-1Usual

One week has passed since Amu went to visit Souko's grave and her situation with the two Ikuto's hasn't improved much. To be more precise, Amu's plan to help day Ikuto and stop night Ikuto from appearing hasn't been very successful. The house was always lively with Lulu around and day Ikuto, her father treated her pretty much the same as always. The problem came from night Ikuto. She was forced to choose whether to stay away from him or be together with him and she ended up becoming his girlfriend. It was one decision that Amu still didn't know whether it was right or not, but she always was conscious of the immoral and weird idea in dating her own father, even if it was his other personality. That realisation always made her depressed. It was also tiring for her; since she had to date night Ikuto she didn't get much rest at night. She wondered how day Ikuto coped with the lack of sleep. Though she was relieved that on the last few dates she had with night Ikuto, they at least managed to talk normally to each other, more as friends than lovers, since their conversation never stretched beyond the movie they watched or the food they ate. She wondered if night Ikuto actually saw her as a lover at times.

"Amu, are you sleeping again?" Yaya asked, "Or are you daydreaming?"

Amu looked up from her text book at Yaya and blinked.

"Amu, recently you always look so tired at school. Do you get enough sleep?"

"Are you ok?" Tadase walked over to Amu and asked.

Amu rubbed her eyes, "I'm fine. I've just been studying too much."

"I'm glad," Tadase said with a smile, "you really shouldn't push yourself too much though Amu. Exams are ages away."

"Yeah, I guess," Amu said.

"Amu want to go shopping with us?" Nadeshiko asked.

Amu really wanted to go but she was conscious of whether night Ikuto would want to see her. She can never tell when night Ikuto would appear or not, which was becoming quite a problem for her. "I'm busy again tonight," Amu finally muttered, "maybe next time."

"Well, next time you have to come no matter what," Nadeshiko ordered, "it's been awhile since the three of us went out."

"I'm with Nadeshiko this time," Yaya said, "you can't say no next time round."

Amu smiled and nodded. The bell rang and as usual Amu left and headed back home. It was another normal day, with Lulu and Ikuto bickering at the most random things ever. Watching them, Amu would sometimes get jealous of how close Lulu was to Ikuto; sometimes she wished to be closer. Like any of the other nights since she started dating night Ikuto, Amu waited silently in her own bedroom. She would sometimes fall asleep but each time she did, she would try harder to stay awake. She smiled, seeing her mobile buzz and picking it up. "Ikuto."

"You sound energetic tonight," night Ikuto said over the phone.

"Are you wanting to go out tonight?" Amu asked directly.

"No," Ikuto replied, "not tonight. I've got other business to attend to. How has your day been?"

Amu sat down onto her own bed and smiled as she answered, "I was falling asleep again in class today. You know Nadeshiko and Yaya…." Amu couldn't stop herself from talking endlessly over the mobile and it usually took her at least 10 minutes. She couldn't stop herself from feeling happy as well, even if the person she was talking to was the problematic night Ikuto. It was easier to talk to him than it was before. Surprisingly he would listen to everything she said, which she thought he wouldn't. This kindness she felt from night Ikuto would always remind her of day Ikuto though and she wasn't quite used to it.

"It sounds like you had a fun day," Ikuto commented, "well, make sure you sleep well tonight. Good night."

"Good night," Amu whispered back into the phone and she slept soundly.

Outside Kukai's house, Ikuto kissed his phone and stared at the dimly shining stars that hung in the sky. Seeing the stars, he remembered Amu's face from that night where she confirmed her feelings for him and he would always feel warm, thinking about them.

"Have you finished your daily call?"

Ikuto turned around and smiled at her. "So, where do you want to go tonight?"

She looked away from Ikuto, "your satisfied with her now aren't you? Don't force yourself to be with me?"

Ikuto put away his mobile and walked towards her, "it's not like you to get jealous."

"I don't really care," she said, still not looking at Ikuto.

Ikuto couldn't stop himself form laughing and when she saw, she immediately walked away from him. Ikuto grabbed onto her and pulled her close to him, stroking her long golden hair and planting a kiss onto her forehead. "Don't be mad. You won't look pretty like that."

She blushed, "since when do you care. That girl. Are you serious about her?"

"You mean Amu Hinamori?"

"Yes, that girl," she whispered.

"You'll have to wait and see. You know my feelings are easily changed," Ikuto answered.

"But you look very serious to me," Kukai commented, walking out the house to join them.

"Should I not be?" Ikuto questioned.

Kukai stared at Ikuto, "it's just strange since before you were so intent in killing her."

"I heard about that too. Ikuto-"

"Maybe my feelings have changed," Ikuto whispered, "anyhow. Let's go."

Kukai watched as they walked before him. Ever since Ikuto confirmed that he was dating Amu, he hadn't felt happy at all, instead he was very uneasy about it. "I still need to confirm that…"

It was morning again. Amu was already preparing breakfast for Ikuto and Lulu. She was in a rush today since she was unfortunately volunteered to help her form room teacher do some paper work, she wanted to get a head start and hopefully finish early. Her teacher, Nikaidou had already warned her she might have to stay at after school because there was an immense amount of work. After setting out breakfast, Amu wrote a note to tell Lulu and Ikuto and ran out, already heading to school. A sleepy Ikuto came out his room, hearing the front door close. He looked around and picked up the note. He yawned.

"Don't yawn," Lulu said, snatching the note from Ikuto and reading it. "She sure does work hard."

"Yep, she's a lot like me," Ikuto said.

Lulu frowned, "so I'll cook dinner tonight."

"I guess, but I won't be able to pick her up and it's so late," Ikuto muttered.

"I'll pick Amu up tonight then," Lulu said loudly, "leave her to me."

Ikuto eyed Lulu and then smiled, "thank you first then, Aunt Lulu."

Lulu folded the note and put it in her pocket, not really wanting to go. Lulu said good bye to Ikuto who left for work and having nothing to do, she stayed home and watched TV until it was time to fetch Amu. She cursed all the way to school, wishing she didn't have to bother. She parked her car directly opposite the school and waited.

Inside the school, Nikaidou locked the door to the teacher's room. He turned to look at Amu, "thank you so much for helping Amu. You sure weren't lucky to be volunteered."

"Its fine really," Amu said, "I'm happy I was of some help."

"Are you going home by yourself? It is really late so should I give you a lift?" Nikaidou offered.

"No, I'll be fine. Well I'm off then," Amu said waving good bye to Nikaidou. She walked faster than usual, wanting to get home as soon as possible. It was quite late and she wondered whether Ikuto was worried about her. She had just stepped outside the school gates however before she came face to face with the one person she didn't want to see.

"I've been waiting for you."

Amu felt herself tremble at his presence; he wasn't the nicest person on earth and she knew people like him were capable in hurting others easily. Amu backed a few steps into the school building but it was already too late, she was surrounded, much like the time Ikuto and Kukai was surrounded.

"Get in the car," he ordered.

"No, what do you want?" Amu asked, gripping her bag tighter.

"I suggest you do as you are told," he said clicking his fingers.

Amu swung her bag at one of the thugs who made a grab for her and tried to run out their circle but failed. She was completely trapped. "Let me go," Amu screamed, "I have nothing to do with you. What do you want from me? SANJO!"

Sanjo slapped Amu's face hardly, sending her to the floor. He hissed, "Don't say my name. You don't deserve to. Hurry up and get her into the car."

Amu struggled but to no avail. She was dragged towards Sanjo's car and she simply wasn't strong enough to resist. Screaming as loudly as she could, she cried out for help.

"Amu, Amu, is that you?" she heard Nikaidou call out.

From a distance she saw Nikaidou running towards her. "HELP! Please help me," Amu cried.

"What are you people doing? Let her go now," Nikaidou shouted being held back by some thugs.

Amu still cried out for help being pushed into the car, hoping Nikaidou could do something. Nikaidou was an adult, he was a teacher, she hoped he could do something but she became worried about him as the last thing she saw before the car doors closed, was Nikaidou being beaten up.

"Start the car," Sanjo demanded and the car started moving.

Amu tried desperately to open the door but failed as Sanjo quickly got hold of her; she was hopelessly taken.

Watching from opposite the school, Lulu stood still with her mobile open, the numbers 999 already typed. She clenched her mobile tighter, her finger poised but not pressing the dial button. "What am I doing?" she whispered, "she's being kidnapped by strange people; she could be in danger so...I should call the police...if I do they might be able to help her..." Lulu bit her lips hard until it hurt so much she had to stop. She closed her mobile and turned towards her car. "I don't need to help her. This may be my only opportunity to get rid of her for good." Lulu got into her car and started the engine. She drove back towards Ikuto's house, "Be gone Amu. Don't come back because if you do, I may never see the real Ikuto again."