Hey all! Yes, this is chapter 14. Why? Because it is. I really like Rimahiko. My Amuto obsession has been dying down at bit (I still like them though) and a few other obsessions have been taking place.

One: Rima is too cute to not be a main character in Shugo Chara!

Two: Ryuuji and Taiga from Toradora! Are so adorable! X3 Felt I should share that.

Anyways, I don't own Shugo Chara. Owned by Peach-Pit!

Normal POV

It's the end of November…

Nagihiko stared at the clock. School was close to ending, but not close enough. He wanted to see Rima before she left for her trip to America to visit her father. She told him that her parents' divorce was finally going into a divorce-like state because her father was moving to America. She opted to go with him, to help him settle in.

"Now class, complete the problems at the bottom of the page." Nagihiko sighed and opened his Mathematics textbook. After he completed the easy equations, he looked out the window, and smiled. Their art project had gotten an A plus.

Flashback

Nagihiko and Rima sat in the classroom, anxious feelings controlling their bodies. As they watched the students present their feelings of love and receive their harsh grades from the teachers, they began to wonder if their picture would be any good.

The teacher sighed. She was a usually cheerful woman, but today she was rather upset. She slammed a fist onto her desk causing every student to jump in their skin.

"I told you guys you had a month, and yet, you bring me back such sloppy work! Hopefully, the remaining students will present me something worthwhile!" Nagihiko and Rima exchanged looks. They were the remaining students. "Fujisaki-kun, Mashiro-san, present your photograph!"

Rima and Nagihiko wasted no time in setting up. Rima smoothed her skirt down and the two faced the class. Nagihiko looked at Rima. She smiled at him. He smiled back. He then removed the cover.

Everyone gasped, including the teacher.

The picture was incredible. Rima's hands caressed Nagihiko's cheeks as he looked down at her, eyes full of sorrow and pain. She looked up at him, her honey eyes full of love and hopefulness. His hands were at his sides and wrapped within bandages, his arms covered in scars, and his face sporting a scar from underneath his eyes to his cheek. Their clothes clung to their body from the rain that soaked them in the background. The picture was in grayscale.

"The picture's theme is that you should love someone for all of their flaws, and not just for the perfections."

"We chose this theme because we got to learn about ourselves a bit better." Nagihiko smiled at Rima. She blushed and looked away. "And we learned about ourselves together."

"What a wonderful picture. The grayscale really brings out the emotion and the feelings from within this photograph." The teacher clapped her hands together and smiled. "Finally! A decent photograph! A plus for the both of you!"

End of Flashback

He smiled to himself. He and Rima had done a really good job on the photograph and their hard work paid off. Although there were some bumps along the way, everything was alright.

Nagihiko watched as Rima and Amu shared their emotional goodbyes to each other. Amu had cried a little bit and even Rima choked on her words. The two laughed at each other.

"I'll only be gone for a little while. I'll be coming back before Christmas. And I'll bring you a souvenir," Rima told Amu as she hugged her pinkette friend. Amu hugged back and sighed.

"I know. Text me lots of picture, okay?" Rima nodded and smiled at Amu. She looked at Ikuto, who leaned against the school gate, staring from the distance. She pointed at him.

"If you hurt or get Amu pregnant, I'll come back and kick your ass," she warned. Amu blushed. Ikuto chuckled and gave her a thumb's up.

"Wouldn't dare." Rima smiled and face Nagihiko. He smiled at her when she walked up to him. She then hugged him. He hugged back, tight. He didn't want her to go, but it would only be a little while. Just a little while.

"…don't stay too long. I'll miss you," he whispered into her ear. He then kissed her cheek. Rima sighed.

"I won't be, I promise….and when I come back, we'll go on that date." Nagihiko chuckled and nodded. The two released each other and stared at each other lovingly. "See you later."

"Later." Rima gave him a final stare before turning on her heels and stepping into her limo. The black car drove off and Amu and Ikuto walked down the block, hand in hand. Nagihiko smiled at the two.

"Hopefully, that'll be Rima and I."

Rima's POV

The limo was already packed with my luggage. Dad was going to meet me at the airport. After I came home, Mom and Dad sat me down, and explained to me that Dad was leaving Japan and going to America. Mom also said that we would be moving into the fancy condo she wanted. I smiled then.

Although they were divorced, at least I wouldn't have to deal with their fighting anymore.

We arrived at the airport fairly quickly. It was colder now, being it was the end of November, so I wore jeans, cute wedge boots, and a long pea coat. The driver removed my luggage and smiled at me as I took it.

"Have fun, Rima-chan," he said. I smiled at him and proceeded into the airport. I knew where I was supposed to go. Terminal 35-B for the flight from Japan to New York, America. I've always wanted to go to New York. And since we were rich, I could do a lot of shopping.

I went through security and did all of the proper procedures. I then look up at the flight schedules. The flight isn't for another two hours, so I had some time to kill. I was about to text Amu when I spotted my Dad. He was holding hands with another woman. She looked way too young. The two walked up to me, smiling and giggling together.

"Rima," Dad began, "this is Oyama Sae and she's my girlfriend. She'll be joining us on the trip."

Realization hit me hard like a bat to a baseball and struck a homerun. I couldn't believe it. I could just not believe it. I just had to ask a few questions before I confirmed anything.

"Hello," I greeted politely, "it's nice to meet you." She smiled. Although I could tell she was an older woman, she looked too young to date my dad. He was in his early forties after all. "So…how long have you and Dad been dating?"

"Rima, let's not—" But Sae interrupted him.

"You didn't tell her, Kazu?" He looked down, ashamed. She looked at me and smiled. "We've been dating for about four years." Oh shit.

"…do you have a daughter?"

"Yes. Oyama Yui." I could've passed out right then, but I settled for gasping loudly.

"You…you…you were the woman who ruined my mother and father's relationship! You cheated on Mom!" I shouted. People began to look at us. Sae looked baffled and Dad looked angry. "How could you cheat on Mom?"

"Rima, quiet!" I faced the woman. I would've drop kicked her if it wasn't for the fact that Dad was angry.

"You ruined our relationship and your little slut of a daughter caused me hell back at school!"

"Rima, that's enough!" Dad bellowed. Sae looked hurt, but like I gave a fuck. She ruined Mom and Dad's relationship. And Dad ruined it too. He cheated on Mom.

"How could you, Dad?"

"…well I guess telling her the news now would only anger her further," Sae murmured. Luckily, I heard her. I faced her, eyes narrowed, and tears pricking my eyes.

"What news?" Dad looked at Sae and she sighed.

"We're getting married."

Then I passed out.

When I woke up, we were in the airport infirmary, and I was lying on a bed. Dad was sitting at my side, glaring at me. Sae was sitting next to him, rubbing his hand. He held her hand tight. I shot up and began to sob. I was so sad and hurt. Everything was wrong. Again.

"Rima, Rima!" Dad shouted. He took me by the shoulders. "We missed our flight because of you! Now we have to wait until midnight tonight!"

"And that's all you can think about?" I shout. "You're such an asshole!"

"Rima, you—"

"Stop, Kazu!" Sae looked at me and smiled warmly. I glared death at the woman. She touched my shoulder and I glared at her hand. Perfectly manicured nails and warm skin. I smacked her hand away and got off of the bed. My luggage was near the wall.

"Don't touch me! I…I'm not going anymore!" I grabbed my luggage and ran out of the infirmary. My luggage fumbled behind me. I didn't care. I heard Dad calling after me, but I looked forward. I ran out and spotted an empty cab. I ran up to him, reached into my purse, and shoved one hundred dollars into his hand.

"Keep the change! Just get me the hell out of here!" He began to pack my luggage into the car. I saw Dad looking around for me. As soon as I closed the door, Dad was banging on the car door, and the driver was getting in.

"Open the door, Rima!" I shook my head no. The driver began to drive off. As we exited the airport, I saw Dad stand there with a look of defeat on his face.

As we drove along the highway, I had my knees pulled up to my chest and my hands covering my ears in fists. I could hear the arguing again. It was so painful, and now I know why they were arguing so much. I couldn't believe Dad cheated on Mom with that slut Yui's mother and now, she's going to become my stepsister. I cried into my knees.

"Driver," I choked out, "take me to Seiyo Academy please."

"Yeah, sure kid." It was silent for a few minutes before he sighed. "How about I take you to get something to eat? You don't look so good."

"…okay."

He was a kind driver. He made a pit stop along the highway and let met get myself a burger, fries, and a milkshake. I explained what happened to him and he felt bad for me and my mother. He told me my reaction wasn't unexpected and that I shouldn't be sad for my father's actions. Something about talking to a complete stranger made you feel better.

After I ate, he continued the journey to Seiyo Academy. Once we got there, I removed my luggage from the car, and waved to him as he drove off. I grabbed my luggage and moved myself to the gate. I stood my luggage along the gate and sat on the ground. The cold, night air cooled me. I was overheated and I felt faint. Everything that happened today was just overwhelming.

I pulled my phone out of my purse and checked the time. It was 1:17 in the morning. Mom would be knocked out—she worked late tonight—and Amu would probably be doing something scandalous with Ikuto. However, it couldn't hurt to try, so I dialed her up. A few rings later, her cheery and bubbly voice picked up. Yeah, her and Ikuto just got finished doing something, considering I heard a moan over the line.

"He-Hello?" she stuttered before giggling. "Ikuto, stop! I'm on the phone! Stop it!"

"Fine, fine. Who is it anyways?"

"Umm…who is this?" Amu asked. I took in a deep breath to keep myself from crying.

"I-It's Rima…" Amu gasped.

"Rima? Are you calling to tell me your in America?" I began to cry. Just the name of the country sent me in a spiral of sadness.

"No…I'm calling because…" I couldn't finish my sentence because I was crying so much.

"Rima, Rima, what happened? Where are you?" I sucked in another breath and shakily wiped my eyes.

"I'm in front of school…oh, Amu, everything is fucked up." I began to sob heavier. Everything was wrong. Everything was just so screwed up.

"What happened? You know what? I'll send my driver to pick you up."

"…thank you."

"Ikuto, get off! I'm in my serious mood right now!"

"Your serious mood isn't any fun at all."

"Yeah, yeah. The driver will be there in a few minutes."

In thirty minutes, I was at Amu's house. As we walked to her room, she told me that Ikuto would be in her room as well and not to tell her mom or dad. She did tell her mom and dad that I needed a place to stay for a while, and they agreed in their sleepiness. Amu wore her silk robe to hide her half naked body.

She opened the door to her room and I saw Ikuto putting on a shirt. Thank goodness he was wearing pants. Amu took my luggage from me and stood it against her closet door. Ikuto watched as I sat on one of Amu's bean bags and grabbed a stuffed bear from her bed. I began to sob uncontrollably into the bear.

"What happened, Rima?" Amu asked soothingly. She sat next to me. I looked up at her, my eyes red and watery. Tear lines ran down my cheeks.

"…the reason m-my parents' divorced was because…my dad….he cheated…with Yui's mom…and they're getting married…and, and I couldn't go…" I said. Amu gasped and hugged me to her. I sobbed into her shoulder.

"I can't believe that, Rima. Really?" I nodded. "You can stay with me as long as you want. I don't doubt that your dad is going to American knowing that you're in such a state."

"The old bastard didn't even care. He was too upset with the fact that I made them miss the flight."

"How cruel…" Amu rocked me side to side. I just let all of my sadness out to her. Ikuto sighed and sat on Amu's bed.

"I'm so sorry, Rima," Amu said.

"That bastard…"

I went to sleep around two in the morning, and Amu and Ikuto joined me. I slept on the bed with Amu and Ikuto was kind enough to sleep on a futon. Around six in the morning, Amu woke Ikuto and I. He kissed her passionately on the lips, and even gave me a hug before he leaped off of Amu's balcony.

"I'll be back around seven thirty," he silently shouted. Amu nodded and blew him a kiss. She closed her balcony doors and turned her attention back to me.

"You can take a shower in my bathroom." I smiled sadly and went into her bathroom. I stripped myself of the dirty clothes from yesterday and stepped into the warm shower. I washed my hair, my body, and sat in the shower. I stared vacantly at the drain. Tears fell down my eyes but I didn't sob.

After my shower, I got dressed in my uniform. Amu washed up, got dressed, and began to style her hair. She pulled her bangs back into a soft bump. She then looked at me with worried eyes. I could understand why—I was brushing my hair slowly. She took the brush from me and began to brush it herself.

"I'm always here for you, Rima," she said soothingly. I managed a smile.

"…thank you, Amu." She then pulled some hair out of my face and clipped it to the side with a barrette in the shape of a bow. After we got ready, we went downstairs, and joined her parents and sister for breakfast. Her sister was about nine and she was a ball of energy. Her mother smiled warmly at me, and her father was busy taking pictures of her sister.

"It'll be alright, Rima-chan," her mother said. "You'll get through this."

"I hope so, Mrs. Hinamori." Seven thirty arrived and the doorbell rang. Amu and I put on our school shoes and she opened the door. There, Ikuto stood in his uniform. He smirked and kissed Amu on the lips. I sighed and waited for the lip locking to end.

"Sorry about that," Amu whispered. I shrugged and we left her house.

At school, I saw everyone at the gate. I saw Nagihiko sharing some laughs with Utau and Yaya. They looked over their shoulders at me and Nagihiko looked surprised.

"Rima-tan! What're you doing here? You're supposed to me in America!" Yaya yelled. I glared at her.

"No shit, Sherlock Holmes." She looked at me, surprised and hurt. I sighed and frowned. "Sorry, I didn't mean that. I'm just…upset."

"Rima? Why are you here?" Nagihiko asked. The shock was evident in his voice. I looked up at him and let the sadness take over my features. His eyes narrowed. Before I could stop it, I was crying again, and loudly. Amu tried to calm me, but I wouldn't stop. "Come on." Nagihiko grabbed my hand and pulled me out of the school grounds. We stood by the gate.

"I'm so upset…" I cried. He cupped my cheeks.

"What happened, Rima? Did someone pass away?"

"…my father ruined the marriage…he cheated with Yui's mother and they're getting married." Nagihiko's eyes widened. Then he brought me into his embrace.

"It'll be okay. Everything will be okay."

School went by slowly. I managed to survive through it, however. Afterschool, Amu and Nagihiko walked with me. When we got the gates, I wanted to vomit when I saw the three people I didn't want to see.

Yui, Sae, and Dad. Or should I say slut, bigger slut, and lying no good bastard?

"Rima!" Dad called out. I wanted to walk past him. Amu looped an arm through mine, and Nagihiko glared at them. They were great friends, and Nagihiko was...he was amazing as well.

"I don't want to talk to you."

"Please leave Rima alone." Amu shook her head no.

"She told Nagihiko and I about what happened last night. We're not going anywhere," she retorted. Ikuto walked up next to her and whispered something into her ear.

"Rima, please let us explain this to you," Sae cooed. I glared death at her.

"What is there to explain? You're the slut that ruined my family! I hope you're fucking proud!"

"Don't talk to my mom that way!" Yui shouted.

"And the apple doesn't fall from the tree! Shut up you slut!" Yui backed down and rolled her eyes. "I don't want anything to do with you people!"

"Rima, how dare you!" Dad yelled. He stormed up to me and smacked me hard across my face. I began to cry. The stinging was unlike something I've ever felt. This man wasn't my father.

"…I hate you," I said. He looked apologetic and tried to touch me, but I cried in protest. Amu and Nagihiko pulled me away from them and began to walk. No did anything. We just walked away.

And there you have it. All the reasons why, and a few twists. I bet none of you expected THAT! Dun dun dun!

R&R! XD