Skyl3r-M0on: Okay I swear I'm not that slow at writing...I just take a lot of breaks in between...

Ikuto: Which makes you slow

Skyl3r-M0on: Which also makes you a pain in my ass

Ikuto: But you love me

Skyl3r-M0on: But Amu loves you more

Amu: Leave me out of this and just read the story!

I finally pulled away to breathe and looked up at him with hooded eye-lids. His eyes were still closed and he was breathing heavy, his warm breath fanning my face. It wasn't until I felt the hand on my hip fiddling with the hem of my shirt did I realize the kind of position we were in.

He was laying in between my legs with them wound around his hips and my arms around his neck. If someone were to walk in it would be hard to explain what was happening without it sounding like we were going to do the deed. Which was definitely not on my to do list.

I unwound my arms and legs from him and noticed that his eyes were now open and looking down at me with such intensity it had me squirming. Slowly, I sat up was finally eye level with him, the intensity never wavered for a second. It was like a mixture of lust and love but I had no idea whether one overpowered the other or not and I didn't want to find out invade the outcome wasn't in my favor.

His hand found the back of my neck and he pulled me into another kiss, but I didn't push him away, I responded but stayed on my toes in case he tried anything.

"Amu..." He said softly when he pulled away, he still stayed close though. I could still feel his lips brushing mine when he spoke. " I lov-" I shut him up with a kiss.

I wasn't ready to hear that yet. Not now at least. I didn't want him saying those 3 words and then leaving me the next day. I don't think my heart could handle that, especially now that I was starting to get attached. That's what I hated about letting people in, it meant getting attached and risking losing them.

"I need to go take a shower." I said after pulling away. Attempting to get off the bed, I was pulled back down. This time I was laying on top of Ikuto. Our legs were tangled together and I was laying flat on his chest, my arm only propping me up a bit.

"No stay." He said snuggling his face in the crook of my neck. His warm breath tickled and I giggled.

"No I need to shower."

"But Amu!"

"No buts, I'll be back right after."

"Fine but make sure you stay naked when after the shower."

I chuckled. "Not happening bud."

"You're no fun." He had the cutest little pout and I had to keep from kissing him again.

"Sorry neko-chan," I said leaning in till our noses touched. "Now let me go please."

"Fine." He sighed before quickly pecking me on the lips and finally letting me go.

Ikuto P.O.V.

My chest ached as I watched her walk away. I knew she was coming back but I didn't want her every leaving my side. That might come out as really clingy but that girl has completely wormed her way into my heart and there's no chance of her leaving.

I've never felt this strongly about a girl so I could tell that this time it wasn't the head between my legs talking. If anything it wasn't even my brain talking, it was my heart and I wasn't about to ignore it. I love Hinamori Amu.

She was my everything and I could only hope that she felt the same way. I sighed. Well I was sure she wasn't. I mean she stopped me from saying it just a little while ago and she had been pretty pissed about the Utau thing, so I don't really expect her to love me. At this moment at least, but I plan on making her fall in love with me. I won't rest until I hear those three little words come out of her mouth.

The Next Morning...

The next morning I woke up and Amu wasn't cuddled up next me like she was last night. After her shower she came back into my room and we just laid and talked for hours. Not about anything in particular but just completely random things. Like somehow we managed to start talking about history and roughly around half an hour were talking about what we liked on our pizzas.

It was weird. I've never talked to anyone like that. Not even my brother and we were really close. But with Amu it was different. I could say anything about whatever she I can be sure that she's listening, paying attention and is ready to reply incase I ask her for her opinion. I've never met a person like that, but I've already come to terms with the fact that she's different. Good different, but still different. It was basically what I loved about her, well one of the things I loved about her.

I heard cluttering in the kitchen and decided to get up. Walking to the washroom I did my morning routine and brushed my teeth before walking out into the kitchen. There were two plates sitting on the island with scrambled eggs and french toast on them. Amu was sitting in front of the plates and was munching away.

Sitting down, I joined her and we ate in silence and I didn't mind. The food was really good, this was the first time I've ever had Amu's cooking and for how basic it was, it was really good. Once we finished we were out the door and on our way to school.

We arrived to Rima and Nagi greeting us at the front doors. Him and I walked behind the girls as they caught up with each other since they've basically been apart for nearly 2 months. We silently followed behind, every now and then listening in. These girls were freaking crazy. At one point I heard Rima ask Amu how long it would take her arm hair to grow back if she shaved it, but instead of Amu looking at her like she was freaking nuts, she just nonchalantly replied by saying 'I don't know, maybe like a week tops.'

I shook my head. Nagi noticed and chuckled. "Our girlfriends are completely bonkers."

I chuckled and rubbed the back of my neck. "Ha, yeah I wish. Amu isn't my girlfriend."

"Oh sorry man," He said patting my back sympathetically. "I'm sure she'll open up soon enough."

"Naw, she's opened up already," I clarified. "the real problem is that I'm too pussy to ask her out."

By now the girls were far ahead and couldn't hear a word we were saying.. "Why?"

I shrugged. "Well yesterday she kind of caught that new chick and I making out on the couch."

"Damn, that Utau chick?" He said in disbelief. Oh so people already knew about her? "Damn she's hot."

Nagi suddenly froze and stared ahead. I followed his gaze and saw Rima death glaring with so much intensity that if looks could kill he'd be 6ft under. Damn that girl had ears like a mutt. He blew her a kiss and she lifted her hand turned it into a fist as if catching the kiss, before throwing the kiss on the ground and stomping on it.

"Guess who's sleeping in the dog house tonight?" I said trying to hold back a laugh. He chuckled and ran a hand through his hair.

"How the hell did she hear that?"

"It's beyond me man." I said patting him on the back.

Time Skip

During lunch I went home to go grab my science text book instead of having lunch with Amu like I wanted. I really had to study for that test

. I walked up to our door when I noticed someone banging and knocking on it. They were yelling a string of profanities and threatening to break down the door. I walked a little closer and got a better look at the guy and noticed that it was that damn father of hers. That man was so persistant.

I didn't have time for this. I'd flunk the test is I had to but I refused to have another encounter with that monster. So instead of confronting him, I just decided to call the police.

"Hello 911, what's your emergency?" The operator said.

"Yeah there is a man yelling and screaming next door and he sounds really dangerous." I explained to her.

"Whats the address?" I gave her the address and she said that 2 police officers would be on their way shortly. That gave me enough time to leave. I wasn't exactly on the cops good side, haven't been for like the last 6 years.

Once I got back to school I immediately met up with Amu. Lunch was just finishing and I was now walking her to her next class when she suddenly stopped. She pulled out her phone and looked at the caller id with a confused look. It was a blocked number, but she answered it anyways.

"Hello?" She said confused. However that confusion was completely whipped off when she heart the voice on the other line. I couldn't hear anything though, but based on the look on her face, she wasn't happy to hear that voice. "What the hell do you want?"

"What were you doing at my house to begin with and how did you know I lived there?" That was a pretty clear hint that it was her father.

"No I'm not bailing you out." She said sternly, her jaw locked in place. "I already told you that I don't want you in my life so get lost. You can rot in jail for all I care you arrogant scum."

After that she just hung up. She looked furious.

"Was that your dad?" I asked. I knew the answer but it didn't hurt to ask.

"Yeah how'd you know?"

"I saw him at the apartment earlier when I went home for lunch." I explained. "He was banging on the door yelling for you and I was too tired to deal with him so I just called the cops."

She nodded. "Thanks, good plan by the way. Hopefully they'll keep him locked up."

I grabbed her hand and pulled her down the hall as I continued to walk her to her next class. She tugged on my arm and pulled me to a stop. "I don't want to go to class." I nodded, understanding what she meant. I turned us around and guided us through a hidden flight of stairs that let to the roof top patio. I like going here when I wanted to think, and lately I've been bringing Amu here whenever I just wanted to spend time with her. She didn't mind, and neither did I.

Time Skip

Before I knew it the day was over and everyone was filing out the school, but Amu and I decided to stay on the roof a little longer. We were both laying on the bench under the sun shelter. She was laying on my chest while I played with her hair.

"So how were your parents when you were a kid?" She asked. We had been talking about her childhood before her mother passed away and I could tell by the tone of her voice that her mom was the most important person in her life, and to think that she'll never see her again must've killed her inside.

"Uh my parents were fine." I said nonchalantly. I mean there was more to it, but I didn't think it was really important. "They didn't talk much even before the split up but I just kind of stayed with my brother."

"Oh you have a brother?" She lifted her head and turned it so that her chin was resting on my chest and she was looking straight up at me.

"Yeah." I answered.

"Where is he now?" She asked slightly tilting her head in the cutest way. I literally had to hold back from leaning down and devouring her lips.

"He went to university straight after graduating." I pulled her up higher on my chest and she propped herself up with her hands flat on my chest. "Now, enough about that."

I took her face in my hands and pulled her down and our lips met in a heated kiss. One hand wound itself through her hand and then other slipped down her waist till my arm was wrapped around her pulling her closer. This girl was so intoxicating it drove my senses wild. She always spelled like strawberries and for some reason, every time our we kissed she even tasted like them. It drove me insane with lust but I've managed to hold back for her. I didn't want to pressure her into something she wasn't ready for and even if it meant that we didn't have sex till marriage, I was willing to wait.

She honestly meant that much to me.

It was hard, but I managed to pull away first. Maybe this was a good time to ask her. Maybe not to date, but to go on a date.

"So Amu." I said trailing off.

"So Ikuto." So mocked while smirking down at me. Damn she was sexy when she smirked. The way her lips shot up slightly in the right hand corner and the way her eyes shown with mischief drove me insane. But I had to stop thinking about that. I need to concentrate.

"Would you do me the honor of going on a date with me?" I asked formerly.

"Why of course Ikuto." She placed a chaste kiss on my lips. "I would love to."

"Good, cause I wasn't gonna give you much of a choice." I tease before pulling her down for another kiss.

She is the girl of my dreams and I have the luck of living with her. I have never been more grateful in my life.

Ikuto: I thought I was gonna get laid!

Skyl3r-M0on: HA! Yeah no. Not happening.

Amu: Not before marriage bub!

Skyl3r-M0on: Couldn't have said it better myself. R&R :D