to notice." Said Ikuto. "Here, eat this." Ikuto held up another spoon of soup. Amu complied.
"Tadase is busy with school and class president. We still talk everyday at lunch and just a week ago he took me on a very nice date." Said Amu, trying to stick up for him.
"Is that so? Yet he knows I'm back and was perfectly fine with you going on a date with me, who was his rival."
"Was? Not anymore? Then it really is all an act." Amu thought. Now she was hurt. She thought that kiss meant something, people usually don't go around kissing for the heck of it. Well, unless you're some wacko. Ikuto was different, but he wasn't some crazy person. That baka neko. Toying with an innocent girl's feelings. He knew that Amu always took things seriously, that's how he was able to tease her so much. Who would do something that low? Him obviously. But... Yoru loved Miki. And they were Amu and Ikuto's would-be selves. Did that mean... Ikuto and Amu love each other without knowing it? Maybe it never was an act. Amu remembered Miki telling her that she loved Ikuto. Could that really be true? She was now more confused than ever. Did Ikuto love her? And did she actually love him? Maybe her mind was playing tricks.
"Amu, what are you thinking about?" Ikuto asked.
"Just how you are always so confusing and always complicating my life." She said, not wanting to say more. Ikuto already knew by the look in her eyes. It was amazing that he could still do that after all the years they had been separated.
"Then let me clear things up." He said quietly, leaning in close.
He brought his lips to hers and kissed her. The kiss was again tender, but simple, as if Amu would break if he did anything more than that. After a few seconds he broke away. Amu couldn't speak. Her golden eyes were wide and her mouth was parted slightly. Ikuto smiled. A real smile. He poured the medicine for Amu and fed it to her, while she was still frozen. Soon she came slightly out of her daze.
"Lay down." Ikuto whispered in her ear. She did. Ikuto tucked her in and kissed her forehead, Amu almost asleep.
"Goodnight Amu-koi." he whispered. Then he silently went to her balcony and jumped off, leaving Amu to rest.
Awwwww. I thought this was cute. Of course, it makes things a little harder for Amu ("Yeah thanks"- Amu) but it's still sweet. I wonder how Amu is going to tell Tadase... Hmmmm. I will have to think about that. Anyway, please review! It means so so much and really makes my day. ^_^
-Princessa Mia
