Jennifer: Hello you lovely readers, I'm so sorry I haven't been updating a crap load like I said I would last time T_T just don't trust me anymore guys I tend to always break them by accident hahahah but yeah I tried to make this long, and I rushed it, and and and I haven't gone over it at all so it probably has a lot of mistakes. Thanks for everyone who has commented and favourite and reading it and ahhh you guys are awesome and beautiful hahaha anyway I don't want to bore all of you-

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Jennifer: …anyway….hope you guys enjoy hahaha I don't own Shugo Chara! Or any of it's characters

To: Isabelle (Guest)

I'm so glad you've liked the story so far! I'm so sorry I haven't uploaded much but I hope you continue to read my story c:

~Normal POV~

"This is bloody ridiculous," Ikuto muttered to Amu as he adjusted himself so he could continue carrying her with ease. The pink head chuckled wrapping her arms around his neck slightly tighter.

"If you mean ridiculously fun then I agree 100%"

"I can't believe you dragged me into this,"

"You didn't have to do it," she pointed out.

"What?! You were the one who started crying into my shoulder and making a scene so I looked like the bad guy," Ikuto cried out, giving her a sceptical look. "Now I have to freakin' piggyback you to all the locations that are shown on the stupid map she gave us,"

"We had nothing better to do anyway," Amu said shrugging carelessly, placing her chin on his shoulder. She sighed contentedly. "This is nice,"

"Only 'cause you're the one who doesn't have to do anything while I have to carry you around everywhere," Ikuto retorted.

"Oh come on, admit it. You're having fun,"

"Having fun my ass. Can't we just drop out?"

"Do you or do you not want the money?"

Silence ensued for a few moments as Ikuto contemplated.

"...fine," he said heaving a dramatic sigh. "But for the sake of my comfort, can you please get your head off my should, it's really distracting,"

"Distracting how?" Amu said wiggling her eyebrows exaggeratedly. Ikuto turned his head slightly so he was kind of talking to her.

"Amu, you know what I mean,"

"Actually no I don't,"

Ikuto fidgeted and looked away slightly.

"J-just move please," he said hesitantly, the statement coming out like a question. Amu looked at him in confusion.

"Alright?" She held her head up looking around at their surroundings instead.

"Thanks," Ikuto said gratefully, his mood retuning back to normal. He was definitely not going to admit that Amu being so close to him increased his heartbeat and made it hard to concentrate.

"We're here," Amu announced pointing ahead of them. Ikuto shook his thoughts away and glanced up to see a boy around his age holding up a sign that stated the competitors had to go to him to complete the activity before proceeding to the next location.

"Hey there, hope you guys aren't too tired from walking to complete this challenge," he said cheerfully as they approached him. Ikuto grunted, not bothering to respond.

"Nope, we're as peachy as can be," Amu said smirking and patting Ikuto's back sympathetically-but-not-really. The teenage boy in front of them grinned happily.

"That's so good to hear! Anyway you're allowed to place your girlfriend on the ground for this activity,"

Ikuto let out a relieved sigh and let go of her immediately but being the gentlemen he was, he made sure she wouldn't injure herself.

"Alright, for this challenge all you have to do is follow the arrows marked on the ground. It's just a walk and when you reach the other side, another person will greet you and stamp your this location to show it's completed. You can then move on to the next location on your map," the guy explained.

Ikuto nodded. "Sounds easy enough,"

"But one more thing," the boy replied, pulling something from behind his back. "Your girlfriend must be blindfolded during the entire walk,"

~Ikuto's POV~

He grinned at me as I tried not to glare back.

"Any questions?" he asked as he handing me the blindfold.

I shook my head before turning to Amu and instructing her to turn around. I placed the piece of cloth over her eyes and tied it accordingly.

"Ouch, too tight Ikuto," Amu whined making me chuckle.

"Oh, my bad,"

"You don't even sound apologetic," Amu scoffed, folding her arms but by her tone I could tell she was just messing with me.

"It's because I'm not,"

"…Y-you guys sure are an adorable couple," the boy said laughing nervously. I gave him a strained smile.

"We sure are," I said forcing my tone to be cheerful.

"By the way, you may want to hurry along now because I've already seen two couples like 15 minutes ago,"

I widened my eyes. Crap. I put on a determined face and grabbed Amu's hand. I really did want to win that money.

"Woah," she yelled out as I tugged her along, following the arrows accordingly. I slowed down immediately upon hearing her voice filled slightly with a bit of anxiety. I couldn't blame her. I mean, not being able to see anything and only relying on me was big. I decided to try and make her feel more relaxed.

"Do you trust me?" I asked coming to a halt. She bumped into me and stumbled slightly but since I was holding her hand, I was able to support her.

"This sounds something like the Titanic," she said and I could already imagine her rolling her eyes.

"Do you trust me?" I said dramatically again making her chuckle.

"Why yes my love, I do," she exclaimed.

"Big mistake," I said laughing as I yanked her hand hard enough to make her crash into me. She gave a yelp of surprise before an amused smirk fell on her face. I glanced down at her, our bodies barely touching. Her breathing was heavy which made my eyes drop to her slightly parted lips.

My heartbeat quickened as did my breathing as I took in every detail of her face.

Her hair face was practically perfect, light freckles were showered on her cheeks making her look so gorgeous. I admit it, of course anyone would be blind if they thought she wasn't indeed beautiful. The only thing that I so desperately wanted to see and I don't know why, were her eyes. Some hair had fallen in front of her face and before I knew it, my hand was reaching up and tucking it behind her ear. I felt her take a sharp intake of breath as my hand made slight contact with her face which instantly snapped me out of my dazed little world to realise what I was doing. I abruptly took a step back so we were in a far but comfortable distance.

I coughed awkwardly. "We should probably get going,"

"Uh yeah," she said distractedly as if she was thinking about something else. I grabbed her hand slowly, ignoring how perfectly it fit or how spastic my heart was being and starting pulling her along again but not too fast.

"Is this a good speed?" I asked breaking the silence.

~Amu's POV~

What in the world just happened? One minute we wore being playful and having fun and in a matter of seconds, everything turned so serious and tense but in a good way. The moves he just pulled then were so damn charming and he isn't even aware of it. I think that's what I like about him; he isn't like all those egotistical jerks. I shook my head.

What the hell am I even talking about? It's not like I actually like him or something.

"Is this a good speed?" he asked, snapping me out of my thoughts.

I nodded but then realised I was walking behind him so he couldn't actually see me response. "Yeah, this is much better,"

Silence enveloped us again; the only sounds were of our feets slamming along the pavement. I don't know how he knew and I'm not even sure he knew but I'm thankful that he slowed down because quite frankly, I was kind of scared. Yeah yeah, Amu afraid of the dark? Well I am and not only that but I couldn't see anything. I gripped his hand a little tighter at the thought and in return he squeezed back.

"Pfft, I kind of forget, is a squeeze of the hand mean you want to make out with me or does it signal that you want to do some other dirty things instead," I said jokingly, hoping talking would take my mind off walking in complete darkness. I think he understood because he seemed to play along quite nicely.

"It's neither you jerk,"

"Oi, I don't think it's very nice to call an ordinary girl me a jerk,"

"Ha, you are so not ordinary,"

"Oh sorry, I actually meant to say extraordinary,"

His laughter rang throughout my ears loud and clear which somewhat comforted me. I started to feel more confidence building up as I walked faster so I was practically right beside him. I only knew that because I felt his warmth radiating off his body. And his cologne. Ugh he is so hot. We continued to talk about countless things, I don't even remember half of it but it was…nice.

"Woah, hold up there are stairs," he said grabbing me and pulling me to a graceful stop. Slowly he took a step and helped me place my footing on the stairs. It was slow but he was actually quite good at this whole guiding me thing. Even though I hopefully gave off the aura that I wasn't scared at all, he still gave me words of encouragement which I secretly enjoyed. Finally after a considerable amount of time we reached the top.

"Good job Amu," I heard him say making me inwardly smile.

"Thanks, I'm pretty skilled like that,"

"Hey, if it wasn't for my guidance you wouldn't have even reached the top," he said playfully.

"Oh sure sure, it that's what makes you feel better,"

He laughed and then proceeded to walk again with me side by side.

"Oh shit," he muttered after a small amount of time. I felt a slight bundle of nervousness unravel in me.

"What?" I managed to get out, which oddly was calm and collected.

"Um, well there's this mini tunnel which can only fit one person at a time. So um, you're probably either going to have to go in front of me or behind me. I reckon you should go behind so I can make sure there are not steps or rocks you may tumble on," Ikuto said. I felt a tug at my heart at his genuine thoughtfulness but that still didn't help the nervousness build up inside me.

"Yeah sounds good,"

"Alright, I'm going to let go of your hands but guide them up to my shoulders, okay?" he instructed. I nodded and soon felt his broad and very nice feeling shoulders.

"Ooh this is nice," I stated squeezing them slightly.

"Oi, stop," he half-yelled swatting my hands. I laughed but nonetheless did what he ordered. He started moving slowly but surely and in no time we were out.

"Congratulations!" I heard an unknown girly voice exclaim. My blindfold was taken off and I squinted, trying to adjust my eyes to the newfound light. There stood Ikuto to my left and the unfamiliar girl in front. She grabbed out map and stamped the first location.

"Well done once again. You have to more to go to win! But you better be quick cause the others just came out a few minutes ago," she said cheerfully. I resisted the urge to roll me eyes. Were all the people here this peppy?

"Okay, thanks," I said before grabbing Ikuto and starting to walk off to the next destination.

"Nuh uh uh," her voice rang out stopping us. We slowly swivelled our heads around to face her.

"What?"

"Your boyfriend has to piggyback you to your next site silly! I almost felt a pang of guilt as I watched Ikuto's face fall.

He crouched down and sighed."Well come on then,"

I got on quickly and secured myself as he got up. We were a fair distance away from our last location but I felt guiltier with each step he took, I don't even know why. Maybe it was because I forced him to go shopping with me, then I made him do this competition.

"Sorry, we can stop if you want," the moment these words were out of my mouth, regret instantly filled me.

What the actual fuck was wrong with me? Since when did I ever apologise for things?

"For what?" his voice was laced with confusion.

"Making you do this competition,"

He was quiet for a few moments before he shrugged. "Eh, it's fine,"

My eyebrows shot up in surprise. "Really?"

I saw him nod his head.

"It's not that boring anyway,"

A sly smirk appeared on my face.

"Are you saying you're having fun with me?"

He twisted his head to look at me and show me a look of joking disgust. "I did no such thing,"

"Um, I think you did,"

"I never even said that,"

"But you implied it," I teased as I saw his ears colour into a nice tinge of pink.

"No, I stated that it wasn't boring," he said stubbornly.

"Mhmm sure Ikuto, don't worry, I know you did," I said confidently, patting his back good-naturedly.

"Whatever," he muttered.

"Hello hello hello! Are you guys the couple that are doing the competition," a girl said running up to us excitedly. We nodded simultaneously, both slightly freaked out by her way-too-haopy personality. She squealed making me cringe.

~Normal POV~

"Absolutely fantastic, you guys have arrived at your next location, the other two couples have basically just left. Both couples seem pretty competitive though so you might want to be careful. Anyway your next challenge is to go on a small scavenger hunt. Here is the first thing you have to find and here's your camera," the advisor explained handing Ikuto a pink envelope and giving Amu the digital camera.

Ikuto held back the urge to roll his eyes at the pink envelope and instead took out his disgust by tearing open the envelope carelessly.

On the letter it read:

To find me just go to the newly opened café

Being delectably delicious is my forte

I can be rich, creamy, dark or light

There is plenty of me in sight.

"It's chocolate," Amu stated bluntly.

Ikuto nodded. "That makes sense,"

"Well you better get going so you can catch up to the others," the helper said giving them a slight push into the direction of the café.

It was a short walk and they arrived in no time. There was a huge sign in front of the shop saying it was newly opened so everything was 50% off. The moment they stepped in, the couple were welcomed with the strong smell of a coffee aroma.

They both inhaled deeply at the same time, enjoying the delicious scent.

"Look, there's a table with a crazy ass amount of chocolate on it," Amu said pointing towards a small round table that was filled with a considerable amount of small chocolate pieces. Amu linked her arms through Ikuto's and pulled him over to it. There was another note stuck to the table top.

Congratulations for finding the first item on this scavenger hunt. To proceed all you have to do is feed each other a piece of chocolate simultaneously and take a picture of it. Once you've done that just show the picture to one of the cashiers and they will give you the next envelope.

"So we just have to feed each other chocolate?" Ikuto asked turning to Amu.

"And take a picture of it," the pink hair added, her eyes gleaming. "I love chocolate,"

She surveyed the table looking for a scrumptious looking piece of yummy goodness.

"What are you doing?" Ikuto asked peering over her shoulder.

She shrugged, not really listening to him as she was too focused on the task at hand. "Well I'm looking for a piece of chocolate for you,"

Ikuto frowned. "Can't I choose my own?"

"Well where's the fun in that?" Amu said shooing him off with her hand. "Go and look for some chocolate to feed me,"

Ikuto sighed before slowly looking around the table. There were so many that Ikuto had no idea where to start. Fortunately the chocolate pieces were organised so that the name was underneath each chocolate. After a moment's thought, he chose the strawberry flavoured chocolate.

"Alright I got one, do you have one Amu?"

"Yeah,"

"What flavour did you get me?"

Amu winked. "It's a surprise,"

Ikuto chuckled and shook his head. Together they placed each other's chocolate in the designated mouth whilst Ikuto used his other hand to snap the picture. It was so cheesy that they both couldn't help but smile like crazy just as the camera clicked. They both savoured the delicious gooeyness in their mouth.

Ikuto crinkled his nose in thought. "Did you get me blueberry flavoured chocolate?"

Amu nodded. "Correct! Because a blueberry reminds me of you,"

"I got you strawberry because it reminded me of you as well," Ikuto said making them both chuckle. Amu grabbed the camera off him, clicking a few buttons until the picture they had just taken popped up. It showed them both grinning like crazy looking into each other's eyes with their hands outstretched ready to put the chocolate in.

"That looks like it came from a corny movie," Ikuto noted but still had a small grin on his face.

"I like it; it makes us look like a couple, hint hint." Amu said nudging him with a smirk. Ikuto rolled his eyes playfully before going up to the cashier to get the next clue.

"Congratulations on passing the first clue

This next place is mostly blue.

You cannot walk on it as you will sink

This doesn't take much thought

You don't really have to think," Ikuto said walking back to her. "It's that lake place right?"

Amu nodded. "Probably,"

"Well let's go then," Ikuto said turning towards to door.

They arrived at the park in ten minutes. The lake was place in the middle of it and was quite wide. The whole scenery was quite breathtaking and everything seemed to peaceful. That was until one of those volunteers bounded over to them squealing like there was no tomorrow.

"You guys made it! The others have just left as you can see," she said pointing to two heart-shaped pedal boats slowly moving across the water.

"We finally caught up," Amu said happily.

"Yep! All you have to do is get in one of those pedal boats and pedal to the other side. At one stage in the boat you guys have to take a selfie together and when you reach the other side, someone will come up to make sure you took the picture before you go to your next and final destination," the lady explained.

"A selfie? Seriously?" Ikuto muttered under his breath stalking over to the boats.

There before them was a lovely dovey pink and red heart shaped pedal boat.

"You've got to be joking," was all Ikuto could get out.

Amu chuckled. "Come on lover boy, we better get going if we want to catch up to the others,"

Ikuto sighed before stepping into the boat, steadying himself and holding out his hand.

Amu raised an eyebrow at the gesture.

"Wouldn't want you to fall into the water,"

"Awwwwww," Amu cooed.

"Only cause then I'd have to jump in after you and I don't want to get wet," Ikuto said laughing as Amu glared at him good-humouredly.

Amu placed her hand delicately in his rough ones and took a timid step onto the boat. Since it was small, their bodies were close together, their knees bumping together as they sat down.

"Well this is nice," Amu said for the second time that day.

"I guess it's better than shopping,"

Amu smiled inwardly at his subtle way of agreeing with her. They pedalled in a comfortable silence, their competitors not much further away from them.

"Shall we take that selfie now?" Amu asked after a few minutes of quietness.

Ikuto shrugged. "Sure,"

"What kind of pose should we do?"

"Funny face," Ikuto said pulling out the camera in front of them and making a face. "3, 2, 1 go,"

Amu barely made a face just as the camera flashed. Ikuto glanced at the photo and chuckled before showing it to Amu. Amu barely held in a giggle as she stared at Ikuto's face. He had puffed out his cheeks and crossed his eyes whilst Amu had scrunched up her nose and stuck out her tongue. The picture was very childish but also quite cute.

"I like it just as much as I liked the other one," Amu commented.

"I like this one better," Ikuto said, the smallest blush forming on his attractive face.

"Naww, thanks honey," Amu chirped making Ikuto roll his eyes and nudge her playfully.

"HURRY UP YOU BUTT, THAT OTHER TEAM IS CATCHING UP TO US!" a girl in another boat that was next to them exclaimed, slapping her boyfriend silly in frustration.

"OI, I'M GOING AS FAST AS I CAN. IT WOULD HELP IF YOU WOULF ACTUALLY PEDAL WITH ME INSTEAD OF HAVING TO DO ALL THE WORK MYSELF," a manly voice yelled back. Ikuto and Amu heard the girl grasp before some more sounds of slapping ensued. Ikuto gave Amu a mischievous look which made her chuckle as she nodded her head.

They pedalled their boat quickly so they were right beside the other one.

Amu looped her arm through Ikuto and lay her head on his chest. "Hey look pumpkin, another couple! Are you guys in the competition?"

"Y-yeah," the girl said, forcing a friendly smile, looking at them in jealously.

"Oh that's so exciting, right sugar?" Amu said over excitedly patting Ikuto on the arm.

"Yeah babe it really is, we wish you guys luck," Ikuto said wrapping an arm around Amu and pulling her close before pedalling speedily away.

"DID YOU SEE THAT YOU PIECE OF POO?! WHY CAN'T YOU ACT LIKE HIM HUH?" they heard the girl scream abuse at her lover.

"WOAH YOU DID NOT JUST SAY THAT," the other teenager yelled back. As soon as Amu and Ikuto were out of earshot, they burst out laughing leaning on each other as they chuckled like there was no tomorrow.

"If those are what couples are like then I never want to be a part of it," Amu said still giggling to herself.

Ikuto hummed in agreement. They paddled in a comfortable silence, still leaning on each other from before. Amu didn't want to say anything about it in case Ikuto would move because of it. Ikuto on the other hand, hoped she didn't say anything about how their bodies were situated because then he would 'have' to move away and frankly, he just didn't want to.

They arrived at their destination, much too quickly for Amu's liking as Ikuto hopped out and again held out his hand for her. Amu grabbed his hand but lost her footing on the boat causing her to stumble into him. His masculine form caught her and stabled them both, their bodies crushed closely together as she gripped him for support.

Amu slowly tilted her head up to see Ikuto's bright blue eyes as he stared at her intensely.

"You alright?" he whispered, his voice full of concern. Amu could only nod, her breath taken away not from the trip but because of how close they were. Somewhere in the back of her mind, there was a voice that was scolding her for reacting this way but she couldn't really focus on it as she continued to look at him.

"Naw you cuties!" someone screamed ruining the small moment between the two. Amu could not help but feel a sense of irritation towards whoever interrupted them as Ikuto abruptly pulled away. Another helper for the competition bounded over, her hair in pig tails as she grinned at them excitedly.

"Yay you made it! Seems like you beat one of the teams as well. The other couple has just left but before you can continue, I have to see the picture you guys took while on the boat!" she said happily putting her hand out for their camera. Ikuto handed it to her and watched as her face lit up as she looked at them with wide eyes.

"That is legit the cutest picture I have seen today!" she screamed jumping up and down as if she could not contain her excitement for them. Out of the corner of Ikuto's eye he could see Amu cringe slightly at her loud voice.

"Here is your next location and sadly the last, have fun," she said pulling out a pen and marking a spot on their map before walking away.

"Last location, come on, we gotta win," Ikuto said grabbing her hand and starting to run, not letting Amu respond.

"Woahh," she yelped but laughed a little as she looked at how excited Ikuto seemed to be. They had only run for a minute and had already caught up to the other team.

"Hey there," Ikuto said coolly running past their rivals and cherishing the utter look of surprise on their faces. Not much later they arrived at their last destination, barely out of breath. There wasn't much too see, it was basically a park with a big stage smack bang in the middle.

A lady came up to them, a sparkle to her eye as she wordlessly handed them a piece of paper and a small package.

This is the final destination place

Now go on that stage at look at your lovers face

Then the male will kneel down on one knee

Say a few lines

Then the words, "Will you marry me?"

"What the fuck, no," Ikuto said the moment he had read the last line and looked in the package to find a simple ring with a heart shaped crystal on it. Amu laughed.

"Dude, it's fine, it's just a silly competition, it's not like I'm going to take you seriously," she said laughing at his pale stricken face. "We don't even know anyone here so it won't be that embarrassing,"

"That's because you're not the one that has to propose," Ikuto muttered under his breath as he slowly trudged his way up the stairs to the stage, Amu following him happily.

They reached the middle and Ikuto sighed, running his hands through his hair.

"Now say a few lines," Amu prompted a mischievous twinkle in her eye. She was enjoying every minute of this. Ikuto rolled his eyes, a small smile playing on his lips.

He coughed awkwardly, thinking of some words to say.

"Amu, I've know you for a few weeks now and I still think you're utterly annoying. Done,"

Amu frowned. "You have to say at least a little compliment,"

Ikuto chuckled and shook his head. "Fine, fine. Even though you're still utterly annoying, I like that you're only annoying to me,"

A small blush had formed on his cheeks as Amu stared at him. He saw a flicker of something he didn't know in her eyes but it was gone as quick as it had come.

"Sorry about the cheesiness," Ikuto said trying to laugh it off. Amu still hadn't said anything so he decided to get on with the rest of the challenge. He knelt down on one knee and produced the ring, his cheeks reddening with each second.

"W-will you marry me?"

Amu had no returned to her normal self and laughed before nodding and letting Ikuto slip the ring on her hand. He had of course, put it on the right hand so people didn't actually think she was married. Before Amu could say anything, party poppers popped out of no where and confetti was sprayed everywhere, stunning the two.

"Congratulations! You guys have successfully won the competition. As a reward here is your $1000, plus you get to keep that ring you love birds. And a double plus is that you guys also get to keep the pictures you took and an extra that one of us took," a guy said, giving out the things he had just explained. Amu flicked through the pictures, coming to the third one with a look of surprise before showing Ikuto. It was him on one knee proposing to Amu.

"Oh my fuck," Ikuto said burying his head in his hands with a tone of mortification. Amu laughed leaning up to whisper in his ear.

"I definitely like this one the best,"

Jennifer: Sorry if it wasn't long enough and I know that my words don't flow as well as I'd like but I didn't really have time to edit cause I wanted to upload it as soon as possible so yeah hahahhaha SORRY ABOUT THOSE LITTLE RHYMING KIND OF THINGS I DIDN'T HAVE MUCH TIME TO COME UP WITH THEM SO THEY SOUND REALLY WEIRD ahahah anyway um hope you liked it and review or comment or whatever floats your boat. You can even write negatively if you really really want to hahah If you have suggestions you'd like me to do, I'd really like it if you told me so I can write it up for you hope you guys have a lovely day!